What to drink in Korea...

Korean has a variety of drinks (hard and soft) to accompany meals, enjoy on a hot day, or just have a party! Below is a list of beverages distinctly Korean...

Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- Green tea (nokcha) ... A staple in Korea. It is consumed as coffee is consumed in Western Europe and the USA. However, coffee is becoming more and more common as you can find many cafes such as Starbucks and Coffee Bean all over the peninsula.- Barley tea (boricha) ... Another variety of tea that can be found in restaurants and bottled in convenient stores. It can be drank hot or cold. Don't let the name fool you, it's quite good!
- Corn tea (oksusucha) ... Again, another bizarrity in Korea. It is often drank cold and there are several varieties that often contain traces of other grains and vegetables.
- Milkis ... This may or may not be for you. Think of milk, and then add some sugar and carbonation to the equation. Then you've got Milkis. Korean kids tend to enjoy this drink. If you're looking for fizziness, this is a healthier alternative to Coke.
- Chilsung Cider ... This is a soft drink similar to Sprite. It is a bit less sugary and is excellent when paired with soju! (Read below for more information about soju.)- Bacchus-D/Vita 500 ... These are energy drinks marketed in Korea. For those of you who enjoy Red Bull and Rockstar, this is your solution. These tiny bottles are not carbonated, but have a syrupy, citrus taste and are promoted for good health in Korea.

Alcoholic Drinks
- Soju ... Soju is an alcoholic beverage made of sweet potatoes. It has a slightly sweet tinge to it and tastes stronger than the actual alcohol level would indicate. (About 20%). It is often taken with big meals such as galbi and samgyeopsal. Western bars have also created soju kettles mixed with a Kool-Aid type powder and sometime Chilsung Cider.- Beer (Maekju) ... There are a few different varieties in Korea. Some brand names to look for are Hite and Cass. Don't be expecting finely brewed beers. If you're a beer connaisseur, you might want to pass up this one.
- Rice wine ... It is probably unlike any wine you've ever tasted. It's got a relatively chalky consistency and is a little less strong tasting than your average fruit wine.
- Raspberry wine (Bokbonju) ... Editor's pick! This fruity wine is pretty thick in texture and very sweet. Be careful not too drink too many glasses. It's so good it may just sneak up on you an knock you out!
Sources : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Korean_beverages

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_wine