Koreans' favorite foods include hangover cure soup, kimchi, tofu hot pot, grilled gochujang, and fried noodles, as follows:

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Given Korea's intoxicating drinking culture, it's no surprise that her hangover-curing culture is equally developed, from pre-drinks to post-drinks to a range of spicy, steaming stews and soups. Made from beef broth, cabbage, bean sprouts, turnips and chunks of congealed cow's blood, this supremely satisfying flavor will magically get your lazy brain working in the morning.

2. Korean kimchi.

Dating back to the Silla Dynasty (about 2,000 years ago), kimchi is the most popular spicy side dish on the Korean table. It consists of fermented cabbage pickled and preserved in peppers, garlic, ginger and scallions.

3. Plain tofu pot.

Tender tofu, clams and eggs with spicy broth? This popular stew is a classic example of how unexpected flavor combinations can bring out pleasant sensations. The tender tofu-which turns into fluffy chunks in the stew-retains the flavor of the clams, which can mitigate the overall spiciness. The dish is served in a traditional insulated clay pot. After serving, the eggs are cracked into the crockpot and cooked in a bowl.

4. Roasted pancetta.

The best part of dining at a barbecue restaurant is the atmosphere-a lively party with occasional shochu, kebabs sizzling on the grill, and shouts of "One more!" It's served with lettuce, shiso leaves, sliced onions and raw garlic kimchi in dashi, bitter pepper sauce or sesame oil with salt and pepper.

5. Korean fried noodles.

While originally a Chinese dish, Koreans have made a thicker version of the noodles that bears a vague resemblance to Chinese fried noodles. Without the dish, the Korean diet would be tasteless, and most Koreans eat it at least once a week.