Korea’s Spicy Food Obsession
From Mild Kick to Painful Relief The Modern Korean’s Spicy Escape When work stress peaks, discipline vanishes for many Korean office workers. “Kang Hye-mee,” a 33-year-old professional, normally maintains a healthy diet with salads and protein shakes. But when difficult days arrive, she reaches for extra-spicy tteokbokki. Her tongue burns, she sweats, and her stomach … Read more