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From Tteokbokki to Milmyeon: How U.S. Flour Aid Shaped Korean Food Culture

Hello, this is JIRO! It’s been a while since our last post—hope you’ve been doing well. The weather has been especially cold in Korea recently, and we hope you’re staying warm and healthy wherever you are. In today’s post, we explore Korean food culture shaped by U.S. flour aid after the Korean War. Our focus is on two iconic dishes: tteokbokki, and Busan’s beloved milmyeon. Let’s take a closer look.