Real Korean Culture
Is Rice Cake a Meal or a Dessert? The Story of ...
In Korean cuisine, few foods are as symbolic—or as confusing—as tteok (떡), the traditional rice cake. Made with glutinous rice and prepared in countless ways, tteok is found at birthdays, weddings,...
Is Rice Cake a Meal or a Dessert? The Story of ...
In Korean cuisine, few foods are as symbolic—or as confusing—as tteok (떡), the traditional rice cake. Made with glutinous rice and prepared in countless ways, tteok is found at birthdays, weddings,...
Drinking in Korea: More Than Just Soju
When most people think of Korean drinking, one word comes to mind: soju. But drinking in Korea is about more than what’s in the glass—it’s about connection, hierarchy, and shared experiences....
Drinking in Korea: More Than Just Soju
When most people think of Korean drinking, one word comes to mind: soju. But drinking in Korea is about more than what’s in the glass—it’s about connection, hierarchy, and shared experiences....
Seasonal Wisdom in Korean Cuisine: From Spring ...
In Korea, food isn’t just about taste—it’s about timing. Korean cuisine flows with the seasons, offering ingredients and dishes that match the weather, body, and mood of each time of year....
Seasonal Wisdom in Korean Cuisine: From Spring ...
In Korea, food isn’t just about taste—it’s about timing. Korean cuisine flows with the seasons, offering ingredients and dishes that match the weather, body, and mood of each time of year....
Why Are There So Many Side Dishes in Korean Meals?
Explore why Korean meals include so many side dishes, or banchan, and how they reflect balance, variety, and cultural values of generosity and harmony.
Why Are There So Many Side Dishes in Korean Meals?
Explore why Korean meals include so many side dishes, or banchan, and how they reflect balance, variety, and cultural values of generosity and harmony.
Why Kimchi Is More Than Just a Side Dish
When people outside Korea think of kimchi, they often imagine a spicy side dish made with cabbage.But in Korea, kimchi is much more than just food—it’s tied to history, health,...
Why Kimchi Is More Than Just a Side Dish
When people outside Korea think of kimchi, they often imagine a spicy side dish made with cabbage.But in Korea, kimchi is much more than just food—it’s tied to history, health,...
Master Korean Politeness in 5 Minutes: 존댓말 vs 반...
If you're learning Korean, one of the first cultural lessons you'll run into is how important respect is in daily conversations. And that’s exactly what makes Korean honorifics—or polite speech—so fascinating...
Master Korean Politeness in 5 Minutes: 존댓말 vs 반...
If you're learning Korean, one of the first cultural lessons you'll run into is how important respect is in daily conversations. And that’s exactly what makes Korean honorifics—or polite speech—so fascinating...