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📜 Reading Contracts and Policies | Advanced Level (TOPIK 5–6) Can you confidently understand a Korean rental contract or company policy without missing key details? At the advanced level, reading contracts and policies in Korean requires not only vocabulary mastery but also understanding legal and cultural nuances. This guide introduces key terms, example clauses, and strategies to help TOPIK 5–6 learners analyze real documents effectively. 📚 Table of Contents Key Features of Korean Contracts and Policies Essential Legal Vocabulary and Clauses Practice Dialogue Did You Know? Final Thoughts 💡 Key Features of Korean Contracts and Policies 한국의 계약서와 정책 문서는 법적 구속력이 있으며, 문장 구조가 길고 복잡한 경향이 있습니다. Korean contracts and policy documents carry legal force and tend to have long, complex sentence structures. 계약서에는 계약 당사자의 권리와 의무, 계약 기간, 위약금, 분쟁 해결 방법 등이 포함됩니다. They outline the rights and obligations of ...

  🖼️ Cultural Criticism and Interpretation | Advanced Level (TOPIK 5–6) Why do works like Han Kang’s novels or the film “Parasite” resonate so deeply with global audiences? Korean literature and cinema have gained remarkable international recognition in recent years, offering profound critiques of history and society. This article explores how cultural criticism interprets these works, focusing on Nobel Prize–winning author Han Kang and the Oscar-winning film “Parasite.” 📚 Table of Contents Han Kang’s Nobel Prize and Social Context Parasite and Modern Class Criticism Practice Dialogue Did You Know? Final Thoughts 💡 Han Kang’s Nobel Prize and Social Context 한강 작가는 2024년 노벨문학상을 수상하며 한국 문학의 세계적 위상을 새롭게 열었습니다. Han Kang won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2024, elevating the global status of Korean literature. 그녀의 대표작 채식주의자 는 개인의 선택과 사회적 규범의 충돌, 폭력과 순응의 문제를 다루며 인간 존재의 본질을 성찰하게 합니다. Her notab...

Using 사자성어 (4-character idioms) | Advanced Level (TOPIK 5–6) Do you know that mastering 사자성어 can make your Korean sound truly sophisticated? These four-character idioms, rooted in Chinese classics, are frequently used in Korean news headlines, literature, and even business contexts. In this post, I’ll share essential 사자성어, explain their meanings, and show you how to use them naturally in daily and academic settings — knowledge that will definitely help in TOPIK 5–6 preparation and advanced conversations. 📚 Table of Contents What are 사자성어? Essential 사자성어 with Meanings Practice Dialogue Did You Know? Final Thoughts 💡 What are 사자성어? 사자성어 (四字成語) literally means “four-character idioms.” They originated from classical Chinese but are deeply embedded in Korean language and culture. These idioms encapsulate wisdom, moral lessons, or vivid descriptions in just four syllables, often use...

Master the Korean job application process by learning how to write resumes and cover letters tailored to Korean corporate culture. 🟢 Introduction 📝 Key Vocabulary & Expressions 📚 Grammar and Structure Tips 💼 Sample Resume and Cover Letter 🧠 Did You Know? 💡 Final Thoughts 🟢 Introduction In Korea, job applications require a specific structure and tone. In this lesson, you'll learn how to create effective resumes (이력서) and cover letters (자기소개서) in Korean for professional settings. 📝 Key Vocabulary & Expressions 이력서 (Iryeokseo) – Resume 자기소개서 (Jagisogaeseo) – Cover letter 경력 (Gyeongnyeok) – Work experience 학력 (Hakryeok) – Academic background 지원 동기 (Jiwon donggi) – Motivation for applying 입사 후 포부 (Ipsa hu pobu) – Aspirations after joining 📚 Grammar and Structure Tips When writing a cover letter in Korean, use polite formal speech (존댓말) and objective tone. Avoid excessive self-praise and use concise, factual langua...