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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.
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Soups & Stews
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Rice Cakes & Tteok
Langague
Korean
Associated Countries
South Korea
Related Terms
tteok (떡)
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