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H Mart

This chain of Korean-specialized grocery stores in the U.S. remind Zauner painfully and forcefully of her deceased mother.

Kimchi

This dish of fermented cabbage is a staple of Korean cooking, and a set of flavors Zauner loves.

Chongmi's Creams, Lotions, and Beauty Products

These items symbolize Chongmi's focus on beauty and, to an extent, her vanity.

Zauner's Musical Aspirations

This dream of Zauner's, which begins when she is a teenager, drives a terrible wedge between her and her parents, but especially between her and her mother.

Seoul

This city, where Chongmi's relatives still live, represents excitement, connection, and family for Zauner.

Korean Language

Zauner deeply regrets not trying harder to learn this tongue as a child, because as an adult, she feels it is a barrier to getting to know her relatives better.

Zauner's Wedding

Zauner intends this life event to be something Chongmi can...

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