Korean Traditional candies sesame. Saja boys Grim Reaper Candy
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Okchundang , also known by its nickname, ' Grim Reaper Candy is a traditional Korean sweet (candy) made by mixing rice flour , yeot (Korean taffy), and sugar , and decorating it with brightly colored Saekdong (traditional colorful stripe) patterns. The nickname ' Grim Reaper Candy ' comes from its role in major ceremonies, such as ancestral rites (Jesa) or large feasts. It is placed on the tables to symbolize a lantern or light to illuminate the path for ancestors to visit. The name's origin: It carries the meaning of a candy that evokes the atmosphere of 'beautiful jade' and 'vibrant spring'