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I think we can all agree that being a vegan in a foreign country can sometimes be a little challenging. It\u2019s difficult enough having to check the ingredients of your native supermarket snacks, let alone understanding how they translate into another language. <\/p>\n

Now imagine being in a country so different from your own that it uses a completely unique character system instead of the familiar ABC. Google translate won\u2019t help you here\u2026<\/p>\n

Sound familiar? Well, this is exactly what I experienced when I lived in South Korea for two years. It was a real challenge finding vegan food at all<\/em>, let alone vegan Korean snacks!<\/p>\n

My Search for Snacks as The Hungriest Vegan in Korea<\/h2>\n

I won\u2019t go so far as to say that I\u2019m a greedy vegan. But then again, I kind of am. I spend most of my life thinking about food and often base my travels around the snacks or local cuisine that I want to try.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, this was easier said than done in a country where veganism is practically unheard of. In the same way that it\u2019s difficult being a vegan in Japan<\/a>, modern Korean food often uses seafood and meat as part of the core ingredients\u2026yes, even in their snacks!<\/p>\n

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The issue of finding vegan Korean snacks got easier over time, as I developed my Korean language skills and networked with other vegans living in Korea. But I certainly spent my fair share of time hungry and stuck with nothing to eat while my friends gorged themselves on chicken wings, tteokbokki, fish cakes, Peperos, and Choco Pies.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, I soon discovered a plethora of vegan Korean snacks (thanks to my incredible native friends and the support of the Vegan Korea Facebook group<\/a>) and ended up leaving the country a bit heavier than when I arrived!\u00a0<\/p>\n

Korean Vegan Snacks 101<\/h2>\n

In an attempt to make your life a little bit easier when you\u2019re next in Korea, I\u2019ve tried my best to list as many vegan snacks as possible to keep you fuelled in different scenarios. <\/p>\n

For example, you may come across these snacks when you\u2019re travelling via car or bus and stop off at a rest stop, watching a movie at the cinema, popping into a convenience store whilst on your shopping trip in Busan, or exploring the many food markets of Seoul.<\/p>\n

Here are the Best Korean Vegan Snacks<\/h2>\n