While most Korean first names come from sino-Korean, nowadays, more Koreans are giving their children (mostly girls) names that are simply Korean words, like Ha-neul, meaning "sky," or Yeo-reum, meaning "summer." Names presented here are written out with hyphenation, with the second syllab...
Korean High School Girls Complain They Can Barely Breathe in Uniforms Smaller Than Clothes for 8-Year-Olds. Quick Hit: Is there STILL a stigma against lingerie modeling in Korea?If you reside in South Korea, you can donate via wire transfer: Turnbull James Edward (Kookmin Bank/국민은...
It’s modern and energetic, and it’s a terrific choice for parents that place high importance on elegance and grace when it comes to observing beauty. These are names that may appeal to families who choose to remain on the path of righteousness. 70. Kkot-Bi (꽃비) Kkot-Bi is a...
Korean given names are based on Chinese characters. Because most Korean given names consist of two syllables, each name is made up of two Chinese characters and therefore has two meanings in it. The meanings can be considered separately or combined in a way...
List of famous people from South Korea, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are ...
wearing traditional high-school uniforms… in a set made of egg cartons… singing obscure children’s songs… and getting metal trays dropped on their heads if they made mistakes. It also just happens to exemplify just about everything I love about Korea: ...
high end school you won’t find that in Daehan. What really differs Daehan from the schools you find in the central/city area is it’s homely feel. It’s exactly how I picture a school to be, everytime I enter the school I’m greeted with warm “Annyeonghaseyos”. It is bustling ...
I was always the one who got excited because I've watched it before/I know most of the actors/actresses names. They gave me that look like I'm some kind of alien from outer space. Or when I suddenly blurted out 'Jung Il Woo' when I saw the BB cream product with his face on ...
Though the situation has improved greatly in recent years (Tai 2004), resident Koreans still face subtle social discrimination, as Kashiwazaki (2000) and Umakoshi (1991) discussed with reference to the use of Korean names in school. This paper investigates how Korean as quasi-native heritage ...
Rhee found it impossible to hide his hostility toward Japanese rule, and, after working briefly in a YMCA and as a high-school principal, he emigrated to Hawaii, which was then a U.S. territory. He spent the next 30 years as a spokesman for Korean independence, trying in vain to win ...