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  [K-People] Chef Kim Rockhun vows to ‘make gimbap a global gastronomic icon like sushi'

  *(The following is a word-for-word translation of an original interview article written in Korean.) [K-People] Chef Kim Rockhun vows to 'make gimbap a global gastronomic icon like sushi' B
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  S. Korea issues navigation warning amid planned N.K. rocket launch

  SEOUL, Nov. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's oceans ministry said Tuesday it has issued a navigation warning for ships, responding to North Korea's upcoming space rocket launch set to take place in less than two weeks.The notification, issued at
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  Importer of Tsingtao beer vows in-depth hygiene inspection over urination scandal

  SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean importer of China's Tsingtao beer said Friday it will conduct an in-depth hygiene inspection of imported beers, as concerns grow over a video showing a worker at a Tsingtao factory urinating into a tank be
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  China to require its fishing vessels within S. Korea's EEZ to activate tracking devices

  SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- China has agreed to require its fishing vessels operating in South Korea's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to keep their tracking devices on beginning in May next year, Seoul's oceans ministry said Friday. The agreemen
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  Old-school Sindang-dong awakening as Seoul hipsters’ hideout

  Old-school Sindang-dong awakening as Seoul hipsters’ hideoutBy Joonha Yoo SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) - The old downtown of Seoul has many specialty streets enriched with history.Along the southern skirts
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  Koreans cannot do without good 'gukbap,' says self-built soup CEO

  Koreans cannot do without good 'gukbap,' says self-built soup CEO By Chung Joo-won SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- Koreans simply cannot do without a good, steaming hot bowl of gukbap,
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  Minister assures safety of S. Korean seafood amid Japan's wastewater release

  SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- The oceans minister has reassured that South Korea's seafood is safe to consume despite concerns about the discharge of contaminated water from Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant."My conviction that our oce
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  McDonald's Korea to increase prices of 13 items next week

  SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- McDonald's Korea said Thursday it will increase the price of 13 menu items by an average 3.7 percent, including the signature Big Mac, next week due to higher food and shipping costs.Under the plan, the price of a Big M
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  S. Korea formally accepts WTO deal on fisheries subsidies

  SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's industry ministry said Tuesday the government has formally accepted an agreement by the World Trade Organization (WTO) aimed at banning subsidies for illegal fishing.The agreement centers on prohibiting su
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  Hitejinro to build 1st overseas production plant in Vietnam

  SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- Hitejinro Co., South Korea's leading beverage maker, said Monday it has signed an agreement with an industrial park operator in Vietnam to build its first overseas plant.The company said it signed a land and infrastruct
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  S. Korean fried chicken franchise Kyochon opens 1st store in Hawaii

  SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- Kyochon F&B Co., one of South Korea's major fried chicken brands, opened its first store in Hawaii last week and plans to open four more over the next two years, the company said Friday. The store offers Kyochon's si
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  Birthday Cafe of Park Jeong Woo from TREASURE at Hapjeong

  Today, I visited Park Jeong Woo from TREASURE’s birthday café. It was held in Café Monroe located at Hapjeong Station. Café was located 5-minute away from Hapjeong Station.When I entered into the
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  Want some good bagels?

  Want some good bagels?By Chung Joo-won Bagel is either "an office snack," or "a quick bite," -- in most parts of the world EXCEPT Korea, I think. In Korea? I think people thi
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  Imports of Japanese seafood dip for 5th month in Aug.

  SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korean imports of Japanese seafood fell for the fifth consecutive month in August on concerns over Japan's release of treated radioactive water, government data showed Monday.Seoul imported US$7.81 million worth
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  McDonald's Korea adopts voice guidance service for kiosks

  SEOUL, Sept. 15 (Yonhap) -- McDonald's Korea said Friday it has updated its self-service kiosk with a voice guidance service at some of its Seoul stores for the first time in Asia as part of its efforts to improve accessibility and convenience fo
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  (Yonhap Feature) 60 yrs of ramyeon: from hunger food to S. Korea's key export item

  By Kim Na-youngSEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- Decades ago, instant noodles were a comfort food that helped alleviate hunger in South Korea. Now, ramyeon has become a K-sensation that is quickly capturing the global palate.The oil-fried instant noodles w
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  Bibigo's Seaweed Snack sold at Britain's major supermarket chains

  SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korean food giant CJ Cheiljedang Corp. said Thursday its Seaweed Snack product is now sold in major supermarket chains in Britain as part of efforts to reach out to more consumers and expand its healthy snack busines
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  Birthday Cafe of Stray Kids at Hongdae

  Have you visited Birthday Café? Birthday Café is a café where fans celebrate the birthday of their favorite idol members. Normally, it is held in Seoul but sometimes it is held in the provinces or
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  Canadian coffee brand Tim Hortons to open 1st shop in S. Korea

  SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- Tim Hortons will open its first store in South Korea this year, officials said Tuesday. On Tuesday, Canada's top coffee chain officially began preparing for the opening of its shop in the Urban Hive building in Seoul&#
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  K-BAGUETTE PARTY: "Paris Croissant" in Seoraemaeul

  K-BAGUETTE PARTY: "Paris Croissant" in Seoraemaeul I’m a 빵순이 (bbangsooni, "bread foodie"). I don’t bake (there’s no oven at my place), but I’m always ready to sp