The Oxford English Dictionary just got a K-culture upgrade. In its December 2024 update, the dictionary added seven Korean words — "dalgona," "hyung," "noraebang," "maknae," "jjigae ...
Reflecting this phenomenon, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED ... are also names of Korean dishes, with jjigae referring to broth-based stews, and tteokbokki meaning rice cakes cooked in a ...
As the presence of Korean culture continues to grow worldwide — from chart-topping K-pop to binge-worthy K-dramas — Korean words are increasingly becoming part of the global lexicon. Reflecting this ...