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40% of Korea's workers who reported bullying faced retaliation: survey
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Over 82,000 Korean young people unemployed, not searching for job long-term
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600 evacuated as heavy rain floods roads, homes in southern regions
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[KH Explains] Can smart chargers ease tensions over EV fires?
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Torrential rainfall forces 1,500 to evacuate, causes widespread damage to homes, roads
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S. Korea, Czech Republic to increase direct flights
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[Weekender] Young Koreans more open to Japanese cultural products
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S. Korea to inject $37m in joint R&D projects with Czech Republic
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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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[Around the Hotels] Packages and promotions
Rose scented stay at Park Hyatt SeoulFor those who are looking for a relaxing city escape, Park Hyatt Seoul has prepared the Spring at the Park package. After a relaxing night enjoying the city night scape, guests can enjoy Korean or western-style breakfast in their rooms. A rose scented air freshener from premium perfume brand Diptyque will be offered to fill up the rooms with the fragrance of the flower. For those who are staying at Suite rooms, a bottle of red wine will be provided as well. T
March 9, 2018
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[Home Cooking] Pa kimchi (green onion kimchi)
Pa kimchi is made with tender green onions (also called scallions). It’s a popular kimchi in the spring, when jjokpa is in season. Jjokpa is a small variety of green onions that has dark green leaves and slightly bulged out white stems. They are sweet with a nice aroma, making it perfect for dishes such as pa kimchi and pajeon. If jjokpa is not available, use silpa which simply is regular green onions that are harvested early when they are young and tender. Typically, pa kimchi is seasoned with
March 9, 2018
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Around the Hotels
Romantic night at Grand Hyatt SeoulFor couples who want to enjoy some private time away from the crowds in the city, Grand Hyatt Seoul Hotel offers a special package, including a one-night stay and a breakfast buffet for two. After spending a relaxing night at the hotel, guests can enjoy a scenic view of the city, having breakfast at the hotel’s lobby restaurant, Terrace. Continental breakfast menu is served with waffles and pancakes. Also, a bottle of red wine and fruit will be provided in the
March 4, 2018
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[Video] No fish in fish-shaped bread? ’Cause it’s bungeoppang
If you walk down the street in Korea in winter, you may have seen stalls decorated with fish characters that sell fish-shaped bread called “bungeoppang.” Bungeoppang (Park Ju-young / The Korea Herald)After encountering the snack for the first time, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay said, “Is it like something out of ‘Finding Nemo?’” (Read more at: Chef Gordon Ramsay spurs Korean street food)“Bungeo” means carp and “ppang” refers to bread in Korean. The combination of the two words may prompt people
Feb. 28, 2018
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[Video] Best season to enjoy lava-like ‘hotteok’
If you watched the latest episode of tvN’s “Youn‘s Kitchen,” you might notice the Korean traditional dessert “Hotteok.”By serving the Korean sweet pancake with a scoop of ice cream and chocolate sauce, the restaurant featured a posh dessert menu and captivated Spanish customers’ taste buds. (Shot and edited by Park Ju-young / The Korea Herald)“Hottoek,” however, is one of the popular street snacks which has been loved by locals for decades.The details about when and where this tasty dish came fr
Feb. 27, 2018
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Fostering coffee at Conflict Store
In many ways, the word “conflict” is at odds with the actual concept of barista Park Jin-hoon’s new spot. “I do not want competition between roasters, I want to promote communication,” said Conflict Store owner Park, 33, who wants his cafe to be a level field by spotlighting multiple roasters instead of one in his space. Conflict Store owner-barista Park Jin-hoon alternates between grinding machines and the hand grinder pictured here. (Photo credit: Park Hyun-koo/The Korea Herald)In essence, th
Feb. 23, 2018
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[Home Cooking] Gosari namul
Gosari namul is a popular side dish made with fiddlehead ferns (also known as bracken or fernbrake). It traditionally is one of the vegetable side dishes served in three colors -- collectively called samsaek, or three-color, namul. Gosari grows in the hills and mountains. It has a deep, earthy flavor with a chewy texture, which makes it an essential addition to dishes such as bibimbap and yukgaejang (a spicy beef and vegetable soup). This recipe uses dried gosari. Look for the ones with short, t
Feb. 23, 2018
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[Weekender] Around the Hotels
Strawberry afternoon at Sheraton D Cube CityFor those who are unsure who filling a buffet of strawberries can be, Sheraton Seoul D Cube City has prepared a strawberry afternoon tea set. On an intricately designed tea tray, 12 sweets and snacks, all centered on the use of fresh strawberries, are prepared. The hotel’s Lobby Lounge on the 41st floor is widely known for its panoramic view of the city. While enjoying the tea set, one can get a bird‘s eye view of the city. The tea set is offered until
Feb. 23, 2018
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Foreign tourists take a bite of Korea
For foodies who are traveling overseas, Michelin-starred restaurants are not the only choice available when it comes to experiencing the local food culture. Many, thirsty to know more about everyday local cuisine, take advantage of culinary tourism, joining cooking classes or food tours. Taking some time off from wandering the streets, tourists are immersing themselves in authentic local experiences, under the guidance of professionals. Listening to stories behind foods, cooking classes“Do you k
Feb. 18, 2018
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Rethinking dessert at Plan Plan
From its small perch in Seoul’s Samseong-dong, Plan Plan is doing creative, structured, delicious things with cake. This tiny 14-seat dessert shop has been spinning out mouthwatering sweets since 2015, infusing mousse cakes and other treats with its own aesthetic. The aim is to create toothsome cakes that will even appeal to those who are not fond of sweets, “cakes that one can eat every day,” said Plan Plan co-owner and pastry chef Moon Sun-young, 39.Both Moon and co-owner and pastry chef Kim E
Feb. 9, 2018
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[Home Cooking] Eomuk guk (fish cake soup)
Eomuk guk (Korean Bapsang)When it’s cold outside, eomuk simmered in a light savory broth is a comfort food at its best! Eomuk is processed fish cake made with pureed fish and other ingredients. It’s a common ingredient used in various Korean dishes such as gimbap and eomuk bokkeum (stir-fried). The street version of eomuk guk is conveniently served on long skewers with the hot broth served separately in a cup. At home, eomuk guk can be prepared without skewers as an easy everyday soup! Eomuk com
Feb. 9, 2018
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Korean-Danish chef returns to Seoul, ‘back to where it all started’
On the profile section of Chef Anders Groenholm’s social media account, a simple yet loaded phrase is written -- “Back to where it all started.” For him, Seoul is the beginning. Groenholm, a Danish national, has decided to return to the beginning, joining Millennium Seoul Hilton as its executive chef. The chef has traveled the world, working for various hotels. But for now, he is settled in Korea, working with the upscale hotel at Namsan, in the center of Seoul. Chef Anders Groenholm (Millenniu
Feb. 9, 2018
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[Weekender] Around the Hotels
Valentine day at Millennium Seoul Hilton Millennium Seoul Hilton has prepared everything needed for the special day, from dinner to gifts. Gourmet six-course dinner can be met at the hotel’s Italian trattoria, Il Ponte. The set menu consists of carpaccio, pasta, entree and dessert, a gratifying combination. The course costs 110,000 won and requires a minimum order for two. The hotel’s Cilantro Deli, located on the first floor, offers the classic but romantic gifts for lovers, including premium c
Feb. 9, 2018
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[Video] 3 must-eat dishes in Gangwon Province
The 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games are just five days away, and cities throughout Gangwon Province are bustling in preparation for the biggest event of the year. About 390,000 foreign visitors are expected to come to Gangwon Province during the Olympic Games, according to Yonhap News Agency.For newcomers to the province, following is a list of must-eat dishes in Gangwon Province that you won’t want to miss.1. Buckwheat (Memil) Buckwheat dishes (Park Hyun-koo/The Korea Herald)Bongpyeong, a small
Feb. 5, 2018
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[PyeongChang 2018] Try out ‘peach bulgogi’ at PyeongChang
A range of Korean regional cuisine will be available at K-Food Plaza in Festival Park, located near PyeongChang Olympic Plaza, during the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics.K-Food Plaza opened Saturday and will operate through Feb. 25. It is set to reopen during the Paralympic Games, from March 8-18.As of Sunday, regional specialties from Wonju and seafood from Korea’s neighboring seas are included in the list of food to be presented at K-Food Plaza. Peach bulgogi (Yonhap)Visitors can try traditi
Feb. 4, 2018
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[Weekender] Finding nostalgia and comfort in Korean soul food
The term “soul food” was coined in southern US states by African-Americans in the 1960s. Soul food reflected the sorrow and pain among slaves in the region who had to make do with the food they were given. These days, however, the meaning has somewhat changed to convey nostalgic dishes that give people comfort.The English term is now also commonly used among South Koreans to describe dishes that are quite different to traditional meals that hark back to the Joseon era.As Koreans’ soul food has i
Feb. 2, 2018
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[Around the Hotels] Packages and promotions
Strawberry buffet at Courtyard MarriottCourtyard Marriott Seoul Times Square Hotel has collaborated with perfume house Scentlier so that customers can remember the experience of a strawberry buffet with a special scent. Those who dine at “My Sweet Strawberry Buffet” at Momo Cafe in February will receive Scentlier’s Red Sancheong perfume or perfumed sachet. The fragrance note is a mix of wild berries with a hint of camellia. More than 20 varieties of desserts using strawberry as the main ingredie
Feb. 2, 2018
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[Weekender] Occupation-period restaurant secures ethnic recipe
Soul food and comfort food come in many different forms, from a multitude of recipes and origins. The word first originated from the US southern cuisine that provided comfort to Africans forced into slavery. During the 17th and 18th centuries, the food African slaves ate was said to take root in both triumph and anguish. After laboring all day, soul food was essentially a reminder of the home and family they had left behind.A modern-day reinterpretation of soul food shows that it is a dish that
Feb. 2, 2018
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[Weekender] Time travel across modern Korea through food
Each generation of South Koreans seems to cherish a different type of soul food that reflects the socio-economic mood of its respective era.The Korea Herald spoke with people from various walks of life to find out what constitutes soul food for them. The conversations resulted in a wide selection of memory-triggering snacks, and a surprisingly revealing journey spanning the nation’s modern history from 1945.Budding economy, sticky riceFor 58-year-old economic researcher Park Sung-il, chalbap, or
Feb. 2, 2018
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[Graphic News] Per capita rice consumption falls to low in 2017
South Korea‘s per capita rice consumption hit a record low last year, government data showed. The average annual consumption of rice per person fell to 61.8 kilograms in 2017, down 0.2 percent from the previous year’s 61.9 kg, according to the data by Statistics Korea. Daily rice consumption per person also dropped to 169.3 grams last year from 169.6 grams tallied in the previous year, the data showed. Consumption of non-rice grains edged down 2.2 percent on-year to 9.1 kg in 2017 from 9.3 kg a
Jan. 29, 2018