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Reliving Childhood Fun at Museums

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia Staff Reporter Gone are the days when cartoons and comic books were for kids. Men and women, both young and old from all over the world now enjoy the pleasure of comic books, cartoon characters and animated films and series. Korean ``manhwa'' or comics is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, with a special exhibition at the National Museum of Contemporary Art, Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province. There are also exhibitions, featuring popular characters like Hello Kitty and Miffy, and cult favorite doll Blythe, which promise to be not only educational but also fun for everyone. 100 Years of Manhwa Move over Japanese manga, it's now Korean manhwa's turn to make its presence felt around the world. The Asia-wide hit drama series ``Princess Hours,'' starring Yun Eun-hye and Joo Ji-hun, was based on a popular manhwa by Park So-hee called ``Palace Story.'' Hyung Min-woo's ``Priest,'' a fusion of Western and supernatural horror genres, is being turned into a Hollywood film starring Paul Bettany and Cam Gigandet. To mark the centennial of

Jun 11, 2009

Can Korean Food Be Gourmet?

By Kwon Mee-yoo Staff Reporter Steamed hogfish, langoustine from Jeju Island, crown daisy leaf and spicy seafood broth ― these ingredients might remind one of ``maeuntag,'' or spicy Korea-style seafood stew. A traditional Korean recipe would involve mixing and boiling all the ingredients together. However, Ciaran Hickey, cuisine director at the W Seoul-Walkerhill, will present them in a fancy bouillabaisse style by separately cooking each sea product, placing them separately on a plate and pouring broth over them at the table. This is an example of Hickey's own interpretation of ``hansik,'' or Korean food, as contemporary European dishes that will be offered at the third W Gourmet event on June 24. The Irish chef who came to Korea in 2007 is known for his interest in local food and many asked him ``how to globalize Korean food.'' This is his answer to the question. ``We decided to try and support the Korean government's effort to globalize hansik and also to show it's possible to do it,'' Hickey told The Korea Times at an interview at Kitchen, the hotel's restaurant, Wednesda

Jun 11, 2009

Hotel Lobby

Grand Hyatt Seoul The Spa Grand Hyatt Seoul is offering Pre-Sun and Post-Sun summer programs until Aug. 31. The Pre-Sun program is designed to condition your skin and body for a healthy, bronze tan, nourishing the skin to prepare it for summer outdoor activities. The Post-Sun version focuses on relieving and refreshing the skin and body after enjoying water sports or a summer excursion. They are priced at 230,000 won for 90 minutes. For more information, call (02) 799-8808. Grand InterContinental Seoul The Grand InterContinental Seoul's bar and lounge, Blush, presents special snack buffet time during weekdays between 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. During ``Blush Time,'' 15 snacks are served in buffet style along with six carefully selected wines. Additional events are prepared daily, including free drinks for male guests every Tuesday. The ``happy hour'' is priced at 20,000 won for women and 24,000 won men. For more information, call (02) 559-7619. Grand Hilton Seoul Shandong cuisine is offered at Grand Hilton Seoul's Chinese restaurant Yeohyang in June. The chef

Jun 4, 2009

Enjoy Short Holiday at Hotels

By Bae Ji-sook Staff Reporter Sizzling summer has come and it's time for many people to start dreaming of summer vacation. However, for people who cannot spare time for a weeklong holiday abroad, hotels in Seoul are rolling out their summer packages, which offer swanky services at fairly reasonable prices. Summer ― Swimming, Workout and Winning Most of the top hotels in Seoul offer a one-night stay in a deluxe or superior bedroom, free or discounted access to the gym, sauna and spa as well as offering wine and breakfast. A swim in one of the indoor or outdoor pools can also ensure a midsummer night's dream. JW Marriott Seoul's ``Wow! It's Summer time!'' package not only offers gym and swimming pool access and a deluxe bedroom, but also two scoops of Baskin-Robbins' ice cream and a coupon for two people to CINUS cinema. Those who bring their movie tickets to Italian restaurant Olivo can get a free Margherita pizza. The package prices range from 189,000 to 279,000 won (tax not included). Aesthetics, Too ``Summer Balance'' at the Grand Hyatt has strength in its spa

Jun 4, 2009

Premium Vietnamese Dishes at Tang

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter New in the downtown district of Gangnam, southern Seoul, is Tang, which serves quality Vietnamese dishes with a subtle local twist and modern touch. Tang foregoes bamboo or other such motifs typical of Vietnamese eateries, and instead opts for something thoroughly urban-chic. Stepping into the sleek interior, you might as well be in New York, Shanghai or any other metropolis: the venue, in synch with the latest trends, features mod wooden furniture, a large communal table in the center and an open kitchen that reveals all the secrets of the chef. Despite its modernity, however, it claims to be true to tradition. The chef trained with Mr. Thin of Pho Thin, Hanoi's most popular ``pho'' or rice noodle restaurant that sells 2,000 dishes of the steamy stuff per day. The menu was very simple with three types of pho, a couple variations of ``bun-cha'' and steamed rice rolls. It was something rather promising ― a sign of confidence in specialization, an assurance of quality rather than quantity ― and it was not disappointing. We tried the origina

Jun 4, 2009

Mix of Past, Present ― Koreas Tourism Pulse

Nation Posts Largest-Ever Tourism Revenue of $10 Billion in 2008 By Kwon Mee-yoo Staff Reporter An ideal mix of 5,000 years of history and modern culture makes Korea an attractive tourist destination. Full of unique charms, the country has infinite possibilities in tourism. Tourism in Korea thrived last year. Despite the fallout from the global economic meltdown, the nation's tourism sector drew some 6.9 million tourists and posted a record $10 billion in revenue, according to the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO). It's a global trend that a strong tourism industry is one of the most important factors driving a nation's economic growth, with the sector expected to account for 11 percent of the world's gross domestic product by 2010. In Korea, tourism will definitely emerge as a leading growth engine to power the nation's economic growth in this globalization era, KTO says. On top of a weaker won against major currencies that contributed to boosting sector, the KTO sustained efforts to improve tour infrastructure and develop new tour programs are bearing fruit. It also

May 31, 2009

Tasty Rice Bowl Dishes at Donburi

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter The Hongik University area, better known as Hongdae, is full of pleasant surprises, many of them culinary. Among the numerous tasty and attractive restaurants scattered along the streets of the area is a small Japanese place where many line up without hesitation: ``Donburi.'' Donburi is a Japanese rice bowl dish in which fish, meat, vegetables and other ingredients are simmered together and served over steamy rice. The toppings and sauce are what makes the dish special ― people can choose their favorite ingredients. The restaurant is far from spacious, with only three tables and small chairs lined up where you can eat and watch your food being cooked. Fit for about 20 guests, and with the owner and cooks shouting out ``hello'' and ``thank you'' from time to time, you will easily feel right at home. The menu consists of various donburi dishes, including katsudon (deep fried pork cutlets, onion and egg on rice, 6,000 won), tendon (tempura shrimp and vegetables on rice, 8,000 won), unadon (grilled eel on rice, 8,000 won) and sakedon (salmon

May 28, 2009

Hotels Boost Services for Businessmen

By Bae Ji-sook Staff Reporter Many associate a stay at a big hotel with fine food and wine in fancy restaurants and top-notch leisure activities. It also includes swimming and tanning by the pool and tasting gourmet foods prepared by skilled chefs. However, hotels are also a great place to make a deal. Many of central Seoul's top hotels are trying to attract more business clients by offering a variety of packages for meetings. With large halls redecorated as seminar or convention halls, hotels are considered one of the best places for discussing business strategies, making proposals and signing contracts. Unlike tourists or holidaymakers who visit hotels on rare occasions, businessmen are regular customers who provide a stable amount of income. ``Meeting Package'' The meeting package is one of the most popular offers. The package provides a discrete meeting room, video projector, stationary and other devices, as well as lunch, coffee and snacks at low prices. The Grand Hilton offers this package for groups of less than 40 from 75,000 to 85,000 won. Imperi

May 28, 2009

Hotel Lobby

JW Marriott Seoul JW Marriott Seoul offers a cooking class where Chef Franco will meet and eat with other fans of trattoria-style Italian cuisine at Olivo on June 13. The hotel will supply all ingredients, utensils and appliances, while the chef will supply the knowledge needed to create incredible Italian meals such as beef carpaccio with rucola parmesan cheese and fresh mushrooms and tagliaitelle with prawns, sea bass fillet and cherry tomato sauce. Participating fee is 65,000 won excluding tax and service charge. For reservation, call (02) 6282-6702. Millennium Seoul Hilton Millennium Seoul Hilton's buffet restaurant, Orangerie, will host ``U.S. Beef Bonanza'' in June. The restaurant will be decorated in ranch-style and feature 15 specialty dishes made with premium U.S. beef, including beef tenderloin carpaccio with smoked mozzarella cheese, beef fajitas, spicy Cajun beef brisket and even LA Kalbi. Lunch buffet is priced at 50,000 won and dinner, 55,000 won, including tax and service charge. For more information, call (02) 317-3143. Imperial Palace Hotel

May 28, 2009

Travel by Train With Worldrail

By Alan Wissenberg Contributing writer In my Munich and Berlin offices, I meet lots of travelers each summer who wait until their arrival in Europe to obtain reservations. Whereas I love to be in train stations for the architecture and the design of the buildings, it seems a shame that so many Korean visitors to Europe spend hours in train stations just to buy the reservations from point A to point B. What is really sad is that the travelers spend lots of time in lines and do not always get what they expect. How can you avoid this problem? Consider an alternative from the travel books if it saves you time and money. If everyone else from Korea is ending their trips in Paris, why not start in Paris (or London) and fly back to Korea from another location? One of my favorite summer routes through Europe starts in Paris with the overnight train to the Spanish border (at Cerbere/Port Bou) because it offers inexpensive couchettes in the direction of Barcelona. And from there, consider the following route for a two-week trip (overnight trains use the symbol ``(N)'') that includes

May 28, 2009
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