Uses of this two-way dictionary and practical phrasebook will be understood in both North and South Korea. It has 5000 entries and includes a primer in the Korean writing system (Hangul), which is used in all entries along with the official romanization taught by the Korean government. A pronunciation guide and a basic grammar also appear. Each of the 15 phrasebook chapters includes cultural information to help travellers avoid uncomfortable moments in situations such as dining out, shopping and seeking medical attention.
Table of Contents
Introduction; Korean Alphabet and Pronunciation Guide; Abbreviations; Korean-English Dictionary; English-Korean Dictionary; A Brief Korean Grammar; Korean Phrasebook; References.
Author Biography
Jeyseon Lee is Lecturer in Korean and Supervisor of Korean Language Courses at the University of California at San Diego. She received her PhD in Korean Linguistics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Kangjin Lee holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and teaches at the College of Business in Jeonju, South Korea.
