수시로 안부를 전하라. 눈과 귀에서 멀어지면 마음에서도 멀어진다. Out of sight and ear, out of mind. So, say hello frequently.

Milwaukee Independent has published the inspirational art series “Knezelisms” by Sherrill Weller Knezel each week since 2016. This special “Korean Idioms” collection was produced as a limited artistic companion for the daily editorial series Exploring Korea.

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관용구 Korean Idioms

Known as gwanyonggu (관용구), Korean idioms are phrases native speakers use in everyday life to express their opinions in a way that does not have a literal meaning.