송편

Etymology
Attested in the Yeogeo yuhaebo (譯語類解補 / 역어유해보), 1775, as.

The first syllable is, in light of the fact that the rice cake is steamed over a layer of pine needles.

Etymology of the second element is not clear. Han (1990) regards this as a derivation from, whereas Kim (2001) postulates it is a corruption of. It can also be found in and the saying.

Noun

 * 1)  Korean food made of rice powder, traditionally consumed during the festival