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Potential Itinerary for Study Tour to Korea6
“Korean Foodways”
27-31 July, 2016
Following is a two part study tour—a four day group
experience with Korean Foodways and then an additional five day
tourism related itinerary for those not planning on attending the
International Federation for Home Economics Congress from July
31-August 6. The focus of the first part of this Study Tour is to
explore the rich history as well as contemporary patterns of
Korean cuisine. Many foreigners welcome the rich tastes of
Korean food served abroad, but have little knowledge of the
traditions and historic significance of various elements of the
cuisine. By interacting with experts in nutrition and food
preparation, and by sampling various types of cuisine, tour participants will
experience the diversity of Korean foodways. The program will be especially exciting
for educators who promote global awareness in the study of foods and nutrition.
The four day program will precede the International Federation for Home
Economics 23rd World Congress held in Daejeon, Korea from 31 July to 6 August, 2016.
It will be held in Seoul, Korea hosted by the faculty of Ewha Womans University, a
première University with a specialty in Home Economics. Dr. Mi Sook Cho, Vice
President of General Administration, Department of Nutritional Science and Food
Management, Ewha Womans University will be our hostess along with Michigan State
University personnel, Dr. Won O. Song of the Department of Food Science and Human
Nutrition and Dr. Mary Andrews, Director Emeritus of International Extension
Programs.
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Bibimbap_
Namul_
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Korea is a treasure for one’s awakening senses… the rich aromas of food
cooking in the lanes and byways, incense circling into the sky at temples and roadside
karns, and in the earthy fragrance of street markets. Colors are everywhere—in the
colorful dress of modern women, in the traditional costumes of celebration, in the
flags of tribute, the neon signs advertising commercial products, and in the intricate
carved roofs and doors of ancient buildings. Korea has
long been a shopping haven and still hosts street
markets as well as modern malls. Korea is also a
wonder of modern technology. Do you think you have
the latest cell phone or music device—think again!
Not only are the high tech products available, they
also function in a much faster, more modern
infrastructure. And then there is the transportation
system—bullet trains, high speed subways, multi-lane
super highways—and traffic jams as well! Seoul, our
entry city is a marvel of modernity; but at the same
time is easy to navigate. Everyone can use the public
transport systems and enjoy their independence.
One of the unique features of this study tour is its setting at a première
university. In 1910, a four year college course was established but the program was
interrupted from 1943 during the Japanese colonial rule. In 1946, one year after the
nation’s liberation, Ewha became the first four-year university to be officially
accredited by the government. In the 1950s, Ewha boldly introduced disciplines
considered unsuitable for women at the time, such as medicine, law, science and
journalism. Currently Ewha Womans University is one of the top ten universities in
Korea. The campus is very beautiful, modern and well-kept.
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Study tour participants will be staying on the campus, in either the student
dorms or the guest house and will access the foods and nutrition labs for our “cooking
lessons”. One benefit of being on-campus will be access to many of the top faculty for
our seminars and instruction. We also will interact with a number of graduate
students who will serve as hosts and guides.
Our intent is to introduce Korean Cuisine as the basis of everyday life. We will
learn about the various spices and food ingredients, the cultural traditions associated
with both seasonal and celebratory dishes, the common preparation and preservation
techniques, the food handling utensils, and the meal patterns, especially for everyday
family meals. In addition to cooking some common dishes, we will sample a variety of
regional cuisines and experience the excitement of exploring the “night market” or
numerous street-food vendors. Today’s modern family takes advantage of the
convenience of eating street prepared foods, either on-site or as take-out. Examples
of common street foods are red rice cakes, tornado potatoes (french fries with a twist),
chicken skewers (dakkochi), Korean style sushi (kimbap), mung bean pancakes, etc.
Everyone has heard-of or tasted kimchi—the national treasure of Korea! Well
there are as many different recipes for Kimchi as there are cooks! We will see and
taste a number of these specialties and learn how to make our own kimchi as well.
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Bulgogi_ Kimbap_ Kimchi_
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Tentative Itinerary (First Part of Tour)
Wed. 7/27/16:
Most international flights from Europe and the USA arrive in the evening. We will
arrange periodic pick-up times to bring participants from the ICN airport to our
accommodations on-campus. The rest of the evening is free.
Thurs. 7/28/16:
We will anticipate a late morning start to accommodate jet lag. Daily breakfasts will
be served at our lodgings. This first day will be a time to get acquainted with our hosts, our
fellow travelers and our setting. Our campus hosts will
join us for a brief overview of the program, a quick
campus tour and a light lunch at one of the on-campus
cafeterias.
About mid-afternoon we will participate in a mini
seminar provided by faculty of the Department of
Nutritional Science and Food Management: “Introduction
to Korean cuisine”. This will be a time to learn about
modern food patterns, the nutritional issues facing the country, and the origins of many food
related traditions. This “big-picture” will serve as a backdrop for our further explorations of
Korean Foodways in the days to come.
In the late afternoon we will return to our lodgings and then join together for dinner.
This evening we will walk to a nearby restaurant to enjoy the famous Korean BBQ.
Fri. 7/29/16:
After early breakfast at our lodgings we will head to the foods labs for our first of two
“cooking lessons”. These mornings of hands-on food preparation will familiarize us with the
food ingredients, preparation techniques and utensils common to family kitchens. They will
also help us understand the nuances of flavorings and styles of presentation to maximize the
visual and sensual appeal of dishes. We will not be authentic “chefs” upon leaving Korea, but
hopefully we will be confident enough to prepare some typical Korean dishes for our classes
or families back home. Instruction will be provided by the faculty and/or graduate students.
Our morning’s preparations will be served for lunch. Any spouses or accompanying guests
who do not wish to partake of the cooking experience will join us for lunch.
After lunch we will return to our lodgings and then join together via bus or public
transport, to enjoy a local tourist activity. Being in the capital city of Seoul, there are
numerous tourist sites. But we will have to be careful of the timings as evening traffic can
become a problem. Today we will visit the Main Palace in Seoul, Gyeongbokgung. The palace
has been rebuilt several times since its original construction in 1395. It was the seat of power
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from 1395-1910. Within the grounds of
the palace, the beautifully designed and
informative Korean Folk Museum
showcases the artifacts and customs of
everyday life. This evening we will
enjoy dinner near the palace, at a
regional specialty restaurant.
Sat. 7/30/16:
Breakfast at our lodgings and then pick-
up for a repeat of Friday’s schedule
with preparations or demonstrations at the foods lab in the morning with lunch included.
Our afternoon tourist activity will be a visit to Myeong-dong and Namdaemun
Shopping districts; areas that cater to every possible shopping whim. Here, you’ll find two of
Korea’s most popular department stores, Shinsegae Department Store and Lotte Department
Store. Millions of people come to this thriving retail haven every week to check out the stores,
restaurants, theaters and historical sites. Taste a variety of Korean dishes at one of the many
street stalls or in the excellent food court at Lotte’s (own expense). This evening will be a
special treat—an on-your-own dinner chosen by you as you partake of the diversity of foods
at a large street market. Local hosts will join us to help with selections, if needed. Strolling
through the “night market”, seeing the food preparation taking place and talking to the food
vendors will be an experience by itself!
Sun. 7/31/16:
Breakfast at our lodgings with preparation for
departure. For those needing to attend a committee
meeting at the IFHE Congress site, an early morning
transfer will be planned to the KTX station to board the
bullet train to
Daejeon
(approximately 2 hours enroute). Others will embark
on a trip to Gangnam,a part of Seoul south of the
River Han and then on to Insadong. Gangnam (as
popularized by the dance steps) is noted for its high-
end shopping, cafes and entertainments. But of
particular interest is the Buddhist Temple founded in
794, Bangeunsa. This ancient temple has many
historic and cultural features. Insadong is an Antique
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Alley in central Seoul. With our guide, wander down alleys to browse traditional Korean restaurants,
teahouses and galleries full of antique artifacts and local artwork. In the late afternoon our bus
will take those who will be leaving us to the central KTX station for departure to Daejeon via
the “bullet train”(KTX). This two hour journey will end at the central railroad station in
Daejeon where participants can access taxis to their lodgings and still have time to meet
colleagues for dinner.
Tentative Itinerary (Second Part of Tour) Spend two more days in Seoul, then travel to the DMZ and onward to a fish market at Sorae
Port and Sondo International City. Individuals can plan their international flights home on
Thursday, August 4 or travel to Daejeon to join colleagues for the final banquet associated
with the IFHE Congress. Lodgings will continue to be provided by Ewa University and
accompanying Michigan State University personnel will serve as guides.
Sun.7/31/16. After the group going to Deajeon leaves, we will make a short visit to
NamSan Hanok Village and take a leisurely cruise on the Han
River in the evening. Dinner will be included. Nam San Hanok
Village used to be a Korean upper class village. It includes the
original style of upper class
houses and gardens serving as a
time capsule to celebrate 600
years as the capital. Hangang River Ferry Cruise is one of the
best ways to enjoy the scenery around the Hangang River, which
flows through the heart of Seoul. On the cruise, you can see
Hangang River’s beautiful scenery, various small islands,
Jeoldusan Park, the 63 Square, Namsan Tower, Jamsil’s Sports Complex, and other famous
tourist spots.
Mon. 8/1/16. After breakfast we will visit the Gwanghwamun Square and Presidential Blue
House. On August 1st, 2009, the redesigned Gwanghwamun Square opened to the public.
With the inauguration of the square, Sejong-ro, located at the center of the 600-year-old
historic city of Seoul, was transformed into a human-centered space that harmonizes with the
beautiful scenery of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukaksan Mountain. The Presidential Blue
House is named for the blue tiles that cover the roof. Seoul’s Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae or
Cheongwadae) serves as the presidential home, much like the White House in Washington,
DC. Set in an old Joseon Dynasty royal garden, the Blue House sits with Mount Bugaksan as its
backdrop in a spot deemed auspicious. Built in the traditional Korean architectural style, the
Blue House has more than 150,000 tiles on its roof, each formed and baked individually and
thought to be strong enough to last for centuries. After lunch the group will visit two
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museums—the Korean Furniture Museum (2pm) and the Kimchi Museum. The Korea
Furniture Museum is a furniture museum located in Seongbuk-dong. The museum is home to
over 2,000 pieces of traditional furniture and ten hanok. In traditional Korean society, the
place for making side dishes was called ‘Chankan’, the place for preparing the king’s meals
was ‘Surakan’ and the place for keeping foodstuffs was called ‘Gotkan’. Taking the suffix ‘kan’
from these words, and adding it to “Kimchi”, the name ‘Kimchikan’ is created as a place to
display diverse aspects and stories of Kimchi and enable visitors to feel, experience, and
enjoy it. Evening and dinner will follow.
Tues. 8/2/16. After breakfast the group will leave Seoul and
take an all day trip to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and
Panmunjeom on the border
with North Korea. The DMZ is
the most heavily fortified
border on the planet. It has
been 50 years since the Korean War ended in 1953, but the
DMZ remains, dividing the Korean Peninsula. The 3rd
Infiltration Tunnel, about 73 meters underground, and 2 meters wide and high, was created
by North Korean to infiltrate the South. At Dora Observatory, you can peek into North
Koreans’ daily lives through a telescope. Essential Requirement: original passport should be
with you on the tour date. We will return to Ewa University in the evening.
Wed. 8/3/16. A visit to Korea, which is surrounded by the sea, would be incomplete without
a visit to a fish market. The Sorae Port Fish Market is a small traditional salted fish market
located on the southwest inlet of Incheon. The market
welcomes over 3000 visitors during the weekdays, and offers
a variety of salted foods and marine products including salted
shrimps, salted octopus, salted yellow corvine intestines,
salted herring and salted crab. Nearby, we will travel through
Sondo International City. A trip to Songdo can start at Central
Park, a natural oasis in the city. Because of its proximity to the sea, the manmade waterway
is filled with sea water, and water taxis travel through the park. Close by are a lawn and a
promenade along a field of reeds. Nearby, there are many
futuristic-looking buildings, creating a harmonious combination
of technology and the natural environment. In the afternoon
will be explore the famous Incheon China Town. Incheon's
Chinatown area came into being with the opening of the
Incheon Port in 1883. Today, the Chinese residents of
Chinatown are mostly 2nd or 3rd generations of early Chinese settlers. While not all
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traditional cultures of the first generation have been preserved, the area still harbors many of
the flavors of China. Dinner will be on-your own in any of the many restaurants in the area.
Thurs. 8/4/16. Today’s schedule will vary depending on departure plans. A half day bus tour
of the city will be available for those who want a final view of this amazing city. Others may
have personal agendas including return visits to places of interest. Transport will be made
available to take groups to the Incheon International Airport. Meals (beyond Breakfast)
during this day will be on-your-own.
Costs:
Trip Costs: The cost of the first part or four day study tour including transportion to Daejeon is
$850.00. per person based on double occupancy. This fee includes all local transport and
transfers, lodging, entrance fees, guides and meals where indicated. Personal expenses such as
passports, tips, additional meals, health related items, laundry and telephone are extra.
Participation will be limited with the principle of “first come, first served” used in allocating
space. The second part of the tour (five days) will be an additional $700.00 including the day
trip to the DMZ.
A deposit of $300 per person, payable by check to Michigan State University should be sent
with your reservation. Reservations are due by April 15, 2016 (or until tour is full). Full
payment is due on May 15, 2016. A full refund will be made if reservations are cancelled at
least 60 days prior to departure (July 26). Between 60-30 days of departure a 50% refund will
be made. If reservations are canceled within 30 days before departure, there will be no refund.
A minimum of 16 participants is required to conduct this study tour. If the minimum number is
not met, the tour will be canceled and a full refund of the deposit will be made. Participants can
stay-on or make modifications to the itinerary before or after the study tour. Note: Prices may
need to vary depending on the exchange rate at the time of the tour. Increases of 10% or more
will dictate changes. (Arrangements can be made for those wishing to pay by wire transfer or in
Euros.)
Assistance will be provided to those who will return to Seoul to connect with their
international flights.
For those not planning on attending the IFHE International Congress in Daejeon, and not
interested in our additional five day tour in and around Seoul, our campus coordinators have
engaged a number of reputable local travel agency to assist in organizing other tourist
activities or journeys within Korea. Participants can interact directly with the agency in
advance to select an itinerary of choice.
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1). Cosmojin Tour ([email protected]) +82-2-318-3405 / 3F Rm 309, 16 Eulgi-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea 2) I Love Seoul Tour ([email protected]) +82-2-730-1090 / Rm 401, 34, Sajik-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea
3) Seoul City Tour ([email protected]) +82-2-774-3345 / Rm 507, Hanaro Bldg. #194-4 Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea
Particulars:
Target Dates: July 27-31, 2016
Number of participants: 16 plus 3 Michigan hosts and other national hosts
Accommodations: Campus Guest House, twin sharing, Daily Breakfast included
Travel: small bus travel within Seoul
Local guides: to tourist sites, with costs of admissions included in fees
Travel sequences: (4 Days) Prior to the IFHE International Congress in Daejeon; part two; (five
days) in and around Seoul.
Basic Travel Guidance: (more information later)
Flights: Participants should seek-out their own international flights or use frequent flyer miles.
We will arrange for periodic airport pick-up on July 27 as flights will arrive at very different
times. An estimated price for international airfare from the USA is about $1500-1700.
Visas: All travelers will need valid passports but no visas are required for US and most European
country citizens. Information about visas is available at the www.ifhe2016.org website.
Health: There are no special shots required. However some basic inoculations are
recommended. For instance everyone should have a Tetanus Shot every 10 years. Also
Hepatitis A is recommended for all travelers, anywhere. A two shot dose is required, but even
just the first shot provides immunity to food borne illnesses. Also adults should check with their
local travel clinic (each county’s public health department has a travel clinic) or physician’s
office about other shots (booster shots for baby diseases, polio upgrades, shingles, etc.) It is
important to check with a medical professional about ways to maintain your health while
traveling and deciding on remedies for common illnesses such as colds, respiratory concerns,
stomach upsets and other maladies that you might encounter. A traveler’s website is available
at <www.cdc.gov>
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Insurance: Most of us carry health insurance that covers us while traveling, although it is best
to look into the policies to see how they work. Most likely you will need to pay any out-of-
pocket expenses and then submit receipts for reimbursement. For emergencies where serious
hospital and perhaps airlifts are required, travelers can purchase Medex type coverage
<http://www.medexassist.com/>. Generally these policies are rather inexpensive considering
the consequences of not having the coverage. Lastly, traveler’s insurance that covers loss due
to disruptions in your plans is highly recommended for adults. If you could not participate at
the last minute, such insurance covers your lost airfare and land packages. Most travel agencies
or your insurance company can help you with this coverage or check the website:
www.insuremytrip.com
Weather: Seoul and Daegeon will both be very hot. Summer temperatures average F 77-80
degrees. Summer is also the rainy season so be prepared with light weight washable garments
and easy to clean/dry walking shoes/sandals.
For further information contact Dr. Mary Andrews ([email protected]) or to our website at
https://www.msu.edu/~mandrews/tour16/tour16.htm
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Reservation Form:
Yes, I plan to join the “Korean Foodways” Study Tour from July 27-31, 2016. The total costs of the
program is $850 USD.
NAME:
Phone (Residence)
Phone (Business)
Fax:
E-mail:
NAME of Accompanying Person (s):
Enclosed Deposit of $300 USD per person :____________
Will be attending the IFHE World Congress in Daejeon? _____yes ____no
Plan to leave Seoul early to attend Exec committee or Program Meetings on Sun July 31? ___yes ___no
I plan to participate in the second part of the study tour from July 31-August 4. An additional $700
is required for this portion of the program. ___Number of participants
Please make checks payable to Michigan State University
Mail reservation form and deposit by April 1, 2016 to:
Dr. Mary Andrews
1045 S. Diamond Rd.
Mason MI 48854 USA
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Contact information:
Mi Sook Cho, PhD
Vice President of General Administration
Department of Nutritional Science and Food Managemnet, Ewha Womans University
Room # 303 Human Ecology Building
11-1 Daehyun-dong, Sodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-750, S. KOREA
TEL. +82-2-3277-2826, FAX. +82-2-3277-2862, E-mail: [email protected]
Won O. Song, PhD, MPH, RD
Professor of Human Nutrition
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition
135A GM Trout Building, 469 Wilson Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824 USA
Tel: 517-353-3332, E-mail: [email protected]
Kyung Won Lee, PhD
Mary Andrews, PhD
Director Emeritus, International Extension Programs
1045 S. Diamond Rd. Mason, MI 48854 USA
Tel: 517-676-3517, E-mail: [email protected]