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Rumor or Reality?: 카더라 (Ka-deo-ra)


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Today, we unlocked “카더라 (Ka-deo-ra)” 🗣️✨

카더라 literally means “someone said so.”

But in Korea, it’s the word people use
when information isn’t fully confirmed yet. 🤫

Maybe you heard it from a friend.
Maybe from the internet.
Maybe from… someone who knows someone. 👀

So people say:

“카더라.”
“That's just what I heard.”

Sometimes it’s just fun gossip. 😄
Sometimes it spreads rumors. ⚠️

Which is why Koreans often say
“카더라는 양날의 검이다.” A double-edged sword. ⚔️

Light and entertaining in casual talk,but when it comes to important decisions —
facts matter. 🔎

Because in Korea, even rumors have a name.

One word.
A warning and a wink. 😉 카더라(ka-deo-ra).

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