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“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...

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....

In Korea, people typically use both a spoon and chopsticks during meals.

Tableware in Korea

A typical Korean meal includes both tools.

• Spoon: for rice and soup

• Chopsticks: for side dishes

Each has a distinct role.

Characteristics of Korean Spoons...

There are several royal palaces in Seoul.

At first, they might look similar, but once you visit them, each one feels quite different.

That’s why it can be hard to decide where to go.

A quick overview

Here’s a simple way to look at the main palaces in Seoul:

• Gyeongbokgung Palace → the largest and most iconic

• Changdeokgung Palace → a palace designed with nature...