Tag: Seoul
140. How to Answer a Negative Question in Korean; Lovely Runner (2024), Ep. 15; Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016), Ep. 14; Doctor Zhivago (1965); “마지막 연인 The Last Lover; L'ultimo amante” by 한혜진 (1998)
In English, a negative question is often used when the speaker assumes a “Yes” answer, is seeking confirmation, or is expressing surprise/disapproval. It is very…
139. The Simplest Korean Grammar: Negative Commands vs. Negative Statements; My Royal Nemesis (2026), Eps. 1 & 8; “한계령 Hangyeryeong Pass” by 양희은 (1985) — Jazz Arrangement (2026)
A. The simplest way to say a negative command in Korean: 1) Informal [with close friends]: Just add -지 마 to the verb stem. That’s…
138. Korean Memorial Day 현충일(6th of June); Mr. Sunshine (2018); “어찌 잊으오 How Could I Forget You” - 황치열 (2018)
Here in Korea, today is Memorial Day (현충일). On this day of remembrance, Koreans commemorate and honor all Koreans who sacrificed their lives while serving…
137. The Words We Don’t Say Often, with Belated Regrets: “The Rose of May We Never Held”; Mr. Sunshine (2018), Eps. 2, 5, 6, & 15
Whether native or foreign, languages are a major means of communication for humans. Nowadays, fortunately for us lazy humans, AI does a decent job of…
136. Photos from Seoul (Bukchon, Gyeongbokgoong Palace, Gwanghwamun); “여인 Woman” by 솔개트리오 (1985)
북촌 (재동, 가회동), 삼청동, 광화문, 경복궁 Monobility® Group
135. Spring in Korea; “나의 봄이었던 사람아 You Were My Spring” (2026); Queen: Love and War (2019), Ep. 1
창밖엔 꽃잎 지는 소리 가늘게 들리고 방안엔 향로 연기 푸르게 서려 있네 어느 집 아이가 밤중에 피리를 부나 잠든 나비 꿈속까지 봄바람이 불어오네 – 허난설헌…
