Celebrate Korean New Year's Day, Seollal, with a delicious round-up of dishes that are deeply rooted in tradition and meaning. From foods believed to bring good fortune to dishes families gather around year after year, Seollal is just as much about what you eat as how you celebrate. I have carefully selected over 20 iconic Korean New Year recipes that are loved across Korea and perfect for.. Did you know that Koreans celebrate the New Year twice? The first is marked Jan. 1 according to the solar calendar and it's celebrated in most other countries.
Seollal (New Year's Day). Lunar New Year (Seollal, 설날) is one of the biggest holidays that Koreans celebrate during the year. Traditionally, during this holiday, Koreans eat "tteokguk."