SDLC Cultural Post #5

[June Choi]

Korean convenience stores are very much different from regular American convenience stores. They normally have a greater variety in instant foods, whether they are served cold or hot. The most common stores are GS25, Emart24, Ministop, CU, and 7-11. Some of the most popular foods are Korean instant noodles (라면), kimbap (김밥), triangle kimbap (삼각김밥), sausage on a stick (소세지), corn dogs (미스터고기), baked eggs (훈제란), and more. Some even have their own brand of ramen, and others expand on the normal types of ramen to include those that have innovative sauces. It is always astonishing to me whenever I visit convenience stores in Korea due to the wild variety of foods that Koreans innovate to expand their convenience store culture. It is common for students or workers late at night to visit these stores for a snack with friends or even just alone. I find that Korean convenience store culture is a large part of Korean culture, for young Koreans especially love instant food with different flavors. Below is a picture of some of the popular goods from Korean convenience stores.Screen%20Shot%202019-04-22%20at%203.47.37%20PM.png