"Camping has become a huge part of Korean culture in recent years, as many city dwellers, especially in Seoul, escape to nature for a breather. Of course, relaxing outdoors and taking a break from city noise are big draws, but one of the best reasons to go camping, especially to Koreans, is the food. So much of Korean food culture revolves around eating together, and nothing embodies that better than Korean barbecue."
"Sitting in a circle around the fire, grilling meat, wrapping it in lettuce, passing side dishes, and pouring soju for one another creates a kind of bonding that's hard to replicate anywhere else. These days, you'll often see K-pop stars or actors in dramas and variety shows playing games over barbecue while camping, which only accelerates the trend. Brands have caught on too, rolling out " easy camping meat sets " that make the experience even more accessible."
Camping has become a major leisure activity for city dwellers in Korea, offering a break from urban life and a chance to enjoy nature. Korean barbecue plays a central role in camping culture, fostering communal rituals like grilling, wrapping meat in lettuce, sharing side dishes, and pouring soju. Popular media and celebrities amplify the trend, while brands sell easy camping meat sets to simplify meal preparation. Cooking over open fire can seem intimidating, but basic planning and a handful of tools — grill grid, long tongs, kitchen scissors, thermometer, wire racks, and aluminum foil pans — make fire-kissed barbecue accessible.
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