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Bold frontier for kimchi

London-based modern Korean restaurant Jinjuu's Carnitas Fries are garnished with cheddar, pork and kimchi (Lee John Mann Photography)　It is hard to say when it all began, but kimchi is no longer solely served alongside or as part of traditional Korean fare. 　Now, one can find it garnishing non-Korean eats like fries, burgers and paella at Judy Joo’s London-based Jinjuu, Russell Moore’s Camino in California and even on Korean turf in Coreanos Kitchen. 　“I agree that kimchi is being used in non-Ko

FoodNov. 20, 2015

[Around the Hotels] Winter at W Seoul-Walkerhill

　W Seoul-Walkerhill launches winter package 　W Seoul-Walkerhill in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, is launching its winter package series “Stop the Clock” to electrify the year-end celebrations for trendsetters. 　“Stop the Clock” has been meticulously planned by W Seoul-Walkerhill under the concept of “having fun to the point of being oblivious to the passing of time,” with an ambitious goal to provide the guests of W Seoul the most fabulous, fun-filled and heartwarming winter thus far. 　The package is read

TravelNov. 20, 2015

[Around the Hotels] Winter at W Seoul-Walkerhill

Insects, food of the future?

Bottles filled with different types of dried insects at UZU's exhibition at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, open until Nov. 29 (Rumy Doo/The Korea Herald) Full of nutrients like protein, iron and vitamins, and both cost-efficient and environmentally friendly to harvest, insects just might provide the perfect alternative to meat -- were it not for the fact that they’re, well, insects.But even beetles and worms can be altered to take on more palatable forms, says UZU, a multimedia artist who is curre

FoodNov. 20, 2015

[Travel Bits] Hilton Namhae wins best hotel awards

Hilton Namhae Golf & Spa ResortHilton Namhae Golf & Spa Resort said it has won two recognitions at the prestigious World Golf Awards.The luxury resort won in the categories of Asia’s Best Golf Hotel and South Korea’s Best Golf Hotel.The World Golf Awards is an annual award event that rewards hotels, golf courses and tour operators for their excellence in golf tourism. The World Golf Awards is part of the World Travel Awards, which is considered “the Oscars of Travel.”“I am honored and sincerely

TravelNov. 20, 2015

[Travel Bits] Hilton Namhae wins best hotel awards

Home cooking: Slow cooker dakjjim

Slow cooker dakjjim (Korean Bapsang)This recipe is a slow cooker adaptation of a classic Korean braised chicken dish -- dakjjim. With a slow cooker, it’s so much easier to make this moist and tender chicken that’s full of flavor. You throw the ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it until the meat is fork tender and ready to be served. You don’t need to add any water or broth in addition to the sauce in the recipe. Slow cooking brings out a lot of natural juices from the meat and vege

FoodNov. 20, 2015

[Travel Bits] Visit Korea 2016-2018

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Visit Korea Committee said that they will launch various tourism programs and promotional events as part of the country’s “Visit Korea 2016-2018.”Under the theme of “Revisiting Korea,” the VKC said that it aims to attract 20 million foreign tourists to the country every year through food, hospitality and cultural programs such as K-Food, K-Stay and K-Culture. “The year 2016-2018 will be a turning point for Korea to become an economy with advanced t

TravelNov. 20, 2015

Make your own kimchi

There are hundreds of varieties of kimchi made from cabbage, radish, onion and various other vegetables. But “baechu kimchi,” made from napa cabbage, is the most basic and common. Here’s an easy-to-follow recipe for one cabbage of baechu kimchi from Ro Hyo-sun of Korean Bapsang. 　Ingredients　1 large cabbage, or 2 small1 cup Korean coarse sea salt 5 cups of water1 pound Korean radish1/4 Asian pear (optional)3-4 scallions　Seasoning　1 tablespoon glutinous rice powder (Mix with 1/2 cup of water, sim

FoodNov. 20, 2015

Weekend box office guide Nov. 21-22

Headed to the box office? The Korea Herald offers a weekend guide to what's in theaters. Inside Men (Korea)Opened Nov. 19Crime drama. Directed by Woo Min-hoThe stink of corruption is everywhere in “Inside Men,” where top players in politics, media, and the criminal world intertwine their fates together through mutual support. Together, they are unstoppable, but when one side turns traitor the house of cards comes tumbling down.Citizenfour (U.S.)Opened Nov. 19Documentary. Directed by Laura Poitra

FilmNov. 20, 2015

Asia Culture Center aims for hub for artistic talents

Gwangju is seeking to become a cultural hub of Asia as the Asia Culture Center, a mega cultural complex equipped with artistic production facilities, theaters and cultural and educational programs, officially opens Wednesday. In addition to two existing international cultural events -- the Gwangju Biennale and Gwangju Design Biennale -- the center is the latest addition to the city to expand its cultural infrastructure and presence in Asia. View of the Asia Culture Center in Gwangju (Yonhap)“Th

CultureNov. 19, 2015

Asia Culture Center aims for hub for artistic talents

[Herald Review] 'Inside Men' sees darkness everywhere

“Inside Men” is a scathing, absorbing work about the dirty tricks that manipulate public opinion and power in Korean society.That might seem like nothing new. This year, the Korean box office has seen its fair share of movies discussing the corruption and collusion rampant in Korean society. But “Inside Men” is different because there is no good guy to root for. There is no justice-seeking lawyer as in “The Unfair” or righteous cop like in “Veteran.” Politician, prosecutor, columnist and mobster

FilmNov. 19, 2015

[Herald Review] 'Inside Men' sees darkness everywhere

CGV seeks 10,000 screens by 2020

CJ CGV, Korea‘s largest cinema chain, is targeting 10,000 screens and 700 million moviegoers worldwide by the year 2020, its chief executive said Wednesday. Speaking to press at the chain’s Cheongdam branch in southern Seoul on Wednesday, CEO Seo Jung said that his company will be focusing on overseas expansion through active mergers and acquisitions, rather than the saturated domestic market. In Korea, the cinema unit of local conglomerate CJ has 128 theaters and 971 screens, controlling nearl

FilmNov. 19, 2015

Asia Culture Center to open next week

Asia's largest cultural center that is expected to provide a window to pan-Asian culture will open in the southwestern city of Gwangju next week, the organization running the center said Thursday.The Asia Culture Center was partially opened the public in September, but its entirety will become available next Wednesday.Located in the basement of the old South Jeolla provincial office, the space will serve as the platform for international cultural exchange, rather than limiting its functions to c

CultureNov. 19, 2015

[Herald Interview] World latte art champion reveals secrets to success

Caleb Cha (Seoul International Cafe Show) Three things led to Caleb Cha’s win at the World Latte Art Championships this year: eye-catching designs, confidence and endless practice. “I practiced on around 300 cups of coffee a day, seven days a week, for nearly two months,” said the Melbourne-based barista, who was here to participate in this year's Seoul International Cafe Show, in an interview with The Korea Herald last week. “That made for over 12,000 cups of latte art.” Cha, a Korean national

FoodNov. 18, 2015

[Herald Interview] World latte art champion reveals secrets to success

Group exhibition shows skulls, sovereigns

Three expat artists are showing their work at “Glow,” a group exhibition in Seoul hosted by Art Network Korea.Though exploring different themes and media, the artists each use vivid colors in the exhibition.From left: "Boxes" by Jennah Valk, "Sol y Flores" by Rosalie Knaack, and "Queen 2015" by Andy Brown.These strong hues are mixed with dark, heavy shades in the acrylic paintings by Jennah Valk, who depicts cityscapes based on experiences in Asia. Using a heavily layered style, she contrasts sh

Expat LivingNov. 18, 2015

Group exhibition shows skulls, sovereigns

Gwangju players to stage Shakespeare

Mixing fantasy with funny, Gwangju Performance Project is putting on its biggest ever production starting this weekend, with an abridged performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”Shakespeare’s tale of the Athenian aristocracy getting stuck in a forest and becoming the playthings of fairy royalty is one of his most popular comedies, and the directors say they let the cast loose in exploring its humor.“We’ve given them free rein. They’ve run wild with it in rehearsals with them. The play is wildl

Expat LivingNov. 18, 2015

Seoul company puts on selected Shakespeare scenes

Seoul Shakespeare Company will be performing scenes from the bard’s work, based around the theme of “Love and Despair,” in two programs starting next week. The first program, lasting a little over an hour, focuses on the relationship between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, as it changes and unravels as a result of their actions. A comic scene from “The Tempest” will also be included.The second program will look at the familial relationships between the characters of “Hamlet” and the destruction of the

Expat LivingNov. 18, 2015

Talk to explore Christianity, nationalism in colonial Korea

The Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch will host a talk by University of Calgary history professor Fred Glover on Canadian missionaries in Korea and their relationship with Korean Christian nationalists in the early 20th century. He will draw on the archives collated by Helen Fraser Macrae, particularly her audio recordings of interviews with Koreans who had lived and worked with Canadian missionaries during the first half of the 20th century.The presentation will examine these recordings, what

Expat LivingNov. 18, 2015

Gwangju center hosts cookery contest

Gwangju Traditional Cultural Center will hold a Korean cooking contest for expats on Nov. 28.Teams should compete to cook the best Korean dish, with six prizes up for grabs including a grand prize worth 500,000 won. Those taking part should complete an application form with a picture of the food and an explanation of what it is, how it is made and why they chose to make it.The center will provide tables and stoves but teams must supply their own ingredients and utensils. Applications to take par

Expat LivingNov. 18, 2015

KOCIS, Foreign Language Newspapers Association team up to promote Korea

The Foreign Language Newspapers Association of Korea inked an agreement Wednesday with the state-run Korean Culture and Information Service to collaborate in promoting Korea through cultural content. From left: Lee Chang-sup, president and publisher of The Korea Times; Lee Young-man, CEO of Herald Corp., publisher of The Korea Herald and chair of the Foreign Language Newspapers Association of Korea; Park Young-goog, director of the Korean Culture and Information Service; and Y.K. Abraham Kwak, C

CultureNov. 18, 2015

KOCIS, Foreign Language Newspapers Association team up to promote Korea

SMTOWN builds K-pop mecca

A self-admitted die-hard K-pop fan, Zhang Yu Ting of China was already wandering around the five-story complex of SMTOWN@coexartium just minutes after its doors opened Wednesday morning. Sitting at the “LIVErary Cafe,” Zhang kept close guard of one particular white cafe table, constantly caressing and photographing the tabletop religiously with her phone. Upon closer look, one can see the table was autographed by mega K-pop idol duo TVXQ. SMTOWN@coexartium in Gangnam, Seoul. (Julie Jackson/The

Nov. 18, 2015