Korean Food

Some dishes are shared by the two Koreas north and south. Historically, Korean cuisine has evolved through centuries of social and political change. Originating from ancient agricultural and nomadic traditions in southern Manchuria and the Korean Peninsula, it has gone through a complex interaction of the natural environment and different cultural trends. Rice dishes and kimchi (김치) are staple Korean foods. In a traditional meal, they accompany both side dishes (banchan) and main courses like juk (줔), bulgogi (불고기) or noodles(라면). Soju (서주) liquor is the best-known traditional Korean spirit.