My good friend Abraham, an airman in the U.S. Air Force that I have known for years, just returned to Korea so it was a great excuse for a party.

I was trying to feed 4 people, including myself, so I used one bag (500g) of Korean pancake mix.

Not far from the main entrance of Oeam Folk Village, you’ll find the Oeam Folk Marketplace Street, known for its row of traditional eateries in thatched roof houses.

Kimchi, a fermented vegetable dish, is a Korean traditional dish that accompanies every meal in Korea.

In the sweltering heat of Korean summers, many locals turn to a steaming bowl of samgyetang, or ginseng chicken soup, to cool down, paradoxically by heating up.

This is one of the many dishes that can be made with kimchi. Since every Korean household is bound to have a container of kimchi, kimchi fried rice is one of the easiest Korean foods to make.

During the scorching summer, Sulbing is where my friends and I find sweet relief to escape from the heat. In Korea, going to cafes for dessert is trendy, which Sulbing is embracing.

Yakiniku, known as Japanese BBQ, is a delightful fusion of Korean and Japanese flavors, originating from Korean BBQ.

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.

As temperatures climb in July, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has recommended two nutrient-rich seafood options to beat the heat: conger eel and octopus.