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Hi Jiae! It was very interesting read about your story of Ginseng. We have here in Nordic countries also a plan which is called "Arctic Ginseng". It is Roseroot (rhodiola rosea) and it is used for the same purposes as ginseng. You can find more info here http://www.luontoportti.com/suomi/en/kukkakasvit/roseroot. You study biology, that is interesting that a person who lives in a big city feels that being in a close contact with nature and its biology is fasinating. My subject is also very close nature and understanding of floras and faunas biology is very important. I have studyied agriculture in applied university as I have told before my column. Would you please tell more what kind of things you study and what is the way of abroach biology and how it is useful you and your society and your country? I think it is the point of everything that we learn and study how to be useful to oneself and others. BR Taru

Hi! Jiae. I am pleased to see your pictures of korean food.In China,the Korean Ginseng is very expensive. Chinese think the best Ginseng must from Korea.We call Korean Ginsheng "Gaoli Ginseng". Jiae,you are younger.I do not know whether you know China.I know Korea very well.You must know China is the best friendly country to north Korea.So many Korean people visit China every year.North Korea is neighbor of China. I think South Korea and North Korea is a family. Your language,your life style,your food and your culture are same. You know many korean people live in China.In Jilin province and Laoning province of China have many korean.They are member of China.So we know Korean very well. Do you think so? I like your blog very much! fuligao

Hello, Jiae! Thanks for your interesting post. The picture of the 6-year old ginseng is beautiful. It really looks like a work of art. Is your mother grow them hydroponically in the jar? Or are they soaked in liquor? Once I wanted to buy Korean ginseng tea on the Internet because I knew they were very good for your health. But some of the products I found were far too expensive, and other reasonably-priced products seemed to contain some additives which I would rather avoid. As Korean ginseng have such special properties, the business selling them can be tricky. Maybe I can only get what I pay for?? Probably the best way is to make it at home like your mother does. So you are very lucky! Drink it everyday and keep fit!

Hello, Jiae! I can see that ginseng is some kind of a bitter root. We have similar taste in foods ‘cause I also eat boiled vegetables and meat and I particularly enjoy all kinds of soups. They don’t upset stomach. Farmers here in Serbia also have difficulty in finding wives so they marry from neighbouring countries, but I never thought that it will build multiethnic society, obviously it will. If I follow that logic, I can say that the villages in Serbia are more multiethnically diverse than the towns ‘cause people have left their villages to live in the cities, and new people who have come to inhabit villages are foreigners. There were heavy rains, accompanied with some strong winds, here too,which caused floods, and if I don’t know better I would say that we experienced very mild Asian monsoon.

Hello Jiae. As far as I see, Ginseng turns out to be a magic root. I recon it’s a main cause why Korean people look younger than Europeans do (smile). How about morning exercises, junk food and so called addictions? Does it influence on public health? In addition I’d like to say that glass doors gravitate an awful amount of people each year to bump their mostly invisibly surfaces with more or less severe consequences. Actually we are not exceptional with our experience.

Jiae, Ginseng has a short a magic ring to it, and certainly, it does look very interesting, almost eerie. From one thing to another... It is good that so many people are responding to your blog, isn't, once again I want to pass on my best wishes to you and also say good bye, as I will be taking off for a holiday and I do want to keep away from Internet. Best to all netziticens.

Hi Jiae! I think you’re a naughty girl because you’ve been torturing me by constantly attaching Korean tasty dishes to your blog.(just jesting you). I don’t dare to buy Kimch every time as it costs an arm and a leg for me. Most of the ingredient is sent from my family, and I can get some of them in New Malden. Have you been to New Malden? It’s like a Korean small society in England and there are lots of Korean restaurants and crash courses in English for new Korean settlers. You’re right that some idioms don’t make senses at all. You might think what on earth they are talking about. Personally, English idioms are so captivating and also demands massive challenge to remember them correctly. The most important thing to learn phrases is it helps me to grasp the language more. Keep up the good work,Jiae!

Hi Jiae, I'm enjoying a lot your posts. Congratulations !!!! you're a prolific commentator. Thanks your contributions I'm discovering a new society. I'm glad a lot because from when I discovered this site I only get good vibes from people from all around the world. I've realised a tendency in you speaking about cook. Do you know who Ferran Adria is? (or Carme Ruscalleda or....) Here we have got a well reputated bunch of chefs. See you, Toni.

Hi, jiae, thanks for the pictures and explanations, I think that everybody here is wishing to try this food that you show for us.this is an aspect of the integration of the world, to know and appreciate others people knowledge, specially in the food field. borders has everytime became part of a past of ignorance, UE, NAFTA,MERCONSUL,and others agreements has given the directions for the next generations,it´s not possible to build walls,specially in countries like mine. reecentily our congress appoved one law that gives cityzenship to all the people who is living here, I am very proud of say this..this way the people who are searching for a better life here can have the same rights of the others brazilians, biologicaly speaking we are the same thing with the same felling, emotions, desires etc..and all the knowledge should be used to promote development end integration..do you agree?? best wishes..

Hi, Jiae. My name is Lucy, aged 20, a student studying english language and culture in China. I like your story and your blog very much. I used to have a penpal, a girl from South Korea when i was 15 and we'd been writing emails for 3 years. I learnt a lot about a real South Korean society from her, we discussed a lot about Korean history, language, the cultural similarities and differences between our two countries. And, reading your blog reminds me of that wonderful memory, since i lost contact with my penpal 2 years ago but she told me that she entered Seoul university. Well, i just want to say thank you very much for your work to show us a real Korea and i like you very much. I mean your personal strain. I read all your articles and I suppose you are a tender, friendly and intelligent girl who are at the same time remarkably sensible and goal-oriented. Just want to say 아자!~~~

hello Jiae , I've been looking some pictures but thinked very curious the ginseng really.does it has some means? Well I gonna find more things aboult them and later i coment at you. Okay; (and sorry me about some word that I have wrote wrong, I'am still studying english), see ya next post.

Hi Jiae, I wrote my last message in a hurry and made lots of mistakes. So ignore it if does not make sense to you. Sorry! The pictures look fantastic especially, the picture of Ginseng. This is the first time I have seen Ginseng and it looks amazing. The ShabShab dish appears to be very healthy. I am sure these dishes will taste as good as the pictures. Can you tell me if there are some kinds of similarities in Chinese, Japanese and Korean food because people from all these countries seem to have very nice skin. I also have another question for you. I don’t have much knowledge about Korea and I would like to know the differences between South Korea and Northern Korea. Are they two provinces of one country or two separate countries. It is nice to gain knowledge about your country. All your topics are very interesting. Keep up the good work and will talk to you soon again.

ShabShab isn't Japanese food. This food is Mongolia food.