SEATTLE — Williams Sonoma, one of America’s best-known upscale kitchenware and home retailers, has turned its attention to Korean cuisine with a new “Taste of Korea” collection. But Koreans in the U.S. are taking one look at the tableware and wondering where exactly the Korea is. The retailer’s collection features more than 100 items, from Korean sauces and seasonings to cookware and dinnerware. Front and center is the Lotus Bloom collection, an ornate line of plates and bowls in pinkish-red and gold, alongside similarly elaborate table linens. For a retailer that has spent decades cultivating an image as an upscale American tastemaker, the decidedly un-Korean look has struck a nerve online, particularly as brands increasingly seek to capitalize on the global popularity of Korean food and culture. “I saw this huge sign outside the store that said ‘Taste of Korea,’ and as a Korean, I felt so flattered,” Korean creator Bambigirl said in a YouTube video. “K-culture is everywhere now.” But her excitement quickly faded when she saw the collection. “What is going on here