Budae jjigae, or "Army Base Stew," is one of the most well-known and iconic modern Korean dishes. Giant pots of stew — ranging from this dish to Chinese hot pot — are nothing new in Asia ...

First, Gom-Gom taught me the history of how Budae Jjigae, or Korean Army Stew, came to exist. You can read the full webtoon over here (it’s in English) but let me give you the basic concept. After the ...

This concoction, born out of necessity, was called Budae Jjigae, or “Army Stew.” The dish’s origins are deeply rooted in Korean history, specifically the aftermath of the Korean War (1950-1953).

A Japanese YouTuber who came to Korea visited a budae jjigae restaurant in Seoul and faced poor treatment, sparking controversy. Popular travel YouTuber and broadcaster Pani Bottle (Park Jae-han ...