[Jul] Bingsu: chill out while you can
Jul 25, 2023
Traditional patbingsu from Samcheong Bingsu in Seoul, July 11, 2023 (Photo by Saul Latham) Korea’s stifling, sticky summer heat, paired with the nation’s famous ppalli ppalli (hurry, hurry) culture, cries out for an opportunity to enjoy an icy sweet dessert and good company. That’s where bingsu, Korea’s popular shaved ice dessert, comes to the rescue. Stores specializing in the dessert have become commonplace, and during summer, bingsu pops up on