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What 국뽕 means
A blend of 국 (nation) and 히로뽕, the Japanese-derived name for philopon, or meth. It means being high on national pride, or content built to stoke that feeling.
Origin
Namuwiki points to a DC Inside history forum and says it took off from late 2011. Who first used it, and when, is unconfirmed.
In English
No set translation. English-language outlets write “gukppong” and gloss it as a rush of national pride.
Careful
People say it lightly (“the 국뽕 is rising”), but it began as a jab at excessive patriotism. Pinned on someone else's patriotism, it can sound like an accusation.
Word history
Community definitions (2)
It is confidence in one's sense of belonging to one's country.
UsageFrom: 국가 + 히로뽕
자신의 국가의 소속감에 대한 자신감이다.
UsageFrom: 국가 + 히로뽕
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