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Food stories written from public expense records — by region, dish and sight.
Data story · compiled from public expense records
Photo: KakaoMapHaewon: one agency paid here 717 times — plus 2 more
Each day of the week has its own food theme. This one: Japanese & sashimi.
Photo: KakaoMapYeosu in 14,578 receipts: where local officials actually eat
Officials paid 3+ times at 482 places. Most common: Sashimi & Seafood 27%.
Photo: KakaoMapGyeongju in 7,263 receipts: where local officials actually eat
Officials paid 3+ times at 278 places. Most common: Sashimi & Seafood 22%.
Photo: KakaoMapJeonju in 12,722 receipts: where local officials actually eat
Officials paid 3+ times at 746 places. Most common: Cafe & Bakery 18%.
Photo: KakaoMapLunch near Gyeongbokgung Palace: 6 places officials keep going back to
Of 64 places within 0.7 km, only the ones officials paid most often.
Photo: KakaoMapLunch near Haeundae Beach: 5 places officials keep going back to
Of 84 places within 0.7 km, only the ones officials paid most often.
Photo: KakaoMapLunch near Jeonju Hanok Village: 5 places officials keep going back to
Of 280 places within 0.7 km, only the ones officials paid most often.
Photo: KakaoMapWhere Korean officials eat Korean barbecue: 8 places, and how to order
One per province from 7,139 Korean barbecue places officials paid 3+ times.
Photo: KakaoMapWhere Korean officials eat soups and stews: 8 places, and how to order
One per province from 3,394 soups and stews places officials paid 3+ times.
Photo: KakaoMapWhere Korean officials eat noodles: 8 places, and how to order
One per province from 2,181 noodles places officials paid 3+ times.
Photo: KakaoMapWhere Korea's local governments take their national-level guests
Top picks from 78 restaurants whose records name guests from ministries or the National Assembly.
Expense records show where officials keep paying — not a taste guarantee. Check hours and prices before you go.