Who pays for a meal in Korea?

Frequently in a two-people relationship, one party will pay for lunch this time, and the other will pay the next time. Eventually (and hopefully), it will even out in the end. The exact amount paid is of secondary importance. What matters most is the relationship and the communal aspect of sharing the meal.



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