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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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Whampoa Club introduces modern Shanghai cuisine in Korea
Shanghai, home to Michelin-starred and sophisticated modern restaurants, is a center of Chinese culinary culture. One of the city’s fine dining restaurants, Whampoa Club, situated in the glamorous Huangpu district, is introducing classic Shanghainese tastes in Korea this week. The restaurant’s executive chef Alan Zhou, along with five chefs and a tea sommelier, are visiting Korea for the first time to recreate the tastes and environment of Whampoa Club Shanghai at The Shilla Seoul’s Chinese rest
Oct. 17, 2012
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Restaurant removes urinals shaped like woman’s mouth
SYDNEY (AFP) -- A sumptuous new French restaurant in Sydney said Wednesday it would remove two urinals designed to resemble a woman‘s lipsticked mouth, apologising for any offence they have caused.The Ananas Bar and Brasserie said the bright red-lipped urinals shaped like an open mouth were “a commonly used European design piece from female Dutch artist Meike van Schijndel.”“We sincerely apologise
Oct. 14, 2012
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Hairy crab promotion at Park Hyatt Seoul
The hotel’s The Timber House offers premium hairy crab dishes from Oct. 15-27. The seasonal hairy crab is considered the best among crabs for its firm yet tender texture. It is also low in fat and rich with nutrients including protein, potassium and sodium. The nutrients are said to be effective for fatigue recovery, anti-aging, restoring eyesight and preventing circulatory diseases and diabetes. The special menu includes steamed hairy crab with crab roe sauce, fried Yuba hairy crab with Dendash
Oct. 12, 2012
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Japan’s Nagoya cuisine at Millennium Seoul Hilton
During October, the hotel’s Japanese restaurant Genji presents Nagoyan cuisine prepared by guest chef Ito Tsuyoshi from Nagoya Hilton who will visit from Oct. 22-26. The promotion includes a selection of three set menus including fresh seafood cooked with seasonal ingredients in the Nagoya region style. The set menus include clear soup with Matsutake mushroom and sea bream, grilled mackerel with roasted chestnut and pickled ginger. In addition, Genji welcomes visitors to its new sushi bar featur
Oct. 12, 2012
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Honeymoon package at Imperial Palace Seoul
The hotel presents Lovely Rose Package that offers visitors a chance to enjoy a romantic and relaxing time with their partners. Visitors can choose a room type from among the deluxe room, spa suite, duplex or corner suite offered with a breakfast voucher for two people and free admission to the fitness center and indoor swimming pool. The package offers a bottle of Champagne and Caprese salad that will be served through room service. For guests who have to check out early due to a honeymoon flig
Oct. 12, 2012
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Camping in the city opportunity at Sheraton Grande Walkerhill
The hotel is holding a camping promotional event which offers a unique camping experience at its River Park surrounded by Mt. Acha and the Han River. Available from Oct. 12, the camping is suitable for people who wish to get away from the city, but can’t afford to leave Seoul to camp. Guests will be provided with camping equipment as well as top-quality barbecue. There will be three different grilled dishes offered with a wide choice of quality meat and side dishes. Ingredients include lobster,
Oct. 12, 2012
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Halloween party at JW Marriot’s Bar Rouge
The Bar Rouge will hold two Halloween parties with the theme of movie heroes and villains. The event will feature a variety of fun events including cocktail shows by hotel bartenders, awards for best-dressed guests and a dancing king and queen. Winners can get dining and accommodation vouchers. During the party, makeup artists will offer free Halloween face painting. Tarot card readings will be available for 1,000 won. The Halloween party will start at 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 26 and 27 with an admissi
Oct. 12, 2012
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Nakji bokkeum, (Stir-fried baby octopus)
“Nakji bokkeum” is stir-fried baby octopus with various vegetables and seasonings. There is a saying: “If you feed three or four octopi to a scraggy cow, it will soon have strength.” Octopus has been enjoyed as a health food since the olden days. It tastes best in the autumn and winter. Octopus can also be grilled, or served raw and sliced.Ingredients● 2 1/4 baby octopus● 1 tbsp salt● 2 tbsp wheat flour● 1/2 onion head● 1 1/2 ea green pepper● 1 ea red pepper ● 1 tbsp edible oil● 1 tsp sesame oil
Oct. 12, 2012
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Domestic India pale ale a beer breakthrough
Korea’s first production-licensed craft beer company launches its canned IPA in HomeplusUntil now, ale in the can or bottle was a niche market restricted to imported brews. India pale ale ― that hopped-up brew hailing from 18th and 19th century England ― even more so. Then one South Korean brewery changed the course of history last Thursday with the launch of its very own IPA in cans. 7brau (also known as Sevenbrau) ― a craft beer company that first made a name for itself with draft beers sold t
Oct. 12, 2012
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Korean wave woos Bulgarian cooking duo
SOFIA (Yonhap News) ― Presiyan Petrov, 22, proudly takes out a bottle of white liquid carefully wrapped in a plastic bag as he enters a sunny apartment in central Sofia.The white liquid is makgeolli, South Korea’s signature rice wine, which he has been attempting to make over the last 18 months.“Try this one. Oh, I also tried putting in some raspberries and people seem to like it,” Petrov said as he handed the bottle to his South Korean friend Yoon Jae-hong. “That’s nice. But makgeolli should be
Oct. 9, 2012
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800kg pumpkin wins Calif. weigh-off
An pumpkin filling a pickup truck bed and weighing 1,775 pounds won Monday‘s weigh-off in Half Moon Bay, Calif., the self-described “World Pumpkin Capital.”For Thad Starr, 45, of Pleasant Hill, Ore., it was his third win as a pumpkin grower in what was billed as a “world championship pumpkin weigh-off.” He high-fived his daughter Danika, 9, as his wife Katrina and son Derek, 7, joined the celebration, the San Mateo County Times reported.“It’s awesome,” Starr said.He will be awarded a prize of $1
Oct. 9, 2012
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Singaporean delicacies at Grand Hyatt Seoul
The hotel’s restaurant “The Terrace” invites guests to enjoy Singaporean delicacies by three chefs from Grand Hyatt Singapore from Oct. 11-24. Guests can experience the flavorful Singaporean cuisine of Low Hui Heng, Mahahtyir Bin Ya and Rajesh Kumar. Dishes include Pulut Hitam, a spicy, sweet dish made of black rice and coconuts; Beef Rendang, a Malaysian short-rib stew; Popiah, a spring roll consisting of vegetables and seafood wrapped in a wheat pancake; and Tandoori Oven Chicken, an Indian di
Oct. 5, 2012
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Authentic Chinese cuisine at the Shilla Seoul
The hotel’s Chinese restaurant Palsun has invited the staff of Shanghai’s most famous contemporary restaurant, Whampoa Club, to present their finest cuisine from Oct. 18-20. Whampoa Club, located in The Bund, Shanghai, is praised by many critics for premium cuisine that is both diverse and modern. The restaurant’s executive chef Alan Zhou, along with five chefs, a tea sommelier and a hall manager, will visit Korea for the first time, and re-create the taste and environment of Whampoa Club at the
Oct. 5, 2012
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Balinese delicacies at Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul
The hotel presents traditional Balinese and Indonesian dishes at its restaurant “Granum Dining Lounge” from Oct. 5-12. With guest chef Sariati from Banyan Tree Ungasan’s Artawan restaurant, diners can enjoy fine delicacies such as Bebec Betutu, smoked duck wrapped in a banana leaf along with 25 spices; Gado, vegetable salad with peanut sauce; Mie Goreng, Indonesian fried noodle; and Sate Lilit, chopped chicken baked with coconut juice, shrimp paste and kaffir lime. “Balinese Trio Custard,” a tra
Oct. 5, 2012
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Fruit dessert promotion at InterContinental Seoul COEX
The Lobby Lounge at the hotel presents the third season of its “Fruit Dessert Buffet,” a chance for guests to savor the season’s fresh fruits available every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Sept. 7-Nov. 18. With a menu carefully selected by its ptissiers and guest feedback from the previous two seasons, the Lobby Lounge brings visitors the finest desserts. Fruit-flavored macaroons beneath a decadent chocolate fountain, and a soft persimmon panna cotta and banana crme brle are also available. In
Oct. 5, 2012
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Guldubu jjigae (tofu stew with oysters)
Guldubu jjigae is a clear stew made of oysters, tofu and salted anchovy juice. Among seafood, the oyster contains the highest amount of nutrients and plenty of protein, so Koreans refer to them as “milk from the sea.” Oysters have been widely enjoyed in Korea since the country is surrounded by sea on three sides. Ingredients● 100g oysters, 1 cup water, 1 tsp salt ● 1/3 tofu cake ● 20g small green onion, 1/2 red pepper, 1 tsp minced garlic ● 3 1/2 cups water, 1 tbsp salted shrimp juice, 1/2 tsp s
Oct. 5, 2012
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New York reaches the stars in new Michelin guide
NEW YORK (AFP) ― With 66 of its restaurants winning stars in Michelin’s 2013 guide, New York was again confirmed Tuesday as one of the best places in the world to dine ― and the unrivaled master of diversity.Seven restaurants won the guide’s highest three star-rating, unchanged from last year, earning the description of “exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey.”Another seven got two stars, or “excellent cuisine, worth a detour,” including for the first time the newly-opened, 18-seat Atera ―
Oct. 5, 2012
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Tofu central
Korean restaurant makes house-made tofu focus of modern menuAt Dudukansang ― a restaurant located in Gyeonggi Province near Pangyo that opened a year-and-a-half ago ― tofu and other soybean-based dishes are the focus of an inventive and health-oriented menu. Owner-chef Lee Song-mo parlays expertise built up in the realm of Western cuisine to give snowy, creamy, house-made bean curd a pleasant and unexpected “oomph,” draping cubes of it over a spicy, tomato-infused mussel soup and using it to mak
Oct. 5, 2012
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Chuseok package at Park Hyatt Seoul
The hotel presents a Chuseok package for six days from Sept. 28-Oct. 3. The package includes a one-night stay, a bottle of premium red wine, complimentary in-room Internet access and free access to the fitness studio, swimming pool and more. In addition, from 6-8 p.m. every evening, “Aperitivo Time” offers unlimited aperitifs with matching finger food, such as cold cuts, cheese, bread and home-made marinated vegetables and fruits, for 20,000 won. The package also offers free access to the fitnes
Sept. 28, 2012
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Dream in Venice at the Shilla Seoul
The hotel presents its fall package, “Dream in Venice,” from Sept. 21-Oct. 20. Guests can enjoy a variety of Italian wines at the hotel’s “Venice-themed” outdoor pool. The package includes a ticket to “Dream in Venice Winery Tour” from 7-11 p.m. Guests will have an opportunity to enjoy unlimited wine while enjoying the atmosphere, charming sounds of the wind chime, and a transparent bridge that gives the feeling of walking on water. Guests can enjoy premium wines from Italy such as Brioni, Valen
Sept. 28, 2012