S1E24 Korean Listening Practice (TOPIK 2–3) | New Year (韓国の正月料理と日の出)

🎬 Study this episode with Korean subtitles on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bq_0MPi05PY🌍 Multilingual subtitles available (EN / JP / FR and more)In this episode, Yuka experiences the warm traditions of a Korean New Year. She shares her first Seollal (Lunar New Year) memories:Culinary Discovery: Tasting 'Tteokguk' for the first time and learning the meaning behind sliced 'Garae-tteok'—wishing for a long, healthy life.New Year's Sunrise: Braving the freezing cold to watch the first sunrise of the year and feeling hopeful for the months ahead.Heartfelt Wishes: Sharing New Year's resolutions with friends—from Yuka's goal of improving her Korean to Seho’s determination to start a diet.Cultural Nuance: Understanding the playful Korean saying that you only "grow one year older" after finishing a bowl of Tteokguk.This dialogue-based episode is perfect for practicing future plans (-기로 하다), cultural vocabulary, and conversational structures used among friends and elders. Ideal for TOPIK 2–3 learners who want to naturally learn about Korean seasonal customs and daily life expressions.