Beginning My Journey: Why South Korea?

I feel very privileged to be able to travel to South Korea on my own to learn Korean.

When I tell people that I am going to South Korea to study Korean, the first question they usually ask is: Why?

But I sometimes wonder, why does one need a special reason to do something new, challenging and ambitious? And why should anyone feel obliged to justify following a dream?

Staying Curious, Active and Young at Heart

I am 60 years old and I feel great. I exercise regularly and still feel young at heart. I believe I need challenges in my life to avoid feeling mentally or creatively stuck in a middle-aged routine.

At some point, I made the decision to leave my career as a lawyer and move toward a more creative life.

During the early years of the Covid period, I spent more time at home and began watching Korean films, series and listening to Korean music. The sound of the Korean language really appealed to me.

Because I enjoy new challenges, I started learning Korean using a language app. However, like many people, I needed stronger motivation to study regularly.

So I decided to be ambitious.

I enrolled in a Korean language course in the Netherlands to learn the basics and afterwards to take an intensive follow-up course in Seoul.

Flying to South Korea: The Start of My Adventure

Because I can, I decided to take a bold step.

At the end of March, I will fly to South Korea. From that moment, my real adventure begins.

This journey is not only about travel or learning a language. It is also a journey of exploration, discovering new places, new experiences and perhaps something deeper within myself.

Recording My Journey

Through this blog, I try to regularly record my adventure.

Not only for myself, but also for my family, friends and anyone who would like to follow along.


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