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Yoon Sook-ja
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Yoon in 2016
Born (1948-06-06) June 6, 1948 (age 77)
Alma mater Sookmyung Women's University
Dankook University
Employer Institute of Traditional Korean Food
Korean name
Hangul
윤숙자
Hanja
Revised Romanization Yun Suk-ja
McCune–Reischauer Yun Sukja

Yoon Sook-ja was born on June 6, 1948, in South Korea. She is a famous cooking expert and a professor who studies and teaches about traditional Korean food. She has dedicated her life to preserving and sharing the rich history of Korean cuisine.

About Yoon Sook-ja

Yoon Sook-ja is well-known for her deep knowledge of Korean cooking. She helps people around the world learn about the delicious and healthy foods of Korea. She has written many books and given talks about traditional Korean dishes.

Her Education Journey

Yoon Sook-ja studied food and nutrition at two important universities in South Korea.

  • She earned her master's degree in Food and Nutrition from Sookmyung Women's University. This means she learned a lot about how food affects our bodies and how to prepare it well.
  • Later, she continued her studies at Dankook University, where she took advanced courses in Food and Nutrition.

Her Career in Food

Yoon Sook-ja has held many important roles in the world of Korean food.

  • She used to be a professor at Baewha Women's University, where she taught students about traditional cooking.
  • Today, she leads the Institute of Traditional Korean Food. This institute is a special place where people research and teach about old Korean recipes and cooking methods. She is also a professor there.
  • She is also in charge of the Tteok Museum. This museum is a fun place where visitors can learn all about tteok, which are traditional Korean rice cakes.
  • Yoon Sook-ja has even shared her knowledge of Korean food in other countries, like London, where she gave presentations.

Important Events

Yoon Sook-ja played a special role in a big event in 2007. She helped plan the food for a special dinner during the Inter-Korean summit. This was a meeting between leaders from North and South Korea, and the food she helped prepare was an important part of the event.

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