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What is it like living in South Korea? If you have future plans to travel to South Korea for your studies or business, it is important to know more than just their pop culture trends and how to speak the language. One thing to start with is by getting to know their culture, lifestyle, and…

South Korea today is probably most famous for its K-pop scene, and more recently, its film industry. However, the Asian nation is also well-known for countless other things like their booming tech economy – after all, big names like Samsung, Hyundai, and LG are from there! But beyond all that, what else do you know…

Class schedule for April 2020 Beginners Classes have been released! Tanjong Pagar Campus classes available on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, as well as Sunday afternoons. Please click on “Courses” for details and registration!

The world may currently be in a near-lockdown – but it doesn’t mean you can’t be dreaming of your next overseas trip already. One all-time favourite destinations for tourists is South Korea, due to its wonderful blend of nature, culture, and food. Whichever type of traveller you are, you’re bound to find something right up…

The Korean Wave has once again taken the world by storm, with A-list ensembles such as the Korean boyband, BTS, and media such as the Palm D’or recipient Parasite (2019) film clinching international acclaim. Apart from the fantastic storytelling, there was another reason why Parasite was so widely talked about.  Sharon Choi, Director Bong’s interpreter, became a…

Sejong’s East Satellite Campus has relocated!   We are still within Tampines, and have simply moved from Tampines Junction (300 Tampines Avenue 5) to Tampines Central 1 (510 Tampines Central 1, Singapore 520510). Our new location is more conveniently situated within Tampines. We are right next to Tampines MRT Station and bus interchange (a minute’s…

South Korea is known for its rich culture and traditions. However, in the wedding department, that may not be the case. With westernisation comes embracing western ideals and tradition and as such, the country is seeing a rise in western marriage customs.   Whilst western marriage ceremonies are now the norm, there are still a…

With the help of the Internet and social media, the proliferation of Korean media has managed to reach new heights. The significant increase in global viewership also means an increase in awareness and interest in Korean matters, from language to culture and tradition. If we wish to pinpoint their prominent cultural vehicles, we’ll, of course,…

Since its independence in 1948, South Korea has enjoyed rapid developments that transformed what was an impoverished country into one of the leading prosperous, industrial societies today. It also pushed the country to adopt Western ideas and values, and the nation thus evolved to be more Western-centric. That said, it is not to say that…

In the past decades, Hollywood became not just a household name for American cinema, but also set the standards of what a good film should look like. But recently, most film enthusiasts have their eyes at the underdog: Korean cinema. Slowly creeping up towards the very top, Korean cinema is anticipated to be the up-and-coming…