Busan, South Korea

Basic Information of Busan Busan is located on the southeastern past of Korean peninsula in which 3.6 million residents live in. Its size is 765.64km2 accounts for 0.8% of the entire Korean peninsula. The natural environment of Busan is so perfect, a kind of example of harmony among3 components: mountains, rivers, and sea. Its geography [...]

KIMBAP, Korean Traditional Fast Food

Hello everybody. Now I’m back with a posting about food, Korean food to be specific. If the western has burger, pizza, and french fries as their fast and instant food, the Korean also has its own unique food, called kimbap. Kimbap is made of rice that’s rolled out with a “kim” Korean special sea weed. [...]

Korean Drinking Culture

Talking about Korea, we cannot forget to include its culture. And in term of Culture, Korea has a strong culture in drinking alcoholic drinks. It might be a unique culture for anyone new in Korea. Drinking is very common everywhere. However, in Korea it’s very common and strengthened culture among colleagues. Almost in every gathering [...]

KIMCHI, a Mix of Tradition and Health

Kimchi is the most common side-dish in Korea. Everytime they eat, they always have Kimchi as the side dishes. No matter for lunch or dinner, in the house, restaurant or school cafetia, almost every single day the cook always prepare Kimchi to eat. Therefore, if you come to visit Korea, then you need to expect [...]

Bibimbap, A Taste of Traditional Korean Dish

Feel the flavor of Korean traditional taste. Everyone can eat this food, since it’s a very healthy food without any kinda of meat; a vegetation would love it, a Buddhism believer doesnt have to be worry about meat, and a muslim will not have any problem regarding to pork. Moreover, this dish is sold everywhere [...]

Samgyetang on July 14th

Today, July 14th 2009 was a very special day in Korea. Everyone ate Samgyetang (삼계탕) for lunch,  including myself having samgyetang at my office’s cafetaria. So did my friends who are staying in Seoul for their internship in KIST. My fellows who are working in KINS and KAERI Daejeonj enjoyed that chicken as well for [...]