Hi everyone!
In my presentation I discuss hierarchy and honorifics in Korea. I also included a PDF of my powerpoint I use in the video if anyone wants to look at it. Thank you so much!
Final cultural presentation: https://youtu.be/PNYTlnsJaCY
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