[HanCinema's Digest] Food Lovers' Lane

My Korean Kitchen has steps for making a spicy seafood noodle soup for all seasons, two bloggers have a video that highlights some of the differences between South and North Korean food, find out what South Korean cuisine has to offer aside from kimchi, and is the country's coffee boom finally coming to an end?

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"KOREAN SPICY SEAFOOD NOODLE SOUP"

Sue over at My Korean Kitchen has a spicy treat for those who enjoy their seafood and noodles. Sue writes that every now and again she has a craving for this delicious and hearty dish, and although it's obviously a spice one, it's also refreshing! "Because the soup is served hot, which you can interpret in both ways, it is particularly suitable when the weather is cooling down or still hasn't recovered warmth yet. Whichever season you might be facing now, I would suggest you go for this noodle soup!"

...READ ON MY KOREAN KITCHEN

"Coffee wars: South Korea's cafe boom nears saturation point"

It appears South Korea's coffee boom is slowing down. Over the past decade or so the number of coffee ships in the country has grown dramatically as more international chains and independent stores have tapped into a thirsty Korean market. The Business Day checks the pulse on the country's coffee surge...

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"NORTH KOREAN vs. SOUTH KOREAN food (vs Vietnamese food)"

What differences are there between South Korea cuisine and North Korea's? These two bloggers have some answers for us because, well, it's not easy or convenient to find authentic North Korea food to compare! No problem though, because there are a growing number of North Koreans who now have their own food stalls and restaurants outside their homeland to give us some insight.

...WATCH ON CATH NEWS KOREA

"Seoul Food: Hitting the streets in search of Octopus"

The first food that comes to mind when thinking about Korean food is, naturally, kimchi! No doubt this spicy cabbage is a national treasure, to be tried the first chance you get, but there is so much more to South Korean food than Kimchi. In this post, The Indian Express hits the streets of Seoul to find out what else is on offer...

...READ ON THE INDIAN EXPRESS