Turkey, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce are some of the most iconic Thanksgiving foods, but for many families and individuals in the Asian-American community, they are not the only dishes on the table during the holiday.

Heart-shaped boxes full of sweet treats may only seem fitting for Valentine’s Day, but Korean markets and street food stalls say otherwise. Starting in early November, stores and vendors throughout South Korea stock up on a vast assortment of the popular snack Pepero, according to Ji-Hye Lee, a…