“Sugo-hamae-yo” (수고하세요): The Art of Korean Workplace & Daily Courtesy
If you’ve spent even a single day in South Korea, you have almost certainly heard the phrase “Sugo-haseyo” (수고하세요). You’ll hear a passenger softly say it to a driver while hopping off a Seoul taxi. You’ll hear a customer drop it at the counter when leaving a convenience store with a warm can of coffee.…
Understanding ‘Jeong’ (정): The Unspoiled Heart of Korean Relationships
If you have lived in South Korea for a while, studied the language, or watched enough K-dramas, you have likely encountered a situation that left you feeling unexpectedly warm. Perhaps the elderly owner (Ajumma) at your local restaurant gave you a free side dish or extra dumplings without asking, simply saying “Service!” Maybe a neighbor you…