{"id":28315,"date":"2023-11-15T18:20:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T02:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=28315"},"modified":"2024-05-21T21:32:50","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T04:32:50","slug":"vegan-in-south-korea-happycow-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/vegan-in-south-korea-happycow-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Vegan in South Korea: HappyCow\u2019s Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since Korean culture has such deep roots in Buddhism, this tradition manifests itself even today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While we can\u2019t deny that meat and seafood have become an established part of Korean culture and cuisine over time, it\u2019s true that one can still find hundreds of traditional Korean eateries all across the country that offer exclusively vegan and vegetarian fare, as well as more western vegan establishments, bringing to this country a diversity of cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Curious to know more? Let\u2019s dive in! This guide, brought to you in collaboration with  KTO<\/a>, is here to help you navigate various aspects of travelling as a vegan in South Korea! From vegan-friendly stays to vegan street food recommendations, must-try restaurants, and several tips and resources, we\u2019ve got you covered!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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