Published by the Gwangju International Center since 2001
This series of articles sheds light on some Korean myths, folklore, traditions and superstitions. Every country has their own share of beliefs, fact or fiction, and many foreigners living in Korea have not yet heard or learned the basis for various Korean beliefs.
“I’m sure that the lasting friendships we made together will be worth all the effort and time that’s being committed.”
In Gwangju, the impact of this storm was everywhere, though smaller in comparison to other areas of Korea.
Here in Gwangju artisanal hummus is blended up at small studio apartments and sold on the streets like crystal meth. But whose hummus is the best? Gwangju News is here to help with our Great Hummus Taste Test.
On October 9th it was once again time to honor one of Korea’s most famous inventions, the Korean native alphabet Hangeul (한글). Hangeul Day is the annual recognition and celebration of the written Korean language, which consists of 24 characters – 14 consonants and 10 vowels.
The Sunday morning sun was rising up to reveal a beautiful, slightly foggy landscape of rice fields and mountains out in the distance by the Gwangju Airport. Racers warmed up around the starting line as the races prepared to set off in rapid succession; the half-marathon, the ten kilometer and then the five kilometer.
So the moral of the story is: listen to your co-workers and friends and eat your kimchi! Follow us on a journey with Kimchi.
Here is a recipe for a cold and tasty “Kimchi Noodle” for you to enjoy as the last of the summer sun fades away. As a garnish, besides kimchi, you can add anything you want to the noodle soup. For example, I usually add cucumber and an egg. And if you have broth in your refrigerator, the cooking time will be shorter. If you don’t have it, don’t worry about it. You can buy it at any market in Korea.