​S1E22 Korean Listening Practice (TOPIK 2–3) | Birthdays (韓国の誕生日とわかめスープ) episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 1 MIN

​S1E22 Korean Listening Practice (TOPIK 2–3) | Birthdays (韓国の誕生日とわかめスープ)

from Authentic Korean · host Jina

🎬 Study this episode with Korean subtitles on YouTube:https://youtu.be/5JOkR09eyVI🌍 Multilingual subtitles available (EN / JP / FR and more)In this episode, Yuka celebrates her first birthday in Korea and learns about local traditions.She talks about:Birthday Food: Trying 'Miyeok-guk' (Seaweed soup) and learning why Koreans eat it on their birthdays.Mother's Love: The touching meaning behind the soup—remembering one's mother after childbirth.Age Gap: Understanding the difference between 'International age' and 'Korean age' (20 vs. 21).Counting Age: Learning how to say "Seu-mu-sal" (20 years old) correctly.Birthday Gifts: Receiving a warm gift (gloves) from a friend.This episode is perfect for understanding the emotional and cultural side of Korean birthdays.Perfect for TOPIK 2–3 learners who want to deepen their cultural knowledge while practicing natural conversation.

🎬 Study this episode with Korean subtitles on YouTube:https://youtu.be/5JOkR09eyVI🌍 Multilingual subtitles available (EN / JP / FR and more)In this episode, Yuka celebrates her first birthday in Korea and learns about local traditions.She talks about:Birthday Food: Trying 'Miyeok-guk' (Seaweed soup) and learning why Koreans eat it on their birthdays.Mother's Love: The touching meaning behind the soup—remembering one's mother after childbirth.Age Gap: Understanding the difference between 'International age' and 'Korean age' (20 vs. 21).Counting Age: Learning how to say "Seu-mu-sal" (20 years old) correctly.Birthday Gifts: Receiving a warm gift (gloves) from a friend.This episode is perfect for understanding the emotional and cultural side of Korean birthdays.Perfect for TOPIK 2–3 learners who want to deepen their cultural knowledge while practicing natural conversation.

NOW PLAYING

​S1E22 Korean Listening Practice (TOPIK 2–3) | Birthdays (韓国の誕生日とわかめスープ)

0:00 1:34

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Authentic Korean?

This episode is 1 minute long.

When was this Authentic Korean episode published?

This episode was published on March 13, 2026.

What is this episode about?

🎬 Study this episode with Korean subtitles on YouTube:https://youtu.be/5JOkR09eyVI🌍 Multilingual subtitles available (EN / JP / FR and more)In this episode, Yuka celebrates her first birthday in Korea and learns about local traditions.She talks...

Can I download this Authentic Korean episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!