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Kimchi (김치): A Guide to Korea’s Many Kimchi Varieties

Many people picture kimchi as spicy red cabbage. That is the best-known kind, but kimchi is much more than one dish. It is a family of Korean vegetable dishes with…

JIN 2026-08-21

Home & Daily Life Korean Lifestyle

Kimchi Refrigerator (김치냉장고): A Uniquely Korean Appliance

A Special Appliance for a Special Food One of the most surprising things visitors discover about Korea is that there is a refrigerator made specifically for kimchi. It is called Kimchi…

JIN 2026-08-16

Food Food Culture History & Tradition

Kimjang (김장): Korea’s Kimchi-Making Season

What Is Kimjang? Kimjang is the traditional Korean practice of making and sharing large quantities of kimchi before winter. It is a seasonal event, a family activity, a community practice,…

JIN 2026-08-16