Korean slang, explained in English · 94
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- 코로나 이혼korona ihonDivorce resulting from marital conflict as couples spend more time at home together because of COVID-19.Divorce resulting from marital conflict as couples spend more time at home together because of COVID-19.
- 코로나 레드korona redeuAn expression for anger felt as COVID-19 spreads and persists.An expression for anger felt as COVID-19 spreads and persists.
- 코로나케이션koronakeisyeonA figurative expression for in-person schooling being replaced by online classes during COVID-19 and feeling like a vacation.A figurative expression for in-person schooling being replaced by online classes during COVID-19 and feeling like a vacation.
- 코로노미 쇼크koronomi syokeuThe economic shock of reduced consumption and greater livelihood hardship or lost sales caused by COVID-19.The economic shock of reduced consumption and greater livelihood hardship or lost sales caused by COVID-19.
- 코세페kosepeA shortened name for the Korean shopping event Korea Sale Festa.A shortened name for the Korean shopping event Korea Sale Festa.
- 코스닥koseudakKorean venture-oriented stock marketThe name of a Korean stock market centered on venture businesses and small and medium-sized companies.
- 코스어koseueoSomeone who recreates the clothes and appearance of a comic or game character.Someone who recreates the clothes and appearance of a comic or game character.
- 코스멀틱koseumeoltikA cosmetic product with two or more uses.A cosmetic product with two or more uses.
- 코스프레koseupeureDressing up and using makeup to recreate a character from comics, movies, or games.Dressing up and using makeup to recreate a character from comics, movies, or games.
- 코시kosiKindness, order, cleanliness, etiquetteA compact expression urging people to practice kindness, order, cleanliness, and etiquette together.
- KOSPI 200kospi 200Index of 200 major Korean stocksA Korean stock index reflecting market-capitalization movements in 200 major listed stocks.
- 코티지코어kotijikoeoA style emphasizing nature-inspired patterns, a rural atmosphere, and vintage elements.A style emphasizing nature-inspired patterns, a rural atmosphere, and vintage elements.
- KOTRAkotraKorean trade and investment promotion corporationA Roman-letter abbreviation for 대한무역투자진흥공사 (Korea trade and investment promotion corporation) used in the article of the time.
- KPGAkpgaKorean professional golf associationAn English abbreviation for 한국 프로 골프 협회, the Korean professional golf association.
- KT마크ktmakeuKorean new-technology recognition markA Korean new-technology recognition mark awarded to excellent new-technology products developed domestically.
- KTXktxKorean high-speed train serviceAn English abbreviation for Korea’s high-speed trains and their operating service.
- 쿡방kukbangA broadcast or video showing cooking.A broadcast or video showing cooking.
- 쿠킹덤kukingdeomA shortened title for the mobile game ‘쿠키런: 킹덤’.A shortened title for the mobile game ‘쿠키런: 킹덤’.
- 쿨케이션kulkeisyeonA vacation to a cool-weather destination to escape the heat.A vacation to a cool-weather destination to escape the heat.
- 쿨내kullaeGiving off a cool attitudeThe impression of a cool, relaxed attitude or atmosphere, as in “giving off a cool vibe.”
- 쿠플kupeulA shortened name for the online video service Coupang Play.A shortened name for the online video service Coupang Play.
- 쿠포카kupokaA shortened title for the mobile game ‘쿠키런 포 카카오’.A shortened title for the mobile game ‘쿠키런 포 카카오’.
- 쿠폰족kuponjokConsumers who collect discount coupons to buy products.Consumers who collect discount coupons to buy products.
- 쿠션자금kusyeonjageumSpare funds cushioning sudden expensesShort-term spare funds that can be drawn on when money is suddenly needed to soften a financial shock.
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