"I know that many of the younger generation is starting to move away from Confucian teachings, but looking at the history of Korea, there is no doubt in the reason why Confucian teachings have remained as a staple in Korea's culture. I think it is…"

"Yes, Jeju-do is very different from the mainland. Many even consider the Jeju-dialect to be a separate language from standard Korean. I always think that it is fascinating how this geographical isolation of part of a country can lead to such a large…"

"That's great to hear, Joanne. The journey of learning languages is a long one, and I think that you can continue to learn even after achieving 100% fluency. I'm glad that you were able to reflect on your journey with your learning group!"

"I'm surprised to see that Korean Esports is still a big thing. Maybe I'm just not up-to-date with esports in general, but I didn't think that its popularity would remain for this long. I know that people still play certain games like League of…"

"The Korean War is a very important part of Korean history as it created two distinct nations, North and South Korean. I think it's very interesting that South Koreans don't even consider North Koreans as "one of them". Many non-Koreans believe that…"

"Kpop is very good! I'm glad that it has been spread throughout the world. Although kpop is a more modern part of Korean culture, I think that it compels people to want to learn more about Korean culture. I also was able to learn more about Korean…"

"I'm glad that you guys have stepped up your work to another level. I'm very impressed to how much you have learned in only one and a half semesters. You'll soon be on your way to being able to get around in Korean, if you ever visit!"

"Ah yes, Chuseok is a fun holiday, but not as many Korean people celebrate it in the traditional way anymore. Nowadays, people just eat dinner together and just have a very casual celebration. Traditional ways of celebrating are fun though!"

"I'm glad you were able to connect what you learned back to last semester. I think it shows that you are making great progress in your Korean learning! I'm looking forward to reading more about how your learning has been going."

"Wow, thats very fascinating to hear. I have never heard people use that word before. I think it's interesting how the Korean language creates new phrases using multiple words. It's like an acronym, but a word at the same time. I might need to start…"