Pyongyang

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...

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...

'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...

Shaken... Not Stir Fried: 007 Does Asia

Anonymous — Sun, 11 Jan 2004 05:26:30 +0000

You Only Live Twice: Bond prevents SPECTRE from starting a war between the U.S. and Russia... Octopussy: Bond tracks down a Russian general and prevents him from conquering all of Europe... Tomorrow...

Yellow Sea island caught in Cold War tides

Anonymous — Tue, 14 Oct 2003 01:36:52 +0000

It takes five hours steaming on a down-at-heel passenger ferry from the port city of Inchon to reach Baekryong island, a frontline outpost manned by South Korea's crack "Black Dragon" marine brigade.