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N. Korea, no longer confidential

BooksApr 2, 2015

Book parades compelling up-to-date picture of N.K.
ZenKimchi food guide a surprise hit

Expat LivingApr 1, 2015

The ZenKimchi Seoul Restaurant Expat Guide surprised even the author when it started placing at the top of travel categories on Amazon.com when it was released last month. The independently published food guide was created by Joe McPherson, a food writer and consultant in Korea who recently worked on the Emmy-award-winning “Parts Unknown with Anthony Bourdain.”The book includes brief sections on more than 400 restaurants, wine bars, makgeolli houses and other places to eat and drink in the city.
‘Movies in 10’ presents bitesize blockbusters

Expat LivingApr 1, 2015

The Back to the Future movie trilogy revolves around Marty McFly’s adventures traveling back and forth between the future and the present using the DeLorean time machine. Now a comedy event is performing time-related feats of its own, packing those three movies into a 10-minute reenactment.“Movies in 10,” which is being held in a collaboration with Seoul Players and Stand-up Seoul, will take place Friday at the Rocky Mountain Tavern in Itaewon.Seven performers will reenact a range of movies, inc
Mesh print exhibition blends style, fun

Expat LivingApr 1, 2015

For those who find Kakao characters too cute, an upcoming exhibition by Daegu’s Mesh Printing features the friends in somewhat less savory situations, alongside other work.Jess Hinshaw and Christopher Cote, the men behind Mesh Printing, have been working together for almost three years, producing artwork as well as logos and designs for local companies. KakaoTalk characters in debauched pop art depictions are among the posters on display in Mesh Printing’s upcoming exhibition. (Mesh Printing)Th
Daegu Story Slam open to advice

Expat LivingApr 1, 2015

The Daegu Story Slam will get its eighth run this month.The story slams are a live retelling of true tales, with each night’s stories based on a theme, with this week’s being “So I took their advice …” Stories should be told without the benefit of notes or memorization and should be true accounts, rather than works of fiction or poetry.The evening follows an open mic format, with storytellers’ names put into a bucket at the beginning of the night and randomly drawn out to perform.The story slam
Gwangju V-Day show to help women’s causes

Expat LivingApr 1, 2015

Performances of “A Memory, a Monologue, a Rant and a Prayer” will be held this weekend in Gwangju to aid women’s causes. “A Memory, a Monologue, a Rant and a Prayer” is one of the standard performances for V-Day, a global movement to campaign against violence against women and girls and raise money for related causes.Proceeds from the Gwangju show will go to Our House, Korea Women’s Hot Line and Gwangju Settler Women Support Center.The shows will be held at Yunbaram Theater on Saturday at 3 p.m.
Yongsan runs photo contest for expats

Expat LivingApr 1, 2015

The Yongsan district in Seoul is holding a photo competition for foreign residents this month.The photos must reflect one of three categories ― showing the attractive side of Seoul, the international aspects of Yongsan or residents’ personal experiences in the city.Winners will receive cash prizes, with 300,000 won ($270) going to first place and second and third prizes of 200,000 won and 100,000 won.Entrants must be foreign nationals living in Korea and may enter up to three photographs each.Th
Ladies’ Night to rock in support of feminist group

Expat LivingApr 1, 2015

Korean and expat bands will be rocking out in aid of women’s causes at Ladies Night next week.Ten acts, including Guten Birds, Baekma and Oops Nice will be playing at the concert, which will support feminist community Disruptive Voices.The first concert was held in January in support of Hollaback, an organization that campaigns against street harassment.“It got started basically in response to what I had suddenly become aware of as a major problem facing a great many of my female friends in and
Korea, France to launch cultural exchange programs

CultureMar 31, 2015

Events planned ahead of diplomatic anniversary of two countries next year
[Herald Interview] Managing director of COS stresses timeless design, functionality

FashionMar 29, 2015

In the era of fast fashion, the life cycle of clothing is becoming shorter. People consume clothes as if they are disposable goods, driven by the supply of low-cost, trendy clothes offered by fashion giants such as Zara and H&M. However, the philosophy of COS goes against this fashion trend ― it believes fashion and longevity should go hand-in-hand, said Marie Honda, managing director of the company, a sister brand of H&M. “We have an approach to design that is timeless and permanent. Garments s
Bicycle imports jump 18.5 pct in three years: data

HealthMar 29, 2015

South Korea's bicycle imports rose 18.5 percent in the last three years, government data showed Sunday, fueled by the spike in people enjoying leisure and sports activities. According to data by the Korea Customs Service, the country imported $210 million worth of bikes last year, up from $170 million for the whole of 2012. This translates into an average 8.8 percent growth every year. In terms of volume, annual growth averaged 6.4 percent in the three-year period, with numbers reaching 1.9 mi
From branding guru to traditional arts patron

CultureMar 27, 2015

Sohn Hye-won, woman behind numerous local household brands, bets on Korea’s mother-of-pearl art
Travel bits

TravelMar 27, 2015

Lotte Hotel Moscow awarded ‘Best City Hotel in Russia’ Lotte Hotel Moscow has been awarded for “Best City Hotel in Russia” for three consecutive years by the luxury travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler. Opened in 2011, the hotel is the first overseas chain of the Korean hotel group Lotte Hotel. Located near the Red Square, Kremlin Palace and Bolshoi Theater, it has emerged as a luxury spot in Moscow. “We have committed to providing service of the highest standards to our guests. This award is exc
Sushi to be savored one piece at a time

Food&BeverageMar 27, 2015

Generous, friendly dining at Sushi Koji’s counter
Kimchi sundubu jjigae (kimchi soft tofu stew)

Food&BeverageMar 27, 2015

Sundubu jjigae is a stew made with uncurdled tofu. Here, the tofu is paired with kimchi and meat. You can use any meat you want. Mushrooms are a good substitute if you don’t like meat. For the best results, always use fully fermented kimchi to cook with. Also, if you have some salted shrimp (saewujeot) leftover from making kimchi, use a little to season the stew instead of salt. It adds a wonderful layer to the flavor. Keep a package or two of sundubu in the fridge and whip up this bubbling pot