Koreans have developed a variety of traditional sweets and beverages which make nutritious snacks and delicious desserts.
Any time you pass by shopping districts, traditional markets, back streets of areas bustling with crowds, tourist spots or college towns, you will come across street vendors, canopy wagons or flour food eateries offering snacks popular among a wide range of age groups. They often serve as an inexpensive meal for Koreans in a hurry or for tourists who want to partake of the local culture.
Traditional and Popular Snacks of Korea
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