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Language Learning Journal #4
Episodes 10 through 13 felt like the culmination of the season, combining technical skill with everyday Korean food culture. Even as the competition reached its peak, the chefs continued to rely on familiar concepts and ingredients.
One new term was 포
Read more…Cultural Artifact #4 - Esports (이스포츠)
A unique aspect of modern Korean culture is its strong presence in esports, particularly through games like League of Legends. Before learning about Korean esports culture, I saw gaming mainly as a form of entertainment. However, I was surprised to d
Read more…Cultural Artifact #3 - Parasite (기생충)
The film Parasite, directed by Bong Joon-ho, left a strong impression on me because of how it portrays class differences in a subtle but powerful way. At first, I thought it would simply be a story about two families from different economic backgroun
Read more…Cultural Artifact #2 - Squid Game (오징어 게임)
The Netflix series Squid Game initially drew my attention because of its intense and dramatic concept. My first reaction was shock at how extreme the games were and how quickly the situation escalated. However, as I continued watching, I realized the
Read more…Cultural Artifact #1 - Kimchi and Kimjang (김치, 김장)
One of the most meaningful cultural artifacts in Korea is Kimchi and the communal tradition of Kimjang. Before learning about kimjang, I mostly saw kimchi as just a common side dish served with Korean meals. However, exploring its cultural background
Read more…Self-Directed Korean Language Journal #3
Episodes 7 through 9 focused more on traditional dishes and collaboration between chefs. This transition helped me understand how Korean food culture balances preservation of tradition with teamwork and harmony.
One key ingredient was 황태 (hwangtae), d
Read more…Self-Directed Korean Language Journal #2
In Episodes 4 through 6, Culinary Class War shifted its focus toward regional ingredients and local specialties from across South Korea. This made my language learning feel more connected to geography and regional identity. Rather than treating ingre
Read more…Self-Directed Korean Language Journal #1
For my self-directed Korean language study, I watched the first three episodes of Culinary Class War Season 2 on Netflix. I wanted to engage with Korean as it is used naturally while also learning about Korean food culture, which is an area I find pe
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