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Late Novelists Timeless Literary Values Endure

His Checkered Life From Rich Boy to Sick, Poor Novelist By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter CHUNCHEON ― When you travel on a train connecting Seoul to Chuncheon in Gangwon Province, you can find a very unique station ― Gimyujeong (Kim You-jeong) Station ― named after the renowned novelist Kim You-jeong (1908-1937). The station, which opened in 1939 on the railway linking the capital and Chuncheon, was renamed Gimyujeong Station in 2004 after Kim who lived in the region and popularized 1930's Korean literature. Getting off at the station, the Silre Village welcomes visitors. The village is the birthplace of Kim and is also known as the setting for his works ``Bom, Bom'' (Spring Spring), and ``Dongbaekggot'' (Spicebush Flowers). The village is home to the now-lost `30s rural community where visitors can experience the village dialect with its rough but correct sentences, and unique humor. Five minutes from the station is the ``Kim You-jeong House of Literature.'' The house, where he was born, includes an exhibit hall, a cow shed, a rice mill and a pavilion. T

Apr 3, 2008

Hotel Lobby

Hyatt Regency Incheon Hyatt Regency Incheon has appointed Mirko Agostini as the new executive chef of the hotel. Born in Milan, the graduate of School Hotelier in Milan has extensive work experience at hotels all over the world, particularly as the executive Sous Chef at the Grand Hyatt Bali and the Al Dente Italian Restaurant of Hyatt Regency Guam. Ritz-Carlton, Seoul Japanese restaurant Hanazono at Ritz-Carlton, Seoul, presents a special breakfast service where businessmen can have meetings while eating breakfast. The Japanese breakfast service features seven private dining rooms for small meetings and two large private dining rooms for groups of less than 30. The breakfast service will be available 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. from April 14. The Morning set is priced at 26,000 won and the Abalone gruel set is 30,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3451-8276. Grand InterContinental Seoul The Grand InterContinental Seoul's Japanese restaurant, Hakone, offers two different types of lunchboxes ― the Bento Lunchbox set and the Sushi Lunchbox set. The Bento

Apr 3, 2008

Spring Asparagus in Peak Form at Hotels

By Kim Tae-jong Staff Reporter One of the best ways to enjoy a new season is to have seasonal dishes. Asparagus is one of the perfect choices for spring. Asparagus brings not only the freshness of the new season to the table but also vigor to your health. It is low in calories and sodium without any fat and cholesterol but contains other nutrients such as folic acid, potassium and dietary fiber. The shoots of asparagus are prepared and served in a number of ways around the world. Restaurants at local hotels now hold various events to offer asparagus dishes using their own recipes. The Millennium Seoul Hilton is holding an asparagus promotion in April and May. Its French restaurant, Seasons, features a seasonal selection of white and green asparagus dishes, both on the a la carte menu and on a special tasting menu. ``You can have dishes of asparagus all year round,'' Park Hyo-nam, executive chef of the hotel, said. ``But if you want to enjoy the best quality and taste, it is the best time now.'' The chef recommends German Riesling wines to diners, saying the

Apr 3, 2008

Travelline

Travel Blog Hosting Site Opens A Web site hosting tour blogs has opened to provide a high-quality travel network to travelers around the world. The site, www.tour.com, provides free blog space where travelers can create their own online travel journals with photos and video clips and share them with other users. By joining the membership and community, tourists can get travel information from other users' blogs based on their first-hand experience. The site is operational in English. ``Blogging is one of the most powerful and popular tools to communicate with the world. Tour.com will become a one-stop, comprehensive global travel site where users can effectively access extensive travel-related information covering nearly 3,000 regions,'' Lee Woong-jin, founder of the site, said. To commemorate the launch of the site, it is hosting an event ``Let's Promote Asia.'' Travelers are encouraged to create their blogs about attractions in Asia by June 30. After voting, one first prizewinner will be given $10,000 and free roundtrip ticket to Korea, and if the winner is from Kor

Mar 27, 2008

Organic Dishes at Mananim Recipe

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Traditionally, Koreans enjoy eating seasonal food. Considering the warm breeze, and also the recent worries regarding food and snacks, it may be a good time to surprise your taste buds with some organic dishes. ``Mananim Recipe,'' located near Anguk station on subway line no. 3, is not just an ordinary organic restaurant that uses healthy ingredients. The owner, who wished to be called Mananim (or madam), said that she makes her dishes with ``honesty,'' and that is the foremost important factor in cooking. ``Recipe'' sells a variety of ``jangajji,'' a traditional Korean side dish. Jangajji is made of various vegetables, normally sliced into small pieces, and then seasoned and pickled with different sauces such as soy sauce. The restaurant is not big or fancy, with plastic containers, jars and other storage utilities taking up one part of the wall of an open kitchen. The upside of the limited space is that you can talk with the owner and listen to her share the methods and stories of making jangajji. There are four main dishes you ca

Mar 27, 2008

Its Long Way to Santiago de Compostela: A Reflective Pilgrimage Route

By Jung Mi-hee Contributing writer The pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela is a trek to the tomb of Saint Jacobus in Santiago de Compostela where pilgrims can pay reverence. Dating back to medieval times, the pilgrims had various routes to get to the destination, the favorite being the one stretching 800 kilometers from the border of France and Spain to Santiago de Compostela, designated as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1993. Transferring to a smaller train after getting off the TGV (a high speed train) at Bayonne station, I arrived at the station of Saint Jean Pied de Port. A small French town just below the Pyrenees, Saint Jean Pied de Port is the starting point of this hike. The Pilgrims Association issued the pilgrims with certificates, which are needed to stay in Alberge ― lodgings only for pilgrims, provided by churches and local governments in Spain on the route. I traveled with a group of people I met on the train ride over and we planned to set off on our journey together. The next day, we were to climb the Pyrenees, known as the most challenging part o

Mar 27, 2008

Savoring Arrival of Spring at Hotels

By Kim Tae-jong Staff Reporter Cherry blossoms and other flowers are blooming from the southern tip of the peninsula. Want to savor the arrival of spring, but are too busy? Then try some seasonal events at hotels. To help guests enjoy the season, the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill will hold the Walkerhill Cherry Blossom Festival from April 4 to May 12. The hotel has some paths sidelined with cherry trees, which has been designated as one of Seoul's popular spots in the spring season by the city government. At the festival, the hotel will feature various events such as a photo exhibit, outdoor music festival and wine fair. It will also open an outdoor restaurant. For the event, titled ``When Asia meets the West,'' the hotel offers a variety of food choices such as club sandwiches, Hungarian chicken basket, spaghetti a la mare, steak teryaki and fishcake kebabs. Prices of each item range from 20,000 won to 25,000 won. At another event, ``When Wine Meets Cherry Blossoms,'' a wine cafe will introduce over 90 brands of wine as well as light snacks under the pink tint of

Mar 27, 2008

Hotel Lobby

Grand Hilton Guest Chef The Grand Hilton Seoul is hosting a ``Taste of Mexico Festival'' from April 11 to 20. To offer authentic cuisine from the Central American nation, the hotel will invite guest chef Juan Armando Zapata Icthe from the Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort. For the festival, Mexican musicians will be also on hand to create a vibrant festival atmosphere. As part of the festival, the Buffet Restaurant and Atrium Cafe will both serve up a buffet spread, ranging from traditional burritos and enchiladas, to unique Mexican delights. For more information, call the Buffet Restaurant at (02) 2287-8271 or the Atrium Cafe at (02) 2287-8270. Millennium Seoul Hilton Taipan, Millennium Seoul Hilton's Chinese restaurant, offers a swallow's nest promotion from April 1 through to May 31. Taipan's menu will showcase a la carte and set menu selections featuring swallow's nest, a rare and prized delicacy. A la carte selections range from 45,000 won to 120,000 won with the set menus priced at 105,000 and 159,000 won. For more information, call (02) 31

Mar 27, 2008

Dining With The Stars

A Taste of Celebrity-Owned Restaurants in Seoul By Cathy Rose A. Garcia, Han Sang-hee Staff Reporters In celebrity-crazed Korea, stars can hawk everything from ramyeon to cell phones to vitamin drinks. So it is no wonder that some celebrities have started their own businesses such as clothing brands and restaurants, using ``star power'' for their own benefit. Hallyu superstar Bae Yong-joon, K-pop group Shinhwa, singer Kim Jong-min and actors Lee Jung-jae and Hong Suk-chun are some of the celebrities who have entered the restaurant business. Some of these stars generate hype for their restaurants by placing their names and photos prominently inside the restaurant. Others play down the star factor and concentrate on the quality of the food and service. The Korea Times takes a look at some of the celebrity-owned restaurants. Actors Turned Restaurateurs If you are a big fan of Bae Yong-joon (star of ``Winter Sonata'' and recent hit epic drama, ``Taewangsasingi'' (The Four Guardian Gods of the Kings), try visiting his restaurant ``Gorilla in the Kitchen'' near Do

Mar 27, 2008

Enjoy Real Mexican at On the Border

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Craving Mexican food? Not those dry and empty tortillas or greasy chips, but real, genuine Mexican food, complete with Mexican beers, tequilas and margaritas? On the Border (OTB), is a United States based Mexican restaurant. The first Sinchon branch opened last Oct. 18, and since has been striving to reach the palates of Korean guests. Like any other family restaurant that serves complimentary bread, OTB also offers free appetizers ― chips and salsa, not bread ― before you choose your dish. The hearty-sized chips are fresh, because they are made daily. We ordered a bunch of dishes: the ``Guacamole Live,'' ``Border's Lunch CYO (Create Your Own) Combo'' ``The Big Bordurrito,'' ``Sizzling Apple Crisp'' for dessert, strawberry and peach non-alcoholic fruit margaritas. The ``Guacamole Live'' (11,900 won) was impressive. The server joins the guests with a small portable table with two avocadoes, a lemon, some salt and cilantro, diced tomatoes and red onion. After asking the guests if there is anything they would like to exclude from the dis

Mar 20, 2008
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