Eobok-jaengban is a dish made of clear beef broth with pressed brisket, ox tongue, vegetables such as mushrooms, and buckwheat noodles on a brass platter. This dish is served and eaten while simmering. Originally, eobok-jaengban used cheap cuts of meat instead of lean meat in the northern area of Korea. ● 600g gristle (from knee bone of cattle), 200 g ox-tongue, 4 cups precleaning water ● 200 g beef (brisket) ● 17 cups boiling water ● fragrant seasoning : 1 head green onion, 1 head garlic ● 15 g

Herald Design Forum lays ground for addressing design competitivenessDesign has set roots in every area of our lives with people getting more emotionally involved in brands and designs, experts said on Friday during the second annual Herald Design Forum.The event posed the question: “How far could design reach into our lives?” to the thousands in attendance during the three-day forum.From architectural design, industrial design and design management to conceptual design in films and advertisemen

Adult giant African land snail, measuring about 12 centimeters or almost 5 inches. (UPI)Customs officers at Scotland's Glasgow Airport say they seized 36 live giant African land snails from a Nigerian man attempting to bring them into the country.The snails, about 6 inches long with shells the size of a small human fist, were discovered in the man's luggage following a flight from Amsterdam earlie

Nation’s premier stage for design opens with over 1,000 participantsDesign lovers and enthusiasts packed the second annual Herald Design Forum on Thursday, eager to tune into what top international design gurus had to say during the two-day event.The forum, which invited prominent figures in the field of design as key speakers, kicked off its first day with an opening session attended by representatives from the local government, business and cultural sectors.Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, Culture M

Excitement filled the air as thousands of participants surged in through the northern gate of COEX Convention Center, southeast Seoul, on Thursday, to attend the Herald Design Forum 2012. Diverse in age, occupation, social status and interest, guests convened at the grand auditorium of the beautifully designed building. Passion for design and creation became the common interest to hold together thousands of individuals.  Following the grand opening ceremony, three globally renowned designers ― T

As the world’s population increases and the demand for natural resources surges, architects need to create sustainable buildings that last more than 100 years, according to Japanese architect Tadao Ando.“Fifty years ago, we lived using one-tenth of the energy we use today, and now with the population growth, we need more resources. And we build many things as well, but what we need to keep in mind is creating sustainable buildings that last over 100 to 150 years,” said Ando in a lecture held dur

Many would think of the products of Japanese retail company such as its blank notepads and white tea cups, as simple and minimalistic.But the company’s art director Kenya Hara says the philosophy behind its products is “emptiness,” not “simplicity.” And it’s that “emptiness” that creates room for creativity and imagination, the designer said. “It’s very important to talk about the concept of emptiness when I talk about Muji products,” Hara said during his lecture at the Herald Design Forum in Se

Hyundai Card’s design director Joon Oh! said corporate design should be a first priority for a company to build its brand image. “In Korea, companies start considering design after they grow big enough in sales. But design should be the first step for building corporate identity,” he said during his lecture at the Herald Design Forum in Seoul, Thursday. Since joining Hyundai Card in 2009, Oh! has made the company a leading innovator within the credit card industry here, unveiling a series of hit

DISTINGUISHED GUESTS AT HERALD FORUM — Leading figures from Korean government and businesses attend the opening ceremony of Herald Design Forum held at COEX Auditorium in Samseong-dong, Seoul, Thursday. From left: CEO and publisher of Herald Corp. Lee Young-man, Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industries chairman Sohn Kyung-shik, Culture Minister Choe Kwang-shik, Herald Corp. chairman Jungwook Hong, Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon, National Pension Service chairman Jun Kwang-woo, KB Financial Group chai

A private auction featuring drawings by internationally acclaimed designers was held at the Herald Design Forum on Thursday. The sale held along with dinner for VIPs presented a total of four sketches: a drawing of animals by former automobile designer Chris Bangle, a car sketch by design chief of KIA Motors Peter Schreyer and two architectural sketches of Japanese architect Tadao Ando. “We are happy to have Bangle and Schreyer who are present here today and I felt a great passion from audience,