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Food and Korea go hand in hand, as the country is filled with countless delicacies across the peninsula. Both locals and travelers alike will search far and wide for the perfect meal at any time of the day. And thanks to social media, this search is made easy with viral restaurants popping up on for you pages everywhere. Even Korean home-cooked meals contains a special allure that captivates millions. When a table includes a bowl of rice, soup, and an entire spread of delicious banchan (side dishes), it's hard to say no to dining out at these types of establishments.
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However, as is case for the passing of time, both trends and people's taste buds change. Now, local citizens are starting to say no to home-cooked style meals at restaurants and are instead embracing newer options. Among these is the option to experience high-end meals as a way to incorporate an air of luxury to their daily lives. This change didn't happen overnight, but it's certainly become more prevalent in 2025.
But what is behind this change in Korea's eating preferences?
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Previously, home-cooked style meals were craved by everyone due to working individuals' busy schedules and their inability to gather with loved ones to eat a meal together. Other factors behind this were the rise in single-person/double-income households, as well as the convenience of food delivery. In 2021, it was reported that in a survey asking 2000 adults where they go to satisfy their cra
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