Today, however, the Western New Year (January 1st) marks the official gaining of a year for anyone living in South Korea. According to folklore, however, this can only happen if you eat a healthy ...

New York Times food columnist Eric Kim's 2021 cookbook, "Korean American," highlights bold, delicious dishes for weeknights and special occasions, including Lunar New Year, which started Jan. 22 ...

Korean New Year 2023: Traditional Food Tteokguk. Tteokguk, a traditional soup made of rice cakes (tteok), is the main course served on New Year's Day in South Korea.

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce. 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil. 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar. 1 tablespoon maple syrup. 1 large garlic clove, finely grated ...

And on the day of Seollal, or Korean New Year, Koreans around the world gather together to celebrate their heritage. What is Korean New Year? ... Related: 25 Authentic Korean Recipes.

Seollal, or Korean Lunar New Year is a holiday and celebration which marks the first day of the Korean Lunar Calender. In 2014, Seollal falls on Friday, January 31st - though the celebration is ...

Korean New Year or ‘Seollal’, which falls on January 22 this year, is a festival that marks the first day of the Korean calendar. It is one of the most important traditional Korean holidays ...