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In Korea, it is common to see small stacks of stones in mountains or along trails.

What it means

• Making a wish

• Hoping for good luck

• A simple, personal ritual

Why people do it

• Easy for anyone to try...

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...

Kimchi is served first in Korean restaurants

When you go to a Korean restaurant, you’ll often get kimchi before you even order.

No matter what you choose, kimchi usually comes as a standard side dish.

What is kimchi?

Kimchi is a fermented dish typically made with napa cabbage, red chili flakes, garlic, and salted seafood.

It usually has a salty, slightly sour, and mildly spicy flavor.

As it ferments over time, the flavor becomes deeper and stronger....

“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...