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Squid Game from Korea turns into a whale gain for Netflix
The Korean entertainment business has kept standing out in the world. PSY taught 5 billion people how to horse dance. The boy band BTS is commanding an Army of millions of fans around the world. The Parasite was the first foreign film to win the best picture Academy Award in 2020. Now the turn for K-dramas. The "Squid Game '' released on Netflix on Sep 17 now ranks No.1 in all the 83 nations where Netflix service is available The New York Post reported that over 14 billion videos with the hashtag #SquidGame have appeared on Tik Tok since Sep 17. Ted Sanrandos, co-CEO of Netflix said 'Squid Game will definitely be our biggest non-English language show in the world, for sure." The Squid Game revolves around 456 debt ridden players betting their lives to participate in a series of survival games planned by mysterious hosts, in which the last winner earns prize money of 45.6 billion Won( $38.7M)
I watched the Squid Game a week ago. Pretty harmful. The UN or WHO should ban it immediately for the health of people around the world for its addictive contents. Once your eyes are on it, there is no way you can get away from it for the next 9 hours, turning you into an instant insomniac, worse than a heart attack each time a new Louis Vuitton or Prada handbag pops up in your living room.
We found a cute childrens bathroom on our hike in Ulsan South Korea - #ulsan #livingkorea
Why you shouldn’t compare your Korean to others
When you're learning Korean at any level, you sometimes can't help but see other learners and compare yourself with their progress.
After all, if someone else is doing the same journey you are, you might feel curious to know how they're doing things, where they're at, and how fast they got there.
However, while it may be unavoidable to do this, it's not a good idea for several reasons. I also have a lot of experience learning Korean, and also comparing myself to others, and I've learned along the way that it's not a productive thing to spend my time doing.
So let me share two of my methods for tracking my progress, and also how I can continue to improve my speaking abilities.
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Dr. Kang is a leading surgeon of BGN Eye Hospital SMILE LASIK center. He has vast experience in Laser Vision Correction surgeries and will answer today our patients` most common questions.
Dr. Kang, a patient from Russia, Aygul is particularly worried about pain during and after surgery. Here is her question:
“Is it painful during surgery? And what about pain during the recovery period?”
During surgery, there is no pain, as anesthetic eye drops are used. However, manipulations of surgical instruments or cold liquid sensation during irrigation may be felt. After surgery period of pain varies, depending on the type of the surgery. In most cases, SMILE and LASIK surgery causes discomfort only on the day of the surgery. But in the case of LASEK, pain may last from 2 to 3 days.
Roman from Canada is worried about astigmatism
“I heard astigmatism is hard to correct. Can Laser Vision Correction correct astigmatism?”
Like myopia, astigmatism can be corrected with Laser Vision Correction. And most high to moderate astigmatisms are corrected well. However, if astigmatism is very large, a small number of patients may have small amount of residual astigmatism after surgery. Patients who have large amount of astigmatism often have little discomfort after surgery, if there is a small amount of residual astigmatism left.
Sierra from UK is wondering about secondary surgery possibility
“I have done LASIK surgery several years ago back home, but my vision deteriorated again. Can I do SMILE surgery?”
In the case of SMILE surgery, the secondary operation can not be performed with the same method. In the case of traditional LASIK, reoperation is possible with the same method, however, there is a high risk of inferior ingrowth under the LASIK flap, therefore, if myopia has progressed again, SMILE, LASIK, and LASEK are all re-operated with LASEK.
Daria from Russia would like to know more about surgery side effects:
“What are the main side effects of Laser Vision Correction?
Dry Eye Syndrome and glares are the main complaints of the patients after surgery. Dry eye syndrome usually lasts several months but may last over one year in rare cases, depending on the patient`s daily environment. Glares gradually subside over time, but night glares can persist to a degree that does not interfere with daily life.
Yulia from Uzbekistan is worried about pregnancy after Laser Vision Correction.
“I am planning to get pregnant next year. Can I do Laser Vision Correction before pregnancy?”
Laser Vision Correction before pregnancy is not a problem at all. Surgery is not recommended during pregnancy, as there may be certain changes in the cornea. Therefore, if there is a possibility that you are currently pregnant, it is recommended to postpone the Laser Vision Correction. It is recommended to have surgery at least 3 months after childbirth.
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Seondosa Temple – 선도사 (Gyeongju)
Seondosa Temple is located in the south-western portion of Gyeongju on Mt. Seondosan (380.6 m). The mountain was regarded as the Pure Land in Korean Buddhism during the Silla Dynasty (57 B.C. – 935 A.D.). Sadly, the mountain has been negatively impacted by forest fires in the not too distant past, which is made plain by the charred landscape. And near the peak of Mt. Seondosan is the diminutive Seondosa Temple. Near the base of the mountain, you’ll find the Royal Tomb of King Jinheung of Silla, which is Historic Site #177; the Royal Tomb of King Beopheung of Silla, which is Historic Site #176; as well as the Stele of King Muyeol, which is National Treasure #25.
As for the diminutive Seondosa Temple, it’s home to the Rock-Carved Standing Buddha Triad in Seoak-dong, which is Korean Treasure #62.
Temple LayoutBecause I approached Seondosa Temple from the southeast side of Mt. Seondosa Temple, you’ll pass by the Royal Tomb of King Jinheung of Silla (r. 540 – 576 A.D.). King Jinheung of Silla was the twenty-fourth king to reign over the Silla Kingdom. King Jinheung was a strong advocate of Buddhism, which he felt would help strengthen and unify the nation. He also founded the famed Hwarang in 576 A.D., who were an elite group of youthful male warriors. King Jinheung also annexed the neighbouring Gaya Confederacy (42 – 562 A.D.). The annexing of the Gaya Confederacy helped expand the Silla lands. The tomb for King Jinheung measures some twenty metres in diametre, and it’s 5.8 metres tall. The tomb is located in a peaceful clearing among mature red pines.
It’s past the Royal Tomb of King Jinheung of Silla that you’ll find a trailhead leading up to Seondosa Temple. Along the way, you’ll pass by the nearly apocalyptic landscape. Continuing up the side-winding trail, you’ll eventually come to the outskirts of the temple grounds. Past the monks’ dorms, you’ll enter into the main temple courtyard at Seondosa Temple.
Straight ahead of you is the diminutive main hall, which matches the overall size of the entire temple grounds. Unfortunately, the main hall was locked when I visited. However, it’s to the left of the main hall that’s the true highlight to Seondosa Temple.
To the left of the main hall is the previously mentioned Rock-Carved Standing Buddha Triad in Seoak-dong. The surrealistic Korean Treasure is believed to have first been carved some time in the 7th century, during the transition from the Three Kingdoms of Korea to that of the Unified Silla Kingdom (668 – 935 A.D.). The rock carving is comprised of a triad of standing images. The central image, and the largest of the three, standing at seven metres in height, is Amita-bul (The Buddha of the Western Paradise). This central figure is highly disfigured. The face of Amita-bul has been split on either side (either purposely or the result of natural wear over time), and is now shaped like an inverted “V.” Amita-bul’s entire body is well worn and almost indistinguishable in parts and is joined to the left by a crowned Gwanseeum-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Compassion). Similar to Amita-bul, Gwanseeum-bosal is damaged on its left side. To the right stands Daesaeji-bosal (The Power and Wisdom of Amita-bul) which, of the three statues, is the least damaged.
To the rear of both the main hall and the Rock-Carved Standing Buddha Triad in Seoak-dong, and up the embankment, is the temple’s Samseong-gak Hall. The Samseong-gak Hall looks like a storage shed with its simplistic white, metal exterior. However, housed inside this shaman shrine hall, you’ll find highly original murals dedicated to Sanshin (The Mountain Spirit), Yongwang (The Dragon King), and Chilseong (The Seven Stars). The collection of shaman deities look more like animation characters than they do painted images of veneration. Either way, though, they are quite beautiful in their originality.
How To Get ThereFrom the Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal, you’ll need to catch a taxi to the southeast side of Mt. Seondosan. The taxi will cost you around 5,000 won (one way) with the ride lasting around ten minutes. From where the taxi drops you off, you should be able to see the trailhead markers near the Royal Tomb of King Jinheung of Silla leading you up towards Seondosa Temple.
Overall Rating: 7/10Without a doubt, the main highlight to Seondosa Temple is the disfigured images of the Rock-Carved Standing Buddha Triad in Seoak-dong. They’re surrealistic in their now disfigured form. However, their original beauty shines through all of their destruction. In addition to this Korean masterpiece, you can enjoy the three unique murals dedicated to Sanshin, Chilseong, and Dokseong inside the Samseong-gak Hall. And if you’re really adventurous, you can enjoy the royal artifacts and tombs surrounding the base of Mt. Seondosa Temple, as well.
The Royal Tomb of King Jinheung of Silla at the trailhead leading up to Seondosa Temple. The beautiful autumn colours of Mt. Seondosan. Contrasted by the burnt foliage of Mt. Seondosan. The main temple courtyard at Seondosa Temple with the main hall to the right and the Rock-Carved Standing Buddha Triad in Seoak-dong to the left. A look at the disfigured Rock-Carved Standing Buddha Triad in Seoak-dong. An up-close of the central image of Amita-bul (The Buddha of the Western Paradise) that’s largely disfigured. The statue dedicated to Gwanseeum-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Compassion). And the statue dedicated to Daesaeji-bosal (The Bodhisattva of Wisdom and Power for Amita-bul). The Samseong-gak Hall at Seondosa Temple. The painting inside of Sanshin (The Mountain Spirit). And the blue dragon from the Yongwang (The Dragon King) mural. —Dale's Korean Temple Adventures YouTube
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Hangul Stroke Order – How to Write Korean Letters
As you’ve been learning Korean and its alphabet, a thought may have crossed your mind: is there a Hangul stroke order? The answer to this is yes! Specific stroke orders are also followed in writing each character in the Korean alphabet.
This lesson will help you learn each stroke order for the Korean letters. By the end of this lesson, you’ll not only have improved on your skills as you write in the Korean language, and you’ll be well on your way to crafting some beautiful calligraphy with Hangul!
What is Hangul Stroke Order?As its name suggests, Hangul stroke order is the specific order of stroke in writing the letters of the Korean alphabet, or Hangul. Although they are only letters and not characters expressing a whole word, there is a specific way to write each Korean character. These rules appear to have origins in Chinese calligraphy and are especially useful for writing in Korean.
What does Korean writing look like?If you’re new to learning the Korean language and it’s your first time encountering the Korean writing system, it may just look the same as Japanese or Chinese writing. However, Korean writing’s distinctive characteristic is the round letters like ㅇ or ㅎ. Korean writing also has spaces added between words. As you learn Korean, distinguishing it from the rest will become easier.
How to Write Each Letter CorrectlyThis section will teach you the traditional and most commonly accepted stroke order for each letter in the Korean alphabet. An example for each character is shown in the images.
How to write Korean letters – ConsonantsBelow are the stroke orders for Korean consonants, which also apply to the double consonants.
ㄱ (기역, giyeok)
This is a single-stroke character, meaning you’ll start and finish it in one stroke. Start from the left and then drop down.
ㄴ (니은, nieun)
This is also a single-stroke letter, starting by dropping down on the left side before continuing as a horizontal line towards the right.
ㄷ (디귿, digeut)
Your first two-stroke character. Start by drawing the top line, from left to right. Then finish it by drawing ㄴ below the first line.
ㄹ (리을, rieul)
This is the first slightly more complex character. First, draw the shape of ㄱ, as instructed above. Then, draw a horizontal line, from the left to the right, so that the line touches the finishing tip of the ㄱ.
Then, finish off with an ㄴ, connecting it to the start of the horizontal line. In other words, to draw ㄹ, you can imagine yourself drawing ㄱ and ㄷ connected as one character.
ㅁ (미음, mieum)
Start by drawing a line from top to bottom. Next, connect a ㄱ shape to it, drawn on the right side of the line. Lastly, at the bottom of this figure, draw a horizontal line from left to right. As a result, you should now see a box shape, aka the Korean character ㅁ.
ㅂ (비읍, bieup)
Again, start by drawing a vertical line. Then, draw another vertical line next to it, but not to touch the two lines. Now, draw two small horizontal lines between these two vertical lines, both from left going to right, the first one around the center and the second one right at the bottom.
ㅅ (시읏, sieut)
Start this one from the center top, first drawing a line going down towards the left, then going back to the top spot to draw another line to the right.
ㅇ (이응, ieung)
For another single stroke character, simply draw a circle, counterclockwise, to get the character ㅇ.
ㅈ (지읏, jieut)
Start by drawing a horizontal line, from the left going to the right. Then, draw the legs as you drew the Korean character ㅅ.
ㅊ (치읓, chieut)
Start by drawing a small horizontal line that should be narrower than the rest of the character. Then, below this line, draw the character ㅈ.
ㅋ (키읔, kieuk)
First, draw the character ㄱ as you normally would. Then, add another horizontal line from left to right, below the higher line, and connect it to the vertical line.
ㅌ (티읕, tieut)
For this character, first stroke the highest horizontal line. Then follow by drawing another horizontal line below it. Lastly, in one stroke, draw the character ㄴ, so that it connects to the horizontal lines you drew first.
ㅍ (피읖, pieup)
Start by drawing a horizontal line, from left to right. Then, draw two vertical lines from top to bottom. The first one on the left, then one on the right. Finish by drawing a horizontal line at the bottom, from left to right, connecting to both of the vertical lines.
ㅎ (히읗, hieuh)
Begin by drawing a small horizontal line. Below this line, draw a wider horizontal line. Finish off by drawing a circle below these two lines, counterclockwise.
How to write Korean letters – VowelsUnlike consonants, vowels are primarily made up of lines. The correct stroke order for each Korean vowel is illustrated below.
ㅏ (a)
First, draw a vertical line, top to bottom. Then, find the middle of the line and draw a small horizontal line onto the right side.
ㅑ (ya)
Start by drawing the vertical line from top to bottom. Then, connect to its right side two short horizontal lines.
ㅐ (ae)
First, drawㅏ as instructed above. Then, draw another vertical line, from top to bottom, to connect to where the small horizontal line ends.
ㅒ (yae)
First, draw ㅑ as instructed above. Then, draw another vertical line, from top to bottom, to connect to where the small horizontal lines end.
ㅓ (eo)
Begin by drawing the small horizontal line, from left to right. Then, connect a longer vertical line to its right tip, from top to bottom.
ㅕ (yeo)
Begin by drawing two small horizontal lines, from left to the right side, one above the other. Then, connect a longer vertical line to where they end on the right, from top to bottom.
ㅔ (e)
First, draw ㅓ as instructed above. Then, next to the first vertical line, draw another one, from top to bottom, so that they are close but do not touch.
ㅖ (ye)
First, drawㅕ as instructed above. Then, next to this, draw another vertical line.
ㅗ (o)
First, draw a short vertical line from top to bottom. Then, below it, draw a horizontal line, from left to the right side, connecting to the vertical line in the center.
ㅛ (yo)
First, draw two short vertical lines, from top to bottom. Then, below them, draw a horizontal line, from the left to the right, to connect to the vertical lines.
ㅜ (u)
First, draw a horizontal line. Then, find the center of that line and draw a short vertical line connected to it.
ㅠ (yu)
Draw a horizontal line first. Then, connected to this line, draw two short vertical lines.
ㅡ (eu)
A very easy one, simply draw a horizontal line from left to right.
ㅣ(i)
Lastly, just as easy as ㅡ, you can draw a vertical from top to bottom. That’s it!
Modifications to the traditional look of lettersAs you may have noticed, some modifications to some of the letters’ look appear depending on the font used as you write the Korean alphabet. Most notably, ㅊ and ㅎ appear to lose the small horizontal line at the top instead of being drawn as a short vertical line connecting to the longer horizontal line.
This is completely normal to see especially when typing on your computer using a basic Western font. However, at least as long as you are a beginner, we advise using the traditional order of strokes and methods to write Korean letters.
The Korean stroke order of a syllableHow about the order of strokes for a syllable? Depending on the letters that a syllable is constructed of, the order is either left to right, top to bottom – or a combination of both!
Here are some examples.
가요 (gayo, to go)
The syllable 가 is written from left to right. Meaning, first write ㄱ and then add ㅏ. Meanwhile, the syllable 요 is done top to bottom, starting with ㅇ and then adding ㅛ.
닭 (dal, chicken)
Here, on the other hand, a combination of sorts is used as there are four letters in the syllable. First, start from left to right with the top row, withㄷ and then ㅏ. Afterward, move onto the bottom row, first write ㄹ and then ㄱ.
How important is stroke order for Hangul?In learning how to write Korean letters, stroke orders may often be overlooked. Although the output may appear the same, following stroke orders essentially make a difference for the following reasons. If you’re in South Korea, you might come across
Your writing will look neater.
Following the correct order of the stroke as you write a Hangul character produces a neater result. When you write the Korean alphabet without following the stroke order, it often results in messier handwriting, making it hard for the reader to comprehend.
It’s easy to understand your handwriting.
Even when you’re writing quickly, Korean alphabet letters are easily understandable when the correct stroke order was followed when it was written. The reader can correctly interpret the writing based on the correct number of strokes and the order of strokes you used.
It makes calligraphy easier.
If you’re also into calligraphy, knowing the correct stroke order in Hangul will help you produce a better result. This is because the Korean alphabet follows the rules of Chinese calligraphy, which includes the order of the strokes.
Is there cursive in Korean?Yes, however, not in the same way in English the Latin alphabet. There are no specific rules or standards when it comes to writing cursive in Korean, so it is not official, unlike the Latin alphabet. Think of it as your handwritten version of the Korean alphabet, usually with lesser strokes.
Cursive in English letters are written in a continuous and flowing manner as it forms a word. When cursive in Korean is written, each letter still has to be separate. The Korean alphabet is already clustered when it forms syllables, so joining them together might make it difficult to read.
How do you write in Korean naturally?Just like learning Korean language in general, practicing regularly will help you improve. If you want to have natural Korean handwriting, it’s best to expose yourself constantly to different materials you can use for practice. As you do so, it’s best to follow the stroke order early on to help you get used to it.
Hurray, we hope this has been helpful! You should now be able to write the Korean alphabet in the correct order! Did you find all of this simple and logical to understand, or was a particular character giving you a hard time? Don’t worry, as you can double-check your work here, and consistent practice will help you the most. Comment what you think below this article, and we’ll support you as much as we can!
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