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📈 July 10, 2025 Seoul Morning Briefing U.S. Market Wrap-up All three major indexes closed higher: - Dow: +0.43% - S&P 500: +0.27% - Nasdaq: +0.09% Markets shrugged off Trump’s tariff threats, with investors showing fatigue toward protectionist narratives. Tech stocks led the way, notably Nvidia. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq once again hit all-time highs, despite overbought signals. Fed officials signaled that rate cuts in H2 remain likely, reinforcing a dovish stance. KOSPI & Financial Market Overview The KOSPI closed at 3,183.23 points , marking its 4th straight day of gains and a new yearly high. Semiconductors, biotech, and secondary batteries led the rally, with strong foreign and institutional inflows. Government bond yields declined across the board after the Bank of Korea held rates steady. Governor Rhee emphasized prioritizing real estate stability over growth or inflation. 🔍 Key Themes & Sec...

Soo-bak Hwache Watermelon punch is a vibrant Korean-style fruit dessert, perfect for hot days. Made with cubed watermelon, fruit cocktail, soda or cider, and topped with yogurt and mint—this sweet and refreshing dish is a summertime favorite. Ingredients (2 servings) Watermelon (cubed): 2 cups Canned fruit cocktail: 1 cup (drained) Soda or Korean cider (like Chilsung or Sprite): 1 cup (cold) Honey or condensed milk: 1–2 tbsp Plain yogurt: 1/2 cup Fresh mint leaves (optional) Instructions Dice watermelon into bite-sized cubes and place them in a large glass bowl. Add drained canned fruit cocktail to the bowl. Pour in cold soda or cider until the fruits are lightly submerged. Drizzle honey or condensed milk to taste and stir gently. Top with plain yogurt and garnish with fresh mint leaves. Tips ...

🥣 Korean Summer Recipes 🥒 Seaweed Cucumber Cold Soup (Miyeok Oi Naengguk) A refreshing and light cold soup perfect for hot summer days. The balance of tangy, savory, and umami flavors makes it a go-to Korean side dish. 📌 Ingredients (for 2–3 servings) Dried seaweed (miyeok) – about 5g Cucumber – ½ piece Minced garlic – ½ tsp Vinegar – 2½ tbsp Soy sauce – 1 tbsp Sugar – 1 tsp Salt – a pinch Water – 2 cups (400ml) Ice – as needed Toasted sesame seeds – optional 🥄 Instructions Soak seaweed: Place dried seaweed in cold water for 10 minutes until soft. Rinse well and squeeze out excess water. Cut into bite-size pieces. Prepare cucumber: Wash and slice the cucumber thinly. Salt and squeeze optionally. Make broth: Mix water, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and garlic. Combine: Add se...

🥢 Vegetable Tofu Rice Bowl & Soy-Braised Burdock Root A simple but nutritious rice bowl paired with crunchy and savory braised burdock — a perfectly balanced meal. Main: Vegetable Tofu Rice Bowl Description: A healthy rice bowl topped with stir-fried tofu and assorted vegetables. Ingredients 1 bowl of cooked rice 1/2 block of tofu 1/4 onion 1/4 zucchini 1/4 carrot 2 shiitake mushrooms 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce (or more soy sauce) 1 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp sesame oil Sesame seeds (for garnish) Cooking oil Instructions Cut tofu into bite-sized cubes. Julienne all vegetables slightly thick. Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry garlic and onion. Add carrot, zucchini, mushrooms, and tofu in that order, stir-frying each briefly. Once vegetables are cooked, add soy sauce, oyste...

Bibim Guksu (Korean Spicy Cold Noodles) Bibim Guksu is a refreshing Korean noodle dish tossed in a spicy, sweet, and tangy sauce. It’s a perfect meal for hot summer days—quick to prepare, light yet flavorful. Ingredients (1 serving) Main Somyeon (thin wheat noodles): 100–150g Sauce Gochujang (Korean chili paste): 1–2 tbsp Aged kimchi (finely chopped): 100g Honey or sugar: 0.5–1 tbsp Sesame oil: 1 tbsp Minced garlic: 0.5 tbsp Soy sauce: 1 tbsp Optional Toppings Julienned cucumber Sliced perilla leaves Boiled egg (halved) Instructions Boil the noodles for 4–5 minutes, rinse thoroughly in cold water to remove starch, and drain well. In a bowl, mix gochujang, garlic, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and chopped aged kimchi to make the sauce. Add the noodles to the ...

🌿 Wellbeing Potato Wrap Meal A healthy vegetarian meal combining steamed baby potatoes, fresh lettuce wraps, and savory ssamjang sauce. The chewy texture of the potatoes is balanced with crisp lettuce, while the ssamjang brings a perfect savory kick. Great for families, gatherings, or anyone seeking a simple yet fulfilling plant-based dish! 🥔 Ingredients (1 Serving) 300g baby potatoes or small whole potatoes 10 leaves of lettuce 10g ssamjang (Korean wrap sauce) (Optional) Perilla leaves, raw garlic, green chili 🍳 Instructions Peel and cut potatoes into bite-sized pieces, then steam until fully cooked. For extra flavor, steam them over freshly cooking rice. Wash the lettuce thoroughly and store in the fridge for 30 minutes to enhance crispiness. Mix doenjang and gochujang in a 2:1 ratio to make ssamjang. Add minced garlic, on...