I served in South Korea. Soju is not a weaker vodka; I can assure you of that.

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    Soju ranges from 12%-54%. Plus, soju is not well-distilled; it has impurities that vodka does not.

    Edited: We’re likely both right. I was in Korea in 1999; back then the alcohol ABV values were quite a bit higher than today. I am also going to guess that the soju ABV content was skewed quite high around the Army bases. For reasons. I also could be wrong. It’s been known to happen.