Drinking in South Korea: Soju

The national drink of South Korea is soju, a vodka-like alcoholic beverage. It's cheaper than any other drink — a 350ml bottle can cost slightly over W3000 at bars — and also strong. Usually this is made by fermenting starch from rice, barley, corn, potato, sweet potato, etc, to produce pure alcohol which is then diluted with water and other flavors. Read More »

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Hokkama-gol, a valley in North Chungcheong
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Huktari-gol, a valley in Gangwon
Hungommyon-samuso, an administrative facility in Gangwon
Hungyang-ni in Gangwon
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Hyol-tong in Gangwon
Hyon'gye-san, a peak in Gangwon
Hyongje-bong, a peak in North Chungcheong
Igi-ryong, a pass in Gangwon
Ijin-gol, a valley in North Chungcheong
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Kangnimmyon-samuso, an administrative facility in Gangwon
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Kodunch'i-gol, a valley in Gangwon
Kogi in North Gyeongsang
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Koil-chae, a pass in Gangwon
Kojing-nyong, a pass
Kojini-gogae, a pass in North Chungcheong
P'alchung-ni in South Chungcheong
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