Tteokguk, the soup that measures age in South Korea

Bowl of soup containing round slices of Korean rice cake, beef, egg, and green onion, with golden chopsticks and spoon beside it.

Tteok holds three important meanings.

Long rope shape: Longevity 💪

Coin-shaped slices: Wealth 🪙

White colour: Purity and a clean start to the New Year 🤍

Dr Sook-ja Yoon in traditional Korean dress, Hanbok, preparing Tteokguk ingredients.

Source: BBC