Before coming to Korea, I thought soju was just alcohol.
I was wrong.
The first time I drank soju with Korean coworkers, I noticed something strange.
People became more honest.
Conversations became softer.
People started sharing personal stories.
Even quiet people slowly opened up.
In many countries, drinking culture feels loud.
But in Korea, sometimes it feels emotional.
A small restaurant.
Metal chopsticks.
Steam rising from stew.
Someone pouring soju with two hands out of respect.
These little details stay in your memory longer than the drink itself.
And once you understand Korean drinking culture, you begin to understand Korean relationships a little more too.
Recommended Experiences
- Pojangmacha Streets
- Jongno Soju Restaurants
- Euljiro Late-Night Bars