First, Gom-Gom taught me the history of how Budae Jjigae, or Korean Army Stew, came to exist. You can read the full webtoon over here (it’s in English) but let me give you the basic concept. After the ...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un bans the sale and consumption of Budae-Jjigae, a spicy noodle soup with Western ingredients like Hot Dogs and Spam, labeling it as treasonous. Vendors will face ...

As part of the regime’s efforts to quash capitalist culture among citizens, it has forbidden the sale of budae-jjigae – a dish imported from pro-Western neighbor South Korea. The spicy Korean ...

One of the most iconic symbols of Western culture, denim jeans, have been banned in North Korea. They are seen as a representation of Western capitalism and consumerism, which goes against the ...

Although Korean cuisine is usually associated with meaty ... In restaurants, doenjang jjigae usually incorporates a small amount of meat and/or seafood, but it’s easy to make a vegan version.

It’s no stretch to say that many Korean dishes owe their flavor to jang -- fermented soybean-based sauces at the heart of Korean cuisine ... in a hearty stew, or jjigae, where it’s paired ...