Difference between tuna and hairtail fish in Korean

참치·갈치

tuna

참치tuna

참치 means tuna, a fish that many people eat. It can be fresh or canned, and people often use it in simple foods like kimbap, sandwiches, and salads. You will often see this word on menus and in supermarkets.

How to say tuna
hairtail fish

갈치hairtail fish

갈치 is a kind of fish often eaten in Korea. It is long and silver, and people often cook it grilled or braised. You can use this word when talking about buying, cooking, or eating this fish.

How to say hairtail fish

The difference

갈치 is a different kind of fish. It is a long, silver fish and is often grilled or braised.