K-Food Culture

In addition to traditional Korean cuisine, kimchi, and bibimbap, we'll cover a variety of K-food cultures that have taken the world by storm, including Korean convenience foods, ramen, ready meals, K-snacks, street food, desserts, and more.
More than just traditional Korean food like kimchi and bibimbap-discover the global K-food boom: convenience store ramen, instant meals, trendy K-snacks, popular street foods, and desserts that capture the hearts of foodies worldwide.

Hotel Del Luna Han Sangchae Rim Recipe - K-Food blends tradition with fusion

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An elegant set meal inspired by Hotel Del Luna, with a traditional braised short ribs as the centerpiece and 12 colorful side dishes arranged in harmony. White porcelain bowls and brass cutlery are elegantly placed on the wooden table, and the soft natural light brings out the luster and color of the food beautifully.
Hotel Del Luna's Hansangchae Rim Recipe - A Harmony of Tradition and Fusion 📚 K-Drama Recipe Series (5 episodes in total) Let's recreate the dishes from dramas that captivated the world at home! Part 1 Itaewon Class 'Jjampongtang' - The First Step to Recreating a Global Favorite 2 Love's Unexpected Arrival 'Kimchi Jjim' - A North Korean-style Korean Recipe 3 Hotel Del Luna's Hansangchae Rim Recipe - A Harmony of Tradition and Fusion ← Currently... Read more

Kimchi Stew Recipe for Love's Unexpected Arrival - The North Korean version of the K-drama that's been a hit in 190 countries

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Kimchi stew with love and other North Korean flavors
Kimchi Stew Recipe - How to Recreate the North Korean-style Korean dish from the K-drama Summary: Learn how to recreate the kimchi stew from the global hit drama, "Love's Unexpected Arrival," at home with North Korean flavors. This is the latest recipe in our K-Drama Recipe Series (5 episodes in total) Recreate the dishes from dramas that captivated the world at home! Part 1 Itaewon Class 'Jjampongtang' ... Read more

Itaewon Klass Jjampongtang Recipe - Global Trends in K-Drama Cuisine

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Itaewon Class Jjamppongtang and the Global Spread of K-Drama Culture
Takeaway: Jjampongtang from the drama "Itaewon Class" captivated the world in 2020 and is still leading global culinary trends in 2025. Experience the true charm of K-food with these recipes from Japanese YouTubers and international fans. 📚 K-drama recipe series (5 episodes in total) Recreate the dishes from dramas that captivated the world at home! Part 1 Itaewon Class 'Jjampongtang' - The first step to a global favorite ← ... Read more

Nori exports set another record: $9.97 billion in 2024, driven by K-food superfood craze

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Commercial photo of premium Korean seaweed products and international currencies juxtaposed with premium Korean seaweed products showing seaweed exports reaching a new record $99.7 billion in 2024
Nori seaweed exports set another record: $9.97 Billion in 2024, Driving the K-Food Superfood Craze | 365 Days of K-Life "Korean nori sold out again at Whole Foods in Manhattan. Same thing at Tesco in London. The whole world is going crazy for this black sea vegetable," said a witness at a Whole Foods near Times Square in New York last week. Westerners were lined up in front of the Korean nori section, and an employee said, "Sorry, sold out again," as... Read more

Why do Koreans eat everything at once? 7 Philosophies Behind the Banchan Culture

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Traditional Korean banchan culture, a colorful arrangement of side dishes, rice, and soup on the table, representing the 5,000-year-old Korean food philosophy and community dining tradition.
Why do Koreans eat everything at once? We explore the deep philosophy and meaning behind Korea's unique banchan culture from seven perspectives. A traditional Korean banchan platter It was the first time my French friend Marie went to a Korean restaurant. Before she even ordered, she was stunned to see a table full of side dishes and asked, "Huh? Did they already serve what we ordered?" When I explained, "No, these are basic side dishes," she was even more puzzled... Read more

Why Korean Convenience Store Ice Cup Combinations Are Addicting Foreigners

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5 Most Popular Convenience Store Ice Cup Combinations in Korea - Korean Cola Mix, Sweet Americano, Orange Sparkling, Strawberry Milk Mix, and Pocari Lemon
The Ultimate Guide to Korean Convenience Store Ice Cup Combinations - The Korean Ice Cup that Foreigners Go Crazy Over | 365 Days of K-Life The Magical Korean Convenience Store Culture Starts at 500 Won! One of the most surprising things foreigners find when traveling to Korea is the convenience store ice cup combinations. Korean convenience store ice cup combinations have become a hot topic around the world. A foreign friend buys a Korean ice cup at a convenience store, and suddenly, several drinks... Read more

Buldak fried noodle craze: Why Korea's ramen exports surpassed $100 million per month?

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Image of buldak fried noodle export growth graph with product packaging
The Buldak Bokkeum Noodle Craze: Why Korea's Ramen Exports Top $100 Million a Month | 365 Days of K-Life Recap: How did one spicy noodle take the world by storm? From social media virality to Hollywood stars trying it, buldak fried noodles have become more than just an instant food, but a global cultural phenomenon. Here's the incredible story of how it surpassed $100 million in monthly exports. In 2024, Korean ramen exports surpassed $100 million per month for the first time ever... Read more

Aging Kimchi Without a Refrigerator: 15 Ways to Do It Anywhere in the World

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A comprehensive guide to 15 ways to age kimchi without a refrigerator Image.
Aging Kimchi Without a Fridge: 15 Ways to Do It Anywhere in the World | 365 Days of K-Life Created: July 15, 2025 | Last Updated: July 15, 2025 Hello, 365 Days of K-Life readers! Today we have a practical guide especially for those of you living abroad and for all the kimchi lovers around the world. If you've given up on making kimchi because you don't have a kimchi refrigerator, worry no more! ... Read more

The Complete Guide to Summer Tea - 5 Herbal Teas to Beat the Heat and Cold Tea Recipes

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Summer Traditional Teas Herbal Teas Heat Relief Hydration Drinks
The Ultimate Guide to Summer Teas - 5 Hot and Cold Tea Recipes to Beat the Heat Are you tired of the heat and thirst of summer? Instead of relying on air conditioning and cold beverages, beat the heat in a healthy way with traditional summer teas that are infused with the wisdom of our ancestors. Made with natural ingredients, summer herbal teas are great for relieving heat, hydrating, and cooling the body. Here are five heat-beating teas, all of which are easy to make at home... Read more

A Foreigner's Complete Guide to Korean Haejang Food - From Bean Sprout Soup to Buk Eotguk

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A traditional Korean seafood plate with bean sprout soup, kimchi, and kakduk
The Complete Guide to Korean Seaweed Food for Foreigners - From Bean Sprout Soup to Dwaeot Soup - From Bean Sprout Soup to Dwaeot Soup, Experience Korea's Unique Seaweed Culture Seaweed food in Korea is more than just a hangover cure, it's a unique food culture focused on health and recovery. In this guide, we'll help foreigners understand and enjoy traditional seafood dishes with scientifically proven benefits, including bean sprout soup, bean paste soup, and haejangguk... Read more
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