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It ain't Hollywood, but North Korean cinema only has room for one star

Anonymous — Mon, 04 Apr 2005 05:48:14 +0000

* * * PYONGYANG, April 4, 2005 - In North Korea's version of Hollywood, there is only room for one star: the nation's "Dear Leader", movie buff extraordinaire, scriptwriter and casting agent all...

The Joy of Samgyetang

Anonymous — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:00:48 +0000

A tonic for the health in both warm and cold weather and a mental stimulant, this amazing dish is also said to provide a libidinous boost for fun in the boudoir.

'The Way Home' Korean Recipes & Photos

Anonymous — Thu, 28 Jul 2005 01:58:15 +0000

This Korean menu designed to accompany the film 'The Way Home' includes: Kujolp'an Appetizer Platter with Pancake Wraps Spicy Kimchi Tofu Soup Ginger Beef Salad Bulgogi Mixed Grill Asian Stir-Fry...

12,001 Miracles At North Korea's Mount Kumgang

Anonymous — Mon, 16 Aug 2004 01:32:15 +0000

Can the sound of a temple bell call forth a mountain range? It would seem unlikely. But in the case of Korea's "holy of holies" Mount Kumgang (aka Kumgangsan, Geumgangsan National Park or the "Diamond...

Film Review: Painted Fire

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:02:43 +0000

Nineteenth century Korea on the cusp of a political maelstrom is the setting for this biography of painter Jang Seung-up.

Recipe: Korean Grilled Trout

Anonymous — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 06:34:07 +0000

This spicy whole fish dish is not only impressive and delicious, it's also easy. With its simple sauce mixture, and its one-step cooking method, it's ready to serve in about twenty minutes.

Recipe: Korean Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Dipping Sauce

Anonymous — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:45:12 +0000

This recipe is a ‘portmanteau' of two Korean dishes: Bulgogi Grill, and an appetizer called Kujolp'an. simply a variety of meats...

Cambodia's bizarre North Korean restaurant drawing crowds

Anonymous — Tue, 09 Dec 2003 05:14:16 +0000

SIEM REAP, Cambodia, Dec 7, 2003 - A North Korean restaurant in this western Cambodian town, better known as the gateway to the famed Angkor temple complex, is fast becoming a tourist attraction in...

Recipe: Spicy Pulled-Beef with Scallion Pancake Wraps

Anonymous — Sat, 29 May 2010 23:09:51 +0000

These tasty Korean-style wraps feature subtly spicy pulled beef, delicately fresh and flexible scallion pancakes for wrapping, sticky rice as a filling element, lettuce for a pleasant crunch, and the savory braising liquid for the perfect dip.

'Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter...and Spring' Korean Recipes & Photos

Anonymous — Tue, 30 May 2006 19:14:21 +0000

This Korean menu features a tasty assortment of traditional condiments as well as two styles of dumplings, a spicy soup, a fresh presentation of Korean Mixed Grill, and a rich dessert. Sweet & Salty...

Film Review: The Harmonium in My Memory

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 23:55:11 +0000

To Sir With Love meets The Road Home in this endearing tale of Yun Hong-yeon, an adolescent girl with an unrequited crush on her teacher, Mr. Kang, who in turn has a crush on Miss Eun-hee Yang, a pretty fellow teacher...

Film Review: 3-Iron

Anonymous — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 22:52:02 +0000

A moody and mysterious Korean film, 3-Iron follows Tae-suk, a fetching young man on a sporty silver motorcycle as he prowls the neighborhoods of Seoul each day in search of vacant lodgings for the night.

Recipe: Fire Chicken

Anonymous — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:45:45 +0000

Get ready for a fiery treat with this popular Korean pub snack. Bits of chicken are soy-marinated, slathered with a chili-laced barbeque sauce, and broiled to a crispy char. Spicy delicious!

Tour operator opens door on secretive N. Korea

Anonymous — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:27:41 +0000

Nick Bonner's Koryo Tours takes travelers to North Korea

War Without End

Anonymous — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 05:32:52 +0000

A review of The Korean War, by Peter Lowe.