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South Korea is a country inEast Asia constituting the southern part of theKorean Peninsula. It is bordered to the north byNorth Korea, and the two countries are separated by theKorean Demilitarized Zone. Some dishes are shared by the two Koreas.
Historically,Korean cuisine has evolved through centuries of social and political change. Originating from ancientagricultural and nomadic traditions in southernManchuria and the Korean Peninsula, it has gone through a complex interaction of the natural environment and different cultural trends.[1]Rice dishes andkimchi arestaple Korean foods. In a traditional meal, they accompany both side dishes (banchan) and main courses likejuk,bulgogi ornoodles.Soju liquor is the best-known traditional Korean spirit.[2]
Alcoholic beverages are consumed in South Korea, and drinking is a part of theculture of South Korea.
Street food in South Korea has traditionally been seen as a part of popular culture in South Korea. Historically, street food mainly included foods such aseomuk,bungeo-ppang andtteok-bokki. Street food has been sold through many types of retail outlets, with new ones being developed over time. Recently, street food has seen a popular resurgence in South Korea, such as at the Night Market at Hangang Park, which is called "Bamdokkaebi Night Market".[3]
Delivery culture in South Korea started in theJoseon era. It has since evolved into one of the most sophisticated and widely used services in the country, spanning from the 18th century to the present. Nowadays, because of a fast-paced lifestyle and the role of technology in everyday life, people use delivery services to deliver anything from food, documents, presents, etc. at a cheap price. Althoughdelivery is quite common in other parts of the world, Korean delivery is unique in a way because of the use of scooters and motorcycles to quickly transport food and services.[4]
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