Colourful “songpyeon” rice cakes filled with sweet red bean paste or other sweet fillings are a must eat during Chuseok. Photo: Shutterstock
Korean vs US Thanksgiving: Chuseok food, traditions and chauvinism
- Thanksgiving in the US and Korea is similar in many ways, but there are notable differences between the two harvest festivals
- In Korea, the Chuseok holiday can reinforce old gender roles and norms
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Colourful “songpyeon” rice cakes filled with sweet red bean paste or other sweet fillings are a must eat during Chuseok. Photo: Shutterstock