Chef at RheeOak presents Korean-French cuisine
By 10 Media on May 24, 2013 | 5:23 pm | 0 Comments
Hidden within the streets of Apgujeong Rodeo, the luxurious RheeOak is now serving up a unique blend of French and Korean cuisine. Head Chef and CEO Sung-hyuk Lee is a graduate of both New York’s French Culinary Institute (FCI) and Le Cordon Bleu. The chef cites his grandmother as his inspiration, as she taught him the secrets of the royal kitchen when he was young. By
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Foodie Finds: The Whole Chicken, Publique
By 10 Media on May 24, 2013 | 5:16 pm | 0 Comments
The Whole Chicken | Words and shots by Jo-Anna Lynch | Sijo Myeongdong Dalk Hanmari 시조 명동 닭한마리 There’s nothing like a good ol’ chicken noodle soup, and at Sijo Myeongdong Dalk Hanmari () you can have it, Korean style. Dalk Hanmari, literally meaning “one chicken”, is the Korean answer to your old homestyle favorite. Order your
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A Taste in Korea: Saeujeot 새우젓
By 10 Media on May 24, 2013 | 5:01 pm | 0 Comments
Saeujeot 새우젓 Salted and Fermented Shrimp Paste | Words by Joyce Kong | shots courtesy daegeun sanghoe cave saeujeot Not all salts are created equal nor do they always look necessarily like salt. In Vietnam, a little fish sauce brings flavor and balance to a bowl of pho. In Italy, pickled anchovies round out the perfect marinara sauce. In Korea,
History: The Innocence of Childhood in Joseon
By 10 Media on May 24, 2013 | 4:53 pm | 0 Comments
During the late Joseon era, Koreans were well-known for their fondness for children—not only their own, but foreign children as well. While many children thrived on the attention, others did not. Annie Heron, who was born in Seoul in 1886, recalled waking up one morning to the sound of her papered door being punctured by a mob of fingers. It was through these
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Jeolla Discovery: Big City Pampering Spa LaQua in JeonJu
By 10 Media on May 24, 2013 | 4:44 pm | 0 Comments
Words and shots by Barun Sarkar For a town as small as Jeonju, Spa LaQua provides the sophistication of a sauna built for a much bigger, swankier city—but for a fraction of the price. Open 24 hours, it is not to be missed if you’re in town. Trickling waterfalls and thatched huts sure don’t sound like Korea, but that’s exactly what awaits at Spa LaQua, a
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An Interview with Okhwan Yoon : Biking for Peace
By 10 Media on May 24, 2013 | 4:31 pm | 0 Comments
Words by Michael Johnstone, shots by Maria-Teresa Bilotta and Zack Cluley When Okhwan Yoon speaks, the room falls silent. His words are deliberate and carefully considered, with a cadence and rhythm reminiscent of a monk emerging from years of solitude and contemplation. But despite his vast insight and calm demeanor, he is not a spiritual leader—at least not in
ChungCheong Discovery: Flipside Fitness and Hulk’s Boxing
By 10 Media on May 24, 2013 | 4:23 pm | 0 Comments
One boxer’s journey turns into a fitness revolution in Cheonan and beyond. | Words by Amy Berezowski-Kim | In Cheonan, there’s a name that is often mentioned; a name with which 60+ foreign females already identify: Flipside Fitness. What was initially intended to be a social club providing its members with healthy community alternatives has grown into an
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DMZ Photography: 60 Years Through June 16th, 2013 | Dream Forest Art Center
By 10 Media on May 24, 2013 | 3:42 pm | 0 Comments
National Geographic and LIFE journalists show the many sides of the DMZ. To be standing in the world’s most heavily militarized border, Korea’s DMZ, is an experience that simultaneously evokes excitement and fear. In 2008, when I conjured up the bravery to venture to the DMZ, the trip served as a reminder of the dark perpetual conflict between the
10 Questions with Cody Hunter, CEO of Reebok CrossFit Sentinel
By 10 Media on May 16, 2013 | 3:54 pm | 1 Comment
10 sat down with one of Korea’s most well-known expat fitness gurus, Cody Hunter, for a chat about burpees, chocolate, and Cody’s rapidly-expanding fitness brand, Reebok Crossfit Sentinel. 1. So can you explain to a total beginner: What are Sentinel CrossFit gyms? Reebok CrossFit Sentinel boxes (gyms) are very unique here in Korea. They offer an experience
{Korean Destination} Incheon to Busan by Bike
By 10 Media on May 10, 2013 | 12:00 am | 1 Comment
|Words by Malcolm Wrest, illustrations by Pat Volz| Korea has a vast amount of natural beauty telescoped into an endearingly petite compass. However, that beauty will remain largely undiscovered if you do not trouble yourself to venture out beyond the urban settings in which so many of us are employed. As many are already aware, Korea boasts numerous hiking trails that
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