Han

Han is a Korean word with no direct translation in English that describes emotions of resentment, anger, and sorrow from generations of conflict and oppression. It’s a cultural trait that all native Koreans are believed to have.

It is said that because of this “han”, Koreans have this need to be recognized, to be number one.

Han is an essential concept for understanding korean culture, as this emotion permeates through their music, TV shows, and movies.