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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Kimjang: paying homage to my halmeoni

How to honor kimjang, the communal activity of preparing and serving kimchi, a Korean staple.
Daeun Lee, Staff Writer December 12, 2023

For as long as I can remember, around this time at the end of the year, my parents and I would drive to my grandparents’ house in rural Korea to celebrate kimjang. For those...