Gwangyang Maehwa Festival takes place in Seomjin Village, home of the largest number of apricot blossom trees in Korea. During the festival period, visitors can enjoy the walk beneath the apricot blossoms, and also sample and purchase local organic apricot products.
Korean recipes: Yeongyang dolsotbap, nourishing stone pot mixed rice Many people in Korea often regard a warm bowl of rice as a source of energy. This is well reflected in the saying, “Our power comes from the power of rice.” Among the many, many rice dishes, yeongyang dolsotbap (영양돌솥밥), or nourishing stone pot…
Spring steps closer to Seoul Apricot flowers begin to bud at the Boshingak Bell at the National Museum of Korea on March 15, showing us that spring has sprung. Seoul’s weather in the middle of March can still be a bit chilly in the mornings and evenings, and some parts of the city…
