Seaweed Soup for the Soul – A Foreigner’s Encounter with Korean Birthday Traditions
Introduction – Soup for Breakfast on Your Birthday? On my first birthday in Korea, my roommate placed a steaming bowl of soup in front of me.A clear, dark-green broth with floating strands of seaweed. I was surprised by its unique flavor and texture, but more than anything, I felt comforted.I soon learned that in Korean … Read more