Day 2: Social Concepts I

Why Do Koreans Say 우리 (Our) Instead of 'My'?

Learn why Koreans say 우리 (our) where English says 'my' — 'our wife,' 'our mom,' 'our country' — and what it reveals about Korean group identity.

What Is 정 (Jeong)? Korea's Untranslatable Bond

Learn what 정 (jeong) means — the deep, often unspoken bond Koreans form through shared time and small acts of care — with examples and cultural context.

What Is 눈치 (Nunchi)? Reading the Room in Korean

Learn what 눈치 (nunchi) means — the Korean skill of quickly reading a room's mood and unspoken cues — plus 눈치가 빠르다/없다 and how it's used.