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#[Epicurean Challenge] Noodles mixed with pig blood, stuffed into pig intestines
[Epicurean Challenge] Noodles mixed with pig blood, stuffed into pig intestinesBy Im Eun-byelSundae is often described as the Korean version of blood sausage. Though sundae appears similar to a classic blood sausage -- thick, black and glossy on the surface -- there is an obvious difference between the two when they are sliced up. Upon cutting up sundae into edible pieces, bountiful glass noodles reveal themselves. Steaming with heat, the noodles are moist and full of flavor. They are stuffed in
Food Aug. 23, 2018
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From Germany to Korea, love for beer continues
Grand Hilton Seoul is gearing up for its annual beer festival, Oktoberfest, bringing Germany’s renowned beer festival to the heart of Seoul. This year’s festival will be held on Sept. 8 at the hotel’s convention center. The hotel’s General Manager Bernhard Brender, a German native, started the tradition in 2007, hosting the local version of Oktoberfest every year since then. General Manager Bernhard Brender of Grand Hilton Seoul (By Park Hyun-koo / The Korea Herald)“It’s all about the originali
Food Aug. 23, 2018
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
Taste of France at Lotte Hotel Seoul After an extensive renovation, Lotte Hotel Seoul’s world-class restaurant Pierre Gagnaire is set to reopen on Sept. 1. The French fine dining restaurant will offer Allegro service for business guests during lunch, allowing guests to finish their meal in an hour. Southern French-style cuisine is offered for dinner. At Pierre’s Bar, guests can enjoy a panoramic view of Seoul at a private boutique space. Bar bites will be added to the menu. For more information
Food Aug. 23, 2018
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TV shows target teens to boost viewership
Mainstream TV shows are seeking to attract more teenage viewers to survive in the network TV market here, after veering away from that age group in the past few years. TV shows for teenagers had been popular in the early 2000s. Big-name stars such as Go A-ra and Yoo Ah-in debuted on KBS2’s school drama “Sharp” in 2003. The broadcaster’s “School” series was a hit, too, making it to its fourth season in a run that lasted from 1999 to 2002. With the rise of cable channels and over-the-top services
Television Aug. 21, 2018
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Coloring eyes in pastel hues
"It’s like wearing makeup not just around the eyes, but also on the eyes,” said Kim Ji-hye, an office worker in her mid-20s, talking about colored contact lenses. Kim has been wearing colored contacts for more than 10 years. She first tried them on when she was in middle school. Like others of her age at the time, she used to wear cheap contacts and did not care much about hygiene or sanitation.“I was reckless. Now I only wear one-day colored contact lenses just on special days, to highlight my
Arts & Design Aug. 19, 2018
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Hyatt loyalty program partners with Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Hyatt Hotels is to add Small Luxury Hotels of the World to its rewards portfolio. Starting from the end of this year, guests who stay at any of more than 500 independent luxury boutique properties under the SLH umbrella, will be able to earn and redeem World of Hyatt points. The exact kickoff date for the service is yet to be set. Guests who make their bookings through Hyatt channels, not directly with the SLH properties or through third-party websites will receive point benefits.“SLH’s high-end
Travel Aug. 16, 2018
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
Beer galore at Sheraton Seoul D Cube City HotelSheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel will be celebrating its seventh anniversary by hosting the Sheraton Craft Beer Festival in mid-September. Famous breweries such as Goose Island, Art Monster, Craft Roo, The Hand and Malt, Levee Brewing Company and more are participating in the festival. At the event, there will also be German-style side dishes created by the hotel’s new head chef from Germany.The festival will be held over a period from Sept. 14 to 1
Food Aug. 16, 2018
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Learning the charms of secondhand books at old, new places
A passion for books is often symbolized by a love of the scent of new books. But it’s not only the scent of fresh ink and paper that excites book-lovers. The musty scent of a used book can be just as much of a turn-on for bibliophiles. Cheonggyecheon Secondhand Book Street in Dongdaemun, central Seoul, is the most widely known spot for secondhand books. Used books are piled up at Cheonggyecheon Secondhand Book Street. (By Im Eun-byel / The Korea Herald)Used books are piled up at Cheonggyecheon S
Culture Aug. 16, 2018
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[Epicurean Challenge] Fermented crabs drowning in soy sauce brine
Ganjanggejang, meaning soy sauce marinated crab, is called a “rice thief” in Korea. The nickname has two meanings. People eat a lot of rice with ganjanggejang to offset its saltiness. But also, it implies that the dish tastes so good that it is impossible to stop eating.(Video shot and produced by Lim Jeong-yeo / The Korea Herald)To make ganjanggejang, a possibly “inhumane” process is involved. Fresh, live crabs are pickled in a brine of soy sauce. The brine is strained, boiled and poured over t
Food Aug. 16, 2018
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[Weekender] Sharing life in the bath
In a weekly web cartoon series popular a few years ago, “Ladies Bathhouse Report,” the cartoonist and public bathhouse devotee showed in detail what Korean women do at public bathhouses.One of the concepts introduced in the series was “dalmogyok” culture, or “monthly bath” culture. The term refers to using monthly vouchers offered at a discounted price. The overall idea is similar to using a gym with a monthly membership. (By Park Hyun-koo / The Korea Herald)(By Park Hyun-koo / The Korea Herald)
Culture Aug. 16, 2018
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[Weekender] Art dives into old bathtubs
Public bathhouses used to be part of Korea’s culture. On weekends, sons and fathers, daughters and mothers went to bathhouses together, small plastic baskets filled with toiletries in tow. The lifestyle reflected how difficult it was for an average household to have hot running water or a bathtub in the old days. But with changes in the housing environment, these days people mostly bathe at home and public bathhouses are considered out of date.The jjimjilbang has taken the place of bathhouses, f
Culture Aug. 16, 2018
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Characters to come to life at cosplay festival in Bucheon
The Gyeonggi International Cosplay Festival will be held from Wednesday to Sunday in Bucheon, a city west of Seoul. Cosplay involves dressing up like animation, video game or comic book characters. Cosplayers’ parade (Korea Manhwa Contents Agency)On Saturday, professional cosplayers will parade along a 1.8-kilometer route around the Bucheon City Hall, showcasing their costumes. Music and other performances will entertain visitors. The highlight of the festival is the Gyeonggi International Cosp
Cartoon Aug. 13, 2018
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Korean adaptation of ‘Luther’ to go on small screen in winter
MBC will present a remake of the BBC drama “Luther” this winter. For the Korean adaptation of the drama, actor Shin Ha-kyun will play the main lead character. David Belshaw, an international scripted producer at BBC Studios, recently visited Korea and met with the production team. David Belshaw (left) and Shin Ha-kyun (MBC)“‘Luther’ is a great drama with a tight plot and interesting characters,” Belshaw said, showing his anticipation for the Korean remake. “Korean viewers will experience an int
Television Aug. 10, 2018
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Colours offers customized cosmetic products using AI
New cosmetic brand Colours presents cosmetic products that are customized for each customer using artificial intelligence. Through the brand’s self-developed Skin Reading program, an individual can receive a diagnosis of one’s skin condition through a smartphone. (Colours)The AI facial recognition technology diagnoses the person’s skin type and age. The program further analyzes the person’s eating habits, lifestyle and external environment, and predicts an expected aging process. After a thorou
Arts & Design Aug. 10, 2018
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[Weekender] Koreans recharge with boyangsik
It has been almost a month since a heat wave began sweeping across Korea. With temperatures breaking records, the unbearable heat has sapped people’s strength and made them lose their appetites. Here’s where boyangsik steps in. It refers to food that strengthens and replenishes the body. Though the nutritious dishes can be consumed at any time of the year -- such as when recovering from a surgery or after giving birth -- they are often sought after in summer. (123rf)In Korea, there is “sambok,”
Food Aug. 9, 2018
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