In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, she shared her impressions of life in Korea and some amusing moments.
“I was born in 1992 in the village of Kara-Tash, located in the Nookat district of the Osh region. I received my higher education at the Osh State Pedagogical Institute in the English language faculty, where my interest in foreign languages developed and my horizons expanded. However, I believe that life lessons are also an important part of education. In recent years, I have been paying special attention to language learning and reading historical and analytical works,” she said.
According to her, she moved to Korea in 2022.
“Coming to Korea was an important step in my life. The new culture, environment, and pace of life became not only a challenge for me but also an opportunity to understand myself more deeply. I consciously chose this path for my personal development,” the young woman noted.
Currently, Zhipara lives in Korea with her family; she has a son and a daughter.
Additionally, she talked about raising children in Korea.
“My daughter will soon finish the second grade, and my son is only three years old. It is a great responsibility and motivation for me to see my children grow, learn, and develop. Living abroad with my family has taught me the importance of upbringing, patience, and supporting each other.
In Korea, children are taken very seriously. The educational system here is strong, and the competition is high. From an early age, children are taught discipline, hard work, and responsibility, while attention is paid to their safety and psychological well-being. However, such a system requires a lot of patience from parents,” she added.
Zhipara also shared her observations about the similarities and differences between Kyrgyzstan and Korea.
“One of the similarities is the respect for family and elders. In both countries, traditions and order play an important role. However, in Korea, discipline and punctuality are noticeably higher, while in Kyrgyzstan, there is more of a sense of human warmth and the free nature of people,” she explained.
She recalled some funny incidents that happened to her after moving to Korea.
“When I first arrived, there were many interesting moments. One of them still makes me smile: at the ‘oturushka’ (black cash), I misnamed the amount and found myself in an awkward situation. Koreans use more complex terms to denote money. For example, I habitually referred to 10,000 won as ‘10 som’. The woman didn’t understand me, and I repeated it over and over.
Another funny incident occurred when I was just starting to learn Korean. I went to the hospital and confidently said ‘kimchi’ instead of pronouncing the word ‘cough,’ which in Korean sounds like ‘gichim,’” she recounted.
Zhipara added that she continues to engage in self-development and plans to implement useful projects in the future.
“My life is focused on self-development, creativity, and gaining knowledge. Learning languages, creating content, and exchanging ideas is not just work for me; it’s a way of life.
In the future, I want to implement projects that will have meaning and help both me and those around me. I believe that success is not about money or fame, but about inner peace and a positive influence on people,” she concluded.
