Jeonju, renowned as Korea’s culinary capital, was highlighted by National Geographic, a globally respected publication, for its iconic dishes like kongnamul gukbap (soybean sprout soup), Jeonju bibimbap, and makgeolli.
Kimchi, a fermented vegetable dish, is a staple dish in South Korea. There are hundreds of varieties available, but the one that Americans are most familiar with is made from salted napa cabbage and spices.
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