
ㅋㅋ (keukeu)
What ㅋㅋ means
Haha. LOL.
When Koreans use it
Use it to signal laughter or a joking tone in casual messages.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 버스를 반대 방향으로 탔어.
B: ㅋㅋ 나도 그런 적 있어.
English
A: I got on a bus going the wrong way.
B: Haha, I've done that too.
Use it with care
Consonants suggesting laughter. A single ㅋ can feel curt or sarcastic.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.