Vegan in South Korea: HappyCow’s Complete Guide

HappyCow Blog · 3 years ago · 84 views

Perfect for the curious traveller, Korea offers a blend of timeless culture and a dynamic modernity. As a vegan in South Korea, there is so much to explore! Besides soaking in its stunning natural landscapes and exploring its rich cultural gems, experiencing the vegan food scene here can truly be an enthralling experience.  The traditional Korean diet was predominantly plant-based in its origin, especially within the Buddhist temples spread across the country. Well before veganism came to be widely recognised as essential for the planet’s wellbeing, many cultures had already been highlighting such practices. Korean temple cuisine, as a classic example, has always excluded meat and animal products, making way for a unique vegan culinary tradition. To date, this cuisine is still practised in temples all across this beautiful country. In such a context, cooking is seen as a spiritual practice and as an expression of devotion to nature.  Since Korean culture has such deep roots in Buddhism, this tradition manifests itself even today. While we can’t deny that meat and seafood have become an established part of Korean culture and cuisine over time, it’s true that one can still find hundreds of traditional Korean eateries all across the country […] The post Vegan in South Korea: HappyCow’s Complete Guide appeared first on HappyCow.