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Do You Know the Water Deer of Korea?

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AI-generated image depicting a Korean water deer, a wild animal native to Korea, in a natural Korean woodland setting. A Unique Mammal in the Deer Family Hello, dear readers! It has been a while since my last post. Today, I would like to introduce you to an animal that is very common in Korea but surprisingly rare from a global perspective: the Korean water deer. 1. What Kind of Animal Is the Water Deer? When talking about the mountains, fields, and natural landscapes of Korea, one wild animal that cannot be left out is the water deer. The water deer is a mammal belonging to the deer family, and its scientific name is Hydropotes inermis. It is commonly known in English as the Water Deer . The water deer is a very familiar animal in Korea. It is often found in agricultural fields, along streams, and in areas where mountains and open fields meet. Occasionally, it can even be seen in green spaces around cities. But there is an interesting fact about this animal. Although water deer are co...

What Korean Food Should Foreigners Try First? — A Beginner’s Guide to Korean Cuisine

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    Cheonggukjang (Fermented Soybean Stew)                                                   introduction: Dear readers, hello! Today, let’s talk about a fun and flavorful topic: “If a foreigner is trying Korean food for the first time, what dish would be the best choice?” Believe it or not, there are many foreigners who have lived in Korea for a long time and can enjoy Korean food even better than some Koreans. Korean cuisine, or hansik , includes some dishes known for their strong aromas — fermented skate (hongeo) and cheonggukjang, for instance, are famous for making first-timers hesitate. But don’t worry too much — most people end up loving them eventually!  One Greek man named Andreas, who has been living in Korea for many years, once recalled his first time in the country. With no acquaintances around, he went to a small, unassuming restaura...