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Kalguksu is not spicy. This is not a drill. This flexible dish is literally translated as knife noodles as the noodles are handmade and knife-cut. There are several ways to make a kalguksu, and there are at least 12 kalguksu dishes and among the most popular are the chicken, or clams. There have been…
A 1,300-year-old beauty that sits on a mountainside that overlooks the splendid ocean painted in soothing shades of blue, Naksansa temple, located 4m north of the famous Naksan Beach, is worth the long hours of travel. Built by the ambassador of the 30th king of Sila Period known as Ui-Sang, the temple houses the Seven…
Most of us dream of having a tour around the globe: taste a whole new variety of flavors and dive into all types of once-in-a-lifetime experience. But are you willing spend a lifetime and all your money to explore this vast, blue planet? There’s no wonder why Lotte World is called the world of everything…
Beyond kimchi as the representative Korean food in the international food scene, there is jogaetang or the Korean clam stew – one of the seafood-based soups in Korea that are perhaps slightly less spicy than its colleagues in the stew and soups department. Jogaetang is best paired with soju. The clear soup belies its many-splendored…
The perfect getaway for your sun-tanning sessions, cool dips and relaxing with the soft ocean breeze, Ganghwa Island is a place you need to include in your list of summer destinations. Located in the west sea, with 28 spectacular islands and a shore that stretches for 99km long, Ganghwa island, is a must see island…
It all began way back in 1998 in association with the Boryeong Tourism Organization to promote the city as a tourist destination. Now, it is a celebrated festival which popularity rises year by year, and people even those coming from abroad would love to visit Boryeong to splash out the fun. Every summer, Mudfest occurs…
Hongdae is a popular district in Korea which is perfect for people who loves vintage, and both the street and nightlife. It is named after Hongik University, Korea’s prestigious art university, which is located just around its corner. It centers on the street and urban art, unique cafe experience, vintage, nightlife and clubs, indie music…
The pumpkin porridge, or the hobakjuk, is quite a sight. The smooth orange visual texture and the floating white blob of rice cakes of hobakjuk are enticing – it makes you want to try it and let it run through your throat. It is sweet, as the hobak variety used in this Korean food, is…
Wanted to relax and feel the cool forest ambiance while breathing in all the goodness and health benefits given off by these special trees? Bijarim Forest is renowned for being the largest nutmeg forest in the world. Its no wonder how it gained its title as Natural Monument No. 374 (Designated on August 19, 1993).…
One of the most recent food buzzword sounds something like “three-ingredient” and the Koreans have long been doing this with their kimchi buchmigae or kimchi pancake. This Korean dish is a favorite bar food and a popular banchan (side dish) for a regular Korean meal spread. With only three ingredients, you’re all set for a…
One of the most awaited festivals in Gyeongsang, and probably one of the most colorful and the best, the Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival is held in the area of Jungwon Rotary and downtown Jinhae with splendid cherry blossoms. Wanna check out the best cherry blossom spots? Participate in varied programs including a pre-event, cultural performances,…
There are several ways to cook mandu, which was once part of the royal cuisine. It was said to have found its way in Korea through the Mongolians which brought with them new ways of food consumption. But mandu is etymologically tied to Central Asian names for the same type of food, which lends credence…
Korea is known as a country of rich culture and of great history, but the fact still can’t be denied that it is a divided nation. With that, the DMZ Demilitarized Zone is established as a barrier that divides the North from the South and as a negotiation buffer to both sides. Military activities are…
Bulgogi is easily one of the most recognizable Korean dishes in Korean restaurants overseas. The name bulgogi literally means ‘fire meat’, derived from the Korean root words ‘bul’ for fire and ‘gogi’ for meat. It’s been in the Korean food tradition for a very long time, dating back in the Goguryeo period and carrying a…
Korean food is awash with varying shades of red, suggesting levels of spiciness tinged with the usual suspects of flavor: vinegary sharp at times and sometimes sweet, made exciting by the nutritional science behind each serving. Dakbokkeumtang is, for what it’s worth with the imagery, is a shocking red-orange in color and topped with a…
Seoul is indeed the haven of various streets and districts that centers both tradition and modern civilization. Insadong Street is a picture-perfect venue of the flourishing Korean culture. The streets of Insadong will surely make you feel like skipping specific times of history with its unique combination of modern buildings and traditional establishments, some once…
