Art • Theater • Concerts • Film • Community • Fitness • Dine & Drink • Nightlife • TRAVEL
Korea awaits! • JUly 2010 VOL. 2 NO. 10
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WaterParks andPools Sweet Relief from the Heat
Printed using 100% soy ink.
PLUS Myeongdong Shopping Secrets + Multicultural Eating in Ansan Motorcycle Mania + The Spice in Hannam-dong
08 Fifth Level Fashion Finds
Discover neat boutiques at Myeongdong’s Noon Square.
12 Takashima Yasunori, Sushi Chef
Chef Yasunori gets smart with sushi at the W Hotel.
14 The Pleasures of Patbingsu Shaved ice and red beans are Korea’s dog days dessert.
18 Korea Awaits Video Contest Winners Ten were chosen, but only one can go to Tokyo!
20 Expat Photography Clubs
Find shutterbug buds and photo fun at these expat-friendly clubs.
72 Business, Never Casual
Shot by Thie r ry Tille me nt
Adam Boothe analyzes the yin and yang of the Korean ajosshi.
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Why You Need a Motorcycle If you’re sick of runaway buses, cramped subway cars, and gridlock, you should give some thought to the simple, two-wheeled solution to your transportation blues. By Dav i d W i l l s
Shot by Fl as h Pa r k er at the Sheraton Walkerhill Pool
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Where the Water Parks Are Why let the sweat get you down when there are cool pools, spiffy spas, and fantastic water parks just waiting for you to dive in? By S h i r l e y Hwa n g
41 Gear
59 Korean Destination
Open-source and accessible Ubuntu makes Linux more mainstream.
Ansan rivals Itaewon and Dongdaemun as your international dining choice.
42 Foodie Finds
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The Spice in Hannam-dong delivers fine dining at nice prices.
44 Seoul Discoveries Hongeo is one of Korea’s strangest (and strongestsmelling) fish dishes.
51 Seoul Editor's Pick
See Muse and other bands at Jisan Valley.
The Seoul Grand Sale: as if you needed an excuse to shop.
Gyeonggi Province Two weekends, two rock festivals, too sweet to skip!
FROM THE EDITOR
Tired of Being Ignored?
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ren’t you tired of being ignored? I sure am getting frustrated with listening to people ignoring you. Frequently we walk into a meeting and we’re met with nothing but resistance. The response always comes back, “99% of the population in this country is Korean, so we target Koreans with our advertising.” And we have to respond, “So if you could hit 1% of the Korean population with your advertising, in a publication that truly helped improve readers’ lives and had great reader loyalty, you wouldn’t want to do that?” And then they think about it for a second, and respond, “No, we’d love that!” Then why do advertisers continue to insist on ignoring the 1% of the Korean population that speaks English – not to mention the hundreds of thousands of tourists and business people that are visiting here on any given day? Even now, if you look at our advertisements, most of them come from foreigners themselves – foreign or foreign-trained dentists and doctors, foreign executives, and foreign management companies, and foreign-owned and -operated businesses. They know the market is out there, because they’re part of that market! And they know 10 is one of the best ways to get the word out about their products and services to that market. The real problem is that we’ve made the mostread English magazine by expats and tourists in Korea, but the Koreans don’t know about us yet! We want nothing more than to expand the pages of this magazine and provide more content and information each month, more articles and more events, but until Koreans start recognizing and enjoying 10, it’s just not going to happen. Hence, I have a little request for our readers out there. Tell your Korean friends about us. When you find out about a concert/festival/marathon/etc. that your Korean friends don’t know about, tell them they would know about it too if they read 10. Recommend 10 to your Korean co-workers or students who speak some English. There’s no more comprehensive event magazine in this country each month, and that includes in the Korean language. So do your Korean friends a favor, and tell them about us. Someday they’ll thank you for it, and we’ll thank you right now!
S t e p h e n R e v e r e , M anag in g E dit o r
A Shot of Korean by Stephen Revere X이/가 땡기다. [ttaeng-gi-da] To be drawn to X. (I’m craving X.) Originally this is a mispronunciation of a word you’ll see often when walking in and out of doors. “당기다” (dang-gi-da) is the word for “to pull” so you should be sure to give a tug rather than push when you read that on a door. Now 땡기다 has become a commonly used slang term for when you’re really craving something, particularly food or drink. (Remember that when you conjugate a verb ending in the 이 vowel, you add another 어, which actually makes it into a 여. For example: to drink (마시다): 마시다 + 어요 > 마시어요 > 마셔요.)
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술이 땡겨. [sul-i ttaeng-gyeo] – I feel like a drink. 팥빙수가 땡겨. [pat-bing-su-ga ttaeng-gyeo] – I’m craving patbingsu. (If you don’t know what this is, see page 14)
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CONTRIBUTORS M at t h e w C r aw f o r d (p. 59) has lived and worked in Seoul and Daejeon for about five years, with many comings and goings. Originally, he didn’t plan on staying for more than a year, but Korean food, good company, the mountains, and some mysterious, indefinable x factor have somehow lulled his nomadic tendencies.
S t a f f o r d L u m s d e n (p. 41) writes about technology, education and politics, and is a blogger, ESL teacher and full-time student. Co-host and producer of the SeoulPodcast, he spends far too much time playing Playstation. stafford.squarespace.com C h a r l e s Mon tg o m e ry (p. 34) is slow to pick
up a check or anything else that isn’t dealt with by antibiotics. He’s been in Korea for 2.5 years and likes it. Find him fussing about at ktlit.com.
M e g a n P r e e c e (p. 24) is from Vineland, Ontario and is currently teaching English in Daegu. She loves to travel to new and interesting places and enjoys introducing others to the world through her photography.
David S. Wills (p. 24) was
born and raised in Scotland, but has spent the past three years travelling the world. He is the managing editor of Beatdom magazine, but spends much of his time teaching kindergarteners in Daegu. When he’s not working, David can be found exploring Korea by motorcycle. davidswills.wordpress.com 10 Magazine July 2010
LETTERS After living in and traveling around more than 10 countries in Asia for just shy of 10 years I can say that 10 Magazine is amongst the top 10 foreigner magazines on the continent. However, it is not where it needs to be yet. 10 Magazine still panders to its sponsors and it has a conservative sheen that implies an unwillingness to tackle any controversial or even serious issues. That being said 10 Magazine has consistently improved since its inception and is currently the best publication for expats in Korea. I look forward to every issue and wish 10 Magazine the best of luck. Jacoba Marcel, Seoul Thanks Jacoba for the critique. We’re not sure we agree, however. Our aim has never been to tackle controversial or serious issues. We consider ourselves an event and info magazine, helping English speakers enjoy their time in Korea. We’re not the bosses, however. You are. So if we keep hearing from readers like you that we need to cover more serious issues, then we’ll certainly start considering it more “seriously”! As for pandering to our sponsors, we don’t think we pander to our spectacularly wonderful, attractive yet humble sponsors anymore than their near perfection deserves. ;) 10
* * * In keeping with the name of your mag, your monthly Top 10 list of something is very appropriate. Accordingly I would suggest lists such as top 10 DVD Rooms. Steering away from their sleazy reputation amongst Koreans, we foreigners would be interested to know which have the best selection of Western and classic movies, not to mention being a good way of watching Korean movies with English subtitles. Similarly a list of the best singing rooms which mention best selection of English songs and most luxurious rooms would be great. Furthermore, although most foreigners use laptops, a list of best PC Bangs would be interesting; which ones are least smoky, have fastest internet and have best freebies such as snacks and teas. Patrick Conway, Yongin, Gyeonggi
Actually, that’s kind of already on the way! We’re preparing an article on the “Bang” (room) culture in Korea for our September issue, and we’re going to put together a list of the best ones around with the help of our readers. Hope you’ll let us know some of your favorites! 10
Jacob and Patrick will both be getting a package of whole-bean coffee from Caribou Coffee for submitting the letters we used in the magazine this month. Now it’s your turn. Tell us what you think of 10 by sending us an email at comments@10magazine.asia.
The Grand Narrative
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hen you get to a new country and start noticing the subtle (or not-so-subtle) cultural differences, it’s easy to become
Blog of the Month an armchair philosopher and make half-baked social critiques. What’s less easy is to pose critiques and questions online complete with facts, statistics, images and videos that make the argument come alive. That, in a nutshell, is what Englishman James Turnbull does on his blog The Grand Narrative, a sociological analysis of gender politics in Korea primarily using advertising and popular culture. Ever wondered about what makes it taboo for women to smoke in Korea, why Koreans are the world’s greatest consumers, or why young Koreans live with their parents? These are kind of the thoughtprovoking and thorny questions to which James applies his thoughtful, Socratic approach. He’s gotten nearly two million hits in the last three years alone, and with the extensive archives on the site, you may find yourself adding quite a few more.
Korea by the Numbers
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Source: Source: Historical Exchange Rates, for March 1, 2005
* Korean Immigration Website (immigration.go.kr) GEPIK (Gyeonggi English Program in Korea) salary statistics courtesy of Brian Deutsch, otherwise known as Brian in Jeollanam-do, although Brian now resides in Pittsburgh. Read more from Brian’s blog at briandeutsch.blogspot.com.
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THE READER'S 10
What’s Your Biggest Complaint About Life in Korea?
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irst, we started by asking our readers to tell us what their biggest complaints about life in Korea are. We got some interesting ones, but one recurring complaint was that other people were complaining too much – hence we worked that complaint into the poll as well. Who knew it was going to end up at the top? 10. Disregard for contracts and previous agreements 9. Excessive surprise and shock that a foreigner can have a basic understanding of the Korean culture and language. 8. People spitting in public 7. General inconsideration of people around them (cracking gum, pushing elevator buttons unnecessarily, etc.) 6. Bumping and pushing in public places 5. Lack of public garbage cans and trash bins 4. Attitudes toward minorities, particularly black people 3. Lack of planning and last-minute execution 2. Inaccessibility of basic services due to being a foreigner (websites, phone registration, etc.) 1. Foreigners who spend all their time complaining about Korea
And for next month our Reader’s 10 is W h at’s you r favor ite pa rt of li f e i n Kor ea? Our open thread is up on our website right now at 10magazine. asia/favorite-part-of-korea. Join the conversation until the 4th of July. We’ll be putting up a poll from the results July 5th – July 12th for you to vote on your favorites.
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Fifth Level Fashion Finds In Myeondong’s Noon Square Words by Gr ace Su n, shots by Sh i r ley Hwa ng
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ith the 4-story H&M store still drawing in the crowds, cult hits Zara and Mango next door, and a plethora of other great brands like Jessica Simpson shoes and Steve Madden, it’s no wonder that Myeongdong’s Noon Square has quickly become the hottest new destination in the area. But a hidden gem is buried a little higher up in the building. Visitors to level 5 will unearth a trove of great little boutiques that rival the noisy shops on the street below. Just imagine Dongdaemun without the crowds and Garosu-gil without the premium prices.
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Everything you need this season for your wardrobe. Cardigans, dresses, jackets, tanks, pants and skirts, as well a stylish mix of accessories makes for some interesting standout pieces.
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Paul Schenk, Foodie in Seoul
Director of Food and Beverage at the InterContinental Hotels in Seoul Describe some interesting projects you have been involved in recently.
Something I am very proud to talk about is a new concept called “The Experience,” a pioneer dining experience like no other. Our chefs went out to the farms in pursuit of a “star” ingredient. They spoke to farmers, handpicked the product, and created a novel dish from it. This was filmed in a documentary style which was then presented to diners on plasma screens during each course. This is interactive storytelling at its best, and really provides that emotional connection between farmer, chef and patron. I am also very excited about our involvement in the G20 Summit this year, as well as the C20 in September. This year, our hotel is also holding a sommelier development program, barista training, and butler training for up and coming talents. Tell us about some other culinary adventures you have embarked on.
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aul’s culinary exploits started off in his hometown of Queensland, Australia. Ten years later, his talents took him to Oman and then Dubai, where he was the executive sous-chef in the Hyatt and Jumeirah Beach Hotels, before being headhunted to join Korea’s InterContinental Hotels in 2004. Paul is now the director of food and beverage at both of the InterContinental Hotels in Seoul, and a celebrity in the local food scene. Arriving in Korea 5 years ago when fine Western dining was still in its early stages, Paul set out to embrace the local culture and combine the essence of Korean ingredients with Western dining. He was the first person to bring a 12-course menu to Korea, and one of the few chefs to experiment with local products in an innovative way that catered to the Western palate. In fact, the “Made in Korea” menu that delivers friendly Korean cuisine to foreigners continues to be served at the Grand Café in the Grand InterContinental Hotel.
Paul’s Tips for Making a Great Aussie Steak
• Make sure you choose a great cut of Australian beef. • Seasoning is everything. Salt and pepper in moderation are key. • Don’t turn the steak more than once. • Cook it on low heat and voila – a delicious Aussie steak! 10 | 10 Magazine July 2010
The winner of last month’s beef recipe contest was Rebekah Park with her “Sensational Steak Pot Pie.” Check out 10magazine.asia/recipe for her recipe.
A real professional highlight for me was traveling to Dubai with my team to win the international MLA Black Box competition in 2008. This year, I was the judge for the sister event, the Pencil Box challenge. I also have a regular cooking show on Arirang TV that showcases approachable ways to cook Korean food. We are in our second rerun, and the show airs weekly. The entire season was filmed in December last year, our busiest month at the hotel! What would you say is the current food trend?
I think a fine understanding of the history of a product is something that sophisticated patrons are increasingly seeking in their dining experience. Personality coupled with product, with a link to specific artisan products and customized menus are what we will see more of in the future. Paul is giving away a prize to a reader who sends the correct answer to the following quiz to gs@10magazine.asia. The winner will receive a lunch or dinner for two at the Grand Kitchen buffet in the Grand InterContinental. Send in your answer by July 10th to be entered to win. What is the complete name of Paul’s popular cooking show on Arirang TV?
IN THE KITCHEN
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ushi chef Takashima Yasunori is soft-spoken and reserved, but his recipes are anything but. Since joining the W Seoul Walkerhill in 2009, he has worked on creating a dazzling new menu full of surprises for the hotel’s contemporary Japanese restaurant Namu. His main creation is “creative sushi,” a collection of modern sushi pieces that have special ingredients delicately arranged on top of the primary slice of fish. Chef Takashima feels that with traditional sushi, much of the actual sushi taste is lost when it is drenched in soy sauce. His new sushi is prepared to be eaten from the plate in one bite; all the seasoning is in the sushi itself. This
allows guests to taste the full natural f lavor and freshness of the fish. From combining tuna with garlic chips to topping scallops with caviar, Chef Takashima’s creative conceptions come from his long interest in sushi. He is originally from Osaka, Japan, a city known for its food. As long as he can remember, he has been fascinated with both the making and the eating of sushi. Perhaps it’s his role not only as preparer but also consumer that allows him to create food that is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. All of the creative sushi pieces are meticulously made with painstaking concern for design. They’re almost too pretty to eat. In addition to creative sushi, Chef Takashima also prepares traditional sushi and omakase sashimi at Namu’s sushi bar Ice. Here he converses with customers about the food and serves them items of his choice. He has been in Korea for fifteen years as a chef and notes that while the Japanese prefer smaller and more traditional sushi, Koreans tend to enjoy larger, unusual sushi. This grasp on his customers’ preferences has helped inspire him to make innovations in sushi cuisine and culture in Korea. Chef Takashima hopes that more people will enjoy this new “creative sushi” trend. He has created a menu for a contemporar y, hip, and yet unmistakably Japanese dining experience at Namu. But you don’t have to be Japanese or Korean to pick up the chopsticks here. Chef Takashima also hopes that Westerners, who may have already tried fusion sushi back home, will stop by to experience creative sushi at Namu.
Takashima Yasunori, Sushi Chef Namu Restaurant at the W Seoul Walkerhill Words and shots by Sh i r ley Hwa ng
I n s i de C r e at i v e S u s h i
Here’s a closer look at Chef Takashima’s creative sushi platter:
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1. Salmon, shallot, tobiko and mayonnaise First, mayonnaise is added to the salmon. The smooth salmon is then topped with freshly cut shallots. Finally, heaps of tobiko are added for color and seasoning. 2. Tuna, sprouts, garlic chips and cherry tomato Crisp sprouts dressed with lemon soy sauce are added to tender tuna, and slightly fried garlic placed on top lessens the tuna scent.
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3. Octopus, soy sauce dressing, cucumber and fried sweet pumpkin Soy sauce and olive oil dressing are sprinkled on the octopus, then cucumber and fried sweet pumpkin are added. 4. Beef and sprouts Fish takes a back seat in this sushi. Marinated and fried beef is topped with sprouts for a tasty combination of meat and vegetable. 5. Scallop, basil, chervil, and caviar Basil, shallot, tomato, celery, olive oil, salt, and pepper are mixed with the scallops, creating a salad feel. This is finished with chervil and caviar.
A TASTE OF KOREA
Patbingsu
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Red Beans and Ice
Words by Ci a r a n H ick ey, Execu tive chef of w seou l walkerhill
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he cra z y su m mer heat ma kes people do odd things and take desperate measures. In the old days before the luxury of freezers, people simply shaved blocks of ice and flavored it with whatever they had handy. Korea’s take on this shaved ice is known as patbingsu. The distinctive feature of the Korean version is the red azuki beans (pat 팥), sweetened and served on top of the ice (bingsu 빙수). Back in the day, this summer delight would have consisted of just the ice and beans, but it has evolved into a much more complex dessert with a variety of versions including green tea. For toppings, ice cream or frozen yogurt is added to the ice and beans and then rice cake (tteok 떡), chopped up fruit, fruit syrup, and condensed milk are placed on top. It took me a while to warm up to patbingsu as we generally eat beans on toast where I come from, but the professional in me won out in the end. I had seen groups of teenagers, especially girls, sharing what looked like a bowl of fruit salad mixed with ice, and so I asked a friend to order me one late at night after a very long evening of celebrating. I soon realized that it was just how the bowl looked after it was all jumbled together that had put me off. Once I tried it, it was wonderful and reminded me of that other great sloppy dessert, England’s Eton mess. With both, you just pile ingredients into a bowl, mix and eat: easy! O ne cont roversy su rr ou nd i ng p at bi ng s u i s whether to mix or not to mix. I have to admit to
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being in the second category. I like to pick and choose what I eat, which can be tricky when you are sharing. The worst thing is to end up eating with a “mixer,” or in my case one time, six of them! Luckily, I was able to pull rank and get most of the good bits. Now, I just order my own and have it custom-made to leave out the bits I don’t like, such as tinned fruit cocktail. If you haven’t already, go out and get introduced to patbingsu, but remember to limit the group to two and make sure your partner isn’t a secret fan of fruit cocktail. Making Your Own Patbingsu
Popular Patbingsu Chains R e d M a ng o Popular for its tangy yogurt,
Red Mango has dozens of stores all over Korea. redmango.co.kr 02-336-3112 Ic e be r ry- Locations include Sinchon,
Ewha University, Wangshimni, and Gangnam in Seoul. iceberry.co.kr 02-2282-2240 L ov ic e- This patbingsu franchise has a
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Ingredients • 2 cups ice • 1/4 cup milk • 1 tablespoon condensed milk • 1/2 cup fruit of choice, diced • 1/4 cup canned azuki bean (sold in cans specifically for patbingsu) • rice cakes (sold specifically for patbingsu) • corn flakes Directions 1. Mix the milk and condensed milk. Set aside. 2. Shave the ice. (I used an electric ice shaving machine, but a hand crank or blender works too.) 3. Pour the milk mixture over the ice. 4. Arrange fruit and beans on top of ice. 5. Garnish with rice cakes and corn flakes. Optional: Top with a scoop of ice cream. 10 Tip Use a bowl larger than the amount of shaved ice for easy mixing.
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his past June 9th, distinguished guests from SamsungTESCO Homeplus, Outback Steakhouse, Lotte Ham, TGI, Lotteria, On the Border, and other companies gathered for a party and fundraiser at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul. The event was held in celebration of the 5th anniversary of Kobeak Foods, a leading firm worldwide in the meat processing industry. The night’s events included a charity giveaway composed of items donated by guests in attendance including a 4-day and 3-night travel package to Hokkaido in Japan, a laptop computer, vouchers for hotel stays, and more. There was also a fundraiser with all proceeds going to UNICEF. Meanwhile, hungry guests got to take part in a tasting of the new kind of sausages developed at Kobeak Foods. Kobeak Foods is an Australian company that specializes in meat processing and supply to restaurants around the world. Check for the Kobeak logo to make sure you’re getting high-quality, safe meat at your restaurant of choice. 02-454-3435
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Get Involved with ATEK ATEK’s first set of elected officers recently finished their one-year ter ms, and ATEK members have elected and installed off icers all across the country to fill their spots. However, positions remain open in diverse areas of ATEK: resource gathering, event planning, emergency needs and ethics to name a few. Training will be provided, and it isn’t difficult to get involved. Contact them to find a position that fits your skills and schedule. More information at atek.or.kr/officers. ATEK (Association for Teachers of English in Korea) is a nationwide all-volunteer network formed to make life better for English teachers in Korea. ATEK offers help for teachers in difficult situations and provides information about how to develop professionally as an English teacher. Anyone can join! atek.or.kr
Back to Beautiful, Healthy Posture Have you ever suffered from sore neck and shoulders, back pain, muscle aches, disc tingles or numbness? If so, it might be time to start thinking about your posture. Though there are a number of possible causes for the pains listed above, they are all closely related to poor posture. These bad habits that are so easy to fall into can cause joints and nerve dysfunctions in the organs or sensory and motor systems. Start changing these habits now with a painless basic alignment. Your first step is a free consultation with Dr. Andrew Park at Gangnam Health in Balance Center (Chiro-Pilates). seoulchiropracticinfo.com 02-533-5124
Tourism Association “Skal” Launches Incheon Chapter
On June 16th, Korea’s second official chapter of Skal International was born with the official launching ceremony of Club No. 703, the Incheon chapter. Held at the Hyatt Regency near Incheon International Airport, dignitaries from the tourism industry gathered to celebrate the occasion. President of Incheon Skal and General Manager of the Hyatt Regency Incheon Adam Simkins presided over the ceremonies, which were attended by airline executives, hotel general managers, tour agency executives, and government officials including the President of the Incheon Tourism Organization, Jae-geun Choi, who also addressed the gathering. skalincheon.org 10 Magazine July 2010 | 17
S h o ts by RL Ba l dw i n
It was the culmination of months of blood, sweat and tears for the 10 Magazine staff. We set out to show Korea the asset that foreign residents could be in promoting Korea to the world – and our entries certainly did. 42 terrific entries went up on our website from foreign residents all over Korea, and they did a tremendous job of showing people all that Korea has to offer. We’re ecstatic with the results we ended up with, and the top 10 contestants who were in attendance had a great time – and no one went home empty handed, with prizes for the entire 10. You can bet we’ll be putting on the same contest next year around this time, so get your cameras rolling now and get a whole year’s worth of adventure in Korea into YOUR entry for 10 Magazine’s 2nd annual video contest! Check out the winning videos at 10magazine.asia/video-contest-winners.
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rom lonely temples to bustling markets, Korea has its fair share of stunning vistas ready for your photographic touch. But what’s the good of taking breaktaking photography if there’s no one to share it with? For advice on how to develop as a photographer and feedback on your latest shots, get in touch with the photo groups below.
From top: Der ek W i nch ester Seoul Dirt Track, Seoul Der ek W i nch ester AT Center, Yangjae, Seoul
From top: M a r i o Ta r a da n Seongeup Village, Jeju-do M a r i o Ta r a da n Che Oreum, Songdang-ri, Jeju-do A a ro n R a i s e y The streets of Seoul
Seoul Photo Club
The Seoul Photo Club is a community for photography enthusiasts from all over Korea to share Fli c k r i n S eo u l photos as well as critique and Flickr in Seoul (FiS), proudly celebrating its 4th birthday, is discuss all things photographic an open community for people in Korea to meet and share their i n the cou nt r y. Club benef its love of photography. The flickr group is simply the best platform include constructive advice, supfor interacting, scheduling photo walks, and more. A calendar of port, encouragement as well as a noteworthy events can be found on the group page, and members great outlet for photography. What makes the SPC unique is that are welcome to propose anythe structure is designed to thing they deem worth phobenefit expat photography tographing, share equipment in Korea. You can pick up tips, inspiring photography tips for shooting at various and techniques or simply places around the country Words by F la sh Pa r k er propose meeting over a cup from those who have done of coffee. it before or advice on where FiS meets twice a month, usually on Sundays. The group is to buy film or what to expect when shooting in the subway. The open to Koreans as well as expats. Some members have spent SPC is the only expat society in the country officially sanctioned their entire lives in Seoul while others have been here less than to shoot in the Seoul subway system, and the club’s first photoga year. Camera users of all ability and experience levels are wel- raphy book, The Metro Project, will be released later this year. The SPC hosts weekly and monthly photo challenges. Prizes are come to join. With more than 1,250 members and 20,000 photographs in the group archive, FiS is a rich, diverse photographic sponsored by Hyosung Camera and images are published in media society and one of the largest of its kind in all of Asia. New mem- outlets including the Korea Herald. Club exhibitions run twice yearly to showcase the best images members have captured. bers are always welcome.
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No fees. Principals: Derek Winchester and Youngdoo Moon Contact: derekwin@hotmail.com, youngdoo@gmail.com Online: flickr.com/groups/flickrinseoul
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No fees. President: Aaron Raisey Contact: aaron.raisey@gmail.com Online: flickr.com/groups/seoulphotoclub
F l a s h Pa r k e r Top: Sindorim Station, Seoul; Bottom left: the streets of Gangnam, Seoul ; Bottom right: Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon
Seoul Strobist Club
The original strobist is former Baltimore Sun photographer David Hobby, a man whose pioneering work and belief in the use of off-camera lighting has helped spark a dedicated community that is more than 200,000 followers strong. Noun, verb, adjective, particle – use it however you want – strobist is the method of using small lights as a cost effective, portable and professional alternative to studio lighting. There are currently strobist communities in more than 100 countries around the world. Though certainly not the first Seoulites to stick lights on poles and point them at one another, the Seoul Strobist Club is an attempt to organize a group of dedicated hobbyists, professionals and amateurs alike into one cohesive unit with the goal of becoming smarter, more efficient users of light and better photographers overall. Workshops, run monthly across Korea, are focused on editorial location shooting and the idea that it’s easy to craft studio-quality lighting effects anywhere, anytime. Workshops are tailored for all levels and oneon-one sessions are also available. Professional and experienced members offer beginners the opportunity to assist on magazine and newspaper shoots in and around Seoul. No fees. Camera required, lighting gear provided. Creative Director: Flash Parker Contact: parker.shawn@gmail.com Online: flickr.com/groups/seoulstrobistclub 10 Magazine July 2010
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Chadwick International Korea’s newest international school is out to change education not only in Korea, but worldwide.
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here are a million different factors that add up to a quality education. When you boil them down, however, it all comes down to two things: the facilities teachers and students have to work with and the teaching philosophy the educators practice. There’s a new school opening in Korea that is about to revolutionize education in both of these arenas. Chadwick International in Incheon’s new Songdo City is out to set a whole new standard for quality education with unrivaled facilities and a tried-and-tested teaching philosophy from California that will be a breath of fresh air to parents seeking to release their children from the bondage of the 20-hour-a-day study schedules of most domestic institutions. A “no-hagwon education” is what Headmaster Jorge Nelson likes to call it.
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The amenities available at Chadwick Inter national are on a scale not seen before anywhere in the world. Sounds like a ridiculous exaggeration, doesn’t it? It’s not. The 25m, 6 lane multi-purpose swimming pool, the theater with acoustics adjustable according to performance, the state-of-the-art audio/video facilities with green rooms to prepare awaiting reporters and performers, and the green rooftops, gardens – it’s all there. But what truly makes this school unique is the technology which has been worked into every facet of the construction. Gale International, in conjunction with Cisco Systems, has set out to create the flagship school of the future, one which governments and organizations the world over will frequent to see just how technology can be put to use to build the school of the future. It’s a system that will allow students to have real-time discussion and debates with children all over the world in Cisco’s video classrooms as if they were in the same room. It’s a system that will allow parents to use their 3G cell phones to instantly check how their child’s homework is coming—and how many minutes (or hours) they’ve been using their computers to play games.
International are all fully certified teachers, 82% of whom hold master’s degrees. They average 16 years of teaching experience acquired in over a dozen countries around the world. “In addition to our well-known academic program, we offer extensive opportunities in athletics, community service, the arts, outdoor education, and extra-curricular activities and clubs,” says Chadwick School Headmaster Fredrick T. Hill when describing the attitude toward education of the original Chadwick in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California. “Students can participate in just about anything they want to here and, with our encouragement, they do. By supporting their ventures into areas of uncertainty or inexperience, we help
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But the other aspect of Chadwick International which will recreate education in Korea, the aspect that you can’t see by simply walking the halls of this technological masterpiece, is the educational philosophy. Chadwick International seeks to convert education from an arduous endeavor of coaxing effort from children by dangling the “carrot” of good grades and waving the “stick” of detention or fear of an F into a system that encourages children to learn by doing, trying – and sometimes failing! The caring and dedicated faculty members of Chadwick
students develop abilities that might otherwise be undiscovered or ignored.” In a country where even the smallest mistakes are typically met with a sharp reprimand from educators, Chadwick International’s philosophy of encouraging students to try new experiences and learn by doing without fear of reprisals for making mistakes brings a whole new educational philosophy to Korea and Asia.
To learn more about the both the facilities and philosophy of Chadwick International, be sure to visit their website, chadwickinternational.org.
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Two-Wheel Drive
Travelers tired of being crushed in the subway or stuck in traffic may want to consider a motorcycle. Daegu resident David Wills offers advice for finding, buying, and riding a good bike. Wo rds by Dav i d W i l l s
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Getting a License n the busy streets of a South Korean city it can Whether you want to save If you already have a driver’s license take a while to get from place to place. And time on the trip to work or from your home country, getting one rush hour, when millions of people take to the roads, can add an hour to a short car journey. cruise the countryside on the in Korea is incredibly simple. It’s Moreover, even when you arrive at your desweekends, a motorcycle will just a matter of visiting the licensing office and swapping your old one for tination, it’s frequently a challenge to find a parking make life easier and more a temporary Korean one. Then, when space. The roads and sidewalks are invariably lined enjoyable. you want to leave the country, you with cars and vans. Space is extremely limited. can swap the license back at the same It’s no wonder, then, that so many people use motorcycles to get around. They’re cheap, fast and reliable. They may not be as safe or glamor- place. If you don’t have a driver’s license, ous as an expensive car, but they let you get around freely. And with a bike, you can park or if you don’t want to exchange your old almost anywhere. Motorcycles are also a lot of fun. For many expats it can be difficult to one, you can apply for a Korean driver’s license. This can be done in English, navigate South Korea, and a bike can let you see places the KTX doesn’t go. Often you’ll find that expats with bikes have already been around for a year or two, Chinese, French, German and Japanese, but there’s really no reason why newcomers have to miss out on the fun. depending on location. Note that while bikes up to 125cc only In fact, it’s not that much of a challenge to get a decent bike for a fair price and use it to get around. Whether you just want to save time on the require a regular driver’s license, you’ll trip to work or can’t wait to cruise the countryside on the weekends, a need a special motorcycle license for anything above that. Not all licensing centers motorcycle will make life easier and more enjoyable.
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can administer the motorcycle test, so please check before you go. The designated facility for motorcyclists is the Seobu Driver’s License Center, near the World Cup Stadium in Seoul. The License Lowdown
To exchange a foreign license for a standard Korean one, you’ll need several documents: • foreign license • alien residency card • W11,000
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Additional motorcycle certification will cost W4,000 for the written test and W5,000 for the skills test. To find your nearest examination center or learn more about fees, visit dla.go.kr or call 1577-1120.
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Once you have your license, you’re all set to get your own motorcycle. As mentioned above, bikes here are incredibly cheap, and motorcycle retailers are ubiquitous. Don’t expect any of them to speak English, though. You’ll just have to bring your phrasebook, a Korean friend, or be ready to write down some numbers. On the plus side, many of the words you need to know are actually the same in English and Korean. Like many other products, motorcycle shops are often found clustered together in the same neighborhood or even on the same street. In Daegu, the best place to purchase a motorcycle is the well-known “Motorcycle Street” near Dalseong Park. As the name suggests, it’s a long street of nothing but bike shops, where you can buy new bikes, old bikes, or have your bike fixed. In Seoul, try the area around Chungmuro Stn. (line 4). Elsewhere in Korea, you should just look for buildings with lots of bikes outside. Check a few for prices before making your decision. If you’re having trouble locating a shop where you live, you can also shop online with craigslist.org or passo.co.kr (Korean).
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Daelim and Hyosung are the most reliable and respected domestic motorcycle brands and are reasonably priced. A new Korean motorcycle will generally cost around 1.5 million won, although if you want to get something more powerful, it can be pricy. “After service” (full-service warranty) is frequently included in your purchase, so you can bring your bike back when you need the oil changed. Should you opt for a foreign motorcycle, note that import taxes make them extremely expensive compared to their domestic counterparts. A reasonable imported bike will cost anywhere between four and twelve million won, and getting it fixed or serviced can be expensive, too. Once you have your bike, you need to pick up the paperwork from the bike shop and take it to your local district office to have the bike registered in your name. This should be relatively pain10 Magazine July 2010
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Taking to the road for the first time can be a daunting experience in Korea. Drivers aren’t always considerate, and as a motorcyclist, you’re largely expected to be quick enough to get out of the way of larger vehicles. Buses are probably the biggest threat. Watch out when you’re driving near the sidewalk, as drivers have no qualms about jumping two or more lanes in a flash. For these reasons and more, city riding is more a matter of convenience than pleasure.
Unless you enjoy the thrill of ducking and diving between careless cars and buses, you’ll probably want to hit the open roads for a pleasure ride.
You can cut significant time from your trip to work with a bike, and you can cut taxi fees right out of your budget. However, unless you enjoy the thrill of ducking and diving between careless cars and buses, you’ll probably want to hit the open roads for a pleasure ride. There are some fantastic roads outside the cities, where the traffic moves more predictably and where you can set your eyes on the scenery rather than the other vehicles. It’s amazing how a person’s opinion of Korea can change after a trip beyond the city limits. The mountains rise from where the tower
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Knowing the law before you hit the road can save you some serious trouble later. Most important to remember is that, according to Korean law, you cannot take your motorcycle on a highway, regardless of its power. You really have to stick to smaller roads. In the city, too, you’re supposed to stay in the right hand lane at all times. Though this law is rarely enforced, it’s a law nonetheless. Remember that while nearly every motorcyclist in Korea enjoys being able to ride on the sidewalk and skip traffic, it’s still illegal. You’re supposed to obey the rules of the road, and you’ll have no excuse if the police decide they want to give you a ticket.
Mo t orcycle L ineup 1. John Scheid Milwaukee, WI, USA Bike: Daelim-Honda VS125cc Favorite ride: northern Gyeonggi Province near the DMZ 2. James A. Brown Kentucky, USA Bike: 2005 Harley Davidson VROD Favorite ride: anywhere from the DMZ to Daegu 3. Michael Chang Vancouver, Canada Bikes: KMTA Evolution (left) and 1977 Vespa Super (right) Favorite ride: around town 4. John Woods Atlanta, GA, USA Bike: 250cc Hyosung Mirage. Favorite ride: Gangwon Province 5. Jerome Stubert France Bike: CB Honda 400cc (middle red one) Favorite ride: Namhansanseong Castle southeast of Seoul 6. David Wills Scotland Bike: Hyosung, nicknamed “Boppy” Favorite ride: around Cheongdo, Gyeongju, and Pohang near the coast 7. Thierry Tillement France Bike: Harley Davidson 1200cc Favorite ride: Northeast of Seoul on National 6 Top of p.24 David Leaper New Zealand and Mike Misner USA Bikes: Yamaha FZ600 (blue) and Yamaha R1 (red) Favorite ride: Yumyeong Mountain 10 Magazine July 2010
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“Wow! It’s Summer Time!” Package
Sumo-Power at Momoyama Restaurant
Lobster Concoctions
Summer Moon Spectacular Package
JW Marriott Seoul Relax this summer with the JW Marriott Seoul’s seasonal package, available through the end of August. Guests have three choices: the basic package with one night in a Superior Room (W189,000++), a Superior Room with breakfast buffet for two (W229,000++), or a Junior Suite with Executive Lounge privileges and free sun block spray (W289,000++). All packages include access to the hotel’s gym and swimming pool and ice cream for two, as well as 10% off treatments during your luxurious trip to the Marquis Thermal Spa. marriott.com 02-6282-6282
Courtyard Marriott This summer, the Courtyard Marriott brings you fresh lobster inspired by the chef’s favorite recipes. Discover irresistible culinary creations from spicy lobster bisque to roasted Maine lobster with truffle butter. This offer is available as a 3-course set menu (W 70,000++) and a 5-course set menu (W95,000++) for dinner from July 1st to August 31st. courtyardseoul.com 02-2638-3081
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The Lotte Hotel Busan From July 1st to August 31st, Momoyama Japanese restaurant at the Busan Lotte Hotel gives you the chance to harness the restorative powers of the freshwater eel with the Yokozuna Special Menu. Yokozuna refers to the highest rank in the sumo wrestling world, and this course includes Chankonabe, the dish that sumo wrestlers are famous for gorging on. Other delicacies on the menu are sweet fish, sea bass, and sushi. There’s no reason to go thirsty with a great selection of sakes to match the food. W80,000++ . lottehotelbusan.com 051-810-6360
The Ritz-Carlton Seoul Through August 31st, you can enjoy a moonlit evening overlooking southern Seoul from your own personal balcony. The RitzCarlton Seoul only has a limited number of these balcony rooms in which you can enjoy a sunbath during the day and drinks and dinner at night. With this package, you can have dinner for two with one bottle of wine served at the time of your choice on the balcony (W330,000++). You can also upgrade to the Club Balcony Parlor Suite, which includes access to the VIP Club Lounge (W380,000++). ritzcarlton.com 02-3451-8114
Novotel Daegu City Center When the summer heat makes you sweat, you can cool off with the Ice Summer Package at the Novotel Daegu City Center, the only international hotel in Daegu. This economical room package for business and leisure travelers includes a bottle of sparkling wine and a fruit dish in a Superior Room with breakfast, access to the fitness center, and free internet for W179,000+. Children under 16 can share a room with their parents and eat breakfast for no extra charge. reservation@novoteldaegu.com 053-664-1111
Marco Polo’s Journey Menu
The Grand InterContinental Seoul’s Marco Polo Located on the 52nd floor of the Korea World Trade Center and operated by the Grand InterContinental Seoul, Mediterranean restaurant Marco Polo introduces “Marco Polo’s Journey Menu.” This new promotion offers customers a set menu infused with the spirit of Marco Polo’s journeys. Experience the “Silk Road of Taste” with exotic delicacies from countries like Turkey, Iran, China, and Mongolia. It’s available as a 5-course lunch (W60,000+) or 7-course dinner set menu (W120,000+). seoul.intercontinental.com 02-559-7621
Summer Hot Package
Seacloud Hotel If beachcombing and sunbathing are your idea of a fun getaway, Seacloud Hotel located just off Haeundae Beach has the package for you. With the Summer Hot Package (7/16-8/28), relax in a Superior Half Ocean View along with breakfast for two and free entrance to the outdoor swimming pool. You can also keep your sightseeing budget under control with discounts to the Busan Aquarium, the Tiffany 21 Cruise, and the Dongbaek Cruise. W200,000+ with additional charges for weekend and peak season (7/23-8/15). seacloudhotel.com 051-933-1000
Summer Balance Package
Grand Hyatt Seoul Grand Hyatt Seoul offers you unparalleled rest and relaxation this season with the Summer Balance Package, available through August 31st. Make yourself at home in a Grand Room and cool off in the outdoor swimming pool. The highlight of your stay may well be the skin care treatment you can enjoy at the spa. Choose from the Organic Sunflower Balance Body Treatment, the Refresher Nutrition Facial Treatment, and the Lavender-Infused Body Wrap with scalp massage and algae gel face mask. W300,000++. seoul.grand.hyatt.com 02-799-8888
Riverpark Outdoor Mineral Water Pool
Walkerhill Take a break from the daily grind by diving into the Walkerhill Riverpark outdoor pool. Open to the public since June 19th, Riverpark features a swimming pool, a children’s pool, and a lazy river. Walkerhill strives to satisfy its trendy guests with regular upgrades, and this year it offers a Santorini-themed pool area with tropical décor as well as thermal mineral water. Visit during the Green Season (6/19-7/9) for the adult pool and bar, Blue Season (7/10-7/23 and 8/16-8/29) for a poolside party and concert, and Gold Season (7/24-8/15) for the Bikini Champagne Party. walkerhill.com 02-455-5000
4th World Wine Festival
Novotel Ambassador Busan The 4th World Wine Festival, scheduled to be held at the Novotel Ambassador Busan on Friday, July 16th, is your chance to enjoy bottomless wine and all-you-can-eat barbecue. Events scheduled to be held during the festival include a Nanta performance, a wine class and a wine auction. There are also Novotel Busan room vouchers, Seascapes buffet coupons and luxury wine cellars offered as door prizes. The festivities begin at 7 pm in the outdoor garden. W60,000. novotelbusan.com 051-744-6411
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hat do you do to beat the heat? You’ve tried taking cold showers, buying an extra electric fan, and escaping the afternoon sun in the theater. And you’re still drenched in sweat. Fortunately for you, there’s a solution to the dog days of summer. Thirteen water parks and plenty of public pools across the country bring you all the water slides and high dives you could ask for. This is your chance to turn the AC off and the fun on this July.
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Resom Spa Castle Y e sa n - g u n , no rt h C h u ng c h e o ng Prov i nc e
As the name suggests, this park is a spa resort. Indoors, there is a massive pool with different massage stations, where water shoots out toward different parts of the body. There’s also a shallow children’s pool and play area. Outdoors, there are several themed spas including a couples’ tub, gayageum (Korean stringed instrument) music tub, and a spa bar that serves nonalcoholic cocktails. The outdoor area has a nicer ambience in the evening. There are three slides and a wave pool, although these attractions may not be as thrilling as the rides at other parks. The amenities and facilities are clean. One disappointment is the lack of dining choices: there is only one restaurant and it serves mostly Korean food.
HOURS 9 am – 9 pm DIRE C TIONS Express
bus leaves three times daily from Nambu Bus Terminal C OST W30,000 – W48,000, discounted rates after 5 pm INFO resom.co.kr/spa 041-330-8000 A D D RESS 341 Sadong-ri Deoksan-myeon Yesan-gun Chungcheongbuk-do
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Caribbean Bay
Seorak Waterpia
Yo ng i n , G y e o ng g i Prov i nc e
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If you’ve heard of only one water park in Korea, it’s probably Caribbean Bay. It’s a part of the Everland Resort and is the largest indoor/outdoor waterpark in the world. It became even bigger in 2008 with the addition of the “Wild River Zone,” with rides including the 90-degree Tower Boomerango and tube slides. Attractions unique to Caribbean Bay are the boogie board/surfing ride and the Adventure Pool, where 2.4 tons of water pour down from a skull at random times throughout the day. Because Caribbean Bay is the largest and best-known waterpark in Korea, it inevitably draws the largest crowds. Waits for popular rides can easily climb to an hour or two, and it can be frustrating to slide down a short ride after an extremely long wait. The worst-case scenario is when a ride has to be closed mid-queue due to poor weather du r i ng the rainy season (장마철) in July. On the sunny side, facilities are kept up well despite the throngs of people. Visitor s can enjoy a variety of restaurants throughout the park as well as bungalows, beach chairs, and resting “capsules” available for rental. HOURS Vary in July (outdoors rides generally open at 10 or 11 am). See website for details DIRE C TIONS Bus 5002 from Gangnam St. (line 2, ex. 6) and other locations COST W35,000 – W45,000 INFO everland.com/caribbean 031-320-5000 A D D RESS 310 Jeondae-ri Pogok-eup Cheoin-gu Yongin-si Gyeonggi-do
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Waterpia is more of a spa destination than an exciting water park. There are more than thirty different tubs to try, including hot spring tubs and others that use jets of water to give you a massage. Other than the spa areas, there are two slides, a flowing river, and two wave pools, though neither generate the large waves seen at other water parks. Because Waterpia is spaoriented, it attracts families and doesn’t get as crowded as other parks. Some of the tubs worth a visit are the “doctor fish” spa, where fish help you exfoliate by feeding on your dead skin; the herb spa, which is seasoned with an herb du jour; and the “well-being” spa, which has water infused with different aromas including ginseng. Waterpia is recommended for relaxing, but not for the rides. Also note that the food court doesn’t have a very large selection and what it does have can be pricey.
From top left: Entire scene of Caribbean Bay, the Adventure Pool of Caribean Bay; Rainbow Stream of Seorak Waterpia; Monster Blaster of Ocean World Images provided by Caribean Bay, Seorak Waterpai and Ocean World
Ocean World, though, is the 300-meter-long Monster Blaster, the world’s longest two-person tube slide. Another cool ride is the Super Boomerango, where you’ll be tossed into the air while sitting on a tube. Ocean World’s spa services are better than those at other water parks, offering high-end facials and massages with prices to match. The jjimjilbang area has heated rooms for sauna and relaxation, as well as sleeping rooms, though it would be anticlimactic to visit a water park to catch up on your Z’s. HOURS Indoors: 8:30 am - 8 pm, Outdoors 9 am - 6 pm DIRE C TIONS A free Daemyung Resort shuttle runs from Sports Complex Station (line 2, ex. 6) and other locations throughout Seoul COST W41,000 for children, W55,000 for adults, discounted rates after 3 pm INFO daemyungresort.com 1588-4888 A D D RESS 1290-14 Palbong-ri Seo-myeon Hongcheon-gun Gangwon-do
Even More Waterparks HOURS 10 am – 8:30 pm (spa opens at 6 am) DIRE C TIONS A Hanhwa Resort bus runs from
four locations in Seoul buspia.co.kr COST W23,000 – W38,000, discounted rates for afternoon/ evening passes INFO seorakwaterpia.co.kr 1588-2299 A D D RESS 24-1 Jangsa-dong Sokcho-si Gangwon-do
Ocean World H o ng c h e o n - g u n , G a ng wo n Prov i nc e
You’ve seen the ads. This Egypt-themed water park is divided into three main sections. The Indoor Zone includes a kids’ pool, a water playground with smaller slides, and a spa area, along with other pools. The Indoor Zone is generally kid-friendly and has rest areas, but it isn’t as exciting as the Extreme and Dynamic Zones outdoors. Catch some waves at the Surfing Mount, a pool that creates 2.4 meter-high waves. The must-ride attraction at
Blue Canyon
Py eong ch a ng, Ga ngwon
The usual lazy river, wave pool, children’s pool, spa tubs, and slides. W35,000 – W45,000 for an all-day pass*. bluecanyon.co.kr 1588-2828
Peak Island
Py eong ch a ng, Ga ngwon
Located at the Yongpyong Resort, Peak Island is an indoor/ outdoor park, but the outdoor section is scheduled to open in July. W30,000 – W40,000 for an all-day pass*. peakisland.co.kr 1588-0009
Playdoci
B uc h e o n , G y e o ng g i Indoor slides, pools, and two “doctor fish” tubs, where bathers can soak their feet and let the fish do the exfoliating. W18,200 – W27,000 for an all-day pass*. playdoci.com 1577-5773
The Ocean Resort
Y e o s u, J e o l l a
Oksum Waterpark
Jangheung, Jeolla
Hot springs in addition to indoor/outdoor slides and pools. W34,000 – W46,000. theoceanresort.co.kr 1588-0377 This is a small, family-friendly park next to the beach with lots to eat. Opening date and prices not yet determined. oksum.co.kr 061-862-2100
Jungheung Resort
Na j u, J e o l l a
Hot springs in addition to indoor/outdoor slides and pools. W34,000 – W46,000. theoceanresort.co.kr 1588-0377
Biki World
Busan A huge outdoors pool with inflatable slides and tubes at BEXCO. From 7/15 – 8/16. W15,000. bikiworld.com 051-740-3492
Sealala S e ou l No exciting rides here. Go for a lazy swim or relax at the hot tubs and jjimjilbang. W8,000 – W20,000. sealala.com 02-2628-9000 Water World
Jeju Island Soak in the salt water sauna after a day playing on the slides and in the pool. W28,000 – W35,000. jejuwaterworld.co.kr 064-739-1930
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Down and Dirty in Daecheon The Boryeong Mud Festival W o r d s a n d s h o t s b y C h a r l es M o n t g o me r y
Many festivals in Korea claim to be “international,” but very few stake their reputations on being dirty. The Boryeong Mud Festival is both. The Mud Festival is an annual party (in its 12th year) spanning one week each summer on Daecheon Beach. Voted number three on a London list of the world’s weirdest festivals, it turns the sleepy town of Boryeong from a town of 100,000 residents into a metropolis that serves over 1.5 million visitors. More importantly, it’s a complete blast and should not be missed by anyone in Korea in July.
Boryeong is a beautiful city, with sandy beaches on one side and towering mountains behind the city, but it’s the beaches and the mud that is trucked to it that defines the festival. It initially promoted the benefits of Boryeong mud in cosmetics and skin care products but quickly grew beyond that. While local mud is still one of Boryeong’s prize exports, the current focus of the
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overnight in Boryeong, reserve your hotel rooms as far in advance as you can. As the festival gets closer, prices rise and vacancies vanish. If you have time to explore the surrounding areas, Daecheon has the Seongjusagi Te m p l e , t h e O c h e o n C h u n g c h o e n g Suyesongseong Fortress, Nampo Gwanamun Gate, the tomb of General Jwa-Jin Kim, the Boryeong Fortress and Gate, and a coal mining museum on the outskirts of town. But really? It’s all about getting down and dirty. From 10 to you, here’s mud in your eye! mudfestival.or.kr
festival is on mud as a social lubricant. Scores of happy revelers cover themselves in mud: red, yellow, blue, green, and any other color that mud really shouldn’t be. Wander the beaches and get dirty, then walk in from the beach and eat in any of the excellent restaurants that lie behind it. Returning revelers need to know that the festival has been moved up the beach to a new location (see picture), but experience suggests that there will be a Reserve your hotel rooms as main stage for music and other entertainment. Stroll through a far in advance as you can. As carnival of inflatable characters the festival gets closer, prices and contraptions that house mud, rise and vacancies vanish. spit mud, and massage mud into your skin. The competitive can Yvonne’s Boryeong Adventure prove their worth in the mudw restli ng pit s, i n “Ext reme The first time I went to the Boryeong Mud Festival was great! We took a bus to Daecheon and when it turned Mudflat Skiing,” the Boryeong away from the beach to a coal mining museum, we were mudf lat obstacle marathon, or confused. But we got back into the bus and headed to the mud football championship. the festival. It was worth the wait: thousands of happy Thrill-seekers can slide down the people covering themselves in mud and playing on the mud-slides, photographers can beach. We slathered up in mud, ate and drank ourselves enter the mud photo competition, silly, stared at all the people painted in mud, like canand when you get tired, you can vases, and generally had a great time. After a sauna/ receive a mud foot-massage! In shower and a great dinner in town, we regretfully got on our bus and left the Mud Festival, all of us promising to the evening, the festival sets off by Yvon ne D omingue z (left in the photo) return. awesome fireworks displays and saunas are available for clean up if you don’t mind public nudity. The sea is always there if you prefer a more natural cleansing process. Be prepared to get involved, and by involved, I mean dirty. Don’t wear your good clothes, and don’t bring anything you aren’t prepared to see coated in mud (except for cameras). If you are plan ning on staying
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G y e ong sa ng Daegu Duryu Pool Indoor/outdoor. Duryu Park in Daegu near Duryu Stn. (line 2 ex. 14) 6 am – 9 pm W1,700 – W3,000 duryuswim.or.kr 053-623-2156 Gumi Gumoland Gumoland in Gumi. 253 Namtong-dong Gumi-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do Weekdays 10 am – 5 pm, Weekends 10 am –
6 pm, W5,000 gumoland.co.kr 054-451-8500 Busan Paradise Hotel Access to an outdoor pool and spas. Busan Paradise Hotel near Haeundae Stn. (line 2, ex. 1) 6 am – 10 pm W38,000 051-749-2358
G y e o ng g i Yongin Leisure Water World 427 Muk-ri, Idong-myeon Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si 10 am – 4 pm W12,000- W15,000, yiwater.co.kr 031-332-2006 Paju Honey Land Part of Honey Land, a theme park. 402-1 Janggok-ri Jori-eup Paju-si 10 am – 5 pm W7,000 – W9,000 honey-land.co.kr 031-945-2250 Bears Town Resort Opens late July. 295 Sohak-ri, Naechon-myeon, Pocheon-si 9:30 am – 5 pm W8,000 – W10,000 bearstown.com 031-540-5060 Paju Youealleisure 83-10 Majang-ri, Gwangtanmyeon, Paju-si, Weekdays 10 am – 6 pm, Weekends 9 am – 6 pm, W10,000 –W12,000 youealleisure.co.kr 031-948-6161
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How to Train Your Dragon
3D Directed by Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders A family-friendly animation about a boy and his odd friendship with a scary yet lovable dragon may not sound too enticing, but don’t be fooled—it’s quite possibly one of the funniest films you’ll see this summer. On the island of Berk, the resident Vikings have their hands full protecting their sheep from hordes of ferocious dragons. Armed with his homemade cannon, Hiccup (the smallest, weakest and least Viking-like boy in the village) manages to capture the mysterious “Night Fury.” Unwilling to kill the injured dragon, he starts to study the creature, and the two of them form a bond. Meanwhile, the other Vikings are planning a raid on the dragons’ nest, and Hiccup finds himself torn between family and friendship. It’s a well-paced funny film, with plenty of cuteness mixed with some exciting fight sequences and a fantastic climax that will leave you satisfied. It’s more intelligent than a lot of this summer’s blockbusters and is likely to melt even the hardest of hearts. With plenty of jokes and beautiful visuals to entertain older viewers, you don’t have to be a kid to enjoy what may be the best animation of 2010.
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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Directed by Mike Newell I’m sure that not all films based on video games turn out to be terrible, but this turgid and rather boring trip to Persia helps keep the stereotype alive and well. If you were looking for an exciting Middle-Eastern adventure, then you’ve come to the wrong place. Jake Gyllenhaal plays the handsomely bearded yet surprisingly bland Prince Dastan. After ransacking the holy city of Alamut, he finds himself in possession of a dagger that is capable of turning back time. When he is framed for his adopted father’s murder, he goes on the run with Princess Tamina (played by the equally dull Gemma Arterton) in an attempt to clear his name. It’s shocking to think that the man who gave us Four Weddings and a Funeral and Donnie Brasco is able to produce such a dull, shoddily scripted excuse for a blockbuster. The CGI is for the most part poor, the time travel element is only used as 38 | 10 Magazine July 2010
a brief gimmick, and instead of thrilling action sequences we are treated to some fairly uninteresting parkour. You’ll end up laughing at the film rather than with it, though Alfred Molina does help ease the tedium as a tax-hating Sheik with a suicidal ostrich.
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The Housemaid 하녀
Directed by Sang-su Lim This remake of Ki-young Kim’s 1960 classic The Housemaid takes us on a very different path to the original film. While the premise remains similar (a maid finds herself entangled with the husband of the household), the characters have evolved into markedly different personas than before. The husband, used to getting what he wants and unsatisfied with his pregnant wife, chases after the new maid, who falls for his charms and finds herself in the family way. Meanwhile, his wife’s mother gets wind of the affair and takes matters into her own hands. Needless to say, things take a nasty turn and lead us towards a rather inflammatory ending which is completely different in tone from the original. The film will divide audiences into those who feel cheated by Lim’s twisted update and those who find deeper meaning within this imperfect interpretation. Using sumptuous cinematography,
suffering inside. Sexually explicit and overtly political, The Housemaid is not afraid to test the audience’s limits and make them confront uncomfortable situations. It won’t please everyone, but it boldly states its opinion and dares you to come along for the ride. Sang-su Lim’s re-invention is a flawed tribute to Ki-young Kim’s masterpiece that deserves to be seen.
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Boto 분홍 돌고래 Korea Tae-il Han, Suhyeon O; dir. Yeon-su Jo. A young girl searching for a mysterious pink dolphin meets an old man resolved to end his life. Splice Canada/France/USA Adrien Brody, Sarah Polley; dir. Vincenzo Natali. Two ambitious scientists risk their jobs and lives when they create a humananimal hybrid. splicethefilm.com Shrek Forever After USA Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz; dir Mike Mitchell. In this fourth installment of the Shrek series, our adorable ogre finds himself in a twisted version of fairy-tale land. shrek.com I Came from Busan 영도다리 Korea Ha-seon Park; dir. Su-il Jeon. A single mother has second thoughts and goes in search of the child she gave up for adoption. I Love You Phillip Morris France/USA Jim Carrey, Ewan McGregor, Leslie Mann; dir. John Requa, Glenn Ficarra. A car crash leads a married man to give up his family and job and embrace a life of luxury and homosexuality. Man of Vendetta 파괴된 사나이 Korea Myeong-min Kim, Ju-mi Park; dir. Min-ho Woo. Eight years after his daughter’s kidnapping, former pastor Yeong-su learns that she is still alive. vendetta2010.co.kr The White Ribbon Austria/France/Germany Christian Friedel, Ernst Jacobi, Leonie Benesch; dir. Michael Haneke. The schoolmaster in a rural German village just before World War I tries to make sense of a bizarre series of accidents. Thursday, July 8th
The Killer Inside Me USA Casey Affleck, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba; dir. Michael Winterbottom. In this adaptation of the 1952 novel by Jim Thompson, a respected deputy sheriff in a West Texas town commits horrific crimes. killerinsideme.com
Yuki & Nina France/Japan Noe Sampy, Arielle Moutel, Marilyne Canto; dir. Nobuhiro Suwa, Hippolyte Girardot. Yuki and her friend Nina struggle to cope with the fact that Yuki will soon be moving to Japan. Thursday, July 15th
Inception USA/England Ken Watanabe, Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt; dir. Christopher Nolan. Corporate spy Dom Cobb (DiCaprio) must use his psychic ability to pull off an impossible crime. Moss 이끼 Korea Jae-yeong Jeong, Hae-il Park, Jun-sang Yu; dir. Woo-seok Gang. Haeguk (Park) receives an oddly cold reception when he heads to the country to attend his father’s funeral. moss0715.co.kr The Refuge France Isabelle Carre, Melvil Poupaud, Louis-Ronan Choisy; dir. Francois Ozon. An unlikely companion joins Amelie when she goes on the run after her husband dies from a drug overdose. refugethemovie.com Thursday, July 22nd
Detective Conan: The Lost Ship in the Sky Japan Minami Takayama, Wakana Yamazaki; dir. Yasuichiro Yamamoto. A jewel heist and a terrorist plot complicate Conan’s ride on the world’s largest airship. conan-movie.jp The Sorcerer’s Apprentice USA Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel, Alfred Molina; dir. Jon Turteltaub. The “Sorcerer’s Apprentice” sketch in Fantasia is adapted for this full-length live-action film set in modern-day Manhattan. Thursday, July 29th
Cracks England/Ireland Eva Green, Juno Temple, Maria Valverde; dir. Jordan Scott. The arrival of a charming new girl wreaks havoc at an all-girls boarding school. Salt USA Angelina Jolie, Live Schreiber; dir. Phillip Noyce. Veteran CIA agent Evelyn Salt (Jolie) attempts to prove her innocence when she is accused of being a Russian spy. whoissalt.com TBA
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse USA Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Xavier Samuel; dir. David Slade. In the third installment of the Twilight series, Bella is torn between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob. eclipsethemovie.com
Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard France Freddie Highmore, Mia Farrow, Jimmy Fallon; dir. Luc Besson. Arthur teams up with the tiny Minimoys to continue the battle against the evil Maltazard. arthuretlesminimoys.com/arthur2
Kick Off Iraq Shwan Atuf, Govar Anwar, Rojan Hamajaza; dir. Shawkat Amin Korki. A soccer game between Kurds, Arabs, and others hiding from Saddam Hussein’s regime in an old stadium turns violent.
The Last Airbender USA Jackson Rathbone; dir. M. Night Shyamalan. This tale of conflict between the nations of air, water, wind, and fire is based on the popular Nickelodeon animated series. thelastairbendermovie.com 10 Magazine July 2010 | 39
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the director takes us on a journey into the world of a fantastically opulent, wine-guzzling, upper class family to show us the harsher side of infidelity and how those with power can corrupt the innocent just to get what they want. Do-yeon Jeon stands out as the naive new housemaid, and Yeo-jung Yun deserves special mention for her performance as the elder maid who despite her cool exterior is
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NU ABO SM Entertainment Cynics will remain unconvinced, but the fans have spoken: f(x)’s NU ABO is the best Korean pop album of 2010, successfully capturing the electropop zeitgeist of the year by remaining fun, accessible, and above all, fearless. The title track sports intense synths, an unconventional arrangement, and an ambiance that demands audience participation. Though a bit manipulative, it defines the underlying solidarity of the song’s lyrical content by equating the anonymous crowd with, just maybe, you. On the flip side, it offers a shrewd marketing angle positing the group as insanely popular and successful via vocal appreciation. The rest of the album takes inf luences from techno and idol groups for songs like “Mr. Boogie” and “Ice Cream” whose infectious natures embody both the time and the season of the album’s release. Even staple
ballads are courteously tucked away at the end of the record for those who don’t care for sudden sentimentality. Pop music by A n n a O r z e l doesn’t get better than this.
DePhazz
Josh Roy
LaLa 2.0 Phazz-A-Delic DePhazz, the ongoing creative endeavor of Germany’s godfather of lounge Pit Baumgartner, have just released their 8th album and taken his idiosyncratic vision even further ahead. Where previous albums regardless of stylistic derivations pretty much stayed within the boundaries of the cool down-tempo realm, LaLa 2.0 sees Baumgartner use his talents to much more eclectic effect. Astute listeners will notice all kinds of genre-bending influences here: it’s modernist in presentation yet rooted in traditional forms. Incorporations touching on reggae/blues (“Hot Little Harp”), funky bop (“Rat Pack”), white soul (“Chez Clerambault”), and Tommy James-ish 70s pop (“In My Power”) abound, and even Steely Dan gets a nod (“Slums Of Monte Carlo”). The themes explored are as diverse as the music, which adds another layer to the already rich mix, and with an international cast of singers setting the pace under Baumgartner’s direction, the mood stays lively. Breaking out of a mold – even a successful one – should always by M ic h a e l B e r ry feel this good.
Books As this issue of 10 Magazine goes to print, we should be in the middle of another hot and humid Korean summer–an excellent time to stay indoors and read (when you’re not at one of the water parks we reviewed). This month we offer our “Summer Blockbuster Sequel” issue, which offers recommendations for follow-up works to some of the books we read last year.
The Girl Who Played With Fire The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest Stieg L arsson
The Girl Who Played With Fire and The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest follow the blockbuster The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. The new books feature the same hero and heroine: 40 | 10 Magazine July 2010
Self-titled EP Self-produced A product of the Ugandan music scene, Josh Roy is now domiciled in Seoul, and a string of well-received live performances are already generating a serious buzz. With his latest tune now atop the Ugandan charts, he has just released a 5-song EP that offers a tantalizing glimpse into an often underrepresented genre of soul-livening music. Roy blends an astute feel for reggae with a more contemporary sense of vocal style in a light, hip hop vein (especially on “Motherland”) to create a most satisfying, breezy lilt. Reggae styles from the Skatellites (“Valentine”) to more rootsy sounds that evoke the best of “rock steady” give this EP a definite boost and offer local lovers of this under-appreciated genre something both to pique curiosity and raise expectations. One fervently hopes that this EP is only the first step on Josh’s path to well-deserved artistic success in Korea and beyond. myspace.com/jjjoshroy Facebook: “Fans of JoshRoy” by M ic h a e l B e r ry by C h a r l e s M o n t g o m e r y
crusading journalist Mikael Blomkvist and prickly female hacker Lisbeth Salander. Fire re-unites the two, who were separated at the end of the first book. As Blomkvist investigates sex trafficking in Sweden, Lisbeth, interested in summary judgment and not investigation, is charged with multiple homicides. She goes underground and Blomkvist successfully chases her down, only to find she is shockingly involved. Hornet’s Nest is not as tightly written as its predecessors, which themselves have a distracting tendency toward long lists and over-precise descriptions. Even so, it brings the trilogy to a neatly tied-up end, which might seem unlikely, given all the plot-threads that Larsson spins. The Girl Who Played With Fire paperback 503 pages, W9,590 The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest hardcover 576 pages, W28,510
Dead in the Family
The Associate
C h a r l a in e H a r r i s
John Grisham
The Associate, which followed 2008’s The Appeal, is not precisely a sequel but as Janet Maslin of the New York Times notes, “Mr. Grisham so often writes similar books that the same things must be said of them.” Perfectly suited to the beach, The Associate features a “ripped from the headlines” story. Protagonist Kyle McAvoy, a good man with a secret that threatens to derail his life, is drawn into a web of deceit and betrayal. Grisham is typically deft in his portrayal of the ins and outs of corporate law, and his view of the legal world as a snake pit is admirably drawn. The one exception is that he occasionally slides into nar rative judgment of Bennie, the bad guy that seems a bit too obvious. paperback, 434 pages, W11,990 by Sta ff o r d L u m s d e n
Farewell to Windows: The Ubuntu Option Once the realm of hackers and code monkeys, the Ubuntu version of Linux has finally come of age in terms of ease of use. Picture this: you have just left Yongsan, having put down well over a million won for a new laptop: 15-inch screen, RAM out the wazoo and enough space on your hard drive to store every single K-Pop music video in existence. You turn it on, and despite the salesman’s assertions of “Yes, Englishee, yes!” Windows is not only in Korean, but suspiciously already activated and operating a “free” version of office. This is the “service” you get for your patronage of Kim’s Wide World of Computer Goodness in the back streets of Yongsan. The majority of vendors in Korea are, of course, reputable, but you can’t deny the laissezfaire attitude so common here toward legitimate copies of software. All too often dodgy copies of Windows and programs like Microsoft Office are vectors for malicious programs that run in the background of your computer stealing information and making your machine run like maple syrup flowing downhill on a winter’s day. Ubuntu (pronounced “oo-BOON-too”), on the other hand, has always been an alternative to this nightmare, but in the past it was tough for even confident computer users to set up. Picture marathon sessions googling answers on how to get the USB to work and inordinate amounts of time staring at a command line interface (do you remember DOS?). But not anymore. This week I installed the latest version of Ubuntu (v10.4 “Lucid Lynx”) on two machines - an MSI Wind and a new Samsung. Notwithstanding the download time, in
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both cases, each machine was up and running in less than 25 minutes. And better still, everything worked “out of the box”: webcam, wireless card, USB, bluetooth, internet and the SD Card reader. And it’s all in English! And free! Ubuntu is open source and comes with free alternatives to the programs you know and love, including Firefox and Open Office (as opposed to Microsoft Office), and you can download software for your mp3 player, videos, photos and games. And those viruses? Ubuntu is arguably the safest operating system around, and because of the legions of people maintaining it, security fixes are quick and efficient. The Ubuntu website (ubuntu.com) provides how-to guides and downloads to get you started. You can even leave Windows on your machine (for those Korean sites that need Internet Explorer). Just set things up so you can choose Ubuntu or Windows when you turn it on. Ubuntu has finally made Linux ready for the mainstream. Sending emails home, organizing your Korean photos and blogging about your favorite Seoul restaurant are easy on Ubuntu. Its a simple and straight-forward process on most machines, and it’s in English. And best of all? It’s free.
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Fans of Dead Until Dark have been blessed in the past few years as Harris has pumped out ten volumes of Dead books, the latest being Dead in the Family. Heroine Sookie Stackhouse’s love life is finally going well, but everyone else’s life is, at least figuratively, going to hell. This latest chapter in the Dead series is a bit slower-paced than previous outings and at times seems cobbled together. Plot lines are introduced and not always concluded, and this means that by the end of the book the reader might well ask where the big payoff was. While this book will be a must for fans, a reader who has not religiously followed Harris’s Dead series might be better off reading a previous effort such as the classic, and classically titled, From Dead to Worse. hardcover, 311 pages, W26,470
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Edward Kwon’s Revolution The Spice Wo rds and sh o ts by J o e M cPh e r s o n
Edward Kwon’s new Hannam-dong restaurant shows that pretentious prices aren’t necessary to enjoy quality cuisine.
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specter has haunted the KoreThe revolution is not televised through an fine dining scene. The de- the service. It’s through the price, which is sire to attract the renowned Mi- self-evident. The Spice serves hotel-quality chelin guide and play with the big boys has cuisine—avant-garde new French style. It’s brought a scourge of overpriced eateries done through tasting menus, and the lowest that offer pretty but soulless food and price- course menu starts in the late W20,000s. gouging wine lists. In the course of events, But get this. The highest full course ofit becomes necessary to dissolve the culi- fered at the time I’m writing peaks at nary bonds which have connected the din- W57,500. That’s around the price of a steak ing public to these tyrants of the industry. dinner at a Western chain restaurant. This is the charge celebrity chef Edward That, I believe, is Edward Kwon’s mesKwon is leading with his new eatery The sage. Korea, you have been f leeced for Spice in Hannam-dong, near Itaewon. En- years—decades—by a silly illusion of faux tering The Spice is like venturing into a dining. Chef Kwon is breaking chains and spacey futuristic techno bar with taking diners out of the allegoriclean lines and glowing lightcal cave to a world where fine ing effects. The service dining is not about the i s p r ofe s sio n a l — a nd price but the food. A resanti-snoot y. I n fact, taurant is not a place to the server threw in a show off one’s wealth. few jokes. Servers are It’s a place to experithe ambassadors for ence surreal levels of restaurants. Restaupleasure. In addition to the rateurs should stop by t a st i ng me nu s , T he and take notes. This is Spice also has a tea time how it’s done. No one for a little over W10,000 interrupted conversations. that includes artistically Plates were whisked in and out so smoothly it was like Dungeness crab and yabbi ravioli prepared droolworthy desserts with coffee or tea. they were teleported. The service did not distance itself in pretentious On the other end of the time spectrum, the sleek bar is open until 2 am with kicky formalism. It connected. 42 | 10 Magazine July 2010
From top: white peaches and arugula, braised short rib and potato gnocchi, lemon olive oil cake.
cocktails and even some sophisticated munchies. Let’s hope that with new restaurants like The Spice, fine dining in Korea will be judged not by the amount of the bill but by the quality of the food. 10 Magazine reimburses reviewers for their meals and never notifies restaurants that they will be reviewed.
English menus Not allowed Menu is labeled for multiple dietary restrictions and preferences Accessible Reservation suggested Fine dining at affordable prices The background music sounds like a cheap disco W27,500 to W57,500 02-749-2596 729-45 Hannam-dong Yongsan-gu Seoul, South Korea 140-858
Rustic Italian Hideaway Anyang’s Little Brazil This is a true food find, and it has been hidden a good while. Yet it’s time to let it out. There’s a great little mom-andpop Brazilian place in Anyang (just south of Seoul) called Churrasco. It’s run by this Korean man who is obsessed with Brazil and mans the barbecue with a shirt and tie. This man will take care of all your carnivorous needs with so much meat that you’ll go vegan for a week. Beware of the caipirinha, the national Brazilian cocktail that will knock you out. It’s slightly Koreanized but in a good way. There’s a reason the locals keep this place in business even though it’s the only ethnic joint in the area. You will leave happy. Anyang Stn., line 1, exit 1. Take bus 6 to Bakdal Samgeori, approx. 10 min, 2 km. 031-465-8592
The eponymous owners of Jina & Franco Trattoria made their reputations in the high-end hotel business. They bring their strengths to the Seoul National University area in a relaxing rustic and modern setting. The open kitchen gives you glimpses of the passionate Franco and his staff preparing classic Italian grandma dishes. They already have a reputation for their lasagna. The spaghetti bolognese uses a true meat sauce that is almost all meat. The desserts are the stars, from delicate panna cotta to the darkly decadent tiramisu. This is a date restaurant if there ever was one. Seoul National University Stn., line 2, ex. 2. 2nd large building on the left. 02-887-2825 Wo rds and sh o ts by J o e M cPh e r s o n Advertisement
Arabian in Myeongdong Boasting “Royal Arabian Cuisine,” Saffron lives up to its slogan without a royal price tag. Located on the 1st floor of the Myeongdong Ibis Hotel building, Saffron is certainly decorated like a palace, especially in its VIP rooms. The food places priority on simplicity with stellar ingredients. The olive oil alone is possibly the fruitiest you’ll find, and the delicate yogurt mint sauce that comes with the falafel beckons finger licking. The main dishes are subtly spiced and rich. For a real treat, order the emtabal: pureed roasted eggplant with olive oil and lemon juice. Three simple ingredients create a landscape of flavor. 02-6361-8644 10 Magazine July 2010 | 43
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Finding Hongeo The Korean delicacy that might make you cry
Platoon Kunsthalle Night Flea Market Words and shots by K y l e Bu rton
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he skate, known in Korea as hongeo (홍어), is a flat, kiteshaped fish with a fleshy pink complexion. From some angles, it looks like a sea creature with heat rash. The flavor of both raw hongeo and hongeo boiled in soup is as singular as its appearance. Like shark meat but more so, hongeo reeks of ammonia. This extreme sensation proves alarming at first, but with experience the fish becomes tasty in a strange way. The hongeo-eating tradition is strongest in the Jeolla provinces, but there are numerous options to choose from in Seoul. The best place to start your hongeo habit might just be the hongeo alley in Yeongdeungpo, not far from Yeouido, where eight great skate establishments stand side by side. The venerable Grandma’s Hongeo House (할매홍어집), serves every known hongeo dish. Though there is no English menu, they do have table seating as well as traditional floor seating. To sample the pure article, consider ordering raw hongeo (홍어 회), which comes with raw garlic and green chili pepper. While the bone cartilage is crunchy, the flesh is remarkably tender, with a sting of ammonia that numbs the mouth and clears the sinuses. Other dishes include stew (홍어탕) as well as samhap (삼합), a trifecta of raw hongeo, old kimchi, and fatty pork (see picture). Hongeo may leave you with an aftertaste reminiscent of the industrial agents your mother used during her Sunday cleaning, or it may become an acquired taste, like Stilton cheese or durian fruit. Eat at your own risk!
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magine a place where you can sip on a pint of freshly brewed beer while shopping to your heart’s desire. Once a month, Platoon Kunsthalle (a German word meaning “a place that hosts art exhibitions”), an unusual container-construction in Gangnam, hosts a night flea market that caters to Seoul’s artistically edgy crowd looking for their next bad and bold fashion statement. The Platoon Kunsthalle concept, an aesthetic compound that has its flagship in Germany, is a place of artistic experimentation and subcultural socializing. Platoon Kunsthalle hosts art for patrons who are interested in creating and displaying their work, from urban art and contemporary photography to funky music and modish dance. It is an ideal place for people to find an outlet for artistic expression. Even if you don’t want to shop, the flea market can be your monthly go-to place for the best subcultural party in town. A collaboration between Bling Magazine and Platoon Kunsthalle, this is your chance to shop, eat, drink, dance and mingle all at the same time. Sip on a stout, chow down a German sausage and take advantage of some beatnik bargains. DJs spin hot beats as bartenders pour fresh Bavaria-brewed beer in this club-like space that evokes an underground soiree. If you are interested in reserving a spot and selling your stuff at the flea market than you can sign up on the Bling website (Korean language) thebling.co.kr or contact Platoon Kunsthalle for an English sign-up form (mail@kunsthalle.com). The registration fee is W10,000. The flea market is usually held the first Saturday of every month from 8 pm - 12 am. For this month’s event on July 3rd, Platoon has changed the times to 6 - 9 pm so as not to conflict with the World Cup game held that night. kunsthalle.com 02-3447-1191 D ir ectio n s :
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Take subway line 1 to Yeongdeungpo Stn. From exit 1 or 2, follow the main road until you reach U-shin intersection (우신사거리), and continue to the Hana Bank on the corner. The hongeo street slants crosswise behind the bank. Grandma’s Hongeo House can be contacted at 02-842-6868. 44 | 10 Magazine July 2010
Come out of Hakdong Stn. (line 7, ex. 10) and head toward Dosan Park. Platoon is a 10-minute walk away, just across from Nanumi Hospital.
Hamilton Hotel Pool Party Have fun in the sun without leaving the city. Words and shots by K y l e Bu rton
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eading to the coast for a relaxing beach holiday is a great option for those who have the time, but if you’re too busy for a getaway than look no further than the heart of Seoul. At the Hamilton Hotel in Itaewon you’ll find a daily rooftop pool party that has gained popularity with partygoers in recent years. The taste of a cold pint of draft beer and the smell of barbequed burgers will arouse nostalgia of your favorite hometown diversions. Order a mouth-watering hickory bacon cheeseburger or club sandwich served with fries for W10,000 and a bottle of Cass for W4,000. Mix the food and beverage service with hot DJ beats to groove to and fine eye candy to look at and you’ve got yourself the best daytime party around. These are the features that set this place apart from the cluster of public pools lining the Han River—not to mention the absence of screaming children! Even though the pool is big enough for splashing around, you will notice that the real entertainment comes in the form of girls dancing in high heels and guys flexing their tattooed muscles. To get a preview, check out one of the many popular YouTube videos taken at the event.
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Head to Itaewon Stn. (line 6) and walk out exit 3 to find the Hamilton Hotel directly to your right. The pool is on the 5th floor. 02-794-0171
Look Before You Leap • Arrive early to guarantee a lounge chair or at least some floor space as this place gets packed fast! • Admission is W12,000 Mon – Thu (10 am – 6 pm) and W16,000 Fri – Sun and holidays (10 am – 8 pm). • Towels and lockers are available for a small fee. • The pool is closed on rainy days. 10 Magazine July 2010 | 45
Contemporary Art, Deoksugung Palace branch. City Hall St. (line 1, ex. 2). Closed Mon. 10 am – 5 pm. Sat 10 am – 8 pm. Adults W3,000, minors W1,500. moca.go.kr 02-2022-0600
Through August 29th
Art Through September 5th
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Pop Art Superstar Keith Haring
Primary colors, stark figures, and simple lines were all that pop artist Keith Haring needed to change a generation. Born in Pennsylvania, Haring fell in love with drawing watching Disney cartoons as a child. In the 70s, while studying at the School of Visual Arts in New York, Haring brought a piece of white chalk to the subway with him and began the graffiti that would bring him to prominence. From the beginning, he was suspicious of the elitism of the art world and became friends with counter-culture artists like Andy Warhol. Throughout the 1980s, as his simple yet powerful images became famous, Haring used his newfound celebrity to send a message about critical social issues such as AIDS, crack, and apartheid. Haring died of AIDS-related complications in 1990, but his passionate belief that art can reach all kinds of people lives on today. See a wide selection of Haring’s art, including Pop Shop I, Andy Mouse, and Icons, at the Soma Museum at Olympic Park near Mongchontoseong St. (line 5, ex. 1). 10 am – 6 pm. Adults W12,000, teens W10,000, children W8,000. haring.co.kr 02-410-1343
Art Every Saturday Hongdae Free Market It’s called “free,” not “flea,” because the objects on sale here are hand-crafted by the vendors and not second-hand products. Find everything from hand-bound diaries to hand-stitched dolls. The playground across from Hongik University (line 2). 1 - 6 pm. cafe.daum.net/artmarket, artfreemarket@hanmail.net
Through July 2nd Gwang No Exhibit: “Performance Pictures” A special collection of paintings depicting performers in action. Nowon Culture and Arts Center Through July 4th Joongang Fine Arts Contest Exhibit Sponsored by the Joongang Daily. Seoul Art Center. Adults W3,000, minors W2,000 The Moon Is the Oldest Clock: Floating Hours National Museum of
Pulitzer Prize Winning News Photo Exhibit The Pulitzer Prize isn’t just for novelists. This exhibit gathers together Pulitzer Prize-winning news photos from past decades and gives visitors a refresher course in recent history. Seoul Art Center. 11 am – 10 pm. Adults W10,000, teens W8,000, kids W6,000. pulitzerkorea.com
Through July 24th Cecil Beaton: Beauty of the Century Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, and Marlene Dietrich are among the beautiful movie stars whose Wow Picture Exhibit In the 21st century, beauty Cecil Beaton’s photographic image literacy may be more important genius has recorded for posterity. Seoul than print literacy. Brush up on your skills Art Center. Nambu Terminal Stn. (line 3, now. Seoul Art Center. ex. 5). 11 am – 8 pm. 11 am – 8 pm Closed June 28th. Adults VENUES W9,000, teens W8,000, Arko Arts Theater Through September 26th children W6,000. Hyehwa Stn. (line 4, ex. 2). Modern English cecilbeaton.co.kr arko.or.kr 02-760-4840 Landscape Paintings This is your chance to COEX Samsung Stn. (line 2). Through July 25th assess the artistic value of coex.co.kr 02-6000-0114 Tomb Paintings of 18th and 19th century Goguryeo If you’re tired Mapo Arts Center English landscape of placid paintings of Daeheung Stn. (line 6, ex. 2). paintings by masters like Joseon women washing mapoartcenter.or.kr J.M.W. Turner and John their clothes in the stream, 02-3274-8600 Constable. Seoul Art head back to Goguryeo National Museum of Center. 11 am – 8 pm (37 BC – AD 667) for Korea Ichon Stn. (line4, these paintings of ex.2). Tue, Wed, Fri 9 am – 6 Through December 26th landscapes and the “four pm. Wed, Sat 9 am – 8 pm. “Flight” Exhibit A number symbols” (dragon, tiger, Sun 9 am – 7 pm. of young Korean artists phoenix, and turtle). museum.go.kr 02-2077-9000 explore the themes of National Museum of youth, challenge, and the National Theater of Korea Korea Shuttle available from future. Mapo Arts Center. Dongguk Univ. Stn. (line 3, ex. 6). 10 am – 6 pm. Through August 15th ntok.go.kr 02-2280-4114 Closed Mon. Free Man Ray’s Photography and Heritage Modernist American artist Man Ray is remembered today for the avant-garde photography that he took while working in Paris. 100 photos are presented in this exhibit. Seoul Museum of Art. 10 am – 9 pm Through August 22nd Artists’ Production The 50 works in this exhibit blur the boundary between commercial products and works of art. Seoul Museum of Art Annex near Sadang St. (line 2, ex. 6). Weekdays 10 am – 8 pm. Weekend 10 am – 6 pm. Closed Mon. seoulmoa.seoul.go.kr 02-120
Nowon Culture and Arts Center nowonart.kr 02-951-3355 Olympic Park Olympic Park Stn. (line 5, ex. 3). kspo.or.kr 02-410-1114
July 14th – 20th Touring Chuncheon Photo Exhibition Sejong Center. 10 am – 9 pm. 011-362-9747
July 21st – 25th Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Festival Special exhibits Seoul Art Center Nambu on Korea’s most famous Terminal Stn. (line 3, ex. 5). comic artist Yeong-man sac.or.kr 02-580-1300 Hur, the Smurfs, and more. The exhibition is held on Seoul Museum of Art City Hall Stn. (line 1 and 2, ex. 10). the third floor of COEX, and seoulmoa.seoul.go.kr 02-120 the animation festival will SETEC (Seoul Trade Exhibition take place at the Apgujeong CGV near Center) Hagyeoul Stn (line 3, ex. 1). setec.or.kr 02-2222-3811 Apgujeong Stn. (line 3). sicaf.org 02-3455-8435
Sejong Center Gwanghwamun Stn. (line 5, ex. 8). sejongpac.or.kr 1544-1887
“The Hand of God”: Rodin Retrospective The famous French sculptor Rodin shaped the development of modern sculpture by departing from ideal, thematic forms and taking a realistic approach that celebrate the individuality of the figure. To see the work of this influential artist, visit the Seoul Museum of Art. Adults W12,000, teens W10,000, children W8,000 rodinseoul.com 1577-8968
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Through July 11th “The Moment” Photo Exhibit This selection of shots by some of Korea’s best photographers show the city, nature, and the people living in them. 63 Sky Art at the 63 Building near Yeouinaru St. (line 5, ex. 4). 10 am - 10 pm. Adults W12,000, teens W11,000, children W10,000. 63.co.kr 02-789-5663
The New York Times 2002 Pulitzer Prize
Through July 10th The Best Gallery Mano across from the Seoul Art Center. Mon – Sat 10:30 am – 6 pm. Closed Sun. Free. manogallery.com 02-741-6030
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World Press Photo Exhibition Seoul Art Center. 11 am – 8 pm
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Theater & Dance July 3rd – 7th
Carmen: The Opera
Though the opera Carmen is now one of the world’s most frequently performed operas, when it premiered in 1875 at the Opera-Comique in Paris, it received mixed reviews and the production was almost halted. In fact, the composer Georges Bizet, who died a few months after the premiere, never saw the acclaim it would later receive. The story of Carmen, the sensual gypsy whose independence and willfulness result in tragedy when she spurns the proud corporal Don Jose, shocked audiences at the time with its realistic elements and lower-class characters. See this ground-breaking and heart-rending opera at the Seoul Art Center with conductor Jiri Mikula from the Prague Opera Theater and opera actors Galia Ibragimova (Carmen) and Francesco Petrozzi (Don Jose ) with music by the Nara Opera Choir, Songpa Children’s Choir, and Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra. Weekdays & Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 4 pm. Dark Mon. W30,000 – W250,000, 02-580-1300 July 28th – August 23rd Asian Students and Young Artists Art Festival Open to college students, grad students, and young artists. asyaaf.chosun.com
tournament serves as the setting for this exhibition of awesome dance routines and soaring aerial moves. Hongdae. Tue - Fri 8 pm Sat 6 pm, Sun 2 pm. W50,000. sjbboys.com, 02-323-5233
July 28th – August 1st Korean Art Summer Festival Get a glimpse of the future of Korean art at KASF, Korea’s first youth art festival. SETEC (Seoul Trade Exhibition Center). 11 am – 8 pm. W5,000. kasf.co.kr 02-796-0567
Bubble World Though geared toward younger children, anyone can enjoy this creative presentation of bubbles, fans, lighting, and lasers. Myungbo Art Hall in Jongno. Wed 3 pm, Thu & Fri 3 pm & 8 pm, weekend 2 & 4:30 pm (and 8 pm on Sat). bubbleworld.co.kr 02-2263-9742
Through September 4th Walker Evans Photo Exhibit American photographer Walker Evans is best known for his work chronicling the hardships of farmers during the Great Depression. Hanmi Photography Museum. Mongchontoseong Stn. (line 8, ex. 2). Weekdays 10 am – 7 pm. Weekends 11 am – 6:30 pm. photomuseum.or.kr 02-418-1315
Theater & Dance Ongoing The Ballerina Who Loved a B-Boy This story of a would-be ballerina who falls for a b-boy street dancer is a genrebending mash-up of break dance and ballet. Lotte World Art Hall at Jamsil St. (line 2). Tue - Thu 8 pm, Fri 5 & 8 pm, Sat 3 & 6 pm. Dark Mondays. W50,000. showbboy.com 02-2266-3727 Battle B-Boy Romance at a dance
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407-2 Seogyo-dong Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea, Tel: 02 t 338 t 2773
Drawing Show Art exhibit or performance? The drawing show is as fun to watch as it is hard to classify. Drawing Show Theater in Daehangno in Seoul (Hyehwa Station, exit 1). Weekdays 8 pm. Sat 4 pm, 7 pm. Sun 3 pm, 6 pm. Closed Mon. Adults W30,000, children W20,000. afe.daum.net/drawingshow, drawingshow@gmail.com 02-766-7848 Fanta-stick This slapstick nonverbal show offers young ones lots of laughs. Conveniently located at the 63 Building in Yeouido. Tue - Sun 8 pm. W32,000 W50,000. fanta-stick.co.kr 02-789-5664 Korea House Performance Head over to the Korea House for two daily performances based on traditional Korean culture. Each hour-long show has eight themes, and the program changes monthly. You can also sample Korean royal cuisine before the show.
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SEOUL CALENDAR Chungmuro Stn. (lines 3 & 4, ex. 3). 7 – 8 pm, 8:50 – 9:50 pm. Dinner starts at W68,000. Performance is W50,000. kangkoku.or.kr/eng 02-2266-9101
website for more details. W50,000 – W60,000. nanta.co.kr 02-739-8288 Nori Madang Traditional Performance Every Sunday at 3 pm, Korean dancers and singers present you with all the vivid colors and exotic sounds of a traditional performance. Free. Sokchon Lake Park near Jamsil Stn. (line 2, ex. 3). 02-120
Legend of Flower This romantic tale of two lovers redefines what a performance can be with stunning sound effects, tantalizing aromas, holographs, and more. Walkerhill Theatre at the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill. Mon – Sat 5:30 & 7 pm. W60,000 and up. legendofflower.com 02-455-5000
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Miso Chongdong Theater presents Miso, a story of one woman’s encounter with love told through traditional dance, percussion, and music. City Hall Station. 4 pm & 8 pm. Closed Mon. W30,000 – W50,000. miso.mct.or.kr/eng 02-751-1500
Nanta This kitchen percussion extravaganza is the non-verbal stage show that nearly everyone sees at least once. Two Seoul locations and performances almost daily. Refer to
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Pan An exciting combination of Korean folk songs, minstrel music, and percussion of all kinds. Gwanghwamun Art Hall. Weekdays at 7:30 pm, weekends at 4 pm, closed Mon and Tue. 90 min. W30,000 – W50,000. ghmarthall.co.kr 02-722-3416
July 10th – 18th The Child and the Spells: The Opera This one-act opera was composed by Maurice Ravel with a libretto by Colette. Seoul Art Center. 7:30 pm; Sat 3 & 7:30 pm. W10,000 – W50,000 July 15th – 18th
Sa-Choom A non-verbal dance performance telling the story of three friends’ coming of age. Tue – Fri 8 pm. Sat 4 pm, 7:30 pm. Sun 4 pm. W50,000. lovedance.co.kr 070-8249-3023 Through July 4th Taekwon Monkey In the monkey world, there was a legend that if you became good enough at Taekwondo, you would turn into a human. Sejong Center. Weekdays 8 pm, Sat 3 pm, 6 pm, Sun 2 pm, 5 pm. W20,000
Three locations serving original Turkish kebab. The healthy fast food. Enjoy your meal guilt free! Itaewon Main Branch: 127-28 Itaewon-dong Yongsan-gu, Seoul 02-749-3890 Nakseongdae Branch: 1687-23 Bongcheong-dong Gwanak-gu, Seoul (Nakseongdae St. Ex #8) 02-887-8555 Guri Branch: 486 Sutaekdong Guri, Kyonggido 031-567-2340 sultankebab.co.kr
Through July 6th The Mission A musical based on the original screenplay by Robert Bolt, with music by Andrea and Ennio Morricone. Weekdays 8 pm, Sat 3 pm, 7:30 pm, Sun 2 pm, 6:30 pm. Closed Monday. W60,000 - W200,000
152-60 Samsung-dong Gangnam-gu Seoul, Tel: 02-539-3390 5 minutes from COEX, Open 11 am-10 pm, www.pulhyanggi.com
A Night with Roland Petit: Ballet The National Ballet Company performs The Young Man and Death by Jean Cocteau, The Woman from Arles by Roland Petit, and scenes from Carmen by Georges Bizet. Seoul Art Center. Weekdays 7:30 pm, Sat 3 & 7:30 pm, Sun 3 pm. W5,000 – W120,000
Through July 11th The Little Dragon: English For more Play for Children LATT July 16th – 18th detailed venue This is Modern The Universal Children’s Theatre, Korea’s only information, English-language theater Ballet Troupe presents a new see p. 46 company, presents a return kind of ballet. Universal Art season of the acclaimed musical Center. Fri 8 pm, Sat 3 & 7 pm, The Little Dragon. The play takes you on Sun 3 pm. Achasan Stn. (line 5, ex. 4). a journey of danger and delight. LATT uac.co.kr 070-7124-1740 Children’s Theater near Yangjae St. (line July 17th – August 28th 3, ex. 5). Wed 4 pm, Sat 3 & 6 pm (2nd Two Gentlemen of Verona: Musical & 4th Sat 12 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm), Sun 1 & 4 Play Based on the play by Shakespeare. pm. W30,000. 36 months and older. Korean. Sejong Center. Tue – Fri 8 pm, lattct.com 02-5600-999 Sat 3 & 7:30 pm, Sun 2 & 6:30 pm. Dark Through August 22nd Mon. W40,000 – W60,000 Chorus Line: The Musical In this July 20th meta-musical, twenty-four dancers Queen of Flamenco Elena Andujar audition for eight roles. See the Korean With the Traditional Spanish Flamenco production of this Pulitzer Prize-winning Ensemble. National Theater of Korea. musical. COEX. Tue, Thu, Fri 8 pm. Wed 7:30 pm. W40,000 – W100,000 3 & 8 pm. Sat 3 & 7 pm. Sun 2 & 6 pm. Dark Mon. W60,000 – W100,000. 02-722-8884
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July 7th – August 14th The Prince Who Loved Cinderella The Cinderella story with a twist. Korean ability required. Mapo Arts Center. Tue – Thu 11 am, Fri 11 am & 2 pm, Sat noon & 2 pm. W15,000
June 30th - July 1st River of Remembrance: The Dance With Nam-gyu Jo and the Song Jeong-eun Dance Troupe. Sejong Center. 8 pm. W20,000. 011-235-1993
July 22nd – 25th Spinning Around In Search of Dad This unique performance is brought to the stage by the Clowns Troupe. National Theater of Korea. Weekdays 8 pm, weekend 5 pm. General admission W30,000, students W20,000
July 1st Russian Gaskarov Folk Dance Company From the Republic of Bashkortosan in Russia located near the Ural Mountains. Mapo Arts Center. 8 pm. Adults W10,000 students W6,000
July 23rd The Zen: Playground Performance This “standing performance” offers an amalgam of music, theater, comedy, magic, and media. Nowon Culture and Arts Center. 7:30 pm. W10,000 – W15,000
July 1st – 3rd Don’t Cry: The Dance The program is composed of two dances by Mi-suk Jeon: “Amore, Amore Mio” and “Adieu, My Love.” Arko Arts Theater. Thu & Fri 8 pm, Sat 5 pm. W20,000 – W30,000
July 23rd – August 22nd The Rainbow Fish: Kids’ Musical A selfish child learns important lessons about sharing and forgiveness on an undersea journey. Based on the book by Marcus Pfister. KEPCO Art Center near Yangjae St. (line 3, ex. 1). Weekdays 3 pm, weekends 2 & 4 pm. W20,000 – W40,000. cyber.kepco.co.kr 02-2105-8133
July 3rd Doggy Poop: The Ballet This uplifting ballet shows that beauty can come from the lowest of places, like dandelions from doggy poop. Nowon Culture and Arts Center. 3 & 7 pm. W10,000 – W15,000
July 24th – August 1st ASSITEJ Summer Festival This theater festival is sponsored by ASSITEJ (the International Association
of Theater for Children and Young People). Productions include the Bremen Town Musicians, The Happy Prince, and many more. Events are held in Daehangno around Marronnier Park (near Hyehwa Stn., line 4, ex. 2). Tickets range from W10,000 – W30,000. assitejkorea.org 02-745-5862 July 30th – 31st The Time Is Now: The Dance Performed by the An Seong-su Pick Up Group. Arko Arts Theater. Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 5 pm. W30,000
Concerts
July 1st – 2nd Twelve Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic These twelve outstanding musicians will be performing different selections in the two concerts. Thursday’s program is divided into “Angels” and “Cello Animation,” while Friday features “The Strength of Poetry” and “Flower of Paris.” Seoul Art Center. W30,000 – W150,000. 8 pm July 2nd Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra: All That String Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 11, Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence, and more. Sejong Center. 7:30 pm. W10,000 – W30,000 Violinist Kyoto Ryu The second recital in this year’s Ditto Festival features Beethoven’s Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 10 and Prokofiev’s Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1. Hoam Art Hall. 8 pm. W30,000 – W50,000. hoamarthall.org 02-751-9606 July 3rd The Classics of Classical Music The Seoul Metropolitan Youth Orchestra performs Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins and Orchestra, Greig’s String Quartet No. 1 in G Minor, and Mozart’s Symphony No. 36. Sejong Center. 5 pm. W10,000 – W20,000 Usher Live in Seoul R&B star, composer, and producer Usher to perform songs from his new album Raymond vs. Raymond. Guys, keep an eye on your ladies! Gymnastics Arena at Olympic Park. 7 pm. W80,000 W146,000. kspo.or.kr 1544-1555 July 4th
July 4th, 11th ,18th and 25th Starry Night Festival Located at the outdoor stage at Seoul Forest (Ttukseom Stn. line 2). 8 pm. sejongfestival.net 02-399-1609 July 5th Lindenbaum Festival Orchestra Maestro Charles Dutoit conducts an exciting program including Beethoven’s Leonore Overture, Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2, and Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben. Seoul Art Center. 8 pm. W30,000 – W120,000
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Ongoing Saturday Culture Plaza Each Saturday visitors can enjoy a different kind of performance. 7/3: Magic, martial arts, and other performances. 7/10: Hongdae indie bands. 7/17: Martial arts non-verbal show Jump. 7/24: Husbandand-wife pansori duo Play with Sound. 7/31: Cake art and jazz bands. The outdoor stage at the National Theater of Korea. 5:30 pm. Free for everyone!
Jung-hyeon Shin: The Last Concert Guitarist Shin is regarded as the godfather of Korean rock for the psychedelic rock albums he released in the 60s and 70s. Sejong Center. 5 pm. W66,000 – W110,000
July 8th One Fine Day Concert With baritone Dong-gyu Kim, soprano Hye-na Yu, Su-yeon Kim on the violin, and the Prime Philharmonic Orchestra. Mapo Arts Center. 8 pm. W20,000 – W50,00 Voice Orchestra Maestri Celebrating its fifth anniversary. Seoul Art Center. 8 pm. W30,000 – W150,000 July 9th Caribou in Concert Caribou makes their debut in Korea on their Swim World Tour. V-Hall. 9:30 pm. W55,000 presale, W59,500 at the door. supercolorsuper.com Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra: Famous Concerto Series II Part II of this series includes Dvorak’s Scherzo Capriccioso, Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2, and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4. Seoul Art Center. 8 pm. W10,000 – W50,000
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July 9th – 11th Yun-a Kim Concert: The Duchess’s Secret Garden Kim’s third solo album 315360 comes after six years of work with the band Jaurim. Woori Finance Art Hall at Olympic Park. Fri 8 pm, Sat 7 pm, Sun 6 pm. W66,000 – W88,000 July 10th Carissa Kim: Between the Lyrical and the Passionate Sejong Center. 7:30 pm. W50,000 – W30,000 Chai Hoon Cha Choir Pieces by Bach and others. Seoul Art Center. 2:30 pm. W20,000 – W70,000 Jazz Concert with Commentary Announcer and performer Yeong-sil O guides listeners to a better understanding of jazz. Korean ability helpful. Mapo Arts Center. 6 pm. W15,000 – W20,000 Philharmonia Corea Inaugural Concert Glinka’s Ruslan and Ludmilla Overture, Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto in D Major, and Schumann’s Symphony No. 3. Seoul Art Center. 8 pm. W10,000 – W100,000 July 11th Cantate Domino Boys’ Choir The Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino Boys’ Choir from Belgium will be performing pieces by Mozart, Haydn, Handel, and Vivaldi at the Seoul Art Center. 8 pm. W30,000 – W70,000
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Gaia Quartet’s First Concert Pieces include Bela Bartok’s String Quartet No. 3 and Robert Schumann’s String Quartet No. 1. Sejong Center. 7:30 pm. W20,000 Jazz Virus Highlights of the program include Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and
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SEOUL CALENDAR songs from the musical Chicago. Seoul Art Center. 2:30 pm. W20,000 – W70,000 July 12th The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra: The Beauty of Chamber Music Held at Daejin Girls High School near Junggye Stn. (line 7, ex. 2). 2 pm. Free. seoulphil.or.kr 02-979-2328 July 13th – 14th
July 23rd Culture and Art at the Seoul Plaza This free concert takes place at the Seoul Plaza right by City Hall Stn. (line 1 & 2). seoulphil.or.kr 02-120 KBS Symphony Orchestra Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 and selections from Orff’s Carmina Burana. Seoul Art Center. 8 pm July 25th Educoncert: The World of Opera Arias Seoul Art Center. 2:30 pm A Midsummer Night’s Pop Concert Seoul Art Center. 8 pm
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Korean Music Duo 숨 [su:m] The duo 숨 [su:m] (meaning “breath”) is made up of Ji-ha Park on the piri (Korean flute) and Jeong-min Seo on the gayageum. Their group name reminds us of how music and life are interconnected. Seoul Art Center. 7:30 pm. W15,000 – W25,000. club.cyworld.com/breathe-music July 14th Laurel Wind Orchestra: Slavyanskaya Seoul Art Center. 8 pm. W50,000 – W100,000
July 28th Classical Concert for Youth with Nan-sae Geum Seoul Art Center. 8 pm
Mi-seon Lee Percussion Recital Sejong Center. 7:30 pm. W10,000 For more detailed venue July 29th information, Guitarist Pavlo Toronto-based see p. 47 guitarist and composer Pavlo
July 15th Hwiseong Live in Concert Gymnastics Arena at Olympic Park. 8 pm Kioi Sinfonietta Tokyo The resident chamber orchestra at Kioi Hall with Kentaro Kawase as conductor. Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture, Piano Concert No. 4, and Symphony No. 7. Seoul Art Center. 8 pm. W20,000 – W50,000 July 16th A Night of Opera Featuring soprano Hye-gyeong Hong and tenor Woogyeong Kim. Selections from operas by Mozart, Bizet, and Puccini. Seoul Art Center. 8 pm. W30,000 – W150,000 Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra: Understanding the Instruments IV The theme of this free concert is the percussion section. Seoul History Museum near Gwanghwamun Stn. (line 5, ex. 1). 11:50 am. museum.seoul.kr 02-724-0274
July 17th Concert for Children Pianist Jeongwon Kim and conductor Gi-seon Seong explain how classical music works to young folks. Korean language. Seoul Art Center. W10,000 – W15,000 July 19th Koreanische Flute Orchestra: Love Songs of Band Seoul Art Center. 8 pm
combines elements of Spanish and Greek styles in his distinctive “Mediterranean guitar music.” Sejong Center. 8 pm. W30,000 – W90,000 July 29th – 30th International Children’s Choir Festival Sponsored by World Vision. Seoul Art Center. 8 pm July 30th – 31st Summer Vacation Youth Concert: Summer Classics Sejong Center. Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 3 & 7:30 pm. W5,000 – W25,000 July 31st – August 1st 2PM 1st Concert Gymnastics Arena at Olympic Park. Sat 7 pm, Sun 5 pm. W66,000 – W88,000
Film Through August 28th “With Greece” Movie Festival Every Saturday this summer, you can cool off with a free movie at the National Museum of Korea. The fourteen movies in the program, each shown at 2 pm, are supposed to give Koreans a chance to learn more about Greek culture, but we’re not really sure how educational films like Gladiator, Troy, Mamma Mia!, and Hercules really are. Note that some films may not be appropriate for kids.
July 21st – 25th Gongmyeong “Space Bamboo” Concert Traditional Korean music fusion group Gongmyeong uses instruments made of bamboo to portray a day in the forest. Seoul Art Center. Weekdays 8 pm, weekend 3 & 7 pm. W35,000, students W25,000
Uzbek Film Festival In connection with the ongoing “The Crossroads of Civilization: Ancient Culture of Uzbekistan” exhibit, the National Museum of Korea is hosting an Uzbek Film Festival. Every Saturday (except the 4th Saturday of July) one of six Uzbek films will be shown from 4:15 – 6 pm. Teenager has Korean subtitles, but the other five have English subtitles. There will also be a dance by the Sardoba Ensemble from Navoi.
July 22nd Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra: Explorer Series V Featuring Czech conductor Jakob Hrusa. Seoul Art Center. 8 pm. W10,000 – W50,000
July 8th – 14th Seoul International Youth Film Festival Now in its 12th year, the Seoul International Youth Film Festival continues to provide film viewers the
July 20th – 21st Korea Chorus Festival Seoul Art Center. 8 pm
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July 27th World Orchestra Concert for Peace on the Korean Peninsula The performers in this concert gather from the 16 countries that fought in the Korean War and the 5 countries that supported South Korea during the war. Seoul Art Center. 8 pm. W30,000 – W100,000
EDITOR’S PICK Family & Community July 21st – September 12th
Seoul Grand Sale
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Slip into your comfortable shoes, make sure your credit card is handy, and head out for some great deals at the Seoul Grand Sale. First sponsored in 2008 by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Tourism Organization in an effort to increase Seoul’s reputation as a shopping destination, the Seoul Grand Sale has developed into a massive yearly event. Last year 810 stores participated, but this year a whopping 5000 are already set to offer special deals. The coupon book will give you great discounts not only on beauty products, shopping, and food but also on tourist activities. For even more deals, look out for the “Big 20” card which is good at establishments like Lotte Mart, TGI Fridays, and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. The Seoul government is even developing an app to help those with smart phones find participating stores nearby. seoulgrandsale.com 02-120
Family & Community July 1st – 4th
Seoul Auto Salon
Crank up the engine and head over to COEX Mall (Samsung Stn., line 2) for Korea’s biggest auto show. There will be the usual displays featuring awesome rides, but the focus here is on car styling and tuning. Get into the competitive spirit with the Tuning Design Car Contest, Tint-Off Korea Contest, Racing Queen Contest, and Auto Mechanic Contest. 10 am – 6 pm. W10,000 for adults W8,000 for minors. seoulautosalon.com 6000-1512 chance to see international flicks that are often hard to find in Korea. The focus this year is on coming-of-age movies. Movies shown at the Primus Piccadilly near Jongno 3-ga Stn. (line 1 & 3, ex. 1). Ticket prices and screening times available soon. siyff.com 02-775-0501
Family & Community Ongoing Traditional Cultural Performance “Misuda” Try on traditional garb, snack on Korean food, and hear music that might have been played for King Sejong himself. Located at the Seoul Namsan
Traditional Theater near Chungmuro Stn. (line 3). 4 pm. W50,000. sngad.or. kr 02-2261-0512 Traditional Wedding Ceremony Held every Sunday at 3 pm at the Namsan Hanok (traditional Korean house) Village near Chungmuro Stn. (line 3 & 4, ex. 3). visitseoul.net 02-2266-6923 July 1st – 4th Farming Village Vacation Festival Scratching your head for ideas about where to go this summer vacation? Head down to this holiday expo at COEX to find the cleanest cabin, the best beach, and the most exciting
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SEOUL CALENDAR festival to visit during your time off. 10 am – 6 pm. huegafestival.com 031-4203577 July 9th – 11th International Camping and RV Show Sometimes you have to go indoors to head outdoors. Find all your camping supplies at this expo in COEX. W5,000. campingkorea.org 02-6000-7850 July 16th – 18th WEDDEX Korea Autumn 2010 One of Korea’s largest wedding expos. COEX. 11 am – 8 pm. weddex.com 02-529-0691
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July 17th – August 15th Action Live Show: Power Rangers Engine Force Just when you thought you were rid of the Power Rangers forever, they show up in Korea to foil your evil plans! Free character cards given to all guests. Woori Finance Art Hall in Olympic Park. Tue – Thu 2 pm, Fri 2 & 4:30 pm, Sat 11 am, 2 & 4:30 pm, Sun 11 am & 2 pm. W25,000 – W45,000 July 21st – 25th Seoul Character and Licensing Fair You may be a real character, but that’s not what this expo is about. Head here to learn more about licensing all kinds of contents including characters, cartoons, games, and toys. COEX. The general public is welcome from the 23rd – 25th. COEX. characterfair.kr 02-6000-8570 July 24th – 25th Comic World Seoul Get your dose of zany character outfits at SETEC. Comic World includes contests for the best club newspaper, the best illustration, and more. 10:30 am – 5:30 pm. W4,000. comicw.co.kr 02-3142-2137 July 29th – August 2nd Korean Stamp Exhibition kstamp.go.kr 02-2036-0824
Education & Conferences Through August 1st “Gwaebul” Buddhist Painting at Geumdang Temple The National Museum of Korea is displaying the 8.3m x 4.5m gwaebul painting from Geumdang Temple in Jeolla Province. A gwaebul is a Buddhist painting large enough to be visible to huge crowds at festivals. Through August 29th Gods, Heroes, and Mortals: Art and Life in Ancient Greece After exhibits on ancient Persia, the Egyptian mummies, and the Incan civilization, the National Museum of Korea turns its attention to classical Greece, cradle of Western civilization. Four distinct sections cover the mythology of Greece, the Greek concept of the body, the ancient Olympics, and the life of an average Greek. Adults W10,000, teens W9,000, children W8,000 July 5th – 8th Korea International Safety and Health Show KISS 2010 is an expo that showcases products and services that promote safety on the job. COEX. 10 am – 5 pm. kiss21c.org 02-785-4771 July 14th – 16th Electric Vehicle Expo It’s still not that common to see a hybrid of electric car on the streets of Seoul, but expos like this one may be on their way to changing that. COEX. evkorea.kr 02-2051-3322
Sport & Fitness Through August 31st
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Swimming Across the Han River Are you up to swimming across the Han River from Jamsil to Ttukseom? Call for more information. culture.seoul.go.kr 02-120 July 10th “Beat the Heat” Anyang River Marathon 5k, 10k, half and full at the Sinjeong Bridge on the Anyang River, to begin at 8 am. W25,000 for 10k, half and full, W15,000 for 5k. Sign up by July 6th. tourmarathon.com 1644-4219 July 17th Japanese Tourism Marathon 5k, 10k, half and full at Seoul Color Park beneath the Mapo Bridge, to begin at 8 am. W25,000 for 10k, half and full and W15,000 for 5k. Sign up by July 13th. tourmarathon.com 1644-4219 July 24th “Enjoy the Summer” Park Marathon 10k, half and full at exit 2 of World Cup Stadium Stn. (line 6), to begin at 7 am. W25,000 for half and full, W20,000 for 10k and W10,000 for 5k. Sign up by July 20th. tourmarathon.com 1644-4219 KBO Baseball
Games held at Jamsil Stadium, home of the Doosan Bears and LG Twins. Doosan Bears 6th – 8th vs KIA Tigers 6:30 pm 16th vs Lotte Giants 6:30 pm 17th and 18th vs Lotte Giants 5 pm 20th – 22nd vs LG Twins 6:30 pm 30th vs Hanhwa Eagles 6:30 pm 31st vs Hanhwa Eagles 5 pm LG Twins 1st vs Nexen Heroes 6:30 pm 2nd vs Lotte Giants 6:30 pm 3rd and 4th vs Lotte Giants 5 pm 9th vs Doosan Bears 6:30 pm 10th and 11th vs Doosan Bears 5 pm 13th – 15th vs KIA Tigers 6:30 pm 27th – 29th vs SK Wyverns 6:30 pm Games held at Mokdong Stadium, home of the Nexen Heroes. 2nd vs Hanhwa Eagles 6:30 pm 3rd and 4th vs Hanhwa Eagles 5 pm 9th vs Samsung Lions 6:30 pm 10th and 11th vs Samsung Lions 5 pm 13th – 15th vs Lotte Giants 6:30 pm 20th – 22nd vs SK Wyverns 6:30 pm 27th – 29th vs Doosan Bears 6:30 pm
Travel July 3rd – 4th Jindo and Wando Tour with RASKB Head to the enchanting islands of Jindo, Wando, and Bogildo located on the southwestern tip of Korea for a tour of an art gallery, a walk from island to island during low tide, and more. W218,000 for non-members. raskb.com raskb@kornet.net July 3rd – 4th, 10th – 11th Rafting and Bungee Jumping Hantan River in Gangwon Province, Cheolwon-gun. You can go on either Saturday or Sunday. W48,000. adventurekorea.com 018-242-5536 July 10th – 11th Summer Seonyudo Island Bike Tour Cycle around three islands, enjoy a beach party, and walk across the sea floor when the tide goes out with the “Moses Miracle.” Gunsan in South Jeolla Province. W105,000. adventurekorea.com 018-242-5536 July 17th – 18th Boryeong Mud Festival with Seoulite Join Seoulite for a trip to the one-and-only mud fest. Travel on a
charter bus, stay at a pension by the beach, and enjoy the festival all weekend for only W55,000. Bus departs 9 am on Saturday and returns 8 pm on Sunday. bredalund@gmail.com July 17th – 25th Other Options for the Boryeong Mud Festival Reserve your spot on a bus heading to the yearly mud festival at Boryeong through travel agencies Korean Safari (koreansafari.com) and Adventure Korea (adventurekorea.com). Trips are scheduled for both weekends, so you can choose the time that’s right for you.
DMZ Bicycle Tour Held on the 4th Sunday of each month, this 19-mile bicycle tour takes you to important sites along the DMZ. W10,000. english.ethankyou.co.kr July 31st – August 1st Mt. Taebaek and Cool Cinema Festival After spelunking in Yongyeon Cave and hiking on Windmill Hill, you get to watch a movie on a huge outdoor screen. W88,000. adventurekorea.com 018-242-5536 Rafting on the Donggang River Travel to this pristine valley for fantastic paddling and spectacular scenery. W89,000. koreansafari.com 019-542-2955
Dine & Drink Ongoing Korean Cooking Classes Learn how to make authentic Korean cuisine in English from a Korean chef. Our easy to follow directions are designed so you can make your own authentic Korean dishes at home. Classes are held at the O’ngo Cooking Studio near Gangnam-gu Office (line 7). First you will watch a demo and then you’ll get to cook your own meal. Classes held Mon to Sat at 11 am and 3 pm (minimum 2 people per class). Menus rotate by day and by request. Go to ongofood.com for the complete schedule. W55,000 per person includes lesson, food and recipes. seouleats@gmail.com or 010-6661-7769. Korean Night Dining Tour This tour provides a crash course on Korea’s exciting late-night food and drinking culture. The tour starts at Kwangjang Market and continues to historic Jongno 3-ga where you can eat Korean BBQ, drink makgeolli (rice wine) and dine at a tent restaurant (pojangmacha). W80,000 per person includes food, drinks, and tour guide. Tours are usually on Thu –Sat night (minimum 4 people per tour) 6 – 10 pm. seouleats@gmail.com or 010-6661-7769. Korea Taste Tour With your culinary guide, you’ll start at a Buddhist-inspired Korean restaurant where you’ll sample over 25 different dishes and drinks while learning about the history and culture of Korea. Then you’ll get a quick tour of Insadong to find the best eateries with a bit of street food. The tour finishes with rice wine and Korean bar food snacks. W80,000 per person includes, food, drinks, and tour guide. Tours are usually Thu – Sat (minimum 4 people per tour) from 12 – 3 pm. seouleats@gmail.com or 010-6661-7769. Suji’s Sky High Pastrami Sandwiches Every Wednesday after 5
Toque Diner’s Turkey Dinners Get your turkey fix with help from Toque Diner. Have a traditional turkey buffet set up at Toque Diner, or order half or whole turkeys with all of the fixings to enjoy at home. 02-794-3834 July 2nd – 4th Organic and Natural Korea Expo This exposition serves up organic food grown on eco-friendly farms. COEX. W3,000. organicshow.co.kr 02-557-6776
Marakech Night Restaurant
Itaewon’s Finest Moroccan Cuisine
Nightlife
with Rhiti Mostafa former chef for the Moroccan Ambassador to Korea
July 1st First Thursdays Afterwork This exclusive event offers trendy young professionals a chance to network and mingle after work. Oga in Cheongdam-dong and an undetermined venue in Itaewon. afterworkseoul.com 070-8737-7707 July 2nd Stand Up Seoul Comedy Night Korea’s finest English language comedians deliver monologues and rants about expat life and other topics. New acts are welcome! 9 pm the first Thursday of every month at the Rocky Mountain Tavern in Itaewon. Facebook: Stand Up Seoul, brianaylward11@hotmail.com Tim Green (Get Physical) From the UK. Boutique Club Function in Itaewon. hskevents.kr 070-8737-7707
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Noksapyeong Itaewon St. Exit.3
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July 3rd Hella Good This unofficial post-Usher event showcases Korean & American beatboxers, MCs, breakdancers and DJs plus art and jewelry for sale. Mansion, Hongdae. 10:30 pm – 5 am. W10,000 before midnight (free drink). Hip Hop, Poetz & MCs - Seoul on Facebook. secondfromthesun@gmail. com 010-3666-4037 Rock the Boat All-you-can-drink beer on a Han River boat cruise with We Need Surgery, Mineri, and I Am the Blade performing. rockthehan@gmail.com Word Food Seoul’s longest running spoken word event with dinner and poetry in the lounge. 7 pm - 10:30 pm. Mansion, Hongdae. W5,000 (free entry to Hella Good). secondfromthesun@ gmail.com, 010-3666-4037 July 17th Timmy Vegas (Soul Central) Club Answer. hskevents.kr 070-8737-7707 July 23rd Seoul Is Burning Mansion in Hongdae. hskevents.kr 070-8737-7707 July 30th Club Day The best night to experience the Hongdae disco scene. On the last Friday of each month, W20,000 gets you into 20 clubs. 11 pm – 5 am. Buy tickets at participating clubs like NB, M2, and Q-vo. One drink included. theclubday.co.kr Sound Pellegrino Thermal Team Teki Latex & Orgasmic from electronic music’s hot new label Sound Pellegrino form the Thermal Team. They mix tribal rhythms, tech house, and a slice of club rap. More info at bettermagicmusic.com
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July 25th Anmyeondo Tour with RASKB Enjoy the tranquility and natural beauty of this quiet island located just south of Taean-gun. W67,200 for non-members. raskb.com, raskb@kornet.net
pm, get an extra 100 grams (3.5 oz) of pastrami free for a massive 300 gram (10.6 oz) sandwich. It’s a sandwich so big, you’ll need a fork. Suji’s Artisan Deli with locations in Itaewon, COEX, and Bundang. 02-797-3698
SEOUL DIRECTORY Hus Hu Dental & Skin Clinic hus-hu.com 02-514-8013 Korea Counseling Psychological Association krcpa.or.kr 02-498-8293 Korea HIV/AIDS Prevention & Support Center khap.org 02-927-4322 Ra Dental Clinic 02-569-8745
Seoul Automobiles
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NEW CARS FOR LEASE Gyung Bok Agency
010-3524-8260 Gyung Bok Agency Take the wheel of a premium Hyundai with the Gyung Bok Agency’s lease program. 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year leases available. 921-1 Daechi-Dong, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul. Contact Chief Sales Manager Hank Jo at 010-3524-8260. Foreigner Assistance
ATEK (Association for Teachers of English in Korea) atek.or.kr Seoul Dasan (City Info) 02-120 Seoul Global Center global.seoul.go.kr 02-1688-0120 Yeoksam English 02-3453-9038 Yeonnam Chinese 02-6406-8151 Seorae French 02-570-6009 Ichon Japanese 02-760-2018 Itaewon/Hannam English 02-796-2459 Transportation
Medical Services
A Plus Dental aplusdental.co.kr
TBS eFM FM 101.3 American Forces Network AM 1530 / FM 102.7
02-2268-7111
Astoria
COEX InterContinental 02-3452-2500 02-2638-3000
Courtyard
02-6282-6262
Millenium Hilton
02-753-7788
Renaissance
02-555-0501
Ritz-Carlton
02-3451-8000
Hostels Guest House Baenang Yongsan ghbaenang.com 010-9071-4641 Guesthouse Korea Jongno guesthouseinkorea.com 02-3674-2205 Bebop Guesthouse Hongdae bebop-guesthouse.com, 070-8261-4835
Design your smile with a licensed American dentist. COEX
Tufts Dental
Building No. 437
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Hyungdai Department Store Subway Line 2
Samseong St.
Kim’s Guesthouse Hongdae kimsguesthouse.com 02-337-9894 Namu Guesthouse Hongdae namugh.co.kr 070-8291-4878 Olympic Parktel Jamsil parktel.co.kr/english
02-410-2114
Seoul Backpackers Myeongdong seoulbackpackers.com 02-3672-1972 Korean Tours
Posco Center
Tufts Dental Clinic www.tuftsdental.net (02) 553-7512 Tufts Dental Clinic ADA member Dr. Gina Sohn is a Tufts University graduate licensed in MA, CT, and NJ. Near COEX at the POSCO intersection. tuftsdental.net 02-553-7512
Adventure Korea adventurekorea.com
018-242-5536
Korean Safari koreansafari.com
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O’ngo Culinary Tours Korean Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seoul. Tours and classes are taught by Korean food experts. Experience the culture through the cuisine. ongofood.com 010-6661-7769 Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch raskb.com 02-763-9483
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USO DMZ Tours affiliates.uso.org/korea 02-795-3028
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Buddhist Seoul International Zen Center seoulzen.org 02-900-4326 Vairocana International Buddhist Meditation Center 02-735-5347 Jetavana Meditation Center jetavanacenter@gmail.com 02-595-5115 Catholic Bomun 02-928-2049/02-924-2706 Chunma 02-765-0870 Dongducheon 02-928-2049/02-924-2706
Gangnam Chiro-Pilates Chiropractic & Pilates If you’re dealing with joint and muscle ailments, English-speaking chiropractic doctor Dr. Andrew Park offers the best treatments to restore balance to your body. Stop in for a free consultation if you have symptoms including neck pain, sore back, headaches, scoliosis, numbness, wrist pain, sports injuries (golf) etc. Seochodong 1307-7 Center Plaza 5F 510. seoulchiropracticinfo.com 02-533-5124
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Grand InterContinental 02-555-5656
Hannam Bridge
International Taxi (English Speaking) 1644-2255 Jumbo Taxi Service (more expensive) 02-888-2000 Interactive Subway Map smrt.co.kr
Hannam International Church English, Italian, Spanish, French 02-793-2070 Hyewha-dong Catholic Church 02-764-0221 (press 6) Jinjob 02-928-2049/02-924-2706 Keumchon 02-928-2049/02-924-2706 Philippine Center Tagalog 02-765-0870 Pastral Center for Labor English, Vietnamese, Thai 02-924-2721 Salesio Labor Center Tagalog, Daelim 1 dong 02-765-0870 Sung-dong Social Welfare Center Tagalog 02-765-0870 Yoksam-dong Church 02-553-0801 Catholics in South Korea Facebook Group, Annamarie at sunshineamore25@gmail.wcom Islam Seoul Central Masjid 02-794-7307 Protestant Gwanglim Church 02-2056-5732 International Lutheran 02-794-6274 Jubilee Church 02-569-2293 Kumnan Church 02-490-7000 Myungsung Presbyterian 02-440-9000 Onnuri Church 02-793-9686 Somang Presbyterian 02-512-9191 Seoul Union Church 02-333-7393 Yoido Full Gospel Church 02-782-4851 Yongsan Baptist Church 02-796-0284
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Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine Are you suffering from back or neck pain? Visit the non-surgical spinal specialists. jaseng.net 02-3218-2167 Travel Agency
Cosmo.jin Tour cosmojin.com Fides Travel fidestravel.co.kr Unique Travel Itaewon uniquetravel.co.kr Xanadu Travel xanadu.co.kr
Access Consciousness What if the life you imagined was actually possible? Regular classes held in Seoul & around Korea. Contact Nate at 010-6285-6283 or nhkent@gmail.com Bellydance Lessons with Belynda Azhaar azhaardance.com Bellydance Lessons with Eshe Morning, afternoon, and evening classes, plus Sunday classes at the Well Being Studio. navah@live.com
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Fine Art Class Myeongdong cafe.daum.net/artd 02-771-2026
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International Guides of Korea Courses in ice climbing, rock climbing and more. iguidekorea.com Jai Center for Yoga and Health jaicenter.co.kr 02-3443-9642
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Plaisir Gourmand Do you want to learn how to make tasty Korean food? Plaisir Gourmand cooking studio is the perfect choice. A famous Korean chef offers an English-language cooking demonstration plus hands-on cooking and tasting. Located right in front of Gangnam Stn. Various class times available. blog.naver.com/plaisir_g 02-3483-7482
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Leaders Music Academy Whether you’re interested in jazz, blues, R&B, or funk, the graduates of Berklee College of Music teaching at this academy can help you achieve your musical goals. Lessons offered for voice, piano, guitar, bass, and drums. leadersmusic.com 02-6085-8727 / 010-5316-2331
Bonji Bistro Just behind Itaewon Hotel and under Gecko’s Garden, Bonji Bistro offers a terrific menu of salads, sandwiches, pastas and classic tapas along with an unbeatable bar. The floor-to-ceiling window door-walls open wide, making it the perfect place to be for their delicious weekend brunch. geckosterrace.com 02-795-9656 Gecko’s Terrace The original Itaewon foreigner hangout, with a comfortable atmosphere, delicious food including great sandwiches, salads and pasta, and English-speaking staff that know how to make cocktails and shots right. geckosterrace.com 02-749-9425
Pottery Classes at Yido Academy yidostyle@hanmail.net 02-744-0756 Salsa Lessons in English Top Bar near Apgujeong St. Call Crys at 010-4755-4728 Sanirang Alpine Networks This climbing service offers lessons, clinics, and guided tours. sanirang.net/about. html, info@sanirang.net Suseonjae Meditation and Deep Breathing Classes jihye@suseonjae.org 019-201-5958 Wise-Up Workouts Lose weight and get lean in less than 30 days guaranteed? Author and creator of the No. 1 gym-free program is now in Korea. 1 to 1 service. Grab my book “Wise-Up Workouts” at www. wiseupworkouts.com 010-4998-8722 Restaurants
American
Terrific Burgers, Hot Dogs and Homemade Chili Nike
Itaewon St. Exit.1
Gecko’s Garden Legendary for its gorgeous home-style atmosphere, Gecko’s Garden has now started offering a delicious buffet, with steaks and pasta made to order. Don’t worry; the tapas menu is also still alive and well. geckosterrace.com 02-790-0540
Outback
Chili King Itaewon Beefy burgers and chili served up by owner Kevin Cyr. 02-795-1303
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Mexican Amigos Itaewon 02-795-9711 On the Border The #1 American chain hits that craving for fajitas, chimichangas, tacos, burritos, enchiladas and even margaritas. ontheborder.co.kr Sinchon: 02-324-0682 COEX: 02-565-0682 Times Square: 02-2672-0682
Hamilton Hotel
Itaewon St.
HOLLYWOOD GRILL (3rd floor)
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Hollywood Grill The place for Premier League Football and other sports, Hollywood has a great menu of pizza, pasta and steaks along with darts, foosball, pool and Golden Tee. hollywoodgrill.co.kr 02-749-1659
Vin Vino Itaewon Wines by the bottle and the glass plus a menu of salads, pastas, and even kangaroo steaks. vinvino.co.kr 02-711-9171
Pancho’s Itaewon
02-792-4767
Lounges / PUBS
Taco Amigo Itaewon
02-749-5253
3 Alley Pub Itaewon Rub shoulders with long-term Seoul expats and try your hands at darts or pool in this comfortable foreigner-owned pub. 116-15 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu. 3alleypub.com 02-749-3336
Tomatillo Grill Locations at Jonggak Stn., Samseong Stn., and Yeoksam Stn. tomatillo.co.kr 02-734-9225
Police St.
Vin Ga Apgujeong Immaculate service and a subdued atmosphere make this the wine bar of choice for dinner parties and business meetings. Podo Plaza building near Apgujeong St. podoplaza. co.kr 02-516-1761
Middle Eastern Istanbul Noksapyeong 02-796-0271 Marakech Nights Itaewon Terrific Middle Eastern cuisine from Rhiti Mostaffa, former chef for the Moroccan ambassador to Korea. 02-795-9441
Pancakes Original Story Itaewon Mon – Sat 9 am – 10 pm. 02-794-0508
Petra Itaewon
Pita Time Haebangchon The salads, pitas and pizzas here provide a low-calorie, healthy meal. 11 am - 10 pm. pitatime.co.kr 02-790-8891
02-790-9441
Thai
Suji’s Itaewon Great American fare in a New York-style bistro atmosphere. sujis.net 02-797-3698 Toque Itaewon
02-794-3834
Austrian Chef Meili Itaewon
02-797-3820
BRAZILIAN
Antonio’s Apgujeong Join chef Sebastiano Giangregorio for an authentic Italian culinary experience. Live Jazz performances: Tuesday–Saturday, starting at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 1 pm. 93-8 Cheongdam-dong Gangnamgu. antonios.kr 02-3443-4333 Fradia Gangnam Gaze out on a panoramic view of the Seoul skyline as you dine on choice Italian food at this cafe floating on the Han River. fradia.co.kr 02-3477-0033 La Bocca Itaewon We can’t decide whether it’s a cafe, pastry shop, deli, or wine bar, but what we are sure about is that the food is fresh and the taste is divine. labocca.co.kr 02-790-5907 Sortino’s Cucina Itaewon Classic Italian trattoria cuisine in a comfortable, homey atmosphere. 02-797-0488
“All You Can Eat”
B1 Itaewon One of the most hopping bars in Itaewon on any given night, with guest DJs and a good vibe. 7 pm - 3 am. 02-749-6164 Bar Rouge Itaewon Luxurious wine and tapas bar in the basement of the JW Marriot in Gangnam. Happy hour Tue - Thu 6 - 9 pm. 02-6282-6763 Buddha’s Belly Itaewon A lounge atmosphere with full bar and cocktails along with great authentic Thai food. 02-796-9330 Eat Me Itaewon Thai fusion dining and lounge, late night kitchen in Itaewon. Relax in the intimate yet casual dining area and outside patio. Sophisticated atmosphere is sure to please. 070-7624-3149 My Thai Itaewon
02-794-8090
Thai Orchid Itaewon
02-517-1135
Thai Garden Itaewon
02-792-8836
Cafes
My Chelsea COPACABANA GRILL
KFC
Hamilton Hotel
Copacabana Itaewon For only W29,000 you get all-you-can-eat of 7 different cuts of roasted meat and a tremendous Brazilian buffet. Make your reservations today! 02-796-1660 Bulgarian 02-749-0600
Chinese Ho Lee Chow Serving up the best North American-style Chinatown cuisine in Korea since 1998, with 5 convenient locations in the greater Seoul area to serve you. holeechow.co.kr. Itaewon 02-793-0802, Apgujeong 02-514-1730 Jamshil 02-411-0688, Dogok 02-34614468, Bundang 02-711-9071 French La Cigale Monmartre Itaewon 02-796-1244 Le Saint-Ex Itaewon
Berlin Noksapyeong Combining a restaurant, cafe and lounge, Berlin boast a varied menu, plus wines and all types of music. Noksapyeong St. (line 6). 457-1 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu. awakeinseoul@gmail.com 02-749-0903 Bliss Itaewon Fresh beats by DJ Shine and a reasonably priced menu. Itaewon. 4 pm – 4 am. 02-798-1125
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BricX Hongdae, Itaewon Chill out at either of BricX’s two locations. Hongdae 6 pm – 5 am, 마포구 서교동 409-1, B1, 02-3141-5571. Itaewon 7 pm – 5 am, 용산구 이태원동 119-10, B1, bricx.com 02-795-5572
Noxa Lounge Noksapyeong 02-790-0776 Villa Sortino’s Itaewon An incredible Tuscan Villa interior matches perfectly with some delicately prepared Italian flavors. Just across from the Itaewon fire station. 02-553-900 korean Bulgogi Brothers Delicious Koreanstyle barbecue at locations throughout Seoul including Gangnam, Myeongdong (02-319-3351), Seoul Station, and Times Square. 11:30 am - 10 pm. bulgogibros.com Pulhyanggi Gangnam A tasty concoction of traditional Korean dishes and a contemporary slow-food sensibility, plus performances in the evenings. Close to COEX. 11 am – 10 pm. pulhyanggi.co.kr 02-539-3390
Caribou Coffee Popular in America, Caribou Coffee has expanded to Korea with locations at Ewha University, Sinchon, Yangjae, and Incheon Airport. Support fair trade with the Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee sold here. cariboukorea.co.kr 02-3461-5680 Bars/Lounges/Pubs
Wine Bars Dulce Y Suave Garosugil Stop by this classy Sinsa-dong wine bar for an extensive wine list that won’t break your budget. 5 pm - 3 am. club.cyworld.com/ dulceysuave. 02-515-6750
The Bungalow Itaewon This quirky beach-themed bar has sand on the floor, swinging chairs, and candle-lit rooms. 02-793-2344 Coffee Bar K Cheongdam-dong A Japanese franchise, they may just have the best bartenders in town. Mon – Sat 6 pm - 2 am. 02-516-1970
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a hip interior design with the hottest music and the coolest drinks. Noon - 2 am. blog.naver.com/ so_much_more 02-3447-7890 Tony’s Aussie Shop Itaewon Authentic Australian food and beer. Open mic night held every Wednesday 8 pm – 11 pm. 455-35 Itaewon-dong Yongsangu. writers.meetup.com/779 010-460-54326 Watts on Tap Sinchon Check out the parties, language exchange nights, and live music nights. 6 pm – 2 am. club.cyworld. nate.com/wattsontap 02-3142-8439 Wolfhound Itaewon Terrific Irish/British classic food in a true Irish Pub atmosphere, including shepherd’s pie, toad in a hole, fish n’ chips, bangers n’ mash along with Guinness and Kilkenny on draft. wolfhoundpub.com 02-749-7971
Ghetto Vox Itaewon The Hive’s sister venue, this is Itaewon’s first art and music space. 욊산꾏 ě?´íƒœě›?ë?™ 132-5 (3rd floor) Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu. ghettovox.com 010-3370-2979
Woobar (W Hotel) Seoul’s trendiest hotel also boasts one of its trendiest bars, with professional bartenders who really know how to make a drink. 02-2022-0333
Jane’s Groove Hongdae A good place to relax over a drink. 7:30 pm – 3 am. Closed Mon. janesgroove@gmail.com 02-336-1664

 Mike’s Cabin Sinchon This Western bar has a casual atmosphere and holds special events. Near the Yonsei University front gate. 02-325-7808 Monghwan Sinchon Come for the nice dÊcor, live art and music events, and the signature cocktail soju. club. cyworld.com/monghwan 02-325-6218 Monkey Beach Apgujeong Thailand is just a subway ride away if you head to Monkey Beach. 7:30 pm – 5 am. 02-548-7930
Live Music
Jazz All That Jazz Itaewon
02-795-5701
Cheonnyeondongando (ě˛œë…„ë?™ě•ˆë?„) Daehangno (Hyehwa St. Line4) chunnyun.com 02-743-5555 Club Evans Hongdae clubevans.com
02-337-8361
Club Palm Hongdae clubpalm.co.kr
02-336-9016
Once in a Blue Moon Apgujeong onceinabluemoon.co.kr 02-549-5490
Mix Lounge Garosu-gil It may look like a white greenhouse, but it’s actually a bar serving killer mojitos, lychee martinis and more. 6 pm – 3 am. Closed Sun. 011-9650-7055
8 Giant Flat-Screen TVs – Not a Bad Seat in the House Mexican Mondays W1,000 Tacos*, Specials on Margaritas, Nachos & Tequila Tuesdays W500 BBQ Pork Ribs*
Wednesdays Sports Trivia Night
Thirsty Thursdays W1,500 OB Draft ‘til 10 pm Saturday & Sunday Build Your Own Brunch from 11 - 3 pm *with drink purchase (10-rib minimum)
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Noxa Lounge Noksapyeong Great home-style Italian cuisine with late night cocktail lounge. 02-790-0776 Platoon Kunsthalle Apgujeong Showcasing underground artists and a fine selection of cutting-edge performances. 11 am – 1 am. Closed Sun. 97-22 Gangnam-gu, Nonhyeondong. kunsthalle.com 02-3447-1191
Roofers Itaewon Come hang out in a warm, friendly atmosphere. Sample the mouthwatering menu, relax on the spacious rooftop and enjoy numerous expat events. Facebook: Roofers Rooftop Bar. 02-749-2970 Sam Ryan’s Itaewon This newcomer to the Itaewon scene offers sports fans eight flat screens throughout the bar along with the meanest plate of pork ribs to be found in Seoul. samryans.com 02-749-7933 Scrooge Pub/Dicken’s Lounge Itaewon A great little sports bar with pool, darts, delicious food and plenty of English-speaking staff. 02-797-8201 Seventy Four Cheongdam-dong A beautiful date spot featuring exotic drinks such as cheese martinis, banana mojitos and cuba libres. 7 pm – 4 am. 02-542-7412 So Much More Apgujeong Combining
InterContinental Hotel Oakwood Premier Woori Bank Teheranno
COEX
Rocky Mountain Tavern Itaewon Canadians feel right at home with all the hockey jerseys hanging on the walls and great live music and events, along with some of the best buffalo wings in Korea. Don’t miss the Stand Up Seoul comedy night the first Thursday of each month. rockymountaintavern.com 010-5775-2327
Hyundai Department Store
LINE Line 22 Samseong Stn.
Tokyo Jazz Authentic jazz music performed Mon-Sat, 9:30 pm - 12:30 am by European, American, and Korean musicians. Two minute’s walking distance from the COEX and Grand InterContinental Hotels. 153-44 Samsung-dong. 02-3453-4472 Rock Freebird Hongdae cafe.navercom/ clubfreebird 02-335-4576 Jammers Hongdae jammers.co.kr 02- 325-3914 Just Blues Apgujeong justblues.co.kr 02-542-4788 SoundHolic Hongdae cafe.daum.net/SoundHolic 02-3142-4233
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Dillinger’s A classic-styled bar with seven beers on tap, great food and drink specials. Come enjoy our large flatscreen TVs, dartboards and Wii games. A great atmosphere for you and your friends. 02-793-7232
All The Sports You Can Handle Under One Roof!
SEOUL DIRECTORY Clubs
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Answer Cheongdam-dong After a short-lived stint as gala restaurant Le Nuit Blanche, the club we all know and love is back. clubanswer.co.kr 02-514-4311 Ben @Blue Spirit Hongdae Great Japanese curry during the day and soju cocktails at night. Hit up the weekend parties. 360-18 SeokyoDong, Mapo-Gu. 02-3142-5301 Eden Gangnam New mega club with top DJs, sizzling sound, and model nights. 역삼동 602 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Ritz Carlton Hotel. eden-club.co.kr 010-9913-3919 Elec Cheongdam-dong A two-floor small but chic lounge and club. Weekdays 9 pm – 6 am, weekends 9 pm – 10 am. No cover. club.cyworld. com/eleclounge 02-6326-1320 Function Itaewon The boutique club hidden in the fancy Macaroni Market restaurant. Tue, Wed, Thu 6 pm – 2:30 am; Fri and Sat 6 pm-3:30 am. 737-50 Hannnam1-dong Yongsan-gu. 02-749-9181 Heaven Gangnam The newest member of Seoul’s club scene combines top-notch technology with divine DJs spinning house and electro beats. W30,000 general admission, W40,000 for after club hours. Near Yeoksam St. clubheaven.co.kr 02-3444-4997 Hive Itaewon Art shows, live music, DJs, classes, and more. 137-8 B1 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu. thehiveuniverse.blogspot.com 010-3994-6694 J.J. Mahoney’s The drinks don’t come cheap, but this nightclub at the Grand Hyatt is a favorite with the over-30s crowd. 747-7 Hannam 2-dong. seoul.grand.hyatt.com 02-797-1234 Joker Red Hongdae Minimal, techno, trance and underground electronic for those who dare to be different. Fri and Sat 9 pm – 5 am. W10,000 includes a free drink. jokerred.co.kr 019-345-7122 Koobar@Blue Spirit Apgujeong Hip music for a classy crowd. 664-11 Shinsa-dong 02-518-5115 M2 Hongdae This long-running club is party central for college students. Sun – Thu 8 pm – 4 am, Fri and Sat 7:30 pm – 6 am. Cover starts at W10,000. 367-11 Seogyo-dong Mapo-gu. ohoo.net/m2 02-3143-7573 Mansion Hongdae This new club pumps out sizzling house, electro, and nu-disco grooves, bringing in quality acts like Roni Size and Goldie. mansionseoul@gmail.com 02-3143-4037 Mass Gangnam The dance club for the “masses.” 9 pm – 6 am. Sun – Thu W15,000, Fri and Sat W20,000. clubmass.net 02-599-3165 Miro Gangnam Be ready for a long night (or morning) at this stomping afterhours club. Fri and Sat 11 pm – 8 am. Seolleung St. (line 2). 02-544-9930 Naked Gangnam Leading the Gangnam club scene into the early hours. 10 pm – 8 am. W15,000 before 1 am, W20,000 after. 010-5417-4417 NB Hongdae, Gangnam Supposedly the first hip-hop club in Korea, it has one bar, two stages, and a packed crowd. clubnb.com 02-326-1716 Pulse Itaewon This chilled-out club pumps out danceable tunes in all genres of electronic music until sunrise. Everyday 8 pm – 7 am. Fri W10,000, Sat W15,000. 02-792-6662 Q-vo Hongdae A popular hip hop club with strobes pulsing above the dance
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floor. Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 8 pm – 4 am and Wed, Fri, Sat 8 pm – 6:30 am. W10,000 - W15,000. 121-210 Ohoo B/ D 367-1 Seogyo Dong. clubqvo.co.kr 02-3143-7573 Saab Hongdae Fashion-conscious twenty-somethings congregate here for a wide variety of music styles. Weekdays 6 pm – 4 am, weekends 6 pm – 6 am. W10,000 cover on weekends. 02-324-6929 Vera Hongdae Come for a fun night of funky house, electro-house, trance, and psychedelic music. 10 pm – 6 am. 356-1 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu. 02-338-0957 Via Hongdae Combines local DJs and VJs, the full spectrum of electronic dance music, and a pinch of Western party flair. 011-257-5154 Volume Itaewon A true “music lovers” club, Volume is found in the basement of Crown Hotel. Fri and Sat 9 pm - 6 am. W15,000 - W30,000. Crown Hotel B1 clubvolume.com 1544-2635 W Hotel Check out the split-level lobby lounge for cool music and exclusive parties. No cover charge. 21 Gwangjang-dong wseoul.com 02-465-2222 Massage
Healing Hands Massage Studio healinghands.co.kr 070-7504-8090 Community
Brazilians in Seoul Also known as Brasileiros em Seul, this group meets up on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. alocoreia@gmail.com 010-9631-2133 Republicans Abroad Monthly meetings, events, and lectures for supporters of the USA Republican Party. kmohay@ hotmail.com 010-8688-9810 Charity
Salvation Army Thrift Store Donate your used goods or shop at the stores. All proceeds support the Adult Rehabilitation Center. nanumistore.org 02-365-7084 Florists
Oxana Garden You are invited to the botanical life. Enjoy the fresh aroma and the cozy environment these plants will bring to your home. Find the perfect flower among the various options on sale here. Hannam St. (Jungang line). oxanagarden.com 02-798-6787
Multicultural Food District Ansan Station (Line 4)
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adang Station: mild hunger. Gwacheon Station: craving Indian curry. Geumjeong Station: yearning for Vietnamese spring rolls. Gongdan Station: dreaming of a hot roasted shashlik. Ansan Station: you’ve arrived! Whereas Itaewon continues to be Seoul’s distinctive melting pot for world cuisines, the long, hungry subway ride south to Ansan has become a rite of passage for some weekend food explorers, as well as visits to the Russian and Central Asian neighborhood across from Dongdaemun History and Culture Park. The Ansan restaurant district, which owes its existence to South Korea’s ever-growing migrant worker population, offers a stunning concentration of affordable, authentic Asian food. Depending on where you start in Seoul, getting to Ansan on a southbound train on line 4 may take as long as two hours, though travel time from Seoul Station is just over one hour. Once at Ansan Station, traverse the underpass to reach “Multicultural Street” (Damunhwa-gil 다문화길). The area is packed with Vietnamese karaoke dens, tattoo parlors, Halal food marts, and Chinese hair dressers. And then there are the Asian restaurants. First you’ll have to decide if you feel like Southeast Asian (Indonesian, Thai, Vietnamese, Filipino, Cambodian), Chinese, South Asian (Indian, Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Nepalese), or Central Asian (Russian, Mongolian, Uzbek). Several maps of the multi-cultural food district are posted around the neighborhood and can be useful for tracking down the restaurant of your fancy. The best way to go about it is to explore and sample at your leisure, but if you need a few recommendations, consider these: T h e N e pa l i-I n di a n Con n ect ion
Ow ned and managed by Ganesh Rijal of Nepal, Kantipur Restaurant (031-493-9563) offers some of the most elaborate Indian and Nepali set meals in Korea. The Kantipur Special Course for 4-6 people looked mind-blowing, but I ended up trying the savory Nepali Thali Set (W9,000), with mutton and vegetable curries, dal, and yogurt. The house recommends the Indian-style Thali Set (also W9,000) for those who want a sampler. Otherwise, browse the menu’s four pages of curries (with chicken butter curry for W8,000), two pages of Nepali specials, and nine tandoori dishes. To wash it all down, order a lassi (yogurt drink) or Indian whiskey. Not h i ng W rong w i t h M u tton
Most of the Uzbek restaurants in Seoul are clustered in the Russo-Mongol-Central Asian dist r ict in Dongdaemu n. One, though, the Samarkand Kafe (031-4926984), has secured a strong reputation in the international dining district of Ansan. Bypass the Southeast Asian joints and head straight here if you’re hungry for huge roasted chunks of unadulterated meat. The shashlik (meat on skewers) cost only W3,000 each, and you can pick from lamb, beef, liver, and chicken. For
appetizers, try some samsa, Uzbek meat pastries (W2,000). You may also want to sample Central Asian favorites like plov (mutton, carrots, and rice smothered in oil), lagman (noodle soup), and manty (meat dumplings). Russian staples (and booze) are also on hand. N e x t Stop, V i e t na m
The spacious, festively decorated Quán Quê Hu’o’ng (031-492-0865), also known as Vietnam Hometown Restaurant (베트 남 고향 식당), always seems to be packed. The spring rolls and pho (beef and noodle soup) are the main reason to come, though it’s okay to stop by for just an ice coffee (W3,000).
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GYEONGGI CALENDAR Massive Attack
July 31st - August 1st St. Petersburg Ice Ballet Gunpo Culture and Art Center. Sat 3 & 7 pm, Sun 3 pm. W20,000 - W50,000
Concerts July 4th Pansori Aeri Park performs pansori, a genre of Korean traditional music. Incheon Culture and Arts Center. 6 pm. Free admission July 9th Incheon Philharmonic Orchestra Performing the first of its “Great Composers” series. This concert focuses on Ravel and Debussy of France. Incheon Culture and Arts Center. 7:30 pm. W5,000 - W10,000
Muse Pet Shop Boys
Concerts Late July
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Pentaport Rock Festival and Jisan Valley Rock Festival Korea’s two most exciting rock festivals were held on the same weekend last year. Fortunately, that’s not the case this time around. The first festival to take place will be the Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival (July 23rd – 25th). This festival celebrates Incheon as a five-port city, but let’s not get bogged down in etymology. The lineup includes Hoobastank, Stereophonics, LCD Soundsystem, and Dir En Grey in addition to Korean bands like Hot Potato. The venue is Dream Park near Geomam Station (Incheon Airport line). W88,000
- W165,000. pentaportrock.com, 1544-1555. If that doesn’t quench your thirst for mosh pits and ringing ears, you can hit up the Jisan Valley Rock Festival the next weekend (July 30th - August 1st). Enjoy rock and the outdoors at the Jisan Forest Resort in Icheon. Get set for international artists like Massive Attack, Pet Shop Boys, Muse, Corinne Bailey Rae and Third Eye Blind. Those staying overnight can camp at the designated site. W99,000 W191,000. Camping costs W15,000. valleyrockfestival.com, 1544-1555
July 10th Fusion Korean Music Fusion music and hanboks with traditional Korean instruments. Incheon Culture and Arts Center. 7 pm. Free admission Music Picnic with the Jung DaWoon Band Playful melodies with silly, nonsensical lyrics. Oulim Nuri Arts Center in Goyang. 7 pm. Free admission July 11th Gayageum Ensemble The gayageum is probably the most famous Korean traditional instrument. This concert features four gayageums, including a traditional 12-string gayageum and modern 17 and 21-string gayageums. Incheon Culture and Arts Center. 6 pm. Free admission July 14th Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino Boy’s Choir Aram Nuri Arts Center in Goyang. 8 pm. W20,000 - W50,000
VENUES
Art Through July 18th Global Man, Global City Exhibit The “global man” here is Baek Nam-jun and the “global city” is Incheon. Part of the profits go to malnourished children. Tri-Bowl Building in Songdo, Incheon. Central Park Stn. (Incheon line 1). 10 am – 6 pm. Closed Mon. Adults W5,000, students W2,5000 - W3,000. njpicn.com, 032-831-2133 Through July 23rd Everyday Rainbow Composed of work by contemporary Korean painters, sculptors, and video artists. Pocheon Banwol Art Hall. W5,000. bwart.net 031-540-6213 Through July 25th Chocolate Box 1: Every Landscape This is the first exhibit in the Chocolate Box series, focusing on trends in Asian art. Jangheung Art Park in Yangju Through August 20th MBC Trick Art Trick Art is a new genre of art magic in which a special varnish is placed over paintings to create shadows, reflections, and illusions. Parodies of Van Gogh, Manet, Rembrandt, and others offer cool photo backgrounds. KINTEX in Ilsan. 10 am - 7 pm. W12,000. mbctrickart.com 02-789-1009 Through September 26th Painters Who Had to Leave Home Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Korean War with works by artists of the time. Aram Nuri Arts Center in Goyang. W3,000 - W5,000. 031-960-0180
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Through October 31st Jangheung Art Market: JAM This innovative new art market offers original paintings, pictures, crafts, and objects d’art for viewing and buying. Jangheung Art Park in Yangju. Held on weekends and public holidays. 11 am – 6 pm July 9th - September 5th Color x Art x Play x 2 Oulim Nuri Arts Center in Goyang. Tues - Thurs, Sun 10 am - 6 pm, Fri - Sat 10 am - 8 pm. W5,000 - W6,000. 031-960-9730 July 27th - October 10th Asian Realism Featuring works from artists in ten different Asian countries. National Museum of Contemporary Art
Theater & Dance July 3rd Korean Traditional Dance Incheon Culture and Arts Center. 7 pm. Free admission. 032-420-2744 July 6th Vienna State Opera Ensemble Program includes Verdi, Puccini, and Bizet. Gyeonggi Arts Center in Suwon. 7:30 pm. W20,000 - W50,000 July 9th Broadway Musical Gala Concert Musical snippets from The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Mamma Mia, and more. Incheon Culture and Arts Center. 7 pm. Free admission. 032-420-2732 July 10th - 11th Cats: Children’s Musical A variation on the hit musical for younger audiences. Oulim Nuri Arts Center in Goyang. Sat 11 am, 2 & 4 pm, Sun 2 & 4 pm. W20,000. 031-294-4232
July 15th - 18th Menopause: The Musical A musical comedy featuring four women who sing about chocolate cravings and hot flashes. Oulim Nuri Arts Center in Goyang. Thur 3 pm, Fri 8 pm, Sat 3 & 7 pm, Sun 2 & 6 pm. W10,000 W35,000 July 17th - 18th The Ballerina Who Loved a B-Boy This story of a would-be ballerina who falls for a b-boy street dancer is a genrebending mash-up of break dance and ballet. Seongnam Arts Center in Bundang. Sat 3 & 7 pm, Sun 3 pm. W20,000 - W30,000 July 22nd - August 22nd Jack the Ripper A musical mystery thriller about the 1888 serial murders in London’s East End. Seongnam Arts Center in Bundang. Tues - Thurs 8 pm, Fri 3 & 8 pm, Sat 4 & 8 pm, Sun 3 & 7 pm. W30,000 W110,000 July 27th - 28th Sleeping Beauty Ice Ballet Ballet and figure skating meet in this performance by the St. Petersburg Ice Ballet. Set to music by Tchaikovsky. Gyeonggi Arts Center. Tues 7:30 pm, Wed 2 & 7:30 pm. W10,000 - W40,000
Aram Nuri Arts Center Goyang Jeongbalsan St. (line 3, ex. 3). artgy.or.kr 1577-7766 Bucheon Citizen Center Jungdong St. (line 1), ex. 2. bcf.or.kr 032-320-6300 Gyeonggi Arts Center Suwon. Free. ggac. or.kr031-230-3440 Hanam Arts Center hnart.or.kr 031-790-7979 Incheon Culture and Arts Center near Arts Center Stn. (Incheon line). art.incheon.go.kr 032-427-8401 Jangheung Art Park Yangju. 10 am – 6 pm (5 pm Weekends). Adults W7,000, children W5,000. artpark.co.kr 031-877-0500 KINTEX Goyang Daehwa Stn. (line 3, ex. 2) kintex.com 031-810-8114 National Museum of Contemporary Art Seoul Grand Park St. Weekdays 10 am – 5 pm, weekends 10 am – 8 pm, closed Mon. Free. moca.go.kr 02-2188-6000 Oulim Nuri Arts Center Goyang Wondang Stn (line 3, ex. 4) artgy.or.kr 1577-7766 Seongnam Arts Center near exit 1 of Imae St. on the Bundang line. snart.or.kr 031-783-8000 Songdo Convensia Incheon Incheon University Stn. (Incheon line 1). songdoconvensia.com 032-210-1114 Uijeongbu Arts Center uac.or.kr 031-828-5841
July 15th Matinee Concert Commentary on Rossini and Tchaikovsky by baritone Dong Kyu Kim with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra. Seongnam Arts Center in Bundang. 11 am. W24,000 July 16th Uangel Voice This quintet of three tenors and two baritones has awed fans from New York to Tokyo. Seongnam Arts Center in Bundang. 7 pm. W10,000 July 16th - 18th Incheon Jazz Festival The three main artists in this festival are vocalist Yeahwon Shin (Fri 8 pm), trumpeter Nicholas Payton (Sat 8 pm), and saxophonist Miguel Zenon (Sun 5 pm). Incheon Culture and Arts Center. W20,000 - W30,000 July 23rd A Midsummer Night Concert The Incheon Philharmonic Orchestra performing Beethoven and Schubert. Incheon Culture and Arts Center. 7:30 pm. W5,000 - W10,000 Music Picnic with Hachi and TJ Japanese guitarist and music producer Hachi to lead this concert. Aram Nuri Arts Center in Goyang. 7 pm. Free. July 25th The Baroque A concert geared toward younger audiences. Incheon Culture and Arts Center. 4:30 & 7 pm. W10,000 - W15,000
EDITOR’S PICK
at the door, W13,500 in advance. bibleexpo2010.com 02-541-1100
Dine & Drink Through August 31st Blueberry Expo Korea It’s only been 10 years since blueberries were first cultivated in Korea, and there are already 1000 farms raising the delicious fruit. Held at the Farming Exhibit Hall in Namyangju. 10 am – 5 pm. Adults W10,000, teens W7,000, children W5,000. blueberryexpo.co.kr 02-442-2777
Sports & Fitness
Film July 15th – 25th
If you haven’t made the trek to Bucheon before, PIFAN is a good reason to go. Cinephiles and in particular fans of so-called “genre films” are sure to enjoy this collection of feature films and shorts that focus on the “fantastic” side of theater. Programs to keep an eye on include the Puchon Choice competition; World Fantastic Cinema, which focuses on horror, mystery, thriller, and science fiction; and the open cine parade, which offers outdoor screenings for you and your loved ones to enjoy on a summer night. Located near the Aiins World theme park and Sangdong Park in Bucheon (accessible by bus from Songnae Stn. (line 1). pifan.com, 032-327-6313 July 22nd Rik Mol Group Guests at this jazz concert will receive a free cup of coffee. Gwacheon Citizen’s Center. 8 pn. W20,000. Gwacheon Government Complex St. (line 4, ex. 9). gccs.or.kr 02-500-1200 July 24th Sonatina Concert Three pianists tackle the sonatinas so commonly used in piano competitions. Bucheon Citizen Center. 4 – 5:20 pm. W15,000 – W20,000
Family & Community Through July 4th Rose Garden Festival Who knew there was so much to do at the Seoul Zoo? In addition to the animals, the Rose Garden Festival gets you more acquainted with everyone’s favorite flower. Events include the World Dance Festival, traditional African dances, and the “World Romantic” exhibit. Seoul Zoo at Seoul Grand Park Stn. (line 4) south of Seoul. grandpark.seoul.go.kr 02-500-7338 Through July 11th Dibo and the Land of Presents This activity zone is based on Dibo, the EBS kids show about the giant purple dinosaur who gives his friends presents everyday (somewhere, Barney is filing a lawsuit). Goyang Flower Exhibition Hall in the Ilsan Lake Park. 10 am – 7 pm. Adults W13,000, children W15,000. diboworld.com 1688-5246 Kokomong Green Playground Kids learn about how to save the environment as they explore this exhibit based on a popular EBS show. Located at the Kids Mom Center in Anyang. W12,000. play.cocomong.com, 1544-9986
July 10th – 11th Hwaseong Pier and Mud Festival If you can’t make it to Boryeong, the Hwaseong Pier and Mud Festival gives you another chance to play in the mud. Over the two days of the festival, you can dig up clams in the tidal mud flats, go fishing, and much more. Gungpyeong Harbor in Hwaseong. hspogufestival.net 031-267-8861 July 24th Eun-gyeol Lee’s “AGAIN” Magic Show Ansan Arts Center. Sat 3 & 7 pm, Sun 1 & 5 pm. W30,000 – W50,000. ansanart.com 031-481-4000 July 30th Ji-hyeon Pan’s “Lovely Magic Show” Former racing girl Ji-hyeon demonstrates that you don’t have to be a man to do magic tricks. Incheon Culture and Arts Center. 7 pm. Free July 30th – August 1st Yangpyeong Neobeunyeoul Freshwater Fish Festival Stay cool with the water-based games and activities found at this festival including snorkeling, water ski, and bare-hand fishing. “Neobeunyeoul” refers to the wide rapids in this part of Yangpyeong. tour.yp21.net 031-774-2959
Education & Conferences July 16th – December 31st The Bible Expo The Good Book is the theme of the art, activities, and exhibits displayed in the spacious Songdo Central Park. Outside of Central Park Stn. (Incheon line 1, ex. 4). W15,000
gyeongGI province Religious Services
Grace & Truth Church Anyang, Ansan, and Suwon Sunday 9:30 am, 11 am, 1 pm, grace-truth.org 031-443-3731 Dongsan Church Ansan Sunday 11:30 am, 010-2910-7809
2nd vs Doosan Bears 6:30 pm 3rd and 4th vs Doosan Bears 5 pm 6th – 8th vs Samsung Lions 6:30 pm 13th – 15th vs Hanhwa Eagles 6:30 pm 30th vs KIA Tigers 6:30 pm 31st vs KIA Tigers 5 pm
Nightlife July 3rd Finding Bucheon BaboPromos presents this bar crawl/scavenger hunt/ kegger/World Cup event at Rhythm & Booze, The Park, & Nicolias in Bucheon. 010-4100-8487 July 9th Jager Club Party Rhythm & Booze in Bucheon. 010-4100-8487
Frog and Toad Ilsan On La Festa’s main strip, Frog and Toad is a favorite for darts and the Wednesday late-night open mic. frogandtoadilsan@hotmail. com 010-9950-7399 West Island Ilsan Have a chat with the friendly staff or kick back and watch the fire show on Fri and Sat. 6 pm – 5 am. club.cyworld.com/westisland 031-917-2225
Museums
Central America Culture Center Goyang. latina.or.kr 031-962-7171 Elvis Presley Memorial Hall Paju paju.go.kr 031-948-3358 Face Museum Gwangju (Gyeonggi Province). visagej.org, 031-765-3522 Korean Lamp (Deung-Jan) Museum Yongin deungjan.or.kr/eng 031-334-0797 Waltz & Dr. Mahn Coffee Museum Namyangju wndcof.com 031-576-6051 Transportation
International Taxi (English speaking) 1644-2255 Jumbo Taxi Service (more expensive) 02-888-2000 Radio
US Armed Forces Network Dongducheon AM 1197/FM 88.3 Pyongtaek AM 1440/FM 88.3 Songtan AM 1359/FM 88.5 Uijeongbu AM 1161/FM 88.5 Restaurants
La Mia Cucina Ilsan The kitchen is always open at this English-friendly Italian pub with great outdoor seating all set for the summer months. 7 pm – 4 am. 010-2327-8882 First Nepal Restaurant Incheon Bringing you the authentic flavors of India and Nepal. firstnepal.com 032-525-8771 Bars/Lounges/Pubs
The Park Bucheon There are three kinds of draft beer and cocktails for your thirst, Western food for your hunger, and four LCD TVs for your sports fixation. Jung-dong in Bucheon. Facebook group 010-3136-0153 Rhythm & Blues Bucheon Open mic nights, sports, concerts, and parties make this a favorite of Bucheon’s expats. Behind the CGV in Jung-dong. Open at 4 pm on Mon – Fri, 11 am on weekends. Facebook group, 032-323-0161
Jukjeon Gecko’s Yongin Bundang and Yongin expats should be ecstatic to know that the famous Gecko’s chain is expanding south. Near the Shinsegye department store. geckosterrace.com 031-262-9974 Indie Suwon Suwon Get your groove on at Suwon’s premier live music stage, home of the Suwon Open Mic Night held every 4th Saturday. Facebook group, edwardjorgensen@gmail.com The Big Chill Suwon Chill out with the friendly crowd while enjoying a game of pool, darts, or wii. Opens 8 pm on Wed – Sat and 4 pm on Sun. Facebook group, edwardjorgensen@gmail.com Clubs
Club Psycho Anyang Proud location of the only open mic night in Anyang. Right next to the GS25 just outside ex. 5 of Anyang St. (line 1). bcmusicworld.com 010-7754-0409
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Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival
July 4th Ansan Lining Marathon 5k, 10k and half at the Ansan Wa Stadium, to begin at 9 am. W20,000 for 5k and W30,000 for 10k and half. Sign up by June 10th. li-ning.kr 031-965-6700
KBO Baseball All games held at Munhak Stadium, home of the SK Wyverns.
GANGWON CALENDAR Flute. Gangneung Culture and Art Center. 7:30 pm - 10 pm
EDITOR’S PICK
July 23rd Three Colors Concert Featuring new age composer and pianist Yiruma, tenor Tae Kyung Lim, and saxophonist Danny Jung with the Millennium Symphony Orchestra. Chuncheon Culture and Arts Center. 7:30 pm. W50,000 - W70,000 July 27th - August 9th Great Mountains Music Festival and School Hear classical music in the beautiful Gangwon mountains. Over 50 concerts performed by bright young artists and renowned musicians alike. Yongpyong Resort. Tickets range from free to W40,000. gmmfs.com 033-249-3374
Family & Community Nature Activities at Takjangsa Village Outdoor activities like fishing with rods and nets, nature walks and pottery making are available at this rustic village in Yangyang-gun. takjangsa.go2vil.org 010-4248-6746
Family & Community July 30th - August 3rd
Yeongwol Donggang River Festival
GANGWON
Donggang river snakes through Yeongwol and is a popular rafting destination known for its pristine beauty. During this festival you can participate in sports like hang gliding and water rafting or traditional Korean activities like raft making. Try catching trout with your bare hands. There is also a water play area for children and a hiking trail to allow you to discover the great outdoors in Yeongwol. ywfestival.com 033-370-2542
Art Ongoing Outside Sculpture Exhibit The International Museum of Contemporary Art has 60 large-scale works by artists from various countries on display in its sculpture garden. Yeongweol-gun. ywmuseum.com 033-375-2752 Stone Art Outdoors Exhibition Take a stroll through carefully placed stone carvings, including a threestory pagoda and lantern. Chuncheon National Museum Through July 4th Asian People Through the Eyes of a French Artist Featuring the fullcolored engravings of Frenchman Paul Jacoulet. Chuncheon National Museum. Weekdays 9 am – 6 pm, weekend 9 am – 7 pm. Free. chuncheon.museum.go.kr 033-260-1500 July 23rd - August 22nd
this month-long festival, where nine different exhibits are on display in Yeongwol. A photography lecture series takes place from the 24th - 26th, and you might get a good deal on used equipment at the flea market. At Dong-gang Museum of Photography, Yeongwol Culture and Arts Center, and the Yeongwol Students’ Gym. dgphotofestival.com 033-370-2227
Pottery Lessons in Seokbong Ceramic Museum Korean pottery boasts a history spanning thousands of years, and you can become part of it with these affordable lessons offered at this Sokcho museum. One lesson costs W15,000, and your masterpiece will be fired up and mailed to you within a few weeks. dogong.net 033-638-7711 Sledding Slope at Alps Valley The sledding slope turns into a slip-and-slide perfect for hot summer days. Alps Valley is located near Chuncheon. 10 am – 4 pm. W10,000. alpsvalley.kr VENUES 033-243-2130
Chuncheon Culture and Arts Center ccac.or.kr 033-251-3474 Chuncheon National Museum Free. Weekdays 9 am – 6 pm, weekends 9 am – 7 pm. chuncheon.museum.go.kr 033-260-1500 Gangneung Culture and Art Center gmc.gangneung.co.kr 033-647-2004
Theater & Dance Ongoing Beyond the Arirang Hill This musical tells the story of three sisters in a small village just before the outbreak of the Korean war. Held on market day (the 2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22nd, and 27th of each month). Get there thirty minutes early to hear local versions of the famous Arirang tune. Jeongseon Culture Center in Jeongseon-gun. muyonsi.com, 033-560-2548
Concerts July 1st City Choir Concert Gangneung Culture and Art Center. 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm July 3rd Vienna State Opera Ensemble Gala Concert Hear music by one of the most famous opera houses in Europe. Baeckryung Art Center. 7:30 pm. W50,000 - W70,000. kwbc.co.kr 033-747-7725 Donggang International Photo Festival Photo enthusiasts will enjoy
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Through July 4th Lavender Festival In June, the farms and fields of Goseong-gun turn purple as the lavender comes into full bloom. Visitors to the festival can harvest their own lavender (W3,000), put together potpourri (W5,000), or make natural soap (W5,000). lavenderfarm.co.kr 033-681-0005
July 23rd - 25th Lee Sa Bu Festival This festival celebrates the Silla general Sa-bu Lee, who was stationed at present-day Gangneung. gntour.go.kr 033-661-7771 July 31st - August 2nd Auraji Raft Festival Auraji is known as the part of the river in Jeongseon that separated two lovers way back in Korean history. Watch rafts being made the old-fashioned way by men in traditional garb, or try making your own. Other events include a corn-eating contest and rice cake pounding. Located at Auraji in Jeongseon. auraji.net 033-562-0704 July 31st - August 8th Taebaek Cool Cinema Festival Cool off from the heat by watching films outdoors under the starry summer sky. Danggol Square in Mt. Taebaek Park. taebaek.go.kr 033-552-1360
Education & Conferences Through July 4th The Cult of Avalokitesvara and Kundika A pottery exhibit of kundika, or water sprinklers, used in Buddhist rituals. Chuncheon National Museum
Dine & Drink July 24th - August 1st Jangsahang Squid Festival Catch a live squid with your bare hands, then take it to the nearest table to have it filleted for you on the spot! Register onsite. Jangsahang in Sokcho. W15,000. jangsahang.com 010-4327-4819
Sport & Fitness July 4th Gyeongpo Sea Marathon 5k, 10k and half at the Gyeongpo Beach Plaza, to begin at 8 am. W10,000 for 5k and W20,000 for 10k and half. Sign up by June 26th. gnbadamarathon.com 02-433-3750
gangwon PROVINCE Foreigner Assistance Chuncheon Online Info tour.chuncheon.go.kr/eng
Libraries Chuncheon City Library iccl.or.kr 033-254-3887 Taebaek Municipal Library tbmlib.or.kr 033-550-2755
Amusement Parks Dreamland Amusement Park With a large zoo and plenty of rides, there’s lots of fun to be found at this park at Chiak Mountain near Wonju. W20,000 for adults, W18,000 for children. mydreamland.co.kr 033-732-5800
Museums Arari Puppet House Jeongseon-gun arari.net 033-563-9667 Bangsan Porcelain Museum Yanggu-gun bangsanm.or.kr 033-480-2664 Byeolmaru Observatory Yeongwol-gun yao.or.kr 033-374-7460 Chuncheon Animation Museum animationmuseum.com 033-245-6444 Chuncheon Makguksu Museum makguksumuseum.com 033-250-4134 Forest Art Museum Hoengseong-gun jjsoup.com 033-342-6833 Haslla Art World Gangneung haslla.kr 033-644-9411 Ilhyeon Art Museum Yangyang-gun ilhyunmuseum.or.kr 033-670-8450 Institute of Traditional Korean Cooking Pyeongchang-gun ktfce.com/ktfce.pdf 033-333-1012 Joseon Folk Painting Museum Yeongwol-gun minhwa.co.kr 033-375-6100 Marisorigol Musical Instrument Museum Hongcheon-gun great.go.kr 033-430-2016 Mooee Arts Center Pyeongchang-gun mooee.co.kr 033-335-6700 Sokbong Ceramic Museum Sokcho dogong.net 033-638-7711 Sokcho Museum Sokcho sokchomuse.go.kr 033-639-2977 Teddy Bear Farm Sokcho teddyfarm.net 033-636-3680
Medical Services Gangwon National University Hospital Chuncheon knuh.or.kr/html/index.asp 033-258-2000 Gangnam Hospital Chuncheon ekangnam.co.kr 033-240-7000 Hyundai Animal Clinic Chuncheon dog7582.co.kr 033-256-7582 Ye Dental Clinic Chuncheon English-speaking service available everyday but Wednesday. ccye.co.kr 033-262-2078
CHUNGCHEONG CALENDAR Art
EDITOR’S PICK
Through August 22nd The Muse and Magic: Art of Illusion One important trend in contemporary art has been on the gaze of the viewer and how it can be tricked by optical illusions. Such works are the focus of this exhibit. Daejeon Museum of Art
Travel
Special Exhibit for Children The unique pieces on display in this innovative multi-dimensional space will help children develop their creativity and imagination. Daejeon Museum of Art
Summer Retreat at Musangsa Temple If you have experience with meditation and want to immerse yourself in the life of a Buddhist monastery, consider applying for one of these weeklong retreats. Retreats begin on July 3rd, 17th, and 31st. Details on the English site. musangsa.org 042-841-6084
Theater & Dance July 3rd Daejeon Choreography Demonstration Meet the men and women behind the dance as they perform their own numbers. Daejeon Culture and Arts Center. 7 pm. W10,000 – W20,000. 011-408-5657
Theater & Dance
July 2nd – 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st Korean Melodies, Korean Stage This outside performance will showcase traditional Korean art forms. Daejeon Culture and Arts Center. 8 pm. 010-3073-5050
performs pieces by Schumann, Giacomo, and Paganini. Daejeon Culture and Arts Center. 11 am. W10,000 July 14th Yeonjeong Traditional Korean Music Center Celebrating the 9th anniversary of the center. Daejeon Culture and Arts Center. 7:30 pm
Daejeon Choir “Citizen Harmony” Daejeon Culture and Arts VENUES Center
Daejeon Culture and Arts Center djac.or.kr 042-610-2222 Daejeon Museum of Art 10 am – 6 pm. Fri till 9 pm. Closed Mon. Adults W500, minors W300. dmma.metro.daejeon.kr 042-602-3200
New Artists Concert Part 2 The second part of a concert series showcasing the freshest young faces in the Daejeon classical music performance scene. Daejeon Culture and Arts Center. 7:30 pm. W10,000
July 10th Chamber Music Performance and Lecture The Prima Ensemble is scheduled to play pieces by Schumann this month. Gongju Culture and Art Center. 3 pm. W1,000 (for the first 180 to register). acc.gongju.go.kr 041-840-2467 Evergreen Orchestra in Concert Daejeon Culture and Arts Center. 7 pm. W10,000 – W30,000 July 13th Classical Music on Tuesday Morning Clarinetist Jae-il Chae
July 16th Cheonan Philharmonic Orchestra in Concert Bongseo Hall near Cheonan City Hall. 041-521-2011 Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra Masters Series 6 Daejeon Culture and Arts Center
Family & Community Ongoing Flowers of the World Botanical Gardens Flowers on display during July include lilies, dahlias, and water plants. Located in Asan. 9 am – 6 pm. Adults W6,000, teens W5,000, children W4,000. asangarden.com 041-544-0746 July 17th – 25th Boryeong Mud Festival Held at Daecheon Beach in Boryeong, this festival has become one of the most popular and famous in all of Korea. For the full scoop, see the article on page 34. mudfestival.or.kr 011-438-4865
July 22nd – 25th Buyeo Seodong Lotus Flower FestivalThe audacious beauty of these pale, pink flowers has given them symbolic meaning for religions and cultures across the world. Enjoy lotusthemed activities including a lotus flower photo exhibit and a lotus flower sketch contest in addition to a nighttime parade. Seodong Park in Buyeo-eup, Buyeogun. buyeotour.net 041-830-2828 July 24th – 25th Fall Wedding Expo Daejeon Convention Center (DCC). dcckorea.or.kr 042-346-5005 July 24th – August 15th Gongju Gomanaru Festival Now in its 11th year, the Gomanaru Festival offers a great chance to enjoy the cool evening air while partaking in some fun activities. Held on the shores of the Geum River at the Goma Landing, the festival features performances by local artists, singing contests, and family-oriented games. tour.gongju.go.kr 041-840-2114 Late July (TBA) Geumgang Folk Festival The folks in Geumsan-gun have done their best to preserve and promote traditional Korean folk art with this festival held at the Geumgang Stage at Geumsan-gun, Buri-myeon. geumsan.go.kr 041-754-2724
Sport & Fitness KBO Baseball All games held at
Religious Services Central Presbyterian Church Nonsan 041-736-1002 Presbyterian Church Cheonan 041-675-2008 Central Presbyterian Church Gongju 011-382-1862 Sanseong Church 042-585-8111 Daejeon jungwonh@hotmail.com
Classes Yegok Natural Dye Workshop Okcheongun Dye clothing or make natural soap. yegok.co.kr 043-733-0978
Entertainment Kumdori Land Daejeon kumdori.co.kr 042-862-4000 O-World Amusement Park Daejeon oworld.kr 042-580-4820
Hotels/Accommodations New Korea Hotel Asan 041-542-8151 Onyang Hot Spring Hotel Asan 041-543-2141 Cheonan Central Hotel Cheonan 041-564-9100 Yuseong Daejeon 042-822-9591 The Sky Blue Bird Seosan 011-382-1862 Golden Wave Taean 041-675-2008
Medical Services Konyang International Health Care Center Daejeon kihcc.kyuh.co.kr 042-600-9978 Sun Hospital Daejeon 042-220-8000
Restaurants/Supermarkets Gasan Korean, Cheonan 041-561-9500 Spain House Spanish, Cheonan 041-571-7474 Olive Farms Buffet, Cheongju 043-215-3311
Live Music Venues Barker’s Live Bar Gyeryong Club In Sky 2 Daejeon cafe.daum.net/tjinsky
042-841-0470 042-223-7117
Bars/Lounges/Pubs Blue Moon Cheongwon 043-285-0399 Brickhouse Sports Bar & Grill Daejeon “The Daejeon Brickhouse” on Facebook, 010-9867-0921 J-Rock Daejeon 010-4564-7721 MJ Cheongju “MJ Bar” on Facebook. 043-273-8366 Road King Cheongju 010-8301-5936 Rolling Stones Cheonan 041-562-9824 Santa Claus Daejeon “Santa Claus 2008” on Facebook, 042-825-5500 The Shisha House Daejeon 042-825-4157 Sponge Daejeon 042-471-3373
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July 4th “String the Arts” in Concert Daejeon Culture and Arts Center. 7:30 pm. W10,000
July 9th Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra Discovery Series 4 Daejeon Culture and Arts Center. 7:30 pm.
CHUNGCHEONG PROVINCE
Opulent stage sets, sentimental plots, and lyrics in foreign languages make opera not only one of the most decadent art forms but also one of the most difficult to understand. Fortunately for the uninitiated, events like this one offer a chance to sample the beauty of opera without taking a college course on the subject. You don’t need to know the whole back story to enjoy this selection of arias from classic operas like The Magic Flute (Mozart), Romeo and Juliet (Gounod), Carmen (Bizet), and La Boheme (Puccini). But a beautiful tune wouldn’t be much without a beautiful voice to carry it, and soprano Hei-kyung Hong and tenor Woo-kyung Kim are here to accomplish just that. These singers are famous as the first Asian couple to play the starring roles at the New York Metropolitan Opera during its 127-year history. Romanian musician Vlad Iftinca will accompany the two on the piano. Daejeon Culture and Arts Center. 7:30 pm. W30,000 – W120,000. 100 min. djac.or.kr 042-610-2222
July 1st The Happiness of W1,000: Appassionata With Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance, Dvorak’s Cello Concerto in B Minor, and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade. Daejeon Culture and Arts Center. 7:30 pm. W1,000
July 8th Academy Concert Daejeon Culture and Arts Center
July 13th
A Night of Opera
Concerts
July 6th Cellist Marie Spaemann Austrian Marie Spaemann, who took home first place in the 2009 Brahms Competition, will play pieces by Papandopulo, Bartok, Piazzolla, and Franck. Daejeon Culture and Arts Center. 7:30 pm. W10,000 – W20,000
Daejeon Stadium, home of the Hanhwa Eagles 1st vs Doosan Bears 6:30 pm 6th – 8th vs LG Twins 6:30 pm 16th vs Nexen Heroes 6:30 pm 17th and 18th vs Nexen Heroes 5 pm 20th – 22nd vs Lotte Giants 6:30 pm 27th – 29th vs Samsung Lions 6:30 pm
GYEONGSANG CALENDAR Through August 15th Brick: Opening Modern Korea The humble brick is the focus of this extensive exhibit exploring the ceramic, architectural, and artistic sides of the material. Clayarch Gimhae Museum “Wow! Funny Pop Art” Exhibit These six playful pieces in the sculpture garden are great for introducing kids to art. Gyeongnam Art Museum in Changwon. 10 am – 6 pm. Closed Mon. Adults W1,000, teens W700, children W500. gam.go.kr 055-211-0333 July 2nd – 18th Cardinal Su-hwan Photo Exhibition In memory of the cardinal, who passed away two few years ago. Busan Citizen’s Hall. citizenhall.busan.kr 051-630-5200 July 6th – 25th Western Artists Digital Exhibit Learn 20,000 years of Western art in just under an hour! Korean ability helpful. Suseong Artpia in Daegu. W3,000 July 30th – August 2nd Jae-chun Kim: The World of Folk Painting Busan Citizen’s Hall. citizenhall.busan.kr 051-630-5200
Help Keep KAPS Going
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KAPS (the Korean Animal Protection Society) was started 23 years ago by Sun-nan Kum after she found a sick kitten in the sewer. Since her discovery, she has worked tirelessly to help make the lives of unwanted animals in Korea a little better. Sadly, this has been difficult because of the lack of interest in animal welfare in Korea. With three shelters, one of which is being forced to move, funding is desperately needed. Much of KAPS’ money comes from abroad, and with the need for a new shelter a group of foreigners in Daegu is taking action to raise money and awareness to secure a new building as well as ensure it receives the proper renovations. For more information please visit KAPS online. koreananimals.or.kr/english or “KAPS : Korean Animal Protection Society” on Facebook.
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Art Ongoing Architectural Ceramics: Now and New Displaying hybrids of ceramics and other genres of art. Clayarch Gimhae Museum Through July 4th Space: Black, White, and Untitled Bongsan Cultural Center in Daegu. Free. 010-2016-3557 Through July 11th A-yu Son Exhibition Korean-Japanese A-yu Son uses basic geometric lines and points in a variety of media to contemplate the problem of existence. From the collection of Jeong-ung Ha. Busan Museum of Art Contemporary Art of China and Japan Through examining contemporary art in Korea’s two big neighbors, art connoisseurs can learn more about Korean art as well.
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Busan Museum of Art Dwelling in the Place Beyond Memory Paintings by Bong-tae Kim, Hae-sung Kim, Un-sung Han. Cyan Museum in Yeongcheon, east of Daegu. 10:30 am – 6 pm. Closed Mondays. cyanmuseum.org 054-338-9391 Houei Collection: Contemporary Art of Vietnam, Part 2 Featuring works by 10 Vietnamese artists that are Western-inspired while preserving the Vietnamese style. Busan Museum of Art
July 8th Dances of Juk-yeop Kim A selection of traditional and folk dances. Bongsan Cultural Center in Daegu. 7:30 – 9 pm. Adults W50,000, students W20,000. 011-877-4351 July 8th – 9th Daegu Improvised Dance Project A number of dance groups will perform Slow and Low…? on July 8th and Nowhere? Now here on July 9th. Bongsan Cultural Center in Daegu. 8 pm. W10,000. 010-8668-2145 July 9th Art Appreciation: Korean Dance The members of the Busan Dance Troupe will be performing alongside the pupils of the Citizen’s Dance Program. Busan Cultural Center. 7:30 pm. W3,000
Theater & Dance
Gyeongsang Discoveries
July 7th – July 8th Vienna National Opera Ensemble On their fifth tour of Asia, the members of this famous opera will not only sing classics of the operatic stage but will also wear stage dress from those operas. gncac.com 1544-6711 7/7: Suseong Artpia in Daegu. 7:30 pm. W50,000 – W120,000. 7/8: Gyeongsangnamdo Culture and Arts Center in Jinju. 8 pm. W20,000 – W40,000.
Ongoing The Ballerina Who Fell in Love with a B-Boy This b-boy-meets-ballerina story is a genre-bending mash-up of break dance and ballet. Seomyeon BB Theater in Busan. Mon - Fri 8 pm , Sat 4 and 8 pm, Sun 3 and 6 pm. W40,000 W50,000. bbtheater.co.kr 051-804-2252
July 9th – 10th Menopause: The Musical The quintessential ajumma musical. Busan Citizen’s Hall. 3 & 8 pm. W30,000 – W50,000. citizenhall.busan.kr 051-630-5200
July 10th Cavalleria Rusticana: The Opera The one-act opera by Pietro Mascagni Jump In its second decade, this will perform for one night at the Daegu popular martial arts comic show shows Opera House. 5 pm. W10,000 – no signs of slowing. Lotte Art Hall. Tue W20,000 - Fri 8 pm, Sat & Holidays 5 July 17th – 18th pm & 8 pm, Sun 6 pm. VENUES Ajeong Dance Troupe: W40,000 – W50,000. Jeong Jung Dong BEXCO (Busan Exposition hijump.co.kr 051-744-4885 Bongsan Cultural Center in and Convention Center). bexco.co.kr 051-740-7320 Daegu. 7 – 8 pm. Adults Through July 3rd W10,000, students W5,000. The Sapphires: The Musical Bongsan Cultural Center 010-4188-8383 Daegu bongsanart.org The final performance in the 053-661-3081 Daegu International Musical July 23rd – August 1st Busan Citizen’s Hall Festival. Daegu Opera House. Miryang Summer citizenhall.busan.kr Performing Arts Festival Wed & Thu 7:30 pm, Fri 3 & 051-630-5200 At the theater village in 7:30 pm, Sat 3 & 7 pm. Busan Cultural Center Miryang. stt1986.com W10,000 – W50,000. bsculture.busan.kr 055-355-2308 English language 051-120
Through July 5th Busan Museum of Art Daegu International 10 am – 6 pm. Adults W700, students W300. Musical Festival Not only is it a place for new and creative art.busan.go.kr 051-740-4241 musicals to be shown, but it is CECO (Changwon Exhibition also an outlet for audiences to Convention Center) let loose and enjoy themselves ceco.co.kr 055-212-1000 in this musical mecca. Look Daegu Culture and Arts for a range of musical genres Center. Closed Mon. and producers from a variety artcenter.daegu.go.kr, 053-606-6114 of countries. dimf.or.kr 053-622-1945 Daegu Opera House July 1st – 4th Academy: The Musical Written by Andrew Kato and John Mercurio, Academy was a big hit at the 2009 New York Musical Theater Festival and was selected to be performed in the Daegu Int’l Musical Festival. Performed by the American cast in English with Korean subtitles. Suseong Artpia in Daegu. Thu – Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 3 & 7 pm, Sun 2 & 6 pm. W20,000 – W40,000 July 2nd Russian National Folk Dance Troupe Gimhae Arts and Sports Center. 7:30 pm. W10,000
daeguoperahouse.org 053-666-6000 EXCO (Daegu Exhibition and Convention Center) excodaegu.co.kr 053-601-5000 Gimhae Arts and Sports Center gasc.or.kr 055-320-1234 Haeundae Cultural Center Busan hcc.haeundae.go.kr 051-749-7651 Sungsan Art Hall Changwon sungsanart.or.kr 055-268-7900 Suseong Artpia Daegu ssartpia.or.kr 053-666-3300 Ulsan Culture and Art Center ucac.or.kr 052-275-9623
July 29th – August 1st Sacheon World Percussion Festival Tap your feet to the outstanding rhythms provided by percussion groups from around the world. The stage at the Samcheonpo Bridge Park and the Sacheon Arts Center. sacheonpercussion.org 055-835-6493 July 30th – 31st The Little Dragon: Family Musical This Englishlanguage musical presents the delightful adventures of a playful dragon. Sungsan Art Hall in Changwon. 1 & 4 pm. W30,000. 02-560-0999 July 30th – August 15th Geochang International Festival of Theater The 205 plays by 45 teams in this festival are supposed to express construction, deconstruction, and reconstruction between nature and humans. Geochang –gun. W15,000 at the door, W10,000 in advance. kift.or.kr 055-943-4152
GYEONGSANG CALENDAR July 31st – August 2nd Gijang Fishing Village Folk Art Festival Take part in traditional Korean performances at Ilgwang Beach in Gijang-gun, which is the setting of Yeongsu O’s classic short story “The Seaside Village.” Just northeast of Busan. festival. gijang.go.kr 051-709-4064
Concerts Ongoing Daegu Gugak Company Tuesday Performance Classics of traditional Korean music every Tuesday. Daegu Culture and Arts Center. 8 pm. Free July 2nd Carissa Kim Piano Recital Kim strives to maintain a balance between the lyrical and the passionate. Gimhae Arts and Sports Center. 7:30 pm. Adults W10,000, students W5,000 Jazz Group Azymth in Concert This three-member Brazilian group has been playing together since 1968. Busan Citizen’s Hall. W20,000 – W70,000. citizenhall.busan.kr 051-630-5200
Cultural Center. 7:30 pm. W5,000 – W10,000 July 8th – 10th Summer Festival: “Delightful Bach” A combination of lectures and concerts inspired by the great baroque composer. Thu 11 am, 5 pm, and 8 pm. Fri/Sat 10 am, 12 pm, 5 pm, and 8 pm. Suseong Artpia in Daegu and other locations. One performance costs W30,000 for adults and W20,000 for students July 9th Busan Children’s Orchestra “Soloists’ Festival” Short pieces by Rosauro, Vivaldi, Kabalevsky, and others will be performed by soloists from the orchestra. Busan Cultural Center. 7:30 pm. W2,000 Dream Concert Classical music for businessmen and workers. Sungsan Art Hall in Changwon. 7:30 pm July 10th Pop Choir with Byeong-chan Do Busan Cultural Center. 7:30 pm. W10,000 July 11th Love Concert On the outside stage. Daegu Culture and Arts Center. 7:30 pm. Free. 016-501-3202 July 13th Matinee Concert: Easy Classic 365 Guitarist Seong-u Lee joins the guitar quartet Libra and special guest Ji-yun Cheon on the haegeum. Suseong Artpia in Daegu. 11 am. W20,000
The Kings Singers in Concert The a cappella group The Kings Singers have been wowing audiences since they formed in 1968. The rotation of members has kept the group relevant and energetic. See the current six at the Ulsan Culture and Art Center. 8 pm. W10,000 – W30,000
July 3rd Ulsan Citizens “New Spring” Concert It’s a bit of a mystery why this summer concert is called “new spring.” Ulsan Culture and Art Center. 7:30 pm. W10,000 July 4th Busan Academic Orchestra Busan Cultural Center. 7:30 pm July 5th Noel Choir in Concert Busan Cultural Center. 7:30 pm. 011-4183-2293 July 6th Gugak Orchestral Music: “Ak Ga Mu” Sungsan Art Hall in Changwon. 7 pm. W20,000. 017-563-0949 Yeul Gugak Company Bongsan Cultural Center in Daegu. 7:30 pm. W10,000. 010-4117-5835 July 7th Ukraine Glinka Philharmonic Orchestra This 50-year-old orchestra will perform pieces by a variety of composers ranging from Shostakovich to Carmen. Geoje Culture and Art Center. 7:30 pm. W10,000. geojeart.or.kr 055-680-1000 July 8th Busan Philharmonic Orchestra “BBB Concert IV” BBB stands, of course, for Beethoven and Brahms in Busan. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2 and Brahms’ Symphony No. 3. Busan
July 14th Changwon Children’s Orchestra Sungsan Art Hall in Changwon. 7:30 pm. 011-809-4962 July 15th Busan Wind Music Festival Busan Citizen’s Hall. 7 pm. W3,000 – W10,000. citizenhall.busan.kr 051-6305200
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Korean Folk Arts Stage On the outside stage. Daegu Culture and Arts Center. 8 pm. Free
Solists: “Primo Cantante” Solists is a Korean a cappella group formed in 1992. Sungsan Art Hall in Changwon. 11 am. W15,000
Daegu Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Pops Concert” On the outside stage. Daegu Culture and Arts Center. 8 pm July 15th and 21st Children’s Classical Music Activity Just right for kids, this concert includes a children’s story, a lesson about the instruments, and a short performance. Busan Cultural Center. 10:30 am. W1,000 July 16th Cantate Domino Choir This children’s choir from Belgium will perform at Suseong Artpia in Daegu. 8 pm. W20,000 – W30,000. 02-733-1750 The Concert Under Heaven: Guckkasten The psychedelic Korean band Guckkasten performs at the Busan Cultural Center. 8 pm. W30,000 Jazz and Wine Concert Haeundae Cultural Center. 8 pm July 17th Aedureum Rhythm Festival: Cool Concert Featuring the GASC Wind Festival Ensemble performing on the On the Aedureum Stage. Gimhae Arts and Sports Center. 7 pm. Free July 18th Hui-a Lee in Concert Known as “the four-fingered pianist,” Hui-a has overcome her genetic deformity to play the piano. Busan Citizen’s Hall. 7 pm. W20,000 – W30,000. citizenhall.busan.kr 051-630-5200
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GYEONGSANG CALENDAR Night Concert: Episode 1 On the outside stage. Daegu Culture and Arts Center. 8 pm. Free
July 1st – 4th
July 21st Daegu Children’s Orchestra Suseong Artpia in Daegu. 7 pm. Free July 22nd Changwon Philharmonic Orchestra Sungsan Art Hall in Changwon. 7:30 pm Family Fun with Violins Children can get a grip (literally) on violins with this hands-on edutainment concert. Haeundae Cultural Center. 10:30 am. W1,000 July 23rd Eun-hui Kim Piano Studio Busan Cultural Center. 7 pm. 010-9269-5567 Sinponia in Concert Sungsan Art Hall in Changwon. 7:30 pm. Free. Soprano Hye-gyeong Hong and Tenor Woo-gyeong Kim From the New York Met to Suseong Artpia in Daegu! 7:30 pm. W50,000 – W120,000 July 24th – 25th Changwon Yacheol Gugak Competition Performers of traditional Korean music vie for the prize. Sungsan Art Hall in Changwon. 9 pm. Free. 010-2023-0581 July 26th – 31st “Cool Evening Parade” Concert Series On the outside stage. Daegu Culture and Arts Center. 8 pm. Free July 27th Ensemble Mate Inaugural Performance Sungsan Art Hall in Changwon. 7:30 pm. Free. 010-9498-7139
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Korean Oldies: “Hope, Passion, Romance” Concert With the Pop in Life brass band. Haeundae Cultural Center. 7:30 pm. W10,000
Ulsan Whale Festival Defend it as tradition or decry it as unethical, but whales and whaling go way back in Ulsan. This festival celebrates that history, with a Night Parade on July 1st in which “the streets of Ulsan will surge with whales” and other activities and performances. Taehwa River and Jangsaeng Harbor whalekorea.com 052-226-2994 July 3rd - 4th Yeongyang Firefly Search Located at the Firefly Ecology School in Yeongyang-gun. 7:30 pm. Adults W2,000, minors W1,000. firefly.yyg.go.kr 054-680-6045 July 3rd – September 4th Queen Seondeok Parade Through September, Gyeongju celebrates the first ruling queen of Silla (and also the subject of a popular drama), Queen Seondeok. 3 – 5 pm. guide.gyeongju.go.kr 054-779-6770 July 6th Magic Show for Kids Busan Citizen’s Hall. 10 am. citizenhall.busan.kr 051-630-5200 July 8th – 11th MBC Gyeongnam Wedding Exhibition CECO (Changwon Exhibition Convention Center). mbcweddingfair.or.kr 055-212-1321
Family & Community Through July 4th Daegu Flower Show EXCO (Daegu Exhibition and Convention Center). 10 am - 6 pm. W3,000 - W5,000. topflower.kr Through July 11th Busan: Survival Mode SeoulFlare’s Busan and ICONZ Media organize Survival Mode, a chance for all outdoor lovers to have fun with ATVs, paintball, swimming, a BBQ grill, and Busan nightlife. Benegol Leisure Town (outside Busan). W90,000 all-inclusive. Seoulflares@gmail.com 010-4441-7467 Through August 15th Experience Ice Land with Ppororo A must-go event for fans of Ppororo, Korea’s favorite cartoon penguin. Kids participate in 12 different Pporororelated activity stations. At EXCO (Daegu Exhibition and Convention Center). 10 am - 7 pm. W10,000 - W13,000
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Family & Community July 24th – 25th
Pohang International Fireworks Festival
The “magic of light and fire” at this fireworks show is sponsored by POSCO (the Pohang Iron and Steel Company), one of the world’s largest steel manufacturers. The show is to be held in Pohang, the city that POSCO transformed from a backwater fishing village to a bustling center of industry. The main events start on Saturday with the Firelight Parade from 6 – 8 pm and concerts from 8 - 9 pm. The main show lights up at 9 – 10 pm, with teams from Poland, Canada, Japan, and Korea vying in a friendly competition. Held at the Gymnasium at the Hyeongsan River in Pohang. poscofs.com 054-220-1014
July 9th – August 22nd
Payday Concert 17th century chamber music with an accompanying explanation by the conductor (in Korean). Guests receive a free CD. Suseong Artpia in Daegu. 8 pm. W20,000 July 28th Jazz and Story: Jeong-sik Lee Band Saxophonist Lee leads this jazz quartet. Suseong Artpia in Daegu. 8 pm. W30,000
EDITOR’S PICK
Dinosaurs on the Korean Peninsula Exhibit Another Korean surprise is the prevalence of dinosaurs on the peninsula a few hundred million years ago. Learn more about these prehistoric beasts at BEXCO in Busan. 10 am – 6 pm. W13,000. hellodino.com 1688-3693 July 16th – 18th TBC Wedding Expo EXCO (Daegu Exhibition and Convention Center). cafe.daum.net/wedexpo July 30th – August 1st Yeongdeok Summer Festival Every July, Yeongdeok hosts a summer festival to celebrate its beaches. Take in some fireworks, sand sculptures, and concerts on the sand. summer.yd.go.kr 054-730-6114 Late July TBA To the Sea, to the World Festival Lie down on one of Geoje Island’s beautiful beaches or join in fun events like a yacht race, volleyball tournament, and concerts. Gujora Beach and other locations on the island.
Education & Conferences
Dine & Drink
July 1st – 4th Total English Education Fair Parents and adult learners can visit this fair to “experience every aspect of English education.” Oddly enough, there’s no English website. CECO (Changwon Exhibition Convention Center). 10 am – 5 pm. teef.co.kr 055-265-6403
July 23rd – 27th Hamyang Wild Ginseng Festival You’ve seen the bottled bulbous roots at traditional markets, but have you ever seen them in the wild? Sangrim Park. Hamyang-gun. sansam.hygn.go.kr 055-960-5174
July 2nd – 4th Busan Senior Expo In the next forty years, the proportion of senior citizens in Korea is expected to shoot up from 11% to 38.2%. BEXCO in Busan. busanseniorexpo.com 051-740-7485 July 2nd – August 29th The Science of Space Exhibit Korea’s space program may have taken a hit with the failure of the Naro Rocket, but amateur astronauts will still enjoy this space expo. BEXCO in Busan. 10 am – 7 pm. space.bexcoesk.co.kr 051-740-8331 July 9th – 11th English Education Fair The A to Z of English education from TOEIC to telephone English. If you’re looking for a job down Busan way, this might be a good first stop. BEXCO in Busan. eefair.co.kr 051-740-7458
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July 31st – August 8th Bonghwa Sweetfish Festival Catch sweetfish yourself (or buy them) and grill them on the spot. Recommended activities include water bicycle riding, horse riding, and log crossing battle. Bonghwa-gun. Adults W5,000, children W3,000. bonghwafestival.com/eunuh 054-679-6321
Sports & Fitness August 7th Dokdo International Triathlon The first part of this competition is a swim-cycle-run triathlon and the second part is a swim around the perimeter of Dokdo, about 5 km. W400,000. Payment must be made by June 30th. koreatri.woweb.net 02-3431-3800 July 31st – August 1st Hwang River Leisure Sports Festival Games include river volleyball, sand “futsal” (a variant of football), and an openwater marathon. At the Hwang River Leisure Sports Park in Hapcheon-gun.
GYEONGSANG DIRECTORY You may need a Korean to help you type in this URL. 합천마라톤. kr 055-930-3877 July 22nd – 25th National Ocean Sports Festival Around forty-thousand athletes and more than a hundred thousand spectators are expected to attend the National Ocean Sports Festival at Bukbu Beach and around the Gyeongsan River in Pohang. 054-270-2114
KBO Baseball Lotte Giants All Busan games held at Sajik Stadium, home of the Giants. 6th – 8th vs Nexen Heroes 6:30 pm 9th vs SK Wyverns 6:30 pm 10th and 11th vs SK Wyverns 5 pm 27th – 29th vs KIA Tigers 6:30 pm 30th vs LG Twins 6:30 pm 31st vs LG Twins 5 pm Samsung Lions All Daegu games held at Daegu Field, home of the Lions. 1st vs Lotte Giants 6:30 pm 2nd vs KIA Tigers 6:30 pm
3rd and 4th vs KIA Tigers 5 pm 13th – 15th vs Doosan Bears 6:30 pm 16th vs LG Twins 6:30 pm 17th and 18th vs LG Twins 5 pm 30th vs Nexen Heroes 6:30 pm 31st vs Nexen Heroes 5 pm
Walks, Runs And Marathons July 10th Palgong Mountain Wellbeing Cross Country Run 7k and 14k at the Palgong Mountain Bongmu Park, to begin at 3 pm. W20,000 for both of the courses. Sign up by July 9th. tgrun.com 053-756-7980
25th. rokmc50.com/maratonyogang.htm 010-9158-6206
Underground, Kyunsung. W10,000 at the door. bettermagicmusic.com
August 21st Busan Summer Beach Ultramarathon 50k and 100k at the Busan Haeundae Yacht Raching Course, to begin at 6 pm. W60,000 for 100k and W50,000 for 50k. Sign up by July 22nd. bbu100.com/m02/01.php 011-1744-5832
July 24th Prince Klassen Coming over from Austin, Texas, Klassen spins an eclectic mix of electro, hip hop, rock, and pop. Club Womb, Gwangali Beach. W10,000. bettermagicmusic.com
Nightlife
80.3km Palgong Mountain Hill and Road Walking Course 80.3k at the Daegu Bongmu Park, to begin at 4 pm. Free for the course. Sign up by July 5th. dg803.com 053-981-8048
July 9th Hip Hop vs. House The ultimate battle is on. Featuring DJs Nuphonique & Jay Claytor, and MCs DBSTK CRZZY & Oilcan Boyd. Club Womb, Gwangali Beach. W10,000 at the door. bettermagicmusic.com
August 15th Dog Days Marathon 5k, 10k, half and full in Pohang-si, Ocheon-eup, to begin at 7 am. W20,000 for 10k, half and full and W10,000 for full. Sign up by July
July 10th Funked Up & Souled Out 2 Vintage funk, soul, and disco with MCs DBSTK CRZZY and Oilcan Boyd and the Better Magic Music crew. Vinyl
gyeongsang province Foreigner Assistance
Restaurants
Busan Foundation for International Activities bfia.or.kr 1577-7716 Geoje Foreign Resident Association gfra.net 055-687-9332 Ulsan Global Center 052-229-2810 Ulsan Online ulsanonline.com
Busan Ganga Indian Opposite Haeundae Beach. ganga.co.kr 051-740-6670
Daegu Berkeley Italian Hof Street. 053-421-8577 Buy the Book Western This bookstore and café is your source for free yoga, theater, and parties. Downtown Daegu. Open weekends. buythebookcafe@yahoo.com Café Francesco Italian Italian cuisine and good coffee. Near Rodeo Street. 053-252-9625 Dijon French Up-market French and Mediterranean cuisine. 053-422-2426 Hami Mami’s American One of Daegu’s best brunches. 50m from the US base. 8 am – 10 pm. 053-475-5242
Religious Services
Education Ayurveda Yoga Academy Certification course for would-be yoga teachers in Daegu. Sat 10 am – 7 pm. Call Yatren at 011-9547-5181 Sand Sculpture Classes Haeundae Beach. Every Sun 1 - 3 pm. W10,000. 051-749-7611 Yoga Classes Each 1st and 3rd Sunday from 12:30 – 1:30 pm. Buy the Book Cafe in Daegu. megan.deutsch@gmail. com 010-7794-1218
2nd Floor Restaurant 3rd Floor Sports Lounge
Radio Stations TBS eFM Busan FM 90.5 American Forces Network Jinhae AM 1512 / FM 88.5 Daegu AM 1080 / FM 88.5 Pohang AM 1512 Waegwan AM 1080 / FM 88.5
South St. Western Philly cheesesteaks and cold cuts in Suseong-gu. blog. naver.com/southst105 053-768-7867
Live Music Venues Club Interplay Busan cafe.daum.net/interplaycafe 051-517-4773 Club Heavy Daegu cafe.daum.net/clubheavy96 010-2338-1340 Club Metal Boys Gyeongju cafe.daum.net/metalboys 011-9599-8370
Bars/Lounges/Pubs Busan Aligote Wines, cheese platters, and excellent service. Haeundae. 6 pm – 3 am. aligote-busan.com 051-731-3322 Basement Open mic nights on Tuesdays and parties galore. Pusan National University. cullivan@hotmail.com 011-9294-2391 Fuzzy Navel Great drinks and great Mexican food as well. Four locations. 011-1757-6349 The HQ Bar Kyungsung’s only foreignerowned bar with sports and dart games. busankart@yahoo.com Rock ‘n’ Roll House Western-style bar with darts and pool and a great view of Haeundae. 051-742-5553 Sosa Bar A cozy latin bar close to Pusan National University. 051-513-0070 Daegu Ping Bar Great drinks, a pool table, and music upon request. Samdeok Catholic Church. 7 pm - 5 am. withhyk@hanmail.net 053-422-7708
Clubs
Hotels/Accommodations 4 – 5 Star Hotels Busan Lotte Hotel 051-810-1000 Novotel Ambassador 051-743-1234 Seacloud 051-933-1000 Daegu Novotel Ambassador 053-664-1101 Hostels Busan Arpina 051-740-3228 Zen Backpackers 010-8722-1530
July 31st @Blue Spirit Lands in Busan With Fantastic Plastic Machine, Verbal, DJ Kawasaki, and Revolver 69. Dress code: summer on the beach. Haeundae Grand Hotel Convention Hall 2F. 10 pm - 5 am. W30,000. bluespirit.co.kr 02-3141-5300
Gecko’s Western Perched on lovely Haeundae Beach at the Pale de CZ, you can get all of that authentic Western food you’re used to back home, and you’ll find bartenders who know how to mix a real margarita. 051-747-3069 Kebabistan Russian Uzbeki restaurant serving kebabs, soups and stews. Busan Station. 051-581-4050 Sunset Lounge American Drinks, Western food and fun delivered next to Haeundae. 051-742-2959 Gumi Waegook Cook American Gumi’s original foreign-owned and operated restaurant, serving steaks, hamburgers, seafood, pastas, and German cuisine. waegookcook.com
053-423-4048 The Holy Grill Western Owned and operated by Canadians, the Grill provides expats with fantastic sandwiches, burgers, Tex-Mex and breakfast in a chilled-out environment that feels more like a lounge than a burger joint. Move up to the 3rd floor to catch major sporting events. 053-423-4048 Leo Chow Mexican A decent selection of burritos and tacos. 053-255-7111 Maya Indian Gyeongbuk University. 053-214-1916 Samarkland Russian Daegu station. 053-252-4021 Siji Taco Mexican Spicy tacos at competitive prices 053-791-5050
Busan Elune Lots of international acts. Paradise Hotel. 010-5525-4055 Maktum Club dancing, events, launching shows, sports parties. 9 pm – 6 am. maktum.co.kr 051-742-0770 NEO Starface “Latin Club” Free salsa classes weekdays from 8 pm. neostarface.com 051-746-1746 Vinyl Underground Delivers fresh breaks, house, funk, electro, tech house, hip hop. B2 Han La Building. 9 pm - 6 am. 051-628-0223 Daegu Club That Located on the rodeo just down from the Samdok fire station. clubthat.co.kr 010-6587-4147 Old Skool Hip hop bar great for dancing, socializing or drinking. “Old SkooL: Daegu Muzik Club Bar” on Facebook.
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Bujeon Church Busan 051-807-3331 Suyeongno Church Busan 051-740-4500 Podowon Church Busan 051-333-3736 Baekangro Church Busan 051-898-3740 Pusan University of Foreign Studies Busan 051-640-3445 Okpo Joonang Presbyterian Geoje Island 010-2586-7520, 010-3873-1652 Sumgim Presbyterian Church Geoje Island sumgim.org 017-577-3096
July 31st Sound Pellegrino Thermal Team Teki Latex & Orgasmic from electronic music’s hot new label Sound Pellegrino form the Thermal Team. They mix tribal rhythms, tech house, and a slice of club rap. Club Womb, Gwangali Beach. Presale W10,000, door W15,000. bettermagicmusic.com
JEOLLA CALENDAR Art
Theater & Dance
Through July 1st Cheol-Gyu Kim’s “The Landscape of the Human Body” Exhibition Utilizing techniques such as scraping paint with sandpaper, Cheol-Gyu Kim expresses mankind’s desires and duplicities through paintings of the human body. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju
July TBA National Madanggeuk Festival Madanggeuk refers to traditional performances like mask dances, pungmul, and pansori, and Top performers nationwide head to Mokpo to see who’s the best. Mokpo. mtfm.net 061-243-9786
July 1st Jeolla’s Dance, Jeolla’s Tunes “The Scent of North Jeolla” Watercolor Exhibition This exhibition A convergence of North and South Jeolla’s traditional Korean dance and showcases works by North Jeolla melodies. Sori Cultural Arts members of the Korea Watercolor Artists Association Center in Jeonju. 7 pm. VENUES W10,000 - W20,000 for the first time in 13 years. Chonbuk National Sori Cultural Arts Center in University Cultural July 3rd Jeonju Center Jeonju Cats: Children’s Musical cnucc.chonbuk.ac.kr 063-270-2089 Through July 18th Magic, bubbles, and even Distinguished Korean Art b-boying in this fun variation Gwangju Culture and Art Center art.gjcity.net Over a hundred noteworthy of the musical Cats geared 062-510-9251 Korean art pieces from the toward children. Sori Cultural Gwangju Museum of Art Seoul Museum of Art. Arts Center in Jeonju. 11 am, 9 am – 6 pm. Adults Jeonbuk Province Art 2 pm, 4 pm. W25,000. W500, teens W300, Museum 02-2681-2069 children W200. Through August 19th Augury of Resonating Music Fifty Korean and Japanese works donated by Korean-Japanese art collector Jung-woong Ha. Gwangju Museum of Art
artmuse.gwangju.go.kr 062-510-0149
Sori Cultural Arts Center Jeonju sori21.co.kr 063-270-8000 Suncheon Culture and Art Center scart.or.kr 061-749-3516
Through October 3rd Let’s Play with Picture Books Young readers will enjoy the fun drawings and picture books on display. Gwangju Museum of Art. 062-613-7144
July 16th GOOD A performance to inspire the good in everyone. Featuring the Haeul Dance Company. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 7 pm. W10,000 - W30,000. 010-9553-6694
July 18th
July 1st - 3rd Suncheon Youth Art Festival Suncheon Culture and Art Center
July 9th - 15th Hwa-Jun Lee’s Clay Works Modern pottery. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 010-6608-4057
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Niche The theme of this exhibit is that a niche can be found in a town, workplace, person, lover, and other meaningful places. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 10 am - 6 pm. 010-3651-9650 July 16th - 22nd Jeonbuk Photography Exhibition Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 063-273-5111 July 16th - 29th Jeonju Sculpture Association Exhibition Bronze, stone, terra cotta, and more. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 017-231-7239 July 30th Quarter Exhibition: The Aesthetics of Mediums Multimedia, installation, video, and performance art. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 010-3682-4148 July 30th - August 5th Nude Croquis Exhibition Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 010-9869-5325 Sale Gift 2 Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 010-8648-3781
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Family & Community
July 30th - August 3rd
Mokpo Ocean Culture Festival
Mokpo puts its nickname “city of lights” and its position on the coast to good use with this colorful festival lit up by fireworks going off above the coast. The five days of the festival are filled with tons of events including the Ocean Fountain Concert, Korea B-Boy Festival, and the National Windsurfing Festival. You’ll have plenty of chances to get the better of your seasickness with a cruise ship tour of the picturesque islands in the area, a rowing contest, deep sea fishing, and a yacht ride. Even if you want to stay on dry land, you can still appreciate the beauty of the deep with the Ocean Culture Photo Exhibit. Events held at the Hadang Peace Square. mokpofestival.com 061-270-8441 July 8th Jeonbuk Women’s Choir Contest Chonbuk National University Cultural Center in Jeonju. 1:30 pm. Free admission
July 2nd - 8th Chang-Yun Jin’s “Did You Have a Good Night?” Paintings on various aspects of modern life. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 019-298-7387 Seom Jeon Korean traditional paintings. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 010-4654-0971
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July 10th Raiders Jazz Flute Concert Program includes the “Raiders March” and “Funk Four.” Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 7 pm. W50,000. 063-244-5214 Last for One’s B-boy “One Dream” Gala Show This energy-filled dance show represents the passion of those who take on the challenge of pursuing their dreams. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 5 pm July 24th Children’s Ballet “Doggy Poo” A heartwarming children’s story about what happens when a neighborhood puppy and dandelion meet. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju
Concerts July 1st City Youth Choir Suncheon Culture and Art Center July 3rd Soprano Jeong-Suk Choi Performing pieces by Purcell, Mozart, Bellini, and more. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 6 pm. W10,000. 011-670-3037 July 7th Carissa Kim Piano Recital Performing Mozart’s Piano Sonata No.13 in B-flat Major, Chopin’s Ballade no.4 Op. 52, and Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. Gwangju Culture and Art Center. 7 pm. W5,000 - W20,000
July 31st An Animal Carnival Fourteen pieces by the Clamu Philharmonic Orchestra, each with a different animal theme. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 2 pm. 063-283-2511
Family & Community July 5th - August 17th
July 17th
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino Boy’s Choir Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 7 pm. W20,000 - W50,000 Seon Park’s Students’ Recital Suncheon Culture and Art Center. 7 pm. 011-9432-3480 July 24th Cheol-Gyeong Lee Clarinet Recital Performing Brahms and Weber with a string quartet. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 6 pm. W5,000 - W10,000. 010-9436-9702 July 25th Beauties Chat - Viva Diva A diverse program with jazz, musical numbers, and classical opera. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 7 pm. W1,000 July 27th A Keyboard Conversation Four pianists perform Shostakovich’s 24 preludes. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 7:30 pm. W10,000
Magnolia Festival Performance art, installation art, flower painting exhibitions, and a hands-on tea ceremony. Cheongha-myeon in Gimje. 063-543-1248 July 8th - August 22nd Play Museum This exhibition is a place for children to foster creativity through hands-on play. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju July 15th - 18th KBC Wedding Fair Planning on saying the big “I do”? This fair has information on all things nuptial, from wedding gowns to honeymoon planning. Kim Daejung Convention Center in Gwangju. 10 am - 10 pm. kbcwedding.com 062-650-3355 July 23rd - 24th Jeonju Lotus Flower Festival Traditional Korean music, dance,
children’s jazz dance, and a youth festival. Deokjin Park in Jeonju. 063-281-2114
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July 23rd - 25th Yeosu International Youth Festival A festival for youth to exchange ideas and culture as well as participate in traditional Korean activities such as making kimchi. Jinnam Sports Park. festival.yeosu.go.kr 061-690-2041
JEOLLA PROVINCE Foreigner Assistance Gwangju International Center gwangjuic.or.kr 062-226-1050
Religious Services
July 25th - 27th
Antioch Presbyterian Church Jeonju andiok.kr 063-274-3228 Iri Joongang Church Iksan 063-851-4311 Musangsa Muan-gun 042-841-6084
Museums
Buan Fireworks Competition and Festival Head to Gyeokpo Beach in Buan for three nights of fireworks to light up the Jeolla sky. 063-580-4395 July 28th - August 1st Jeongnamjin Aqua Festival Enjoy various water-related events such as a traditional Korean rafting, rowing, and swimming contest. Pools and waterplay areas will be present and there will be performances by the Indian band Apachi and a Chinese circus. Located along the Tamjin River in Jangheung. jhwater.kr 061-863-7071
Education & Conferences
Dine & Drink July 1st - 4th World Tea and Home Deco Fair Special exhibitions on green and flower teas. Kim Daejung Convention Center in Gwangju. W1,000 - W2,000. teaexpo.or.kr 062-611-2212
Yeonggwang Mud Marathon Festival
Running on the beach, especially in the mud, is challenging to say the least. Try the 5 km and 10 km courses at Chilsan Beach on August 1st. There are other mud-related events such as a mud treasure hunt, mud eel fishing, and mud face painting. Still not enough mud? Join a tug-of-war team on the beach, or a mud “survival” contest. Don’t leave without getting a taste of gulbi, Yeonggwang’s specialty food. Marathon costs W10,000. Register by calling 02-521-1704. mudrun.net racing. See watermelon carvings and stay for the fireworks. Daesan Youth Building in Gochang. supak.co.kr 063-563-9933 July 29th - 30th Jeonju Peach Festival Jeonju Sports Complex. jeonju.go.kr 063-230-6733 Late July - early August Tamjin River Sweetfish Festival Dunchi Park on the Tamjin River in Gangjin. gangjin.go.kr 061-430-3191
Sport & Fitness July 2nd - 7th
July 18th - 19th
July 31st Geomundo Island and Baekdo Island Marathon 5k, 10k, half, and full marathons to start at the Yeosu Health Office at 10:30 am. 5k W20,000; 10k, half, and full W30,000. Sign up by July 23rd. tourmarathon.com 1644-4219 August 29th Jeonnam Mighty Man International Triathlon Swim 3.8 km, cycle 180.2 km, and run 42.195 km in Yeongam. W250,000. Register by July 15th at koreatri.woweb.net 02-3431-3800 KBO Baseball All games held at Gwangju Stadium home of the KIA Tigers 1st vs SK Wyverns 6:30 pm 9th vs Hanhwa Eagles 6:30 pm 10th/11th vs Hanhwa Eagles 5 pm 16th vs SK Wyverns 6:30 pm 17th/18th vs SK Wyverns 5 pm 20th – 22nd vs Samsung Lions 6:30 pm
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Gochang Watermelon Festival Celebrate the summer fruit by participating in various contests, such as watermelon-eating, seed-spitting, and
World Taekwondo Culture Expo Watch Taekwondo matches by athletes around the world and Korean traditional events such as samulnori. Jeonju Gynmasium, Samsung Cultural Culture, Muju Dome Stadium, and Muju Resort in Jeonju. wtcexpo.net 063-250-8350
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Hotels/Accommodations Gwangju Youth Hostel 062-943-4378 Ramada Plaza Gwangju ramadagwangju.com 062-717-7000
Radio TBS eFM Gwangju FM 98.7 US Armed Forces Network Gunsan AM 1440/FM 88.5 Gwangju FM 88.5
Restaurants/Supermarkets First Nepal Restaurant firstnepal.com 062-225-8771 Tequilaz Gwangju’s first Mexican cantina serves up your south-of-theborder favorites with magical margaritas and, of course, killer tequilas. tequilaz.com, tequilaz@gmail.com Underground Grocers Gwangju This foreigner-run food shop has those hardto-find cheeses, taco shells and other delicacies you crave. 062-232-2626
Live Music Venues Bars/Lounges/Pubs Art & Travel Cafe Jeonju Open mic nights every Wednesday from 9 pm. Facebook group, 011-9437-0208 Deepin Jeonju Popular expat bar with Texas Holdem on Sundays. 019-9646-1028 Led Zeppelin Art Space Jeonju Hosts underground bands both expat and Korean. cafe.daum.net/k250073 018-607-6321 Speakeasy Gwangju The fun never stops at this fantastic bar owned and operated by honest Irishman Derrek Hannon. 010-4713-3825 San Antonio Latin Bistro Suncheon Suncheon surprises with this Latinthemed restaurant and bar. Facebook group, pyroz@hotmail.com 061-724-2234
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Ongoing GIC Talks The Gwangju International Center organizes a lecture in English nearly every Saturday from 2:30– 4 pm. Typical speakers include professors, writers, and diplomats. See website for this month’s lectures. gic.or.kr 062-226-2733
Sport & Fitness July 31st - August 1st
Gochang Dolmen Museum 9 am – 5 pm. Closed Mon. Adults W3,000, teens W2,000, children W1,000. gcdolmen.go.kr 063-560-2576 Iksan Jewel Museum 10 am – 6 pm. Closed Mon. Adults W3,000, students W2,000, children W1,000. jewelmuseum.go.kr 063-859-4641 Jeonju Oriental Medicine Cultural Center 10 am – 6 pm. Closed Mon. hanbangcenter.com 063-232-2500 Jeonju Traditional Alcohol Museum 9 am – 6 pm. Closed Mon. Free. urisul.net 063-287-6305 Jeonju Traditional Cultural Center jt.or.kr 063-280-7045 Mokpo Natural Museum 9 am – 6 pm. Closed Mon. Adults W3,000, students W2,000, children W1,000. museum.mokpo.go.kr 061-294-3655 Mokpo Ceramic Livingware Museum 9 am – 6 pm. Closed Mon. Adults W3,000, students W2,000, children W1,000. doja.mokpo.go.kr 061-270-8480
JEJU CALENDAR EDITOR’S PICK
could ever want to buy. Keep an eye out for the “gal” attire, the traditional garb of the working class. jejulife.net 02-1330 July 30th – 31st Samyang Black Sand Festival When the sun beats down with its unrelenting heat, there’s no better place to go than the beach. At this festival at Samyang Beach, you can take advantage of a “sand bath,” in which black sand is used as a healing poultice. Additional events include wind surfing, beach soccer, and a concert. Just east of Jeju City. culture.jeju.go.kr 064-728-4711
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Sports
July 2nd – 4th
Jeju Jungmun Beach International Surfing Festival
Break out your board and get ready to catch some waves at Korea’s premier surfing event. More than 500 surfers are scheduled to take part in the competition, which is divided into a variety of categories based on ability level to ensure that even amateurs can have a chance at winning. Whether you’re there to compete or just to chill out, you can get free merchandise including Billabong T-shirts and much more. During “Surfers Night” (7/3), stuff yourself with pork and makgeolli at the BBQ party as indie bands play on the beach. Events held at Jungmun Beach in Seogwipo. Website is in Korean. cafe.daum.net/Waveclub 010-5093-9995
Art
VENUES Jeju Culture and Art Center jejuculture.or.kr 064-710-7605
Ongoing Heung-su Kim and Gwang-jin Park Exhibit These two Korean painters’ works are featured in the permanent collection at the Jeju Contemporary Art Museum. 9 am – 6 pm. Adults W1,000, students W500. jejumuseum.go.kr 064-710-7801
Through July 6th May Fantasia: Three Colors of Sensitivity Sixty paintings by a variety of artists at the Jeju Contemporary Art Museum. 9 am – 6 pm. Adults W1,000, students W500. jejumuseum.go.kr 064-710-7801
Theater & Dance
JEJU ISLAND
Ongoing Nanta on Jeju Island Nanta, the non-
Tue – Fri 8 pm, Sat 4 pm, 8 pm. W40,000 - W50,000.. ticket. interpark.com, 1544-1555
July 9th – 10th Pepper Paste Tteokbokki: The Play Two little boys have to learn how to fend for themselves while their mom’s away from the house. Acoustic guitar music provided by the onstage band adds to the fun. Jeju Culture and Art Center. 7:30 pm. W10,000 – W15,000 July 10th Solo Performance: Dance Contest B-boys, hip hop dancers, and other footloose contestants will take the stage to vie for first place in this street dance competition. Jeju Culture and Art Center. 7 pm. Free. 010-8662-3550
Concerts July 7th Heoteun Gut Singing, instrumental music, mask dances, and folk performances are included in this traditional show. Jeju Culture and Art Center. 7:30 pm. Adults W7,000, children W5,000. 010-4693-8525 July 22nd Jeju Beau Piano Duo These two pianists will be performing pieces by 19th century composers Chopin and Arensky. Jeju Culture and Art Center. W10,000. 011-694-3772
Family & Community verbal performance that got started ten years ago, is a feast for the ears that turns ordinary kitchen pots and pans into a rhythm section. Jeju Media Center in Jeju City (064-727-7800). 90 min. Sun 8 pm,
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Ongoing Jeju Traditional Five Day Market Opening on the 2nd and 7th of every month, this market located on the outskirts of Jeju City has just about anything you
Yerae Eco-Village Seashore Festival Yerae in Seogwipo is famous for its beautiful scenery and historical sites. Visitors there at the end of July can enjoy fishing, hiking, swimming, and other activities with this festival. Nonjitmul Beach in the Yerae Eco-Village. culture.jeju.go.kr 064-760-2661 July 31st – August 1st Soesokkak Beach Festival Soesokkak is the name of the scenic estuary of the Hyodon River, where the fresh water and salt water meet. Gaze up at the picturesque lava cliffs towering above
you as you ride a teu, Jeju’s traditional wooden boat. Olle trails for hiking and the Tangerine Land theme park are nearby. Located in Seogwipo. culture.jeju.go.kr 064-760-4625
Sport & Fitness July 17th – 18th Dolharubang Masters Swimming Competition 700 participants from four countries will be gathering at the Jeju Inside Swimming Pool to demonstrate their swimming skills. jeju.go.kr 064-120 July 22nd – 26th Jeju International Sailing Festival Jeju has long been famous for its powerful winds, and 70 ships from five countries with crews adding up to 1,500 will be harnessing exactly that in this competition. Races to be held in locations all around the island. jeju.go.kr 064-120
Travel Jeju Olle Hiking Trails Borrowing a Jeju dialect term meaning the path to one’s front door, the olle trails first opened in 2007 and have now expanded to thirteen courses. These interconnected trails cover 200 kilometers and take you through forests, up mountains, beside beaches, and into the hidden heart of Jeju. Stop by the website for excellent info, pictures, and maps. jejuolle.org/eng 064-739-0815
JEJU ISLAND Religious Services Jeju Anglican/Episcopal Church Sinjeju 010-2500-6780
Classes Woodcarving and Engraving Workshop Jeju Museum of Art. Weekdays 10 – 11:30 am, 2 – 3:30 pm; weekends 10 – 11:30 am, 2 – 4 pm. Yoga Classes Milana Hall in Shin Jeju. Mon 5:45 - 6:45 pm, Wed 7:30 - 8:30 pm. See the Jeju United Clubs group on Facebook for info on this and other classes. W15,000. bryantka55@hotmail.com
Hotels/Accommodations Hotel Lotte Jeju 5-Star hotellotte.co.kr Jeju Hiking Inn Hostel hikinginn.com
064-731-1000 064-763-2380
Medical Services Dr. Chung’s Pediatric Clinic chung56@pednet.co.kr 064-748-1546 Hanna Women’s Clinic hannaobgy.com 064-711-7717 Pyeonhan Dental Clinic e-pretty.co.kr 064-758-2800
Radio Arirang Radio Jeju City Seoguipo
FM 88.7 FM 88.1
Restaurants Bagdad Cafe Indian. Delicious, authentic Indian food made from local ingredients in a gorgeous atmosphere. Near City Hall in Jeju City. 064-757-8182 Dom Jang Japanese. Spectacular sushi and sashimi in several fabulous locations all over the island. By far the best atmosphere is in Jungmun. 064-738-2550 El Paso Mexican. Rather bland but adequate Mexican food in a central location in Jeju City. 064-752-8252
Island Gecko’s Western. A varied menu of terrific Western food, plus maybe the best cocktails and service on the island. The BBQ nights every weekend will blow you away with ribeye steak, sausages, and more for only W19,000. Jungmun. 064-739-0845 geckosterrace.com
Bars/Lounges/Pubs Boris Brewery The brewer at the successful Modern Time Brewpub is opening up another shop with beer and Spanish sangria based on a 30-year-old recipe. 064-726-4141 Bull’s Darts Bar They’ve got five dart boards, a variety of games, and even a women’s dart league. Near City Hall in Jeju City. 064-759-5559 Modern Time With locations at Grand Hotel Sageori and Jeju City Hall, this microbrewery provides beer lovers with some of the best homemade ales in Korea. 064-748-4180
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Thursday, July 1st
Canada Day Party As you dine on Canadian BBQ, listen to fantastic live jazz and wait to see if you’re the winner of great prizes like round-trip tickets to Vancouver. Poolside JJ Garden at the Grand Hyatt Seoul. 6:30 – 9:30 pm. W69,000. canchamkorea.org, info@canchamkorea.org
Korea-US Healthcare Innovation Seminar The topic of this seminar is how to make the Korean healthcare industry more globally competitive. Registration starts at 8:15 am. 9 am – 6 pm. Lotte Hotel downtown. W350,000 non-members. amchamkorea.org 02-6201-2200 Saturday, July 3rd
BBQ Riverboat Cruise Join the AWC ladies to celebrate the two North American holidays, Canada Day on July 1st and Independence Day on July 4th. Board the riverboat in Yeouido. 12:30 – 4:30 pm. W50,000 – W70,000. awcseoul.org, hanrivercruise@gmail.com
second Saturday of each month at 2 pm (hence the name). Search Facebook for 2S2 Community or visit 2s2community.blogspot. com, roboseyo@gmail.com Tuesday, July 13th
BASS Catch Up Coffee Catch up with old friends and meet new ones at this monthly BASS meeting. Starmoon Cafe on the ground floor of the Fraser Suites, Insadong. 10 am – noon. britishseoul.com Thursday, July 15th
ANZA Global Cafe Hear a guest speaker and catch up over a cup of coffee at this informal get together. Grand Hyatt Hotel. 10 am. Non-members W15,000. anzakorea.com
Saturday, July 10th
2S2 Expat Community Meetup This monthly event goes to show that the drinking circuit isn’t the only way to get connected. Held at various locations on the
Austcham Australian Chamber of Commerce AWC
American Women’s Club
BASS
British Association of Seoul
BIWA
Busan International Women’s Association
CANCHAM Canadian Chamber of Commerce EUCCK European Union Chamber of Commerce in Korea To list your event, contact David Carruth at calendar@10magazine.asia or 02-3447-1610
BIWA Coffee Morning 10 am at Starbucks near Pale de Cz, Paradise Hotel. biwa-korea.com
AUSTCHAM Sundowner
Ms. Sohn Jie-ae, spokesperson for the Presidential Committee for the G20 Summit, will give a presentation on the opportunities that the summit will bring to Korea. The G20 Summit will be held in November. Venue and time details TBA. eucck.org, marina.payen@eucck.org
American Chamber of Commerce Australian and New Zealand Association of Korea
Wednesday, July 21st
Thursday, July 22nd
EUCCK Luncheon with G20 Summit Spokesperson
ANZA
Noon at Ono’s Bene City. biwa-korea.com
BIWA Coffee Morning
Thursday, July 8th
2nd Saturday at 2 PM
AMCHAM
BIWA Informal Lunch
Wednesday, July 7th 10 am at Starbucks near Pale de Cz, Paradise Hotel. biwa-korea.com
2S2
Relax after a long workday with cool drinks and great company. Location and time TBA. austchamkorea.org Thursday, July 29th
BIWA Informal Lunch Noon at Ono’s Bene City. biwa-korea.com Friday, July 30th
AUSTCHAM Lunch and LOHAS Lecture Join Adam Horler, president of LOHAS Asia Pacific, for presentation and discussion about the Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) market in Korea. Paris Grill Restaurant at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. 11:45 am. W55,000 (plus tax and service charge) for non-members. RSVP by July 28th. austchamkorea.org 010-3994-9429
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Business, Never Casual Words by Ada m Boot h e , I llustration by H y eon - seong Ry u
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esterday in my gym there was a man working out in slacks and a dress shirt. He went from the stretching mat, to the sit-up machine, to the bench press and then I lost track of him. At first I thought this was weird, but when I noticed that he had removed his tie, I was calmed. Oh, he is going for the casual look, I told myself. That’s perfectly acceptable exercise attire. I wasn’t surprised because Korea is such a buttoned-up culture. The men, especially, are always wearing professional clothes no matter the time of day. And it’s always the same: white shirt, shiny/dark suit, and a tie of varying boldness. Is casual attire even sold here for people over the age of 30? In America, at least, we afford senior citizens the right to dress as casually (and ridiculously) as they want. They’ve earned the mismatched patterns, the short shorts and the socks up to their knees. We’re just happy that old guys are actually wearing pants. In Korea, however, older gentlemen look the role of the consummate professional. Heck, even homeless guys wear blazers. The ironic part of all this properness is how completely comfortable Korean men are when they are naked. In the same gym locker room, the Korean men peacock around, apparently proud of all that the Good Lord has bestowed upon them. At a young age I was taught what I thought to be proper locker room etiquette: the boxers come off right before the shower, then they come right back on after drying off. No wandering eyes, no unnecessary movements, and definitely no small talk. The Korean men do all their personal grooming and teeth brushing naked as the day they were born. They just let it all hang out, literally. These can’t be same conservative men I see every day on the subway, can they? I have figured out this paradox. You see, ajosshis exist in two states: either serious-minded or child-like. Korea is full of these extremely opposite characteristics, the yin and yang if you will. For example, female university students have two speeds: the flower-picking meandering stroll and the NFL-running back 40-
The ajosshi is either taking care of business or behaving in ways that would make a frat boy blush. yard dash. There is no in-between. But, I digress. The ajosshi also exhibits this extreme dichotomy. They are either serious-minded and no fun, or they are screaming and laughing with a table full of colleagues at your local hof. The ajosshi does not just simply hang out; it is not in his nature. He is either taking care of business or behaving in ways that would make a frat boy blush. These behaviors are night and day, not just in how they occur but also in when they occur. The daytime ajosshi does things that the nighttime ajosshi could never do, such as speak clearly and stand still. Likewise, the nighttime ajosshi acts as a pressure release valve, doing things the daytime ajosshi could never dream of. Both of these worlds must exist in perfect balance to create harmony among Korean men. You can judge an ajosshi’s mood by his appearance. The day walkers’ clothing keeps them in line. A buttoned suit and restrictive necktie indicate safety and normalcy. But, if you see a loosened tie, or worse yet, an untucked shirt, you will know that the ajosshi has slipped into his late-night mode. The inhibitions are diminished and the inner child is free to play.
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