Working Hollyday

Pickling Radishes and Red Cabbages Pickled vegetables are one of the most common side dishes in Korean cuisine. They are easy to make and can feed a lot of people - they also pair well with just about any main dish (especially Korean BBQ and other grilled meat)!!! Let's take a look at how to make some pickled Korean vegetables! First up: Get some Korean or daikon radishes and red cabbage (much sweeter than white cabbage). You will also need vinegar (about one or two bottles, depending on how much you want to make), and some white sugar. However, you can change up the recipe if you like! Try apple cider vinegar to use less sugar, or use a soft beverage like a lemon-lime soda in place of the sugar. (More on that later!) Start by setting up in a nice spot where you'll be able to peel the radishes (like you would a potato) and make sure you have some cutting boards for slicing the cabbage and radish.  Slice the cabbage into small, thin pieces. If you need to, p...

Living in Jeju for One Month Hello~ I am the Global Jeju Culture Cooperative Association’s Im HanJi. <--- My team member! ^^ I’ll introduce you to our GJC camp program: Youth Living in Jeju for One Month! 😊 Lots of people come and visit Jeju to enjoy the beautiful sights and island life. But not many people consider staying for a long period of time. Why is that? When you’re working, you have no free time. If you just relax all the time, you’ll have no money. The true dilemma of youth. These days there are many young people working in freelance or just doing odd-jobs. They have the time and willingness to go out and travel, but trying to travel for a long period of time – say, one month – is too expensive… T_T So we’re preparing the GJC “Living in Jeju for One Month” project! “Come and live in Jeju for only 350,000KRW a month!” GJC also offers another benefit! We have a working holiday program that you can j...

 Last night, my team members and I made kimbap. Kimbap is a very popular Korean snack food that consists of dried seaweed paper, rice with sesame oil, and a number of different fillings: radish, ham, egg, kimchi, sesame leaf, etc. It is very fun and easy to make and is a great way to bond over food! When cut up, the final product has a colorful cross-section and a delicious taste! Give it a try!

 Today, my friend and I used an electric bike to head downtown and enjoy an afternoon at the market and riding around. Many places in Korea offer hourly electric bike rentals, BUT it should be noted that you need a valid Korean driver's license or international driving permit with passport and native license to be allowed to use any kind of electric bike, scooter, or other vehicle in Korea. That said, it is much cheaper than taking a taxi and gets you to a lot more places than the bus or subway!  We stopped at the market (really a MUST for anyone making a short-term visit) and had some ice cream and a traditional Korean rice drink called shikhye (very similar to Mexican horchata, though less sweet). It is a very cheap and refreshing drink - give it a try! I also picked up a couple Disney-themed outfit sets - each was only 5,000Won (~$4.50US)! Lots of great bargains at markets - especially with clothes - so it's definitely worth it to check these vendors out before head...

The GJC Co-op is now offering job assistance to any individuals wanting to find work in South Korea. For more information, please check and join the Facebook group "Korea Working Holiday" and contact Holly (Working Hollyday). https://www.facebook.com/groups/gjccoop/

 A great way to explore Korean culture is to visit an outdoor market. Flea market culture in Korea tends to be much more intricate than in other countries. In Korea, flea markets offer a chance for vendors to exchange business cards and phone numbers and build there own networks and communities. Finding and befriending a variety of vendors with many diverse products allows for future sales to include different sales strategies and items available for purchase. Fleas market culture in Korea has its own level of prestige, and being accepted into the vendors' community can be a huge boost to one's own business and networking.