[HanCinema's Digest] Food Lovers' Lane

Make cold cucumber soup in a flash with My Korean Kitchen, explore Seoul with makgeolli in mind with this listicle from 10 Magazine, these Korean-Venezuelan brothers are making fine work for a good cause, and an innovative young entrepreneur reaps the rewards of her decision to sow.

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"COLD CUCUMBER SOUP"

Looking for that perfect appetiser/side dish to beat the heat? If you've got 15 minutes, Sue from My Korean Kitchen has got an energising option for you. Sue regularly shares popular Korean dishes, and cold cucumber soup (Oi Naengguk) is no exception. Koreans will tell you this "slightly salty, sweet and tangy vinegary" dish will help replenish your appetite and perhaps put a spring in your step. To bring out the ocean flavours, Sue adds something of her own to the mix...

...READ ON MY KOREAN KITCHEN

"THE 10 BEST MAKGEOLLI BARS IN SEOUL"

Love listicles? 10 Magazine's Albert Kim, a Korean-American based in Seoul, has curated this great list of places in the capital to experience one of Korea's most popular traditional liquors, makgeolli: "Beloved by farmers and the working class, makgeolli is a sweet, rice wine that is Korea's oldest alcoholic drink". (Unlike soju, makgeolli has a richer texture and a lower alcohol content.) A big part of the culture of drinking makgeolli is the social aspect, so great bars, salons and restaurants are always good to know to move closer to that authentic experience.

...READ ON 10 MAGAZINE

"Why the Korean-Venezuelan Brothers Make Chocolate"

Boutique and 'craft' cafes and shops seem to be flourishing in Korea's capital, Seoul. Modern Korean's appreciation of the finer things is revealed in the number of thriving independent enterprises. Part of the attraction comes not only from producing excellent quality products; the story and values of the makers themselves are important to more and more consumers. In this insert on Korea Exposé you'll meet a pair of brothers who have created a brand of designer Korean chocolate that also helps to raise awareness about the state of Venezuelan and its people, the source of their product.

...WATCH ON KOREA EXPOSE

"[Herald Interview] Discovering new ways to farm and sell produce from rural Hwacheon"

South Korea is often held up as an innovation leader in the modern world, and with stories like this, it's easy to understand why. After being disillusioned by city life and her prospects in it, Song Ju-hee (now 29), returned to her hometown of Hwacheon and managed to leverage the country's dense social media network to attract thousands of supporters online. A successful new business emerged. "The moment when I sit in the middle of the field, watch my crops grow and drink a cup of coffee with my husband, I feel like I'm on top of the world", said Song with satisfaction in this interview on the Korean Herald...

...READ ON THE KOREA HERALD