Koreans don't like to say “no” directly because they don't want to hurt the other person's feelings. They might give out some non-verbal cues to convey their refusal or disagreement. To avoid confrontation or rudeness, Korean conversations, as you might have seen in many K-dramas, are full of “Maybe...”, “I think it's possible that…” However, some foreigners who are accustomed to hearing a “no” that means “no”

Urban forests accessible by subway offer a sanctuary from city bustle

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A dynamic, cutthroat society that never rests -- that has been South Korea until now. Changes have taken place in this Asian country in recent decades at speeds no other nation could follow: from poverty to prosperity, from the ruins of colonial occupation and civil war to becoming a rising cultural superpower on the international stage. But at the same breakneck pace, Korea is leading the world into a future where the majority live past 90 years old and fewer people are working to keep the econ

The first joint statement of the Koreas in 1972 bears symbolic significance, but failed to improve inter-Korean relations

Find the answer at the bottom of the page. You may have discovered Korean dramas through Netflix. But well before the advent of streaming platforms, they were the main driver of Hallyu, or the Korean Wave, across Asia. And many say the phenomenon of the global popularity of Korean drama, music and pop culture was pioneered by 2002 KBS TV drama hit "Winter Sonata." The series has all the landmark cliches of K-drama. It tells the love story of Joon-sang, a businessman played by act

Koreans tend to be very careful about their skin, which is why, for example, they use parasols in sunny weather. This carefulness extends to when they go to the beach as well. When visiting a beach here, people from overseas who enjoy the sun may be surprised to see how much skin Koreans cover up. It's common to see people wearing wide-brimmed hats and rash guards to protect their arms and legs from the sun. Min Byoung-chul is an endowed chair professor at Chung-Ang University's Busi

Platform provides a voice and the courage for them to speak out, but beware the risks of publicity, warn experts

Mastering a foreign language requires a long-term commitment that can take years. Without the promise of it becoming a valuable asset to your professional or personal life, it can be difficult to stay committed. What are the rewards for attaining fluency in Korean? Will the time and energy learners put into learning the language pay off in some way other than being able to watch K-dramas without subtitles? To explore the benefits of learning Korean further, The Korea Herald spoke to four non-Kor

1971 high-rise disaster spurred changes in building codes, fire response systems at the onset of building boom

Find the answer at the bottom of the page. In South Korea, soju has long been loved for its accessibility and versatility. A bottle costs just under $1.50 and it pairs well with a wide variety of foods or other drinks. Think of the boilermaker known as "somaek," or any of the other variations. This vodka-like spirit also makes frequent appearances in Korean dramas, and it is over these green bottles of soju that friends catch up with each other and colleagues unwind after a long day at

Seodaemun Prison History Hall highlights what Korean independence fighters went through under Japanese occupation

Sometimes a Korean will make a hissing sound in response to a question. While some may interpret this as a negative response, or that their request is being denied, for Koreans, they are merely using this as a quick filler response while considering what they want to say. All they mean by sucking air between their teeth is, “Uhmm, let's see.” Min Byoung-chul is an endowed chair professor at Chung-Ang University who is widely known as a multicultural educator and for his practi

Efforts to compile the first Korean dictionary in the early 1900s gave two Koreas the same foundation

USS Pueblo remains only commissioned US Navy vessel currently held captive, seized by Pyongyang in daring raid during Cold War