maniguana.
Not quite so random facts about Korea.
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history
just enough Korean history
The whole of Korean history as Koreans actually carry it — a handful of images per era, on a map you can drag from Gojoseon to today.
May 24, 2026
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language
in Korea, the title makes the relationship
Koreans rarely address anyone by name — they reach for a title instead. And the title you pick doesn't just label the relationship; it sets it. A tour of who gets called what, and why a single word can change the whole room.
May 21, 2026
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food
you think you know gukbap. but do you really?
A bowl of rice in broth that Koreans assemble themselves — and the quiet social rules baked into every spoonful.
May 18, 2026