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As much as "samgyeopsal," the quintessential Korean pork belly cut, translates to three-layered meat, its deliciousness hinges on the perfect balance of fat and meat. This balance delivers a satisfyingly chewy texture bursting with juicy, meaty flavor. In online forums in South Korea now, a heated debate is underway over just how much fat is too much in fat-rich samgyeopsal, as people share their experiences of being served cuts they deem “overly fatty” at restaurants. Th
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Pandemic left Korea more depressed than before: report
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Sales of eco-friendly cars top 100,000 in Q1 in S. Korea
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Life&Culture
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[Herald Interview] Director of 'Goodbye Earth' aimed to ask how we would face apocalypse
Kim Jin-min, director of the Netflix original series "Goodbye Earth," under heavy criticism for its difficult plot and complicated sequencing, said he would consider the drama series a success if it could get the audience to ponder what they would do in the face of imminent demise. The 12-part science fiction series, which is based on the popular Japanese fantasy novel “Shumatsu no Furu," tells the story of South Koreans who are told that a meteorite is slated to strike and
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South Korea and Italy to dedicate 2024 and 2025 to enhancing cultural exchanges
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S.Korea and Italy to dedicate 2024 and 2025 to enhancing cultural exchanges
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Korail Tourism Development recommends springtime rail bike trips
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