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[Weekender] Early Chuseok advances harvesttime
JANGSU, North Jeolla Province ― This year’s Chuseok, Korean Thanksgiving Day, falls in the second week of September, the earliest in 38 years. Chuseok, one of the major traditional Korean holidays, celebrates the fall harvest and abundance on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar. The moon is said to look fuller on Chuseok than on any other day.But the early Chuseok this year has advanced the harvesttime and delivery start for products and gifts by two weeks to a month. Chuseok
TravelSept. 5, 2014
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[Weekender] Chuseok’s diverse culinary traditions
In kitchens across the nation, families gather together to make traditional Korean dishes for Chuseok, one of South Korea’s largest annual holidays. This Sunday, households will be busy crafting songpyeon, half-moon-shaped rice cakes, and other delicacies to offer up to ancestors in appreciation of a good harvest this coming Monday morning. Those ceremonial tables, loaded to bursting with carefully prepared food, will vary from home to home, serving as edible symbols of the foodways of each fami
FoodSept. 5, 2014
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[Weekender] Parks, folk villages offer variety of festive choices
Chuseok, oftentimes referred to as Korean Thanksgiving, is one of the country’s most celebrated holidays and ushers in the fall season. Traditionally a time to spend at home with family members and loved ones, Chuseok is all about sharing in the riches of good company and good eats. However, for those looking for ways to spend the upcoming holiday outside the home, Seoul has countless destinations that are offering wide-ranging events and activities for both locals and expats alike. These opport
CultureSept. 5, 2014
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[Weekender] Substitute holiday system in force
This year’s exceptionally early Chuseok holidays mark the first time the “substitute holiday system,” which guarantees an extra day off in lieu of public holidays that fall on a Sunday, will be implemented. As expected, all government organizations and most large companies will observe the extra holiday, whereas many small and medium-sized businesses cannot afford to offer a day off, to the dismay of their employees.The departure terminal of Incheon International Airport is crowded with travelle
CultureSept. 5, 2014
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Finding beauty in ancestral rites
As the Chuseok holiday approaches, the life of Cho Gwi-bun is beginning to resemble that of a student preparing for an important exam. From a long to-do list, which mostly consists of grocery shopping, preparing the ingredients and cooking, she prioritizes and organizes daily tasks and gets her act together according to her plan. She tries to stay fit for the big day, avoiding any chance of catching a cold or flu.All of her endeavors will culminate in the setting of a table on Chuseok morning. T
CultureSept. 5, 2014
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Calendar
Pop music“Let’s Rock Festival”: The upcoming “Let’s Rock Festival” is gearing up to feature some of the country’s most notable indie bands in a two-day outdoor rock fest. The festival will include headlining acts Clazziquai Project, Peppertones, Zitten, Sister’s Barbershop, Crying Nut, No Brain, Guckkasten and Rose Motel as well as more than 30 other acts. The two-day indie music festival will be held at the Nanji Hangang Park on Sept. 20 and 21. Ticket prices are listed at 66,000 won for a one-
CultureSept. 5, 2014
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Eva Longoria shows passion for acting, activism and philanthropy
At a notoriously schmoozy West Hollywood lunch spot, former “Desperate Housewife” Eva Longoria pays far more attention to the soft-spoken busboy than any of the nipped and tucked Hollywood types vying for her attention.“Mi amor!” she greets the slight Latino man as he approaches her table with a coffee refill. He converses with her in Spanish as if the two have known each other for ages. “How is the family?” she asks. “Your son is going to UCLA now? Felicidades!”After he leaves, Longoria beams.
FilmSept. 5, 2014
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Eyelike: R&B singer Tank unbalanced on ‘Stronger’
R&B singer Tank unbalanced on ‘Stronger’Tank“Stronger”(Atlantic Records)Tank made a mark in R&B over the years for earnestly pouring his heart out on ballads such as “Maybe I Deserve” and “Please Don’t Go,” as well as writing songs for Jamie Foxx, Aaliyah and others.Showing passion is Tank’s strong suit, but the singer lacks some of that fervor on his latest release, “Stronger.” He sounds like a different version of himself on the first half of his sixth album, and that’s not a good thing. On th
PerformanceSept. 5, 2014
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Box Office
Lucy (France)Opened Sept. 3SF, Action. Directed by Luc BessonTwenty-five-year-old Lucy (Scarlett Johansson) lives an ordinary life in Taiwan before she is abducted by Mr. Jang (Choi Min-sik), a brutal drug lord of the town. She is forced to serve as a drug mule to smuggle a synthetic drug called CPH4 to Europe by having it sewn into her abdomen. But the drug pouch accidently breaks inside her body, mysteriously giving her superhuman powers, including telepathy, psychokinesis and the ability to e
FilmSept. 5, 2014
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Hot pepper town swept by heat wave
Though the hot peppers of Korea may not be as famous as the habanero of Mexico or bhut jolokia of northeast India, one local variety hangs high above the rest. When served on the stem at restaurants, to be dipped in doenjang sauce, customers are warned that it’s a Cheongyang pepper. Often, these warnings come with a touch of affection and pride in these sometimes green, sometimes red firebrands, called “gochu” in Korean.After many scorching encounters with these peppers in restaurants across the
TravelSept. 5, 2014
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In Denver, finding people willing to share car, room and meal
DENVER ― Meet my friends Joanna, Jo and Brenton, and Beth. They really helped me out on my recent trip to Denver.Joanna lent me her car. Jo gave up his room and crashed in Brenton’s room so I would have a place to sleep. Beth invited me for a lovely dinner.Thing is, I didn’t know any of them before my recent trip here.These trusting souls are part of the sharing economy, also called collaborative consumption or peer-to-peer sharing, which may be the hottest trend in travel since the birth of fre
TravelSept. 5, 2014
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Whitewater, wineries add to Boise vacation value
With easy access to multiple national forests and recreation areas, an extensive Basque community with food and cultural offerings and an impressive urban green space, the city of Boise, Idaho, has a surprising number of experiences to offer the high-energy traveler. And with direct flights from cities such as Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles and Denver, it’s easier to get to than many people might realize. It’s also particularly affordable, allowing you to make the most of your vacation dollars.Ac
TravelSept. 5, 2014
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Around the hotels
Fall package at Lotte Hotel Seoul Lotte Hotel Seoul is presenting a fall package that includes a picnic at a royal palace in Seoul. The “walk package,” priced at 280,000 won, includes a one-night stay in a superior room, breakfast for two, a picnic box containing four pieces of bread and two cups of coffee, and an admission ticket to four major historical sites in Seoul, including Gyeongbokgung Palace, Deoksugung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine. The hotel will hold Oktoberfest 2014 from Sept. 20 to Oc
FoodSept. 5, 2014
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Panda Express opens in Seoul
Korean staff present sample dishes during a celebration marking the opening of the first Asian branch of Panda Express in Seoul on Wednesday.Panda Express, a chain of restaurants serving American-Chinese cuisine, launched its first Asian branch in Seoul on Wednesday. The global restaurant chain joined hands with Seoul-based SF Innovation Co. to open Korea’s first Panda Express in the basement of Lotte Department Store in downtown Seoul. SF Innovation is a Korean restaurant business well-known fo
FoodSept. 5, 2014
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Perks of pickling
It used to be that pickling was something only your grandmother did. But that doesn’t apply anymore.Younger generations are embracing pickling as a way to explore their interest in food, preserve the season’s bounty and cut their food budgets.These days, pickling is so trendy that it’s even been parodied by the comedy show “Portlandia.” In one skit, the actors’ penchant for pickling gets out of control as they drop everything from parking tickets to dead birds into jars of vinegar.Jokes aside, p
FoodSept. 5, 2014
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Wanjajeon (pan fried meatballs in egg batter)
Wanjajeon (pan fried meatballs in egg batter) (Korean Bapsang)Most Korean homes make several types of jeon dishes (pan-fried battered food) for their holiday feasts. Wanjajeon is among the popular choices. Meatballs are called gogi wanja in Korean and used in many traditional dishes such as soups or hotpots. When they are egg-battered and pan-fried, they are called wanjajeon. They are also commonly called “donggeurangttaeng,” meaning “a round thing.”To make jeon, the meatballs are gently pressed
FoodSept. 5, 2014
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YG trainee rapper Bobby wins ‘Show Me the Money’
YG trainee Bobby proved he has what it takes to be a hip-hop artist Thursday night by beating out underground rapper Iron to win the third season of Mnet rap survival program “Show Me the Money.” It was an electrifying final episode of the competition, kicking off with the final three contestants squaring off in two matchups ― Brand New team’s C Jamm versus Iron and then Bobby versus Iron in the final ― with the theme being money for the semifinals. In the last semifinal matchup, C Jamm hit the
Sept. 5, 2014
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Enjoy traditional Chuseok at Namsangol
Poster for “Five Noblemen’s Harvest Feast.” (Namsangol Hanok Village)For those wanting to enjoy a traditional Chuseok holiday feast, Namsangol Hanok Village at the foot of Mount Namsan in Seoul is holding a two-day festival. The village consists of five hanok (traditional Korean houses) of the Joseon era (1392-1910).Titled “Five Nobleman’s Harvest Feast,” the event showcases a traditional Chuseok feast at yangban (nobles) residence Monday and Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Highlights of the feas
PerformanceSept. 5, 2014
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(Photo News) EunB’s funeral
A mourner carries a picture of EunB of the K-pop girl group Ladies’ Code during her funeral service at Korea University Hospital, Seoul, Friday. EunB, whose real name is Koh Eun-bi, died in a car crash on Wednesday. She was 22. (Yonhap)
PerformanceSept. 5, 2014
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Jaejoong’s fashion brand to be released in China
The fashion brand Moldir, closely linked to the Korean pop icon Jaejoong, is set to join hands with the fashion brand Deconetishion.The two firms are currently in talks on founding a joint venture targeting China’s fashion market, according to local news reports Thursday. Deconetishion is to be in charge of product manufacturing and marketing in China.Moldir was launched in September 2013, with Jaejoong owning the largest number of shares and serving as the art director for its products, which i
Sept. 5, 2014