South Koreas feng shui food
December 15, 2009 |13:33 | General By : Team X
The Korea Tourism Organisation’s (KTO) new chief executive officer Charm Lee has a passion which many in this country share food. “The interesting thing about Korean food is the philosophy that goes with it. “Most Korean dishes are full of flavour like the famous kimchi and bibimbap (Korean mixed rice),” he said, adding that recipes usually encompass the five elements of feng shui.
Lee said South Korea had much to offer Malaysians such as the exciting urban culture in Seoul, tranquil religious sites in the highlands and hallyu “Visit South Korea to recharge because there is more energy there than any other place in the world.”
Lee, who paid a visit to Menara Star yesterday, also said that it would not be hard for Malaysians to converse in basic Korean. “It is possible to learn the Korean alphabet, Hangeul, in 20 minutes,” he added. Malaysians can capitalise on this when bargaining for goods in South Korea at any time of the year.
“For those who want to visit us during Chinese New Year, it will be a great opportunity for them to witness a Korean winter,” added the German-born CEO, who has made South Korea his home for more than 30 years and had his South Korean citizenship approved in 1986. Lee’s appointment to head the KTO was made at the top levels of the South Korean government.
“I believe that I am more Korean than German because I’ve lived in South Korea for more than half my life,” added Lee, who holds a degree in theology and has vast experience in business management and media.
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