금강산도 식후경

Literal Meaning

Even the sights of Mount Kumkang must wait until after the meal.

Usage

Used to suggest delaying something until after eating.

Mount Kumgang is a place of such legendary beauty that almost all Koreans have traditionally desired to visit there. Therefore, the proverb suggests that no matter how badly one may desire to see Mount Kumgang, one's desire to feed a hungry stomach is stronger.

Korean Equivalent

아무리 재미있는 일이라도 배가 불러야 흥이 난다는 뜻

English Equivalent

First things first