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| The photo from North Korea's state-run media Korea Central News Agency's Friday report shows foods served at Okryugwan, a restaurant in Pyongyang famous for its signature cold noodle dish. Yonhap |
By Jung Da-min
Are North Koreans in favor of unification?
North Korean media these days are promoting "unification by our people," unification of South and North Korea by the two Koreas themselves.
Pro-North Korea media outlet Tongil Sinbo's interview with a chief food "technician" at Pyongyang's famous cold noodle restaurant Okryugwan, has recently been in the spotlight in South Korean media.
In the interview, chief technician Ra Suk-kyung said the Okryugwan staff awaited South Korean customers.
"Our nation is one that cannot be divided," she said. "I hope that the day will come when the South Korean compatriots will come and visit the well-preserved Okryugwan and enjoy the scenery of Taedong River while feasting on Pyongyang naengmyeon dish, as soon as possible."
The interview also highlighted the Pyongayng naengmyeon craze in Seoul brought by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's remark during inter-Korean summit in April that he brought cold noodles to treat his South Korean counterparts.
The food technician also introduced how to prepare better-quality Pyongyang naengmyeon.
According to Ra, the noodles should be made only out of buckwheat. The meat broth should be cooled slowly enough to bring out the best taste.
When eating, only vinegar and soy sauce should be added, so as not to ruin the original taste.
"Put the vinegar on the noodle, not in the soup for better taste," she said, adding that the noodles should be served in a brass bowl, for "cooler taste."
