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California travel and tourism event

TravelJun 17, 2011

California Travel and Tourism Commission is holding its “2011 California Travel Mission” event June 27-28 at Seoul Plaza Hotel to develop and promote travel products with South Korean tourism industry officials. Recognizing the high potential of Korea as a source market, major city tourism boards, hotels, retailers and tourism-related companies from the U.S. will attend the event. Travel agencies
Singapore Food Festival coming up

TravelJun 17, 2011

2011 Singapore Food Festival will take place from July 15-24 under the theme, “Curry and Spice.” Singapore cuisines are often harmonized with lots of herbs and spices such as lemongrass, chili, shrimp paste and coconut milk. More than 60 food stalls will line up near Clarke Quay Road Bridge in SFF Village, Singapore Tourism Board said. Little India and Kampong Glam districts will hold diverse even
Travel platform ‘Pocketvillage’ launched

TravelJun 17, 2011

Five young entrepreneurs from Stuttgart and Berlin have just launched “pocketvillage,” an international search engine for adventure travel at ITB Berlin. The new travel platform allows holiday makers to compare more than 11,000 extraordinary tours, activities and accommodation at the same time. The technological highlights include a refined search process which offers travelers personalization of
Oakwood offers early summer package

TravelJun 17, 2011

Oakwood Premier Coex Center offers an “Early Summer Package” for a mini-getaway. The package includes a one-night stay, complimentary breakfast for one person, complimentary use of the fitness center, indoor swimming pool, sauna and indoor golf range. Package users can rent two DVD movies at the business center on the 5th floor. Oakwood Premier Coex Center is connected to a variety of entertainmen
Traditional beauty flows in Jeonju Hanok Village

TravelJun 17, 2011

When it comes to Jeonju travel, the most popular tourist site is Jeonju Hanok Village, located in Pungnam-dong and Gyo-dong. About 700 traditional Korean houses are clustered together with the eaves of their roofs beautifully curved. The history of the hanok village originates back to the 1910s during the Japanese colonial era. As Japanese merchants took over the business district of Jungang-dong,
New Books

BooksJun 17, 2011

Secret, famous pseudonymsNom de Plume: A (Secret) History of PseudonymsBy Carmela Ciuraru(Harper/HarperCollins)In the annals of literature, pen names have long created as much intrigue about the authors as the pieces they write.Carmela Ciuraru‘s “Nom de Plume” deftly tells the stories of some of literature’s most famous pen names by weaving in details about these secretive, often eccentric writers
A teen’s quest could be the start of something bigger

BooksJun 17, 2011

Got a tweener child with a taste for creepy horror and time-travel stories?Send them “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children.”This first novel by Ransom Riggs deals with young Jacob Portman and his quest to find out the truth behind his Grandpa’s wild stories.What he finds is the classic quest story and more. The story has elements of fantasy, adventure, adolescence and grief. (Note: The open
U.S. chef learns lessons of life in French kitchen

Food&BeverageJun 17, 2011
NOVIA e NOVIO for big, stylish bistro meals

Food&BeverageJun 17, 2011

“Brunch” has been labeled as luxury in Korea. Lovers of bistro food ― called “brunch” by Koreans ― have had to train their appetites to accept small portions served on a big plate.NOVIA e NOVIO, “girlfriend and boyfriend” in Spanish, is a stylish bistro where people can dine on casual western food with big portions at a relatively low price.Located in Dogok-dong, Gangnam, the restaurant presents a
Pyeonsu (Square dumpling)

Food&BeverageJun 17, 2011

Pyeonsu is a steamed square dumpling stuffed with vegetables and beef. Pyeonsu is served chilled or floating in a cool soy sauce soup. It is a summer delicacy. The dish gets its name from the Chinese characters for the word, “Pyeonsu” which means “a small fragment on the water.”Pyeonsu (Institute of Korean Traditional Food)Ingredients● Broth: 200 g beef (brisket, shank), 10 cups water, ½ tbsp clea
Napa Valley winery custom-makes wines

Food&BeverageJun 17, 2011

Famed winemaker Philippe Melka meets with Korean sommeliers to create two special winesNapa Valley-based winemaker Philippe Melka did his research starting in 2005 to create two wines tailored for Korean palates. “I talked to mostly Korean sommeliers and restaurant managers,” the 46-year-old told The Korea Herald. A pattern emerged. It looked like 80 to 90 percent of the market was cornered by Fre
Korean center aims to be big London attraction

CultureJun 16, 2011

Film festival and K-pop contest attract young peopleLONDON ― What’s the first place that comes to mind when one thinks of London? Perhaps Big Ben, the River Thames, the London Eye or St. Paul’s Cathedral. But now the Korean Culture Center in London is hoping to be included on the list of the city’s top visitor attractions. Located just next to Trafalgar Square, overlooking the National Gallery, th
Sunfull leader gets national award

PeopleJun 16, 2011

Professor Min Byoung-chul of Konkuk University received a national award Tuesday for his role in fighting cyber bullying and negative online comments.The professor of intercultural education and renowned English educator started the “Sunfull Movement” in May 2007 to promote a healthy culture of online communications. Professor Min Byung-chul receives a national award for his role in fighting cybe
Actress takes up social activism

PeopleJun 16, 2011

Kim Yoh-jin emerging as a leading figure on TwitterKim Yoh-jin, an established actress, is attracting attention as a social activist as she takes part in various rallies on sensitive social issues.The police are considering summoning the actress for questioning over her participation in a sit-in protest at Hanjin Heavy Industries and Construction’s shipyard in Busan last week.She was one of the ac
Next Playboy has ‘runaway bride’ sticker on cover

PeopleJun 16, 2011