"Kimshi pots in the sun" South Korea Local Custom Tip by DSwede

Kimshi is a staple of Korean life. It comes in hundreds if not thousands of styles, but most commonly is pickled cabbage, infused with red pepper.

In all my time here, I've only met one Korean who does not care for it, and nearly all foreigners love it too. You will find it on the tables during any meal. But what you might now know is that you will find it visible on any outing into the city and more commonly in the rural areas.

Any time you see large pottery for sale, these are kimshi pots. If you see them on the roadside, on roof tops, or on the side of buildings, they are actually in the process of making the kimshi. Koreans mix all the ingredients and then let the sun slowly transform the recipe into kimshi.

Keep your eyes open for the pots!