The Korean movie “Soju War” has the English title Big Deal. Opening Caption The film Big Deal was released on May 30, 2025. An opening caption explains: “Although this film is inspired by the process in which foreign capital acquired a leading domestic soju company during the IMF era, all characters, companies, place names, events, … Read more
The Korean movie “The Day of National Bankruptcy” has the English title Default. The Gold Collection Movement In the film Default, released on November 28, 2018, the “Gold Collection Movement” is briefly introduced through on-screen captions. I personally experienced the 1997 Korean financial crisis, so I was already familiar with the gold collection movement and … Read more
Smuggling The film The Drug King was released on December 19, 2018. The “Drug King” in the title refers to Lee Doo-sam. Actor Song Kang-ho plays Lee Doo-sam, and Song Young-chang plays the UN ambassador. The film begins with smuggling.It is 1972. Lee Doo-sam meets the UN ambassador and takes part in a smuggling operation. … Read more
The largest bakery in Chuncheon, “Daewondang” Visited on December 28, 2025 I had dakgalbi at “Chuncheon Log House Dakgalbi Main Branch” and usually go to “Soul Roastery,” but on this day, I skipped Soul Roastery and went to Daewondang instead. If I remember correctly, it was my first visit. This is the largest bakery in … Read more
If you visit Cheorwon Hantan River Columnar Joints, I recommend having a meal at “Gaeseong Grandma Traditional Yukgaejang.” Cheorwon Hantan River Columnar Joints are closed on Tuesdays, and “Gaeseong Grandma Traditional Yukgaejang” is closed on Mondays. Mushroom Yukgaejang Visited on December 25, 2025, Christmas Day It was my first visit to “Gaeseong Grandma Traditional Yukgaejang.” … Read more