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    National Snack Gimbap: Learn Korea’s representative healthy and delicious food The Origins and History of Gimbap: Finding Korean Traditional Taste Gimbap, also called gimbap, is a popular Korean dish that began in the early 20th century. The word “gimbap” translates to “seaweed rice” and perfectly describes this delicious, portable dish. A brief look at its…

  • Nongak: Feel the heartbeat of Korea Nongak is often called “farmers’ music” or “rural folk music” and is a traditional Korean performing art rooted in Korea’s rural community. It encompasses a variety of activities, including music, dance, and rituals, and achieves a variety of objectives, such as celebrating harvests, defeating demons, and strengthening community solidarity.…

  • Arirang: A song that contains the soul of Korea ‘Arirang’ is a beloved Korean folk song that holds a special place in the hearts of Koreans. The song’s gripping melody and heartbreaking lyrics reflect Koreans’ collective feelings and experiences throughout history. Often regarded as Korea’s unofficial national anthem, ‘Arirang’ resonates with Koreans at home and…

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    The story of Tteokboki, Korea’s representative street food #2 Korean Tteokbokki is a beloved street food and comfort dish made primarily of chewy rice cakes (tteok), typically cylindrical in shape, cooked in a spicy-sweet sauce called gochujang. This sauce is a fermented chili paste that gives Tteokbokki its signature fiery kick. Other common ingredients include…

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    The story of Tteokboki, Korea’s representative street food Korean Tteokbokki is a beloved street food and comfort dish made primarily of chewy rice cakes (tteok), typically cylindrical in shape, cooked in a spicy-sweet sauce called gochujang. This sauce is a fermented chili paste that gives Tteokbokki its signature fiery kick. Other common ingredients include fish…

  • Korean Residential Culture: Various Types of Houses and Their Features What does a house in Korea look like? Known as ‘Hanok,’ Korean traditional houses have a rich history and unique architectural features. These houses reflect Korea’s traditional lifestyle, climate, and cultural values. The main features and aspects of Korean houses are as follows. Layout: Hanok…