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- A Beer by Any Other Name Just Isn’t the Same : Hongdae’s THE MAKGEOLLI Pulls Off Novel Take on Traditional Brew
Seven Flavors Under One RoofGiven the recent surge of interest in makgeolli—that sweet, milky white traditional Korean drink—it's not all too surprising that quite a large number of establishments in Seoul have been welcoming its profitable appeal with open arms. The Makgeolli, a rather subdued venue in the bustling district of Hongdae, is one such place, and a fine example of where t...
2010-02-26
- Restoring Ancient Cultural Ties : Yeonnam Global Village Center Head LIUYAN Helps Koreans and Chinese Live Together in Harmony
According to recent government figures, Korea is now home to more than half a million Chinese citizens. In other words, roughly one in every hundred People in Korea is a Chinese citizen, and the country’s Chinese population is almost five times greater than that of US citizens, who come in at second place. It’s therefore fitting that the first of Seoul’s seven global village cen...
2010-02-26
- It’s Just COEXciting : Welcome to the Gleaming Centerpiece of Gangnam and Urban Embodiment of Korea’s Rapid Economic Growth
The COEX complex is a landmark in Seoul. Located just by the Samseong subway station, it incorporates a Western-style shopping mall, massive convention center, museums, entertainment facilities, hotels, a casino and a fully serviced residence complex. With its modern portfolio of buildings dating back no later than 2000, COEX offers a full range of activity for visitors from around the world.The ...
2010-02-26
- Cheonggyecheon : Four Years On
A Stream of History and PoliticsThe Cheonggyecheon stream is said to carry history on its ripples as it bisects the heart of Seoul. From the time of the Joseon Dynasty, when the naturally formed watercourses began to be refurbished into streams, through the Japanese colonial period and the Korean War, when it became a sewage mill for shantytown dwellers, and on to its period as an entombed symbol...
2010-01-21
- Taste of Korea, Unadulterated : Samcheong-dong’s SOSONJAE Presents Traditional Cuisine as Nature Intended It
“Many people think of us as a vegetarian restaurant,” says Kim In-sook, the owner of Sosonjae. “I’m not a vegetarian, and we prepare fish and meat, too.”Famous for its simple yet flavorful dishes that make extensive use of hand-picked wild herbs and homemade sauces, Sosonjae—located in a humble, renovated hanok home in Samcheong-dong, just across the street fro...
2010-01-20
