Canned tuna fish is popular in Korea for the same reasons it is popular in many other parts of the world: it's convenient, tasty and a good source of healthy protein. These tuna croquettes (or tuna pancakes or patties) are delicious when eaten hot, but they are also a popular snack or lunchbox food and can be eaten room temperature.

“Chamchi” = tuna and “Jun” =Korean savory pancakes which are usually battered in flour and/or egg and pan-fried. (Jun is also sometimes spelled “chon”, “jeon” or chun” in English).