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South Korea
tteok-guk (떡국)
What is it? 
Korean rice cake soup traditionally eaten on New Year's Day. Eating it marks the passing of another year.
Soups & Stews
Rice Cakes & Tteok
Related Terms
tteok (떡)
miyeok-guk (미역국)
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