Korean Proverbs

Korean Proverbs carry folk wisdom shaped by Confucian ideals and centuries of Joseon rule. They value harmony, respect for elders, and grit—tested by invasions, rapid modernization, and a divided peninsula.

You will hate a beautiful song if you sing it often. (Korean Proverb)
Power lasts ten years; influence not more than a hundred. View proverb
Korean Proverb
Even honey can taste bitter if it's used as medicine. View proverb
Korean Proverb
The thief hates the moon. View proverb
Korean Proverb
Give an extra piece of cake to a stepchild. View proverb
Korean Proverb
A newborn baby has no fear of tigers. View proverb
Korean Proverb
The deeper the waters are, the more still they run. View proverb
Korean Proverb
Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut. View proverb
Korean Proverb
Butterflies come to pretty flowers. View proverb
Korean Proverb
Useful trees are cut down first. View proverb
Korean Proverb
If there is a rich man in the area three villages are ruined. (Korean Proverb)
If you kick a stone in anger, you'll hurt your own foot. View proverb
Korean Proverb
If you want a well, only dig in one place. View proverb
Korean Proverb
Words have no wings but they can fly many thousands of miles. View proverb
Korean Proverb
Even a monk can't shave his own head. View proverb
Korean Proverb
Where there are no tigers, a wild cat is very self-important. View proverb
Korean Proverb
The frog forgets that he was once a tadpole. View proverb
Korean Proverb
The bad calligrapher is choosy about his brushes. View proverb
Korean Proverb
Even a sheet of paper is lighter when two people lift it. View proverb
Korean Proverb
A great river does not refuse any small streams. View proverb
Korean Proverb
Even if the sky falls on you, there is a hole that you can escape from. (Korean Proverb)
No sleep, no dream. View proverb
Korean Proverb
Cross even a stone bridge after you've tested it. View proverb
Korean Proverb
A physician's neighbor is never a doctor. View proverb
Korean Proverb
When you have three daughters, you sleep with the door open. View proverb
Korean Proverb
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