🎵 K-Culture B1 ✓ Native Reviewed

빨리빨리

ppalli ppalli

Hurry hurry / The fast-paced Korean work ethic

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What it means

빨리빨리 (fast fast) is a cultural concept describing Korea's legendary speed-oriented mindset. From instant noodles (3 minutes) to 5G rollout (first in the world), Korea's "ppalli ppalli" culture drives everything.

References Naver Korean Dictionary ↗ 국립국어원 표준국어대사전 ↗ Wikipedia ↗
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