Rozenne, born to French and Korean parents, had spent most of her life in France watching her mother cook Korean food in the kitchen of their Strasbourg home. Now, 25 years old and fresh out of university, she is in Korea to travel, see family and learn Korean cooking for the first time. 　On Thursday, she tried her hand at two staple dishes -- ttukbaegi bulgogi (beef stew) and Japchae (glass noodle stir-fried with vegetables) -- at a cooking studio run by food company CJ Cheil Jedang in Jung-gu,

Food Nov. 13, 2017

A press screening of the upcoming crime thriller “The Swindlers,” starring Hyun Bin and Yoo Ji-tae, took place Friday in Seoul.　Yoo stars as ambitious and ruthless prosecutor Park Hee-soo, who teams up with a gang of scammers to catch another renowned scam artist. It is yet another character chasing justice at any price that Yoo has taken. He currently stars as a hotheaded policeman-turned-insurance investigator willing to go to any lengths to find justice in the drama series “Mad Dog.” 　Yoo Ji-

Film Nov. 10, 2017

Son Ye-jin will be meeting movie fans at a special exhibition of popular Korean romance movies taking place until Nov. 15. 　The actress will be hosting an open talk at the Lotte Cinema World Tower on Nov. 15. 　Six films -- “A Moment to Remember” (2004), “The Classic” (2003), starring actress Son, “Bungee Jumping of Their Own” (2001), “Man In Love” (2014), “Architecture 101” (2012) and “The Beauty Inside” (2015) -- are being screened at Lotte Cinema theaters throughout the country as part of the

Film Nov. 10, 2017

Actress Kim Yoo-jung, 18, will not be taking the college entrance exam this year, her management agency Sidus HQ said Tuesday. The actress, who is currently in her final year of high school, has decided not to take the college scholastic ability test and instead focus on acting, the agency said in a statement.“It is still not known whether or not she will take the exam next year. She will decide that later on,” the statement added. Kim Yoo-jung (Sidus HQ)Kim made her acting debut at the age of 4

Television Nov. 8, 2017

Imagine that when you finish a glass of wine, small text and images instantly pop up on the table, recommending a variety of different wines for you to try next. The selections would take into consideration your preference, pairing with your dish, and so on. This is the type of augmented reality envisioned by tech software company Lampix, founded and headed by Romanian entrepreneur George Popescu. 　The Lampix software, still in development to be commercialized, projects various types of informat

Arts & Design Nov. 7, 2017

He is known for his meticulous attention to detail and form, but Spanish artist-designer Jaime Hayon’s approach to his craft is first and foremost based on having fun.“I believe design is about more than function,” Hayon said as he opened the first session of The Herald Design Forum at The Shilla Seoul on Tuesday.“My way of looking at design was always observing things. Folklore, traveling around and getting glimpses of things have brought me inspiration to design things,” said Hayon. 　“I never

Arts & Design Nov. 7, 2017

MBC and KBS television channels and radio stations have come to a standstill since over 3,800 union members at the two Korean broadcasters went on strike in September. Left only with a scant number of staff, the broadcasters have managed minimum news coverage and aired reruns and standalone features.It has been nine weeks and counting since popular variety shows including MBC’s “I Live Alone,” “Infinite Challenge” and “King of Mask Singer” were put on hold indefinitely.  “I Live Alone” (MBC)Stat

Television Nov. 7, 2017

“The Merciless,” “The King” and “A Taxi Driver” swept nominations for this year’s Blue Dragon Film Awards, the awards’ organizers said Monday.　Nominees for the awards’ 15 categories are selected based on film critics’ and online votes. 　 “The Merciless” (CJ Entertainment)Director Byun Sung-hyun’s thriller “The Merciless” has been nominated in nine categories, including best film, best director, best actor and best supporting actor. The film starring Sol Kyung-gu and Im Si-wan was invited to the

Film Nov. 6, 2017

Korean director Park Chan-wook will direct BBC’s TV adaptation of British author John le Carre’s spy novel “The Little Drummer Girl,” Daily Mail reported Friday. Up-and-coming British actress Florence Pugh, 21, stars as the show’s heroine on a mission to track down a Palestinian terrorist mastermind, according to the British media outlet.　Filming on the six-part drama series will begin early 2018, with the release date yet to be announced.　The 1983 novel by author le Carre, whose real name is Da

Film Nov. 5, 2017

In an age where design permeates all industries and aspects of life, this year’s Herald Design Forum questions the role humanity plays in it.At the forum’s second session, set to take place Tuesday at 1 p.m. at The Shilla Seoul’s Dynasty Hall, three global designers will expound on their approach to design.The speakers of the session, titled “Design Thinking,” spoke with The Korea Herald prior to the event to answer questions on the fundamental meaning of design and its lasting value. –Ed. Commu

Arts & Design Nov. 4, 2017

In an age where technology has come to play a pivotal role in design, this year’s Herald Design Forum turns its focus to humanity.The “fourth industrial revolution” that is beginning to transform the economy is characterized by hyper-intelligence, hyper-connectivity and hyper-convergence. Comprehensive thinking and creative perspectives are crucial in order to adapt to this environment.For decades, design has been the core engine in driving convergence among industries. In an era of technologica

Arts & Design Nov. 3, 2017

This japchae recipe is made spicy with a generous amount of seafood. It will be a nice change from traditional japchae. If you’re not a fan of seafood, this recipe can easily be turned into a vegan japchae by omitting the seafood. Likewise, if you don’t like spicy food, simply omit the gochugaru (Korean red chili pepper flakes) for a mild seafood japchae. The main ingredient, of course, is sweet potato starch noodles called dangmyeon, also known as glass noodles. The most common way to cook the

Food Nov. 3, 2017

Heart Blackened(Korea)Opened Nov. 2Directed by Jung Ji-wooIm Tae-san (Choi Min-sik) is an unfathomable conglomerate chairman, at times a hopeless romantic -- such as when he is with his young lover Yu-na (Lee Ha-nee) -- and at others, a fearsome businessman who makes his employees tremble. Instability reigns at home: His daughter Mi-ra (Lee Soo-kyung) is rebellious and spoiled, exploiting her father for money. Tae-san has proposed to Yu-na, a celebrity singer with a tainted past, which prompts M

Film Nov. 3, 2017

The funeral ceremony of actor Kim Joo-hyuk, who passed away in a car accident Monday, took place Thursday at the Asan Medical Center in southeastern Seoul. 　The private ceremony was held at 10 a.m. and was attended by Kim’s surviving family, close friends and staff at the actor’s longtime management agency Namoo Actors. A video clip featuring snippets of the late Kim was shown, according to reports.　The funeral procession took place at 11 a.m.　 Kim Joo-hyuk’s funeral procession takes place Thurs

People Nov. 2, 2017

In an age where design permeates all industries and all aspects of life, this year’s Herald Design Forum questions the role humanity plays in it.At the forum’s first session, set to take place Tuesday at 9:20 a.m. at The Shilla Seoul’s Dynasty Hall, three global designers will expound on their approach to design. (Herald Design Forum)The designers spoke with The Korea Herald prior to the event to answer questions on the fundamental meaning of design and its lasting value. -- Ed.Experimenting wit

Arts & Design Nov. 1, 2017