The Korean entertainment industry is currently booming and the global audience for Korean films is exploding across Asia and even in Europe and North America. We looked at the most popular ratings for the newly released films from South Korea in 2018, and based on the data, we’re going to introduce you to the best Korean movies of 2018 that are certainly worth watching. If you like these movies, we also have these other recommendations: Table of Contents Why are Korean Movies Popular Can You Really Learn Korean from Korean Films? List of Must-See 2018 South Korean Films How KoreanClass101 Can Help You 1. Why are Korean Movies Popular? 1- Cultural Appeal Watching foreign films lets you absorb... Show more

How much do you express gratitude to your parents? Usually, people seldom express how thankful they are to their parents. That's why there's a day in South Korea for exactly this. It's Parents' Day, or 어버이 날 (Eobeoi Nal). Eobeoi means "parents," both mother and father. Parents' Day largely reflects South Korea's culture, particularly the concept of filial piety so prevalent here (though it is weakening). Thus, taking the time to learn about it will greatly increase your working knowledge of Korean culture. This, in turn, will improve your language skills and give you a greater respect for the country of your target language. At KoreanClass101.com, we hope to make your learning experience both fun and insightful as you discover all... Show more

When it comes to learning a language, everyone wants to know what the best way to learn that language quickly is. It’s the same for our Korean learners; they want to know how to study the Korean language effectively. Here, we’re going to give you some tips on how to do this—namely through watching the best Korean variety shows. Watching Korean TV shows can be a very useful supplement for Korean learners because some of the TV shows are very entertaining, and will give you opportunity to learn phrases that are commonly used in Korea. Moreover, watching TV shows with subtitles in Korean will certainly help you improve your vocabulary and your ability to understand the language. Today, KoreanClass101 will introduce ten famous Korean TV... Show more

Do you know what political events happened in Korea after the Korean War ended? Although there was a lot of economic development, there was also a period of dictatorship. There were also various democratic groups that resisted the dictatorship. In this lesson, you’ll learn about the civil Korea Revolution on April 19th that rose against the corrupt political power in the 1960s. As you’ll see, for Korea, 1960 was a year of great significance. One of Korea’s most significant events, the Korean 1960 Revolution on April 19 is a vital piece of knowledge in your Korean learning journey. It will both open your eyes to Korea’s vast history and allow you to better understand its modern culture. So let’s get started! 1. Reading... Show more

Working abroad is a great way to explore and immerse yourself in the local culture. Many Korean learners want to work in South Korea, and the number of foreigners who are employed by a Korean company is increasing every year. There are a few things that foreigners finding jobs in Korea need to know, so we've put together this guide for you. Start with a bonus, and download the Business Words & Phrases PDF for FREE! (Logged-In Member Only) Table of Contents Benefits of Working in Korea The Most Popular Jobs in Korea Visa Requirements to Work in Korea Do I Need to Speak Korean to Work in South Korea? Popular Korean Job Hunting Sites Quick Tips for Korean CV and Resume Most Common Job Interview... Show more