Waygook

A term used by Koreans that means "a foreigner." Typically American citizens that are currently living in Korea, working as teachers of the English language to Korean students.

"I get called a waygook at least 6 times on my way to and from work each day."

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waygook

A resident of Korea who is not of Korean blood/descent.

In short, a "non-Korean."

Transliterated from 외국 (Oeguk), it literally translates to "outside-country."

Kevin is from Canada. He's been teaching n Korea for 6 months. He is a waygook.