{"id":6865,"date":"2022-03-15T00:00:35","date_gmt":"2022-03-15T00:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6865"},"modified":"2026-03-02T16:35:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T16:35:53","slug":"korean-slang-words-phrases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/korean-slang-words-phrases\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Cool Korean Slang Phrases for Any Situation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><i>A huge thank you to one of our top Korean teachers, <\/i><\/em><em><i>Min-Jong<\/i><\/em><em><i>, for her valuable contributions to this article!<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve been studying Korean for years but you still don\u2019t pass for a local? Don\u2019t sweat it. Most probably, it has nothing to do with your pronunciation or the correctness of your grammar. In fact, what gives you away is most probably the fact that you sound too formal! Sure, you know the names of every member in BTS and Black Pink, but your textbook is a bit lacking when it comes to Korean slang words.<\/p>\n<p>If you truly want to speak like a Korean, you need to add a few slang expressions to your repertoire. Using Korean slang shows people that you\u2019re up to date with pop culture and contemporary trends. So, if you want to wow your Korean friends and classmates, drop a few of the hip Korean slang words that we have compiled for you in your next interaction and see them gag!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 22px; text-align: center;\"><a style=\"color: #0082cb;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/online-classes-inquiry.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2192Sign Up Now: Free Trial Korean Lesson With a Native Speaker Teacher!\u2190<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For every Korean slang phrase, we have included the Hangul spelling, Romanisation, and a bit of background information to help you understand why and how Koreans use these terms in casual conversation.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border-style: solid; border-radius: 5px; border-color: #fb804c; max-inline-size: 400px; margin: auto;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 20px; text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Table of Contents<\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin: 20px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px;\"><a href=\"#everyday_korean_slang\">Everyday Korean Slang<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-left: 20px; line-height: 25px;\"><a href=\"#everyday_korean_slang1\">1. Daebak (\ub300\ubc15) \u2013 Cool\/Awesome<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-left: 20px; line-height: 25px;\"><a href=\"#everyday_korean_slang2\">2. Matjeom (\ub9db\uc810) \u2013 Delicious Lunch<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-left: 20px; line-height: 25px;\"><a href=\"#everyday_korean_slang3\">3. Daetcheunono (\ub313\uce20\ub178\ub178) \u2013 That\u2019s a No-No<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-left: 20px; line-height: 25px;\"><a href=\"#everyday_korean_slang4\">4. Solkkamal (\uc194\uae4c\ub9d0) \u2013 To Speak Openly and Honestly<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-left: 20px; line-height: 25px;\"><a href=\"#everyday_korean_slang5\">5. Manleb (\ub9cc\ub819) \u2013 Level 10,000<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px;\"><a href=\"#korean_slang_about_love\">Korean Slang About Love<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-left: 20px; line-height: 25px;\"><a href=\"#korean_slang_about_love1\">1. Pumjeolnam | Pumjeolnyeo Doida (\ud488\uc808\ub0a8 | \ud488\uc808\ub140 \ub418\ub2e4) \u2013 Recently Married Man or Woman<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-left: 20px; line-height: 25px;\"><a href=\"#korean_slang_about_love2\">2. Mildang (\ubc00\ub2f9) \u2013 Push and Pull<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-left: 20px; line-height: 25px;\"><a href=\"#korean_slang_about_love3\">3. Namsachin (\ub0a8\uc0ac\uce5c) \u2013 A Guy Who Is \u201cJust a Friend\u201d<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-left: 20px; line-height: 25px;\"><a href=\"#korean_slang_about_love4\">4. Mossol (\ubaa8\uc3e0) \u2013 A Woman Who Has Never Been in a Relationship<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-left: 20px; line-height: 25px;\"><a href=\"#korean_slang_about_love5\">5. Sim-Kung (\uc2ec) \u2013 One\u2019s Heart Skips a Beat<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px;\"><a href=\"#korean_curse_words\">Korean Curse Words<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-left: 20px; line-height: 25px;\"><a href=\"#korean_curse_words1\">1. Ssi-Bal (\uc528\ubc1c)<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-left: 20px; line-height: 25px;\"><a href=\"#korean_curse_words2\">2. Gae-Sae-Ggi (\uac1c\uc0c8\ub07c)<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-left: 20px; line-height: 25px;\"><a href=\"#korean_curse_words3\">3. Bin-Dae-Sae-Ggi (\ube48\ub300\uc0c8\ub07c)<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 14px; margin-left: 20px; line-height: 25px;\"><a href=\"#korean_curse_words4\">4. Dak-Chyeo (\ub2e5\uccd0)<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><a id=\"everyday_korean_slang\"><\/a>Everyday Korean Slang Phrases<\/h2>\n<p>Below, you\u2019ll find a handful of everyday slang in Korean you can use in almost any context. But before you continue, make sure you save <a href=\"https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/03\/02\/what-korean-drama-to-watch\/\"><u>our list of great Korean drama films <\/u><\/a>for later.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"everyday_korean_slang1\"><\/a>1. Daebak (\ub300\ubc15) \u2013 Cool\/Awesome<\/h3>\n<p>Are there any young people in your family? Have you ever counted how many times they say the word \u201cawesome\u201d during a regular evening?<\/p>\n<p>While we haven\u2019t, we get the impression that this word is almost as popular in English as <em><i>daebak<\/i><\/em>\u00a0is in Korean. Like \u201cawesome\u201d, <em><i>daebak<\/i><\/em>\u00a0is an exclamatory word that young people use to say that something (an idea, a movie, a band) is great. This idiom comes from the term <em>daebaknada<\/em>, which\u00a0translates as \u201chitting\u00a0the jackpot, making\u00a0big money, being\u00a0successful\u201d.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"everyday_korean_slang2\"><\/a>2. Matjeom (\ub9db\uc810) \u2013 Delicious Lunch<\/h3>\n<p><em><i>Matjeom<\/i><\/em>\u00a0(\ub9db\uc810) is an abbreviation of the Korean phrase <em><i>matitneun<\/i><\/em><em><i>\u00a0jeomsim<\/i><\/em>\u00a0(\ub9db\uc788\ub294 \uc810\uc2ec), which describes a tasty lunch. How important are \u201cdelicious lunches\u201d for young Korean people? Well, let\u2019s just say that they are the cultural equivalent to the American brunch.<\/p>\n<p>Do you want to talk about a delicious dinner instead? Then say <em><i>matjeo<\/i><\/em>\u00a0(\ub9db\uc800), which is an abbreviation for\u00a0<em><i>matitneun<\/i><\/em><em><i>\u00a0jeonyeok<\/i><\/em>\u00a0(\ub9db\uc788\ub294 \uc800\ub141). As you can see, Korean people are as fond of shortening words as English speakers.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"everyday_korean_slang3\"><\/a>3. Daetcheunono (\ub313\uce20\ub178\ub178) \u2013 That\u2019s a No-No<\/h3>\n<p>Have you ever stopped your friend from wearing an awful dress to a party? If you did, you probably said something like \u201cThat\u2019s a big no-no\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The slang phrase <em><i>Daetcheunono<\/i><\/em>, which is how Koreans would pronounce \u201cThat\u2019s a no-no\u201d, originated in a popular TV show and soon became viral. This is the perfect Korean slang expression if you want to show disapproval at something that a friend has just said or done. (You can also use it if they misquote the lyrics of your favourite K-Pop song!)<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6866\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6866\" class=\"wp-image-6866 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/studio-shot-cute-brunette-girl-min-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Western woman using the Korean slang phrase &quot;that's a no-no&quot;\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/studio-shot-cute-brunette-girl-min-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/studio-shot-cute-brunette-girl-min-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/studio-shot-cute-brunette-girl-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/studio-shot-cute-brunette-girl-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/studio-shot-cute-brunette-girl-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/studio-shot-cute-brunette-girl-min-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6866\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/photos\/woman\">Woman photo created by cookie_studio &#8211; www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><a id=\"everyday_korean_slang4\"><\/a>4. Solkkamal (\uc194\uae4c\ub9d0) \u2013 To Speak Openly\u00a0and Honestly<\/h3>\n<p>If you have at least one friend with whom you can share your deepest (and darkest!) thoughts, you should be able to use this Korean slang word very often.<\/p>\n<p>Let us break it down for you. <em><i>Solkkamal<\/i><\/em>\u00a0is a mixture of <em><i>soljikhi<\/i><\/em>\u00a0(\uc194\uc9c1\ud788) which means \u201chonestly\u201d and <em><i>kkamal<\/i><\/em>\u00a0a blend made from <em><i>kkanoko malhada<\/i><\/em>\u00a0(\uae4c\ub193\uace0 \ub9d0\ud558\ub2e4), which can be translated as \u201cspeak your mind.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>So, the next time that you want your Korean friend to \u201cspill the tea\u201d,\u00a0just tell them to <em><i>solkkamal<\/i><\/em>. We can\u2019t assure you they\u2019ll be honest, but at least they\u2019ll be surprised.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"everyday_korean_slang5\"><\/a>5. <em><i>Manleb<\/i><\/em>\u00a0(\ub9cc\ub819) \u2013 Level 10,000<\/h3>\n<p>Have you ever played an adventure game like Wonder Boy? (Yes, I know that\u2019s an oldie, but though I&#8217;m an expert in Korean slang phrases, I\u2019m a bit clueless when it comes to modern video games!)<\/p>\n<p>In this kind of game, your character levels up as he kills monsters, saves princesses, or avoids hellish fires. \u201cLevel 10,000\u201d is the expression you would use for someone who has reached the highest level in a strategy or adventure game (yes, even if they beat you). But you can also use it to praise anyone who\u2019s great at what they do, no matter if it\u2019s bodybuilding, paragliding, or yodeling.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"korean_slang_about_love\"><\/a>Korean Slang About Love<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s now look at a few Korean slang words and phrases about love and relationships.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"korean_slang_about_love1\"><\/a>1. Pumjeolnam | Pumjeolnyeo Doida (\ud488\uc808\ub0a8\u00a0| \ud488\uc808\ub140\u00a0\ub418\ub2e4) \u2013 Recently Married Man or Woman<\/h3>\n<p>This expression comes\u00a0from <em><i>pumjeol<\/i><\/em>, which means \u201csold out\u201d.\u00a0This word is\u00a0in turn\u00a0derived from <em><i>pum<\/i><\/em>\u00a0and <em><i>jeol<\/i><\/em>\u00a0(\u201cproduct\u201d and \u201cgone\u201d respectively).<\/p>\n<p>The term refers to someone who\u2019s just got married, so it\u2019s a pretty awful thing to hear about your Tinder date.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"korean_slang_about_love2\"><\/a>2. Mildang (\ubc00\ub2f9) \u2013 Push and Pull<\/h3>\n<p><em><i>Mildang<\/i><\/em>\u00a0is a blend of the Korean words for \u201cpush\u201d and \u201cpull\u201d,\u00a0but it has nothing to do with doors (or with the brain freeze you get when you see a push\/pull sign and you suddenly forget which is which).<\/p>\n<p>Instead, locals use this Korean slang word to address the games people sometimes play when they\u2019re in a relationship, where they may act like they\u2019re madly in love one minute and get cold the next.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"korean_slang_about_love3\"><\/a>3. Namsachin (\ub0a8\uc0ac\uce5c) \u2013 A Guy Who Is \u201cJust a Friend\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>Have you ever heard about the friend zone? Wait, how many times? Oh, dear.<\/p>\n<p><em><i>Namsachin<\/i><\/em>\u00a0comes from the word <em><i>namja<\/i><\/em>, meaning \u201cman\u201d.\u00a0<em><i>sa<\/i><\/em>, meaning \u201cperson\u201d,\u00a0and <em><i>chin<\/i><\/em>, which is short for <em><i>chingu<\/i><\/em>\u00a0and means \u201cfriend\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Put all of these together and you get a man\u00a0who is\u2026 well, just a friend. *sighs*<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"korean_slang_about_love4\"><\/a>4. Mossol (\ubaa8\uc3e0) \u2013 A Woman\u00a0Who Has Never Been in a Relationship<\/h3>\n<p><em><i>Mossol<\/i><\/em>\u00a0is short for <em><i>motae<\/i><\/em>, which means \u201cmaternal womb\u201d, and <em><i>sollo<\/i><\/em>, which means \u201csolo\u201d.\u00a0Put these together and you get the most depressing Korean slang phrase you will hear in your life: \u201ca woman\u00a0who has been alone since the day she was\u00a0born\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Even though we are the ones teaching you this phrase, we hope you never use it, because it would just be mean!<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"korean_slang_about_love5\"><\/a>5. Sim-Kung (\uc2ec) \u2013 One\u2019s Heart Skips a Beat<\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_6867\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6867\" class=\"wp-image-6867 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/front-view-woman-holding-paper-heart-with-heartbeat-700x300.jpg\" alt=\"Hand holding a heart-shaped cutout to represent the Korean slang term\" width=\"700\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/front-view-woman-holding-paper-heart-with-heartbeat-700x300.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/front-view-woman-holding-paper-heart-with-heartbeat-250x107.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/front-view-woman-holding-paper-heart-with-heartbeat-768x329.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/front-view-woman-holding-paper-heart-with-heartbeat-1536x658.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/front-view-woman-holding-paper-heart-with-heartbeat-2048x878.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/front-view-woman-holding-paper-heart-with-heartbeat-120x51.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6867\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/photos\/heart\">Heart photo created by freepik &#8211; www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Short for <em><i>Simjangi Kungkung<\/i><\/em>, <em><i>Sim Kung<\/i><\/em>\u00a0is a combination of \u201cheart\u201d and \u201cand beating sound\u201d.\u00a0Young Korean people use this expression to refer to that mini-heart attack that you get when you see your crush.<\/p>\n<p>We just hope that your heart skips a bit because of how lovely they look, and not because you\u2019ve seen them walking hand-in-hand with another person.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"korean_curse_words\"><\/a>Korean Curse Words<\/h2>\n<p>Finally, let\u2019s focus on a few Korean slang words that you should be able to recognize should someone spit them at you. Yes, we are talking about swear words.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"korean_curse_words1\"><\/a>1. Ssi-Bal (\uc528\ubc1c)<\/h3>\n<p>The equivalent to the F-word, this might be the most common curse word in the Korean language. You can use it to express every negative emotion in the world, whether it is anger, disappointment, or frustration at the fact that your <em><i>hoeddeok<\/i><\/em>\u00a0(a sweet syrupy pancake) doesn\u2019t have enough crunch.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"korean_curse_words2\"><\/a>2. Gae-Sae-Ggi (\uac1c\uc0c8\ub07c)<\/h3>\n<p>Yet another Korean slang phrase that comes with an unrequested vocabulary lesson.\u00a0This one comes from <em><i>gae<\/i><\/em>, meaning dog, and <em><i>sae-ggi<\/i><\/em>, meaning \u201cbaby animal\u201d.\u00a0Put these together, add a bit of drama, and you get something like \u201cbastard\u201d or \u201cson of a b*tch\u201d.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"korean_curse_words3\"><\/a>3. Bin-Dae-Sae-Ggi (\ube48\ub300\uc0c8\ub07c)<\/h3>\n<p>We all have that one friend who never pays for anything. The one that always asks for the most expensive dish on the menu and conveniently forgets their wallet at home every time they go out or shows up empty-handed to friends\u2019 gatherings<\/p>\n<p><em><i>Bin-Dae-Sae-Ggi<\/i><\/em>\u00a0means \u201cbedbug\u201d,\u00a0which is a dark insect that lives on the blood of other creatures, and we don\u2019t need to explain why it is the right word for tight-fisted people!<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"korean_curse_words4\"><\/a>4. Dak-Chyeo\u00a0(\ub2e5\uccd0)<\/h3>\n<p>If a friend won\u2019t stop talking about a subject you find boring, you can use this Korean curse word to unkindly invite them to shut up. The phrase comes from the verb <em><i>da<\/i><\/em><em><i>d<\/i><\/em><em><i>-da<\/i><\/em>\u00a0which means \u201cto close\u201d, but people use it informally in the same contexts that you would say \u201cshut your mouth!\u201d.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6868\" style=\"width: 710px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6868\" class=\"wp-image-6868 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-annoyed-bothered-africanamerican-girl-shut-ears-looking-angry-up-complaining-min-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Annoyed woman covering her ears and using the Korean slang word for &quot;shut up&quot;.\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-annoyed-bothered-africanamerican-girl-shut-ears-looking-angry-up-complaining-min-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-annoyed-bothered-africanamerican-girl-shut-ears-looking-angry-up-complaining-min-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-annoyed-bothered-africanamerican-girl-shut-ears-looking-angry-up-complaining-min-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-annoyed-bothered-africanamerican-girl-shut-ears-looking-angry-up-complaining-min-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-annoyed-bothered-africanamerican-girl-shut-ears-looking-angry-up-complaining-min-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/image-annoyed-bothered-africanamerican-girl-shut-ears-looking-angry-up-complaining-min-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6868\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freepik.com\/photos\/background\">Background photo created by benzoix &#8211; www.freepik.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Go Beyond Slang in Korean: Take a Customised Korean Course!<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 22px; text-align: center;\"><a style=\"color: #0082cb;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/online-classes-inquiry.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2192Sign Up Now: Free Trial Korean Lesson With a Native Speaker Teacher!\u2190<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Are you tired of relying on slang and basic phrases to get by in Korean? Do you dream of taking your language skills to the next level and truly immersing yourself in the rich culture of Korea? Look no further than Language Trainers!<\/p>\n<p>We invite you to join us on an exciting journey as we go beyond slang in Korean and delve into the intricacies of this fascinating language. Our customised Korean courses are designed to suit your individual needs, whether you&#8217;re a beginner looking to lay a strong foundation or an advanced learner seeking to refine your fluency.<\/p>\n<p>At Language Trainers, we understand that language learning is a personal experience. That&#8217;s why our expert instructors tailor each lesson to your specific goals and interests. Whether you want to enhance your conversational skills by learning some slang in Korean, excel in business Korean, or explore the world of K-pop and Korean dramas, our courses are fully customisable to cater to your unique preferences.<\/p>\n<p>Are you looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/korean-courses-liverpool.php\">face-to-face Korean lessons in Liverpool<\/a>, London or any other city?All you have to do is tell us about your current level and learning goals we&#8217;ll match you with a natice Korean teacher who will guide you through a comprehensive curriculum that covers grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural nuances!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.languagetrainers.co.uk\/contact-us.php\"><u>Contact us now<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and get your first class for free so you can meet your teacher and try us out.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Article updated on June 29, 2023<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A huge thank you to one of our top Korean teachers, Min-Jong, for her valuable contributions to&#8230;","protected":false},"author":56,"featured_media":6866,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[26,864],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6865","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-korean","category-learning-resources"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - 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