Picking Korean chilli peppers to make Gochugaru
my parents-in-law grow enough chillies to keep us going for the year! So this weekend we went to Gangwon-do to help them pick the chillies.
Read Moremy parents-in-law grow enough chillies to keep us going for the year! So this weekend we went to Gangwon-do to help them pick the chillies.
Read MoreForbidden Dream is the story of the fruitful but ill-fated relationship between two heavyweight historical figures: King Sejong the Great (r.1418–1450) (Han Suk-kyu) and his famous scientist Jang Yeong-sil (Choi Min-sik)
Read MoreHan Seok Bong became one of the most famous calligraphers in the Joseon period. This story tells us how he got there.
Read MoreThe diet in Korea has changed a lot, but there’s one dish that has stood the test of time: juk (rice porridge)
Read MoreSo what are the unique points about Korean literature? How does it fit into the context of Korean history? What are some major works that I should read?
Read MoreIn summer when it’s tradition to eat samgyetang chicken and ginseng soup, you can also find this limited edition of samgyetang noodle soup on the shop shelves!
Read MoreThe design of the label for this ‘old fashioned’ makgeolli says so much with just one simple hanja (Chinese character)! The hanja represents the concept of ‘old.’
Read MoreI thought I’d share this curious story that I found in a book of Korean traditional stories for language learners. Many of the stories highlight Shamanic beliefs or Confucian values. This quirky tale is based on Confucianism.
Read MoreA fabulous exhibition at the Seoul Museum of Calligraphy Art (Seoul Arts Centre) is showcasing the work of 23 Korean Master Calligraphers of the 20th century.
Read MoreMayor Park Won Soon had a stellar CV. He had been Mayor of Seoul since 2011 getting reelected twice. But his public funeral was controversial.
Read MoreRecently, we were invited to the opening of a new business. So the question was would there be a traditional Gosa ceremony?
Read Morethere are LOTS of products on the market designed to simulate the positive health benefits of the heat from a sauna!
Read MoreAlthough mask-wearing isn’t new here, I’d never seen absolutely EVERYONE wearing one – until this year.
Read MoreThere’s a great exhibition on at the MMCA in Seoul highlighting noteworthy Korean calligraphers and artists. But if you can’t make it to Seoul that’s not a problem, because you can see it all on youtube!
Read MoreIt’s sometimes possible to tell the class of a character in a Korean historical drama just by looking at their name.
Read MoreMr Sunshine now has the second-highest ratings of a Korean drama on cable TV after The World of the Married. In this Mr Sunshine review, I’ll get into my thoughts on the overall story and the influence of viewers on the drama.
Read MoreI like the unassuming onggi pot. It’s the work horse of the ceramic world! Outdoors in all weather, it’s had
Read MoreIn the supermarkets, I’m drawn to the the displays of mysterious dried woods and roots used to add flavour to
Read MoreHaemin Sunim is probably the most internationally famous Korean monk at the moment. (He’s got over a million followers on Twitter!) But there are several other monks who are popular in Korea and internationally.
Read MoreKorean historical drama Mr Sunshine (tvN 2018) reflects the huge political and cultural upheavals that were going on in the country at the time.
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