Food Culture in Traditional Korea

These panels are an interpretation of the life of Yi Pinghogak (1759-1824). She was the author of one of the first extant cookbooks in Korea, contributing to women’s literacy and expanding women’s role in society. The influence of Yi’s family and upbringing will be discussed as a significant…
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This podcast discusses the role and status of women during the Choson era. It covers the academic article, "Priests, Entertainers, or Prostitutes: The three roles of the Female Performers (Sadang) in Chosun Korea" by Kim Sung Soon (translated by Ksenia Chizhova) and Encyclopedia of Everyday Life: A Woman's Guide to Living in Late-Chosŏn Korea, which is a translation of Kyuhap ch'ongsŏ (The…
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This podcast looks into the history of food and drink culture in Korea. It covers how globalization across Eurasia has developed the culture into what we see today, mainly for soju and distilled alcoholic beverages. Using research and our own experiences as Asian-Americans, we explore the…
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In this podcast I will discuss women’s education, cookbooks and share some of my experience in training and working in the culinary industry.
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The Chosŏn dynasty, which ruled Korea from 1392 to 1910, observed Confucian values and principles. Its establishment marked a period of cultural reform, establishing traditions and ideologies that can still be seen in Korea today. This regime’s new vision of Korean society limited the role of Chosŏn women; even so, women were still able to contribute to society on a cultural and intellectual…
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