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Over 82,000 Korean young people unemployed, not searching for job long-term
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40% of Korea's workers who reported bullying faced retaliation: survey
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600 evacuated as heavy rain floods roads, homes in southern regions
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Torrential rainfall forces 1,500 to evacuate, causes widespread damage to homes, roads
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[KH Explains] Can smart chargers ease tensions over EV fires?
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[Weekender] Young Koreans more open to Japanese cultural products
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New Fifty Fifty off to strong start
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1 in 5 households to have breadwinner over 80 in 30 years
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Jeju's solo traveler-friendly spots offer solitude as well as camaraderie
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Doctors defend colleague accused of blacklisting non-strikers
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MILKimchi, spreading the word one jar at a time
Authentic flavors, chic packaging put U.S.-based artisanal kimchi on the mapWant to know how Korean cuisine is going global in America? From a microcosmic point of view, people like Lauryn Chun, founder of MILKimchi, play an important role in spreading the word, and the grub. After losing a marketing gig during the financial crisis of 2008, Chun parlayed her experience in wine and French cuisine into an artisanal kimchi business. Her mother, who has been running a seolleongtang (oxtail and brisk
July 11, 2012
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Italians draw on Czech cattle for big parmesan plant
PRAGUE (Reuters) ― When two earthquakes shook northern Italy in May, gourmets around the world were worried by television footage of damage to wheels of the adored parmesan cheese which came crashing down from their shelves and the dairies that produce them. Losses are still being assessed and will not likely lead to market shortages. But should there ever be a need to search for alternative supplies, lovers of the hard, grainy cheese that is essential to pasta dishes should look to the Czech Re
July 10, 2012
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Summer Escape DJ party at W Seoul-Walkerhill
The hotel is holding a summer DJ party at WooBar. World famous DJ Christian Marchi will be the main attraction for “W Summer Escape Party” on July 21. The event will run from 10 p.m.- 4 a.m., and guests must wear white. Tickets are priced at 40,000 won at the door but can also be purchased through Interpark at 30,000 won, including tax and service charges. For more information, call (02) 2022-0333 or contact woobar.wseoul@whotels.com.
July 6, 2012
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Outdoor pool DJ session at Hyatt Regency Jeju
The hotel is holding the DJ session “Starry Night” at its outdoor pool Grotto Bar. The event will feature bingo games and various giveaway events for the guests. In addition, the hotel is presenting a new resting area at Cliff Garden next to the outdoor pool. Guests can also enjoy tropical summer cocktails, cool beverages, grilled skewers and other snacks at the bar. The menu starts at 19,000 won, excluding tax and service charges. “Starry Night” is open from 7-10 p.m. July 13-Aug.26. For more i
July 6, 2012
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Chinese, Japanese cuisine at Imperial Palace Seoul
Two restaurants at the hotel are offering new menus available to guests until Aug. 31. The Chinese restaurant, Cheon San, presents Chinese-style cold noodles. The restaurant serves “naengmyeon” made from beef and chicken broth to produce a nutty taste and thinner noodles. Ingredients include jellyfish, squid and sea cucumber used as garnish as well as special peanuts and mustard sauce. The price is 20,000 won, excluding tax and service charges. Buffet Familia presents Japanese cold udon that con
July 6, 2012
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Lobster banquet at JW Marriott Seoul Grill
JW’s Grill, JW Marriott Seoul’s signature steak house, will serve a variety of seasonal dishes featuring fresh lobster from the waters of the north Atlantic from July 6-29. JW’s Grill presents 11 individual lobster dishes, including lobster carpaccio garnished with sea urchin sauce; lobster and seafood ravioli with wine cream sauce; mango and lobster salad garnished with champagne sauce; lobster stuffed with scallops and shrimp; and lobster and tenderloin roasted in truffle butter. Two-course me
July 6, 2012
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Spicy Sichuan Cuisine at Lotte Hotel Seoul
Toh Lim offers “Spicy Sichuan Cuisine” through Aug. 31. Executive chef Peter Yao, who has made a name for himself in top hotels and restaurants in Shanghai, Taiwan and Singapore, including the Grand Hyatt in Shanghai and the Michelin one-star restaurant Fook Lam Moon in Hong Kong, presents “Spicy Sichuan Cuisine” at Lotte Hotel Seoul this summer. Chinese cuisine originated in the Sichuan Province of China is famous for its bold flavors, exceptionally spicy taste, and richness of garlic, ginger a
July 6, 2012
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Guksu-jangguk (noodles in clear broth)
Guksu-jangguk is a soup of thin wheat noodles in hot broth with garnish. In the olden days, it was habitually served to guests at a birthday gathering or festival. Noodle dishes on birthdays signify hope for a long life. At weddings the long noodles signify a good, long relationship between the bride and groom.Ingredients- Broth: 200 g beef (brisket shank), 12 cups water - Fragrant seasoning: 40 g green onion, 20 g garlic.- 1/2 ea young pumpkin, 1/4 tsp salt - 1 ea egg - 0.1 g shredded red peppe
July 6, 2012
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Chestnut wins 6th straight title, downs 68 dogs
Joey Chestnut ate his way to a sixth straight win at the Fourth of July hot dog eating contest at Coney Island on Wednesday, downing 68 to tie his personal best in a sweaty, gag-inducing spectacle.Last year, the 28-year-old San Jose, California, man nicknamed “Jaws” won with 62 hot dogs. He bested his main rival this year by 16 dogs, scarfing down all 68 in 10 minutes in the sweltering summer hea
July 5, 2012
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Woman loses purse, $2,000 in milk shake mishap
A woman lost her purse containing $2,000 after she was struck by a milk shake thrown from a passing car, on June 24 in Palo Alto, California.According to news reports, she was walking down the street late at night when someone in a passing car full of teenagers threw the vanilla milk shake at her. As she was hit by the milk shake, she responded by throwing her purse at the car’s window in revenge. The purse was passed through the open window of the vehicle, which instantly sped away. The woman s
July 3, 2012
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Summer package at W Hotel
The hotel presents three summer special packages “Summer in the City” available from June 1 to Sept. 9. “Summer in the City ―Chill Out” offers a simple 275,000 won package with one night stay in a Wonderful Room with a breakfast buffet and a dessert menu WooBinsu at WooBar. “Summer in the City ― Stay Cool” includes a one night stay in a Wonderful Room, breakfast buffet and access to the indoor pool at 328,000 won. This package also includes Summer Cool Cocktails at WooBar, access to “WATER Zone”
June 29, 2012
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Taste of America at Renaissance Seoul Hotel
The hotel’s outdoor Beer Garden offers a special “Beer Garden Event” for American expats celebrating Independence Day on July 4. Guests can enjoy an unlimited selection of all-time favorite American dishes including flamed grilled burger, hot dog, Cajun fish, Texas chili, spicy fried chicken, corn on the cob, potato wedges, apple pie, Mississippi mud pie and salad bar along with unlimited cool draft beer. The price is 45,000 won, including tax and service charge. For more information, call (02)
June 29, 2012
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Walkerhill opens Sky Lounge Restaurant
The Walkerhill hotel will open a sky lounge restaurant, the Faro Grand, on July 16, located on the 36th floor of Mirae Asset Center One building in Suha-dong, Jungu, Seoul. The restaurant presents the nostalgic image of the dockside and shipboard through the interior as well as views overlooking the bright lights of the city. The restaurant has 163 seats and 11 rooms, which will allow different types of meetings. In addition, experienced Sheraton Grande Walkerhill chefs will provide their premie
June 29, 2012
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Outdoor pool at Imperial Palace Seoul
The hotel is running an outdoor pool until mid-September. About 30 sun beds are available by the pool for guests who enjoy sunbathing and the poolside bar offers grilled seafood such as king prawns, scallop and lobsters and assorted grilled meat such as beef tenderloin, rack of lamb, beef sirloin and sausages. Other options include burgers, sandwiches, snack menu and red bean ice sherbet or patbingsu. As of now, it opens from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., but from July 20-Aug. 15 hours will be 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p
June 29, 2012
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‘Mature sushi’ at Lotte Hotel Seoul’s Momoyama
Lotte Hotel Seoul’s Japanese restaurant Momoyama invites Makoto Shimura, the executive chef of Sushisho in Tokyo to spread the epitome of original sushi. Lotte Hotel Seoul has conducted numerous exchanges with Sushisho over the past two years, but this will be the first time the authentic Edo-style sushi is introduced in Korea. Shimura is determined to promote the intense flavors of Edo-style mature sushi through Momoyama. Prices begin at 20,000 won for lunch and 140,000 won for dinner, excludin
June 29, 2012
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Bugeotguk (dried pollack soup)
Bugeotguk is a soup made by boiling seasoned bugeo (dried pollack) after it has been soaked and ripped. Bugeo is available year-round at a low price in Korea and, therefore, bugeotguk is an everyday soup for Koreans. It is believed that bugeo protects the liver and many people have bugeotguk after drinking alcohol. Ingredients● 1 dried pollack (skinned yellowish dried pollack) ● seasoning: 1/2 tbsp minced green onion, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1/8 tsp ground white pepper, 1/2 tbsp sesame oil ● 100g r
June 29, 2012
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‘Night milk’ gains following
Milk taken from cows at night attracts consumersTtonatta Farm CEO Yang Eui-joo was traveling in the Netherlands six years ago when he first heard about “night milk.” “I found out that there was milk like this in Britain and Japan,” said Yang, 41. The milk Yang is referring to is generally called “night,” “night-time” or “nocturnal” milk and comes from cows that have been milked at night. According to the Guardian and the Daily Mail, studies have found higher levels of the sleep hormone melatonin
June 29, 2012
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Uijeongbu restaurant owners take pride in ‘army base’ stew
UIJEONGBU (Yonhap News) ― In the city of Uijeongbu, about 20 kilometers northeast of Seoul, there is a small road named after a stew, with a sign above it that reads in capital letters, “Uijeongbu Budaejjigae Street.”According to the owners of many of the restaurants that line this street, Uijeongbu ― and by some accounts, this very street ― is where “budae jjigae,” one of South Korea’s most popular dishes, was invented.“Budae jjigae started with leftovers from the U.S. Army in Uijeongbu, and Ui
June 26, 2012
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Sikhye (rice punch)
Sikhye is a punch made by fermenting steamed rice in malt water. Chilled sikhye has a unique sweet taste and is beloved by Koreans. Sikhye is usually served on national holidays because it is believed to help digestion and stimulate blood circulation. Ingredients● 1 cup malt powder, 12 cups water ● 2 cups non-glutinous rice, 2 1/3 cups water● 1 cup sugar ● 1 tbsp pine nuts 1. Put the malt powder in warm water at around 40 degrees Celsius and let it sit for 30 min. 2. Fumble the soaked malt powde
June 22, 2012
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Sangsu-dong coffee houses, haven for artists
Selling more than coffee, cafes double as community-focused cultural hubsYri Cafe co-owner Kim Sang-woo relaxes behind the counter of his joint, exuding the laidback ease of someone who is in his element. Wearing a frayed T-shirt like a uniform, his nonchalant, proprietary slouch makes it evident he runs the place. At one of the tables, a guy dozes off, head down. Another group studies in silence. A slight breeze filters in through the floor-length, antique-style windows. The lowkey vibe suits t
June 22, 2012