Leaving Korea to Find Inspiration for My Next Story
- Mar 14
- 2 min read
저는 며칠 전 한국을 떠나 동남아에 왔어요.
A few days ago, I left Korea and came to Southeast Asia.
다음 소설에 대한 아이디어를 얻으려고요! 환경을 바꾸면 좋은 아이디어가 떠오르니까요.
I came here to get ideas for my next novel! Changing environments often helps new ideas come to mind.
여기는 인천 공항이에요. 여러분이 한국에 오면 아마 이 공항을 이용하게 될 거예요. 제가 제일 좋아하는 공항이에요.
This is Incheon Airport. If you come to Korea, you will probably use this airport. It’s my favorite airport.
인천 공항에 박물관이 생겼는데 제가 갔을 때는 문이 닫혀 있었어요.
A museum has opened at Incheon Airport, but it was closed when I went.
인천 공항에 오면 무료로 전통놀이를 해 보세요!
If you come to Incheon Airport, try traditional games for free!
이건 제가 탄 비행기예요.
This is the plane I took.
기내식이 나왔는데 맛있었어요. 그런데 양이 너무 적어서 배가 고팠어요. 😭
The in-flight meal was served, and it was delicious. But the portion was so small that I was still hungry.
목적지에 도착하자마자 음식점에 갔어요. 닭고기와 밥을 시켰어요. 아주 맛있었어요.
As soon as I arrived at my destination, I went to a restaurant. I ordered chicken and rice. It was very delicious.
여기는 제가 몇 주간 지낼 방입니다. 건너편에 다른 가정집이 보여요.
This is the room where I will stay for a few weeks. I can see another family’s house across from it.
이 나라에서 제가 좋은 아이디어를 얻길 기원해 주세요. 더 재밌고, 학습어 공부에 더 도움이 되는 다음 소설을 쓸 수 있도록요.
Please wish me luck so that I can get good ideas in this country and write a next novel that is more exciting and more helpful for learning Korean.
QUIZ
동남아에 있는 이 나라는 어디일까요?
Which country in Southeast Asia is this?
(Hint: the airplane picture above)
Written by Saehee Um
Saehee Um is the creator of ToonToon Korean and the author of illustrated novels for Korean learners. Her books combine binge-worthy storytelling, real-life dialogue, and cultural insights to make learning Korean engaging and fun.
She writes Korean learning novels presented in a K-drama-style script, helping learners improve their Korean through dramatic stories and immersive dialogue.
