Korean5 Why Do Koreans Believe You Shouldn’t Whistle at Night? – Superstitions and Modern Perceptions Why Do Koreans Believe You Shouldn’t Whistle at Night? – Superstitions and Modern PerceptionsIn Korea, there is a common belief that whistling at night can attract ghosts.The eerie sound of a whistle traveling through the quiet night was thought to summon spirits or goblins.Additionally, some regions believed that whistling could provoke snakes, making it a potentially dangerous act after dark.T.. 2025. 2. 13. What Does ‘Maebjjiri’ (맵찔이) Mean in Korea? – Koreans’ Love for Spicy Food & Spice Tolerance Levels What Does ‘Maebjjiri’ (맵찔이) Mean in Korea? – Koreans’ Love for Spicy Food & Spice Tolerance Levels When people think of Korean food, one of the first things that comes to mind is spicy flavors. Dishes like kimchi (김치) , tteokbokki(떡볶이), buldak (불닭,fire chicken), and spicy seafood stew are staples in Korean cuisine. But here’s the thing—not all Koreans can handle spicy food!That’s where the fun .. 2025. 2. 13. Why You Shouldn’t Write Names in Red Ink in Korea – A Superstition About Death Why You Shouldn’t Write Names in Red Ink in Korea – A Superstition About DeathAs a korean child, you might have heard someone say, "Never write a name in red ink!"In Korea, teachers use red pens to mark homework, circle correct answers, or point out mistakes, but writing someone’s name in red? That’s a big no-no! But why is that? 1. Red Ink = A Name of the DeceasedIn Korea, the color red is o.. 2025. 2. 12. Korean Dining Culture: Kimchi, Refrigerators, and the 12-Dish Table Korean Eating HabitsKoreans are often said to have large appetites.In records left by foreign missionaries who came to Korea during the late Joseon Dynasty (about 100 years ago), there are many stories about Koreans eating significantly more than the Japanese, for instance, and about their astonishingly large meals.Even today, Western-style course meals often feel insufficient for the average Ko.. 2025. 1. 17. A Korean's Guide to '짤 Jjal': The Origins and Meaning of Korean Memes What is the Korean word for 'meme'So, in Korean, the word "meme" is often just called "밈" (pronounced "meem"), but people usually say "짤" (pronounced like "jjal"). It refers to those short, funny images or GIFs you see online. Even short videos or TikTok-like clips can be called "짤." There’s also a term "움짤," which is short for "움직이는 짤," meaning a moving meme or GIF, but '움짤's not used as much .. 2024. 8. 7. 이전 1 다음
