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- December 23rd, 2009
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
Merry Christmas to all of you!!!Thank you for taking time out to read my blog.Been quite busy with work for the past months.Will be out for a short vacation... hopefully to recharge....I'll be resumin…
- November 8th, 2009
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Makgeolli
While watching Channel News Asia’s “A Taste of Asia” last month, I remember they had a feature on a Korean drink which is a hit among young Koreans, and the drink is called Makgeolli.But what ex…
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Samgyeopsal
Besides bulgogi and galbi, samgyeopsal is another meat dish which I enjoy eating at any Korean restaurant.Samgyeopsal or uncured pork belly is sliced very thinly and then grilled (you actually grill y…
- November 2nd, 2009
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Asean Handicraft Promotion and Development (AHPADA)
I just had the chance to visit the Asean Handicraft Promotion and Development Trade Exhibit (AHPADA) which was held in Manila, Philippines from October 26 - 28. Although it was supposed meant to be f…
- October 24th, 2009
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Must try foods while in Jeju
If ever you go to Jeju Island, you might want to try the following native dishes:Heuk Dwaeji (black pork meat)Said to be one of the most famous food in Jeju, more tastier than regular pork, and of cou…
- October 17th, 2009
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Jeongbukjuk: Abalone Porridge
Porridge is a delightful food to eat. I always consider it as a “home” or “family” food. In Jeju Island, they have what you call Jeongbukjuk as a specialty.Jeongbukjuk is rice porridge coo…
- October 6th, 2009
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Jeju Island's Teddy Bear Museum: A place for the young, the young once, and the young at heart
Teddy Bears have long been cherished items since they were introduced more than a century ago. It has served as a constant companion for many of us at one point in our lives. Whether it be a sleepin…
- October 5th, 2009
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Hallasan: Jeju Island's Towering Attraction
Mount Halla or Hallasan (“san” in Korean means mountain) is an extinct volcano which stands at the center of Jeju Island. At 1,950 meters, it’s the highest peak in South Korea. Known as one of…
- October 2nd, 2009
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Dolharubang of Jeju Island
Dolharubang or Stonegrandfather is one of Jeju Island’s unique feature. Dolharubang is a statue sculpted out of volcanic rock that looks like an old man. These statues can be seen almost everywhere…
- September 29th, 2009
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Haenyo: Lady Divers of Jeju Island
Jeju Island is considered as the premier tourist destination of Korea. It is the largest island as well as the smallest province of South Korea. Located south of South Korea, about an hour flight fr…
- September 20th, 2009
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Japchae (stir fried glass noodles with vegetables)
Japchae, Chapchae, or Jabchae, is a very popular korean dish made from cellophane noodles called dangmyeon (the type of noodle used is made from sweet potato starch and becomes transluscent when…
- September 11th, 2009
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This is the Moment (지금 이 순간)
This is the Moment" is my favorite song from the musical Jekyll and Hyde. The song was interpreted by a lot of singers such as Anthony Warlow, Rob Evan, Jack Wagner, and even David Hasselhoff. The m…
- September 9th, 2009
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Sijo: Korean Poetry
You ask how many friends I have? Water and stone, bamboo and pine.The moon rising over the eastern hill is a joyful comrade.Besides these five companions, what other pleasure should I ask?...Yon Son-d…
- September 7th, 2009
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Thanks
I would just like to thank everyone for reading my blog. I actually made it to the Top 100 blogs of the Blog Korea! Visit Korea! competition of the Korea Tourism Organization and VANK. I won an…
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Samulnori: Korean traditional percussion
Having had the chance to watch some Korean traditional performances in the past, I think I am most familiar with the Samulnori.Samulnori is a type of percussion music from Korea. A combination…
- September 3rd, 2009
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Bibimbap
I cooked bibimbap last night for some friends. I thought it would be a nice alternative to the pasta dish which i usually prepare especially on a short notice. Here's how I p…
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Delphic Games 2009
A friend of mine will be joining the Philippine delegation to the III Delphic Games 2009 to be held in Jeju Island, South Korea on September 9 – 15, 2009. I have fond memories of the last Delphic G…
- September 1st, 2009
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Pungmulnori: Korean folk music
One of the representative dances of Korea is the Pungmulnori. Not only is it considered as one of the oldest and most popular folk arts of Korea but this is one art which is deeply rooted in its farm…
- August 31st, 2009
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Talchum: Korean Mask Dance
Have you ever wondered what they call the Korean dance where performers are wearing a mask while singing? That particular art form is called TALCHUM. If my memory serves me right and with the limited…
- August 30th, 2009
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Changgo: Korean double-headed hourglass drum
Changgo or changgu is a double-headed drum with a body shaped like an hourglass. It is used to accompany almost all genre of Korean music from court music to shaman ceremonies. Its body is usual…
- August 28th, 2009
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Danyang and Damyang
Funny how in some instances one letter in a word can spell a whole lot of difference in your search, I was looking for some info on DaNyang which I thought was Korea’s bamboo center but I accidenta…
- August 26th, 2009
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Soju
Soju is probably the best known liquor from Korea, with its distinctive green bottle, it is said to be a favorite dinner accompaniment of Koreans. Soju is distilled liquor traditionally made from ric…
- August 24th, 2009
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Jeollanamdo’s Newest Attraction: The Formula One Grand Prix of South Korea
I've always considered Formula One as the pinnacle of motorsport and as an avid fan, I follow all races live on TV, even if it means waking up at 2 AM just to catch the Brazilian Grand Prix and Canad…
- August 23rd, 2009
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Korean rice cake
Rice is a common agricultural product of Asian countries. Asians are known as rice eating people. It is a staple food that is a mainstay in almost all meals in the region. It is also a versatile pr…
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Korean Tea Ceremony
Tea has evolved to become one of the more popular beverages worldwide. More and more people are becoming tea drinkers because of the health benefits derived from tea and it has also become a way of r…
- August 21st, 2009
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Taekwondo: An international sport made in Korea
I’m not much of a martial arts fanatic, I do love watching sports, but the sports in my menu are basketball, formula one, tennis, golf, a bit of soccer and baseball (a bit seasonal though, only duri…
- August 20th, 2009
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KOREAN FESTIVALS: An Excellent Way of Experiencing the Many Faces of Korea
To understand the culture of a particular country, one must see and experience its festivals. Festivals mirror the rich culture of a country. Through these events, one can appreciate the uniqueness…
- August 19th, 2009
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Yang Yong-eun: Bolting From the Blue to Become Golf's Newest Sensation
As a golfing fan, I try to follow the games live on TV as much as I can, especially the Majors, and, whenever my favorite players are in the tournament. Like many golf aficionados, I was more or less…
- August 18th, 2009
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Korean Celadon: Pottery of the Royals
Korean celadon is well known for its beauty and its artistic tradition. The word celadon usually means green but it has been widely accepted as the term used for Korean pottery. Korean pottery is…
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Taekwondo Peace Corps
I first heard of the Taekwondo Peace Corps (TPC) while watching a special feature on cable TV a few days ago. Out of curiosity, I tried to find out a little bit about the organization and as I expect…
- August 16th, 2009
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Daegeum: Korean Bamboo Flute
Daegeum is a Korean bamboo flute and is the largest in a family of three-bamboo flutes known as samjuk (three transverse bamboo flutes), the other two being the junggeum (medium-sized flute) and the s…
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Grand Palaces in Seoul
More than six centuries ago, Seoul was made Korea’s capital by King Taejo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty. Becoming the capital meant being transformed into the country’s hub for politics, eco…
- August 13th, 2009
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Nurimaru APEC House
Next to Seoul, Busan or Pusan is Korea’s second largest city. Home to close to four million people, it is also the country’s largest seaport. It takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes by KTX (Korean…
- August 12th, 2009
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Hanji: Traditional Korean Paper
Hanji is traditional Korean paper made from the bark of mulberry tree. It is made of natural materials making it a neutral paper. And because it is all natural, its properties do not change through…
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Jindo Island: Home of Korea's Moses Miracle
Jindo Island is an island located on the southwestern part of Korea, specifically in South Jeolla province. Located about 120 kilometers south of Mokpo, Jindo is the third largest island in Korea nex…
- August 10th, 2009
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Gayageum: Korean stringed instrument
The Gayageum is considered as the most well-known traditional Korean instrument. Similar to the table harp, this Korean board zither has 12 strings which were traditionally made from silk strings, al…
- August 9th, 2009
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Chuseok: Korean Thanksgiving Day
Chuseok or Thanksgiving Day is one of the two most important traditional holidays in Korea, the other being Seollal or Lunar New Year’s Day. It is during this time of year when Koreans, en masse, h…
- August 5th, 2009
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Gyeongju: The Living Museum of Korea
Gyeongju is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Korea. It is a favorite destination not only of foreign visitors but also to local Koreans. Known as the “Museum without Walls”…
- August 3rd, 2009
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The Sparkling Lady Golfers of Korea
Aside from taekwondo, name one sport that is dominated by Koreans. Clock is clicking…1,2,3…. Okay, how about ladies golf. For the past year or so, the women of Korea have really been capturing th…
- July 31st, 2009
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Happy Suwon
Located about 30 kilometers south of Seoul is Suwon, the provincial capital of Gyeonggi province. It is also the largest city in the province and is home to more than a million people, making it one…
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Destination: Incheon
Incheon is the gateway to South Korea, it is where majority of international flights coming to Korea land as it is home to Incheon International Airport, one of the best airports in the world. It is…
- July 30th, 2009
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Hanok: Traditional Korean House
Hanok is a term used to describe Korean traditional houses. The common structure of the Hanok follows the principle called Baesanimsu wherein the ideal house is built with a mountain in the back and…
- July 29th, 2009
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Must-See Landmarks in Seoul
Seoul is not only the capital of South Korea, it is the largest city in the country and is also considered as the soul of Korea. A befitting moniker for a place which is considered as the center of K…
- July 28th, 2009
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Pansori: Korean Opera
Have you ever watched a Korean show whether it be a documentary, movie or a drama where you see a person singing and accompanied only by a drummer? Well, that particular form of Korean music is calle…
- July 25th, 2009
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Hanbok
I’ve always admired the beauty of the Korean traditional dress, the Hanbok. It’s simple, yet very elegant. And it is very versatile that you can use it as a semi-formal or formal attire during ce…
- July 21st, 2009
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10 Must Try Korean Snacks
Before I went to attend to some work-related travels two weeks ago (main reason why my blog was not updated from July 4 – 14, and again I’m currently out for another week and a half, but at least…
- July 16th, 2009
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Kimchi
Talk of Korean food and I’m pretty sure that the first thing that will come to your mind is kimchi. Kimchi is the most popular food associated with Korea. Kimchi is a fermented vegetable dish whic…
- July 14th, 2009
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Korea's World Heritage Sites
Bearing the designation as a World Heritage Site is reason enough for a particular site to attract both local and foreign tourist to come and visit the area. People are amazed at the magnificence of…
- July 2nd, 2009
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Korean Food 101
For me, eating in a Korean restaurant is always a gastronomic delight. You leave the restaurant very much satisfied although quite heavy on the wallet. But choosing what to eat is quite a challenge i…
- June 30th, 2009
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Cheonggyecheon Stream
What would you expect to see when you have a stream flowing right smack in the heart of not only the 2nd largest mega city in the world but also one of the world’s largest and busiest city. I guess…
