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ROK Drop » Picture of the Day: Korea’s White-Naped Cranes

Posted 59 minutes ago

White-naped Cranes feast in Gimpo on Tuesday amid a flock of herring gulls. (Yonhap News) [Link]

Gypsy Scholar » A Pregnant Pause . . .

Posted 82 minutes ago

Newborn BabyConceived by Misconception?(Image from Wikipedia)In my research writing class yesterday, students were busy honing their topics and sharpening their focuses as they prepared their individual research projects for this semester. I was wandering about the classroom, offering assistance, advice, comments, whatever was required. Students needed only beckon, and I would approach.One student called out, "Professor, over here!"I walked over ... [Link]

ROK Drop » Henry Kissinger Falls Ill In South Korea

Posted 2 hours ago

Hopefully this isn’t anything serious for long time American diplomatic icon Henry Kissinger: Former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger was admitted to a hospital in Seoul, South Korea, on Saturday with a stomach virus, a doctor told CNN. “He is getting hydration and holding his food down,” Dr. John Linton of Yonsei Severance Hospital said. “All his signs are ... [Link]

ZenKimchi Korean Food Journal » Seoul-Gyoenggi Playoffs: HaejangGuk vs. Budae Jjigae

Posted 3 hours ago

Two dishes invented in Seoul that defined moments in the 20th century for Korea start this week of battles. HaejangGuk – This “hangover soup” was invented when Seoullites were under strict curfews from the pre-democracy days. HaejangGuk, a pork bone soup with dried cabbage and big Fred Flinstone chunks of meaty pork bones, satisfied late night revelers when they came ... [Link]

ZenKimchi Korean Food Journal » Central Playoffs: Makguksu vs. Ojingeo Sundae

Posted 4 hours ago

From Gangwon-do we start of with a dish from the mountains and one from the sea. Makguksu – Chilled buckwheat noodles with a rich beef broth, almost like a consomme. Garnished with radishes, Korean pear, cucumbers, crumbled dried seaweed a hard-boiled egg. Ojingeo Sundae – Squid stuffed like sausage and steamed. A streetside favorite. Note: There is a poll embedded ... [Link]

ZenKimchi Korean Food Journal » Southern Playoffs: Jeonju Bibimbap vs. Samhap

Posted 5 hours ago

The South kicks off with two dishes with passionate followers. Jeonju Bibimbap is the height of the mixed rice dish, combining delicate tastes into a complete whole. Samhap carries smaller but highly devoted following. This is the famous fermented skate served with steamed pork belly, raw garlic, hot peppers and sweet fresh kimchi. Note: There is a poll embedded within ... [Link]

ZenKimchi Korean Food Journal » Northern Playoffs: Mul Naengmyeon vs. Bibim Naengmyeon

Posted 6 hours ago

We start our battle in the North with two iconic dishes from Pyongyang and Hamheung. These chilly noodle dishes started as humble winter fare and now bring refreshing relief to summer heat. From Flickr Bibim Naengmyeon – Chilled buckwheat noodles mixed with pepper paste, cucumbers, radishes and other vegetables Mul Naengmyeon – Chilled buckwheat noodles floating in a beef broth ... [Link]

ComingAnarchy.com » Kaplan in Tokyo Report, Part 1: Speech

Posted 6 hours ago

What follows is a description of my experience, in fanboyish detail, of Robert Kaplan’s speech at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation on March 12, 2010. I was lucky enough to sit and chat with Mr Kaplan for more than a half hour after the event, at an exclusive reception. I will describe that in my next post. Today I would like ... [Link]

Chris Backe - AKA Chris in South Korea » March Madness - Korean style

Posted 6 hours ago

While I don't usually plug my friends websites / blogs (except, of course, if I'm getting paid - HA HA HA), a project of Joe McPherson's from the venerable ZenKimchi will combine March Madness with Korean foods. From the introductory page:Korean foods from different regions compete for fame and glory on the international stage. Which cuisine will reign supreme? Here’s ... [Link]

AMPONTAN » The studliness of grass-eating men

Posted 9 hours ago

“GRASS-EATING MEN” is an expression used to describe the allegedly limp and wimpy young Japanese man of today. It became a catchphrase of sorts last year, and was quickly glommed by those elements of the Anglosphere mass media who scarf up this type of story quicker than a free hamburger and beer. From their perspective, it also dovetailed nicely with ... [Link]

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