More expatriate chefs importing culinary aesthetic to warm local receptionFor veteran chefs like Roland Hinni, the culinary landscape of Seoul has changed drastically over the past three decades. He has seen the transition of Itaewon from a bar-hopping night scene into a veritable mecca of authentic ethnic eats and hip hang-outs. He has seen a tiny clutch of expatriate chefs working in restaurants transform into a growing group of business-minded owners, helming their own establishments, putting

A US author nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his work building schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan has agreed to repay $1 million to his charity after a probe into financial misdealings.Greg Mortenson (http://www.gregmortenson.com/)Greg Mortenson, who wrote the best-selling "Three Cups of Tea" account about his work, has also agreed to resign from his charity's board for "financial transgress

A model displays a creation by a group of Kyrgyz designers 'NAH' during a Fashion Week in Bishkek, on April 4 2012. (AFP)Most of us can pair one bold color with another -- it just takes a little confidence. But colorblocking, that’s more of an art, and it’s one to be mastered this spring season.The highest standard of colorblocking was set by Yves Saint Laurent, who transferred the graphic, pop-ar

A British man who bought a handful of sketches at a Las Vegas rummage sale for $4.76 said one of them turned out to be an Andy Warhol worth $2.06 million. Andy Warhol`s "Marylin" -- This photo is not directly related to the story. (AFP-Yonhap News)Andy Fields of Tiverton, England, said he bought a few pieces of art from the sale in 2010 and later learned one of the pieces was an original sketch be

Renowned forest manager Sohn Chang-geun has donated to the state a vast stretch of forest land in Gyeonggi Province, about twice the size of Mount Nam in Seoul, the Korea Forest Service said Thursday.Sohn, 83, decided to hand over 662 hectares of forests and fields ― estimated to be worth 100 billion won ($88.6 million) ― to “resist the unceasing temptation to develop the forests” and keep them intact for generations to come, his deputy said. Sohn, acclaimed for his past donations to social caus

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. ― Aging baby boomers have long used exercise, surgery and collagen as they try to slow the natural bodily processes of aging.Now, some are flocking to do the same with something that’s usually a dead giveaway: a voice that sounds “old.”Research shows that older peoples’ voices often develop breathiness, weakness and loss or range or quality from causes that include disease, changed use of their voices, and the condition called presbylaryngis, also known as “aging of the larynx.

The epiglottis is located above the larynx, and plays a key role in keeping food out of the airway by covering the larynx when we swallow. Acute epiglottitis is an acute inflammation of the epiglottis, which mainly occurs due to infection with Haemophilus influenzae. Patients risk having their breathing obstructed if they are faced with severe edema or swelling of the larynx. Because of this, acute epiglottitis is often considered an emergency condition. Time and age of onset Epiglottitis occurs

April is a cruel month for many Koreans since yellow dust fills the air, causing illnesses. The Korea Meteorological Administration said two or three intense dust storms originating from Chinese deserts generally hit Korea every year. “In spring, always be aware of weather forecasts,” a KMA spokesman said. According to scientists, the density of dust in the air during the season is 29 times greater than usual. Particles, including heavy metals, can cause numerous ailments.  Here are some guideli

Kwon Dae-soo, former senior advisor to the parliamentary knowledge economy committee, took office as the chief of the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board on Monday.Kwon entered public service in 1981 and has worked at the National Assembly Secretariat as director of international affairs and chief of planning and coordination.He also served as senior advisor to parliamentary committees on agriculture and fisheries, as well as defense.Kwon is the eighth head of the KCAB, which assists internation

Lack of big buyers and little media attention brings down event, but some menswear collections shineThe unexpected April sleet and gusty wind hindered some from visiting this season’s Seoul Fashion Week, but the biggest disappointment so far is the lack of influential buyers and press. The number of visiting foreign buyers is 37, and press 16, which is about half the size of the previous season. Up until about five days before kick-off, organizers said that Jay Bell, vice president of U.S. depa