Korean - North Korea - Korean
Gorae ssawume saeudeung teojinda.
When whales fight, the shrimp back breaks.
Meaning
Powerful people in conflict can harm smaller people nearby.
Literal translation
In a whale fight, a shrimp gets hurt.
Usage example
Gorae ssawume saeudeung teojini jageun saramdo saenggakhae.
When whales fight, the shrimp gets hurt, so think of smaller people too.
Cultural context
Used when warning about the effects of big disputes.