Easy Korean with Yeoni Ssaem

If you love Korean skincare and makeup, you’ve probably heard of Olive Young (올리브영).

In this episode, we talk about Korea’s go-to destination for beauty shopping, what you can find there, and why it’s a great place to discover the latest Korean beauty trends. You can even shop online!

Planning a trip to Korea? You might want to leave some extra room in your suitcase. 🛍️

I hope this episode helps with your Korean learning.

Need something in Korea? There’s a good chance you’ll find it at Daiso!

In this episode, we explore why Daiso (다이소) is such a popular place to shop in Korea. Once known mainly for affordable household essentials, Daiso now sells everything from stationery and travel items to skincare and makeup.

If you’re planning a trip to Korea, this is one store you’ll definitely want to explore!

I hope this episode helps with your Korean learning.

What’s a song you love but feel a little embarrassed to admit? In Korea, there’s a word for that: 숨듣명, short for “a masterpiece you listen to in secret.”

In this episode, we explore what 숨듣명 means, some K-pop songs associated with the trend, and how old or forgotten songs can suddenly become popular again. What’s your 숨듣명?

I hope this episode helps with your Korean learning.

Would you walk across Korea with a heavy backpack? 🎒🇰🇷
In this episode, we explore 국토대장정 (Gukto Daejangjeong), a long-distance walking challenge especially popular among young Koreans during summer break.
We’ll also compare it with Spain’s Camino de Santiago and talk about why people choose to walk for days—or even weeks—when they could simply take a train!
Would you try it? 🚶

Reading is cool again in Korea! 📚
In this episode, we explore “Text Hip (텍스트힙)”—a Korean trend where reading, writing, and sharing books have become a way to express your taste and personality.
Is reading becoming trendy in your country too? And do you think reading is “hip”? ✨

I hope this episode helps with your Korean learning.