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Kimchi makers face daunting mission for globalization: removing spicy odor

While the Korean government and citizens may take pride in kimchi and wish to globalize the traditional Korean side dish, it will not happen unless its unique spicy odor is removed, according to experts. Scientists at the World Institute of Kimchi near Gwangju are trying to develop kimchi’s good bacteria (especially the lactic acid that gives kimchi its probiotic qualities) a...

Food | 2017-06-27 09:10

'Look at these hands'

DAMYANG, South Jeolla Province _ "Yi son-eul boso," said Lee Hwa-ja, a third-generation restaurateur of Shin Sikdang in Damyang, South Jeolla Province. She spread out her hands telling the reporter to look at them. It was towards the end of the interview that she suddenly blurted those four words ("look at these hands") while explaining how arduous the work was at the restaur...

Food | 2017-06-19 16:29

Looking into history of coffee through Italian espresso machines

It has been less than 150 years since coffee was introduced in Korea. The exact date is unknown, but it is well known that the Joseon Kingdom’s (1392-1910) last king, Emperor Gojong, was a big coffee aficionado. The earliest records of coffee culture in Korea date back to an icy cold January in 1884, when American astronomer Percival Lowell wrote in his journal, “We mounted a...

Food | 2017-06-15 17:42

How K-pop divas shed weight? [Graphic News]

How K-pop divas shed weight? [Graphic News]

Food | 2017-06-15 14:51

'Kimchi juice' a red-hot seller on Amazon

After traditional Korean side dish kimchi achieved a global reputation and spawned a string of byproducts - like kimchi lasagna and kimchi pasta - kimchi juice is the latest hot product on e-commerce site Amazon. American health food maker Gold Mine Natural Food introduced the “organic, fresh, raw” juice and it sold out on June 7. The 32-ounce drink is priced at $17 and descr...

Food | 2017-06-07 16:26

'Interview' stars cook 'kimchi lasagna'

[Provincial News] North Jeolla to recommend eateries for tourists

North Jeolla province has launched a campaign to attract foreign tourists - by recommending choice restaurants. The regional government is accepting applications from those who want their eateries included.

Food | 2017-06-05 15:44

'I'm cooking food for the mind'

You are what you eat, as much as you are what you wear. You are also what you create. For Buddhist nun Jeong Kwan, given the nickname "philosopher chef" by the New York Times, her creation of food reflects her "level of meditation." And by meditation she does not mean sitting and contemplating, it means discovery _ discovering oneself and the surrounding environment.

Food | 2017-06-04 16:43

Kicking away mundane jobs and cooking up a new life

Living a life without passion is equivalent to living a life like the walking dead. For some, keeping a job that they're not passionate about is no problem as long as it's stable and steady. For others, it's a pain that needs to be endured. While those who find it suitable to live a mundane life keep it as it is, those who don't find it enough follow their passion and take a ...

Food | 2017-06-04 16:39

Korean cuisine spreads to Singapore

Korean cuisine was introduced at a cultural event held in Singapore, Wednesday through Friday. The Singaporean government hosted the event, “Essence of Korean Cuisine Culture,” as a way of exploring the traditions of Korean cuisine and its future in the Singaporean market. The event was a collaborative effort by South Jeolla Province and Daesang Chungjungwon, Korea’s 60-year-...

Food | 2017-05-31 09:44

Stone, wind, and food

JEJU - The country’s southern island of Jeju is popularly known as “Samdado,” translated as “an island abundant with three things” - stone, wind and women. It may have been true back in the day, but the latter isn’t quite accurate as recent statistics reveal the number of men has exceeded that of women in Jeju since 2015. According to a Statistics Korea report released in Apr...

Food | 2017-05-25 16:25

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