Difference between salt and sesame oil in Korean
소금·참기름

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





