Uncles and Aunts

Things start to get interesting now. As we've seen before, it makes a difference whether a relative is older or younger. It also happens that, in Korea, the male side of the family is linguistically dominant. I didn't make the rules, so please don't complain to me.

Not that being the eldest male child is without responsibilities—if a husband dies, the elder brother traditionally is expected to take care of the widow and children. In fact, that's why the father's older brother is referred to as k'eun@apeoji or "big father" as you will see on the next page.

In addition to all of this, it makes a difference (on the male side) whether the brother is married or not. Take a deep breath and proceed to the next page.

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