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Introduction Janchi guksu is a Korean noodle dish consisting of wheat flour noodles in a light broth made from anchovy and sometimes also dasima (kombu). Beef broth may be substituted for the anchovy broth. It is served with a sauce made from sesame oil, ganjang , and small amounts of chili pepper powder and scallions. Thinly sliced jidan (지단, fried egg), gim (laver), and zucchini are added on top of the dish as garnishes. History The name derives from the Korean word janchi (잔치, literally "feast" or "banquet"), because the noodle dish has been eaten for special occasions like wedding feasts, birthday parties, or hwangap (60th birthday celebration) throughout Korea. The word guksu means "noodles" in Korean, and noodles symbolise longevity - in life, in a marriage. There are records of guksu dating back to the Goryeo period. In the book Dongguk Isangguk Jeonjip Book 6 (hangul 동국이상국전집) there is a mention of guksu in a line of poetry, an...

Introduction The Seoul Fringe Festival, the most representative independent arts festival of Korea, will be held for its 16th year this year in the Hongdae area. Started in the Daehangno neighborhood in 1998 and moved to Hongdae in 2001. The festival aims at presenting and supporting the indie culture of Hongdae that is in danger due to the rapid commercialization of the district. The festival showcases various artists and their works, exposing guests of all ages to new forms of cultural arts that are difficult to encounter during daily life in Hongdae. The 3 key components of the Seoul Fringe Festival are the artists, audience, and venue. The highly-supported BYOV (Bring Your Own Venue) system encourages artists to personally seek sites that compliment their works or performances, providing the audience with the opportunity to observe art in anew light. During the festival, cafes, clubs, and galleries in the Hongdae area will serve as a dynamic site for artists of varying fiel...

Introduction Beomeosa temple is located at the edge of Mt. Geumjeongsan, a famous mountain in Busan. About 1,300 years ago it was constructed by monk Ui Sang in the 18th year (678) of King Munmu (reign 661~681) of the Silla Kingdom (the kingdom mainly occupied the Gyeongsang-do Province region in 678 A.D). In the geography book 'Donggukyeojiseungram' the origin of Beomeosa Temple is written as follows: "There is a well on the top of Mt. Geumjeongsan and the water of that well is gold. The golden fish in the well rode the colorful clouds and came down from the sky. This why the mountain is named Geumsaem (gold well) and the temple is named 'fish from heaven'." The original Beomeosa Temple building wast lost during Imjinwaeran Invasion (Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592) but was renovated in 1713, which remains as it now is. Daeungjeon is one of the most delicate, and luxurious architectures of the Joseon Dynasty (1392~1910). There is Iljumun; the three ...

Introduction Kalguksu literally means "knife noodles" in Korean and the name comes from the fact that its noodles are cut rather than extruded or spun. It consists of handmade, knife-cut wheat flour noodles served in a large bowl with broth and other ingredients. The noodles are made with dough from wheat flour and eggs, sometimes containing ground bean powder for additional texture. The dough is usually left to "breathe" then rolled out thinly to be cut into long strips. The broth is usually made with dried anchovies, shellfish, and kelp but chicken broth can be used as a substitute. Very similar to sujebi, ingredients are simmered together for many hours in order to obtain its rich flavor. It consists of similar vegetable and seafood contents such as zucchini, potatoes, scallions, clams and shrimps. Usually seasoned with salt, the noodles are served with garnish of choice and it is traditionally considered a seasonal food, consumed most often during summer....

Profile Movie: The Host Hangul: 괴물 Director: Bong Joon Ho Writer: Bong Joon Ho, Hah Jun Won, Baek Chul Hyun Producer: Choi Yong Bae Cinematographer: Kim Hyung Gu Release Date: July 27, 2006 Runtime: 119 min. Studio: Chungeorahm Films Distribution: Showbox/Mediaplex Language: Korean Country: South Korea Plot As it has done for ages, the Han River continues to pierce the very center of the capital city Seoul. But one day in the year 2000.. Through an unfortunate incident, a creature of an obscure nature is conceived in the waters of the river. As the creature slowly starts to grow in the depths of the river, people fail to signs of an impending disaster, devoting themselves to the Korea-Japan World Cup soccer finals, the President elections and to their individual lives. Then one day in 2005, in front of countless citizens taking a stroll and enjoying the weekend on the banks of the Han River, the creature reveals itself in shocking display of horror. ...

Introduction Guwau Village (Taebaek, Gangwon-do) is host to the Taebaek Sunflower Festival, a celebration of the area's wide array of colorful wildflowers and endless fields of sunflowers (the largest sunflower patch in Korea). Held in August, the festival takes place in the middle of a 544,000m2 stretch of land and includes a 5km-stretch of vibrant sunflowers. In addition to the astounding natural beauty, there are also a number of exhibitions of works by Korean/international artists and artists belonging to HALATEC (Hal Art & Technology), Triangle Project, and more. The festival offers a variety of fun and exciting programs including a petting zoo (rabbits, goats, ducks, etc.), small concerts around a campfire, nature films and documentaries, and a Taebaek arare performance. Sponsors/Management Sunflower Festival Committee Address 38-33, Guwau-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do 강원도 태백시 구와우길 38-33 (황지동) Location Gallery Hall, Outdoor Stage, Highlands Botanica...

Introduction Located at the foot of Mt. Geumjeong (alt. 801.5m) Geumgang Park stretches over a plot of land 3,094,215 meters square filled with lush forests and craggy cliffs and broken up by winding creeks. Regardless of the time of the year, a constant stream of people come to visit the many historical and cultural sites in the region, which one served as a base of operations for the government during the Joseon Dynasty. The area was reffered to as Geumgangwon before becoming a park in June, 1973. On July 1st, 2004 the park once again made the news as the entrance fee was abolished and the park was made free to the public. In addition to more typical sports facilities like badminton courts, the park also boasts carnival rides such as cable cars, bumper cars, and more. Visitors are also encouraged to stop by tourist sites such as the Busan Folk Tradition Art Center, the Busan Marine Natural History Museum, and the Busan Botanical Garden. Hiking Course Geumgang Park to Beo...

Introduction Sujebi is a Korean traditional soup consisting of dough flakes roughly torn by hand, with various vegetables. The flavour and recipe resemble kalguksu , except that the latter is made with noodles rather than wheat flakes. It is commonly considered a dish to consume on rainy days, along with bindaetteok . The broth for sujebi is usually made dried anchovies, shellfish, and kelp. In order to obtain a rich, umami flavor, the ingredients should be simmered for many hours. Added to this broth are soft noodles and various vegetables or kimchi, most often zucchini and potatoes. Origin Korean people began to eat sujebi and guksu (국수 noodles), both dishes made of wheat flou, from the early Goryeo period (935~1392), but the name sujebi (earlier sujeop-eo) dates from the mid Joseon period. From the Joseon period, people started making various types of sujebi according to various purposes. Sujebi is today considered a typical commoner's food, but in the past, ...

Introduction Held in the summer, Summer Slash & Fantastic Summer Night is one of Everland's major seasonal festivals. As the festival name suggests, there will a lot of water splashing involved-250 tons to be exact. Visitors might want to prepare a raincoat or bring their own water pistols for the Splash Parade, which will be chasing away the summer heat by spraying about 84 tons of water in all directions. Visitors can also enjoy the Madagascar Lighting Show, the Summer Night Jukebox, and the Night Safari Adventure during the festival. Programs Atlantis Adventure Twinkling Fairy Garden Juke Box - Season 2 by Kolleen Park Summer Character Holiday Lost Valley/Safari World Horror Maze II Splash Parade Noodle Party Sponsors/Management Samsung Everland Address 199, Everland-ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do 경기도 용인시 처인구 포곡읍 에버랜드로 199 (포곡읍) Location Everland Transportation [Subway] Jeondae, Everland Station (Ever L...