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Yeot-Takju: The Accidental Mountain Brew of Gangwon Province
Discover the accidental origins of yeot-takju, a sweet, high-proof traditional mountain liquor born from a hearth fire mishap along the Baekdudaegan range.
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The Blue Ox and the Mountain Shrine: The Legend of Taebaek Festival and Toe-u
Discover the roots of Gangwon Province’s Taebaek Festival, the ancient Silla-era Taebaeksan Cheonje ritual, and the traditional toe-u custom of leaving an ox at the mountain shrine.