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https://youtu.be/0DzjscsIto8?si=RORR_jALHGyQ1rJi Compliments make people feel important and good about themselves. It's an indispensable part of conversation, too. In this article, you’ll learn various phrases you can use to praise someone for their looks, skills, and work. In addition, we’ll teach you what’s culturally acceptable when someone compliments you in Korea. Table of Contents Compliments on Someone's Look Compliments on Someone's Work Compliments on Someone's Skills What to Expect After Giving Compliments How KoreanClass101 Can Help You with Your Korean Skills 1. Compliments on Someone's Look "You have a beautiful smile!" 1. "Your smile is beautiful." Formal웃는 얼굴이 아름다워요.Unneun eolguri areumdawoyo.   Informal웃는 얼굴이... Show more

"Anger" is 화 (hwa) in Korean and originates from the Chinese character for "fire," which is 火. So when someone says 나 너무 화가나! (Na neomu hwagana!), can you imagine how angry that person may be? In this article, we’ll introduce you to the top 20 Korean angry phrases to help you express yourself in Korean. You get angry. Everyone gets angry. People want to express themselves. Let's learn some angry Korean phrases! Table of Contents Angry Korean Imperatives Korean Angry Warnings Korean Angry Blames Describing How You Feel in Korean Bonus: How to Calm Yourself Down When You're Angry How KoreanClass101 Can Help You with Korean 1. Angry Korean Imperatives We’ll start with angry Korean phrases that are perfect for telling... Show more

On Children’s Day, South Korea is alight with fun activities, lots of foot traffic, and smiling children. In this article, you’ll learn all about this festive Korean holiday and pick up some new vocabulary along the way. Let’s get started. 1. What is Children’s Day in Korea? Let’s begin with a little bit of Children’s Day history. In the past, people had little concern over children’s rights or their place in society, which led to many Koreans foregoing a happy childhood. The novelist Bang Jeong-hwan saw this, and sought to create positive change in children’s lives. Thus, he worked to put together several organizations to help improve children’s lives and promote their rights. These organizations include The Rainbow... Show more

In South Korea, Buddha’s Birthday is a major celebration dedicated to honoring the birth of Buddha, clearing one’s mind, and performing good deeds. In this article, you’ll learn all about Buddha’s Birthday celebration in South Korea, a little bit of the country’s religious background, and pick up some useful vocabulary. Let’s get started. 1. What is the Buddha’s Birthday? South Korea doesn’t have a national religion. South Korea contains a mix of different religions, including Buddhism, Christianity, and Catholicism. Buddhism does remain a very common religion here, and the Buddha’s Birthday is the most important Buddhist holiday. The Korean Buddha’s Birthday holiday is celebrated in honor of the day when Sakyamuni, or... Show more

How do you wish someone well in Korean? What can you say to express congratulations or condolences in Korean? Today we’re going to introduce many different ways to send best wishes to someone you care about in Korean. This includes some of the most important events in Korea, such as weddings, graduations, university admissions, and so on. If you master these messages, you’ll be able to be part of—and enjoy—important life events with the locals. It’s also a great chance for you to practice the language! Table of Contents How to Say "Happy Birthday" in Korean Various Messages about Pregnancy and Birth Congratulations in Korean: Graduations Various Messages for University Admissions Various Messages for New Jobs and Promotions... Show more