Korean Proverb Series 59The Upper Water Must Be Clear for the Lower to Be Clean“윗물이 맑아야 아랫물이 맑다”(Witmul-i malgaya aret-mul-i malgda)🕰️ 1. The Proverb’s Core MeaningThe Korean proverb “윗물이 맑아야 아랫물이 맑다” literally means“The water below can only be clean if the water above is clear.”It teaches that leaders, parents, or elders set the examplefor those who follow them.If those in higher positions act..
