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치맥

chi-maek · literally “chicken-beer”

Fried chicken with beer, the national combo

비 오는 날엔 치맥이 최고지.

On a rainy day, chicken and beer wins.

Where it comes from

치킨 (chicken) + 맥주 (beer).

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  • 혼밥 hon-bap — Eating a meal by yourself, on purpose

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