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Oxford English Dictionary Adds 26 New Korean Words

SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — Some 20 new words have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) published by Oxford University Press in Britain, reflecting the spread of Korean culture across the globe. The Oxford University Press announced that the dictionary’s September update included 26 words related to Korean culture. “K-pop, K-drama, K-beauty, [...]

Term for Korean Traditional Clothing ‘Hanbok’ Listed in Collins Dictionary

SEOUL, May 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The Voluntary Agency Network of Korea (VANK), a civic group promoting the country and its history online for an international audience, reported Tuesday that the Korean word “hanbok,” which refers to a Korean traditional garment, has been listed in the Collins English Dictionary. This recent report comes as a [...]