Korean Traditional candies sesame. Saja boys Grim Reaper Candy

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'