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Korea's liquor province gets a taste of a Philippine spirit. Which spirit? 


If Korea is on a quest to spread its culture across the globe, it has a ready lubricant.

Soju is its national liquor, and its leading brand ranks as the most consumed liquor brand in the world. No social occasion in Korea is complete without soju.

But could it also represent the dark side of Korea's astonishing rise in the world?

In the second installment of Howie Severino's documentary series on Korea, he and his team journey from soju-guzzling Seoul to the sleepy provinces where the drink is produced in the ancient, foot-intensive way.

Soju is the reason for meeting one of Korea's top comedians, exploring pulsating night spots, and socializing with a Pinoy filmmaker and his crazy Korean buddy who take a break from producing a Seoul love story.

In all these encounters, Howie brings a surprise beverage from the Philippines, creating a series of interactions that will both amuse onlookers and reveal the price many Koreans pay for their hectic pace of life.