Deunggalbijjim is a braised dish of pork back ribs simmered in a sweet and savory soy-based sauce. This version pairs the ribs with seasoned kongnamul, or soybean sprouts, for a dish that is mildly spicy yet clean tasting. Hearty and meant for sharing, it is the kind of food Korean families gather around on a weekend. Try this recipe from W Table. Ingredients Seasoning For boiling the ribs Bean sprout seasoning Instructions Soak the pork ribs in cold water for about 30 minutes to draw out the bl

Civil servant pay may rise 3.9 percent next year, the biggest increase in 16 years, bringing the starting pay of the lowest-rank officials to above 3 million won ($2,200) a month, according to a proposed government budget for next year. The Ministry of Planning and Budget said the Cabinet deliberated on next year's spending proposal on Tuesday, keeping the pay hike above 3 percent for a third consecutive year, following 3.0 percent in 2025 and 3.5 percent in 2026. Next year's raise, if confirmed

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