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Similarities Between South Korea And United States

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The United States of America gained its independence from Great Britain and was founded on July 4th 1776. Likewise modern day Republic of Korea, more commonly referred to as South Korea, separated from the north and became an independent nation on July 27th 1953. South Korea and the United States both fought for freedom and defeated their aggressors. The two counties differ in many ways which include, cultural and spiritual differences, as well as variances in the types of food consumed in both countries. While the differences between the two countries can be obvious at times, there are many similarities that stand out as well. Much of the culture in South Korea is preserved from its long history, however these two countries share striking resemblances. During the Korean War from 1950 to 1953, the United States …show more content…

The food in South Korea is based heavily on rice. As with many Asian cultures rice is a staple, and is served with every meal. Along with rice vegetables, fish, and meat make up most of the meals consumed throughout the country. Kimchi, a cabbage based dish, is also a very common item to find a plate while dining in South Korea. According to the official tourism website for South Korea, “food is a very important part of Korean culture, and Koreans pay great attention to the way in which food is served” (Types of Korean Food, n.d.). If asked many people foreign to the United States might say that the traditional American food consist of hamburgers and french fried. While this is a common dish in the U.S., there are many other traditional foods in the United States. Much like other large countries, traditional foods is based largely on the region. For example a common food in the southern states could consist of barbecue, fried chicken and grits. In the New England region of the U.S. seafood is a staple. The food of both countries develop through the culture that is

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