Ever Heard of Sommeliers for Korean Food?

"Sommelier" is a French word meaning a trained and knowledgeable wine professional who specializes in all aspects of wine service – wine procurement, storage, wine cellar rotation, providing expert service to customers and so on. Now you will be surprised to learn that there exist sommeliers for Korean food as well, especially for kimchi and makgeolli. Cultivating Korean food experts who are not only skilled at cooking, but also well-versed in the theory of the food culture is part of the effort to globalize hansik.

Korean Retirees Put Their Knowledge to Good Use

Korea is undertaking a special kind of development assistance for developing countries. Instead of simply giving them money and facilities, Korea aims to aid them in a more fundamental way – teaching them how to stand up on their two feet rather than spoon-feeding them. Retired experts from various fields are dispatched to developing countries and share their expertise and know-how. Learn about "Gray Experts Project" and "World Friends Advisers."

Link:http://blog.naver.com/korea_brand/10092999314 •