South Korea

Seoul is the capital of South Korea, where the history of the 500-year old Joseon Kingdom and modern cutting edge technology coexist. Explore Jongno and Gwanghwamun, the heart of Seoul; Hongdae, the home ground for indie bands and flea markets; Gangnam, a futuristic yet stylish metropolis; Dongdaemun and Myeong-dong, Seoul's major shopping districts. Explore the many different types of foods; kimbap, bibimbap, mandu, tteobokki, hotteok, bulgogi, and of course the korean bbq and ssam(you put meat and other filling of your choice and ssamjang in a lettuce and wrap it almost like a ball shape big enough to fit in one whole bite.)

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Kimchi

Kimchi is a spicy Korean side dish created from salted, fermented vegetables, usually cabbage and radishes. There are over 100 different varieties of Kimchi from radishes, green onions, cucumbers and many more.
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Hanbok

Hanbok is a Korean word that refers to traditional Korean clothing. Hanbok is commonly worn by Koreans during major holidays, birthday celebrations (like dol), and weddings. You may have seen the hanbok in your favorite Korean drama, or your favorite K-Pop star wearing hanbok.
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Hanok

Hanok refers to houses built in the traditional Korean style. Korean architecture considers the positioning of the house in relation to its surroundings, with thought given to the land and seasons. While tile-roofed and thatch-roofed hanoks were equally common, the former were typically noblemen residences while the latter were mostly houses of the commoners in the past. These days, most traditional hanok that are still used for housing have modern facilities installed within.
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