Here's the latest issue of Korea Bulletin, the official newsletter of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines.
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Monday, February 14, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Hanbok: Korea's traditional dress
You see it on Korean dramas and films. In the hit Korean drama series "Jewel in the Palace", the hanbok, Korea's traditional dress, gained prominence as it was a period drama.
Hanbok is South Korea's traditional dress that is worn in many occasions especially when Koreans celebrate Chuesok, or harvest festival, and Seollal, or Lunar New Year.
Hanbok is South Korea's traditional dress that is worn in many occasions especially when Koreans celebrate Chuesok, or harvest festival, and Seollal, or Lunar New Year.
Wonder Girls on comeback album, tour
My article in the Manila Bulletin newspaper:
By JONATHAN M. HICAP
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (Feb. 11, 2011) -- The five members of girl group Wonder Girls held a live video webchat Thursday morning from New York City (10 p.m. in the Philippines) to update fans on their activities and also celebrate their fourth anniversary.
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By JONATHAN M. HICAP
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (Feb. 11, 2011) -- The five members of girl group Wonder Girls held a live video webchat Thursday morning from New York City (10 p.m. in the Philippines) to update fans on their activities and also celebrate their fourth anniversary.
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Friday, February 11, 2011
Korean Cultural Center to open in the Philippines in May
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Cheongwadae: Korea’s White House
If you ever get the chance to go to South Korea, one of the most fascinating places to visit is the Cheongwadae or Blue House, the official office and residence of the president of South Korea.
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Recipe: Beef Galbi
Text and photos from www.aeriskitchen.com
In Korea, we love to grill marinated meat (beef, pork, or chicken). There are two main flavors for marinated meat. One is spicy, which uses mainly red pepper paste. The other one is sweet & salty which is similar to a BBQ flavor. That type uses mainly soy sauce, pear, honey, sugar, apple, kiwi, and etc.
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In Korea, we love to grill marinated meat (beef, pork, or chicken). There are two main flavors for marinated meat. One is spicy, which uses mainly red pepper paste. The other one is sweet & salty which is similar to a BBQ flavor. That type uses mainly soy sauce, pear, honey, sugar, apple, kiwi, and etc.
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[NEWS]: Super Junior declared Korea's bestselling artist in 2010
News from the Manila Bulletin newspaper:
By JONATHAN M. HICAP
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Gaon Chart, South Korea’s version of the Billboard charts, has named K-pop boy band Super Junior the bestselling artist in South Korea for 2010.
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By JONATHAN M. HICAP
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Gaon Chart, South Korea’s version of the Billboard charts, has named K-pop boy band Super Junior the bestselling artist in South Korea for 2010.
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Winter escapade: StarHill (Ski) Resort
It's still winter in South Korea and one of the most popular activities is to ski.
There are many ski resorts in South Korea and all of them also offer lessons for beginner.
One of them is the StarHill Resort in Namyanggju in Gyeonggi.
According to the Korea Tourism Organization:
There are many other ski resorts in South Korea.
For more information on this, go to Korea Tourism Organization's website.
My friend and her companions at Starhill Resort |
There are many ski resorts in South Korea and all of them also offer lessons for beginner.
One of them is the StarHill Resort in Namyanggju in Gyeonggi.
According to the Korea Tourism Organization:
The Star Hill Resort (formerly "Mt.Cheonmasan Ski Resort") is located deep in the beautiful and mysterious Cheonmasan Mountains. Amazingly it is only 32km away from Seoul, so access to this picturesque and well-equipped leisure resort is extremely easy. As well as great skiing, visitors can enjoy a ‘experience’ programs at the tourist attractions located near the Cheonmasan Mountains.
There are many other ski resorts in South Korea.
For more information on this, go to Korea Tourism Organization's website.
One of the best in the world: Incheon International Airport
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Recipe: Sweet and crispy chicken (dakkangjung)
I tried making this Korean dish and it turned out okay. If you don't want it spicy, just don't put dried chili pepper.
Via www.maangchi.com
Dak kang jung is a very popular traditional Korean dish and is usually made with chunks of chicken from a whole chicken. I’m using chicken wings in this recipe, but you could use chunks.
Via www.maangchi.com
Dak kang jung is a very popular traditional Korean dish and is usually made with chunks of chicken from a whole chicken. I’m using chicken wings in this recipe, but you could use chunks.
Fil-Am Black Eyed Peas producer to help in new 2NE1 songs
Exchange program brings four Korean children to Immaculate ConceptionSchool
Here's a very interesting article about four Korean exchange students in Arkansas.
BY PHYLLIS HEMANN
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
(Feb. 5, 2011) - Four students traveled more than 6,800 miles to spend a month as part of the first Korean exchange student program at Immaculate Conception School in North Little Rock.
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BY PHYLLIS HEMANN
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
(Feb. 5, 2011) - Four students traveled more than 6,800 miles to spend a month as part of the first Korean exchange student program at Immaculate Conception School in North Little Rock.
[caption id="attachment_53" align="alignnone" width="275" caption="PHYLLIS HEMANN Seohyung "Sarah" Yeon sits in her fifth-grade classroom at Immaculate Conception School in North Little Rock, a world away from her home in South Korea. She spent January in Arkansas as an exchange student."][/caption]
Fans want Girls Generation to hold concert in the Philippines
Here's an article from Manila Bulletin, a leading English newspaper in the Philippines, about Filipino fans wanting K-pop girl group Girls Generation to come to Manila for a concert. Manila Bulletin has been publishing articles about Korean pop and entertainment almost everyday.
MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 8, 2011) — Filipino fans of top K-pop group Girls Generation have launched an online petition to entice the all-female band to visit the Philippines and hold a concert here.
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MANILA, Philippines (Feb. 8, 2011) — Filipino fans of top K-pop group Girls Generation have launched an online petition to entice the all-female band to visit the Philippines and hold a concert here.
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4minute wins 2010 Billboard Japan Music Award
The ladies of 4minute are off to a great start after the lunar new year holidays, as they've been awarded the "KPop New Artist Award" at the 2010 Billboard Japan Music Awards on February 6th.
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Singer speaks of her audacious love for Hanbok
Making your own sticky rice cakes
I love pajeon (or Korean pancake)
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