Korean Letters Novels & Stories

Elena stared at the building in front of her. There was writing in Hangul above the door. Earlier, she had heard Kim Jiwon refer to it as Korean Spa Yeo Yong Guk. A Korean spa that used a structured spa system based on traditional Korean medicine. The spa also used massage techniques and equipment tailored to each individual's condition. They were waiting for Jiwon, who needed to confirm the reservation again after making it over the phone the previous night. While waiting for the woman, Elena turned to her husband, who had been quiet since the previous night. After finishing her shower, she noticed something different about him. Whatever Bum Sik had discussed, it was clear her husband had a

I responded, but my eyes were still looking through the car window. "Namjachingu isseo? (Do you have a boyfriend?)"she asked again. I understood what she meant to say because I've been studying the Korean language for about six months already. "Eopseo eomma. (I don't have, mom)" I responded. "Wae? (why) Joh-ahaneun sarami eopseo? (Don't you have someone you like?)" she asked again, trying to tease me. "Ajig nae ma-eumsog-eneun eobs-eo, eomma (not yet in my mind, mom.)"

He smied widely "Saranghae." Christian leaned to me and he kissed me..

(*KakaoTalk - application very popular in South Korea, used to communicate.) On Sunday Soo Min woke up with a huge headache thanks to which she immediately knew that had drunk a few glasses of soju too much yesterday. Soo Min didn't remember much of the evening, especially coming back home, but she hoped that didn't do or say anything stupid. While being in the living room, with a glass of water, sipping a bit to make swallowing of a pill for a headache easier, she received a text message. Soo Min put the glass down on the low table standing by the couch and in exchange lifted her phone from the counter and unlocked the screen, checking the content and who the message was from. It turned out

and is used by younger females towards older female friends or siblings. Noona--means "older sister" and is used by young males towards older female friends or siblings. Sunbae--means "senior" and is used by younger male and female students towards older male and female students. ssi-- means "Mr./Miss/Mrs." and is used towards someone you need to show respect. nim-- means "Mr./Miss/Mrs." and is a more polite way to show respect. I would also like to point out that ages are in South Korean form. If you are from the west and you are 18 you would be 19 in South Korea.

“What is he doing here?” Suneung, an abbreviation for College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) in Korean, is an eight-hour marathon of back-to-back exams, which not only dictates whether the students will go to university, but can affect their job prospects, income, where they will live and even future relationships (bbc.com) The number 22198 in Korean is a beeper code for I want to be alone with you.

Joan turned to the middle aged man who was grilling the chicken. Kylan eyes widened. The Middle aged man just stared at her,not understanding a word. "Dumb! How did you expect him to understand that?" Kylan shooked his head and faced the man. "She said she wanted 10 of this" He repeated in Korean and Joan blinked,she love everything about Korean, their culture especially thier language. She just feel for him even more. The skewers man added six more stick to the gills since he had only four left in fire.

Granny said happily to me, and left in smiles cause she has other customers to attend to “So I'm going to start by telling you the name of every dish here” “Wow, they all look nice and yummy” “Wait till you taste them” Charles bragged “So this here is Bibimbap” “Bibimbap?” “Hmm, it's a rice bowl with vegetables and beef, and this here is bulgogi, it's sliced marinated grilled beef” “The name is cultured, it sounds like it came from culture” “Koreans actually have good culture, and our food is one of them, this here is kimchi, it's a traditional side dish made from fermented vegetables usually cabbage or r****h with spice”

(Alessa) The nausea hit again the moment I read his reply. I was still in the tub, water cooling around me, when the phone buzzed. My hand shook as I opened the message. Korean characters first, then the English that made my breath catch: 언제든 준비됐어. 나 지금 아주 단단해. 너를 만지고 싶어. Whenever you’re ready. I’m very much ready and hard as a rock. I want to touch you.

As I went out of the bathroom, the smell of the food that Joash was cooking welcomed me. I smiled stupidly imagining my life with him. "YAH, neo geogi usgo meongcheong hae?" He shouted. I did not understand what he just said. I just smiled and walked near him. "The only Korean word that I know is SARANGHAE, so I'll take those words as I love you too, okay?" I said and laughed.