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Fast Fashion vs Dongdaemun

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Forget about designer and luxury brands. For savvy shoppers, ``cheap and chic'' is the name of the fashion game. Dongdaemun Market has traditionally been the fashion mecca in Seoul. With its 27 shopping malls and 30,000 stalls offering a wide assortment of clothing, shoes and accessories from Korean manufacturers, it's one place where there is something for everyone. In recent years, there has been an influx of international ``fast fashion'' brands, challenging local manufacturers and retailers. In Myeongdong, global retail chains Zara, Mango, Hennes & Mauritz (H&M), Uniqlo and Forever 21 have opened shops. Since both Dongdaemun and fast fashion brands boast of providing fashionable clothing and accessories at inexpensive prices, The Korea Times hit the fast fashion shops in Myeongdong and the stalls in Dongdaemun to find out if it's true. Global Fast Fashion in Myeongdong The streets of popular shopping district Myeongdong are now dominated by international fast fashion retailers like Zara, Uniqlo, Forever 21, M

Mar 4, 2010

Hotel Lobby

The JW Marriott Seoul The JW Marriott Seoul offers a Brunch Wedding only at 11:00 am on Saturdays. The Brunch Wedding separates the wedding ceremony from the reception. The couple can have the wedding ceremony in the grand ballroom and move to the lower level room for a large reception. For the Brunch Wedding couple, the course menu will be lowered to 49,000 won per person while there will be 20 percent off wine and fees for flowers, wedding decorations and a three-storey wedding cake will be halved. The special menu price will be offered to couples who have more than 200 guests attend their wedding ceremony. From April 1 to June 30, couples who have a Brunch Wedding will receive a jazz or opera performance for free. The Brunch Wedding is available from Feb. 27 throughout the year. For more information, call (02) 6282-6792~3. The Grand Hilton Seoul The Grand Hilton Seoul's Spring Ladies Package offers a one night stay in a luxurious three-bedroom unit at the Grand Suite with a fridge stocked with party supplies, including two cans of Asahi, orange ju

Feb 25, 2010

Stir-Fried Rice Cake Slices With Beef and Mushrooms (Tteokbokki)

By Kim Yong-ja ``Garaetteok" (rice cake) is abundant in the market around New Year's Day. Cut all the vegetables the same length as the garatteok. This is a meal in itself, with or without a bowl of rice. INGREDIENTS (serves 4) • 8 oz/225g BEEF (rib eye or sirloin), cut 2"/5 cm long and into thin strips • ``BULGOGI'' MARINADE • VEGETABLE OIL • 1 large CARROT, cut 2"/5 cm long and sliced thin • 4 oz/113g SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, sliced • 1 lb/455g GARAETTEOK (rice cake) • 1/4 cup WATER • 2 medium SCALLIONS, cut 2"/5 cm long • 1 heaping tablespoon PINE NUTS • a pinch of ``GOCHUGARU" (chili flakes) or ``SILGOCHU" (dried chili thread) 1 Marinate the meat with 1?3 of the Bulgogi marinade. 2 Heat the frying pan, add a spoonful of oil and stir-fry carrots and mushrooms. Push them to the side before they become wilted. Cook the meat in the center of the pan. When the meat is almost done, push it also to the side. 3 Drizzle some more oil and spread the garaetteok (rice cake) at the bottom of t

Feb 25, 2010

International Taxi Service Gets Mixed Reviews

By Kwon Mee-yoo Staff Reporter This is second in a two-part series about international taxis for foreigners in Seoul. ― ED. Seoul City aims to promote its International Taxi Service (ITS) as a representative service in Korea. However a lack of infrastructure and promotion could thwart this. The service is receiving generous reviews from passengers, both foreign and domestic, since its launch in May 2009. A foreign executive visiting Korea on business took an international taxi from the airport and said ``This driver was one of the best I have ever been with. He spoke excellent English and had good knowledge through extensive traveling and was very pleasant to talk with,'' through an email to the taxicab service. He added that he would recommend the driver and service to other expatriates visiting Korea. Drivers of international taxis are proud of their job in giving a first impression of Korea. ``I was a freelance writer before. When I saw a notice for international taxi driver recruitment, I thought it was a chance to volunteer,'' said Chung Byung-gi, an interna

Feb 25, 2010

Medical Tourism Experts to Meet in Seoul

By Do Je-hae Staff Reporter More than 1,000 experts in medical tourism from over 25 countries will meet in Seoul in April at the Global Healthcare & Medical Tourism Conference Korea 2010, Asia's largest medical congress, for networking and educational opportunities. The Korea Healthcare Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) will organize the event from April 13-16 and has recently opened a Web Site for the conference at http://www.medical-korea.org. Officials from the OECD, the Medical Tourism Association, the Dubai Health Authority, the German Healthcare Services, the Texas Medical Center and the UnitedHealth International and other associated organizations will be featured in the event's conference programs and workshops. "Korea is viewed as a medical tourism destination with huge growth potential. With globalization and increasing movement of population across national borders, more people travel to foreign countries for optimal medical services," said Jeon Jae-hee, the Health, Welfare and Family Affairs Minister, in a welcome message. "The Conference will serve as a

Feb 25, 2010

Hotel Lobby

JW Marriott Seoul The JW Marriott Seoul's Bar Rouge is presenting its "Ladies & Gentlemen's Hour" through April 30. During Ladies & Gentlemen's Hour, which actually runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., sparkling wine, draft beer and soft drinks are on the house for women. The charge for men is 10,000 won, excluding tax and service charge. To participate in the event, one must have a coupon from JW Marriott Seoul's website (www.jw-marriott.co.kr). Various snacks are offered at a reasonable rate, from 10,000 won to 20,000 won. Ladies & Gentlemen's Hour runs from Tuesday to Saturday. For reservations, call (02) 6282-6763.

Feb 18, 2010

Duomo Features Homemade Italian Dishes

By Kwon Mee-yoo Staff Reporter Duomo Books and Cooks is located in Hyoja-dong, a quiet neighborhood near Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul. After taking a walk around the area's peaceful alleys, visit Duomo for a homemade Italian-style brunch to ease a week's fatigue. Duomo means cathedral in Italian, and derives from the Latin word domus, which means house. The restaurant aims to be the kind of place that offers simple food and the rich aroma of coffee.

Feb 18, 2010

Taxis for Foreign Visitors Lack Promotions

This is first in a two-part series about international taxis for foreigners in Seoul. ― ED. By Kwon Mee-yoo Staff Reporter Colored orange, international taxis are becoming the new transportation tool for foreigners in Seoul, whether they are tourists, on business or living here. However, the international taxis cannot attract enough passengers at airports, one of their main sources of income, and are demanding the city administration support a stable working environment. The international taxi service was established in May 2009 with 120 vehicles and the service has now expanded to 265 cars with more than 470 drivers. Seoul City plans to raise the number of vehicles to 500 by November in preparation for the G-20 summit. As of December 2009, some 25,000 expatriates have taken international taxis. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon said the international taxi service is part of an upgrade to Seoul City to see it reborn as a popular tourist attraction. Boosting tourism and attracting more visitors is one of mayor Oh's objectives since he was inaugurated in 2006. "I hope foreigner

Feb 18, 2010

Scallion Pancakes With Oysters (Haemul Pajeon)

By Kim Yong-ja Oysters give a unique flavor which no other seafood can duplicate. The beauty of this dish is to tear apart the soft pancake with chopsticks. Use a generous amount of vegetable oil to cook the pancakes. If ``dashima gukmul" (kelp broth) is not available, use ``myeolchigaru"(anchovy powder). INGREDIENTS (serves 4) • 2 bunches large SCALLIONS, cut 3"/7.5 cm long, thicker white part divided in half • 3/4 cup OYSTERS, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper • 2 teaspoons grated GINGER • VEGETABLE OIL PANCAKE MIX: • 2/3 cup FLOUR • 3 tablespoons SWEET/GLUTINOUS RICE POWDER • 1 cup ``DASHIMA GUKMUL" • 1 EGG • 1/2 teaspoon SALT 1 Prepare the pancake mix and set aside for 30 minutes. The gluten in the flour has to relax to make soft pancakes. 2 Wash and prepare scallions. Put the oysters in a cup and cut them with scissors a few times. No need to try to chop that small amount on a board. Then add them to the pancake mix with grated ginger. 3 Heat the non-stick pan over medium-low

Feb 18, 2010

Valentine’s Day Special at Chakraa Indian Restaurant

The Chakraa Indian Restaurant chain is offering a special Valentine's Day Romantic dinner. The meal will include soup, salad, and tikkas as appetizers; butter chicken, lentil curry, spinach & cottage cheese curry, saffron rice, and cheese and garlic naan as the main course; and mango lassi as dessert. Wine or beer is also included. Chakraa will also offer a special "coupon event" to make your dining experience more romantic and exciting. Guests will get the chance to win special coupons that can be used on their next visit. The package is available on February 14 from 5p.m.-11 p.m. at the Hannam, Itaewon and Suwon branches of the restaurant. The dinner is priced at 40,000 won for couples and 68,000 won for a family of four with 10% vat added. For more information call (02) 796-2255, for reservations or send an email to reservation@chakraa.co.kr . For more information visit their website at www.chakraa.co.kr.

Feb 12, 2010
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