Fun and Quirky Gifts for Test Takers in Korea

1. 엿 [yeot]

Korean hard taffy

2. 찹쌀떡 [chapssaltteok]

Korean glutinous rice cake

The verb 붙다 [butda] has two meanings — “to stick to something” or “to pass the exam”. As 엿 and 찹쌀떡 are sticky in nature, giving them as a gift is the expression of the wish that the candidate will pass the test.

3. 포크 [pokeu]

fork

You 찍다 [jjikda] or “to pick up” something with a tool like a fork. By giving this item, you’re showing that you hope the test taker will pick the correct answers.

4. 휴지 [hyuji]

toilet paper

The verb 풀다 [pulda] means “to unwind” or “to solve.” By giving this item, you would express that you hope they can easily solve the exam questions.

5. 거울 [geoul]

mirror

The word 보다 [boda] means “to see” or “to look at.” It also means “to take (a test).” With this item, you can express your hope that the candidate takes the test well.

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