How people eat in South Korea
50 indicators exploring everyday meals, ingredients and food culture. Information is completed progressively from documented evidence.
Not all data are comparable: food supply, purchases and intake are different measures. Check the period, population and method for each finding. Qualitative descriptions do not establish percentages or amounts.
Timing and company
0/8
| Indicator | Findings and context |
|---|---|
| Meal times | Awaiting research |
| Meals per day | Awaiting research |
| Meal duration | Awaiting research |
| Daily energy distribution | Awaiting research |
| Weekdays and weekends | Awaiting research |
| Eating at home and away | Awaiting research |
| Cooking frequency | Awaiting research |
| Eating together | Awaiting research |
Pantry and recipes
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| Indicator | Findings and context |
|---|---|
| Most consumed ingredients | Awaiting research |
| Ingredient prevalence in recipes | Awaiting research |
Cereals and plant foods
0/6
| Indicator | Findings and context |
|---|---|
| Cereals and cereal products | Awaiting research |
| Bread | Awaiting research |
| Pulses | Awaiting research |
| Vegetables | Awaiting research |
| Fruit | Awaiting research |
| Potatoes, roots and tubers | Awaiting research |
Protein foods
0/5
| Indicator | Findings and context |
|---|---|
| Meat | Awaiting research |
| Fish and seafood | Awaiting research |
| Eggs | Awaiting research |
| Milk and dairy products | Awaiting research |
| Protein sources | Awaiting research |
Fats, flavours and condiments
0/3
| Indicator | Findings and context |
|---|---|
| Cooking fats | Awaiting research |
| Herbs and spices | Awaiting research |
| Sauces and condiments | Awaiting research |
Meal composition
0/6
| Indicator | Findings and context |
|---|---|
| Breakfast composition | Awaiting research |
| Main meal composition | Awaiting research |
| Dinner composition | Awaiting research |
| Appetisers and snacks | Awaiting research |
| Desserts and sweets | Awaiting research |
| Portion sizes | Awaiting research |
Techniques and equipment
0/5
| Indicator | Findings and context |
|---|---|
| Cooking techniques | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Vegetable preparation | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Food preservation | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Fermented foods | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
| Kitchen equipment | Insufficient data in the sources consulted |
Drinks
0/3
| Indicator | Findings and context |
|---|---|
| Everyday drinks | Awaiting research |
| Coffee and tea preparation | Awaiting research |
| Drinks with meals | Awaiting research |
Nutrition and dietary patterns
0/3
| Indicator | Findings and context |
|---|---|
| Energy and nutrients | Awaiting research |
| Salt and sugars | Awaiting research |
| Dietary patterns | Awaiting research |
Shopping, prices and waste
0/7
| Indicator | Findings and context |
|---|---|
| Food expenditure | Awaiting research |
| Cost of a common basket | Awaiting research |
| Cost of specific meals | Awaiting research |
| Grocery shopping locations | Awaiting research |
| Shopping frequency | Awaiting research |
| Prepared food and delivery | Awaiting research |
| Household food waste | Awaiting research |
Seasons and celebrations
0/2
| Indicator | Findings and context |
|---|---|
| Seasonal produce | Awaiting research |
| Celebration food | Awaiting research |
Coverage in progress
The editorial guide for this country is in preparation. You can already explore its recipes; regional attributions are added when documented.
Guide available in other languages: Español
One country, many cuisines
An initial selection of regions to explore. Culinary boundaries may differ from administrative divisions.
Jeju
Jeonju y la llanura de Honam
Recipes connected with South Korea
Each recipe documents one version. Geographic associations do not imply an exclusive origin.
Korean bibimbap
Rice bowls with beef, egg, sautéed vegetables and gochujang sauce. Serves 2; timings are approximate.
View recipeKorean Mango Bingsu
A Korean dessert of finely crushed frozen milk, fresh mango and condensed milk. Serves 2; allow about 15 minutes of preparation and 5 hours to freeze.
View recipeKorean Hotteok
Korean fermented-dough pancakes filled with brown sugar, cinnamon, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds, then pan-fried until golden. Makes 8 pieces, about 4 servings; times are approximate.
View recipeKorean Yakgwa
Korean sweets made with wheat flour, honey, and sesame oil, fried and soaked in syrup. Makes 12 pieces, about 4 servings of 3. Preparation times are estimates.
View recipeKorean haemul pajeon (scallion and squid pancakes)
Korean pancakes with scallions, carrot, and squid, made with a simple flour-and-water batter and served with a soy and rice vinegar dipping sauce.
View recipeKorean Haemul Pajeon (Seafood and Scallion Pancake)
A Korean scallion pancake with mussels, clams, and oysters, served with a simple soy-and-vinegar dipping sauce.
View recipe
Sources consulted
Read the sources and each document’s scope. A heritage inscription concerns a particular practice, not all of a country’s cuisine.
- Dongnae pajeon www.busan.go.kr/eng/bsnews01/1488863 Busan Metropolitan City
- Cultura de las haenyeo de Jeju ich.unesco.org/en/RL/culture-of-jeju-haenyeo-women-divers-01068?RL=01068&lang=en UNESCO
- Jeonju, ciudad creativa de gastronomía www.unesco.org/en/creative-cities/jeonju UNESCO