정과 애

1. 본문

The question asks about "정과 애." Here's a breakdown of what that means and refers to:
1. "정" (Jeong):

• Complex Concept: It's a multifaceted Korean concept that is difficult to translate directly into English. It encompasses feelings of affection, attachment, closeness, sympathy, love, and compassion. It's a bond that develops between people, places, or even objects over time.
• Beyond Love: It is more than just "love." It signifies a deep connection and caring that arises from shared experiences.
• Used in many ways:
• 정이 들다: To become fond of (as affection grows between people).
• 정이 떨어지다: To lose affection, to be turned off by someone's actions.
• 정을 쏟다: To pour affection onto someone.
• Part of Korean DNA: It's considered an integral part of Korean culture and identity.
• In compound words: When combined with other characters, "정" can also mean "feeling" or "intention". For example:
• 표정 (pyojeong): Facial expression.
• 감정 (gamjeong): Feeling, emotion.
• 열정 (yeoljeong): Passion.
• 우정 (ujeong): Friendship.
• 정보 (jeongbo): Information.

• Love/Affection: "애" generally refers to love, affection, or fondness.
• It is shown as a part of the title of the 1969 South Korean film, "정과 애."

• 1969 Film: "정과 애" (Affection and Love) is a South Korean film released in 1969.
• Plot: The film centers on the conflict between two women over a man who suffers from amnesia.
• Director: The film was directed by Byun Jang-ho

• Traditional confection: "정과" (正果) is a type of traditional Korean confection (hangwa).
• How it is made: It's made by simmering fruits, roots (like ginger or ginseng), or medicinal herbs in honey or sugar, then coating them with sugar.