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[ICONIC FOOD] A nostalgic snack with a spicy kick : Known as Korean ‘soul food,’ tteokbokki can be enjoyed any time of day

When talking about street food in Korea, one snack that cannot be missed is tteokbokki, a dish of sticky tteok (usually made of rice) covered in spicy gochujang (hot pepper) sauce. Almost every street food stall located on the sidewalks of the bustli…

Dec 10,2018
[NOODLE] Minimalism that manages to refresh

Pyongyang Myeonok Hours of operation Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Address 207 Janchungdan-ro, Jangchung-dong, Jung District, Seoul (02) 2267-7784 Though the broth’s subtle flavors aren’t immediately apparent, this …

Dec 07,2018
History lives on in Mokpo's forgotten districts: A walk through the city tells a tale of occupation and liberation through buildings that still stand today

Korea's Cultural Heritage Administration recently selected three places in the country that played a significant role in Korea's modern history but are still relatively unknown, at least for their historical significance. From next year, the administ…

Dec 03,2018
[NOODLE] A tad bland and viscous, but healthy

Jinju Hoegwan Hours of operation Mon.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat. 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Address 120-35 Seosomun-dong, Jung District 02-753-5388 Some may find the taste of kongguksu, thin wheat-flour noodles in a cold soyb…

Nov 30,2018
[NOODLE] Bone marrow broth and cod on the side

Hyehwa Kalguksu Hours of operation Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Address 13, Changgyeonggung-ro 35-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 02-743-8212 The kalguksu is actually a beef bone marrow “guksi,” a specialty of Andong, which is rich and served with a…

Nov 23,2018
[FICTION VS. HISTORY] Heroics ramped up in ‘Great Battle’ : Mother Nature wasn’t as cruel in real life, and general’s name isn’t quite certain

“I’ve never learned how to surrender,” shouts Yang Man-chun to his army of 5,000 as they watch some 200,000 soldiers ascending towards their territory. They, the people of Goguryeo (37 B.C.-A.D. 668), were in a battle against Tang Dynasty forces that…

Nov 19,2018
[NOODLE] In Busan, a must-try milmyeon

Hours of operation 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Address 404-3 Bujeon-dong Busanjin District, Busan Chunha Chudong Milmyeon This spacious restaurant offers the Busan specialty milmyeon, cold noodles made from sweet potatoes, pot…

Nov 16,2018
[Iconic Food] Korea’s favorite lunch boxes are back and better than ever: Dosirak now offer more than a quick bite for hungry students

A bowl of steaming rice served alongside spicy hot soup on a table laden with side dishes has long since been the way that most Koreans dremt of spending their lunchbreak. Just a decade ago, office workers digging into a lunch fit for a king looked d…

Nov 12,2018
[NOODLE] High-class naengmyeon and bulgogi

Woo Lae Oak Hours of operation 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Address 62-29 Changgyeonggung-ro, Jung District, Seoul, 02-2265-0151 One of the oldest naengmyeon, or cold noodle, restaurants in the capital, Woo Lae Oak has b…

Nov 02,2018
[ZOOM KOREA] Hahoe mask maker tells the story of Korea

Having traveled all the way south from the mountainous Gangwon, the Nakdong River takes a graceful turn at Hahoe Village, which sits peacefully in the western corner of Andong in North Gyeongsang. The picturesque view of the river and the mountain ma…

Oct 29,2018

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