Why Koreans Say “The Story Went to Samcheonpo” and What It Really Means
In Korean conversations, there is a gentle but vivid way to point out that a discussion has wandered too far from its original purpose. When someone says “the story went to Samcheonpo,” they are not criticizing the speaker harshly. Instead, they are quietly acknowledging that the conversation has drifted off course. The expression 이야기가 삼천포로