Among them, the most famous alcohol is soju. Soju is traditionally made from rice, but it can also be made from alternative starch, such as wheat or sweet potatoes. Because soju has added sugar, it is slightly sweet, unlike other transparent alcoholic beverages such as gin and vodka. Soju is the most consumed alcohol in Korea.
Makgeolli means alcohol that has just been skipped. At this time, 'mak' has the meaning of 'just filtered fresh' and 'very filtered rough'. Makgeolli is usually used with the same meaning as 'tableju', and it is murky and cloudy compared to clear liquor Cheongju or Yakju, and has a low alcohol content.
Makgeolli was the most popular drink that the Korean people drank before the 1988 Olympics, and was also used as a farmer when farming. In addition, makgeolli has various nicknames, and was called Takju, Takbaegi, Takbari, Baekju, Hoeju, Hyeonin, Daepo, Wangdaepo, and Moju