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Getting married in South Korea? Bring a lot of cash!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Tom Coyner

Most Koreans acknowledge that this wedding extravaganza aspect of contemporary culture has gotten out of hand, but… Continue reading →

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With a gentle kick, makgeolli satisfies

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Tom Coyner

Sing the praises of the creamy brew that, unlike soju, is not going to give you a hangover from hell. Continue reading →

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Buoyed by Hallyu, sales of makgeolli wash over Japan

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Tom Coyner

Also a good summary of Korean alcohol consumption trends. Continue reading →

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S. Korea’s ancient ‘farmer drink’ to hit US

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Tom Coyner

Korea is discovering a new consumer export. Continue reading →

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