Preface 02
Note How to Use This Book 04
Table of Contents 08
Table of Contents 10
Introduction of Characters 14

Chapter 01 Understanding Korea 15
01 The palace is like a place of rest for the citizens of Seoul.
An ancient palace is like a place for relaxation for Seoulites.
16
02 02 There are a lot of events on Hangeul Day, right?
I heard there are a lot of events on Hangeul Proclamation Day.
26
03 Some people have traditional weddings.
Sometimes there are people who have traditional weddings.
36
04 King Sejong's achievements are countless.
King Sejong's achievements are so numerous that they are beyond counting.
46
05 Let's study again Let's review 56
Culture 62

Chapter 02 Consumption Habits 63
01 Money is important, but what’s more important is whether the job suits your aptitude.
Money is important, too,
but having a job that's a good fit for you is what really matters.
64
02 I applied here to demonstrate my diverse abilities.
I applied for this job because I would like to put my various skills to use.
74
03 Instead of spending money thoughtlessly, I need to develop the habit of saving.
Instead of spending money carelessly, I should get in the habit of saving money.
84
04 If you buy without thinking, you may end up paying more for nothing.
If you make purchases
without doing any research, you may end up paying more needlessly.
94
05 Let's study again Let's review 104
Culture 110

Chapter 03 Cultural Differences 111
01 Being horned means being angry.
Saying you've grown horns means you're angry.
112
02 When you go through difficult economic times, you tend to feel the value of money more.
Experiencing financial hardship makes you appreciate money more.
122
03 My cousin is planning a small wedding right now.
Just my cousin alone is planning a small wedding.
132
04 If I said I wanted to become independent and live alone, my father would obviously be against it.
If I say that I want to move out to live on my own, my father will obviously say no.
142
05 Let's study again Let's review 152
Culture 158

Chapter 04 Science and Lifestyle Cultural Lifestyle 159
01 This is the best way to dry a wet book.

This is the best way to dry a wet book.
160
02 What would you have done if you didn't have a smartphone?
What would we do without smartphones? 170
03 I think it depends on how you think about it.

That depends on how you see it.
180
04 They said they avoided the heat by fanning themselves on the veranda or soaking their feet in cool water.
They avoided the heat by fanning themselves while sitting on Daecheongmaru or by
Soaking their feet in cool water.
190
05 Let's study again Let's review 200
Culture 206

Chapter 05 Life During Study Abroad 207
01 Just because you have a lot of money doesn't mean you're happy.
Having a lot of money doesn't guarantee happiness for everyone.
208
02 Many people live without knowing how they want to live.

So many people live their lives not knowing what they want to do with them.
218
03 I don't think having a lot of friends is necessarily a good thing.
I don't think it's absolutely a good thing to have a lot of friends.
228
04 Anyone can come and listen, whether they are a local resident or not.
Regardless of whether you're a local resident or not, everyone is welcome to attend.
238
05 Let's study again Let's review 248
Culture 254

Appendix
Answers 256
Listening Scripts 266
Dialogue Translations 281
Culture Section Translations 286
Index 288

-Systematic learning that will help you prepare for the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK II) Level 4!
Upon completing Master Korean 4-2, you will be able to challenge TOPIK II Level 4 by systematically studying speaking, listening, reading, and writing.


-A variety of fun assignment activities using communication-centered teaching methods!
By effectively utilizing the Korean language education experience and empirical data accumulated by the writing team over many years, learners can practice constructing discourse appropriate to real-life communication situations through task completion.


-Provides a variety of visual and audio materials appropriate to each chapter's situation!
You can learn more interestingly with rich illustrations and photos that enhance the learning effect, as well as MP3 audio materials with professional voice actors.

-Provides vivid Korean cultural materials with interesting topics and content.
We provide detailed and vivid information about Korean culture that students may be curious about through English translation.