Haebangchon & Huam: The Hill Built by Those Who Arrived in Seoul · 6
A Table Set by Migrants Becomes the Neighborhood's Flavor
Ep. 6
FitTrip Editor · 2026.07.22
On the hill of Haebangchon and Huam, Korean food and dishes from many countries gather together. This diversity is easily consumed with the single word "exotic," but the more accurate question is who came to this neighborhood and what they cooked. Migrants who settled on this hill brought their own food with them, and that has become this neighborhood's flavor today.
On the hill of Haebangchon and Huam, Korean food and dishes from many countries gather together.
What the word "exotic" erases
This diversity is easily consumed with the single word "exotic," but the more accurate question is who came to this neighborhood and what they cooked.
The flavor migrants brought
Migrants who settled on this hill brought their own food with them, and that has become this neighborhood's flavor today. Behind one dish is the story of the movement and settlement of the person who made it.
FAQ
- Why is there such diverse food in this neighborhood?
- It is presumed to relate to the history of migrants from various backgrounds settling on this hill at different times Unconfirmed.
- Why is the word "exotic" a problem?
- It has the effect of erasing the specific background and story of the person who made that food and flattening it into a single image.
Checklist
- Think of the background of the person who made the food instead of reaching for "exotic"
- Visit diverse restaurants with a respectful attitude
- Remember the history of migration and settlement behind one dish
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