For many beginners preparing for TOPIK 1, distinguishing between -에 and -에서 is one of the most common grammar challenges. Even though both particles are related to location, their meanings are clearly different — and choosing the wrong one can completely change the sentence. In this post, we’ll clearly compare these two grammar points, look at practical examples, and see how they appear in the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK).   🔎 Why Is This Important? In TOPIK 1 , gra