Potential Itinerary for Study Tour to Korea7

“Korean Foodways”

27 July-4 August, 2016

Join a nine day group travel experience focusing on Korean

Foodways and the rich culture of Seoul and the surrounding area of

South Korea. The focus of the first four days 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 and parents who wish to

promote awareness of Korean traditions.

The program 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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Korean Foodways, 27-31 July, 2016 Sponsored by Ewha Womans University and Michigan State University

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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.

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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Tentative Itinerary

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

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 within the group planning on

attending the International Federation of Home

Economics Congress in Daejeon. 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 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.

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

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. Te 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

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. 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..

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 full nine day program is $1550. 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.

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.

1). Cosmojin Tour (cosmojin@cosmojin.com) +82-2-318-3405 / 3F Rm 309, 16 Eulgi-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea 2) I Love Seoul Tour (support@iloveseoultour.com) +82-2-730-1090 / Rm 401, 34, Sajik-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea

3) Seoul City Tour (mail@seoulcitytour.net) +82-2-774-3345 / Rm 507, Hanaro Bldg. #194-4 Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Korea

Particulars:

Target Dates: July 27-August 4, 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>

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 (mandrews@msu.edu) or to our website at

https://www.msu.edu/~mandrews/tour16/tour16.htm

Reservation Form:

Yes, I plan to join the “Korean Foodways” Study Tour from July 27-Aug 4, 2016. The total costs of

the program is $1550 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

Please make checks payable to Michigan State University

Mail reservation form and deposit by April 15, 2016 to:

Dr. Mary Andrews

1045 S. Diamond Rd.

Mason MI 48854 USA

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: misocho@ewha.ac.kr

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: song@anr.msu.edu

Kyung Won Lee, PhD

kyungwon@anr.msu.edu

Mary Andrews, PhD

Director Emeritus, International Extension Programs

1045 S. Diamond Rd. Mason, MI 48854 USA

Tel: 517-676-3517, E-mail: mandrews@msu.edu