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  Bibim guksu , a cold dish made with very thin wheat flour noodles called somyeon  with added flavorings, is one of the most popular traditional noodle dishes in Korean cuisine. It is also called guksu bibim  or goldong myeon , all of which literally mean "stirred noodles" or "mixed noodles". The dish is especially popular during summer. There are many kinds of cold noodle dishes in Korea, including one made with cold beef broth; however, spicy cold noodles have historically been apreciated by spice-loving people in Korea and recognized internationally. What makes this dish so distinct from other cold noodles dishes from different cultures is the strong spicy flavor produced from the combination of red pepper powder, gochujang , and minced garlic, along with a sweet-and-sour flavor created by vinegar and sugar. Most spicy cold noodles are prepared with a slight touch of sesame oil to enhance the richness of its flavor. Typically the dish would be prepared by ...

Introduction The Gwangju Biennale, which was founded in September 1995 in the city of Gwangju in the South Jeolla Province of South Korea, is Asia's first and most prestigious contemporary art biennale. Founded in memory of spirits of civil uprising of the 1980 repression of the Gwangju Democratization Movement, the Gwangju Biennale presents a global perspective on contemporary art. Under the helm of a progression of international curators - including Massimiliano Gioni, Kerry Brougher, Sukwon Chang, Okwui Enwezor, Charles Esche, Hou Hanru, Honghee Kim, Yongwoo Lee, Youngchul Lee, Kwangsoo Oh, Wankyoung Sung and Harald Szeemann - the Gwangju Biennale has established itself as a highlight of the international contemporary art biennale circuit. Centered in Gwangju's 8,100 square meter Biennale Hall in Jungoui Park, the Gwangju Biennale's presence has elevated the city of 1.4 million to become a cultural hub of East Asia. Gwangju Biennale is an international contemporar...