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Everything you need to know about makgeolli in 2026: what it is, how it’s made, the best brands to try, what to eat with it, …

From ammonia-scented fermented skate to wriggling live octopus, Korea’s most challenging dishes are also among its most …

Food & Drink Apr 28, 2026

Naengmyeon — ice-cold buckwheat noodles in deep beef broth — is one of Korea’s most beloved dishes. Here are the best …

Korea has over 200 types of kimchi — far beyond the red cabbage jar you know. From crunchy bachelor radish to silky winter water …

Samgyetang — a whole young chicken stuffed with ginseng, glutinous rice, and medicinal herbs, simmered into a deeply nourishing …

Korean sundae (순대) is a steamed blood sausage stuffed with glass noodles — and Sillim-dong Sundae Town in Seoul is the best place …

Songnidan Yangjojangi in Jamsil brews its own makgeolli in-house and pairs it with top-three daechang jeongol hot pot. One of …

Guides Culture Mar 28, 2026

Jeonju Hanok Village guide 2026: where to eat the best bibimbap, sleep in a hanok, drink makgeolli, and explore 700 intact …

Doenjang, gochujang, and ganjang are the fermented foundations of Korean cooking — and UNESCO-listed cultural heritage. …

Food & Drink Mar 18, 2026

Sujebi — chewy hand-torn dough in clear anchovy broth — is Korea’s ultimate comfort food. Here’s everything you need …