The Why of Koreans 001 Why do Koreans 'EAT' their age? The Deep Meaning Behind Tteokguk 한국인은 왜 나이를 '먹는다'고 할까?

from KoreanBuddyKjin · host Korean Buddy K.JIN 케이진

Have you ever wondered why Koreans say they "eat" their age instead of just getting older? In Korea, the New Year isn't just about changing calendar dates. It's a time to renew life, connected deeply with a special bowl of soup called Tteokguk (떡국).Today, let's dive into the beautiful and philosophical meaning behind this unique Korean expression and explore how Koreans view time and life through a bowl of warm soup.📌 ⁠www.youtube.com/@케이진kjin⁠📌 If you join the YouTube membership, you can enjoy the extended podcast content. Plus, you can download the Korean script PDF for note-taking for free.📌 Join the Membership and enjoy the benefits! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjLys1wWLJLyCJy7n6tRuGA/join#koreanpodcast #korean #koreanlistening #koreanwords @spotifypodcaster