Food Experience Guide

Drinks & Drinking Culture

Discover Korean drinks, traditional alcohol and essential drinking etiquette.

5 guides in this collection

Korea has a wide variety of drinks. Some are alcoholic. Some are traditional. Some are unique to Korea and difficult to find elsewhere. Many visito…

Soju is Korea's No.1 spirit — a clear distilled drink that is clean, smooth and versatile enough to pair with any Korean food or occasion.

Korean beer is crisp, refreshing and perfect with Korean food — especially fried chicken, in the beloved “chimaek” combination.

Makgeolli is Korea's traditional rice wine — soft, naturally refreshing, low in alcohol and perfect with Korean food.

Respect, harmony and good manners make every drink better — the essential rules of Korean drinking etiquette.

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