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Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395, is the main royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty located in Jongno-gu, Seoul. It features national treasures includ...
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N Seoul Tower
N Seoul Tower is a 236.7m communication and observation tower located on Namsan Mountain in Seoul. Since opening in 1980, it has been Seoul's iconic l...
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Jeju Island
Jeju Island is a volcanic island at the southernmost tip of South Korea, inscribed as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 2007. With natural wonde...
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Bulgogi
Bulgogi is a classic Korean dish of marinated grilled beef. Originating from Goguryeo-era Maekjeok, it comes in various styles including Seoul, Eonyan...
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Samgyeopsal
Samgyeopsal is grilled pork belly with three alternating layers of fat and meat. It is the most popular Korean BBQ dish, typically wrapped in lettuce ...
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Galbi
Galbi refers to marinated Korean-style beef or pork ribs. Available in various styles including LA galbi and galbi-jjim, it is considered a premium di...
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Tteokbokki
Tteokbokki is a popular Korean street food of rice cakes in spicy gochujang sauce. Created in 1953 in Sindang-dong, it comes in varieties like rabokki...
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Naengmyeon
Naengmyeon is a traditional Korean cold noodle dish. Pyongyang naengmyeon features mild broth while Hamheung naengmyeon is spicy. It is a beloved summ...
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Samgyetang
Samgyetang is a Korean health soup of young chicken stuffed with ginseng, glutinous rice, and jujubes. Traditionally eaten on Boknal (hottest summer d...
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Kimbap
Kimbap is a Korean dish of rice and fillings rolled in seaweed. Available in varieties like tuna, beef, and cheese kimbap, it is a popular food for pi...
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Sundubu-jjigae
Sundubu-jjigae is a Korean stew made with soft uncurdled tofu. Available with seafood or pork, it is served bubbling hot in a stone pot and enjoyed wi...
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Japchae
Japchae is a traditional Korean dish of stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables and meat. An essential dish for holidays and celebrations, it feature...
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Pajeon
Pajeon is a Korean savory pancake made with green onions. Traditionally enjoyed with makgeolli on rainy days, varieties include haemul pajeon and Dong...
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King Sejong the Great
King Sejong the Great (1397-1450) was the 4th king of Joseon Dynasty, renowned as the greatest monarch in Korean history for creating Hunminjeongeum (...
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Hangul
Hangul is Koreas unique alphabet created by King Sejong in 1443 and promulgated in 1446. Known for its scientific and systematic design, it is conside...
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Kimchi
Kimchi is a traditional Korean fermented dish made from salted vegetables with various seasonings. Types include baechu kimchi and kkakdugi. Kimjang c...
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Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art characterized by punching and kicking techniques. It became an official Olympic sport at the 2000 Sydney Olympics an...
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Imjin War
The Imjin War (1592-1598) was Japans invasion of Korea under Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Korea prevailed through Admiral Yi Sun-sins naval victories and right...
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Bulguksa Temple
Bulguksa Temple is a Buddhist temple on Mount Toham in Gyeongju, extensively reconstructed in 751 CE by Kim Daeseong. It houses national treasures inc...
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Goryeo Dynasty
Goryeo (918-1392) was a Korean dynasty founded by Wang Geon, lasting about 474 years. It left brilliant cultural heritage including Goryeo celadon, Tr...