In addition to kimch'i and rice, Koreans mainly eat soups, vegetables, and seafood, reserving meat dishes for special occassions. Many types of foreign foods can also be found in Korea, with Chinese, Japanese, and Western fast food restaurants existing in all price ranges. Beer and soju are the most common alcoholic drinks, with a variety of traditional, rice-based drinks also being popular. Our new Food and Drink section describes Korea's most popular types of food and drink, explains how to eat them, and looks ar different types of restaurants. Night Life and Entertainment Korea has a lively night life scene, with bars, singing rooms, night clubs, and cabarets.
Most areas have a midnight closing time.
Additionally, Korea offers many Western activities such as movies and amusement parks. Shopping The won's devaluation against world currencies has revitalized Korea as a major bargain for shopping. Quality antiques and leather goods, as well as cheap clothes and shoes mean tourists need to bring an empty suitcase to take all their purchases back home. Visit the Life in Korea on-line shopping mall for products and services related to Korea and travel. For many people planning to spend a long time abroad, especially those families with children, being able to socialize with people from their own country can be critical to dealing with culture shock.