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Do You Know the Water Deer of Korea?

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AI-generated image depicting a Korean water deer, a wild animal native to Korea, in a natural Korean woodland setting. A Unique Mammal in the Deer Family Hello, dear readers! It has been a while since my last post. Today, I would like to introduce you to an animal that is very common in Korea but surprisingly rare from a global perspective: the Korean water deer. 1. What Kind of Animal Is the Water Deer? When talking about the mountains, fields, and natural landscapes of Korea, one wild animal that cannot be left out is the water deer. The water deer is a mammal belonging to the deer family, and its scientific name is Hydropotes inermis. It is commonly known in English as the Water Deer . The water deer is a very familiar animal in Korea. It is often found in agricultural fields, along streams, and in areas where mountains and open fields meet. Occasionally, it can even be seen in green spaces around cities. But there is an interesting fact about this animal. Although water deer are co...

Japchae, Korean Glass Noodle Stir-Fry: A Dish Loved Worldwide

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Japchae, a traditional Korean glass noodle stir-fry Introduction: Hello, dear readers! Have you decided on your dinner menu for tonight? If not, how about trying a Korean dish called Japchae? If this is your first time hearing about Japchae, don’t worry — today, I’d like to introduce it to you. Let’s get started! Japchae (잡채) is one of Korea’s most representative traditional dishes. It is made by stir-frying glass noodles (sweet potato starch noodles) with a variety of vegetables, meat, and mushrooms, then seasoning the mixture with soy sauce and finishing it with fragrant sesame oil. Unlike greasy or heavily seasoned foods, Japchae is known for its light yet profound harmony of flavors . It is a staple on festive occasions in Korea—such as holidays, family celebrations, and birthdays—symbolizing abundance and togetherness. For Koreans, Japchae evokes the feeling of a “special day’s dish,” while for foreigners, it often feels like a unique version of “Korean pasta.” In particular,...