디지털 디톡스 (dijiteol ditokseu)
What 디지털 디톡스 means
Taking a break from screens.
When Koreans use it
Talk about deliberately reducing time on phones or other digital devices.
A short conversation
Korean
A: 주말에 연락이 없었네.
B: 디지털 디톡스 했어.
English
A: You were quiet this weekend.
B: I took a break from screens.
Use it with care
A figurative lifestyle expression. Usually means reducing screen use for a while, not stopping permanently.
From Korean Your Teacher Doesn’t Teach You by Injin Hwang. The meaning, usage, dialogue, and notes above follow the author’s book.
