The unspoken rules of South Korea’s drinking scene

Alcohol in South Korea isn’t just a pastime: it’s a way to unwind in a society that’s typically reserved and where hierarchy rules. Daniel Dae Kim gets a refresher on the etiquette of Korean drinking culture over a few bottles of makgeolli (fermented rice wine) with three legendary chefs and restauranteurs: Corey Lee, Mingoo Kang and Lucia Cho. K-Everything is available to stream in the U.S. on the CNN App and globally on HBO Max.

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