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- English
Meet Chef Se eun Choi, who was born and raised in North Korea before starting a new life in South Korea from 2017.
She now shares the stories, culture, and everyday life of her homeland through food, creating meaningful cultural exchange through cooking.
After graduating from the Department of Culinary Arts in Seoul and gaining experience in restaurants and hotels, she presents North Korean cuisine in a warm, approachable, and modern way.
This unique cooking class is more than just making food. Together, you will learn to cook authentic N Korean street foods while hearing personal stories about life in North Korea, her journey to South Korea, and the deeper meaning behind each dish.
It is a rare opportunity to understand a divided nation through taste, conversation, and human connection.
Example Menu
Main
InjoGogi (Soybean meat dish)
This is one of North Korea’s most famous street foods. It was soy-based meat and filled it with rice.
Main
DubuBap(Fried tofu pockets)
DubuBap is a popular North Korean street food made by filling fried tofu with rice and dipping it with sauce.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
How to Get Here! ["Roomtone", Konkuk University Area] Please exit from Exit 1 of Konkuk University Subway Station. Turn left at the bicycle shop, and you will find us next to Hyundai Real Estate (same building).
What to expect
We will make two of the most famous foods that were widely eaten during the famine of the 1990s. Created with very simple ingredients, these dishes are paradoxically eco-friendly and healthy.
They contain no animal products and use only minimal sugar. Discover the stories behind the food and experience the history and resilience they represent.
While cooking together, you will hear stories about everyday life in North Korea and the meaning behind the food.
You will also have the rare opportunity to hear her personal story about life in North Korea and her journey to freedom.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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