Fruits

1. 사과

   Sagwa

   Apple

   Usage

   Famous growing regions include North Gyeongsang and North Chungcheong provinces. Essential in ancestral rites (jesa)

2. 바나나

   Banana

   Banana

3. 오렌지

   Orenji

   Orange

   Grammar Note

   Loanword from English "orange". "귤 (gyul)" for mandarin orange is more commonly used in Korea

4. 포도

   Podo

   Grape

   Usage

   Yeongdong in North Chungcheong and North Gyeongsang are famous regions. Campbell grapes are widely grown

5. 딸기

   Ttalgi

   Strawberry

   Usage

   Peak season is winter to spring. Nonsan city in South Chungcheong is the largest producer

6. 수박

   Subak

   Watermelon

   Usage

   A staple of Korean summer. Commonly shared at family gatherings and summer celebrations

7. 파인애플

   Painaepeul

   Pineapple

8. 코코넛

   Kokoneot

   Coconut

9. 라임・레몬

   Raim / Remon

   Lime / Lemon

10. 망고

    Manggo

    Mango

    Usage

    Mainly imported from Southeast Asia. Mango smoothies and mango shaved ice (bingsu) are popular in Korea

11. 두리안

    Durian

    Durian

    Usage

    The "king of fruits" with a distinctive powerful smell. Not common in Korea; found mainly in specialty tropical fruit shops

12. 망고스틴

    Mangoseutin

    Mangosteen

    Usage

    Called the "queen of fruits" for its sweet refreshing taste. Considered a premium fruit in Korea

13. 파파야

    Papaya

    Papaya

    Usage

    A tropical fruit not common in Korea, but imports have been increasing in recent years

14. 리치

    Richi

    Lychee

    Usage

    Known for sweet, fragrant white flesh. Lychee-flavored drinks and candies are popular in Korea too

15. 람부탄

    Rambutan

    Rambutan

    Usage

    Tropical fruit with a distinctive red hairy exterior. Related to lychee in the soapberry family

16. 드래곤 프루트

    Deuraegon Peuruteu

    Dragon fruit

    Usage

    Known for vivid appearance and mild flavor. Increasingly used in Korean cafes and smoothies

17. 용안

    Yongan

    Longan

    Usage

    Written 龍眼 (dragon's eye) in Chinese characters. Smaller than lychee; mildly sweet. Dried form used in herbal medicine

18. 잭프루트

    Jaekpeuruteu

    Jackfruit

    Usage

    One of the world's largest tree-borne fruits. Still rare in Korea but gaining attention as a vegan meat substitute

19. 타마린드

    Tamarindeu

    Tamarind

    Usage

    Sweet-sour paste used as a condiment. An essential ingredient in Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine

20. 구아바

    Guaba

    Guava

    Usage

    Tropical fruit rich in vitamin C. In Korea it is primarily enjoyed as guava juice and other beverages

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