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If you’ve ever been a fan of anything from South Korea, your interest may have led you to dig deeper into its incredible culture and eventually, realise it is filled to the brim with many fascinating facets. From its high fashion scene to its booming entertainment industry, its exciting history to its eye-catching culture, no…

Nothing beats the feeling of finally going on a trip that you’ve looked forward to for so long. You’ve bought your plane tickets, packed your essentials, and then here comes the next most important part: planning your itinerary and making the most out of your time abroad. You dream about finally touching down in your…

There are many reasons people travel for: the beautiful scenery, the local culture, shopping or even getting that perfect photo to memorialise your yearly trips by. But no one can deny that good food would rank somewhere high among that list – and we all know that good food can make that fantastic trip feel…

The fascination with the Korean Wave has led many people to consider venturing to South Korea for work. Nevertheless, like how every country has its social norms and etiquette, Korea is no different.   You may want to brush up on the various aspects of Korean work culture before you apply for a job or…

When early mobile phones from Japan were released in 1997 with the first generation of emojis, its creators may not have expected how popular these icons would become in today’s digital age.   As someone who depends on smartphones for nearly all communication, how often do you send a chat message to your loved ones…

While it may not seem like it, slang is something that nearly everyone uses when communicating with strangers online or even their loved ones. With the internet now being deeply ingrained in our daily life, so did the use of slang. This is hardly surprising since it is a way to express oneself in a…

Please refer to the most recently dated post for the most accurate and up to date advisory issued by the school. [14 April 2022] LIVING WITH COVID-19: CONTINUANCE OF ON-CAMPUS CLASSES WITH SMM   The Multi-Ministry Taskforce has announced Singapore’s easing of Safe Management Measure as we embark on the national Living with COVID-19 plan….

The K-pop community has been around for decades, so there’s no doubt that more and more fans across the world are discovering this genre. As many old-time fans know, understanding the language used in the K-pop community can sometimes be confusing, especially for the new stans who don’t speak Korean as their first language. Consisting…

One of the most exciting things to do in life would probably be traveling and living in another country. Most people, if not all, have already included that in one of their bucket lists. It would not be a surprise if migrating to Korea is part of that list, considering how famous the country is…

Every country has its own unique and interesting culture and traditions. One of the best ways to experience and understand them is to learn their language via Korean language courses in Singapore, live in their land or at the very least, visit it yourself.   Korean culture is considered one of the oldest continuous cultures globally…