An English-language book featuring Korea s traditional alcohol, collectively called “sool,” has been published to help foreigners better understand the unique charms of Korean alcohol. The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Monday it recently issued “Hidden Charms of Korea: SOOL.” The book is based on feature articles, interviews and expert contributions posted on the government s foreign language portal, Korea.net.
Permit me a relevant travel reflection from nearly a decade ago, when I enjoyed a few-day layover in Seoul, South Korea on both ends of a round trip to India.