Makgeolli

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Korea’s traditional liquors & wines

For Koreans, alcohol is a lifelong companion in times of sorrow and joy. Korean people have enjoyed each other’s company over a drink of alcohol since the ancient times.
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Enjoy makgeolli inspired by the white lotus at Sinpyeong Brewery

Makgeolli has a deep history in Korea as a farmer’s tonic meant to give them energy to continue their hard day’s work. The rice wine is also pretty inexpensive and, thus, hit its peak in the 70s and 80s as an affordable libation.
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VIDEO| Shinpyeong Makgeolli Brewery

Established in 1933, Sinpyeong Brewery is the city’s only dedicated traditional brewery and is run by Kim Dong-gyo and his father, Kim Yong-se, a designated Korean liquor brewing grandmaster.
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Makgeolli: A wine well-refined over the ages

Makgeolli is Korea’s oldest folk liquor. The signature brew is a favorite among Koreans and foreigners for its clean and refreshing taste. Loved for generations and recently updated with the addition of bananas and honey, makgeolli is an iconic drink with appeal across age groups. Its place in Korean culture isn’t likely to change any time soon.
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Experience the History and Making of Makgeolli

Makgeolli is a deep part of Busan’s history. This fermented rice wine’s origins trace back to the Joseon Dynasty era when people began to brew it at Geumjeongsanseong Fortress, located 800 meters up on the top of Mt. Geumjeong here in Busan.
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Yummy! 14 must-try Korean foods

In Korea, there is no end to what people can see and experience, but trying Korean food is on the top of most visitor to-do lists! So let’s explore some of the dieshes that are sure to impress you with Korea’s true flavor!
Bibimbap: Rice with nutrient-packed flavor
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Getting a taste of Korea's Ansan Multicultural Food Street

Located in Wongok-dong, the Ansan Multicultural Food Street was formed in 1990s during the influx of blue-collar foreign workers who came work at the many industrial companies in Ansan.
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Try Kantipur's traditional Indian and Nepalese cuisine

Located on the second floor of a building in the middle of the Ansan Multicultural Food Street, KANTIPUR is known for serving up the freshest traditional Indian and Nepalese cuisine on the street.
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Tiba Chicken serving up some good fried chicken in Korea

What originally started as a small joint serving up some good fried chicken in Busan, is now a full-fledged chain of 300 restaurants across South Korea.
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Backyard Living: Perfecting your next ribeye steak

Besides a great looking lawn, nothing showcases the backyard quite like a cookout. But anything worth doing is worth doing right.
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Freshwater snails stew - specialty of Dangjin at Ureongibaksa Restaurant

Though I thought the local specialty of Dangjin would be seafood since the area is adjacent to the western ocean, the delicacy in this small city is actually freshwater snail.