"Hoesik" refers to company dinners or gatherings, often held after work, where colleagues eat, drink, and socialize together. When having a hoesik, people often go to barbecue restaurants, especially places that serve samgyeopsal (pork belly). During these gatherings, they eat and drink together. In Korea, there are complex etiquettes to follow when drinking alcohol. It’s important to participate actively but also know your limits when it comes to drinking. In Korea, it’s important to pour drinks for others with both hands, receive drinks with both hands, drink the first shot together with a toast, and always respect elders by waiting for them to drink first. To drink soju properly, pour for others using both hands, receive drinks with both hands, take the first shot in one go, and say 'geonbae' for cheers." Drinking Etiquette in Korea Pouring Drinks: When pouring drinks for others, always use both hands. This shows respect, especially to someone older or of h...