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(305) Void in saju: Refer for your yearly and daily

By Janet Shin Void, or “gong mang” in Korean, is one of the important saju theories in interpreting specific matters. It literally means emptiness or vanishing. When it is applied to saju, it represents a sense of futility and a vain attempt. Not every fortune teller takes it into consideration but once you know its reasoning, you will find it very practical to use. Void is generated by interactive combinations between 10 heavenly stems and 12 earthly branches. Ancient people observed the universe to classify its energy into two fundamental status, the yin and yang. In pursuit of comprehending the chaos, the primary perception was to discern all phenomena and changes by the corresponding relationship between the yin and yang. The latter symbolizes rising and increasing energy, while the former descending and retrogressing energy. They have also served as representative features of the heaven and earth to illustrate the opposing and yet harmonizing forces of the universe. Their emblematic lines, either broken(--) or unbroken(ㅡ) suggest a profound structure of tho

May 7, 2015
(305) Void in saju: Refer for your yearly and daily

The Darkroom

Mullae-dong, Seoul. / Photo by Shim Hyun-chulFunky architectA work of art What this iron man can do f/4.5; 1/200; ISO 100

May 7, 2015By Shim Hyun-chul

Color me coordinated

© UPI KoreaBy Todd SampleWhile past Todd's Wardrobe columns have focused on what to wear, this one aims to provide a better understanding of how to wear our clothes, paying particular attention to color. As the wardrobe of the vast majority of male employees in Korea constitutes dark blue, dark grey, or black, with little variation, some insight on how to integrate brighter tones and more active patterns into their daily look couldn't hurt.In addition to wearing suits and shirts which fit properly, if there is a goal men should strive to achieve when choosing their business attire, being visually stimulating should be at the top of the list.Heading out for the day in nothing but drab solids means you won't be making much of an aesthetic impression on people you meet. Instead, adding just the right amount of color and pattern to your look will result in you radiating positive energy and confidence. This is especially true as the warm weather of late spring and early summer approaches.Once again, the three standard colors for business suits are navy, grey and black. As we don't wa

May 7, 2015
Color me coordinated

"Memphis is back"

KartellAt the Milan Furniture Fair 2015Troubled European economy hinders new product developmentBy Yun Suh-youngMorosoBosaIt is impossible to see all of the exhibitions held at the Milano Furniture Fair, held annually at the Milan Fairgrounds, due to the enormous size of the space, designers who annually attend the fair say."Salone del Mobile.Milano," an international furniture fair held in Milan every April, showcases products manufactured by 2,500 of the most dynamic and creative firms operating on the international market in an exhibition space covering a net display area of over 230,000 square meters. The week-long fair held during the Milan Design Week attracts visitors from 160 countries around the world.That is why design experts such as the team from Gensler, a global interior and architecture company, meticulously plan their trip by carefully selecting the exhibitions they'd like to view in advance. Otherwise, it's easy to get swamped by the plethora of choices and end up meandering in confusion around the thousands of exhibited brands.To smartly overview the exhibition thro

May 7, 2015

Enjoy Italian regional cuisine in May

By Yun Suh-youngMay is the month to grab the opportunity to taste Italian cuisine from 11 regions in Italy.The Italian Food Festival, which will be held until May 31, presents regional cuisine from 11 restaurants in Seoul which are members of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ITCCK) and its Food & Beverage Committee. This is the fourth time the festival will be held in Korea.Throughout the month of May, each of the participating restaurants will offer exclusive menus, including typical and authentic dishes from a specific region in Italy. Each of the restaurants represents a different region.The restaurants joining the festival are Atrio (Conrad Seoul) in Yeouido, Brera in Beotigogae, Buon Posto in Mok-dong and Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, CasAntonio in Itaewon, Cornerstone (Park Hyatt Hotel) in Samseong-dong, Harmonium in Hannam-dong, kitchen485 in Seogyo-dong, Peninsula (Lotte Hotel Seoul) in Sogong-dong, Ristorante Eo in Cheongdam-dong, Sky Lounge (Intercontinental Coex) in Samseong-dong, and Vera in Itaewon.All the menus consist of a series of courses following the Ita

May 7, 2015
Enjoy Italian regional cuisine in May

Taste of Piemonte

By Yun Suh-youngWith the Milano Expo 2015 being held from May 1 through Oct. 31, interest about Italy has increased significantly.For those who cannot visit Milan, there are ways to enjoy the taste of the Italian city here, notably in restaurants that specialize in food from the northern regions of Italy.Chef Kim Hyeong-rae of the Italian restaurant Hanul Orum at the Kensington Jeju specializes in Italian cuisine from Piemonte, a province right next to Lombardia where Milan is located.Former owner-chef of Ciro Olivo in Gahoe-dong, Seoul, Kim moved to Jeju last year as the head chef for the hotel's Italian restaurant.What triggered this reporter to interview Kim was a comment by an Italian musician couple at the hotel who perform under the name the Aida Duo. Stefano Vagnini and Giorgia Ragni, a composer and singer who performs on a one-year contract, lauded the chef's cuisine claiming that it was the best Italian food that they've ever tasted outside of Italy.Kim is noted for adhering to classical and traditional Italian recipes and presenting dishes reflecting the characteristics of

May 7, 2015
Taste of Piemonte

The charm of Piemonte wine

By Jun Kyoung-wooMICHELE CHIARLO BAROLO ‘CEREQUIO’ DOCGG.D. Vajra Barolo DOCG AlbeVinchio-VaglioSerra Barolo DOCG 2004Italy boasts 3,000 years of history in wine.It produces grapes in almost all of the regions in its land which stretches 1,200 kilometers from North to South. In terms of cultivation area, it ranks third in the world and second to France in terms of consumption and production rate.Italian wine hasn’t been recognized as much as the French but, with an expo being held this year in Italy, Italian wine is coming under the spotlight.The mass wine production region closest to where the expo is being held in Milan is Piemonte Province.Piemonte wines are conservative and royal compared to their rivals from the Toscana region. The wine producers here have steadily established their reputation by growing grapes and producing wine using methods handed down by their ancestors in the centuries-old land.Excluding the type of wine categorized as Super Toscan, the wine makers of each region in Italy, including Piemonte, stick to indigenous grapes.If Sangiovese is the

May 7, 2015

Too much exercise bad for joints

By Song Sang-Ho Spring is well on the way, and the weather drives people to want to go outdoors and move around.I believe that this doesn’t apply only to me but also to the majority of people.In fact, as I commute to work, I see a lot of people exercising in parks near my house or in school grounds.However, enthusiasm is not enough as it may lead to negative consequences. If our body, which was dormant throughout the winter, suddenly experiences excessive exercise, it may result in damage to the shoulders, knees and other joints causing muscle pain. In particular, when a lot of people start exercising in the spring, they engage in many activities that use their shoulder joints excessively.As a result, the number of patients suffering from shoulder pain increases more and more.After a long wait during the winter, sports lovers rush back to their hobbies during spring, such as baseball, golf, tennis and badminton among others; and these activities may accidently lead to muscle injuries.There are many types of shoulder injuries; however, the most common among them are im

May 3, 2015
Too much exercise bad for joints

Feeding, sleeping biggest trouble for parents

By Jane Han I get a surprising number of e-mails from mom and dad readers every week. And it's amazing how quickly we bond over discussions about baby gear and feeding schedules.A few e-mails back and forth, and I already feel like we go way back.Going through the most recent e-mail threads in my inbox, I thought it may be helpful to share the top three most asked questions.Before we go on, keep in mind that I'm by no means a parenting expert ― just an ordinary mom with three kids all under two years of age.OK, so let's start.Food is definitely a big thing for parents.Whether your child is two-months-old or two-years-old, stressing over feeding is nothing unusual.Luckily, none of my three girls give me persistent trouble over eating.My four-month-old easily chugs down 5 ounces of formula once every three to four hours.Doctors recommend infants at this age take in anywhere between 24 to 32 ounces of breast milk or formula per day.There was a period of two weeks when Baby C only took in about half of the recommended amount.Concerned, I kept trying to forcefully feed her only to ha

May 3, 2015
Feeding, sleeping biggest trouble for parents

Acupuncture effective in reducing wrinkles: study

Cho Jin-hyong, doctor at Kwangdong Hospital of Traditional Korean MedicineAcupuncture is effective in reducing wrinkles and fine lines, a study showed Sunday.In the study authored by doctor Cho Jin-hyong at Kwangdong Hospital of Traditional Korean Medicine, she analyzed the treatment of 107 patients including 56 foreigners from May 2011 to 2014.After a single treatment, patients’ skin elasticity improved at least five percent to nine percent depending on the age and personal genetic of the individual skin cell make-up, according to the study.The study was published in the Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (eCAM), an international peer-reviewed, open access journal for complementary and alternative medicine.“In the study, I found that inserting needles into certain pressure points on the face, energy and endorphins are released. This minor trauma improves blood flow and stimulates cell re-growth, ultimately helping reducing fine lines and laugh lines,” Cho said.The treatment encourages production of collagen, a protein which the body uses to

Apr 26, 2015
Acupuncture effective in reducing wrinkles: study
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