Philosophy & Natural Origins of Korean Cuisine
Yak-sik Dong-won: Food as Medicine
“The wellness philosophy that medicine and food share the same origin, emphasizing harmonious cooking of healthy ingredients.”
Yaksik-dongwon is a traditional Korean philosophy stating that 'medicine and food share the same origin.' It embodies th...
Yukmi (六味): Six Tastes & the Hand-Touch Flavor (Sonmat)
“Deals with the deep harmony of six tastes—sweet, salty, sour, bitter, spicy, and the deep savory umami flavor.”
Yukmi represents the six harmonious tastes that constitute Korean cuisine. It expands on the five traditional tastes—swe...
Obangsaek (五方色): Visual Harmony - The Five Elements
“Pursues harmonious visual beauty and complete nutritional balance through blue, red, yellow, white, and black colors.”
Obangsaek refers to the five cardinal colors—blue, red, yellow, white, and black—derived from the Yin and Yang and the F...
Nanum (Sharing) & Community
“Explores the food culture of sharing side dishes and affection (Jeong) with neighbors in hospitality.”
Nanum represents the spirit of sharing and hospitality inherent in the Korean dining community. In Korean culinary cultu...
Ingredients & Terroir: Fermentation
“Introduces the freshness crafted by seasons and oceans, and the science of deep fermentation.”
Ingredients and Terroir emphasize the unique strength of ingredients shaped by Korea's geography and climate. Surrounded...