Korean War History

DMZ Tour Korea Guide: It is Not a Theme Park

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When my friends found out I was in Korea, they all asked the same question: “Have you seen North Korea? Is it scary?” Consequently, I booked a DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) tour. At first, I expected a thrilling adventure movie set. I imagined taking cool selfies with soldiers and buying “North Korean wine” as a souvenir. … Read more

Korean Army Stew Budae Jjigae: History in a Pot

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In America, Spam is… well, it’s mystery meat. It’s emergency food you keep in your basement for the apocalypse. In Korea, Spam is a luxury gift set given during holidays. And the most popular way to eat it? Boiling it in a spicy red broth with kimchi, baked beans, tofu, and ramen noodles. It sounds … Read more