Soju: The History and Etiquette of Korea's National Spirit
The history of soju, Korea's national spirit: its Mongol origins, the rice ban, the Jinro brand, the etiquette of the glass and soju's place in Korean culture.
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KoreanGastronomie5 min
Makgeolli: Korea's milky rice wine
History and secrets of makgeolli, Korea's cloudy, fizzy rice wine: nuruk fermentation, the farmers' drink, rainy-day pajeon pairing, and trendy revival.
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KoreanSociété5 min
Hoesik: the company dinner that seals bonds in Korea
Understanding hoesik, the Korean team meal: its rituals, the etiquette of drinking, the successive rounds, the hierarchy and its recent evolution.