Theme 1) The Moment I Connected with Korea

In Korean, the word “통하다” (“to connect/flow through”) has many meanings: 바람이 통하다 (air flows), 마음이 통하다 (hearts connect), 뜻이 통하다 (ideas connect), and more.

For this theme, we focus on the meaning of “to connect” — to truly relate and understand one another.

Language and culture are deeply intertwined. Learning a language is like peeking into the culture of the country where it is spoken. As we study, what once felt foreign gradually becomes familiar. Then one day, we realize we have truly connected with that country.

This theme invites you to share about the first moment you felt connected with Korea — the first time you understood a Korean person’s thoughts, or the moment you felt you truly understood Korean culture.

When was the moment you felt you had “connected” with Korea? Was there a time while learning Korean when you thought, “Ah, this is it!”? Tell us about that special moment — the instant that sent a thrill through you and brought a spontaneous smile to your face.

Examples:

“The Moment I Decided to Learn Korean”

“When I Realized I Really Understood Koreans”

“How I First Became Fond of Korea”

Theme 2)  My Hometown — We Have ‘This’ Too!    

From the comfort of our beds, we can easily see stories from the other side of the world through the internet and social media. We can admire glittering city skylines or sweeping green fields with just a flick of a finger. Sometimes, we even feel like we know everything about another country. But… do we really?

For this theme, we will share something about our hometown that we wish to tell Koreans. Maybe it’s something common where you live, but Koreans have never heard of it. Or perhaps it’s something you also use in your country, and Koreans are surprised: “You have this in your country too?”

To those who think they know your hometown from a short post or a quick clip, open up your bundle of hidden stories — stories that only you, as someone from your hometown, can tell.

To those who think they know your hometown from a short post or a quick clip, open up your bundle of hidden stories — stories that only you, as someone from your hometown, can tell. Share your treasures-like stories from your home that Koreans don’t yet know.  

Example:

“’This’ from My Hometown — I Want Korea to Know About It”

“Something from My Country That Others Don’t Know”

“My Hometown — Our OO is the Best”