If you are planning a trip to Korea, one of the first questions you may have is: “When is the best time to visit Korea?” Korea has four distinct seasons, and each season offers a different experience. The weather, scenery, activities, festivals, and even the food you can enjoy change throughout the year. If this…

If you visit a Korean restaurant for the first time, one thing you may notice is that food is often served differently from what you might be used to. Instead of each person receiving one separate dish, several dishes are placed in the middle of the table and everyone shares them. Kimchi jjigae, doenjang jjigae,…

Miyeokguk is one of the most familiar soups in Korean home cooking. It is especially associated with birthdays and the postpartum period. Personally, I love miyeokguk, so I make it quite often. Hahaha Tender seaweed and beef are first sautéed in sesame oil, then seasoned with Korean soup soy sauce and garlic before being slowly…

If you visit Korea during the summer, you will quickly notice a small, bright yellow fruit with distinctive white stripes. This fruit is called Chamoe (참외), commonly known in English as Korean melon. Chamoe is one of the fruits that many Koreans associate with summer. It has a crisp texture, refreshing sweetness, and a light,…

Kimchi Jjigae, or Korean Kimchi Stew, is one of the most popular comfort foods in Korea. It is made with well-fermented kimchi, pork, tofu, and a flavorful broth. The longer the kimchi has fermented, the deeper and richer the stew becomes. This is a simple, traditional-style recipe that you can easily make at home. Ingredients…

Korean cuisine is no longer unfamiliar in Germany. Driven by the waves of K dramas and K pop, interest in Korean culture has steadily grown, resulting in a continuous influx of guests experiencing Korean food for the very first time. Having worked in Korean restaurants in Germany for several years, I have met thousands of…

As BTS brings its Arirang World Tour to North America, the group’s arrival is turning into more than just a series of concerts. Cities are embracing BTS as a major cultural and economic event, with local governments changing road names, declaring official BTS themed weekends, and even adjusting public transportation to accommodate concertgoers. In Toronto,…