Korea, the Republic of Delivery The history of the Korean Peninsula dates back some five thousand years, when the Gojoseon kingdom (2333 B.C. (?) – 108 B.C.) was founded by the mythical Dangun. The people who settled on the peninsula believed in a God of the Sun and were called the Bakdal tribe, meaning…
Located in the southwestern part of the peninsula, Jeollanam-do is known as Korea’s breadbasket. It has been said that, starting in their distant past, the Korean people would not have been able to have come into being had it not been for the food produced in this region.
This is the third part of our series “Food Tourism,” which highlights local delicacies and the culinary history and culture of Korea’s eight provinces.
Alcohol in Korean life 4 – Myeoncheon Dugyeonju, azalea liquor from Myeoncheon Origin and Transmission Myeoncheon dugyeonju, an azalea liquor from Myeoncheon, was a seasonal drink that households across the country made in spring when the azalea flowers bloomed. Compared to Gyeongju gyodong beopju which was transmitted as a family secret, the azalea liquor…
Korean Food Tourism : Gangwon Province In the second part of our series “Food Tourism,” which highlights local delicacies and the culinary history and culture of Korea’s eight provinces, Korea.net introduces three dishes originating from Gangwon-do (Gangwon Province). Located along the eastern coast of the peninsula, Gangwon-do is surrounded by the East Sea on…
Korean Food Tourism : Seoul & Gyeonggi-do Food tells a story. It tells a story of history, culture and of the lifestyle of each country. Korea has four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. Depending on the season, every corner of the peninsula changes color, whether it is in the mountains, plains, coast or…
French Town in Seoul exudes exotic beauty “Seorae Village” For a proper taste of traditional Korean culture, there is nothing like Insadong in Jongno District. But those who seek a more exotic atmosphere in Seoul would probably love Seorae Village in Seocho District. Restaurants , open-air cafes, wine bars, and bakeries all decked…
Korean Cafe Drop Top Seosomudong Trade, the movement of thousands of years has been kept out of the border withPakistan, opposite 5,000 m above sea level was high alpine guides here Drop Top is Droptop call it Since the top to rest your tired body and mind drinking a cup of coffee in…
