Breaking Down Jang-Making And Its Importance To Korean Culture

Korean Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade

Thanks to the ever-expanding efforts of Hallyu, Korean culture has been introduced to billions worldwide. Many more individuals are incorporating various aspects of Korean life into their own, in particular, entertainment, food, and beauty practices. The Hallyu wave has become a worldwide phenomenon that's constantly evolving every single day. While there are certain aspects of Korean culture that go through regular change, there are some that remain integral to Korea's cultural idenity.

One of these things happens to be the practice of jang-making. Most recently, jang-making culture has received one of the highest forms of recognition as it was added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. While Korean music and entertainment certainly sit at the forefront, aspects like jang-making certainly needs some of the spotlight, too.

So what is jang-making culture and why is it important to Korean culture? Let's find out.

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Jang-Making - The Breakdown

While K-Entertainment and K-Beauty have been frontrunners of K-Culture, Korean food remains as one aspect that ties everything together. There's a wide variety of Korean cuisines that individuals have come to love throughout the year