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Korean Proverb Series 91Whipping a Running Horse“말 달리는데 채찍질”(Mal dallineunde chaejjikjil)🕰️ 1. The Proverb’s Core MeaningThe Korean proverb “말 달리는데 채찍질” literally means“Whipping a horse that is already running.”It describes adding force or pressureto something that is already going well on its own.Rather than helping, such action is often unnecessaryand can even be excessive or counterproductiv..

Korean Proverb Series 90If Things Go Wrong, People Blame Their Ancestors“안 되면 조상 탓 된다”(An doemyeon josang tat doenda)🕰️ 1. The Proverb’s Core MeaningThe Korean proverb “안 되면 조상 탓 된다” literally means“If something doesn’t work out, people blame their ancestors.”It humorously criticizes the human tendencyto shift responsibility away from oneself when things go wrong.Instead of acknowledging mistak..

Korean Proverb Series 89Enemies Meet on a Narrow Bridge“원수는 외나무다리에서 만난다”(Wonsu-neun oenamudari-eseo mannanda)🕰️ 1. The Proverb’s Core MeaningThe Korean proverb “원수는 외나무다리에서 만난다” literally means“Enemies meet on a narrow wooden bridge.”It expresses the idea that even if you try to avoid someone you dislike,fate may eventually bring you face to face —often in a situation where neither can escape.A..

Korean Proverb Series 88Even a Mouse Hole Has Its Day of Sunshine“쥐구멍에도 볕 들 날 있다”(Jwigumeong-edo byeot deul nal itda)🕰️ 1. The Proverb’s Core MeaningThe Korean proverb “쥐구멍에도 볕 들 날 있다” literally means“Even a mouse hole has a day when sunlight enters.”It expresses hope that even the most unfortunate or hidden placeswill eventually experience better days.No matter how small, poor, or unlucky some..

Korean Proverb Series 87Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire“아닌 땐 굴뚝에 연기 나랴”(Anin ttaen gulttuk-e yeongi narya)🕰️ 1. The Proverb’s Core MeaningThe Korean proverb “아닌 땐 굴뚝에 연기 나랴” literally means“Would smoke come out of a chimney if nothing were burning?”It expresses the idea that rumors or accusations usually have some underlying cause.While not every rumor is entirely true,persistent signs or rep..

Korean Proverb Series 82Rice Cake in a Painting“그림의 떡”(Geurim-ui tteok)🕰️ 1. The Proverb’s Core MeaningThe Korean proverb “그림의 떡” literally means“Rice cake in a painting.”It refers to something that looks attractive but cannot be used or enjoyed —a beautiful illusion with no practical value.Just like a painted rice cake cannot satisfy hunger,some promises or opportunities exist only in appearan..

Korean Proverb Series 81Won’t Believe It Even If You Say You Make Soy Paste with Beans“콩으로 메주를 쑨다 해도 안 믿는다”(Kong-euro mejureul ssunda haedo an midneunda)🕰️ 1. The Proverb’s Core MeaningThe Korean proverb “콩으로 메주를 쑨다 해도 안 믿는다” literally means“They won’t believe it even if you say you made fermented soybean bricks from beans.”Because meju (메주) is made from beans,this proverb describes someone who..

Korean Proverb Series 80A Drowning Person Will Even Grab at Straw“물에 빠지면 지푸라기라도 잡는다”(Mure ppajimyeon jipulagirado jabneunda)🕰️ 1. The Proverb’s Core MeaningThe Korean proverb “물에 빠지면 지푸라기라도 잡는다” literally means“A drowning person will even grab at straw.”It describes how someone in desperate circumstanceswill cling to anything — even something useless or unreliable —in the hope that it might sav..

Korean Proverb Series 79Slapped in Jongno, Glare at the Han River“종로에서 뺨 맞고 한강 가서 눈 흘긴다”(Jongno-eseo ppyam matgo Hangang gaseo nun heul-ginda)🕰️ 1. The Proverb’s Core MeaningThe Korean proverb “종로에서 뺨 맞고 한강 가서 눈 흘긴다” literally means“Being slapped in Jongno, then going to the Han River to glare.”It describes someone who cannot confront the person who actually wronged them,so they express anger e..

Korean Proverb Series 78Picking Your Teeth After Drinking Cold Water“냉수 먹고 이쑤신다”(Naengsu meokgo issu-sinda)🕰️ 1. The Proverb’s Core MeaningThe Korean proverb “냉수 먹고 이쑤신다” literally means“Picking your teeth after drinking only cold water.”It humorously describes someone pretending to have eaten something fancyor acting as if they have achieved something,even when nothing has actually happened.In..