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.

Korean Snacks Global Trend 2025: Why the World Can’t Get Enough

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Korean snack products on global supermarket shelves in 2025 with international shoppers buying trending K-snacks
Korean Snacks Global Trend 2025: Why the World Can’t Get Enough Summary: Korean snack exports shattered records in 2025, surpassing $700 million for the first time ever. Choco Pie, Kkobuk Chip, and Honey Butter Chips are leading the global Korean snacks trend across American, Chinese, and Southeast Asian markets, riding the unstoppable K-food wave. Table … Read more

Korean Food Delivery App Guide 2025: Baemin vs Coupang Eats for Foreigners

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Flatlay image of Korea’s top delivery apps—Baemin, Coupang Eats, and Yogiyo—displayed on smartphone screens alongside delivery food packages.
Korean Food Delivery App Guide 2025: Baemin vs Coupang Eats for Foreigners Quick Summary: Korea’s food delivery system is the world’s most advanced, with Baemin, Coupang Eats, and Yogiyo leading the market in 2025. This comprehensive Korean food delivery app guide walks foreigners through everything from signing up to placing orders, making it easy to … Read more

Reborn Rich Birthday Soup Recipe: Seaweed Soup Inspired by the K-Drama

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Completed dish of Korean traditional beef seaweed soup featured in the K-drama Reborn Rich.
Reborn Rich Birthday Soup Recipe: Seaweed Soup Inspired by the K-Drama K-drama cooking recipe seriesPart 1 Itaewon Class ‘Jjampongtang’ – The first step to a global hit drama recipePart 2 ‘Kimchi Jjim’, a Love Crash Landing – Reimagining Korean recipes in North Korean stylePart 3 Hotel Del Luna ‘Han Sang Chae Rim’ – A blend … Read more

Squid Game Dalgona Recipe: Learn to Make Dalgona Without Fail + Global Challenge

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Four Dalgona candy shapes from Squid Game—triangle, circle, star, and umbrella—arranged like a flower on a wooden table, with crisp embossed patterns on golden honeycomb candy.
Squid Game Dalgona Recipe: Learn to Make Dalgona Without Fail + Global Challenge Bottom line: Here’s how to make the perfect dalgona at home and a guide to conquering the global challenge phenomenon that made Netflix’s The Squid Game a worldwide sensation.📺 K-drama recipe series (5 episodes in total)Recreate the dishes that have captivated the … Read more

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

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Elegant Korean 12-dish table setting inspired by Hotel Del Luna, featuring galbijjim as the centerpiece.
Hotel Del Luna Han Sangchae Rim Recipe – K-Food, a blend of tradition and fusion 📚 K-drama recipe series (5 episodes in total)Recreate the dishes that have captivated the world at home!Part 1 Itaewon Class ‘Jjampongtang’ – The first step in the recipe for a global hit dramaPart 2 Kimchi Jjim – A North Korean … Read more

Kimchi Stew Recipe – North Korean Style Kimchi-jjim from Crash Landing on You

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High-quality image recreating the North Korean–style kimchi stew featured in the K-drama Crash Landing on You
Kimchi Stew Recipe – North Korean Style Kimchi-jjim from Crash Landing on You Bottom line: Here’s how to recreate the kimchi stew from the global drama “Love Crash Landing” at home with a North Korean twist. Keep up with global trends in K-Food with this recipe for 2025. 📚 K-drama recipe series (5 episodes in … Read more

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

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Transparent bowl reflecting the Danbam bar scene from Itaewon Class above a steaming bowl of jjambbong
Bottom line: The jjamppongtang from the drama Itaewon Class captivated the world in 2020, and in 2025, it’s still setting global culinary trends. Experience the true appeal of K-food with these tried-and-true recipes from Japanese YouTubers and international fans. 📚 K-drama recipe series (5 episodes in total) Recreate the dishes that have captivated the world … Read more

Korean Seaweed Export 2024 Record: USD 997 Million Driven by K-Food Superfood Boom

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Commercial image featuring premium Korean gim products and global currencies symbolizing the US$997 million export record in 2024
Korean Seaweed Export 2024 Record: USD 997 Million Driven by K-Food Superfood Boom “Korean seaweed sold out again at Whole Foods in Manhattan, New York. Same thing at Tesco in London. The world is going crazy for this black sea vegetable.”It was a scene I witnessed last week at a Whole Foods near Times Square … Read more

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

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Traditional Korean table with five-color banchan, rice, and soup—symbolizing harmony and communal sharing
Why do Koreans eat everything at once? Explore the deep philosophy and meaning behind Korea’s unique banchan culture from seven perspectives. A traditional Korean banchan table settingMy French friend Marie went to a Korean restaurant for the first time. Before she even ordered, she was surprised to see a table full of side dishes and … Read more

Why Korean Convenience Store Ice Cup Combinations Are Addicting Foreigners

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The 5 most popular Korean ice cup drink mixes – Korean Cola Mix, Sweet Americano, Orange Sparkling, Strawberry Milk Mix, Pocari Lemon
The magical culture of Korean convenience stores starting at 500 won! One of the most surprising things foreigners see when traveling to Korea is the combination of convenience store ice cups. Korean convenience store ice cup combinationsis a hot topic around the world. A foreign friend asks you at a convenience store Korean ice cupand … Read more