What is the name of the clear, distilled Korean spirit traditionally made from rice?

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Soju

Originally distilled exclusively from rice, soju is now often made from other starches like sweet potatoes or wheat due to historical grain shortages. It is frequently recognized as the world’s best-selling spirit by volume, largely driven by its immense popularity in South Korea.

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