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The History of Soybeans: From Korea to the World

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One of the soybeans most loved by Koreans, Green flesh black bean (a variety of black soybean) Introduction: Why Is the Soybean Important? Hello, dear readers! Today, I would like to share with you a story about soybeans — a key ingredient in Korean cuisine and a food enjoyed by people all around the world. Since I am not an expert on soybeans, I will simply introduce some well-known facts in a concise manner. So then, let us begin! Today, no matter where you go in the world, you can easily find foods made from soybeans. From Asian staples such as tofu, soy sauce, and doenjang to Western uses like soybean oil, soy protein–based meat substitutes, and soy milk, soybeans appear widely across cuisines. For this reason, the soybean is a food ingredient shared by people around the globe. Yet there is a fact many do not know: the soybean’s place of origin is the Korean Peninsula and southern Manchuria. In other words, the roots of the soybeans people enjoy today trace back to Korean lands. ...
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For Koreans, failing to honor elders often brings a sense of moral regret.

  Introduction: A Deep-Rooted Culture of Respect for Elders in Korea Hello, readers from the United States and around the world. I’m a humble writer from Korea , and it’s a pleasure to greet you. Today, I’d like to share with you a meaningful part of Korean culture : our tradition of respecting elders.   In Korean society, one of the most distinct and admirable aspects of its traditional culture is the deep respect for elders. This principle, rooted in centuries of Confucian philosophy and reinforced through generations of family-oriented customs, continues to shape the daily lives and behaviors of Koreans across all age groups. Respecting elders is not merely a moral obligation or polite etiquette in Korea; it is a fundamental value that is integrated into language, social interactions, family life, education, and public behavior. From bowing deeply when greeting elders to waiting for them to eat first at the dining table, and offering seats in public transportation, the c...
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