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Home is right there but out of reach

Hwang Rae-ha, 76, a farmer on Gyodong Island, Incheon, fled his hometown in Haeseong, Yeonbaek County (now Yonan County) in 1950 at age 8, in a wooden boat to escape North Korean soldiers during the Korean War. He says his only wish is to meet his mother again even if that is in his sleep.  Korea Times photo by Choi Won-sukSeparated families in long wait for reunion By Park Jin-haiGyodong Island, Incheon ― With the two Koreas taking steps to disarm the Joint Security Area (JSA) and allow soldiers and civilians to cross the Military Demarcation Line there, following the three inter-Korean summits this year alone, hope for permanent peace on the peninsula runs higher than ever before.Gyodong, a small island 70 kilometers northwest of central Seoul, is home to around 20,000 people who were displaced during the 1950-53 Korean War. After the outbreak of the war, they fled their homes now in North Korea and settled on this small island near the inter-Korean maritime border.For the islanders, peace means their way back home to Yeonbaek County in Hwanghae Province, North Korea, some 65

Oct 25, 2018By Park Jin-hai
Home is right there but out of reach
  • Daeryong Market where time has stopped

Underwater Halloween

Various photo zones featuring marine creatures have been set up in the COEX Aquarium as part of marking Halloween Day until Oct. 29. Children can get Halloween candies after the Octonauts Underwater Performances on Saturday and Sunday. / Courtesy of COEX Aquarium

Oct 25, 2018By Kang Seung-woo
Underwater Halloween

Hotel Lobby

By Kang Seung-wooSigniel Seoul's Stay receives Michelin starStay, the modern French restaurant at the Signiel Seoul Hotel, has earned a Michelin star.The facility opened in April last year on the property's 81st floor, led by chef Yannick Alleno.Stay has become the second restaurant of the hotel to receive a coveted Michelin star status following Bicena, a classy Korean restaurant which was first awarded one star in the Michelin guide in 2016.Signiel is the only hotel in Korea to have a Michelin star restaurant for both Western food and Korean dishes.Mercure Ambassador Gangnam offers diverse Mexican dishes The Mercure Seoul Ambassador Gangnam Sodowe is hosting its Mexican cuisine promotion until the end of November. At its Sodowe Restaurant on the second floor, while enjoying a buffet loaded with various Mexican food, guests can pick one main dish from seven options. The buffet menu includes quesadilla, taco, fajita, tortilla salad and avocado salad. The promotion is available from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on weekdays only.Sheraton D Cube City to host one-day dinner event The Sheraton

Oct 24, 2018By Kang Seung-woo
Hotel Lobby

Baek ends month-long makgeolli controversy

By Kang Aa-young  Baek Jong-wonHwang Kyo-ikCelebrity chef and eatery franchise owner Baek Jong-won opened up about a controversy regarding makgeolli that erupted earlier in October after food columnist Hwang Kyo-ik raised questions about Baek's statements. In a radio interview Tuesday, Baek, 52, said he has no intention to argue with critics and rather would respect their views. With this, he attempted to put to rest the month-long makgeolli controversy. Baek runs more than 25 franchise brands in Korea, including Saemaul Restaurant and Paik's Coffee. He is one of the country's most-sought-after chefs and hosts three programs ― SBS' reality show “Baek Jong-won's Top 3 Chef King,” “Baek Jong-won's Food Truck” and “Baek Jong-won's Alley Restaurant.”The celebrity chef broke the silence weeks after Hwang questioned his expertise on makgeolli after watching his show that aired in September. In the show, a makgeolli bar owner in Seoul surnamed Park asked for Baek's help to improve his business. Baek and Park exchanged their ideas about the taste

Oct 24, 2018
Baek ends month-long makgeolli controversy

Young farmer injects vigor into rice industry

Lee Jae-kwang, head of Ilsan Farming Association Corp., flies a drone for pest control. / Courtesy of the Korea Agency for Education, Promotion and Information Service in Food, Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesBy Nam Hyun-wooLee Jae-kwangLee Jae-kwang, head of Ilsan Farming Association Corp., was named as this month's young entrepreneur in the rice industry by a government agriculture promoting arm, being recognized for his efforts in fresh rice branding and commercialization. According to the Korea Agency of Education, Promotion and Information Service in Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (EPIS), Monday, the agency has been awarding young entrepreneurs in the rice industry this year in a bid to promote rice consumption and introduce the industrial potential of the industry. Lee, 31, is from a family that has been farming rice for three generations in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province. Along with his two friends, Lee introduced new rice varieties and rice snacks targeting young families.Lee's rice brand is called “Baro the Mi,” meaning rice milled directly after reaping.

Oct 22, 2018By Nam Hyun-woo
Young farmer injects vigor into rice industry

Thailand bans overnight tourists on Similan islands

The Similan islands are the latest tourist magnet, which has become a victim of its own success. DPABy Jung Min-hoFirst Boracay in the Philippines, then Maya Bay in Thailand. Now another famous Thai tourist destination, Similan islands, appears to have become a victim of its own success.In recent years, a huge influx of visitors to the Similan islands has polluted once-crystal-clear waters and seriously damaged marine ecosystems.To tackle the problem, the Thai government announced last week that it would ban tourists from staying overnight on the islands from Oct. 16 except tours operated by licensed deep-sea diving companies, according to local media.Eighty kilometers north-west of Phuket, the 11-island Similan archipelago is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the Andaman Sea.Before the ban, more than 5,000 tourists visited there a day to enjoy pristine beaches and swim amid colorful coral reefs.“The limit on the number of tourists will remain in effect. We have no thoughts on changing this,” Similan National Park Chief Ruamsilp Manajongprasert told The Phuke

Oct 22, 2018By Jung Min-ho
Thailand bans overnight tourists on Similan islands

RDA invites foreigners deep into Korean food culture

Wives of Jongka, a Korean word referring to families with a long history and heritage, showcase their families' traditional foods during a press conference at the Plaza Hotel in Seoul, Friday. / Courtesy of Rural Development AdministrationBy Nam Hyun-wooThe Rural Development Administration (RDA) is inviting foreigners interested in Korean food to delve deeper into the country's traditional culinary culture, promoting “Jongka food,” homemade meals passed down through the generations.The government agency for developing the rural food industry said that Jongka is a hidden food cultural resource of Korea because of its uniqueness and the stories embedded in the meals. “Though many renowned families in the world look to their heritage as a cultural resource, there are not many cases of industrializing or commercializing a family's meals,” the RDA's National Institute of Agricultural Sciences Director General Han Gwi-jeong said during a press conference in Seoul. “Jongka food is a unique culture containing the history of a family.”Jongka means a family

Oct 19, 2018By Nam Hyun-woo
RDA invites foreigners deep into Korean food culture

Wolfgang's Steakhouse offers wine at 20% discounted prices to celebrate award

By Park Si-soo The Korean branch of Wolfgang's Steakhouse is running a “thank you” event to celebrate winning the Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards for two straight years. It won the Award of Excellence this year. The event will continue through Oct. 31, during which the steakhouse, in Chungdam-dong, southern Seoul, will offer wine at a 20 percent discount. The Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards are often portrayed as the Michelin Guide in the wine industry. Wolfgang's Steakhouse offers 240 kinds of wine.“We are ready to offer wine that goes best with a dish you order,” said a Wolfgang's Steakhouse official. For more information: visit https://www.wolfgangssteakhouse.co.kr/

Oct 19, 2018
Wolfgang's Steakhouse offers wine at 20% discounted prices to celebrate award

Hotel Lobby

By Kang Seung-wooThe Grand Hyatt Seoul offers 'sweet and grand' experience The Grand Hyatt Seoul is introducing the Suite in Grand room package until Christmas Eve.It offers a suite room, complimentary bottle of wine and Jo Malone gift box to help create a romantic and luxurious experience. The promotion also includes a 50,000-won food and beverage credit, which can be used at any of the hotel's facilities. Package guests will have a private check-in and check-out service along with free access to the Grand Club lounge, reserved exclusively for suite room guests, and meeting rooms.The package also offers free use of the hotel's 24/7 gym and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property.JW Marriott Dongdaemun to hold three-day wine event The JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul plans to host the Wine n' Busker from Friday to Sunday. The event, at The Lounge's outdoor terrace, will feature over 300 wines, casual food and busking performances.Guests can sample 100 rare wines out of 300 and enjoy musical performances by singer Eddy Kim and 10 busking groups. Seven kinds of casual food, incl

Oct 18, 2018By Kang Seung-woo
Hotel Lobby

Various events courting Halloween lovers

The Grand Hyatt Seoul's J.J. Mahoney's is scheduled to hold a Halloween party under a Korean culture-based concept, Oct. 26 and 27. / Courtesy of Grand Hyatt SeoulBy Kang Seung-wooJust two weeks ahead of Halloween weekend, hotels in Korea are gearing up to lure Halloween buffs to their properties with various programs and events.Breaking out of the early days of booze-ups, they are providing Halloween-themed promotions tailored to customers' needs ranging from private parties to new menus. J.J. Mahoney's, a total entertainment bar at the Grand Hyatt Seoul, will celebrate the autumn holiday on Oct. 26 and 27 with a Korean culture-based concept. The party runs from 7 p.m. to 4 a.m.Known for bringing the first Halloween-themed party to Korea in 1988, the hotel bar plans to hold its 30th edition, based on the theme of a hidden village, introducing an element of Korean horror to Halloween by retelling Korea's traditional tales of horror and legacy folktales.The party will invite guests into a hanok, a traditional Korean-style house, decorated with themes from Korean legends, to enjoy a va

Oct 18, 2018By Kang Seung-woo
Various events courting Halloween lovers
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