간장 공장 공장장은 장 공장장이고 된장 공장 공장장은 강 공장장이다. (Ganjang gongjang gongjangjang eun Jang gongjangjang igo, doenjang gongjang gongjangjang eun Gang gongjangjang ida.)

Meaning: A 'gong/jang/gang' syllable storm — the two surnames (Jang/Gang) swap while the rest stays the same.

Language: Korean

Literally: The soy sauce factory manager is Manager Jang; the soybean paste factory manager is Manager Gang.

Category: Tricky

Origin: South Korea's most-loved tongue twister and a staple of Korean pronunciation classes.

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