Food Tourism Destinations

South Korea, an East Asian nation on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, shares one of the world’s most heavily militarized borders with North Korea. It’s equally known for its green, hilly countryside dotted with cherry trees and centuries-old Buddhist temples, plus its coastal fishing villages, sub-tropical islands and high-tech cities such as Seoul, the capital Bulgogi is probably the most popular Korean dish, with thinly sliced meat that has a smoky sweet flavor. You can enjoy it broiled, grilled, or stir-fried. The beef is usually accompanied with lettuce wraps and spicy red pepper paste (gochujang) for wrapping and spicing up the meat.   Famous for being home to the biggest K-pop labels, Korean BBQ restaurants, plastic surgery, popular make-up brands it's become one of Asia's most visited destinations for tourists   Korean cuisine is largely based on rice, vegetables, and (at least in the South) meats. Traditional Korean meals are named for the number of...