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Korean Folk Villages Posted by Ginny on Sep 28, 2010
If you want a glimpse of Korean culture, try visiting a Korean folk village. Korean folk villages are outdoor museums where people can see and learn about Korean culture before modernization. Bukchon Hanok Village (북촌한옥마을) is a village in Seoul. The area is known for its traditional Korean houses. In the far distance, you can…
South Korean Companies Posted by Ginny on Sep 22, 2010
South Korea is becoming a rising industrial power in the world. Here are some South Korean companies that are predicted to become formidable companies in the global future. Abroad, Hyundai (현대) is probably most known for their cars. However, in South Korea, Hyundai has their hands in everything, like department stores, electronics and even…
Korean Soft Drinks Posted by Ginny on Sep 13, 2010
The market for Korean soft drinks is growing every year. Here are some Korean soft drinks you’ve probably heard of : Bacchus (박카스) is an energy drink. The commercials for Bacchus focus on people drinking Bacchus after a hard day’s work. Chilsung Cider (칠성사이다) is like a carbonated soda. The reason why I love this…
Scenic Places in North Korea Posted by Ginny on Sep 1, 2010
North Korea covets some of the most scenic locations in Korea. When you look at these places, it’s hard to believe that the country is troubled in any way. A lot of these places are currently closed to international visitors, but once the ban is lifted, these places might be good travel spots. Amnok River…
Jorim Posted by Ginny on Aug 10, 2010
Jorim (조림) refers to a type of dish that is prepared by letting the dish simmer in a thick sauce or soup. Here are some examples of Korean dishes prepared in this way : 장조림 are thin beef strips simmered in soy sauce. First beef is boiled in some water and when the beef…
2007 Korean Oil Spill Posted by Ginny on Jul 8, 2010
If you’ve taken a look at the news, you probably know that BP has taken a lot of heat for the oil spill that occurred in the U.S. South Korea experienced a similar oil spill in 2007 : If you looked at the video, you can tell that the oil spill was gruesome. When the…
Iconic Korean Products Posted by Ginny on Jul 5, 2010
If you’ve stayed in South Korea for quite some time, you’ve probably seen these Korean products. These products can be found in every convenience store in Korea : Choco Pie (초코파이) is a snack where the exterior is covered with chocolate and the interior is filled with marshmallow filling. Some people freeze the choco pie…