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Pork on the Bone Soup with Potatoes - 감자탕

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Introduction Gamjatang  or pork bone soup is a spicy Korean soup made with pork spine or ribs, vegetables, green onion, hot peppers and ground wild sesame seeds. It is a matter of contention whether the name of the soup comes from the word for potato ( 감자 ; gamja) or not, because the soup is frequently served without potatoes. The vertebrae are usually separated with bits of meat clinging to them. The vertebrae is boiled in high temperatures to soften the meat. To remove the meat, one must use an instrument such as a chopstick. The meal is usually served with kimchi and a bowl of rice. This food is served as a lunch or dinner and often as a late night snack as well. The soup base is a deep red colour from the red hot peppers. History Gamjatang  originated in the southern Korean province of Jeolla. The main industry of Jeolla Province was agriculture, and hogs were widely raised and used for food. The origins of gamjatang  can be traced back to the Three Kingdoms Era when S

Light Festival at The Ansan Starlight Village Photo Land - 안산 별빛마을 포토랜드 빛축제

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Introduction Starlight Village Photo Land is a newly remodeled section in Provence Village, a tourist attraction with a French ambience. With grapes ripening under the sun, and fields full of lavender, a unique culture and art lies in Provence, a southwestern region of France. The entire village is transformed into a dazzling light festival as about a hundred different themed photo zones, cute and charming souvenirs, as well as prettily decorated houses are lighted up in the dark. The highlight of the strarlight festival officially begins when the night falls. The festival strives to combine nature and the nation's four seasons to create a spectacular display for its visitors. Sponsors / Management Ansan Starlight Village Photo Land Address 1723, Suin-ro, Sangrok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do 경기도 안산시 상록구 수인로 1723 (부곡동) Location Starlight Village Photo Land Performance Times Weekdays/Sunday: 11:00-23:00 Saturday: 11:00-23:00 Last admission is 30

Psychometry

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Profile Movie: The Gifted Hands (English title) / Psychometry (literal title) Hangul: 사이코메트리 Director: Kwon Ho Young Writer: Lee Young Jong, Han Jun Hee Producer: Kim Bong Seo, Suk Dong Joon, Park Jae Yong Cinematographer: Kwon Hyuk Joon, Yoo Young Jong Release Date: March 7, 2013 Genre: Mystery/Thriller/Supernatural Distributor: CJ Entertainment Language: Korean Country: South Korea Cast Kim Kang Woo - Yang Choon Dong Kim Beom - Kim Joon Lee Joon Hyuk - Yang Soo Esom - Kim Seung Ki Kim Yoo Bin - Da Hee Kim Jun Ho - Marketing Evangelist Plot Yang Choon Dong is a detective who rarely gets results. One day, a woman comes to the police station and reports her daughter is missing. The other detectives don't take her case seriously, but Yang Choon Dong believes it could be a real kidnapping case. His boss lets Yang Choon Dong work on the case alone. Late one evening, Yang Choon Dong wanders down an alley to take a leak. Right next to him is a young guy (Kim Beom

The House of Changwon - 창원의 집

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Introduction The House of Changwon was home to Du-cheol(pen name Toeeun), a famous scholar. This house is now used as a traditional lifestyle and culture learning center for studying traditional Korean culture and customs. Built on a 10,209  ㎡  site, the house contains 14 buildings, including one exhibiting collections of farming tools. The establishment itself is one of few living artifacts in the country, offering a peak into how ancient Koreans lived. The venue provides a cultural class for visitors and other events and functions such as a chapel for traditional weddings and other ceremonies. Nevertheless, it is a great escape from the bustling downtown as the house features spacious room for a leisurely walk, in addition to beautiful gardens and ponds that Toeeun used to love. Managing Organization Changwon CIty Facilities Management Center Program Information Traditional folk games: Neolttwigi (traditional Korean see-saw), Tuho (traditional arrow-throwing ga

Ginseng Chicken Soup - 삼계탕

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Samgyetang means ginseng (kor. insam ) - chicken (kor. gye ) - soup (kor. tang ). It consists primarily of a whole young chicken ( poussin ) - filled with garlic and rice -, scallion and spices, among them jujube and Korean ginseng. Samgyetang is a famous as a summer- vitalizing food for natives and is justly popular among foreigners visiting Korea. Samgyetang may taste plain to some, but its a healthy food that is especially good for those who perspire easily and have weak digestive organs. However, people who have high body temperatures or allergies should avoid the dish, as it boosts body temperature. When cooking Samgyetang, its better to use undried ginseng; if dried ginseng is used, its necessary to crush the ginseng well. Ginseng, Chinese dates and milk vetch root are medicinal herbs that can be easily found in Korea, and are thus considered traditional dishes among Koreans. Ginseng speeds up the metabolism of the body and is good for recovering from fatigue. Garlic acts

Chrysanthemum Festival of The Garden of Morning Calm (아침고요수목원 국화축제)

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Introduction While the Garden of Morning Calm brims with splendid seasonal flowers in the spring and the summer, it is during the fall months that the garden's exquisite natural landscape takes on the most gorgeous hues. Visitors during the chrysanthemum festival will be able to enjoy the blazing fall foliage of the surrounding Chungnyeongsan Mountain and the golden waves created by the pine trees, as well as the myriads of fully bloomed chrysanthemums covering just about every corner of the 330,000 square meters of the outdoor garden. The Garden of Morning Calm makes a perfect outing for families to soak in the fall ambience and romance. Programs Approx. 200 Chrysanthemum species, Approx. 700 art works Admission/Participation Fees Adults: Individual 9,000 won / Group 7,000 won Students: Individual 6,500 won / Group 5,000 won Children: Individual 5,500 won / Group 4,000 won Seniors and men of merit: Individual 6,000 won / Group 5,500 won Disabled adults: In

Sunny

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Profile Movie: Sunny Hangul:  써니 Director: Kang Hyung Chul Writer: Kang Hyung Chul, Lee Byeong Hun Producer: Ahn Byung Ki, Ahn In Ki Cinematographer: Lee Hyung Duk Release Date: May 4, 2011 Runtime: 124 min. Genre: drama/ comedy/ period-1980/ women/ teen/ school/ past & present Language: Korean Distributor: CJ Entertainment Country: South Korea Cast Lim Na Mi - Yoo Ho Jeong Lim Na Mi (teen) - Shim Eun Kyung Ha Cun Hwa - Jin Hee Kyung Ha Cun Hwa (teen) - Kang So Ra Kim Jang Mi - Ko Su Hee Kim Jang Mi (teen) - Kim Min Young Hwang Jin Hee - Hong Jin Hee Hwang Jin Hee (teen) - Park Jin Joo Seo Geum Ok - Lee Yeon Kyung Seo Geum Ok (teen) - Nam Bo Ra Ryoo Bok Hee - Kim Sun Kyung Ryoo Bok Hee (teen) - Kim Bo mi Su Ji (teen) - Min Hyo Rin Joon Ho (teen) - Kim Shi Hoo Plot New high-school transfer student Na Mi (Shim Eun Kyung) comes from a small town in Jeolla Province to her new school in the capital city of Seoul. When she is nervo

Dosoram Hermitage - Gochang (도솔암(고창))

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Introduction Dosoram Hermitage, along with Seonunsa Temple, is thought to be built during the Beakje Era, 18 BC-AD 660. The temple is located inside of Seonunsa Temple on Dosolsan Mountain (Seonunsan Mountain) in Samin-ri, Asan-myeon, Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do. The area of the temple features a picturesque view formed by the rocky outcroppings that were created by volcanic activity. And, two yosa  where the Buddhist monks lives are attached to the temple, as well as Nahanjeon Hall, Cultural Property No. 110, and Dosolcheon Naewongung, Cultural Property No. 125, which is at the top of the stone staircase. Of note is the seated Buddha relief carving at Dongburam Hermitage Site of Seonunsa Temple (National Treasure No. 1200), with a height and width of 13 m and 3 m, respectively. It is carved into the face of a cliff called Chilsongda, which is located to the west of Dosoram Hermitage. There is also a gilt-bronze seated ksitigarbha bodhisattva at Dosoram Hermitage of Seonunsa Tem

Ox Bone Soup - 설렁탕

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Introduction Seolleongtang  is a Korean broth tang  (soup), made from ox bones (mostly leg bones), brisket and other cuts. Seasoning is generally done at the table according to personal taste by adding salt, ground black pepper, red pepper, minced garlic, or chopped spring onions. It is a local dish of Seoul. Seolleongtang  is typically simmered over a low flame over a period of several hours to an entire day, to allow the flavor to be gradually extracted from the bones. It has a milky off-white, cloudy appearance and is normally eaten together with rice and several side dishes; the rice is sometimes added directly to the soup. History and Etymology In the Joseon dynasty, Koreans regularly made nationwide sacrifies to their ancestors, such as Dangun  (the legendary founder of the kingdom of Gojoseon). The nationwide sacrifice was called  Sŏnnong je   (hangul:  선농제 ;  Sŏnnong  meaning "venerated farmer"), and the altar for the sacrifice was called  Sŏnnong dan  (h

Seoul International Dance Festival (서울세계무용축제)

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Introduction SIDance was created by Seoul Section of the International Dance Counsil CID UNESCO in 1998 as a proper channel for introducing Korean dance to international stages as well as worldwide trends to the local dance scene. Korean dance had experienced a severe lack of international exchenges, but that has been surmounted, to a certain degree, since the formation of the Seoul Section of the International Dance Council CID-UNESCO in 1996. SIDance stands out among its various activities to promote Korean dance. SIDance, led by LEE, Jong-Ho, the artistic director, has since grown into a dance festival at the international level, marking its 18th anniversary in 2015. SIDance is closely working together with governmental bodies including Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Seoul Metropolitan Government, Korea Foundation, and Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture as well as embassies and official organizations abroad, SIDance has been also elected as a member of AAPAF (A

Confession of Murder (내가 살인범이다)

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Profile Movie: Confession of Murder Hangul:  내가 살인범이다 Director: Jung Byoung Gil Writer: Jung Byoung Gil, Lee Young Jong, Hong Won Chan Producer: Lee Yong Hee Cinematographer: Jung Yong Kyeon Release Date: November 8, 2012 Runtime: 119 min. Genre: Suspense-Thriller Distributor: Showbox/Mediaplex Language: Korean Country: South Korea Cast Jun Jae Young - Det. Choi Hyung Goo Park Si Hoo - Lee Doo Suk Kim Young Ae - Han Ji Soo Jang Gwang - Director Jo Eun Ji - Choi Kang Sook Film Festivals 2013 (31st) Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival - April 2-13, 2013 - Thriller Competition *European Premiere 2013 (12th) New York Asian Film Festival - June 28-July 15, 2013 *North American Premiere 2013 (17th) Fantasia Film Festival - July 18-August 7, 2013 *Canadian Premiere 2013 (19th) L'Etrange Festival - September 5-15, 2013 2013 (9th) Fantastic Fest - September 19-26, 2013 *Texas Premiere Awards 2013 (50th) Daejong Film A

5·18 Memorial Park (5·18 기념공원)

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Introduction The 5.18 Memorial Park was established to remember The May 18 Democratization Movement. Covering an area of 204,985 ㎡ , the park houses various historical and cultural facilities, including the 5.18 Library, 5.18 Cultural Center, Education Center, Daedong Plaza, Owoldae Tower, and other memorial sculpture and monuments. The park is also home to Mugaksa Temple and walking paths. Available Facilities Oweolru Pavilion, old ponds, sculptures, memorial events, etc. 5.18 Memorial Center - Theater with 802 seats, multi purpose room with 285 seats, small conference room, Exhibition Hall, Reception Hall. Address 152, Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju 광주 서구 치평동 1268 Directions From Seoul Central City Bus Terminal, take an express bus to Gwangju ( 광주 ). (Bus schedule 05:30-01:00 (next day), 5-10 min intervals) Across from Gwangju Bus Terminal (U-Square), take Bus 518 to 5.18 Memorial Center ( 5.18기념문화센터 ). (Bus schedule 06:00-22:15, 30 min intervals) H

Short Rib Soup - 갈비탕

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Introduction Galbitang  is a variety of guk , or Korean soup, made primarily from beef short ribs along with stewing beef, daikon, onions, and other ingredients. The short ribs, or galbi  also refers to grilled short ribs in Korean barbecue while the suffix tang  is another name for guk . Hence, the Korean name literally means 'short ribs soup' and is also called garitang , or galitang . The clear and hearty soup is made by slowly simmering galbi  in water for a long time and is eaten as a meal. It is similar to seolleongtang , a soup made from the bones of ox legs. Historical records on galbitang  are found in records on table setting for Korean royal court banquets held in the 1890s. However, galbi , was assumed to have been eaten since the end of the Goryeo Dynasty (918 - 1392). Galbitang  has been a representative dish served at wedding receptions. Ingredients 1 kg beef short ribs 1 small Korean radish (or daikon), about 2 cups 1 medium size onion 12 cup

Yeongdong Grape Festival (영동 포도축제)

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Introduction Yeongdong in southern Chungcheongbuk-do Province is the largest producer of grapes in Korea. YeongdongGrape is known for its sweet, fresh flavor and for having a great, sunlight-rich climate and stark temperature contrasts between day and night. Every year, in celebration of its top crop, Yeongdong hosts a festival where visitors pick grapes in a vineyard or fish them out of a pool, followed by using them to make different types of food, such as wine, chocolate, dry persimmon, and more, and simply enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yeongdong Town all the while. It is a perfect opportunity to experience grapes with all five senses and take some home at affordable prices. Programs [Performances] Opening ceremony, Saturday culture performance, event during weekdays [Grape Activities] Grape picking, grape stomping, grape fishing, tuho using grapes, grape rolling, searching for grapes, etc [Wine Experience] Well-being wine foot bath, wine making [Craf