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(Note: This analysis is based on top search terms by Korean users on Google.) The “Google guy” writes about Google again… Many bloggers want to boost traffic to their websites.But most don’t even know what people are actually searching for.(Yes… this might be about me too.)In this post, I’ll explore the most-searched keywords on Google…
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I’ve always admired Chinese history—its grandeur, complexity, and the cultural continuity spanning millennia.But admiration doesn’t mean turning a blind eye to contradictions.At the center of this complexity stands the Great Wall, and at its easternmost edge lies the Shanhaiguan Pass—the so-called “First Gate Under Heaven.” 🏯 Shanhaiguan – Where the Wall Begins, and Civilizations Diverge…
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Summer vacation season has officially begun.But flight prices? Yeah… they’re already sky-high.It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially if you haven’t booked anything yet. That’s when I always turn to Skyscanner – the tool I trust most as a spontaneous, flexible traveler. ✈️ So What’s So Good About Skyscanner? Skyscanner is a flight search engine that…
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“Do you know about Goguryeo’s Cheolli Jangseong?”When I asked ChatGPT, it confidently answered:“It’s a wall stretching from the Chongchon River to the Amnok River.”But wait—That’s Goryeo’s wall, not Goguryeo’s. The Name We Forgot to Remember Most people, when they hear Cheolli Jangseong (천리장성, “Thousand-Li Wall”), instantly think of Goryeo, not Goguryeo. But historically, Goguryeo also…
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Lately, I’ve been watching a Korean travel show called “Born to Travel the World” (태어난김에 세계일주),and I’m constantly amazed by how perfect the BGM choices are.In the latest season, they played “Ashitaka Sekki” by Joe Hisaishi (from Princess Mononoke),and wow… it was such a perfect fit for the scene that I literally got chills.That moment…
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🧍♂️ Who Is the “Fun-Cool-Sexy” Guy?The term Fun-Cool-Sexy Guy (ファン・クール・セクシー座) originated from a Japanese man’s self-introduction video.He seriously described himself as “fun, cool, and sexy,”and the unexpected combination of confidence and sincerity quickly made him a meme icon online. (Side note: He’s reportedly now working in Japan’s rice reserve operations – yes, really.) This post…
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“What kind of person am I?”It’s an age-old question—familiar to everyone, yet never easy to answer. We turn to personality tests, ask our friends for feedback, keep journals, or try to observe ourselves more consciously.These days, some people ask this question to artificial intelligence.I’m one of them. When writing personal statements (like résumés or job…
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I recently picked up something called a “Mystic Peach” at the local supermarket.Apparently, it’s a newly developed variety of peach here in Korea. The name caught me off guard—Mystic? It felt like a name trying a bit too hard.But right then, a wave of peach-related memories started flooding back. There are so many types of…
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After each trip, we often come back with lots of photos—but the memories of “where exactly we went and how we got there” tend to fade quickly. That’s why I use Google Maps whenever I travel. 📍 Leaving My Footprints on the Map The image below shows a snapshot of my personal travel history,carefully marked…
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Have you ever stumbled upon the Korean terms “에겐남 (Egen-nam)” or “테토녀 (Teto-nyeo)” while browsing social media or blog posts?At first glance, they might sound like game characters or internet nicknames—but they’re actually popular new slang words in Korea, reflecting modern views on gender expression and personality. Let’s break them down. 🧔 에겐남 (Egen-nam) =…
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