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A journey through Busan’s mountain villages · Editorial concept image

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Busan

Pork soup, Dongnae scallion pancakes and locally brewed makgeolli. Choose a meal between Busan’s coast and hills.

Cheongju

Seomun Market pork, local Chamgadeok and a royal story in Chojeong. Find a reason to stay in Cheongju.

Daegu

Meet Fogmag 7, Fogmag 10 and Hyangum Pyojun alongside pancakes, dumplings and braised ribs.

Gangneung

Coffee at Anmok, tofu in Chodang and a gift near the station: build a Gangneung trip around a beach, a meal and perhaps another night.

Gongju

Wangbamju, Wangbam and Gunbam offer different ways to explore sweetness and toasted chestnut flavor.

Gwangju

Tteokgalbi, beef jeon or lettuce-wrapped fritters? Explore a local bottle alongside your choice.

Gyeongju

Read Poseokjeong’s old cup-floating story, then explore today’s rice makgeolli separately.

Jeju

Bingtteok, black pork, buckwheat makgeolli and mandarin takju: meet familiar island ingredients in another form.

Jeonju

Samcheon-dong’s shared tables, bean-sprout soup and spiced moju. Start with what you want to eat.

Seoul

Explore bottles from Seongsu, Mapo and Jung-gu before heading farther across Korea.

Taean

Kkotji Beach’s legend and a traveler’s Sowon makgeolli account, with time to think about dinner afterward.

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A fermented Korean rice drink, with flavors from light and fizzy to rich and tart. No tasting experience needed. Start with the place or the food that interests you.

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Busan: after the sea, what’s for dinner?

Pork soup, Dongnae scallion pancakes and locally brewed makgeolli. Choose a meal between Busan’s coast and hills.

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Local makgeolli

Gamcheon: a soft-spoken bottle for boiled pork

Planning a pork meal in Busan? Gamcheon is a 6% bottle from Gangseo, described with gentle sweetness and a pear-like aroma.

Geumjeongsanseong: for a day when tart sounds good

Prefer acidity to sweetness? This 8% Busan makgeolli combines a thick texture with the savory character of nuruk, the fermentation starter.

Saengtak: a Busan name to remember beside your soup

Chosen pork soup for dinner in Busan? Look at a local bottle, too. Saengtak is a 6% makgeolli described with gentle sweetness and toasted-rice character.

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