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'The Priests' to open in N. America on Thanksgiving

CultureNov 24, 2015

South Korean mystery thriller "The Priests" will open in North American theaters this Thanksgiving, its local distributor said Tuesday. The movie directed by Jang Jae-hyun will come to select theaters in Los Angeles, California and Dallas, Texas from Thursday, CJ Entertainment America said. In "The Priests," Father Kim (Kim Yun-seok) and Deacon Choi (Kang Dong-won) try to save a girl who they believe has been possessed by an evil spirit after a car accident. The movie will become available on
Stone statues enshrine Korean folk beliefs

CultureNov 23, 2015

New stone art museum in Seoul showcases 1,000 guardian totemic statues
Asia Culture Center to open this week

CultureNov 23, 2015

Asia's largest cultural center that is expected to provide a window into pan-Asian culture will open in the southwestern city of Gwangju later this week, the organization running the center said Monday. The Asia Culture Center was partially opened to the public in September, but its entirety will become available this Wednesday. The opening ceremony to be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday will invite 700 people including South Korean Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tou
The Hyundai Project unveiled at LA gallery

PeopleNov 22, 2015

LOS ANGELES - A downpour filled a dark room in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on Thursday, as if a rainstorm were hitting hit sunny California. However, when people spread their hands into it, the water fall paused. People could walk through the rain without getting completely soaked. “It is like the miracle of Moses,” an onlooker said. The 230-square meter room is fitted with a 1,500-liter water tank and a camera and sensor to detect the rainfall and prevent water from dropping on viewers
Gimjang, integral part of Korean life

CultureNov 20, 2015

Long-held practice evolves with change in demographics and lifestyle
[Herald Interview] The science and art of kimchi

Food&BeverageNov 20, 2015

Kimchi master Lee shares secret of her pickled, fermented cabbage
[Weekeneder] Seasoning’s greetings

Food&BeverageNov 20, 2015

Kimchi, a spicy, fermented cabbage dish, is served at almost every Korean meal. (Korea Tourism Organization)Trucks loaded with piles of napa cabbages carry the season’s fresh produce to grocery stores. Makers of red rubber gloves go all out to ensure sufficient supply, while the nation’s weather agency releases a special forecast, predicting the ideal dates for kimchi-making. All for the love of Korea’s national side dish. From mid-November till early December, before the cold fully sets in, Kor
Bold frontier for kimchi

Food&BeverageNov 20, 2015

New approaches to kimchi gain traction in U.S., London and Seoul
[Around the Hotels] Winter at W Seoul-Walkerhill

TravelNov 20, 2015

　W Seoul-Walkerhill launches winter package 　W Seoul-Walkerhill in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, is launching its winter package series “Stop the Clock” to electrify the year-end celebrations for trendsetters. 　“Stop the Clock” has been meticulously planned by W Seoul-Walkerhill under the concept of “having fun to the point of being oblivious to the passing of time,” with an ambitious goal to provide the guests of W Seoul the most fabulous, fun-filled and heartwarming winter thus far. 　The package is read
Insects, food of the future?

Food&BeverageNov 20, 2015

Creative insect-based dishes, dessert and insect farms on the rise
[Travel Bits] Hilton Namhae wins best hotel awards

TravelNov 20, 2015

Hilton Namhae Golf & Spa ResortHilton Namhae Golf & Spa Resort said it has won two recognitions at the prestigious World Golf Awards.The luxury resort won in the categories of Asia’s Best Golf Hotel and South Korea’s Best Golf Hotel.The World Golf Awards is an annual award event that rewards hotels, golf courses and tour operators for their excellence in golf tourism. The World Golf Awards is part of the World Travel Awards, which is considered “the Oscars of Travel.”“I am honored and sincerely
Home cooking: Slow cooker dakjjim

Food&BeverageNov 20, 2015

Slow cooker dakjjim (Korean Bapsang)This recipe is a slow cooker adaptation of a classic Korean braised chicken dish -- dakjjim. With a slow cooker, it’s so much easier to make this moist and tender chicken that’s full of flavor. You throw the ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it until the meat is fork tender and ready to be served. You don’t need to add any water or broth in addition to the sauce in the recipe. Slow cooking brings out a lot of natural juices from the meat and vege
[Travel Bits] Visit Korea 2016-2018

TravelNov 20, 2015

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Visit Korea Committee said that they will launch various tourism programs and promotional events as part of the country’s “Visit Korea 2016-2018.”Under the theme of “Revisiting Korea,” the VKC said that it aims to attract 20 million foreign tourists to the country every year through food, hospitality and cultural programs such as K-Food, K-Stay and K-Culture. “The year 2016-2018 will be a turning point for Korea to become an economy with advanced t
Make your own kimchi

Food&BeverageNov 20, 2015

A recipe for one cabbage of baechu kimchi
Asia Culture Center aims for hub for artistic talents

CultureNov 19, 2015

Gwangju is seeking to become a cultural hub of Asia as the Asia Culture Center, a mega cultural complex equipped with artistic production facilities, theaters and cultural and educational programs, officially opens Wednesday. In addition to two existing international cultural events -- the Gwangju Biennale and Gwangju Design Biennale -- the center is the latest addition to the city to expand its cultural infrastructure and presence in Asia. View of the Asia Culture Center in Gwangju (Yonhap)“Th