12/3 Talk about end-of-year parties in Korea.

Koreans get extra busy in December due to end-of-year parties.
* end-of-year party (blowout): 송년회
* alma mater: one's old school, 모교
ex> I've been extra busy this week.
ex> I've been drinking way too much because of all those end-of-year parties I've been attending.

Companies typically organize an end-of-year blowout to appreciate a year's worth of hard work.
ex> Thank you for organizing this wonderful event.

Some companies even hold raffle drawings and give away prizes.
* raffle drawing: 추첨행사
* give away: 나누어 주다.

End-of-year get-togethers with friends are a bit more low-key, but equally enjoyable.
* get-together: 모임
* low-key: 절제된, 덜 화려한
ex> Their wedding was a very low-key affair.

There are also many school reunions held during this time.
* school reunion: 동문회

A typical Korean adult would attend three or four of these parties on average.

@ Can I jump in with you?  너하고 같이 타고 가도 되니?