{"id":7664,"date":"2019-05-21T10:00:08","date_gmt":"2019-05-21T10:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/?p=7664"},"modified":"2019-05-21T10:00:08","modified_gmt":"2019-05-21T10:00:08","slug":"korean-street-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seeker.io\/article\/korean-street-food\/","title":{"rendered":"The Complete Guide to Korean Street Food"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The smell of Korean street food hits you moment you escape the high rises and wander down to the markets, side streets, subway stations, and universities. Korea&#8217;s street vendor culture dates back over 600 years to the Joseon dynasty (1392-1910) where cooked food was sold at neighbourhood markets for hungry locals. Today, the street food scene in Korea is colorful, vibrant and includes not just the region&#8217;s traditional, tasty meals, but weird and wild Western-inspired dishes, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Myeongdong, Jongno, Dongdaemun, and the historical Gwangjang Market are some of the best spots to find fresh, local food on the street, especially when shopping in <a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/shopping-seoul\/\">Seoul at night<\/a>. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"especially when late-night shopping (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/shopping-seoul\/#\/\" target=\"_blank\">e<\/a>In the port city of Busan, BIFF Square is a bustling street food hub that\u2019s a must-hit. And, unlike other street food hubs around the world, Korea favors hand-held treats that you can eat standing up or while walking (rather than sit down meals like you might find in Singapore or Bangkok).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, arrive with an empty belly, keep your eye out for the brightly coloured tents (<em>pochangmachas),&nbsp;<\/em>and get ready to enjoy all 10 of these traditional, casual, and absolutely drool-worthy Korean street food meals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Korean Street Food: Tteokbokki (stir-fried rice cakes)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_1396737215.jpg\" alt=\"Korean street food: Cheesy tteokbokki (Korean spicy rice cake), South Korea. \" class=\"wp-image-7814\"\/><figcaption>Cheesy tteokbokki (Korean spicy rice cake), South Korea. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spicy, chewy, and utterly wholesome. Typically eaten with a toothpick or chopsticks, tteokbokki is made from <em>garaetteok,<\/em> or glutinous rice cakes (which resemble packing peanuts) and then stir-fried in <em>gochujang<\/em> (red chilli pepper paste) sauce. Find a serving with cheese on top to be extra indulgent, or snag one with egg or fish cakes added atop for some extra protein and taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to try: <\/strong>Honestly, you&#8217;ll find delicious tteokbokki in pretty much any street food market across Korea, but our favorite places to try it are <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/enu\/ATR\/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1823985\" target=\"_blank\">Tongin Market<\/a>, where you can get a special fried variety, or go wild and chow down at at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/enu\/ATR\/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1838143\" target=\"_blank\">Sindang-dong Tteotbokki Town<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Korean Street Food: Bungeoppang (fish-shaped pancakes)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gallery-slideshow-block seeker-slideshow-wrapper\"><button class=\"scroll-next\"> <\/button><button class=\"scroll-previous disabled\"> <\/button><div class=\"indicators \"><div class=\"indicator active\"><\/div><div class=\"indicator\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"scrolling-container\"><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_1381756115.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Fish-shaped bungeoppang street food, South Korea.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_600488294.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Fish-shaped bungeoppang street food, South Korea.<\/div><\/div><\/div><slideshow-actions :user=\"user\"><\/slideshow-actions><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Translating literally to \u2018carp bread,&#8217; you\u2019ll notice these fish-shaped treats in neat lines on a cart \u2014 that is, if you don\u2019t smell them first. Similar to the Japanese <em>taiyaki<\/em>, bungeoppang taste like a cross between a sponge and pancake. You\u2019ll find these hot and waiting, or you&#8217;ll spot them being freshly poured into their carp iron moulds, almost ready for tasting. Popularised after the Japanese occupation, a traditional filling is red bean paste, but today you\u2019ll find anything from Nutella to custard to sweet potato lurking inside. Ask the vendors for a scoop of ice cream on the side to be extra indulgent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to try: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/enu\/ATR\/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Myeongdong Shopping Street <\/a>is the best place to go for this tasty treat with several Bungeoppang vendors along the main street food strip. &nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Korean Street Food: Gyeran-ppang (steamy hot &#8220;egg bread&#8221;)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gallery-slideshow-block seeker-slideshow-wrapper\"><button class=\"scroll-next\"> <\/button><button class=\"scroll-previous disabled\"> <\/button><div class=\"indicators \"><div class=\"indicator active\"><\/div><div class=\"indicator\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"scrolling-container\"><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_1329250757.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Gyeran Ppang street food Korea. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_1243686511.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Gyeran Ppang street food Korea. <\/div><\/div><\/div><slideshow-actions :user=\"user\"><\/slideshow-actions><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Particularly popular near the universities, these fluffy oblong shaped \u2018egg breads\u2019 sit on top of a giant steamer that can be spotted a mile off due to the plumes of mist and smoke emerging from the tents. A steamy mixture of batter and a whole egg on top, the sweet vanilla and slightly salty egg taste work in absolute harmony; it\u2019s almost impossible to pass by this smell of sweet, fresh bread. One of the cheapest street foods on offer, they\u2019re filling, warm, and entirely addictive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to try: <\/strong>Since gyeran-ppangit is popular student street food, some of the best vendors can be found in Hongdae and the surrounding university areas. Head directly to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/enu\/ATR\/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1326972\" target=\"_blank\">Hongdae Walking Street<\/a> and nibble one while you watch the street performers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Korean Street Food: Kimbap (full meal sushi rolls)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gallery-slideshow-block seeker-slideshow-wrapper\"><button class=\"scroll-next\"> <\/button><button class=\"scroll-previous disabled\"> <\/button><div class=\"indicators \"><div class=\"indicator active\"><\/div><div class=\"indicator\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"scrolling-container\"><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_1210435765.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Vendor selling kimbap at Gwangjang Market in Seoul, South Korea. VittoriaChe \/ Shutterstock.com<\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_507840796.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Vendor selling kimbap at Gwangjang Market in Seoul, South Korea. <\/div><\/div><\/div><slideshow-actions :user=\"user\"><\/slideshow-actions><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The classic <em>kimbap<\/em> (often spelt <em>gimbap<\/em>) can be found everywhere from packed lunches to convenience stores. And did we mention that it&#8217;s a must-try street food staple? Similar to sushi rolls but slightly sweeter and densely packed, kimbap really is a full meal wrapped up in tight seaweed. If you\u2019re in Korea on a budget, eating lots of kimbap<em> <\/em>is the easiest (and healthiest) way to keep costs down. &nbsp;There are an abundance of flavors to choose from, but classics include tuna, spam, crab, and the delicious spicy kimchi that\u2019ll have you coming back for more. Dip in soy sauce and enjoy, or you can pick up triangle kimbap or <em>samgak-kimbap<\/em> (similar to Japanese <em>onigiri<\/em>), which are perfect for eating on the go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to try:<\/strong> <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/enu\/SHP\/SH_EN_7_2.jsp?cid=2021659\" target=\"_blank\">Gangnam Station Underground Shopping<\/a> is infamous for grabbing the cheapest and cutest Korean fashion <em>and<\/em> delicious kimbap! There are a few vendors with tables to sit at if you want to hang around and people watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Korean Street Food: Pajeon (savory pan-fried pancakes)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_554851498.jpg\" alt=\"Korean street food - Pajeon: a pan-fried, vegetable pancake, South Korea.\" class=\"wp-image-7809\"\/><figcaption>Pajeon: a pan-fried, vegetable pancake, South Korea. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best things about traveling around East Asia is discovering foods that remind you of home, but with a subtle twist. In Korea, that food is savory pancakes \u2014  and prepare to find them <em>everywhere.<\/em> The Korean <em>pajeon<\/em> recently spiked in popularity thanks to the West\u2019s obsession with kimchi pancakes, and they can be easily found wherever you&#8217;ll spot street food (or you can visit Pajeon Alley, an entire street dedicated to these meet, cheese and veggie-filled pancakes in Seoul). They\u2019re crispy, light, and are typically filled with scallions, squid, beef, cheese, or kimchi. The Korean name will differ slightly depending on the dominant ingredient. Try as many as you can since they\u2019re all delicious, cheap, and filling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to try:<\/strong> Undoubtedly, the best place to try Pajeon is in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/english.visitseoul.net\/tours\/hoegistationpajeonalley_\/12830\" target=\"_blank\">Pajeon Alley<\/a>, but they also offer excellent Pajeon at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/enu\/ATR\/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=1823985\" target=\"_blank\">Tongin Market<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Korean Street Food: Eomuk (squiggle-shaped fish cakes)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gallery-slideshow-block seeker-slideshow-wrapper\"><button class=\"scroll-next\"> <\/button><button class=\"scroll-previous disabled\"> <\/button><div class=\"indicators \"><div class=\"indicator active\"><\/div><div class=\"indicator\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"scrolling-container\"><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_1221488296.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Korean Fish Cake or Odeng, South Korea.2p2play \/ Shutterstock.com<\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_327330440.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Korean Fish Cake or Odeng, South Korea.<\/div><\/div><\/div><slideshow-actions :user=\"user\"><\/slideshow-actions><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Eomuk is a warm and filling street food that originated in Japan, but became popular in Busan, where you can still find the most delicious fish cakes in the country today. Served on a skewer and soaking in broth, these chewy slices of fish (usually presented in a wiggle shape) could easily be mistaken for tofu. A full seafood stick and a cup of soup will go for a dollar or less, is bursting with flavour, and is relatively healthy, making it a popular choice. Pro tip: pair your eomuk with tteokbokki for the perfect street food meal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to try:<\/strong> Head to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/enu\/SHP\/SH_EN_7_2.jsp?cid=273761\" target=\"_blank\">Gwangjang Market <\/a>for the tastiest and largest selection, or hop over to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/enu\/SHP\/SH_EN_7_2.jsp?cid=1884501\" target=\"_blank\">Bupyeong Kkangtong Market<\/a> in Busan if you\u2019re headed South.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Korean Street Food: Mandu (delicious steamed or fried dumplings)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_1237932310.jpg\" alt=\"Korean street food: Mandu: steamed traditional dumplings, South Korea. \" class=\"wp-image-7819\"\/><figcaption>Mandu: steamed traditional dumplings, South Korea. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Who isn\u2019t a fan of dumplings? This longstanding traditional food, once part of the royal cuisine, is now an everyday staple in Korea. Korean mandu are as tasty as you&#8217;re imagining:&nbsp;they come fried or steamed and are normally filled with cabbage and pork, although the kimchi varieties are worth seeking out. Cheap and entirely filling, grab a tray of six and you\u2019re good to go for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to try:<\/strong> You\u2019ll be able to find mandu at every street food market and most stations, but a favourite spot for some excellent Mandu is <a href=\"http:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/enu\/SH\/\/whereToShop\/whereToShop.jsp?action=shopTalk&amp;cid=997044\">Dongdaemun Night Market<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Korean Street Food: Dak-Kkochi (flavorful fried chicken)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_1237654231.jpg\" alt=\"Korean street chicken at Myeongdong market in Seoul, South Korea. 2p2play \/ Shutterstock.com\" class=\"wp-image-7821\"\/><figcaption>Street chicken at Myeongdong market in Seoul, South Korea.&nbsp;2p2play&nbsp;\/&nbsp;Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Korean fried chicken is an art form, and you won\u2019t leave the country without hearing <em>chimaek<\/em> (the past time of enjoying chicken and beer) being suggested at least once. Name a flavour you could possibly apply to chicken and it\u2019s available in Korea. The street-food version is <em>dak-kkochi<\/em>, fried chicken and scallions on skewers grilled over coal before being smothered in a <em>gochujang<\/em> sweet and sour sauce. You can also find other forms of <em>kkochi<\/em> or skewered food including sausages and seafood.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to try:<\/strong> The best places for some tasty skewers are undoubtedly <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/enu\/ATR\/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=264312\" target=\"_blank\">Myeongdong Shopping Street<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/enu\/ATR\/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=789805\" target=\"_blank\">BIFF Square<\/a> in Busan, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/enu\/SHP\/SH_EN_7_2.jsp?cid=273760\" target=\"_blank\">Namdaemun Market<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Korean Street Food: Hotteok (sweet cinnamon-filled pancakes)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gallery-slideshow-block seeker-slideshow-wrapper\"><button class=\"scroll-next\"> <\/button><button class=\"scroll-previous disabled\"> <\/button><div class=\"indicators \"><div class=\"indicator active\"><\/div><div class=\"indicator\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"scrolling-container\"><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_1228413115.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Korean sweet street pancake, Hotteok, South Korea. <\/div><\/div><div class=\"single-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_600839390.jpg)\"><div class=\"image-caption\">Korean sweet street pancake, Hotteok, South Korea. <\/div><\/div><\/div><slideshow-actions :user=\"user\"><\/slideshow-actions><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another sweet treat that\u2019s ideal to warm you up during Korea\u2019s harsh winters. Easily spotted in little orange tents, they\u2019re usually found in the street food markets and dotted around downtown. Although you can buy these frozen in stores or ready-made in bakeries, eat <em>hotteok<\/em> straight out of the pan for the best experience. A firm favourite with locals and tourists, they\u2019re essentially a cross between a crispy pancake and doughnut: chewy on the inside and filled with syrup, cinnamon, and nuts on the inside. At less than a dollar, it\u2019s fair to say it\u2019s easy to enjoy a <em>hotteok<\/em>&#8230;or three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to try:<\/strong> Some of the best hotteok in the country can be found just outside the station in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/enu\/SHP\/SH_EN_7_2.jsp?cid=273760\" target=\"_blank\">Namdaemun Market<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Korean Street Food: Beondegi (steamed silkworm pupae)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/shutterstock_792788086.jpg\" alt=\"Korean street food - Soy-sourced silkwarm pupae, Beondegi, South Korea. \" class=\"wp-image-7815\"\/><figcaption>Soy-sourced silkwarm pupae, Beondegi, South Korea. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, so now that we&#8217;ve got you drooling, we&#8217;re going to hit you with a dish that might be a bit hard to swallow (literally). Say hello to one of the least popular street foods in Korea: <em>beondegi<\/em>. Strange and unique to this region, <em>Beondegi,<\/em> or <em>silkworm pupa,<\/em> is a cup filled with boiled or steamed worm pupae. Served in paper cups with toothpick skewers, beondegi is perfect for <a href=\"https:\/\/seeker.io\/bizarre-foods\/#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"folks who are looking to try something completely traditional and unique (opens in a new tab)\">folks who are looking to try something completely traditional and unique<\/a> (heads up, most locals don&#8217;t even like munching on these steamed worm babies). On the plus side, beondegi is incredibly cheap: one cup full is usually just over a dollar. They\u2019re juicy, crunchy, and have a nutty and somewhat fishy flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to try:<\/strong> Brave enough to give it a go? Then head to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/enu\/SHP\/SH_EN_7_2.jsp?cid=273760\" target=\"_blank\">Namdaemun Market<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/english.visitkorea.or.kr\/enu\/SHP\/SH_EN_7_2.jsp?cid=273761\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Gwangjang Market<\/a> for some tasty critters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The smell of Korean street food hits you moment you escape the high rises and wander down to the markets, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":42962,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":"","_classifai_error":"","_classifai_text_to_speech_error":"","_classifai_text_to_speech_scheduled":false},"categories":[35,66],"tags":[17],"class_list":["post-7664","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-asia","category-south-korea","tag-gastrotourism"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - 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