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.

The terms dalgona (honeycomb candy) and maknae, or the youngest member of a family or group, are among seven Korean words newly added to the Oxford English Dictionary of the U.K. Dalgona was described ...

For many of us, apart from providing a good avenue to relax and unwind after a busy day, K-dramas have also introduced us to the kaleidoscopic facets of life in South Korea and even the language ...

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added seven new Korean words, including “dalgona” and “maknae”. According to the OED’s website on Tuesday, the words “noraebang,” “hyung ...

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 ...

SEOUL – 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,” ...