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K-CULTURE

Jangeo gui (grilled sea eel)

Jangeo gui (grilled sea eel) Ingredients: 800 grams (1.8 pounds) freshwater eel 1 liter (4 cups) jinganjang, or thick soy sauce 1 liter (4 cups) cooking wine 500 grams...

Sojin lends her voice to ‘Reply 1988’

Sojin of the group Girl’s Day has produced an original song for the soundtrack of the popular cable drama series “Reply 1988,” the band’s...

Exo makes two Billboard charts

The K-pop boy band Exo achieved a massive feat this year, managing to place on two year-end lists from Billboard.com. SM Entertainment, which represents the...

Miracle Mop inventor at the center of new movie, ‘Joy’

NEW YORK - So then there was that time that Joy Mangano, “Miracle Mop’’ inventor and home shopping entrepreneur, was sitting at a meeting...

A new take on taekwondo and its performance

There is a shift taking place in the taekwondo world. The ancient martial art, typically associated with technique, athletic discipline and footwork, is slowly making...

Quaint village lights up for winter

A theme park in Gyeonggi that looks like French village will begin its winter festival Friday. Petit France will hold the “2nd Little Prince Starry...

An artistic oasis in the middle of Seoul

For Seoulites living in concrete slabs, Buam-dong and Pyeongchang-dong in Jongno District provide an escape from the din and bustle of city life. The two...

A place to get away and test your limits

JECHEON, North Chungcheong - Deep in the rural center of the country is a place where you can test your bravery high in the...

A new wave of Korean food is spreading abroad

To begin with, they are proudly irreplaceable staples on Korean’s dining tables as much as they are vital players on global food scene. Because...

Korea’s fried chicken conquers the banana, melon barrier

The fried chicken culture in Korea is dynamic and inventive. But sometimes innovation can go a step too far. Riding on the recent trend of fried...