E27 | Health Explored | Korea - Seoul Food

Our culinary journey through Seoul begins with the smoky, flavour-rich world of Korean BBQ, where sizzling plates and communal dining embody the social heart of Korean culture. From there, we explore one of Seoul’s most iconic fish markets, where we try fresh king crab and live octopus while learning how the country's coastal heritage shaped its food traditions. Next, we visit the bustling herbal medicine market, where shelves overflow with ginseng, roots, mushrooms, and medicinal teas used for centuries in Traditional Korean Medicine. Here, local practitioners explain how balance, Qi, and seasonal eating contribute to long-term health. Our journey ends in Seoul’s thriving coffee scene, tasting artisan brews before joining your friend Chris for a peaceful riverside walk and dessert. This episode reveals that in Korea, food is more than nourishment—it is community, medicine, memory, and identity.