Kimchi is a side dish that appears in almost every Korean meal. It’s eaten with a wide range of foods and also used as an ingredient in many dishes, making it feel like part of the meal itself.
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In Korea, it is common to wrap food in vegetables before eating.
What Is Ssam?
Ssam is a way of eating where meat, rice, and side dishes are wrapped together in leafy vegetables.
• Lettuce
• Perilla leaves
• Various greens
Different ingredients are combined into one bite....
“Jjan~” (jjan) is the sound Koreans make when clinking glasses.
It is commonly used when making a toast.
When is it used
• Before drinking
• While clinking glasses
• To match the group’s mood
What it means...
What is Arirang
Arirang is the most well-known traditional song in Korea, passed down through generations.
What kind of song is it
• There are many regional versions
• Lyrics vary, but the melody is similar
What it expresses
Arirang is more than just a song....
“Namsachin” (nam-sa-chin) and “yeosachin” (yeo-sa-chin) are shortened forms meaning “male friend” and “female friend.”
Meaning
• Namsachin A male friend
• Yeosachin A female friend
Why these terms are used
They are used to make it clear that the relationship is not romantic.
There is also “sseomsachin”...
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