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ike many Americans, I re- their ilk, which began a long solve to lose weight every The Meat and odyssey of low-carb self-denial, New Year. The semantics during which I believed in strict Max D. Lederer Jr. L Publisher of my annual pledges may vary adherence to an eating plan that Lt. Col. Richard E. McClintic — “get fit,” “eat healthy,” “fit Potatoes of Life looked like “Cool Hand Luke” at Commander into my jeans and still be able to a Brazilian meat festival. At first, Chris Verigan breathe” — and my success rate the notion of unlimited butter, Engagement Director has been highly unstable. But my bacon, cheese and chicken skin Marie Woods Publishing and Media Design Director motivation is always the same: Lisa Smith Molinari was liberating. But I developed Chris Carlson Rid myself of that stubborn 10 unfamiliar feelings like cravings Publishing and Media Design Manager pounds of flab that has haunted for vegetables and worried that Eric Lee me since my mid-20s. I might grow carnivorous fangs. Advertising and Circulation Manager either escaped from long-term shuffled or Y classes I took, I al- Over the past three decades, Admittedly, I never got around Enrique “Rick” W. Villanueva Jr. captivity or was suffering a ma- ways knew that my weight loss I’ve tried almost every diet in Korea Area Manager jor cardiac event. goals would fail without a proper to doing Paleo, mostly because one form or another, which, ar- Jinsun Song After having babies in the diet plan. the history geek in me rejected Operations Manager guably, renders me an expert on the premise that our prehistoric Kentaro Shimura the subject. ‘90s, I bought VHS tapes allow- An old favorite was “The Production Manager ancestors ate pistachio crusted In my attempts to succeed, ing me to exercise at home dur- Cleveland Clinic” diet, which Rie Miyoshi ing nap time. There were videos had nothing to do with the salmon filets, when we all know Engagement Manager I’ve found that most diet plans by Kathy Smith, Jane Fonda, famed hospital, and was also their diet included bugs and de- Denisse Rauda fall into one of four general cat- Denise Austin, and one MTV’s slanderously called “the three- caying gazelle carcasses. Publishing and Media Design Editor egories: This New Year, I might give Publishing and Media Design Writers 1. Low-fat diets, otherwise known as “The Grind” hip-hop dance tape day Army diet,” “the American ChiHon Kim that I botched. Although I wore Heart Association diet” and “the the Fast Metabolism Diet a go Shoji Kudaka “Self-induced agony”; because it involves a healthy ro- Takahiro Takiguchi my husband’s Navy sweatpants hot dog and ice cream diet.” I 2. Low-carb diets, otherwise known tation of low-fat, high-carb, low- Layout Designers as “A good excuse to eat bacon”; because I didn’t own spandex usually achieved success, losing Mamoru Inoue carb, and balanced days every and leg warmers, I turn-stepped, ten pounds in three days. The Yukiyo Oda 3. Subscription diets, otherwise known week. However, it also requires Yuko Okazaki kick-ball-changed and free only problem? On the fourth day Kayoko Shimoda as “Weight loss for suckers;” and buying the book, meticulous re- styled my way across my living when normal eating resumed, Multimedia Consultants 4. Fad diets, otherwise known as “Yeah, cord keeping, strict adherence to room every afternoon. I’d gain it all back. 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Eventually, I discovered Sug- Email: meatandpotatoesoflife@ swerving. Passers-by thought I’d No matter how many miles I ar Busters, Adkins, Dukan and googlemail.com FEBRUARY 4 – FEBRUARY 17, 2021 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC STRIPES KOREA 3 4 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC FEBRUARY 4 – FEBRUARY 17, 2021 Speakin’ Korean -keu jom ju-si-ge-sseo-yo?

I will use chopsticks.cks. „ Jeo-neun jeot-ga-ra-geul sa-yong-ha-kke-yo. BY CHIHON KIM, no-no as it resembles a funeral tradition. STRIPES KOREA Whether you’ve mastered the art of chopsticks „ These are metal chopsticks. back home before coming to Korea or not, you’ve I-geon soe jeot-ga-rak-i-e-yo. ince their invention in ancient China more than 3,000 years ago, chopsticks have been widely probably noticed that the chopsticks here are a little I’m used to wooden chopsticks. Sused in Asian countries. In , “jeot- different than what you’re used to. „ garak” means chopsticks. In Korea, chopsticks come in a variety of metals Jeo-neun na-mu jeot-ga-rak-i ik-suk-hae-yo. Being an important tool for or stainless steel. Though the dining, Koreans learn to use reason behind this is often de- „ I need to practice using them. “jeotgarak” as infants. Ko- bated, it is believed that Ko- Jeo-neun jeot-ga-rak-jil yeon-seub-eul hae- reans consider the handling rean royalty first introduced ya hae-yo. of chopsticks a necessity for silver chopsticks as a way to good table manners, and for detect poison in their food. It „ Can I have a fork, please? children and adults alike, table was thought the metal would Po-keu jom ju-si-ge-sseo-yo? manners are very important. change color if the food was, This even extends to the man- in fact, poisoned. Later, brass ner in which the chopsticks and iron chopsticks would In Korea, we love to share our food, so our chop- are presented in the table set- gain popularity amongst non- sticks are slightly longer, making it easier to share ting: in Korea they are placed royals. dishes and reach across the table for that last piece vertically on Diners will also find spoons of juicy bulgogi. the table. with long handles accompany Since metal tends to be a little slippery for picking Growing up, the chopstick set. In Korea, food up, the chopsticks in Korea come flat, rectangu- I remember my File Photo when it comes to rice and soup father teaching dishes, the spoon reigns king; lar and rough at the ends for good gripping purposes. me how to pick chopsticks are used for the Despite all the scolding and the rigorous training up black beans he had sides. Suejo is the term for refers to the chopstick I had to endure, like many Westerners, I still feel scattered on the table and spoon set. “Suejo” is a play on the Korean word uncomfortable using stainless steel chopsticks. But, with only chop- sticks. “sutgarak” for spoon and “jeotgarak” for chopsticks. at least I won’t have to worry about my food being I also remember getting scolded for sticking chop- But be careful! Using both simultaneously is consid- poisoned. sticks straight into rice. Same as in Japan, this is a ered unsightly and rude. [email protected] FEBRUARY 4 – FEBRUARY 17, 2021 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC STRIPES KOREA 5

No Brand Burger offers inexpensive and delicious food

STORY AND PHOTOS BY CHIHON KIM, I took a skeptical first bite STRIPES KOREA and found that the flavor took ߡѢ٘ےADDRESS: ֢࠳ this burger beyond my expec- [ENG] 18, Pyeongtaek 2-ro, Pyeongtaek-si till on the hunt for the tations. It was tasty though the 18 ۽KOR]҃ӝಣఖदಣఖ] best burger, I decided meat was slightly dry, but still to try Shinsegae chain [NAVER MAP] http://naver.me/5O5ERCgv S HOURS: a steal for the price. The Cae- 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Break time 3 – 5 p.m. restaurant NBB, which just sar salad was a generous por- (Closed on Sundays) popped up in Pyeongtaek last tion and worth every penny. PHONE: 031-651-0045 year. The rest of NBB’s menu PRICE RANGE: 12,000 – 20,000 won NBB, which means No will also give you a lot of bang WEBSITE: http://www.nobrandburger.com/ Brand Burger, opened its first for your buck. Among other TAKE NOTE: Social distancing at the take-out location in Hongdae back in burger options, the Meat Ma- line and at the kiosk is mandatory at NBB. 2019. The burgers from NBB nia burger stood out to me. have quickly gained it some in- This one comes stacked with ternet fame, and now the chain two thick patties, two slices has rapidly expanded through- spacious restaurant a 5-min- the kiosk and sat down to wait lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, of cheese, onion, pickle, and out the Peninsula. ute-walk away from Pyeong- for my NBB signature burger, and sauce, it looked like a con- topped with an egg. For sides, You’ll find the clean and taek Station. I ordered from which set me back 3,500 won venience store burger rather NBB has coleslaw, cheese (or about $3.20) and chicken than fresh-made. balls, chicken nugget and Caesar salad for 3,800 won. more. And, I’m already plan- The burger patties consist of ning my next visit, where I’m a combination of ground going to try NBB’s baguette and pork, which is why the pizza sprinkled with cheese price is just right. While the and a variety of toppings to meat might not be attractive choose from. to burger purists who prefer NBB does not offer custom- 100 percent beef patties, the ization of its burgers and your low cost wouldn’t allow me to drink refill is free the first pass up the promise of a tasty time only. But, you’ll get a de- burger. Soon, my fully loaded cent meal for a low price, and burger arrived, and truth be that’s what makes NBB a good told, despite the two pieces choice to get your burger fix. of melted American cheese, [email protected] 6 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC FEBRUARY 4 – FEBRUARY 17, 2021 best frozen dumplings to buy at 5 Korean grocery stores

Gohyang STORY AND PHOTOS BY CHIHON KIM, Launched in the late 1980s by STRIPES KOREA HAITAI Confectionery and Foods, this item spearheaded the frozen, ready-made oing almost nothing industry in Korea. These are what most is one of the ways Koreans think of when they think of frozen dumplings. D I’ve spent recent You’ll find them in the freezer in green and red packag- weekends and holidays. But there ing. The unique taste of these dumplings has stayed the is always one thing I accomplish: same for over 30 years. This classic item is stuffed with Satisfying my hunger. pork (13%), tofu, onion, chives, cabbage, glass , sug- In times like these when going ar, , and more. Compared to others, these dump- out for dinner isn’t a smart option, lings tend to have thicker wrappers and the frozen dumplings are an easy mi- filling is a bit underwhelming. If you crowaveable meal readily avail- prefer thinner dumpling skin, this might not be your pick, but able at the grocery store. Plus, the price is what there are many varieties to try, makes these pop- so my go-to meal never gets old. ular. Below, I’ve gathered a small list of the frozen dumplings Bibigo mandu brands I reach for when I do my pre-lazy day Bibigo is a famous food brand in South Korea launched shopping. Give by food company CJ Cheil Jedang. Bibigo dumplings come in many varieties but my go-to item is the wang gyoza that them a try! has a good amount of protein (25.41%) and seven assorted vegetables. Another favorite from this company is Bibi- go’s kimchi wang gyoza. While other companies use fermented kimchi, this brand’s kimchi is fresh and gives a clean taste with a pleasant texture. FEBRUARY 4 – FEBRUARY 17, 2021 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC STRIPES KOREA 7 Chungjungwon minsok sonmandu Pulmuone yalpi If you’re looking for average dumplings at a reasonable price, mandu then these are for you. They’re These dumplings not bad but they’re not great. These appeared on shelves will get you a good quantity for a in early 2019 and good price, but don’t expect quality. have grown to become big sell- ers. The secret to Pulmoune’s success is the generous filling and chewy, delicate wrapper. At 0.7mm thick, the wrapper on these dump- lings is the thinnest on the market. I love these not only because they have the most meat comparted to other brands (33.22%), but also HongKong Banjum mandu because the filling includes a wide variety of nutri- HongKong Banjum’s seafood kyoja man- ent-dense ingredients like king oyster mushroom, du is made with pork (21.56%), chicken meat, cabbage, onion, garlic, pumpkin, and ginger. Also, shrimp, squid mixed with cabbage and there are no sketchy ingredients hiding in here and green onions. The filling also contains no MSG. I highly recommend these dumplings, but oyster sauce and some flavor enhancers. please stay away from the chili dumplings from this If you don’t mind some artificial season- company that are full of crazy spicy chili. Even if ing, this is a good mid-range choice in you’re good with spicy food, you’ll want to be care- both price and quality. ful with these. [email protected]

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t places to check out when we some grea can travel e are STORY AND PHOTOS BY CHIHON KIM, again Her STRIPES KOREA Guryongpo

The great thing about this beach resort town is that it is easily accessible to most of the USFK bases in Korea. Guryongpo was originally a small fishing vil- lage and has plenty of history, food, and beaches which make it a great place for a getaway. Some of the must-see spots in Guryongpo in- clude the Japanese House Street, a street that maintains the look of the Japanese colonial period. Here, take a leisurely stroll for a glimpse at the homes of Japanese fishermen who lived here start- ing in the 1920s. A visit to this area is not complete without a stop at Guryongpo Modern History Mu- seum, the former home of a great Japanese land- lord, converted into a museum with an amazing garden. On my last trip there, I enjoyed Homigot’s beautiful ocean view, a short 15-minute drive from Gu- ryongpo. The “Hands of Harmony” sculpture is impressive and the coast here is a great place to ring in the New Year. Don’t forget to try Guryongpo’s famous snow crab dishes and gwamegi, a half-dried herring, served with an assortment of fresh vegetables and dry seaweed. Both pair well with soju. Busan

The great thing about Busan is that it is easily accessible from anywhere on the Korean Peninsula, which is easy to get to from anywhere in the Pacific theater. Busan has plenty of culture, history, and food which makes it ideal for a quick getaway. Some of the must-see spots in Busan include: Gamcheon Culture Village — this area features hundreds of colorful houses along the foot of a mountain. This village’s history dates back to 1950s when the town served as a home for refu- gees during the Korean War. Haedong Yonggungsa Temple — A visit to Busan is not complete without a stop at this beautiful temple with its magnificent ocean view and beautiful architecture. Next, hop on the Songdo cable car. Originally launched in 1964 as Korea’s first cable car, it offers a Gyeongju bird’s-eye view of the coast of Busan, its hillsides, and cliffs around the Songdo area. On my last trip there, I also visited Nampodong BIFF square packed with street vendors offering a Gyeongju has plenty of culture, history, an unique atmosphere and tasty Korean street food. which makes it ideal for a quick getaway. While you’re there, don’t forget to try seed hotteok, a Korean sweet pancake with sesame seeds. Other Some of the must-see spots in Gyeongju in local specialty dishes include simmering pork and rice soup and a wide selection of tasty fish cakes. Bulguksa Temple — This temple, which sy izes the Buddhist land, is a prime example religion’s intricate architecture and dates one thousand years. Kunsan Seokguram — You’ll find this stone temple considered a national treasure, on Toha As Korea has removed signs and buildings from Mountain. Inside, the Seokguram Grotto is the previous 35-year Japanese colonial rule, Kun- tificial cave where you can enjoy the esse san (or Gunsan, it’s official name) has preserved the Buddhist Arts of the Silla Dynasty. some of these symbols of the past. Yangdong Village – This rare, traditional v Some of Gunsan’s buildings are now museums or gives you a look back at the Joseon Dynas guest houses, which draw in young people who want is a great place to enjoy the natural surrou to a closer look at these interesting sites. Gunsan’s On my last trip there, I also visited Hwan renaissance-style city center is great spot for stroll- unique atmosphere and tasty Korean dishes. ing and exploring. While you’re there don’t forget to try Hw red bean paste filling, and Chalbori-ppang, g Gyeongju City and you can find them anywh Starfield Anseong, Seongsu Handmade Humphreys Shoe Street Starfield is about 20 minutes away from Camp Humphreys and aims to draw not only shoppers, Seongsu-dong, in central , is a histo but also entertainment-seekers with its cinema, semi-industrial district well known for its soccer field, car showroom, library and sauna. But made shoe street. Though the shoes here are s don’t let those interesting additions fool you, this more expensive than you can get at the ma is definitely a place to shop ‘til you drop. Starfield generic shoe store, the quality, attention to offers over 300 shops, including 70 eateries, so a and the history might just be worth spending trip here could easily take up massive amounts of extra for a unique pair. And even if you’re not time. In the ground and basement floor you’ll find market for a new pair of kicks, this district grocery shopping which will make this a one-stop plenty of restaurants, pubs and shops to spend shop. time exploring. FEBRUARY 4 – FEBRUARY 17, 2021 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC STRIPES KOREA 9

Agroland Taeshin Farmland

Enjoy a breath of fresh air and some fun ac- tivities at Agroland Taeshin Farmland. Your family will enjoy a ride around the property on a tractor ride, meeting and feeding farm animals and more. Getting there is only a 40-minute drive from Camp Humphreys. Get ready to meet the farm’s over 2,000 animals including Holstein and Hanwoo Ko- rean native , horses, goats, chickens, sheep, pigs, ducks, and ostriches!

Seoul

The great thing about South Korea’s capital is that it is easily accessible from anywhere in the Pa- cific. Seoul has plenty of culture, history, and food which makes it ideal for a quick getaway. Some of the must-see spots in Seoul include Insadong, a busy district where old meets new. Immerse yourself in the many art galleries and hid- den traditional tea houses in Insadong’s narrow al- leys. Don’t miss the Ssamzie-gil Complex offering a unique cafe, food, and handcrafts experience. Myeongdong – This is probably one of the most famous of the city’s shopping areas. Go for the shopping and the street food or visit one of many restaurants this lively district has to offer. Gangnam – This affluent neighborhood has a concentration of gleaming skyscrapers, upscale designer brand stores, and stylish nightclubs. If you want to try a high-end dining experience and nightlife in the most prosperous area in South Korea, Gangnam is the right choice. Hongdae – If a fun, hip neighborhood is more your style, give Hongdae a try. This district is home to a great urban arts and indie music scene popular amongst the city’s youth. Seonyudo Island

Seonyudo Island is one of the West Sea’s hidden treasures. Taoist hermits were said to gain their mi- raculous powers here. Today, this island is consid- SEE ered the most beautiful of the Gogunsan’s 63 islands. Visitors to Seonyudo Island are given an abun- EXPLORE dance of activities to try here including hiking, fish- ON ing, clam digging, ziplining and more. The wooden deck along Seonyudo’s northern PAGE 10 coastline is an easy and beautiful walk. Check out Myeongsasimni Beach with white sands stretching across 1.5 kilometers great for a picnic and swim- ming on a hot summer’s day.

Jeonju

The great thing about Jeonju is that it is easily accessible from anywhere on the Korean Peninsula, which is easy to get to from anywhere in the Pacific theater. nd food Jeonju has plenty of culture, history, and food which makes it ideal for a quick getaway. nclude: Some of the must-see spots in Jeonju include: ymbol- Jeonju Hanok Village — This area features over 800 e of the traditional Korean houses offset by the modernized s back architecture of the buildings surrounding it. The his- toric village is a great place for a leisurely walk as e, also you enjoy a step back into this region’s history. amsan Jeondong Catholic Church — A visit to Jeonju is an ar- not complete without a stop at this church built ence of in 1914. With its unique architecture which is a combination of Byzantine and Romanesque architec- tural styles, this church is considered one of the most beautiful Catholic churches in Korea along with village Myeongdong Cathedral in Seoul. ty and Gyeonggijeon shrine — This shrine was created in 1410 and is home to the portrait of King Tae-jo, the undings the area offers. founder of the Joseon Dynasty. The charm of this shrine is the old-world atmosphere and wooded ngridan Street packed with cafes and restaurants offering garden which allow you to enjoy walking along the trail beneath the spreading foliage. . On my last trip there, I also visited Nambu Night Market packed with street vendors offering tasty wangnam Ppang (Gyeongju bread), a small pastry with a Korean street food and a lively atmosphere. glutinous barley bread. Both breads are a local specialty of While you’re there don’t forget to try , a Korean rice bowl topped with an array of veg- ere in the city. etables and meat and served with a . This dish is a local specialty of Jeonju and you can find them anywhere in the city.

Multicultural Ansan Food Street orically hand- Located in Wongok-dong, the Ansan Multicul- slightly tural Food Street was formed in 1990s during the all or a influx of blue-collar foreign workers who came detail work at the many industrial companies in Ansan. a little Fine-dining restaurants or elegant coffee shops t on the are rare here, but you can enjoy rustic restaurants offers that serve up traditional delicacies from around the d some world. 10 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC FEBRUARY 4 – FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Hwalok Cave Mt. Maisan

At Hwalok Cave, or Jade Cave, visitors have a unique opportunity to When it comes to mountains, height isn’t always everything. At a mere explore one of Asia’s biggest formore mines by foot and by kayak. This 685 meters, Maisan Mountain, located in Jianan-gun, Jeollabuk-do, may cave was carved out over centuries by Korean miners and is 8.2-kili- not be very tall, but it offers a great view of neighboring peaks and unique ometers long with its highest depth reaching 711 meters. Visitors can topography. From its peak, the view of Tapsa Temple, with its mysterious explore the cave by foot on a leisurely stroll through the 800-meter- 80-stone pagodas, is worth the leisurely climb alone. long LED-illuminated passageways and can also hop in a clear-bottom kayak for access to other parts of the cave.

BoryeongB K-26

While Boryeong may not sound familiar to you, it isn’t until you hear Diving in an indoor pool might sound boring as there are no tropical fish the name in context of its annual mud festival or Daecheon Beach, that it or coral reefs to admire below the surface. But, before you swear off indoor will start to ring a bell. diving, consider a dive into Gapyeong’s K-26 pool — the deepest pool in This year, the famously muddy event will not be the same and the pro- Asia. Ranking in at around 26 meters deep (the second deepest is in Taiwan tocol for its famous beach is also different, but Boryeong is still a lovely at 21 meters), K-26 challenges experienced divers and first-timers alike. destination with plenty more to offer. There are a few of the other activi- It is a great spot to practice freediving and scuba diving without having to ties which make Boryeong a place you should add to your travel list. leave for the ocean in freezing cold weather.

Seongsu-dong Suwon

Seongsu-dong, located in central Seoul, is historically a semi-industrial Flying Suwon is a helium-filled balloon linked district known for its handmade shoes and stylish cafes in repurposed with ropes near the Changryongmoon in Paldal warehouses and factories. Old print shops and small factories in this neigh- District. The balloon, which can carry up to borhood have been converted into restaurants and art galleries, making it 20 passengers at a time, allows for a view a hot spot for fashionistas and local shoppers. of the fortress grounds and surround- In the 80s, shoe artisans from Myoeng-dong, ing neighborhood from above. De- another one of Seoul’s famous fashion districts, pending on weather conditions, experienced a golden age, but soon sky-high the balloon will take you up any- rents would cause a mass-exodus of these small where from 100 to 150 meters business owners to nearby Seongsu-dong. A tiny and stops for about 7 to 10 min- museum at the Seoungsu Subway Station traces utes, giving you enough time this history and growth of the handmade shoe to get a perfect photo and a street after this transition. good look at the tiny cars in Though the shoes here are slightly more ex- traffic below. pensive than you can get at a mall or a generic [email protected] shoe store, the quality, attention to detail and the history might just be worth spending a little extra for a unique pair. And even if you’re not on the market for a new pair of kicks, this district offers plenty of restaurants, pubs and shops to spend some time exploring.

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Let’s dig into some Korean kimchi! KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION Origin of Kimchi Nutritional value imchi, a fermented vegetable dish, is a traditional dish that accompa- Kimchi was created as a way to preserve vegetables Kimchi is high in nutritional value and has many nies every meal served in Korea. K for the winter months. What started as cabbage sim- health benefits, earning its spot as one of the top five There are many variations in recipes and ply pickled in salty brine slowly transformed into the healthiest foods in the world according to American forms, using different vegetables such kimchi we know today, through the addition of various health magazine “Health.” Thanks to the fermentation as cabbage, radish, and cucumber. The spices and season- process, kimchi contains lactic acid bacteria, a bacte- health benefits of kimchi have been sci- ings such as hot pep- rium that helps with digestion and combats harmful entifically proven, increasing the global per powder. bacteria. Kimchi also boosts the immune system and interest in this Korean food. helps prevent the growth of cancer.

Types of Kimchi

Regions, temperatures and other envi- ronmental conditions have led to the cre- OI SOBAGI: Cucumber Kimchi ation of more than 100 different types of This kimchi is preferred during spring and summer kimchi. The most common types of kim- days, as the crunchy texture and juiciness of chi served are baechu kimchi, , cucumbers create a refreshing variation to kimchi. and nabak kimchi.

NABAK KIMCHI: Water Kimchi Yeolmu kimchi: Young Summer Radish Kimchi This is a less spicy version of kimchi that uses both Yeolmu kimchi is prepared and eaten in summer cabbage and radish. Using a great deal of kimchi when cabbages are not yet ready for harvest. This stock, it tastes sweeter than other types of kimchi kimchi is made using young summer radishes, mixed due to the addition of sliced fruits such as apple and with Korean chili powder, green onions, and chives, pear. giving it a unique aroma and taste.

KKAKDUGI: Diced Radish Kimchi BAECHU KIMCHI: Cabbage Kimchi The basic ingredients used for creating this Popular kimchi enjoyed by most Koreans, baechu kimchi are similar to those used to make baechu kimchi is made with a whole, uncut salted cabbage kimchi, with the exception of using radish instead mixed with Korean chili powder, garlic, fish sauce of cabbage. The crunchy texture is the distinct and other spices, which is then left to ferment. characteristic of this kimchi.

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Where to Buy

COPYRIGHTS ©KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION. Kimchi is available in a variety of types and packaging sizes at convenience stores and ALL RIGHTS RESERVED supermarkets. For the convenience of travelers leaving Korea, duty free shops located in www.visitkorea.or.kr major international airports and seaports also have airtight sealed kimchi products available. FEBRUARY 4 – FEBRUARY 17, 2021 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC STRIPES KOREA 13

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Sweet Talk Here’s some phrases that might make Valentine’s Day a little sweeter for you.

Happy Valentine’s Day! „ Haeng-bok-han bal-len-ta-in-de-i doe-se-yo!

I like you. „ Jeo-neun dang-sin-eul joa-ham-nida.

You are a very nice person. „ Dang-sin-eun jeong-mar joh-eun sa-ram-i-e-yo

Would you like to go on a date? „ Juh-rang de-i-teu-ha-sil-re-yo? Cho-kol-lit Do you like chocolate? „ Cho-kol-lit Joa-ha-se-yo? Joa-ha-se-

Thank you for the chocolate.ollaate. yo? „ Cho-kol-lit Go-ma-wo-yo.

These are beautiful flowers. „ Kko-chi a-reum-dam-ne-yo. 14 STRIPES KOREAA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC FEBRUARY 4 – FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Don’t panic when you see police lights behind you while driving in Korea

STORY AND PHOTO BY CHIHON KIM, ditional actions police will take to indi- STRIPES KOREA cate you are, in fact, getting pulled over. When an officer is attempting to pull you s you grow accustomed to driving over, they’ll use flashing lights, sirens and on the peninsula, you may notice broadcast your license plate number over a sight that would usually mean A their loudspeaker. Pay attention to these you’re getting pulled over by the police. But, don’t worry! In Korea, police cruis- cues, then slow down and safely pull over. ers keep their red lights flashing as they If you see police lights, don’t panic. Stay patrol, even during non-emergencies per alert, follow local driving laws and speed the Korea Road Traffic Act. limits. And, always remember to drive Though the use of flashing lights on po- safely! lice cars is common, pay attention to ad- [email protected] FEBRUARY 4 – FEBRUARY 17, 2021 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC STRIPES KOREA 15 Stripes Sports Trivia

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