Monthly Archives: March 2011

Back to Basics: Kimchi Mania!

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

If you’re interested in Korean culture, there isn’t a much better starting point than kimchi. This spicy pickled cabbage is the obligatory accompaniment to any Korean dish. Koreans eat it every day without fail, and a trip to Korea without … Continue reading →

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Gourmet tips for veggie K-food lovers

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

Korean food isn’t all about the meat, and we veggies shouldn’t forget that. Here are some simple tips to help you along the way: 1. It’s easier to say “Coggi anmigoyo” (I don’t eat meat) than “Chaesheek joowee imnida” (I … Continue reading →

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“The Shower” film night @London KCC

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

Spring has finally sprung in London, so The Shower seemed like a perfect choice for a KCC film night. After strolling from Charing Cross to the KCC building (with no coat for the first time this year) and admiring the … Continue reading →

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Glimpse at “Monologues”

Posted on March 26, 2011 by

I had a peek at some of the art from the Monologues exhibition when I went to the film night on Wednesday. Very impressive, very intriguing: For more info: http://kimchisoul.wordpress.com/2011/03/22/monologues-london-kccs-art-showcase/ Full review of KCC film night coming up soon…

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Honorifics-feeling honoured

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

In K-class, we’re currently learning the ‘honorific’ form of speaking Korean (하세요, etc.) This should be used or not depending on whom you are speaking to / about. The hononorific form should be employed when speaking to someone older or … Continue reading →

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Hanbok student chic

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

Studying at the KCC is wonderful! We may have had to do a speaking test (results pending) but afterwards we got to dress up in these beautiful and colourful hanbok. Our idea was to create a mock-wedding scene. My role … Continue reading →

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We Heart Seoul Bakery

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

The best things in life are unexpected, which is just one of the many reasons why I cherish my Seoul Bakery find. After a day spent trapsing round London, I really fancied a sit down, snack and drink. We were … Continue reading →

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“Monologues”: London KCC’s art showcase

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

It’s time for art fans to get very excited- London KCC’s first exhibition dedicated solely to fine art painting begins today. Monologues brings the work of four female artists from the Residence Programme of the National Museum of Contemporary Art, … Continue reading →

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Chuncheon Mime Festival

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

Excitement had been building up for weeks, and now Chuncheon Mime Festival was finally here. An International art /theatre based festival was to be held in our new home town. In preparation, Chuncheon had been decorated with buntings and streamers, … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Tips for Korean Speaking Practice

Posted on March 20, 2011 by

The first eight weeks of this term have flown by, and it’s now time for my classmates and I to prepare for our Korean speaking test, which is next Wednesday. It dawned on me that without any close Korean friends … Continue reading →

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