Makgeolli is a traditional Korean rice wine that is made from rice. It has a long history in Korea dating back to 1837. While its basic color is white, it can be made in various colors using different ingredients like grapes, strawberries, chestnuts or honey. The authors' first experience drinking makgeolli in their 20s was very enjoyable since it is less bitter than soju or beer. Makgeolli is often consumed in rainy weather in Korea. Some popular side dishes enjoyed with makgeolli include tofu and kimchi, as well as various Korean pancakes called jeon. The document recommends a pub near Hannam University called Hwangtogil that serves

1. <Makgeolli: Korean traditional rice wine>
By S.Y. and Y.G.
 Introduction
Makgeolli is Korean traditional rice wine. It is made of rice and the basic color is white.
However, there are many colors of rice wine because we can make rice wine with various
ingredients such as grapes, strawberries, chestnuts and honey. It is very popular in Korea
and Japan.
 History
Rice wine has a long history. It began in Korea in 1837. It was for common people, but not
for the king. Also, the alcohol content can be from 12proof to 26proof. Our ancestors
usually drank it cold.
 Experience
When we were 20, we drank rice wine for the first time. It was very delicious, more than
Soju or beer. It’s less bitter. Although we don’t like alcohol that much, when it’s raining, we
would like to drink it. Like this, many Korean people enjoy rice wine in rainy weather.
 Side dishes with rice wine
We will introduce two Korean traditional side dishes.
① Tofu with Kimchi
Tofu is made of soybean, and Kimchi is made of napa cabbage and various
seasonings. Kimchi could be very spicy for you, but, if you eat it with tofu, it is
really tasty. Tofu and kimchi is the best combination. Also, it is really good for your
health, because tofu retains a lot of protein and Kimchi retains a lot of beneficial
bacteria named lactobacillus.
② Jeon (Korean pancake)
Jeon is a Korean traditional pancake. There are many kinds of Korean pancakes
such as seafood jeon, potato jeon, green onion jeon and kimchi jeon. We
recommend you seafood the most. It is made of squid, shrimp, clams, flour and
various vegetables.
 Place
We will recommend you a pub where you can enjoy rice wine. Near Hannam University,

2. there is a pub named “Hwangtogil”. This pub sells various rice wines and many kinds of
side dishes. They make homemade rice wines, so taste is really great! Of course, the side
dishes are so tasty too. The building looks like hanok, which is a Korean traditional house,
so you can enjoy Korean traditional atmosphere and culture.