Meaning of "Kwak Mal-pung"
This term refers to a middle-aged lieutenant colonel (or a similar character) in Marine Corps literature who, while frequently caught up in the troubles of a character who repeatedly suffers (usually a Marine from Odo), exposes the absurdity of the situation with a relatively level-headed and realistic attitude, thereby creating a contrast.
"As soon as the protagonist became embroiled in the incident, he made a rational decision rather than letting his emotions get the better of him; those around him referred to him as a Kwak Mal-pung-type character and generally expected him to react in a predictable manner."
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