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Korean Proverb : A Needle Thief Becomes a Cow Thief

Korean Proverb Series 56A Needle Thief Becomes a Cow Thief“바늘 도둑이 소 도둑 된다”(Baneul dodugi so doduk doenda)🕰️ 1. The Proverb’s Core MeaningThe Korean proverb “바늘 도둑이 소 도둑 된다” literally means“A thief who steals a needle will later steal a cow.”It warns that small wrongdoings, when ignored or excused,can grow into serious crimes or moral decay.A habit of dishonesty, even in trivial matters,eventual..

Korean Proverb Series 46Hiding a Duck’s Foot After Eating the Chicken“닭 잡아먹고 오리발 내민다”(Dak jabameokgo oribal naeminda)🕰️ 1. The Proverb’s Core MeaningThe Korean proverb “닭 잡아먹고 오리발 내민다” literally means“After eating the chicken, one shows a duck’s foot.”It describes someone who commits a wrongdoing but pretends to be innocent, offering an unconvincing excuse instead.The image is comical — as if s..

🍂 Korean Folktale Series 4“The Mischievous Goblin”(도깨비 · Dokkaebi)🕰️ 1. The StoryIn Korean folklore, Dokkaebi are not ordinary ghosts or demons but unique, goblin-like beings. They are said to arise from inanimate objects that have absorbed spiritual energy, such as an old broom, a worn-out pot, or even a farmer’s plow. Dokkaebi are best known for their mischievous tricks. They often appear at..