Neighborly World in Korea

"Jeon" is a traditional Korean dish. Jeon are foods where ingredients are coated in a batter made of flour or eggs, then pan-fried in oil. Jeon has been documented since the Joseon Dynasty, and it is believed to have existed even earlier. Traditionally, jeon was cooked during holidays or important events, and many families still make jeon during korean holidays today. There are various types of ..

The term "Korea Discount" refers to the phenomenon where South Korean companies are valued less favorably compared to foreign companies with similar profitability or asset value.   The graph above is data analyzed by the Korea Capital Market Institute, illustrating how undervalued the Korean market is compared to other countries or classifications such as developed or emerging markets. It shows ..

When Koreans visit Daejeon, they always stop by Sungsimdang to buy bread before heading back home. Sungsimdang is a famous spot in Daejeon. The prices are reasonable and the taste is really delicious!    The photo above shows the entrance to Sungsimdang's main branch in Daejeon, with the name written in Chinese characters. It seems that the bakery first opened in 1956.  It only takes about 1 hou..