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Jan 1, 2011
2011 / January 2011

marketplaceMix traditional Korean rice wine bek se ju with soju, a liquor similar to vodka, for a traditional Korean drink called oh sheap seju. But if you’re going to toast Korean style, fill up on kimchi and noodles first. You will need a full belly to keep up with the Korean custom of endless glasses, where everyone pours for someone else. Bek Se Ju, $14. www.citywinecellar.com

shopA traditional Korean place setting includes a user-friendly, long, narrow spoon next to chopsticks. The spoon is for tasting soup and rice. This set employs the Korean lacquer process of otchil, which uses the sap of the ot tree and is considered good for well-being. Black Otchil Chopstick and Spoon Set, $8. http://korean-arts.com

A must-buy for travelers to Korea is a great skin care product, something you will happily indulge in once seeing the luminous beauty of Korean women. To capture the look, try L’egere products. This foundation uses a smoothing, translucent beige layer with moisturizing UV-ray protection. L’egere Double White O2 Essence-in Foundation, $28.88.http://www.imomoko.com

Handcrafted ducks have been a wedding gift of choice for 600 years, dating back to the Chosun Dynasty. While the red cord on the female duck’s beak (a reminder to respect the in-laws) might be outdated, the pair can foster good communication. Traditionally, happy couples display ducks with beaks touching. Not-so-happy couples’ ducks touch tails. Chosun Wedding Ducks, $128. http://korean-arts.com

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