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Hater Depot
Joined: 29 Mar 2005
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 Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 2:18 pm Post subject: American beef to be let back in |
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So they say. I just translated some beef articles, one about Big Mac prices, and one that may tickle the fancy of the burger lovers among us. We'll see how long this really lasts, wasn't it a year ago they tried again and rejected all of it because of like three bone fragments?
http://koreabeat.com/?p=93
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A representative from Lotte Department said �After checking the reactions of people who compared American-made to other kinds of beef we plan to adjust our selling strategy.�
A spokesman from an importer of American beef said �Even though Lotte Mart and other large manufacturers and distributors will be able from the end of this month to sell American beef, they�ve received strong requests,� adding that �the large American exporters have promised to bring in chilled beef on the 20th.�
He also said �Still, the first beef to come for testing will be �choice� grade, equivalent to domestic level 2, not the �premium� grade, equivalent to domestic level 1″, going on to say �we expect that in large stores 100 grams of American beef of that level for back galbi will cost an average of 3,500 won, sirloin will cost 1,200 won, bone galbi will be 2,200, and short ribs will be 2,200.� |
Here's the Big Mac article. How much does one cost where you live?
http://koreabeat.com/?p=91
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Considered in US dollar terms, the price of a Big Mac in Korea has grown more expensive and now ranks 13th out of 32 countries.
According to a report in The Economist, a Big Mac, which costs $3.41 for one in the US, is most expensive in New Zealand where it is $5.89. After that come Switzerland ($5.20), Denmark ($5.08), Sweden ($4.80), the EU ($4.17), and Turkey ($3.66). The Korean price of $3.14 is 27 cents cheaper than America. The cheapest place to eat a Big Mac is China, where it�s just $1.45. |
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cbclark4
Joined: 20 Aug 2006
Location: Masan
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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Sirloin is cheaper than Galbi?
Woo hoo!
Or is sirloin something different in Korea? |
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pkang0202
Joined: 09 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 8:58 pm Post subject: |
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| F yeah! Team America! |
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jkelly80
Joined: 13 Jun 2007
Location: you boys like mexico?
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:04 pm Post subject: |
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| Where's the beef? WHERE'S THE BEEF?! |
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bgreenster
Joined: 06 Feb 2007
Location: too far from the beach
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| Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:15 pm Post subject: |
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Thank goodness. I've been waiting to hear this ever since the N. American beef was approved by that international food people group (whatever it's called).
Agree, though- is sirloin not considered a good cut here? Although I prefer filets, I usually bought sirloin when cooking at home...
Please keep us updated- I'll be the first in line to buy a decent steak~ |
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Hater Depot
Joined: 29 Mar 2005
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| Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Actually according to every dictionary I consulted the words for sirloin and filet are the same. Maybe it should've been translated differently, but regardless, certain cuts of galbi were always on top. |
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bgreenster
Joined: 06 Feb 2007
Location: too far from the beach
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| Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 5:24 pm Post subject: |
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| Hater Depot wrote: |
| Actually according to every dictionary I consulted the words for sirloin and filet are the same. Maybe it should've been translated differently, but regardless, certain cuts of galbi were always on top. |
Not that it matters too much, or that I'm finding any fault with your translation (promise! I think it's awesome you translate and post here for us peons) but technically cuts like filets come from the short loin, which is directly next to the sirloin. It is a slightly better cut than the sirloin, simply because it is more tender.
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Short Loin - the most tender, and the most expensive; from which porterhouse steaks, and filet mignon are cut.
Sirloin - less tender than short loin, but more flavorful. |
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jkelly80
Joined: 13 Jun 2007
Location: you boys like mexico?
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| Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 12:11 pm Post subject: |
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| WHERE'S THE BEEF?! |
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NQtropics
Joined: 19 Apr 2007
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| Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:38 pm Post subject: |
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Wow. $35 a kilo for marinated galbi beef. What a bargain!!!  |
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that guy
Joined: 29 Feb 2004
Location: long gone
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| Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 1:48 am Post subject: |
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| Members of civic groups opposed to the sale of U.S. beef throw cow manure inside the Lotte Mart Sangmu branch in Gwangju yesterday. Newsis, which transmitted the photo, blurred their faces. Lotte Mart introduced U.S. beef yesterday, the first time a nationwide supermarket has sold it in more than three years. |
Prices:
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| One hundred grams (3.5 ounces) of non-frozen top sirloin sold for 1,550 won ($1.70). The same part from a Korean cow is sold for 6,000 won. Each customer was limited to a purchase of 1 kilogram. |
You can read the rest of the article here. |
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spliff
Joined: 19 Jan 2004
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand
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| Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 2:06 am Post subject: |
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Yes, but will you be able to get Black Angus....cut a fat sirloin w/ a fork...  |
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Guri Guy
Joined: 07 Sep 2003
Location: Bamboo Island
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| Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 3:22 am Post subject: |
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| Members of civic groups opposed to the sale of U.S. beef throw cow manure inside the Lotte Mart Sangmu branch in Gwangju yesterday. Newsis, which transmitted the photo, blurred their faces. Lotte Mart introduced U.S. beef yesterday, the first time a nationwide supermarket has sold it in more than three years. |
Mixing manure and meat is an old custom in Korea. Black Pork springs ot mind. I am glad to see Koreans handling this maturely.  |
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boyne11
Joined: 08 Jul 2007
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| Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 3:22 am Post subject: |
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I can't believe these crazy farmers and unions people are allowed to bring in manure into the markets.
I hope that asshole is arrested and forced to eat the manure he brought in.
Can you imagine Americans shitting and pissing on Korean cars and electronics?
Last edited by boyne11 on Sat Jul 14, 2007 3:25 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Guri Guy
Joined: 07 Sep 2003
Location: Bamboo Island
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| Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 3:24 am Post subject: |
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Hee hee. I was thinking the same thing. Make them eat sh*t. Mind you they already seem full of it so maybe they can't. 
It's definitely a violation of the health code. However since it's anti-American they will probably let them go without punishment.  |
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charlieDD
Joined: 16 Jun 2006
Location: Seoul, Korea
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| Posted: Sat Jul 14, 2007 3:45 am Post subject: |
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Imagine how you'd feel if for three years (period US beef was kept out of the market) you had the politicians paid off , the consumers of the nation by the b*lls, and raking in huge profits . . . . and then the jig is up. Waaaaaaaaaa ! You'd throw a temper tantrum too, wouldn't you
. . . Well, if you were Korean.
The jig is up, frickers ! |
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