[Korean Culture & Language] People who are used to eating meat


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Seoul shoppers pay an average of $31 per pound for a sliced chuck roll of Hanwoo, compared to $21 per pound for the Japanese Wagyu. Despite its expensive price, Hanwoo beef is preferred in Korean cuisine because it is typically fresher and of higher quality than cheaper imported substitutes.

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It is considered a luxury because the demand is high while supply is limited. Korea has limited land for cows to roam with its mountainous and rocky terrain.

Another reason why meat is a big deal in Korea is that Korea used to be extremely poor due to constant war that meat was hard to come by until the 1980s and 90s. 

Also, the main purpose of cattle in Korea used to be for harvesting, so cows were considered too valuable to be eaten. 소고기(Beef) was only consumed by the royal household on exceptional occasions. 

However, because of Korea's strong economic growth, most people can now consume meat on a daily basis. Those in their 40s and 60s have a special love for meat since they can now acquire it without having to work as hard, while people in their 10s, 20s, and 30s have come to love meat since their parents raised them feeding meat and told them it was a luxury. 

There is even a saying “고기도 먹어본 사람이 더 잘 먹는다 (People who are used to eating meat know how to eat them better)”. It means people who are used to luxury know how to enjoy it better. 

For example, receiving pricey gifts can make some people feel ‘부담스럽다(uncomfortable),’ causing them to stress about how to repay the favor. However, someone who is used to receiving and giving expensive gifts will only be overjoyed and grateful.

The ‘luxury’ here doesn’t always mean expensive things. It can refer to simple joys in life, such as love or even alcohol. 

Would you consider yourself someone who’s ‘used to eating meat,’ or are you more of a ‘vegetarian’?

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