Korean BBQ

Ultimate Living in Korea Guide: 10 Survival Cheat Codes I Learned the Hard Way

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When I moved to Seoul from Ohio at 22, I thought I was ready. I had watched K-Dramas. I liked Kimchi. I had a dream. Reality hit me like a grandmother’s elbow on the subway. I got kicked out of a spa for wearing a bikini. I got fined for throwing away a banana peel. … Read more

The Art of K-BBQ: How to Eat “Ssam” with “Ssam” (Without Getting Burned)

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The Art of K-BBQ: How to Eat “Ssam” with “Ssam” (Without Getting Burned) You think you know barbecue. You think it’s just throwing meat on a fire. Wrong. In Korea, BBQ is not cooking. It is a strategic team sport. There are roles, there are rules, and if you mess up, you don’t just ruin … Read more