Korean drinkers enjoy bomb cocktails. Beer and whisky bomb has a longer history, but more people today enjoy beer and soju bomb, called ‘so-maek.’ There’s no nickname for whisky bomb cocktail. In many company dinners, a line of so-maek bombs are ‘manufactured’ for the first toast, (or maybe the seco
Korean drinkers enjoy bomb cocktails. Beer and whisky bomb has a longer history, but more people today enjoy beer and soju bomb, called ‘so-maek.’ There’s no nickname for whisky bomb cocktail. In many company dinners, a line of so-maek bombs are ‘manufactured’ for the first toast, (or maybe the seco
Designated as Gyeongsangbuk-do intangible cultural asset no.12, Andong soju is a brand of distilled liquor traditionally produced in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Although it shares the name ‘soju’ with other low-proof brands which are easily found in every restaurant and store, Andong soju is a major l
During the Qing Dynasty in China, a fermented tea known as pu’er tea was highly sought after, and often used as a valuable gift to foreign envoys. Now, it is experiencing a resurgence in Korea after earning a reputation as a favorite diet tea of celebrities and singers such as Lee Hyo-ri, who has be
As of the end of 2017, there are approximately 4,000 bakery shops open in Seoul, one quarter of which are franchises of the two major bakery company. Paris Baguette has 758 stores (including a few company operating shops), and Tour les Jours has 257 stores (including a few company operating shops).
In 2007, a media outlet surveyed 299 members of the Korean National Assembly and asked them who they most admired. Of the 263 who responded, Admiral Yi Sun-shin, famous for his integral role in defeating the Japanese navy in the Imjin War of 1592-98, was chosen by 31 people, placing him as the secon
A statue was recently erected in Jongno, downtown Seoul, depicting the sitting figure of Jeon Bong-jun, the man at the forefront of the 1894 Donghak Peasant Movement where ordinary people rose up against the rampant corruption of the ruling classes, motivated by the teachings of Donghak. Founded in
Park Joo-min is a former human rights lawyer who was known for representing the most disadvantaged in society. Most famous of these was his representation of the bereaved families of the victims of the horrific Sewol ferry disaster in April 2014, seeking to uncover the truth behind what led to the d
Underfloor heating is now used all around the world, and is growing in popularity thanks to its convenience and efficiency. It was re-discovered in the West during modern times by Frank L Wright, who came across the traditional Korean Ondol method. An ancient form of heating, the Ondol works by mean
Throughout much of its history, the Korean peninsula has remained isolated and racially homogenous. Following South Korea’s economic development and the modern era of globalisation, this is beginning to change, as more and more foreigners are moving to the country to live and work. Consequently, int
[[This photo is not related to this article. / KinoCheck International channel in Youtube (link)]] On April 3rd 1948, the residents of Jeju Island, a tourist hotspot on the southern end of the Korean Peninsula, rose up against the government and were subjected to one of the longest, most brutal peri
Underfloor heating is now used all around the world, and is growing in popularity thanks to its convenience and efficiency. It was re-discovered in the West during modern times by Frank L Wright, who came across the traditional Korean Ondol method. An ancient form of heating, the Ondol works by mean
