Why is Pork Belly BBQ So Popular in South Korea?
Don't eat it without knowing it: From post-Korean War meat stews to cheap pork during the Asian Financial Crisis, here's our guide to enjoying Korean BBQ with a deeper appreciation of its history.
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Gordon Ramsay Swears by Korean Beer, but Are Koreans Buying It?
Of late, Gordon Ramsay has been a much talked about figure in South Korea due to his recent endorsement of Cass -- a watery, mass-market beer that, multiple sources tell Korea Exposé, sucks.
KÉ Interview: British Food Critic Roasts Michelin Guide on Seoul
The first-ever Michelin guide dedicated to Seoul's dining scene is out. A British food critic asks whether acclaim is justified.
ké cast S1 E3: So I Like to Eat Alone. What’s the Big Deal?
Korea Exposé politics editor Steven Borowiec went to out to try the solo BBQ experience for himself. He discusses what the new 'honbap' trend says about South Korean society. Host Bruce Harrison and intern Seohoi Park join him.
Neungra Bapsang: North Koreans in the South Gain Self-Sufficiency through Food
North Korean defector Lee Ae-ran runs Neungra Bapsang, a restaurant that is meant to help fellow female defectors and contribute to unification.
South Korea’s Latest Food Craze: Gigantic Rodents?
Fuzzy, cuddly and hefty in your arms, a nutria looks like a perfect pet. If you discount the fact that it's an invasive rodent some like to eat.
The Unpalatable Truth? Castella Cake Castigated on National TV
South Koreans take food seriously. And the latest food scandal to hit the nation concerns "king castella," enormously popular golden-yellow spongy cake.