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Tangsu-Yuk: Pouring Sauce or Dipping? Your Choice Reflects Your Class
Did you know that tangsu-yuk, a simple fried dish topped with sweet and sour sauce, can reveal class-conscious thinking? While some might dismiss the “tangsu-yuk debate”—whether to pour the sauce over the dish or dip it—as a mere matter of preference, hidden within this choice are traces of class distinctions we’ve internalized. The Symbolism of…
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The Third World of Spicy Naengmyeon – ‘Cold Noodles Are Better Than Rice’ in Sindang-dong
Sindang-dong, widely known for its Tteokbokki Town, was once home to a legendary restaurant that rewrote the history of spicy naengmyeon. That place was none other than ‘Cold Noodles Are Better Than Rice’. Though it has now closed, its unique spicy flavor, special preparation method, and unbeatable price remain in the memories of many. Famous…