The main meat, seafood or vegetable dishes are placed on the table along with the panchan. Every diner has a metal bowl of rice and shares all the dishes.
Food is a very integral part of their life. . . .
It's about the presentation and the integrity and quality of the individual ingredients. Even going out, it's all about food. Business lunches are conducted and at one point the food is ordered and it's gratuitous. It's there, and you may not necessarily eat that much of it, but it's about the presentation and the display. Desserts aren't usually served, though some fresh fruit might finish off the meal.