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Otto Gimbap [AN SEUNG-HYUK]When its time for a picnic or a quick, mid-afternoon snack, the food that many Koreans immediately think of is gimbap. Of course, it was never listed as the “official” food to bring on a field trip, but for Koreans used to eating their rice with banchan, assorted dishes of seasonal ingredients ranging from vegetables and meat to seafood, gimbap is the perfect on-the-go solution.Gimbap has everything inside. It has rice, lightly seasoned with sesame oil and salt, rolled in square-cut gim (laver) with five or six different ingredients inside, normally including eggs, seasoned burdock root slices, pickled radish, carrots and a choice of meat or fish. On a single sheet of laver, the rice is spread evenly, and then the other ingredients are placed on top before being rolled up. The final product is cut diagonally and placed in either foil or a small lunch box. Although the social distancing measures that have been implemented due to the spread of … [Read more...] about [Summer’s Choice by Summer Lee] Everything you need, all rolled up into one delicious bite: Gimbap can be an on-the-go treat or a gourmet meal

While “Time to Hunt,” top, will premiere on Netflix without a theater release, low-budget local film “Justice High,”. [NETFLIX]The unprecedented coronavirus pandemic is leading to many firsts in the ways that local films get distributed. Last week, Netflix announced that director Yoon Sung-hyun’s “Time to Hunt” is heading straight to the streaming service without a theater premiere. The film was one of the most anticipated blockbusters of the season, featuring stars Lee Je-hoon, Choi Woo-shik, Ahn Jae-hong and Park Jung-min. However, as the outbreak continued to get worse, many upcoming local films decided to delay their releases indefinitely. With this weekend’s box-office sales falling lower than ever before, the decision by film distribution company Little Big Pictures to move “Time to Hunt” to the streaming platform is understandable. Which debuted on Olleh TV on March 5, is heading to CGV next month. [GNOS] However, … [Read more...] about Struggling film industry shakes up distribution: As box office falters, movies seek new ways to reach audiences

9am. Bus goes past, no passengers. Kids arguing about whose turn it is to hold TV remote. Cold today and we have a food emergency. Pretty sure no other Wellingtonians will be going to Moore Wilson's on Saturday morning. Neighbour is distraught to learn that Warehouse is closed. He wants to get oil heaters and blankets for kids. I tell him they are non-essential items, unlike the essential quail eggs, pomegranate molasses, sumac and asafoetida I have on shopping list. … [Read more...] about Home truths: Dave Armstrong’s lockdown diary

[Byun Ju-Yeon]TURNING 20 FOURTH IN A SERIES We’ve all had our coming-of-age moments growing up, unless you’ve managed to travel through time (in which case we’d love to interview you). The Korea JoongAng Daily is turning 20 this year. We’ve had our own coming-of-age moments, but rather than boring you with stories about us, we decided to bring you stories of people, animals and organizations “Turning 20.” Here’s to 20 years and 20 more to come.What does 20 years represent in a person’s life? It’s more than enough time for everything to change. But in relativity, it’s only a chunk of one’s life in an era where many people live to be 100. For our furry friends though, 20 years is a full life and a rarity considering the average life span of cats and dogs. Few people are able to spend two decades with their pet companions, but those lucky enough to do so realize how special the experience is. The Korea JoongAng Daily … [Read more...] about When pets become lifelong companions: At 20 years old, Dooly and Shaa have both lived life to the fullest

Or rather, what we're not seeing. Because we're in a situation most of the good, lifesaving behaviour is going to be happening out of sight of onlookers. By contrast, a great deal of the bad behaviour will be conspicuous. Which is helpful, since we need to confront and stop it. … [Read more...] about Covid-19 – here’s where the cloak of invisibility slips