For many Koreans, broth is more than just a soothing soup in its many iterations, it represents the very lifeblood of a nation. If Koreans are eating a steaming bowl of well-made soup, after the first spoonful, you will undoubtedly hear profound, guttural "aaaaaahs" that fall somewhere between exhalation and exclamation. "Aaaaaah" is the primal chorus around my dinner.