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South Korean money is the won, printed in four banknote denominations — 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, and 50,000 won — featuring Joseon-era scholars and one queen. Four coin denominations (10, 50, 100, 500) round out everyday cash.
Koreatowns in LA, New York, Toronto, and Sydney are where most non-Koreans first eat real Korean food. This guide walks you through what to order, which restaurant styles exist, and the Korean words that help you read the menu.
Walking into a Korean restaurant for the first time can feel like a crash course. This guide explains the banchan-plus-main structure of a Korean meal, what to order when you can't read the menu, and the basic phrases that get you through.