Difference between salt and sesame oil in Korean

소금·참기름

salt

소금salt

The word "salt" means a white mineral that people use to make food taste better. In Korean, this is 소금. You can use it when talking about cooking, eating, or buying food ingredients.

How to say salt
sesame oil

참기름sesame oil

Sesame oil (참기름) is a fragrant oil made from sesame seeds. People use it in Korean food to add a rich, nutty flavor. You often see it in dishes like bibimbap, namul, and kimbap.

How to say sesame oil

The difference

소금 is a seasoning that makes food taste salty. 참기름 is an oil, so it adds rich, nutty flavor instead of saltiness.