A Typology of Korean Interjections Expressing Destructive Emotions

The article analyzes interjections expressing destructive emotions of anger, disgust, and contempt in the Korean language as a significant element of verbal interaction, functioning in various communicative spheres—from everyday conversation to literary discourse. Particular attention is paid to the role of intonation and contextual factors in constructing the emotional meaning of interjections. The study highlights the unique linguistic mechanisms of the Korean language, including intonation, levels of politeness, and contextual expressions, which enable the conveyance of subtle emotional nuances that have no direct analogues in the Russian language. Studying the emotional component of interjections is presented as one of the key factors for a thorough understanding of Korean linguistic culture and the successful perception of the sociocultural aspects of Korean society. For the first time, this study proposes a comprehensive typology of Korean interjections expressing destructive emotions—anger, disgust, and contempt. Particular attention is paid to the interaction of intonation characteristics, politeness levels, and contextual factors, revealing unique linguistic mechanisms for conveying subtle emotional nuances that have no direct equivalent in Russian. The distinction between three types of interjections (emotional, volitional, and pragmatic) is also innovative, contributing to a deeper understanding of their communicative function.