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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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World’s hottest pepper is grown in U.S.
FORT MILL, South Carolina (AP) ― Ed Currie holds one of his world-record Carolina Reaper peppers by the stem, which looks like the tail of a scorpion. On the other end is red fruit with a punch of heat nearly as potent as most pepper sprays used by police. Last month, The Guinness Book of World Records decided Currie’s peppers were the hottest on Earth, ending a more than four-year drive to prove no one grows a more scorching chili. The heat of Currie’s peppers was certified by students at Winth
Jan. 1, 2014
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Around the hotels
Authentic ‘osechi’ cuisine at The Ritz-Carlton, SeoulHanazono, the Japanese restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Seoul, will be serving traditional osechi New Year cuisine as part of its special lunch and dinner menu from Jan. 1 to 7. The set meals will include miniature, single-serving osechi, in which each dish has a special meaning of its own, as well as sashimi, jorim (a boiled-down soy sauce dish), stew, glutinous rice and dessert. The osechi consist of prawns cooked in a special sauce, b
Dec. 27, 2013
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Korean noodle shop helps Memphis break character
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (AP) ― This Mississippi River city is proud of its barbecue, its fried chicken, its soul food. But the food scene here is often stereotyped because of it. Those foods are what tourists typically obsess over, standing in line at Central BBQ for smoky ribs or Gus’s Fried Chicken for juicy drumsticks. When told that there’s a place in Memphis that makes standout Korean food like soups and noodle dishes with meat and seafood, some may scoff. But Crazy Noodle is real, and it might
Dec. 27, 2013
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Saeu mandu (shrimp dumplings)
Saeu mandu, as the name suggests, is a variation of Korean dumplings made with shrimp as the main ingredient. This recipe is simply made with shrimp and some vegetables, but you can mix in some ground pork or beef for another layer of flavor and texture. I’m also showing you how to make homemade dumpling wrappers. It’s really not that hard to make wrappers at home. All you need is good old all-purpose flour, salt and water. Homemade wrappers are more resilient and durable to work with, and taste
Dec. 27, 2013
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K-food expands in select foreign markets
A host of Korean food items have made headway in overseas markets this year, despite little knowledge overseas of Korean cuisine.According to foreign media, CJ Foods saw its exports of Korean food to Britain jump 135 percent this year, with big chain supermarkets such as Tesco and ASDA offering more Korean products. Foodies can now find kkakdugi, a cube-shaped radish kimchi, in a trendy steakhouse chain in London called Hawksmoor, as its chefs serve main dishes with typical Korean side dishes.Th
Dec. 26, 2013
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Around the hotels
New Year’s party at J.J. Mahoney’sGrand Hyatt Seoul’s J.J. Mahoney’s is holding year-end party “6IX SNOW NIGHTS AT JJ’S” the last week of December. The party will invite guests to the club hall decorated with a winter theme to enjoy a variety of events, including live performances by J.J.’s house band Storm and a guest DJ, and a dance contest. A lucky draw will be held during the party, offering coupons to use facilities at Grand Hyatt Seoul. On Dec. 31, guests will get to countdown to 2014 on t
Dec. 20, 2013
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Kkaegangjeong (sesame crunch)
Variations of sesame crunch are eaten all over the world. Korean sesame crunch is called kkaegangjeong. It’s a sweet treat that’s served during traditional holidays in Korea. Kkaegangjeong also makes a great Christmas gift. Add some nuts to create different textures and flavors. You can use any of your favorite nuts (peanuts, walnuts, pistachios, etc.). I used a combination of pumpkin seeds and pine nuts in this recipe. You’ll be very surprised how quick and easy it is to make. It’s nutty, crunc
Dec. 20, 2013
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Salmon, salt-cured, smoked and raw, for a bargain
Near Seoul’s famed Garak Market in Songpa-gu, the newly-minted Salmone Kitchen serves up house-cured gravlax, cold-smoked salmon and raw slices of the popular fish in a pristine two-story space. With its manor-like white brick exterior and chandelier-encrusted interior, the fledgling restaurant, which opened last month, channels a posh, pricey vibe that is potentially misleading.The generous 25,000 platter of gravlax, smoked salmon and sashimi for two and the 5,000 won price tag per glass of dry
Dec. 20, 2013
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Seolleongtang (beef bone soup)
Seolleongtang is a milky beef bone soup that’s made by boiling beef leg bones for several hours until the broth becomes rich and creamy white. Yes, it takes time, but most of it is stove time. You can do other things around the house while this is boiling away in the kitchen. The results are totally rewarding! A couple of kilograms of beef bones make lots of rich and nourishing soup. Legend has it that this soup was created because King Seongjong of the Joseon Dynasty wanted to feed a large numb
Dec. 13, 2013
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Sweet and simple at Cafe 8
To bill Cafe 8 as a run-of-the-mill coffee shop would be inaccurate. Sure, the massive 80-seat spot in Seoul’s Sinsa-dong is called a cafe, but it does not take a rocket scientist to figure out that the name is more-or-less a surface-level introduction to an eclectic eatery-bakery that dabbles in flowers, wine and grub. To understand the fusion of flower shop, wine cellar, bakery, restaurant and coffeehouse that is Cafe 8, it is perhaps easiest to start at the beginning, when eight friends teame
Dec. 13, 2013
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Around the Hotels
Dinner concert at Ritz-Carlton Seoul The Ritz-Carlton Seoul will host a lively dinner concert featuring Latin music to celebrate the end of the year. “Viva 2014” on Dec. 31 will feature a performance from acclaimed countertenor Lee Dong-gyu. The dinner will begin with a six-course meal featuring dishes such as halibut with lemon balsamic dressing, herb ricotta cannelloni with beef steak, and much more. The performance will begin at 8 p.m. featuring popular remakes of Michael Buble, such as “Sway
Dec. 13, 2013
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Oliversweet offers classic desserts with a delectable twist
If succulent Earl Grey and grapefruit cake and richly moist strawberry red velvet cake with plush cream cheese frosting spells heaven on earth, then the mouthwatering offerings of Oliversweet are truly a sweet tooth’s dream come true. Specializing in sophisticated yet cozy boutique-style pastries and catering, Oliversweet opened its doors in 2007 and since then the quaint dessert shop that boasts some of the city’s most inventive approaches to classic homemade treats has expanded to four locatio
Dec. 11, 2013
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Oyster rules
Oyster expert John Stewart makes shucking look like a breeze. Here in Korea to train the guys at The Oyster Bar, a restaurant opening Monday in Seoul’s Yeouido, the 56-year-old consultant definitely knows his way around a shell. “I like opening my oysters from the hinge,” the Hong Kong-based pro said while swiveling the knife into the pointed end of the oyster and opening the shell. Stewart then slid the blade underneath and deftly flipped the oyster over so that its plump underbelly lay face up
Dec. 6, 2013
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Miyeok guk, (Sea vegetable soup)
Miyeok guk is a soup made with dried miyeok (also known as wakame), which is a sea vegetable. It is a mild and tasty soup typically made with beef or seafood (such as clams or mussels). Here, I made it with mussels. Soak the dried miyeok in water to soften it, cut it into bite-sized pieces and saute with sesame oil before adding the water and mussels. Sesame oil is a must for miyeok guk. It adds a nutty flavor with a hint of sweetness to the soup. More so than other Korean dishes, this soup has
Dec. 6, 2013
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Around the Hotels
Christmas Eve art package at InterContinental Seoul CoexInterContinental Seoul Coex is offering a one-day special Christmas Art Lounge Package for a romantic and meaningful Christmas Eve. The package includes two tickets to the Christmas Art Lounge, where guests will be able to enjoy champagne, wine and finger food while reading various Assouline Boutique art books. At 7 p.m. guests can enter the Maria Callas Hall to watch a performance featuring jazz quartet The Prelude. Complementary gifts suc
Dec. 6, 2013
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Chef shows off New Zealand food
Land of the flightless kiwi birds and the majestic landscape that served as the backdrop to the beloved “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, New Zealand is truly a country of natural wonder. But its picturesque pastures and clear water are more than just scenic; they provide a pristine environment for growing quality ingredients. “There are many different styles of cuisine in New Zealand, but it mainly comes down to the product. Restaurants base their menu on season,” guest chef Shannon Persterer sa
Dec. 4, 2013
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Limited whiskey sells for nearly $4,000 per bottle
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (AP) ― A new U.S. whiskey reaches a new height in pricing, at nearly $4,000 per bottle and an expected $350 per shot.Limited-edition offerings have become commonplace as whiskey makers dabble in new flavors to lure customers. But the latest introduction by Michter’s Distillery LLC breaks into a pricing stratosphere that could reverberate across the industry.“This is kind of new territory,” said industry observer F. Paul Pacult, editor of the newsletter Spirit Journal. “It’s
Dec. 4, 2013
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Around the Hotels
Enjoy the European Christmas market with The Grand Hilton The Grand Hilton Seoul will be joining the European Christmas market held in Seongbukcheon Fountain Plaza on Nov. 29 and 30. Sponsored by the embassies of Germany, France, Italy, the U.K. and Switzerland, the European Christmas market is a festive event that celebrates the holiday season and the cultures of various countries. The Grand Hilton Seoul will represent Germany and sell decorative wrapped desserts including gingerbread houses, m
Nov. 29, 2013
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Left Coast puts the pow in bao
The story may not be fresh, but the food is at Left Coast Artisan Burgers.This is not just another burger joint launched by a group of ambitious, young entrepreneurs. Well, the latter half is true. Three friends from California joined hands to open a spot with a focus on meat-in-a-bun, but this was not going to be just any old bun-centric spot. “Even if the burger market was saturated, this kind of niche gourmet concept wasn’t,” Left Coast co-owner Angela Shin explained why the trio went for a f
Nov. 29, 2013
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Dakgaejang (spicy chicken soup)
Dakgaejang is a variation of yukgaejang that is made with chicken. Yukgaejang is a popular spicy soup made with shredded beef and lots of scallions and other vegetables. The chicken version is traditionally made with boiled chicken. However, I often make it with leftovers of a roasted whole chicken (store-bought or homemade) or turkey. Those leftover bones are perfect for making stock. So, here’s how to make a delicious, spicy soup with chicken or turkey leftovers. 4 servingsIngredients: ● 8 cu
Nov. 29, 2013