There are a number of special holidays in Korea that you'll find useful to know, especially if you're planning on traveling.
After this lesson you'll be able to pronounce all the holidays in Korean.
Resources for further reading:
Holidays in Korean
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휴일
hyuil
holiday
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크리스마스
Keuriseumaseu
Christmas
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생일
saeng-il
Birthday
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부활절
Buhwaljeol
Easter
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어버이날
Eobeo-i-nal
Parents' Day
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할로윈
Hallowin
Halloween
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새해 첫 날
Saehae Cheot Nal
New Year's Day
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추석
Chuseok
(Korean) Thanksgiving
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어린이날
Eorini-nal
Children's Day
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발렌타인데이
Ballentaindei
Valentine's Day
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광복절
Gwangbokjeol
Independence Day
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석가탄신일
Seokgatansin-il
Buddha's birthday
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현충일
Hyeonchung-il
Memorial Day
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설날
Seollal
Lunar New Year's Day
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제헌절
Jeheonjeol
Constitution day
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개천절
Gaecheonjeol
National Foundation Day
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한글날
Hangeulnal
Hangeul Proclamation Day
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That's it for this lesson.
For more lessons on Korean vocabulary I recommend these!
- Need to book a hotel in Korean? This is the vocab lesson for you.
- Going on a spending spree? Know your vocabulary to do with shopping in Korean.
- Understand signs in Korean. A super handy lesson (especially if you need to go to the toilet!).
안녕히 가세요! (Annyeonghi gaseyo!) "Goodbye!"
Sujung Lee: Rocket Korean
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