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🗣️ KIIP 3: Unit 16 – Learn Korean Through Weather & Health! 🌦️🧑‍⚕️

The weather doesn’t just change the sky — it affects our daily life and health, too! In this lesson, you’ll learn how to describe weather conditions, talk about seasonal changes, and express how they impact people’s well-being in Korean.

🔑 Key Grammar Patterns:

1️⃣ Verb/Adjective + -을 텐데 → used to express assumption or expectation

2️⃣ Verb + -어 있다 → used to indicate a continuous state or result

👉 Check out the full lesson here:

https://www.koreantopik.com/2025/09/kiip-3-unit-16essential-words-and.html

#LearnKorean #KIIP #KoreanGrammar #KoreanVocabulary #KoreanWeather #LifeInKorea

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🌌✨ When the sun sets, Seoul becomes pure magic at night. ✨🌌

Neon lights dance on the Han River, palaces glow with timeless grace, and towers touch the stars. From the peaceful charm of Naksan Park to the glittering skyline seen from the Eland Cruise, Seoul at night is breathtaking beyond words.

📸 Here are 10 of the most beautiful night views in Seoul

📍 Seoul Sky Park

📍 Yeouido Eland Cruise

📍 Lotte World Tower

📍 Naksan Park

📍 N Seoul Tower

📍 Banpo Hangang Park

📍 Seoul Botanical Garden Lake

📍 Yongma Waterfall Park

📍 Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

📍 Gyeongbokgung Palace

Each one showing a different side of this sleepless city:

🌙 Romantic riverside walks at Banpo Hangang Park

🌙 The futuristic glow of Dongdaemun Design Plaza

🌙 The royal elegance of Gyeongbokgung Palace under the moonlight

🌙 The sky-high view from Lotte World Tower and N Seoul Tower

Every spot tells a different story… and together, they reveal why Seoul is one of the most dazzling cities in the world. 💜

👉 Explore the Seoul Night Views in details:

https://www.koreantopik.com/2025/09/10-most-beautiful-night-views-in-seoul.html

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🗣️ KIIP 3: Unit 15 – Learn Korean Through Concerns & Counselling! 💬

We all face worries and challenges in life — and now you’ll learn how to talk about them in Korean!

This lesson is packed with essential vocabulary and expressions for sharing concerns, seeking advice, and discussing life’s ups and downs.

🔑 Key Grammar Patterns:

1️⃣ Verb + -(으)려던 참이다 → expressing intention or being about to do something

2️⃣ Verb + -자마자 → indicating an immediate action after something

👉 Check out the full lesson here:

KIIP 3 Unit 15–Essential Words and Phrases About Concerns and Counselling

Welcome to KIIP Level 3 Unit 15! This lesson focuses on essential vocabulary and grammar patterns for discussing personal concerns and seeki

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💰🇰🇷 South Korea Minimum Wage 2026 is 10.320 KRW ($7.44) per hour! 🇰🇷💰

Starting January 1, 2026, the new minimum wage in South Korea has been set at:

🔹 ₩10,320 KRW per hour ($7.44 USD)

🔹 ₩82,560 KRW per day ($59.52 USD)

🔹 ₩2,156,880 KRW per month ($1,555 USD)

📈 That’s a 2.9% increase from the current minimum wage!

Overtime, night shifts, and weekend pay will also be adjusted accordingly:

✨ Overtime: ₩15,480 KRW/hour (50% increase from the regular rate)

✨ Night Shift: ₩15,480 KRW/hour (50% increase from the regular rate)

👉 Whether you’re a worker planning your budget or an employer preparing payroll, this change matters for you!

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🔥 New K-Drama: "Bon Appétit, Your Majesty" Rules No.1 Netflix in 41 Countries! 🌍

Korean dramas are taking over the world again — and the newest hit, Bon Appétit, Your Majesty (폭군의 셰프), has already claimed the No.1 spot on Netflix in 41 countries just days after its premiere! 🌍✨

According to FlixPatrol, it started at No.3 but quickly soared to the top, proving once again the unstoppable global power of K-dramas. From Brazil to Thailand, Saudi Arabia to Morocco — fans everywhere are hooked!

👩‍🍳 The story?

Lim Yoon-A plays a chef who accidentally time-slips into the Joseon dynasty and ends up cooking for a ruthless king, played by rising star Lee Chae-min. What begins as a fight for survival turns into a sizzling mix of romance, palace intrigue, and mouthwatering food drama.

✨ Why fans love it:

✅ Romantic comedy + historical fantasy

✅ Food + politics + palace drama

✅ Strong female lead + surprising love story

Only 2 episodes are out so far (12 total), but the hype is real — and new episodes drop weekly on Netflix!

🔗 Read more here:

Bon Appétit, Your Majesty: Netflix’s New Global No.1 K-Drama You Can’t Miss

Korean dramas continue to dominate the global streaming scene, and the latest hit, Bon Appétit, Your Majesty (폭군의 셰프) , has quickly risen to

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✨Want to say “Not A, but (instead) B” in Korean? That’s exactly what -을 게 아니라 is for! 🙌

✅ It’s used to reject one option and suggest a better or correct alternative. In English, it’s like saying: “Instead of …, (do) …” or “Not …, but …”

Examples:

친구를 기다릴 게 아니라 먼저 출발하자.

Instead of waiting for a friend, let’s leave first.

버스를 탈 게 아니라 지하철을 타세요.

Instead of taking the bus, take the subway.

화낼 게 아니라 차분히 이야기합시다.

Instead of getting angry, let’s talk calmly.

👉 Learn how to use it in details here:

-을 게 아니라 grammar = not A, but (instead) B ~reject first option and suggest a better alternative

What is -을 게 아니라 Grammar? The -을 게 아니라  grammar is used to contrast two possible actions or situations, meaning “not A, but (instead) B.” 

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📱💻 KIIP 3: Unit 14 – Learn Korean Through Smartphones & the Internet! 🌐✨

In today’s world, we can’t live without smartphones and the internet — and neither can your Korean skills! 📲

This lesson is all about essential vocabulary and grammar for digital life in Korea. From chatting online to using apps and services, you’ll gain the words and expressions you need.

🔑 Key Grammar Patterns:

1️⃣ -잖아요 → reminding or pointing out something the listener already knows

2️⃣ -어야 → expressing necessity or obligation

Perfect for improving everyday conversations in the digital age! 🚀

👉 Check out the full lesson here:

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KIIP 3 Unit 14–Essential Words and Phrases About Using Smartphone & Internet

Welcome to KIIP Level 3 Unit 14! This lesson focuses on essential vocabulary and grammar patterns for using smartphones and the internet in

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🍜🥢 Hungry for Korean? Learning 100+ must-know Korean words for foods, dishes, spices, and verbs — all organized with translations + example sentences so you can use them right away.

From 김치 (kimchi) to 불고기 (bulgogi), knowing essential Korean food words makes eating out, shopping, and even cooking at home so much more fun. 🛒🍲

👉 Dive into the full list here:

100+ Essential Korean Vocabulary Words for Foods and Dishes

Learning Korean is not only about grammar and expressions—it’s also about food ! Since Korea is famous for its delicious cuisine, knowing es

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🤒✈️ Sick while traveling in Korea? Don’t panic! From pharmacies (약국) to 24/7 convenience stores (GS25, CU, 7-Eleven, Emart24), it’s easy to find medicine for headaches, colds, stomachaches, or even sore muscles. 💊

This guide covers:

✅ Common symptoms in Korean (so you can explain to a pharmacist)

✅ Useful pharmacy phrases

✅ Medicines you can buy at convenience stores (yes, even Tylenol & cold meds!)

Be prepared so a little fever won’t ruin your Korean adventure. ️

👉 Read the full traveler’s medicine guide here: https://www.koreantopik.com/2025/08/essential-guide-to-buying-medications.html

#TravelTips #VisitKorea #KoreanPharmacy #KoreaConvenienceStore #TravelHealth

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🔥🎶 K-pop history is being rewritten—by virtual idols!

Netflix’s animated hit “KPOP Demon Hunters” is more than a movie—it’s a global music revolution. 🚀

💿 HUNTR/X’s Golden became the first K-pop girl group track (virtual or real!) to hit #1 on Spotify Global.

🎤 Saja Boys’ Your Idol overtook BTS on Spotify U.S.

📈 The film’s OST album even entered Billboard 200 at #2.

Now streaming in 26 countries’ Top 1 spot, it’s on track to become Netflix’s biggest animated debut ever.

👉 Full story here:

Netflix’s “KPOP Demon Hunters” Sparks Global Music Revolution: Virtual Idols Surpass BTS and Blackpink

Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation have shaken both the film and music industries with “KPOP Demon Hunters” , the animated film that has

👉 On Spotify:

#KpopDemonHunters #Netflix #Kpop #VirtualIdols #HUNTRX #SajaBoys #BTS #Blackpink #Billboard #Spotify

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💼✨ KIIP 3: Unit 13 – Korean for the Workplace

Ready to boost your Korean for office life? 🚀

In this unit, you’ll learn essential workplace vocabulary and two powerful grammar patterns:

📌 -게 하다 → to make someone do something

📌 -어 가다 → to show ongoing progress

Perfect for discussing tasks, teamwork, and office culture in Korea! 🇰🇷

👉 Full lesson here:

KIIP 3: Unit 13 – Essential Words and Phrases About Workplace

Welcome to KIIP Level 3 Unit 13 ! This lesson focuses on essential vocabulary and grammar patterns for workplace communication in Korea. You

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🏠✨ Learn Korean Through Everyday Objects!

Start with the things around you! 📚

We’ve put together 100+ essential Korean words for household items & tools (생활용품 및 도구)—grouped by category so you can study smarter.

✅ Perfect for TOPIK prep

✅ Useful for daily conversations

✅ Great if you’ve just moved into a new home in Korea!

👉 Check out the full vocabulary list here:

100+ Essential Korean Vocabulary Words for Household Items & Tools

Learning Korean through everyday objects around your home is one of the most practical and effective ways to expand your vocabulary. In thi

#LearnKorean #KoreanVocabulary #TOPIK #KoreanLanguage #StudyKorean #KoreanLearning #EverydayKorean

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💻✍️ TOPIK IBT: What It’s Really Like! 🇰🇷

A Personal Test-Taking Experience with Full Review & Tips

Forget paper & pencils— The TOPIK IBT (Internet-Based Test) is designed to replace the traditional paper-based exam.

✅ Clearer listening with headphones

✅ Faster answering + typing for writing

✅ Word counter & timer for better control

But… ⚠️ Be ready for eye strain, small screens, and stricter time pressure.

👉 Planning to take TOPIK IBT?

📖 Full review with pros & cons here:

TOPIK IBT Review: Test-Taking Experience, Format, Pros & Cons

TOPIK IBT Review: Test-Taking Experience  TOPIK IBT Review: Test-taking Experience  The TOPIK IBT (Internet-Based Test) is the latest ver

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💸Shop More, Get Cashbag! Korea’s New Payback Program for both Korean & Foreign residents

Starting September 15, shoppers in Korea can earn up to 300,000 KRW cashback!

Full details: https://www.koreantopik.com/2025/08/korea-launches-payback-program-up-to.html

#상생페이백 #KoreaCashback #KoreanShopping #SouthKorea #KoreaDeals #KoreaEconomy

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🚗✨ Why Are Almost All Cars in Korea White, Black, Silver, or Gray?

Walk through Seoul, Busan, or Incheon, and you’ll notice something curious: the streets look almost monochrome! Unlike other countries filled with red, yellow, or blue cars, South Korea overwhelmingly chooses neutral shades.

👉 Why?

✔ Economics – Neutral cars have higher resale value.

✔ Psychology – Koreans prefer blending in, not standing out.

✔ Culture – Korea is known as the “Nation of White Clothes.”

✔ History & Evolution – A northern heritage shaped the eye for light/dark contrasts.

So next time you see rows of white, black, and silver cars in Korea, remember—it’s not just fashion. It’s identity. 🌏

🔗 Read more:

Why Are Most Cars in South Korea White, Black, Silver, or Gray?

When you walk through the streets of Seoul, Busan, or Incheon, one thing immediately stands out: nearly every car is white, black, silver, o

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🎉 KIIP 3 Unit 12 – Learn Korean Through Traditional Holidays! ✨

From Seollal (설날) to Chuseok (추석), Korean traditional holidays are full of family gatherings, delicious food, and unique customs. 🥟🍲🎎

In this lesson, you’ll learn:

✅ Essential vocabulary for holidays & customs

✅ How to talk about traditional foods and seasonal practices

✅ Two key grammar patterns:

1️⃣ Verb/Adj + -어도 → “Even if / Although”

2️⃣ Verb + -게 되다 → “To come to (happen) / indicate change”

📌 Example:

비가 와도 가족이 모여요.

👉 Even if it rains, the family gathers.

한국에서 살게 되었어요.

👉 I ended up living in Korea.

✨ Full lesson here

KIIP 3 Unit 12–Essential Words and Phrases About Traditional Holidays

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📚 Korean Grammar Spotlight: -는 사이(에) ✨

Want to say “while something was happening, another thing occurred” in Korean? That’s exactly what -는 사이(에) is for! 🙌

✅ It’s used when another action happens during a short gap of time, often unexpectedly.

Examples:

제가 잠깐 졸고 있는 사이에 버스가 출발했어요.

While I was dozing off for a moment, the bus left.

엄마가 전화를 하고 있는 사이에 아기가 계단에서 내려갔어요.

While mom was on the phone, the baby went down the stairs.

👉 Learn how to use it step by step here:

-는 사이(에) grammar = while, during the time ~another action happens while the main action is in progress

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