Gomtang is a traditional Korean beef soup that is popular among Koreans as a comforting and nourishing meal. The name "gomtang" comes from the Korean words "gom," which means "bone," and "tang," which means "soup," referring to the soup's main ingredient: beef bones. To make gomtang, beef bones are simmered for a long time in water with a variety of seasonings such as garlic, ginger, green onion..