5. I. INTRODUCTION: Characteristics Korea is a Peninsula surrounded by sea, so it makes Korea a home to plenty of marine products as well as a variety of vegetables and aquatic plants . Korea has four distinct seasons and a well-developed agriculture country, producing rich rice and diverse grains. With four different seasons, Korea has developed many cooking skills using ingredients that are available seasonally. Most of Korean foods are not instant food, but preserved and fermented for a certain period , thus giving better taste and nutrition.