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Where Did KBBQ Come From? Inside Its 2,000-Year-Old History
Korean barbeque, a popular way to eat and grill meat with family and friends, is embedded in a history of war, conquest and reclamation.
Ancient history: Molded by eras of conflict, KBBQ can be traced back to the Goguryeo era (37 B.C.–668 A.D.) with the creation of “maekjeok,” or skewers roasted over a fire, which later turned into “bulgogi.” The former came from the nomadic Maek tribe who lived in that era.
Later in the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910), “neobiani,” or thin, marinated and charbroiled beef slices, emerged and were the royal’s favorites, according to the Smithsonian Magazine.