As interest in Korea's strong tradition of alcohols ― increasingly referred to as “sool” in English (following the pronunciation of the word for “alcohol” in Korean) ― continues to grow, with more and ...

Tucked away in a pocket of Seoul's Gwangjang Market is Hosunseng, an eye-catching business that departs from the more traditional food carts and restaurants surrounding it. This place, with bright ...

I moved to Seoul in 2005 to study Korean history, and hopefully, earn a degree. The adventure saw many late nights fueled by green bottle soju, Korea's mass-produced swill. I watched the flow of suits ...

Korean wine and spirits have been gaining popularity across the world. In 2023, a consumer trends report found that Soju — one of the most quintessential distilled alcohols from Korea — is 31 percent ...

Sool in general is a Korean word that means alcoholic beverages made in Korea. This term defines all types of Korean alcoholic beverages and it doesn’t matter whether the drink is cloudy and only ...

Over a decade ago, former Westword food editor Mark Antonation began his food-writing career by eating his way up Federal Boulevard. Now, we’re turning our attention to another vibrant culinary ...