Time magazine’s top 10 list of well-being foods were chosen to meet the following requirements: lower cholesterol levels, fight against heart disease and cancer, and aid in longevity. Continue reading
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Korea reaches 1.45 million foreign residents
In recent news, Korea hits 1.45 million residents. Continue reading
Korea, Hacking, and ActiveX
Fascinating story about Korea’s reliance on the archaic and hackable ActiveX software. Continue reading
Top Korean Fashion Brands (CNN)
Korea’s top 10 fashion brands as reported by CNN.
Subordination in Korean culture and OZ Flight 214
Update 7/13/2013 Follow-up article to the OZ 214 crash.
An interesting article about Korea’s hierarchical culture and what role that could have played in the crash of Asiana Flight 214. The article presents several different opinions on the topic and is worth a read.
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Easy to Learn Korean 855 – Myeongdong Cosmetic Shops
Bingsu gets an upgrade at Seoul hotels
Update 7/13/2013 More great places to try bingsu.
A hot summer day isn’t complete without a bowl of bingsu. And if you’re in Seoul this summer, you really should try it at one of these hotels. Bingsu is a Korean dessert made with a foundation of shaved ice and topped with: condensed milk, sweetened red beans, fruit, ice cream, corn flakes, green tea powder, flavored syrups, sliced rice cake, and just about anything else you can think of. (Our favorite is still served atop the Hyundai Department Store in Apgujeong-dong.) Continue reading