In an interview with a Turmush correspondent, Zhypara shared her life in Korea and recounted some interesting experiences.
“I was born in 1992 in the village of Kara-Tash, located in the Nookat district of the Osh region. I received higher education at the Osh State Pedagogical Institute in the Faculty of English Languages, which significantly influenced my interest in foreign languages and shaped my worldview. However, I believe that life lessons are also an integral part of my education. In recent years, I have been paying special attention to language learning and reading historical and analytical books,” she noted.
Zhypara added that her journey to Korea began in 2022.
“Moving to Korea was a significant step in my life. The new culture and lifestyle opened new horizons for me and allowed me to better understand myself. This move was a conscious step towards personal development,” she shared.
Currently, Zhypara lives in Korea with her family; she has a son and a daughter.
She also talked about raising children in Korea.
“My daughter is currently finishing the second grade, and my son is three years old. Watching my children grow and develop is my main motivation and responsibility. Living abroad with family has taught me the importance of patience, mutual support, and attention to upbringing,” she said.
Zhypara emphasized that in Korea, children are treated with great responsibility. The education system here is strong, and the competition is high. From an early age, children are taught discipline and responsibility, and their safety and psychological well-being are prioritized. However, such a system requires significant patience from parents.
The Kyrgyzstani woman also compared the cultural aspects of both countries.
“Respect for family and elders is what unites Kyrgyzstan and Korea. In both countries, traditions play an important role. However, in Korea, discipline and punctuality are held to a much higher standard. In Kyrgyzstan, there is a greater sense of human warmth and freedom,” she noted.
Zhypara also shared some amusing situations that occurred after her move.
“When I first arrived in Korea, there were many funny moments. One of them I still remember with a smile: at the ‘oturushka’ (black cash), I made a mistake with the name of the amount and found myself in an awkward situation. In Korea, it’s harder to name money, as we are used to speaking in abbreviations. For example, I referred to 10,000 won as ‘10 som.’ The woman I told this to didn’t understand, and I kept repeating the same thing over and over,” she recounted.
“Another comical moment happened when I just started learning Korean. I went to the hospital and confidently pronounced the word ‘cough’ in Korean — gichim, but mistakenly said kimchi instead,” she added.
Zhypara continues to develop and plans to implement projects that will be beneficial for society.
“I am engaged in self-development, creativity, and language learning. Creating content and exchanging ideas is not just work for me; it’s a way of life. In the future, I want to launch projects that will help me and those around me grow. For me, success is not about money or fame, but about inner peace and leaving a positive mark,” she concluded.
