Soju is a very important part of the drinking culture in Korea. It's cheap, sold anywhere and can be bought by anyone. Surprisingly however, Soju is not originally Korean. During the time the Mongols would invade many lands of different countries, they discovered Soju from the Muslim territories. It was called "Arak". When the mongols invaded Korea, they brought with them Soju and introduced these to alcohol makers of Korea. Most Soju making was in Kaesong. It was known as "arak-ju" in those poarts of the country. It was in King Chungryeol's time that drinking Soju became popular. Soju has been drank for so long in Korea taht it has now become part of their "drinking society".
