Following the historic meeting between the two Koreas’ leaders on Friday morning at Panmunjeom, North Korea’s Kim Jong-un said something to South Korean President Moon Jae-in that caught the ears of many Koreans watching the conversation via television. The two heads of state met and exchanged handshakes charged with historical significance at the Military Demarcation...Read More
Bibimbap mixed rice with meat, and some greens with an eobok jaengban (어복쟁반) boiled meat platter.’ These are the menu items that Director Yoon Sook-ja of the Institute of Traditional Korean Food has recommended that the leaders of the two Koreas eat during their upcoming 2018 Inter-Korean Summit. “This boiled meat platter is a North...Read More
Kimchi is a representative dish in Korea, but the country has been marking a trade deficit as cheap versions produced in China have been increasingly taking a bigger share in the market. In response, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced Thursday a five-year plan to develop the “kimchi industry,” to reclaim the...Read More
The best place to get the best of anything is at the source. You want the best pasta? Go to Italy! You’re looking for the best pad thai? Visit Thailand! The best sushi? Duh, Japan! So it’s no surprise that the best bibimbap I’ve ever eaten, I had in Korea. What is surprising is that...Read More
Seoul Bamdokkaebi Night Market, which was an event organized by the city of Seoul from spring to autumn last year, comes back. On the 30th March, Seoul City said on its Facebook page, ‘Seoul Bamdokkaebi Night Market 2018’ will be reopened. Seoul Bamdokkaebi Night Market is an event organized by the city of Seoul. Visitors...Read More
The focus of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games might be on the medal tables, but the real global festival was celebrated with some delicious Korean food in the eateries of Gangwon-do Province. The K-food Plaza, a promotional exhibition hall for all types of Korean cuisine, was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and...Read More
Seollal (Lunar New Year; first day of the lunar calendar) is one of the most celebrated national holidays in Korea. While many observe Sinjeong (Solar New Year; January 1 of the Gregorian/Western calendar), most Koreans celebrate Seollal, which usually lasts for three days (the day of, the day before, and the day after). This year,...Read More
There are various Korean boyangsik(“healing foods”) made by boiling meat or bones for a long period of time. Among these, galbitang(short rib soup) is regarded more highly for its refreshing taste and generous amounts of meat. It’s no wonder that galbitang is a favorite dish for weddings. In the past, Galbitang was made by simply...Read More
‘Welcome first time in Korea?’ Three French friends admired Korea’s 24-hour delivery culture. MBC every1 ‘Welcome first time in Korea?’ Broadcasted on December 28, 2017 included three Korean friends’ experiences of Korean delivery culture. On this day, Robin and Robin’s three friends pick up food they want to eat with a delivery app. Robin said,...Read More
On December 11, JTBC “Please take care of my refrigerator,” Michelin star chef Gordon Ramsay appeared for the third anniversary of the show. Gordon Ramsay was to face the master chef of Chinese cuisine Lee Yeon-bok and Mr. Lee said, “It is a moment to feel the reward that has been cooked so far. It...Read More
