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When you’re in Seoul, there’s a tower you’ll notice almost everywhere.
It’s N Seoul Tower. (남산타워)
Its official name is N Seoul Tower, but it’s often still called Namsan Tower.
You can spot it from a distance, and it sits right in the center of the city.
Why do people visit?
N Seoul Tower is a place where you can look out over Seoul.
From the observation deck, the entire city spreads out in front of you....
“Jjan~” (jjan) is the sound Koreans make when clinking glasses.
It is commonly used when making a toast.
When is it used
• Before drinking
• While clinking glasses
• To match the group’s mood
What it means...
In Korea, people typically use both a spoon and chopsticks during meals.
Tableware in Korea
A typical Korean meal includes both tools.
• Spoon: for rice and soup
• Chopsticks: for side dishes
Each has a distinct role.
Characteristics of Korean Spoons...
“Namsachin” (nam-sa-chin) and “yeosachin” (yeo-sa-chin) are shortened forms meaning “male friend” and “female friend.”
Meaning
• Namsachin A male friend
• Yeosachin A female friend
Why these terms are used
They are used to make it clear that the relationship is not romantic.
There is also “sseomsachin”...
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