10 Magazine June 2010

Art • Theater • Concerts • Film • Community • Fitness • Dine & Drink • Nightlife • TRAVEL

Korea awaits! • JUNE 2010 VOL. 2 NO. 9

vents in our Tons of funidee calendar! nationw

ThemeParks andZoos Great Spots for Summer Fun

PLUS World Cup 2010 + Interview with Michael Breen Street Fashion Trends + Tuesday Cheap Eats

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Boasting a beautiful new facility conveniently located in the heart of downtown Seoul and a completely bilingual staff catering specifically to the needs of non-Korean customers, the center is truly the long-awaited answer to the prayers of the foreign community in Korea.

With services range from opening new accounts, Internet banking, credit card applications to foreign exchange, the Shinhan Seoul Global Center is your one-stop shop for all your international banking needs.

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CONTRIBUTORS

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BLOG OF THE MONTH A SHOT OF KOREAN KOREA BY THE NUMBERS

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THE READER’S 10

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Hot Trends on the Streets of Seoul 12 IN THE KITCHEN

Christian Meilinger at Meili’s Deli 14 A TASTE OF KOREA The Bossam Basics 15 LIFESTYLE NEWS 20

ART The Gallery on the 60th Floor

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10 QUESTIONS Michael Breen: Reporter, Author, and Korea Expert

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SPORTS South Korea in the World Cup

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THE 10 HOTEL & RESORT NEWS

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COVER STORY Wild Animals and Roller Coasters

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LOCATIONS WITH 10

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CALENDAR & DIRECTORY 38 Nationwide 42 Regional 71 Networking

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FOODIE FINDS 42 Itaewon Escape: Berlin 43 Tuesday Nights on the Cheap

44 SEOUL DISCOVERIES

44 Queer Culture Festival

45 Indie Art at RUF Projects KOREAN DESTINATIONS Living the Good Life in Ilsan

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World Cup Match Schedule

Shot by Sa r a i S mith at Seoul Land

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FROM THE EDITOR

Don’t Forget About the Second Half of the Magazine

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all started when a friend who had lived in another large Asian metropolis brought me a copy of a tremendous magazine from that city and said - and I quote - “This is the Bible for foreigners there.”

After careful study, I realized that there was a serious need for a magazine like that here in Korea. Then after some research, I found out that every major metropolis in Asia had a quality “zine,” and that only the situation in Korea was so weak. We set out to provide that quality magazine for the English-speaking population of Korea, as well as for Koreans interested in the rapid globalization of Korea. Since our start, we have managed to put out a quality product, while also providing the competition that pushed other magazines here in Korea to improve.

Now there are a variety of quality magazines out there, although I’m of course partial to one in particular.

10 Magazine has been around for over a year and a half now, and it occurs to me that I have never explained to you how the key second half of our magazine works.

Now I’m going to remedy that situation. After reading our articles, features and cover story, you’ll see another magazine cover – our Calendar and Directory cover. On that page you’ll also see a table of contents listing regions of Korea and a “Networking Calendar”. Our goal with the Calendar is to provide English speakers all over Korea with information on events that they couldn’t get anywhere else, and it takes a serious amount of work - we have two staff members dedicated to doing almost exclusively that. While “Nationwide” shares information on new movies, music, books and technology available in Korea, the regional Calendar lists events according to one of 10 categories: Design & Fashion, Art, Theater & Dance, Concerts, Family & Community, Education & Conferences, Sport & Fitness, Travel, Dine & Drink and Nightlife. At the end of each region’s Calendar section is our Directory, or our “English speaker’s phone book,” as we sometimes refer to it. This is a relatively recent addition, only started this year. We often found that products and services provided in English were just as much in demand as the events that we covered. People were always asking us where to find an English-speaking travel agent, dentist, bank, or a cool restaurant or bar where the staff spoke English. The Directory can be of immense help, particularly to newcomers. If you know a good provider of services in English anywhere in the country, help out the newbies by letting us know! We’d love to add them to our directory.

That’s just part of what we do, and we’d love to have you get involved in any way you’d like. Subscribe, visit our website, like our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter, sign up for our “Weekly 10” e-mail service, recommend us to a potential advertiser, share your events and/or let us know how we can improve 10. We’re here for you, our reader community - and that’s not 빈말 (see page 6).

CEO

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Managing Editor Assistant Editor Contributors

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CONTRIBUTORS A ar o n B r o w n ( p. 59) is a

native of northwest Indiana who has a BS in CIS and three years at the Columbia College of Chicago f ilm school under his belt. He plays chess and the guitar, loves por t manteaus and ret rony ms, time travel, comic books, Rube G old b e rg dev ic e s , a nd h a s a penchant for Kettle One vodka. aaronbrownphotos.com.

Canadian-born and world-bred,

K y l e B u rt o n ( p. 4 4) h a s

made it past the two-year mark in Korea and is passionate about writing and photography. He loves photographing street life, night life and especially cultural events because that is where people come together to participate, celebrate, and create. There’s a magical e ne rg y at t he s e pla c e s. Fi nd Kyle’s blog, photos, and videos at ketwam.com.

T o m C l ark (p. 24) was born in England where he majored in sports, physical education and community studies, and he continues to play football, rugby and cricket in Korea. Tom tries to go to major football tournaments around the world, even if it does empty his bank account in the process! You can let Tom know about sports activities in Korea by emailing him at tomclark5@hotmail.com.

M ic h ae l H u rt (p. 8) hails

from Dayton, Ohio and has had a camera in hand from elementary school, although it was not until life as an alien in Korea that his critical photographic eye started to develop. He is an active blogger as the Metropolitician and FeetManSeoul, and wouldn’t be stuck in perpetual doctoral thesis limbo if he had written as much for his dissertation as online rants. feetmanseoul.com.

F l as h Parker (p. 32) is a wilderness survival expert in the same tradition as Paul Bunyan and Shaft.

He has been k nown to wrestle grizzly bears to a draw, crack turtle shells with his bare hands and crawl inside a living moose for warmth. What’s his secret?

MONOPOD! Follow his work at flashparker.wordpress.com.

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A Shot of Korean by Stephen Revere

빈말 [bin-mal] empty words 비다 [bi-da] is the infinitive verb meaning “to be empty.” (다 is the equivalent of “to” or “to be”). Adding a ㄴ (“n” sound) after a vowelending adjective turns that adjective into a noun modifier. 말 is the noun for “talk” or “speak.”

So 빈말 is “empty language,” meaning you’re saying something you don’t really mean, you’re saying something that isn’t true, or you’re not going to keep your word. 빈말 아니예요. [bin-mal a-ni-ye-yo] – I’m not kidding here. (I’m serious.) 빈말 하지마. [bin-mal ha-ji-ma] – Don’t say something you don’t mean.

(Don’t make promises you’re not going to keep.)

ZenKimchi.com

Check out Survival Korean and Survival Korean: Basic Grammar Skills for more Korean lessons from 10’s Managing Editor, Stephen Revere.

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e hope you have enjoyed the tremendous writing that goes into our food reviews as much as we have.

We actually found our food writer in another

Blog of the Month magazine, got in touch with him just ‘cause you never know what’s going to happen, and sure enough he was put on the free market the next month when that magazine was looking to change direction. Fate works like that. Well, our tremendous resident foodie, Joe McPherson, has also been working on the longest-running English blog on Korean food in his time here. Zenkimchi.com can get a little confusing, as there are multiple facets to the blog, but for today let’s stick to zenkimchi.com/dining and zenkimchi.com/ FoodJournal (case sensitive). Dining follows Joe and his minions on their escapades to Korean restaurants around the country as they evaluate the cuisine. The Food Journal talks all about food, primarily as a way for Joe to both record his cooking exploits and help residents cope with the dearth of foreign ingredients available here. So if you can’t get enough of 10’s Foodie Finds, go get more of Joe at zenkimchi.com.

Korea by the Numbers

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W5,000

Price of the most expensive pizza in Korea, served at Antonio Ristorante in Cheongdam-dong. It’s topped with foie gras, beluga caviar and white truffles.

Price for a whole pizza at Korea’s cheapest pizza chain, Pizza School. To quote our blog of the month, “It tasted cheap and greasy, but it was good. It hit the right notes for student pizza.” Worth the price, apparently.

W4,356,000 Per night cost of the 1-bedroom, 3-bath, grand-piano adorned, 249m 2 Presidential Suite at the JW Marriott Hotel Seoul.

W8,000

Price of a night’s stay at the Gwangju Youth Hostel. You’ll be sharing the floor with four other people.

W181,500 Price for the most expensive hamburger in Korea, made from Australian waygu tenderloin and served with foie gras, black truffle, Canadian lobster tail and asparagus.

Find it at the W Seoul Walkerhill.

W1,200

Cheapest hamburger available at a chain, served at Lotteria.

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Shot by S e a n Pa r k at Suji’s

THE READER'S 10

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fter our cover story “Where to Brunch” ran in April, we heard plenty of your opinions as well, making it the perfect opportunity to run a Reader’s 10. The results were unusually predictable. The Suji’s Restaurant and Deli chain has been known as the brunch place for years, and they ranked number two on our list, while our number one choice placed 8th! That probably had to do with their very poor choice to start closing on Sundays shortly after we went to print. Apparently the boost from our article was enough for them to decide to take Sundays off – but we wouldn’t have ranked them that high if we had known they were going to close on Sundays! Our sincere apologies to everyone who visited on a Sunday - the information was correct when we went to print.

Here were your choices: 10. La Bocca 02-790-5907 9. The JW Grill Champagne Brunch Buffet

jw-marriott.co.kr 8. Pancakes Original Story 02-794-0508 7. Indigo 02-749-0508 6. Gecko's geckosterrace.com 5. Grand Hyatt Seoul Champagne Brunch Buffet

grandhyattseoul.co.kr 4. Butterfinger Pancakes 031-785-9994 3. The Wolfhound Pub wolfhoundpub.com 2. The Flying Pan 02-514-5585 1. Suji's Deli & Restaur ant sujis.net That brings us to The Reader’s 10 for July. You know, we’re proud residents of Korea, but like anyone who resides in another country, we have our complaints about Korea and the things we wish were more like back home. We figured the month of the best weather of the year would be a good time to ask: W h at’s you r big gest com plaint abou t life in Korea?

Dangerous, huh? It’s going to be a tough one to manage, but we’re going to try. There are going to be two stages, since everyone’s got an idea. Stage #1: post your complaints to 10magazine.asia/ complaints on or before June 4th. We posted it on Facebook on the 20th, so you’ll see plenty of ideas there already. Then we will organize them into the most common twenty or so answers, and from June 5th – June 11th you can place your vote. Oh, and no racist/foul/distasteful comments accepted. Let’s be reasonable here, folks. And we already have our Reader’s 10 question ready for July.

W h at’s you r favorite part of life in Korea?

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TREND ALERT

It was hard work prying winter’s cold grasp away from the dear spring, but it finally arrived!

10 Fashion Editor Grace and Photographer Michael Hurt took to the streets of Hongdae, Myeongdong and Sookmyeong Women’s University this past May to discover the looks that we’re channeling this season.

Wor ds by Grace Su n, shots by M ich ael H u rt

A nk le socks w it h h eels & shorts w it h tigh ts .

This is a trend that I’m totally loving and is so hot for the season! It looks great on everyone, no matter what your size. Just make sure you keep the socks at the ankles and no higher to avoid chopping the length off your legs.

This is a look that is definitely set to stay for the whole of 2010 so get on it and make sure you keep those heels high and strappy!

Tai lored jackets w it h dresses

This is the look you’ll find everywhere this season, from the high-end designers to the chain stores. Jackets should be tailored with gold or silver hardware and worn open over your dress.

Dem u re prints and h igh h em lines

Do whatever you like with spring’s skirts and dresses, as long as you keep it printed, girly, and with great accessories.

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Brigh t pops of color

This is so ON for Spring! The key words here are sexy, short and eye-popping.

My favorite spring shade at the moment is lemon, but these girls fare pretty well in their luscious shades of red too!

MINI TREND

M i smatc h e d colou r s

A little different from the 2-toned tights we saw on the runway, this is a much quirkier adaptation of the look.

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Delicious Korean BBQ Bulgogi Brothers & Woomaru

aking the right choices when it comes to Korean barbeque restaurants can often be a daunting and confusing experience. Too many restaurants can make it hard to choose, especially for those on the lookout for quality beef.

Fret no more—we’ve done the tasting for you, and here are our picks for two of Korea’s best barbeque chains.

Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty meal or just a light snack, you’re sure to find a mouth-watering meal at these outstanding establishments. Both serve Australian beef, so you can be sure that you are eating meat of the best quality. Go ahead, take your pick!

Bulgogi Brothers

A local gem, Bulgogi Brothers is consistently serving up beef of the highest quality. Established in 2006, the focus of the restaurant is of course, bulgogi, Korea’s national beef dish.

Founder and CEO of Bulgogi Brothers Mr. Lee Jae Woo, who spent over 20 years working for Outback Steakhouse and TGI Fridays, knows what suits the Western palate and is equally concerned about using the best quality produce and beef.

Woomaru

Founded in 2004 by the Maru FC Company, Woomaru is traditional Korean barbeque at its best, and located in all the major cities in Korea. There is no English menu and in fact, even the name of the shop is written in Korean characters, but if you’re in for an authentic experience, this is the place to go.

Beef cabbage wrap

Beef set

Yukhoe (steak tartare)

Kalbi (beef ribs)

W h at t o o rder

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Start with some beef cabbage wrap, with cooked bulgogi tucked into lettuce and chicory leaves. Don’t forget to also get a serving of the yukhoe, which is a star dish here. For your barbeque, try the beef set with tenderloin and two types of unmarinated bulgogi.

Next, try the traditional marinated bulgogi—both the pine mushroom and Seoulstyle versions are a hit. Don’t forget to have some soju and makgeolli (rice wine) with your meal. Plus, the menu is in English, so ordering is a breeze!

The beef here certainly does not disappoint. The shabu shabu is delicious, with lean meat, veggies, and handmade kalguksu noodles. For barbeque, go for the woomaru chadal, which is thin, juicy, tender and cooks quickly.

The anshim (tenderloin) is also lean and tasty, while those who like a bit more bite can go for the fattier, sesame-seasoned kalbi (beef ribs). The makgeolli here was memorable, sparking and sweet - the perfect complement to the perfect meal.

Tuekseon anshim (special tenderloin)

Shabu shabu

If you would like directions to the restaurants, try these popular locations below: Bulgogi Brothers Myeongdong: Walk straight out of Myeongdong Stn. (line 4, ex. 6) all the way down the main

shopping strip. Bulgogi Brothers is on the street to your right just after Woori Bank. bulgogibros.com Woomaru Gangnam: Go straight out of Gangnam Stn. (line 2, ex. 7) and turn right at the little lane after Paris Baguette.

Keep walking past Ministop, and you will see the Woomaru sign on your left soon after. Look for the logo! marufc.co.kr 10 | 10 Magazine June 2010

IN THE KITCHEN

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hef Christian Meilinger boasts an impressive resume.

After completing an apprenticeship in his native Austria, he worked with five different Hiltons: Vienna, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo Bay, and finally the Millennium Seoul Hilton, where he was executive chef for four and a half years. He then opened his namesake deli and restaurant in Itaewon four years ago. Chef Meilinger’s culinary expertise allows him to create food that is loved by both foreigners and Koreans alike.

For Meilinger, “the most important thing is that everything is fresh.” His insistence on freshness can be best seen in the sausages at his deli, which are made fresh daily by the chef himself from chilled – never frozen – meat. Regulars frequent the first-floor deli for these one-of-a-kind sausages as well as for salami and ham that have been carefully house-cured.

On the second-floor restaurant, Meilinger has created a menu with classic home-style Austrian dishes. The most popular item is the weiner schnitzel, which is c oat e d i n c r u mbs f rom the bread that is baked each morning at the restaurant. It is served with a wild cran-

berry sauce that is ordered directly from Austria. “You have got to try this,” Meilinger said as he offered me a spoonful. A variety of Austrian wines complement the main dishes, and the apple strudel makes for a perfect ending to a hearty, traditional Austrian meal.

In addition to keeping things fresh, Meilinger insists on providing an enjoyable dining experience for his customers. Quality is a given, but so is affordability.

“I refuse to allow good food to be unaffordable,” says Meilinger, who as a chef himself had often encountered mediocre dishes being sold for exorbitant prices in Seoul and beyond. He points out that all of his main dishes, which include cordon bleu and braised beef roulade, are affordable without compromising quality.

D e s pit e t h e lo n g h o u r s a n d demanding nat ure of r un ning bot h a del i a nd re st au r a nt , Meilinger’s passion for simple, good food, coupled with his devotion to his customers, is unwavering.

“If a customer wants it, I’ll make it,” he says.

The bottom line is “I want people to enjoy themselves and leave happy.”

Christian Meilinger, Chef and Owner Meili’s Deli and Chef Meili Wor ds and shots by Sh ir ley H wang

RE C E P I : Meili's Smoked Salmon on Potato Roesti Ingredients

Roesti • 2 or 3 medium potatoes • 1 pinch each of salt, white pepper, and nutmeg • 125 ml vegetable oil Garnish • • • • •

50g sour cream 75 – 100g smoked salmon onions, parsley, and chives, finely chopped tomatoes, finely chopped (optional) balsamic reduction (optional)

Method

1. Wash and peel the potatoes. Grate them on a coarse grater and then rinse them in cold water.

2. Squeeze out as much water as possible for a crispy potato cake.

3. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg, and mix.

4. Heat oil in a large nonstick frying pan, spread the potatoes evenly in the sizzling oil, and fry until golden brown.

5. Flip the potato cake and fry again until golden brown.

6. Tap the potato cake onto a paper towel to remove excess oil. Transfer to a plate.

7. Spread the sour cream evenly on top of the potato cake and top with the smoked salmon.

8. Sprinkle with onions, parsley, and chives.

9. As an optional garnish, add chopped

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tomato and/or a balsamic reduction.

Meili’s Deli and Chef Meili are located in Itaewon on the street directly across from the Hamilton Hotel.

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A TASTE OF KOREA Famous Bossam Franchises Nol bu Bo s s a m

놀부보쌈 The “Nolbu” here refers to the greedy, scheming older brother in a Korean folk story who takes the whole inheritance for himself. True to form, the Nolbu Bossam portions are bigger and cost more, starting at W27,000 for two people. The Heungbu (referring to the unlucky younger brother) portions are a bit trimmer and cheaper. If you’re the type who likes to bring home the bacon, you can have the bossam delivered to your door with a call to 1599-5382. nolboo.co.kr, 02-574-5511 * * * Won H a l mon i Bo s s a m- - -

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Bossam (보쌈) Pork, Meet Kimchi

Even if you can’t read Korean, you’ve probably seen the wrinkled grandma on this franchise’s distinctive orange sign. We’re not sure how much a grandma had to do with “the original grandmother’s bossam” (what the name means), but it sure tastes good. Pig out on pork starting at W23,000 for 350 grams. For fun, you can also try jokbal (족발), or pig’s feet, a dish often found alongside bossam.

Call 1599-5353 for delivery. bossam.co.kr, 02-3408-2000

Korean “Netizen” Picks for Bossam Samhaejip

Wor ds by Ciaran Hickey, Ex ecutive chef of w hotel seoul

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ne of the earliest food memories in my career as a chef was picking up a prawn from the salad area, putting it in a lettuce leaf with a spoonful of cocktail sauce and eating it at one go. Years later, you wouldn’t believe how glad I was to discover that Koreans enjoy this “leaf wrapping” as much as I do.

I n t he Korea n k it che n , bossa m mea n s steamed pork wrapped with a leaf of any sort.

The pork is slow-cooked in stock flavored with soy, sesame and ginger among other ingredients and then served warm and sliced on a platter with the lettuce. Various condiments can then be added, and that’s where the fun begins.

First of all, it’s essential to add a dab of the special sauce ssamjang (쌈장), a mixture of soybean paste, red pepper paste, chopped garlic and sesame oil. Raw onions, green Korean peppers, kimchi, and garlic can also be included in the wrap depending on your taste. Traditionally, a dish of saeujeot (새우 젓, pickled shrimp) is provided to dip everything in. This took some getting used to when I first tried it, but if it helps it’s

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not unlike Thai fish sauce in flavor.

As I have discovered with a lot of Korean dishes, there are a few bossam variants out there. Pickled cabbage leaves can be used to replace the lettuce used for wrapping, which gives it a completely different flavor. The types of lettuce that are used can also vary. At home, I use butter lettuce hearts, but I have mostly seen red oak lettuce used in the restaurants here.

It’s even possible to use beef instead of pork belly for the meat portion of the dish, though of course pork is much more common.

This down-home Korean dish rocketed to the top of the culinary world recently thanks to one of New York’s most celebrated chefs, David Chang, who has developed recipes based on his Korean heritage. He named one of his restaurants Ssam Bar, where he serves his own original take on bossam, which has captured the imagination of New Yorkers. He adds a raw shucked oyster to his dish, a distinctly Korean move.

Bossam is a g reat stop on ou r jou r ney through wonderful Korean dishes, but be sure to stay with us for more in the months to come.

삼해집

Maybe this is where David Chang got the oyster idea. At Samhaejip in the Jongno district in downtown Seoul, your boiled pork comes with oysters on the side. The small bossam portion (W20,000) might not be enough for two if it weren’t for the gamjatang (a Korean potatoe/pork spine soup) served after the main meal (with free refills!). Don’t get there too late if you don’t like long lines. Head out of ex. 15 of Jongno 3-ga Stn. (lines 1, 3, and 5) and squeeze into the tiny alley to the left just past the pharmacy (약국). Hang an immediate right and Samhaejip will be the second bossam place on your left. 42 Gwansu-dong Jongnogu, Seoul 02-2273-0266

by David Carruth

Edited by K you ngh ee Lim and Dav id Carru t h

Take the Leading Role with Miso’s Wedding Event

The Sortino Family Welcomes You to Korea's First Italian Family-owned Cafe, Deli, Pastry Shop and Wine Bar!

The non-verbal performance Miso is looking for a few good men (and women) to take the role of Mongryong and Chunhyang in the show’s onstage wedding scene. Whether you’re a giddy new couple or you’ve already got kids of your own, this is an incredibly romantic opportunity to declare your love in front of a crowd of onlookers. In addition to the thrill of becoming the main characters in Korea’s most famous love story, you also receive four free tickets to the show and pictures of the rehearsal and the actual performance. This event takes place every Saturday at 4 pm. To apply, send your story and the date you’d like to attend to gina@chongdong.com. 02-751-1500

Bulgogi Brothers to Offer Luxurious Lunch Box Tired of grabbing triangle kimbap and subway station waffles when you’re on the go? Upgrade your midday meal with the deluxe lunch boxes now for sale at Korean BBQ restaurant Bulgogi Brothers. Choose from eight lunch boxes ranging from simple Jeonju Bibimbap (W6,000) to the ultra-snazzy mushroom sirloin (W15,000), available at all 17 Bulgogi Brothers restaurants across Korea. This is good news not just for the traveling salesman but also for companies who need to cater for business meetings at the office, since delivery is provided for orders exceeding W100,000. bulgogibros.com

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ATEK Makes Legal Help More Accessible to English Teachers

Burrata, the Softest Cheese in the World Cheese, for many Koreans, means a wimpy slice of processed yellow, and yet it can be so much more. Italian restaurant Mad for Garlic shows you cheese as it was meant to be eaten with the Caprese di Burrata, only available through June 11th. But what’s burrata?

This fresh cheese is a sensuous mixture of mozzarella and cream, with solid mozzarella on the outside and velvety cheese and cream inside. It’s made by cheese artisans and has such a short shelf life that you literally can’t find it in Korea. That is, except for Mad for Garlic through June 11th. Directly imported from where it is made in the US, this cheese is served up to discerning customers in the Caprese di Burrata. Satisfy your cheese craving while you still can. W17,000+. madforgarlic.com

Make Yourself at Home at the Korea House

ATEK has had a big month. The Kangnam Labor Law Firm and ATEK introduced the Legal Assurance Program, which is designed to make legal advice more easily accessible and affordable to English teachers. Members also voted to approve a new set of bylaws to streamline the organization, and Rob Ouwehand (Korea blogger “Roboseyo”) was appointed ATEK’s new National Communications Officer.

ATEK (Association for Teachers of English in Korea) is a nationwide volunteer network formed to make life better for English teachers in Korea.

Along with giving help to teachers in difficult situations, ATEK provides information about how to develop professionally as an English teacher and advice about making the most of life in Korea. atek.or.kr

Big Discounts with Shinhan Bank’s Credit Card Have you ever wished you could get a Korean-issued credit card while living here? While your credit card from home might not have special benefits, the Best Card and Love Card offered at Shinhan Bank’s Seoul Global Center provide you with huge discounts and rewards. The Best Card, an exclusive card reserved for the most prestigious Shinhan Card customers, offers free stays at luxurious hotels at home and abroad and a variety of services to enjoy while you’re here. The Love Card is the most popular product offered by Shinhan, giving you discounts and point rewards for shopping, movies, and great restaurants. Stop by Shinhan Bank today to sign up.

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Support Korean Football with the Red Devils Expats and tourists wanting to see the authentic Korea can find all they need at the Korea House.

Operated by the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, it’s a cultural space open for all to enjoy traditional Korean culture. The building itself is very literally a Korean house, exhibiting old-fashioned architecture and drawing upon Joseon Dynasty court fashion. The Korea House offers some unusual options, including a traditional wedding ceremony (to be in, not to watch!) for those looking for a unique way of tying the knot.

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Although the Red Devils aren’t the official cheerleading squad of the Korean national soccer team, they’re the largest and most inf luential supporters’ club. The name “Red Devils” originated in 1983 when the Korean team unexpectedly made it to the semifinals at the International Youth Soccer Competition in Mexico. The international press coined the term “Red Furies” in response to the surprising results. This name became “Red Devils” in Korea to capture the astonishment of the moment and to cheer on the Korean national team to rise to the top of international soccer. For those who want to become a part of the Red Devils, register at www.reddevil.or.kr

Caribou Coffee to Use 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified Coffee

As a product that is generally produced in developing countries and consumed in developed ones, coffee is a good place to start working toward fair prices for farmers. Caribou Coffee, the biggest American online coffee seller and the second largest coffee brand in America, has taken a step in the right direction by pledging that it will use 100% Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee by the end of 2011. Rainforest Alliance Certified coffee is coffee that is grown by farmers who protect the forests where they live and that is purchased at a fair price. Caribou Coffee’s efforts to use eco-friendly coffee have earned it the Rainforest Alliance’s Green Globe Award. Caribou Coffee helps our planet and helps you enjoy a delicious drink that you don’t have to be ashamed of. cariboukorea.com

Korean Cooking Classes Served Up in English

If you love Korean food and wish you knew how to make it yourself, these cooking classes should hit the spot. Part-lecture, partcooking demo and tasting, these classes bring six or seven students together to learn from Chef Sekyung An. With six years of experience in restaurants in Manhattan, Sekyung has the cooking skills and the English ability to make you a confident Korean cook. Since there are evening and morning classes available, you should be able to find something that fits your schedule. Vegetarian options available.

To sign up, contact Sekyung An at amuro0407@hotmail.com, 010-8470-1010 blog.naver.com/plaisir_g

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Hotel at Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul Opens June 1st

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Services Beyond Your Imagination

he award-winning Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts will open a new hotel on the slopes of Namsan in Seoul on June 1st, 2010, which is set to become Korea’s leading urban resort. Conveniently located only 10 minutes from downtown Seoul, the first “Club & Spa” concept property managed by the Banyan Tree Group combines a resort hotel and private club experience catering to discerning club members, as well as business and leisure visitors to Seoul. The facility includes the former Tower Hotel building, a historically significant cultural landmark designed and built in 1967 by famed architect Kim Swoo-geun, who also designed Seoul Olympic Stadium. In addition, there are two more buildings, the Club and the Festa, along with a wide range of exciting outdoor facilities which offer guests and private members a world-class leisure lifestyle.

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The 21-floor Hotel contains 34 rooms and suites, each with a plunge pool. The two double-story presidential suites, measuring 280 and 315 square meters, provide panoramic views of Namsan, the Han River and bustling downtown Seoul. Guests of the Hotel are also treated as private members during their stay, with access to members’ facilities such as the outdoor and indoor swimming pools, sauna, indoor and rooftop gyms, golf range, tennis court, futsal (a mini-soccer field) and members’ restaurants and bars.

At the top of the Hotel is the 3 Sixty Wine Bar, which offers alfresco views of the city and modern tapas, top quality oysters, gourmet cheese platters, caviar and a vintage wine selection.

For fans of the Banyan Tree brand, the Celeste restaurant offers an exclusive romantic dining experience, where couples or friends can enjoy a set menu in a delightful cabana in a natural setting. Celeste is the perfect place to propose marriage or to celebrate special days with your loved ones.

The Namsan Terrace features an exciting selection of fresh Angus beef and grilled seafood ideally positioned outdoors with a view of Namsan, while the Granum Dining Lounge, a genteel all-day restaurant, is located immediately next to the reception and provides Southeast Asian a-la-carte dishes to satisfy your hunger pangs. Champagne brunch

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on weekends is also available.

The Banyan Tree Spa, located in the Club, is also open to the public. The spa constitutes a sanctuary for the senses offering a holistic approach to physical and spiritual well-being. Massage treatments are based on an extensive selection of Asian-inspired spa techniques to rejuvenate the body, mind and soul.

Banyan Tree Spa therapists are professionally trained at the Banyan Tree Spa Academy in Phuket, Thailand.

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T h e C l u b : Exclusively for hotel guests and members of

the Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul, other facilities include the Members’ Lounge, a Korean sauna with hot/cold tub, an indoor swimming pool, and an indoor and outdoor fitness center providing cardiovascular workouts, weight training, personal trainers, yoga classes, body building classes and more. A total of 16 Club Rooms and Club Suites are especially reserved in this building for use by members, with facilities such as an enhanced kids’ club where child members can enjoy fun-filled and educational programs, and a Mediterranean restaurant for all to enjoy local and international dishes and weekend brunches.

T h e F esta : The Festa Bar serves a varied selection of whiskey accompanied by live jazz music, while the Festa Bistro serves up French modern bistro cuisine and other light,

healthy fare. Tickle your taste buds further at the Mori N, which offers fine sake, fresh sushi and modern Japanese grill dishes featuring seasonal ingredients. An outdoor garden terrace area on the rooftop blends seamlessly with the view of the green slopes of Namsan, giving guests the opportunity to feel the changing seasons.

O u td o o r Faci l ities : Hotel guests and members are further spoilt for choice at the expansive outdoor swimming pool dubbed the Oasis, which complements Namsan’s natural ambiance and is transformed into a magical ice rink and sledding run in winter, displaying a European flair. The exhaustive list of facilities also includes a tennis court, where renowned tennis player Hyung-taek Lee consults on tennis coaching, a futsal field where children enjoy the game of mini football with soccer classes run by the Hong Myungbo Soccer Academy, a basketball court for shooting hoops, and a golf driving range with excellent coaching services provided by Troon Golf Academy.

G r a nd Op e n i n g P r o m o t i o n For its Grand Opening, the Hotel at the Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul is extending an introductory offer from June 1st to August 31st, 2010 with rates starting from W402,000 + 21% tax and service charge for a Deluxe Room for two, with a minimum stay of two nights. The offer includes daily breakfast at the Granum Dining Lounge for two and a choice between one bottle of champagne at the 3 Sixty Wine Bar, one 90-minute Banyan Tree Spa massage session or one Japanese set lunch for two at the contemporary Mori N restaurant.

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Art

Art with a View SkyArt Gallery at Building 63 Wor ds and shots by Dav is J u ng

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t’s a strange feeling to have your ears pop while trying to access an art gallery. But it’s an experience you’ll have to undergo in order to reach the photography exhibition entitled “The Moment” at the SkyArt Gallery in the 63 Building, located on the southeast tip of Yeouido in Seoul. The 63 Building itself is a famous architectural space, having once held the title of the world’s tallest building outside of North America.

Located near the building’s peak, the SkyArt Gallery is literally the highest art gallery in the world. Getting there almost rivals actually being there: you ride a glass elevator that shoots straight up to the 60th floor, offering you an escalating and astounding view of the city of Seoul.

Once you reach the SkyArt Gallery, you may feel a bit overwhelmed by the visual offerings. Glass walls encase the gallery so that wherever you roam you are offered fantastic panoramic views of the city’s skyline. At the same time, “The Moment” has collected some of the best works of internationally renowned Korean artists. For me, I wasn’t sure which of the two to appreciate first, eagerly gazing at one series of prints and then rushing back to press my face against the windows, seeing the Seoul skyline vanish into the clouds.

After I had enough of feeling like I was on top of the world, I turned my attention to the photography assembled in SkyArt. Separated into three sections, “The Moment” manages to exhibit a wide variety of Korean photographers while finding recurring motifs throughout. This allows each photograph to stand on its own while at the same time being enhanced by the photographs around it. For example, Yook Myong Shim’s elegantly traditional series of black-and-white portraits offer a The window frames are picture frames, and the city striking contrast to the neighboring photos by Yoon Jeong Mee featuring itself a perpetual piece of children in cluttered rooms filled art on display. with super-saturated primary colors.

In the section entitled “Nature,” Bang Byung Sang’s bright portrayals of beaches employ overexposed whites, tans, and beiges, giving us a breezy and sunny worldview. This is in stark contrast to another artist’s perspective on a similar subject: Kim Tai Kyun’s photography on the abstract serenity of the ocean is a Rothko-esque reflection on the deep blueness of the sea.

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Blue Project, 2006, Light Jet Print

this part of the exhibition is that the photographs are not only enhanced by their collective theme, but by the actual location of the gallery itself. As I said earlier, it’s impossible to escape the amazing views of Seoul while making your way around the gallery. One could almost say that the windows are picture frames, and the city itself a perpetual piece of art on display. By then showing photographs with a city motif, one cannot escape noticing the “real” world of Seoul outside the windows and the imagined perspectives of the city by artists on the walls. I was most excited to see that the collection had included photographs E x h ibit The Moment L o cati o n SkyArt Gallery at the 63 Building in Yeouido D irecti o ns Taxi from Yeouinaru Stn. (line 5) or Saetgang Stn. (line 9) Dates through July 11th T ime 10 am – 10 pm Price Adults W12,000, teens W11,000, children W10,000 C o ntact 63.co.kr 02-789-5663

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Demolition Zone, Moraenae, Seoul 2009, Digital C-Print

by Kim Miru. Quickly becoming an internationally recognized photographer, Kim Miru takes brilliant photos depicting herself naked in abandoned city spaces. The often threatening and jagged expanse of city wastelands in juxtaposition to Kim’s vulnerable naked body contains a powerful message about body versus space.

The clever combination of the real city outside with the fantasy of the photographs inside gives each the properties of the other: viewers know that fantastical depictions of cities in the photographs are rooted in real places with real people, while the outside city of Seoul takes on more character and personality.

While many other exhibits only offer the chance to escape into a beautiful if ephemeral world of fantasy, “The Moment” uses its unique location overlooking the city of Seoul to suggest that art and life are not so separate after all.

10 Tip With a non-verbal performance hall, IMAX theater, mall, and aquarium, the 63 Building is a great spot for a date or a day trip. Take a ride on the Love Elevator, a totally private one-minute glass-elevator for couples to go up and down the building while taking in the city view.

Insadong Art Shops and Galleries Whether you want to hang up some inexpensive Asian art in your officetel, go antique-hunting for Joseon Dynasty relics, or view contemporary art while enjoying soothing traditional Korean tea, Insadong has it all.

Bakyeongsukyo (박 영숙요) At this famous traditional ceramics shop, you can not only get a sampling of high-quality Korean pottery, but also see traditional potters at work. A favorite of European royalty (including Queen Elizabeth II of England!), the celadon porcelain can be a bit steep for the average art shopper.

7 Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. 02-730-7837 Gana Insa Art Center The famous contemporary art museum has a satellite gallery in Insadong. Unlike most Insadong galleries, it’s dedicated to contemporary artwork, so expect kitsch sculptures of celebrities and fantastical creatures made from recycled magazines.

188 Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. english.ganaart.com/gallery/insa-art-center 02-736-1020 Gyeongin Museum of Fine Art At the heart of Insadong, this museum has three gallery halls, an outdoor garden and stage, and a traditional hanok teahouse. Sip some fragrant Korean teas in the hanok house and garden after browsing through the art in the gallery halls. 30-1 Gwanhun-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. kyunginart.co.kr 02-733-4448

10 Questions 1. You’ve been here a long time and built quite a reputation as a gadf ly.

What first brought you here?

I came in 1982 as a freelance reporter. The original plan was to stay for a year and move on to Hong Kong. But I stayed on and, after about five years, figuratively unpacked my suitcase. On the gadfly theme, if you mean that I have a reputation for irritating people and poking at them with awkward questions, that’s not how I see myself. Like most residents, expat and Korean, I am variously inspired, bewildered, and annoyed by what goes on in Korea. When I was a reporter, I had to suck that up and just report the news.

But now, as a columnist and writer, I write opinion. I think I’m just articulating what people think.

2. What has kept you here for so long?

Work. Usually, the reason for leaving a place is to go on to something more meaningful or lucrative. But my career here has taken such twists and turns that I’ve never given much thought to leaving. Well, not quite true. I gave it 30 minutes consideration after the 1988 Olympics when all my friends in the foreign press corps were leaving. The democratization story was over, the Olympics were over.

The only story left was North Korea. Then I got this brainwave. North Korea had considerately lifted restrictions on European tourists, so why not try and go there? That gave me a new focus and lease on life.

3. What made you leave reporting as a profession?

By 1993, I had been visiting North Korea for four years and the reporting part of it was getting stale for me. It was the same old story – personality cult, etc. – that I could have written almost without going there. Then my

Michael Breen Shot by Dy l an ( WelkinLigh t Photogra ph y )

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paper, The Washington Times, notified me it was reducing its budget for Korea. The choice was 50% less money or a position in Washington as an assistant foreign editor for Asia.

I considered the second one for two minutes but turned it down because I’d never worked in a news room and didn’t like the idea of living in Washington. At the same time, a local PR company asked me to start a North Korea consulting division. I took the consulting job and for a time kept writing for the newspaper.

I’m glad about that because in 1994 I was in a small delegation, as The Washington Times correspondent, to have lunch with Kim Ilsung. I haven’t washed that hand since. After one year, I started my own consulting firm and dropped the reporting. I never live with

regrets, but I’m not sure it was the best decision.

4. Why would you say your book The Koreans is still selling well after 10 years in print?

I think it’s the lack of choice. There are some very good books on Korea, but very few which are general introductions to the country. They’re mostly on specific topics. In fact, there are probably more on North Korea than on our Korea.

5. What do you think you’d change about the book now that 10 years have passed?

Given that every five years there’s a new generation in Korea, I’d need to bring it up to date. Specifically, I’d need to include all that’s happened in politics, business and so on since the last update in 2004. I would definitely need to say more about modern culture – movies, pop stars and so on. I had only one paragraph on culture in the book, and that was only included at the suggestion of a friend. It’s a huge change, not so much because of the so-called Korean Wave, but more because teenagers now have normalized – they don’t want to bring about unification and be doctors or chaebol managers. They want to be entertainers.

6. What do you like best about Korea?

I like that way that Koreans are comfortable with emotion. I like the contradictions and imperfections. I like the rapid change, which all seems to go in the right direction of more wealth, more rights, and improved conditions. I like the politeness on one hand and the roughness on the other. I like the respect for age, although I wasn’t so keen on it when I was younger. I like the fact there is a massive historic change looming – in whatever shape the future of North Korea takes.

7. What are some areas in which Korea needs to get its act together?

Korea has got to knock this nationalistic nonsense on the head.

I have a strong personal dislike for the tendency people have – and this goes for non-Koreans, too – of seeing people in terms of their nationality first and who they are second. Another area that needs changing is education. The country needs to find a way to maintain its high standards while unleashing the creativity of students. This is important not only because we should give young people a better childhood but also because the country needs different skills from the past. Another thing I’d like to see change is the slavishness of government decision-makers to the perceived notion of “public sentiment” as expressed through media and civic groups. This is a weird notion because, in reality, public sentiment doesn’t exist.

8. Will you be spending your entire life in Korea?

I’ve never imagined myself retiring in Korea. But now that my parents, who lived near Cambridge in England, have passed away, and my brothers live in Ghana and Australia, I’m not quite sure where I would go.

9. What do you see as Korea’s biggest obstacle in the future?

Its own success. In my experience, it’s your reaction or lack of reaction to events, rather than the events themselves that can be your undoing. Right now, South Koreans’ new found wealth makes them more, not less averse, to the idea of re-unification with North Korea. Most people now don’t want re-unification because it might cost them. But history demands that it happen.

When the moment comes, the leadership, with its fetish for “public sentiment,” may screw it up.

10. What are your future plans?

Ten years ago, I planned out a future for myself that requires me to remain mentally alert enough to write until I am 97 – a random doubling of my age at the time. I have five children, the youngest of whom is 2, so I need to keep earning for some years yet. After that I want to write books. I’ve got at least three I want to write now but I can’t seem to find time.

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Sports

South Korea, South Africa, and Soccer

Join the Red Devils to Support Korea's World Cup Bid After a disappointing showing in the 2006 games, Korea is gearing up for this year’s World Cup in South Africa.

But you don’t have to travel across the world to be part of this party.

Wo r ds by T o m C l ark

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he shirts are on sale, the advertisements have started and the major companies are all trying to outdo each other in supporting Korea the most. It can mean only one thing: the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa is nearly upon us. The atmosphere in Korea for the past two tournaments was fantastic, and with a strong qualifying campaign behind them there is nothing to suggest Korea will not receive the same support from the Korean public this time around.

Another semi-final appearance for Korea looks like an unlikely prospect this year, though progress to the second round and possibly the quarter-finals is more achievable.

The 2002 World Cup and Korean Football Fever Such is the excitement for the upcoming football extravaganza that the countdown began in Korea on April 10th, a full two months before the tournament is to begin! A concert was held for 40,000 people in the Seoul World Cup Stadium in order to “support the national sports team representing Korea at the African World Cup,” according to one representative. It was 62 days before Korea plays its first match, and already celebrities, football players and popular bands 2PM, 2NE1 and 2AM were out to stir up support from a nation that really needs no excuse to get behind its own.

It has been eight years since Korea co-hosted the 2002 World Cup with Japan, but with the likes of Manchester United player Park Ji-Sung leading the way, football has maintained its popularity. Millions of Koreans will once again be glued to their televisions to see how the class of 2010 fares against the likes of Argentines Lionel Messi and Carlos Tevez.

Korea surprised the sporting world in 2002 with their fantastic support, hospitality and above all performance - in reaching the semi-finals, only narrowly losing 1-0 to Germany. The 2006 finals for Korea, on the other hand, were more forgettable. The

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Top left and right: May 16th, 2009, Sangam World Cup Stadium, Seoul.

Korea v. Ecuador (2-0). Bottom right: June 22nd, 2002 FIFA World Cup Third place match, Sangam World Cup Stadium, Seoul. Korea v. Turkey (2-3).

nation’s selective memory about its World Cup performances is partly due to Korean television stations regularly showing reruns of the 2002 event and skipping 2006 altogether. The national team and everyone involved with them became heroes after the World Cup. With its history, who could blame Koreans for being proud of their achievements, particularly when they upset some of the major players in international football such as Spain and Italy in 2002? Koreans will be hoping for more of the same this time around.

South Korea in the 2010 World Cup If t r uth be told, another semi-f inal appearance looks like an unlikely prospect in the 2010 World Cup, though progress to the second round and possibly the quarterfinals is a much more achievable dream. To do this, Korea will have to face an Argentinean side packed with quality, Nigeria, who will have great support as an African nation hosts the competition for the first time, and a Greek team lacking in stars but full of hard-working players who only 6 years ago shook the established European nations by winning the 2004 European Championships. Things however could have been much worse for Korea. Their Northern counterparts have to face three of the pretournament favorites: Brazil, Portugal and the Ivory Coast. At least South Korea has a chance of qualifying for the next round; North Korea does not.

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Sports

The S o cc e r C i t y S ta d i u m at Johannesburg will host the match between Group B's Korea and Argentina on June 20th (8:30 pm Korean Time) and the final game.

The stadium can hold 88,460 fans.

It’s time to put on a red shirt, buy a bottle of soju, follow the crowd to one of the many massive outdoor television screens and get ready for one heck of a party.

Where to See the Games Live Some matches may be on late at night and others in the early hours but none of this mattered to the over 715 million viewers of the last World Cup final. This event is huge it is the most popular sporting event in the world, and time difference makes very little difference to fans across the globe. I personally remember being up at 6 am to watch the beginning of games in 2002. If Korea needs a result against Nigeria at 3:30 am on Wednesday, June 23rd to qualify from Group B, I’m sure it won’t matter to many Koreans.

Fortunately for you, that is the only Group B game that Korea has to play at such an anti-social hour. The two matches preceding the Nigeria fixture are on at much more agreeable times.

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The Red Devils will open their campaign against Greece in Port Elizabeth at 8:30 pm on Saturday, June 12th, followed by another 8:30 pm kick off against Argentina in Johannesburg on Thursday, June 17th.

In 2006, Korea kicked off two matches at 4 am local time and another at 10 pm. Even then, with results not going their way, millions of Koreans went out to see matches in public plazas across the country. City Hall in Seoul alone was geared up for a minimum of 200,000 football fans and received by some estimates close to 1 million people.

If the Taegeuk Warriors (as the Korean team is sometimes called) are to progress past the group stages this time around, we’ll have to return to those late nights and early mornings, but that’s a small price to pay to see the crazy behavior and unique atmosphere football brings to the otherwise normally reserved Korean population. If the scenes from recent World Cups are

anything to go by, it will be time to put on a red shirt, buy a bottle of soju, follow the crowd to one of the many massive outdoor television screens, and get ready for one heck of a party.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has already confirmed that Seoul Plaza at City Hall Stn. (lines 1 and 2), Jamsil/Sports Complex (both line 2) and Gwanghwamun Plaza at Gwanghwamun Stn. (line 5) will be showing all of Korea’s matches live on big-screen televisions no matter what time they are played. The fact that three large areas have already been set aside for this tournament shows just how popular this event is expected to be and with more areas being considered for public viewing, the number of people who will gather to support their team is vast, including everyone from the oldest halmoni (grandmother) to the youngest child. When it comes to defending national pride, Koreans are pretty damn good at it!

If you haven’t followed the Red Devils to South Africa, this is one party you won’t want to miss. It will certainly be a Korean experience like no other. Imagine getting caught up in the energy as hundreds of thousands of people surrounding you all cheer for the same team. You may even find yourself joining in as the crowd chants this odd but popular Korean football slogan: “Fighting Korea Team!”

This Is Tom Clark Reporting from South Africa

I am English by birth but have developed a soft spot for the country during my last year or so here. As long as the Red Devils are not up against England, I will have my Korean shirt on and will be supporting them as much as anyone. If you wish to read how Korea is getting along during the World Cup and what the “Go Reds” supporters are up to throughout South Africa, you can follow my blog posts at 10 Magazine (10magazine.asia/worldcup), which I will be writing regularly throughout June and July.

Korean Team Matches Match Number

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Opponent

Location

4 Group B

Sat June 12th 20:30

Greece

Nelson Mandela Bay/ Port Elizabeth

20 Group B

Thurs June 20th 20:30

Argentina

Soccer City Johannesburg

35 Group B

June 23rd Wed 03:30

Nigeria

Durban

49 Round of 16

Sat June 26th 23:00

1st in Group A v.

2nd in Group B

Nelson Mandela Bay/ Port Elizabeth

52 Round of 16

Mon June 26th 03:30

2nd in Group A v.

1st in Group B

Soccer City Johannesburg

58 Quarter Finals

Sat July 3rd 03:30

Winner of Match 49 v.

Winner of Match 50

Soccer City Johannesburg

59 Quarter Finals

Sat July 3rd 23:00

Winner of Match 52 v.

Winner of Match 51

Cape Town

61 Semi Finals

Wed July 7th 03:30

Winner of Match 58 v.

Winner of Match 57

Cape Town

62 Semi Finals

Thurs July 8th 03:30

Winner of Match 59 v.

Winner of Match 60

Durban

63 3/4 Place

Sun July 11th 03:30

Loser of Match 61 v.

Loser of Match 62

Nelson Mandela Bay/ Port Elizabeth

64 Finals

Mon July 12th 03:30

Winner of Match 61 v.

Winner of Match 62

Soccer City Johannesburg

See p. 72 for the entire match schedule.

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New Buffet Offers Steak and Lobster

The Novotel Daegu City Center’s The Square Daegu residents have another great gastronomic option with The Square. Sample the best of Asian and Western cuisine and a large selection of French desserts starting at W25,000. Up the experience with lobster as well as steaks grilled at a live cooking station. On hot days, the refreshing Terrace Cafe lets you relax with your friends after work and cool down in the shade. The buffet is W25,000+ at lunch and W35,000+ at dinner. If you’d like to watch the football matches on the 12th and 17th, the price is bumped up to W43,000+. novoteldaegu.com 053-664-1177

Three Plus One

The Lotte Hotel Busan Sometimes three nights just isn’t enough, especially when it’s Dynamic Busan that we’re talking about.

With the Lotte Hotel Busan’s 3+1 promotion, available for foreign guests through the end of June, you get an extra night for free with a reservation for three nights.

With five days and four nights at your disposal, you can spend even more time exploring Busan’s exciting culture and, of course, soaking in the sun. To be eligible for the promotion, be sure to use the hotel’s website. lottehotelbusan.com 051-810-1100

“Fighting Korea” Festival

Deals on Drink

The Grand InterContinental Seoul’s Fountain Terrace Relax at the G rand InterContinental Seoul’s Fountain Terrace, where customers can enjoy draft beer and makgeolli along with savory side dishes. You can also order dishes from the main menu that go great with beer, such as chop steak and smoked salmon (W15,000++ – W25,000++). The fountain near the terrace adds a romantic touch with its harmony of dancing waters, music and lights. The Fountain Terrace is open daily from 3 pm to midnight, and the free-flowing draft drink and side dish buffet is available from 6 - 9 pm at W25,000++. seoul.intercontinental.com 02-559-7614

The Ritz-Carlton Seoul During the month of June, the Ritz-Carlton Seoul will be supporting the “Taegeuk Warriors” (the Korean national football team) as they take the field in the FIFA World Cup. At the Garden, enjoy a summer BBQ set with a glass of South African wine for W100,000++. For fans of European cuisine, there’s the Oksan Buffet’s spread of foods from World Cup-winning countries like Italy, France, and Germany (W59,000 and up). For an additional W20,000, you get unlimited South African wine and beer. Wine buffet patrons also qualify for a free Red Devils T-shirt on match days. ritzcarlton.com 02-3451-8000

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World Cup Package

The JW Marriott Seoul Celebrating the 2010 World Cup, the JW Marriott Seoul offers a World Cup package from June 11th through July 11th. The package includes a one-night stay in a Superior room, snacks with two cans of Budweiser, three pieces of chocolate shaped like soccer balls, and free access to the hotel’s state-of-the-art gym and swimming pool. Plus, one lucky guest will randomly be chosen to receive an official World Cup ball. The package is available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday as well as June 17th and 22nd, the Korea team’s match days.

W201,000++. marriott.com 02-6282-6282

The Garden Terrace Outdoor Café Opens Imperial Palace Hotel

You don’t have to let that gorgeous weather go to waste with the newly opened Garden Terrace at the Imperial Palace Hotel. From 5 pm to 12:30 a m, t he Ga rden Terrace serves ribs, sausages, fish and chips, and more. Happy-hour hounds will not be disappointed by the Beer Buffet running from 5 pm – 9 pm. Drink unlimited draft beer and one tasty side order for W22,000+. There’s also a whiskey special starting at W125,000+ for those who want to enjoy whiskey and draft beer along with grilled-toorder BBQ. The Garden Terrace is closed on Sundays. imperialpalace.co.kr 02-3440-8169

Early Summer Package

The Hilton Namhae Resort With this package at the Hilton Namhae Golf & Spa Resort, you have no reason not to take advantage of the short period of warm weather that separates Korea’s frigid winters and sweltering summers. Available from May 1st to July 15th, the package includes a night in a Deluxe Suite offering a panoramic view of Namhae, buffet breakfast at the Breeze, a Clarins travel kit, and a complimentary cold beer. The Early Summer Package starts at W300,000++ for two people. hiltonnamhae.com 055-860-0100

New Blockbuster Show

The Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Since this April, the Sheraton Grande Wal kerhill has presented g uests with Legend of Flower, the ultimate Korean dinner show. Audiences from around the world can enjoy this captivating show as they dine on delicious Korean cuisine. With 60 performers on stage, Legend of Flower uses big sounds, smells, and holographic video to add even more excitement to traditional Korean elements including a fan dance, an exorcism ceremony, a nd a n old -fa sh ione d we d d i ng.

Tickets for the dinner show start at W95,000. Without a meal, tickets cost W60,000. sheratonwalkerhill.com 02-455-5000

No Caddie and No Electric Cart – A Korean First! Hotel Inter-Burgo Wonju Family Package Now Available

Seacloud Hotel Families laying out plans for their spring trip will be pleased to hear that the Seacloud Hotel is now offering a special Family Package through July 15th. In addition to a Superior Half Ocean View room, benefits include breakfast for two adults and two children and discount coupons for outdoor events such as the Busan Aquarium and Tiffany 21 Cruise. This package also solves your dining dilemma with a special offer at the Haeundae branch of Bennigan’s. Order a main dish and get complimentary drinks (2 glasses of wine or soda), soup and dessert. W140,000+ with W30,000 extra for weekends and days before national holidays. seacloudhotel.com 051-933-1000

You may enjoy walking the course back home, but that never flew in Korea - until now. Hotel Inter-Burgo Wonju is has now opened its 9-hole golf course, and it’s the first place in Korea where you don’t have to rent a cart or pay for a caddie. Perhaps the most inexpensive place to golf in Korea, for a limited they are offering a combined golf-stay package, providing the opportunity to golf 18 holes and stay at their beautiful new hotel-resort for only W150,000+ per person, based on double occupancy. ibhotel.com 033-769-8114

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ksandZoos Fun in the Sun Part I E d i t e d b y S h i r l e y H wa n g a n d D av i d C a r r u t h

and there’s never been a better time to go out for some fun with family and friends.

But where, you ask? Look no further! Get in line at a theme park for some exhilarating rides, or get an up-close-and-personal view of animals at a zoo. Whether you want to spend the day at one of the larger, well-known parks or visit a smaller, less crowded one, there are many venues to choose from across Korea.

Here’s a list of fun-filled places for your next day out on the town.

Carnival Parade at Everland

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Located south of Seoul in Yongin, Everland is Korea’s biggest and best theme park, and consequently it’s packed with visitors all year. It’s still definitely worth the effort of dealing with the crowds. Everland’s rollercoasters are fantastic, especially T-Express. The world’s steepest wooden rollercoaster, T-Express was recently voted the best rollercoaster in the world in two separate surveys.

Other attractions in the park include zones where you can find food and attractions from various parts of the world. There’s a European zone with windmills and bratwurst and an American zone with rock ‘n’ roll music and an Old West theme, as well as Magic Land and a global fair. The zoo (dubbed “Zoo-topia”) is also a popular attraction. Oddly, it’s separate from the safari, where visitors are driven around an expanse of land populated with large and exotic animals. Perhaps the most famous resident here is the liger—half lion, half tiger.

For fun in the water, Everland’s got the Caribbean Bay water park (more details next month!).

by Dav id Wi l l s

DI R E C T IO N S A bus from Seoul to Everland takes about an hour, though weekend traffic will slow 2 you down. Try the direct bus from Nambu Bus Terminal.

HOU R S 9:30 am (9 am weekends) – 10 pm COST One-day passes/admission are W37,000/W30,000 for adults, W31,000/W25,000 for teens, and W28,000/W22,000 for children, with big discounts after 5 pm.

I N F O everland.com 031-320-5000 A D D R E S S 310 Jeondae-ri, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do

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Lotte World is a whirlwind of music, laughter and child-friendly fun. Connected by the theme park’s monorail, the outdoor Magic Island boasts rides, games, shops, and eateries while the indoor Adventure park comes complete with carousel, ice-skating, fairytale adventures (the best is Adventures of Sinbad), roller coasters, restaurants, and souvenir shops. Think of Lotte as a miniature version of Disneyland crossed with your local fair. The music is loud, the crowds are plentiful, and the prices reflect that.

The indoor part of the park is confusing, with different rides accessible on one of the four floors, and the signage is not always clear. Instead of letting the layout stress you out, wander around and allow this otherworldly theme park to captivate you. With an “air balloon” ride ringing the outside of the huge central skylight, Lotte World feels like being inside a storybook.

Lotte World’s adult highlights include the French Revolution, a wicked 540-degree indoor roller coaster that is guaranteed to up your heart rate, as well as the outdoor Gyro Swing and Gyro Drop. These two are the best adrenaline-inducing rides, with quick lines. For an extra fee, you can acquire a special pass to

by A l ice S h et h er bypass the lineups on rides.

With its entrance actually inside Jamsil Stn. (lines 2 & 8, ex. 4), this is the easiest park to reach.

HOU R S Mon – Thu 9:30 am – 10 pm, Fri – Sun 9:30 am – 11 pm C O ST Adults W24,000, teens W21,000, children W18,000.

Prices drop after 4 and 7 pm I N F O lotteworld.com 02-411-2000 A D D R E S S 40-1 Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul

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1. the main gate of Everland 2. The world’s steepest wooden rollercoaster: T-Express*, Shot by Flash Parker 3. Safari tour.

Images 1 and 3 provided by Everland 4. Lotte World Adventure, provided by Lotte World 5. Lotte World Ice Rink, shot by FLASH PARKER 6. Seoul land, shot by Sarai Smith 7. Seoul Grand Park Zoo: dolphin show, shot by Aaron Brown

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Seoul Land and Seoul Grand Park For those times when you want it both ways, there’s Seoul Grand Park in Gwacheon, which has an amusement park and a zoo (and an art gallery, botanical gardens, and more). Get started with Seoul Land, built during the 1988 Seoul Olympics and reminiscent of Disney’s Epcot. Seoul Land is a fun place to go with friends or family, though roller coaster enthusiasts may not be satisfied. The lines are inevitably long, but at least a few of the rides are worth the wait. The Black Hole 2000 (the only real coaster here) is a fun oneloop ride, and Sky X is an exhilarating cross between bungee jumping and skydiving. Don’t waste your time at the Haunted House, though. Although listed as the fifth main attraction on Seoul Land’s website, the cheesy walk-through diorama is only made worse by dusty plastic models and narration completely in Korean.

Just next to Seoul Land is the Seoul Grand Park Zoo. In the dreary winter months, the animals all look a bit depressed, but when the sun comes out the place comes alive. From giraffes to rhinos to lizards, they’ve got your beast of choice. Recommended: slip inside the 30-meter-high enclosure full of majestic migratory birds. Not so much: the insectarium, which is every bit as cheesy inside as the giant plastic bug waving at you from outside.

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Both Seoul Land and Seoul Grand Park are within walking distance of Seoul Grand Park Stn. (line 4, ex. 2).

Seoul Land HOU R S 9:30 am – 9 pm C O ST Day-pass/admission is W29,000/W15,000 for adults, W25,000/W12,000 for teens, and W22,000/W10,000 for children.

I N F O seoulland.co.kr 02-509-6000 A D DR E S S 33 Makgye-dong, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do Seoul Grand Park HOU R S 9 am – 7 pm C O ST Adults W3,000, teens W2,000, children W1,000; the dolphin show is W2,000 I N F O grandpark.seoul.go.kr 02-500-7338 A D DR E S S 159-1 Makgye-dong, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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This small theme park is based around Woobang Tower in Duryu Park across from the stadiums. It’s normally pretty quiet, and queues for the rollercoasters are usually minimal, even in summer. The downside is that Woobang’s rollercoasters are fairly old and uncomfortable. If you’re anywhere near six feet tall you’ll probably leave with a sore neck and a headache. The aquarium underneath the tower is dull and uninteresting, with its animals confined to tiny, dark enclosures. Much more interesting is the SkyJump—a 123-meter drop from the Tower. Anyone daring enough to jump is rewarded with a photo and a certificate.

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HOU R S Mon – Fri 9 am – 8 pm, Sat – Sun 9 am – 10 pm DI R E C T IO N S Walking distance from Duryu Stn. (line 2, ex. 15) C O ST Day-pass/admission is W24,000/W11,000 for adults, W22,000/W7,800 for teens, and W19,000/W6,500 for children.

I N F O woobangland.co.kr 053-620-0001 A D DR E S S 302-11 Duryu-dong, Dalseo-gu, Daegu

Children’s Grand Park

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This sprawling recreation area includes an amusement park, zoo, and water playground. Visitors to the amusement park can ride roller coasters and the Viking, while the zoo houses over one hundred species across 12 exhibits, such as a marine animal house and deer-feeding area. An animal show takes place five times daily, and there are camels and miniature horses to be ridden. For an affordable and leisurely day out, Seoul Children’s Grand Park is a one-stop spot for outdoors family fun.

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HOU R S 9:30 am – 10 pm DI R E C T IO N S Children’s Grand Park station (line 7, exit 1) C O ST Admission to park and zoo is free.

Amusement park: W3,000 - W4,000 I N F O sisul.or.kr 02-450-9311 A D DR E S S 18 Neung-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

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Aiins World

B uc h e o n , G y e o ng g i Prov ince

Stroll by Stonehenge, get an eye of the Eiffel Tower, and visit Versailles—all in less than an hour. Hard to believe? At Aiins World in Bucheon, just west of Seoul, would-be globetrotters can see 1/25 scale miniatures of 109 famous landmarks. Walk around the world in 80 minutes with zones including Korea, Russia, Africa, Europe, and America. It’s worth two trips, once during the day to see the astonishing detail of the models and once at night to appreciate the exotic mood of the four-way lighting system in the park. Be sure to bring your camera for some unforgettable shots

by Dav id Carru t h that will baffle your friends.

HOU R S Weekdays 9:30 am – 7 pm, weekends 9:30 am – DI R E C T IO N S Take a taxi or bus 5-2 from Songnae Stn.

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C O ST Adults W8,500, teens W7,000, children W6,000 I N F O aiinsworld.com 032-320-6000 A D DR E S S 529-2 Sang-dong, Wonmi-gu, Bucheon-si,

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O World

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Daejeon has its share of the animal action. Zoo Land at O World is home to over 130 species of animals. Take a journey via bus on the African Safari to see tigers, elephants, and giraffes.

Other animals can be found in the walking Mountain Safari or from the observation deck at the Jungle Safari. O World also has Toy Land, an amusement park with both thrilling roller coasters and kiddy rides. From bumper cars to free-falls to mini free-falls for younger children, Joy Land has attractions for all ages.

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HOU R S Mon – Fri 9 am – 8 pm, Sat – Sun 9 am – 10 pm DI R E C T IO N S Take bus 311 or 314 from Daejeon Stn. C O ST W18,000 - W25,000 for the O World Pass (Zoo + Joy Land) I N F O oworld.kr 042-580-4820 A D DR E S S 39-1 Sajeong-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon

Even More Theme Parks Dongma Park

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Located in Busan Children’s Grand Park, Dongma Park is filled with kid-friendly rides such as bumper cars, teacups, and the Viking. W16,000 - W19,000 for an all-access pass. dongmapark.co.kr 051-803-4441

Gyeongju World Gyeongju, Gyeongsang Province Over 25 attractions including a 70-meter Megadrop and Korea’s first inverted roller coaster as well as family-friendly train rides.

W22,000 - W27,000 for an all-access pass. www.gjw.co.kr 054-745-7711

Kumdori Land Dae j e o n Play with Kumdori and Kumsuni, the king and queen of Kumdori Kingdom. Kumdori-themed rides, food, and shows.

W15,000 - W22,000 for an all-access pass. kumdori.co.kr 042-862-4000

Meworld B u san Located near Gwangalli beach, Meworld’s ferris wheel offers spectacular views of Gwangalli Bridge and Haeundae. W16,000 - W20,000 for an all-access pass. meworld.co.kr 051-750-6000

Tongdo Fantasia Yangsan, Gyeongsang Province The usual rides and concessions. W21,000 - W26,000 for an all-access pass. fantasia.co.kr 055-379-7000

Even More Zoos

Cheongju Land Cheongju, Chungcheong Province All kinds of mammals, birds, and reptiles are found at this zoo.

W500 - W1,000. cjuland.co.kr 043-200-4705

Jeonju Zoo Je o nj u, Je o l l a Prov ince Boasting over 106 species and 710 total animals, Jeonju Zoo is home to endangered animals like jaguars and hippopotamuses.

W400 - W1,300. zoo.jeonju.go.kr 063-281-2713

The Park B u san Located at Busan Children’s Grand Park. The Park is currently under renovation and will reopen later this year. thepark.co.kr 051-816-3871

ZooZoo G oyang , G y e o ng g i Prov ince Get even closer to the animals! Located just outside of Seoul, ZooZoo is an indoor and outdoor animal park that offers several hands-on, educational activities.

W5,000 - W19,500. themezoozoo.or.kr 031-962-4500

Wanna be in the water when the summer starts to sizzle? Stick around for the July edition’s feature on water parks, aquariums, and more H20 excitement!

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Cecil Beaton: Beauty of the Century What do Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo, and Elizabeth Taylor have in common? Aside from the obvious answer that they are all beautiful movie stars, they were also all photographed by Cecil Beaton. From his work documenting London society with Vogue in the 1920s to his stage and costume design for hit musicals like My Fair Lady in the 1950s, Beaton had the chance to meet and photograph the most powerful and popular figures of his day from Winston Churchill to Andy Warhol.

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Directed by Matthew Vaughn This dark comic tale of powerless superheroes is either going to push all the right buttons or all the wrong ones. If you’re a fan of Tarantino-esque cinema, with a penchant for dark, disturbing comedy, then this film is right up your street, but if you’re easily offended or have a weak stomach then you’d be better off sticking to a more family-friendly film.

Kick-Ass introduces us to high school loser Dave Lizewski (Aaron Johnson) whose fantasies about becoming a superhero turn into reality after he buys himself a scuba outfit and takes to the street. Unfortunately, Dave (AKA Kick-Ass) has no special powers and gets into some rather tricky situations as his popularity rises, especially when he is targeted by mob boss Frank D’Amico (Mark Strong). Help is at hand in the form of Big Daddy (an admirable performance by Nicolas Cage) and his 11-year-old daughter Hit Girl (the fantastic Chloë Grace Moretz). The trio takes on the mob in some eye-popping fight sequences that don’t shy away from blood and gore and are certainly not kid friendly.

Matthew Vaughn’s no-holds-barred action extravaganza keeps you on the edge of your seat while still laughing all the way, and Hit Girl is perhaps the greatest foulmouthed superhero character of recent years. If you like comic book movies and enjoy dark humor, then you’ll love Kick-Ass, but if you’re looking for gentler fare then rent yourself a copy of Spiderman and steer clear.

Movies

Blades of Blood 구르믈 버서난 달처럼

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Directed by Jun-ik Lee The release of this film marks the reintroduction of the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s subtitled film program. Thanks to the lovely people at CGV cinemas, Seoul residents will be getting twenty English-subtitled Korean films over the next year.

So get yourself down to the CGV cinemas in Yongsan, Myeongdong, Gangnam and Guro to experience Korean movies subtitled in English.

Blades of Blood is director Jun-ik Lee’s first historical drama since his smash hit King and the Clown in 2005. With his gorgeous cinematography and great sense of humor he has created a brilliant sword-fighting epic that deserves to be seen in cinemas.

It is the 16th century, the Japanese are threatening to invade and Korea has been thrown into political turmoil. Mong-hak Lee (Se38 | 10 Magazine June 2010

Iron Man 2

Directed by Jon Favreau

I went into Iron Man 2 with a sense of optimism. I’m a fan of the first film and have a soft spot for Robert Downey Jr., who plays narcissistic, world-saving billionaire Tony Stark. I enjoy big blockbusters with overblown budgets and star-studded casts. I like robots, I love superheroes and I adore big explosions.

The combination of Samuel L. Jackson, Don Cheadle, Scarlett Johansson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sam Rockwell and Mickey Rourke (as a big, burly, tattooed Russian physicist) sounded great. What could go wrong?

The story starts with Tony Stark revealed as Iron Man and loving the attention he’s getting.

Unfortunately the arc reactor that keeps him alive (and powers his suit) is slowly poisoning him, the US military want Iron Man for themselves and the Russian physicist wants to settle an old score.

There are big explosions, a few fights and Robert Downey Jr. is very charming, but the film loses its way and drags on a little too long. I wanted to be on the edge of my seat, but found myself slumped in my chair rather unexcited by the whole affair. Passable popcorn fun, but nowhere near as good as the first film.

ung-won Cha), leader of the Grand Alliance, is systematically killing all who stand against him in his quest to gain the throne. Angered by the murder of one of his friends, blind swordsman Junghak Hwang (Jeong-min Hwang in his best role to date) decides to take revenge on Lee and is joined by Gyeon-ja (Seong-hyeon Baek), the bastard son of one of the noblemen Lee has killed.

The action sequences are superbly shot and the relationship between Hwang and Gyeon-ja is beautifully handled. The film expertly switches from comedy to tragedy, all the while leading us towards the inevitable final conflict. Blades of Blood is a fantastic journey through old Korea and the blind swordsman Hwang puts Zatoichi to shame. Catch this on the big screen while you can!

New This Month (dates are subject to change) Tuesday, June 1st

Thursday, June 3rd North Face Germany/Austria Benno Furmann, Florian Lukas, Johanna Wokalek; dir. Philipp Stolzl. Two teams of climbers tackle a perilous rock face in the Alps. nordwand-film.de The Servant 방자전 Korea Ju-hyeok Kim, Seung-beom Ryu, Yeo-jeong Jo; dir. Dae-woo Kim. This retelling adds a twist to the the familiar Chunhyang story. bangja2010.co.kr Maradona by Kusturica Spain/France Diego Maradona, Emir Kusturica; dir. Emir Kusturica. This documentary follows the life of celebrated Argentinean football star Diego Maradona Edge of Darkness England/USA Mel Gibson, Ray Winstone, Danny Huston; dir. Martin Campbell. A detective’s investigation into his daughter’s death uncovers some nasty secrets. edge2010.co.kr The Ghost Writer France/Germany/ England Ewan McGregor, Joe Bernthal, Pierce Brosnan; dir. Roman Polanski. A ghost writer is hired to write the memoirs of a former prime minister with a dark past. theghostwriter-movie.com Thursday, June 10th The Karate Kid USA/China Jackie Chan, Jaden Smith, Taraji P. Henson; dir. Herald Zwart. In this remake of the 1984 movie, an American boy in China learns kung fu to fight off local bullies. sonypictures.com/movies/thekaratekid 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.

Ghost 귀 Korea Ye-ri Kim, Kkotbi Kim, dir. Myeong-jun Yeo and Eun-gyeong Jo. A collection of ghost stories set in a school where children have a bad habit of going missing.

A Barefoot Dream 맨발의 꿈 Korea Hui-sun Park, Chang-seok Go, Jin-ung Jo; dir. Kim Tae-gyun. A has-been soccer star teaches the game to struggling kids in East Timor. dream2010.co.kr Sex and the City 2 USA Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon; dir. Michael Patrick King.

In their second film, New York’s fabulous four show us what goes down after “I Do”. sexandthecitymovie.co

Lego: The Adventures of Clutch Powers USA Ryan McPartlin, Yvonne Strahovski, Paul Michael Glaser; dir.

Howard E. Baker. A group of heroes travel through space and time to foil an evil wizard in this first-ever full-length animation from Lego.

Thursday, June 17th StreetDance 3D USA Nichola Burley, Charlotte Rampling, Rachel McDowall; dir. Max Giwa, Dania Pasquini. A street dance crew and ballet dancers work together as the Street Dance Championships approach. streetdancethemovie.co.uk No Impact Man USA Colin Beavan, Michelle Conlin; dir.

Laura Gabbert, Justin Schein. This documentary covers a New York family’s effort to live without negatively affecting the environment. noimpactproject.org Thursday, June 24th Magic 요술 Korea Ji-gyu Lim, Hyeon-jin Seo, Jeong-uk Kim; dir. Hye-seon Gu. Music is both setting and background for the rivalry between talented students at a conservatory. blog.naver.com/yosul2010 Knight and Day USA Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Peter Sarsgaard; dir. James Mangold. A fugitive couple cross the globe on a dazzling but dangerous adventure. knightanddaymovie.com The Runaways USA Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Michael Shannon; dir. Floria Sigismondi.

This biopic follows the all-girl rock band the Runaways from 1975 – 1977. therunaways.com Sorority Row USA Brianan Evigan, Leah Pipes, Rumer Willis; dir. Stewart Hendler. In this slasher film a serial killer stalks sorority members hiding a shocking secret. thetapi-ordie.com TBA Hear Me Taiwan Eddie Peng, Ivy Chen, Michelle Chen; dir. Fen-fen Cheng. A delivery boy falls in love with a girl who is hard of hearing. blog.naver.com/hearme0617 Into the Fire 포화속으로 Korea Sang-u Gweon, Seon-won Cha, Jin-hui Park; dir. Jae-han Lee.The tragic story of seventy-one student soldiers caught up in the Korean War. remember-71.co.kr 10 Magazine June 2010 | 39

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A Chinese Odyssey I: Pandora’s Box Hong Kong Stephen Chow, Kar-Ying Law; dir. Jeffrey Lau. This slapstick comedy is a tongue-in-cheek look at the famous Chinese novel Journey to the West.

The A-Team USA Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Jessica Biel; dir. Joe Carnahan. In this remake of the 1980s TV show, four former soldiers try to clear their names after being branded as criminals. ateam-movie.com

Hyori Lee H-Logic Mnet Media

With Hyori Lee’s reputation as one of the most successful female pop stars of Korea, it’s no surprise that her fourth album H-Logic caused a sensation immediately upon its release -- even before the plagiarism rumors escalated. Setting aside the accusations for a moment, H-Logic isn’t necessarily at the height of the pop curve anyway: instead, the album brings a sultry hip hop to the vocals, as in “Love Sign” and “100 Percent,” two of the

Scorpions

Sting in the Tail Sony/Columbia Proving once again the old adage that age and experience will outdo youth and enthusiasm every time, German rock gods Scorpions have delivered another tour-de-force that should have any fan of their brand of metallic rock reaching for his wallet. Sting in the Tail is the band’s 17th album and has just become the group’s most successful release in more than 20 years. It also heralds the band’s next world tour, which kicked off in Germany on May 13th. All the riveting elements of the Scorps trademark sound is here: Klaus Meine’s vibrato wail drives every tune with nary a pause, and the instrumental prowess of the band, honed over 40 years of endeavor never falters.

This album reaches back to the “Rock You Like a Hurricane” days in its intensity, but carries that fervent edge well into these modern times. Right from the apropos opening cut, “Raised On Rock,” to the – dare I say it – reflective coda of “The Best Is Yet To Come,” these enduring legends of the hard rock pantheon lay it all down and, genre notwithstanding, score another one for

by M ic h ae l B erry the old guys!

hardest songs on the album that require far less gymnastics than sheer speed. Perhaps this is what sets Lee apart from the her passive, cell-phone-endorsing peers: the ability to show a tough, sometimes aggressive indifference even in the midst of song titles like “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” that shill independence as if it came in a bottle. Unfortunately, not acknowledging where one has taken a large portion of one’s material from can cause even the most sincere efforts at fierceness to look as clichéd as pop’s oldest allegation; still, when it comes to Lee, even the most dishonorable intentions can

by A nna Or z e l sound noble.

Jaga Jazzist

One-Armed Bandit Ninja Tune Coming from the same eclectic music scene in Norway that gave us The Crimetime Orchestra, Cinematic Orchestra, and Mathias Eick, Jaga Jazzist, whose brand of accessible discordance refuses to accept any form of easy definition, offer up their first album in five years and show that the moniker “progressive music” – in its broadest sense – not only is alive and well, but is setting new standards in musical exploration.

Sounding like a cross between Gentle Giant, Charles Mingus, and Frank Zappa mixed with the best of Norwegian electro/nu jazz à la the Jazzland stable, this band absolutely deserves the appellation “original.” Ranging far and wide across the sonic landscape of the free-form musical realm, Jaga Jazzist utilize everything from hard electronics (“220 V/Spectral”), through incessant percussion (“Toccata”), string-bending excursions (“One-Armed Bandit”), and musical hodge-podges (“Prognissekongen”) to lay down a truly 21st century sound. This is one of the most interesting albums of the year and should be given a

by M ic h ae l B erry real listen.

Books This month, the theme of our reviews is fantasy. So hop on your unicorn and follow us as we read.

Boneshaker C herie P riest

Boneshaker was a name for the original bicycle, and Cherie Priest, in her book of the same title, not only takes us on a ride, but also manages to rattle things around. Featuring one of the classic steampunk tropes, the airship, Priest also manages to work in industrial accidents on an epic scale, maternal love, and that most essential literary ingredient, the zombie! In an extremely alternate reality, Civil War-era miners unleash a hideous shuddering catastrophe. Some of the character 40 | 10 Magazine June 2010

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names had me shaking my head: Leviticus Blue, Lucy O’Gunning, Briar Wilkes? Still, the pace is ferocious and the story well told.

At Boneshaker’s heart lies a rather conventional and reassuring story of mother-son love, and the story is told from their alternating perspectives. Just when you think you might have your hands on the wheel of this novel, it twists off the road at its conclusion, and it is a stunning feat. If you like science fiction, steampunk, alternate histories, or just plain well-written work, this is one to pick up. 416 pages, W19,190

Glenn Beck's Common Sense G le n n B eck

Glenn Beck’s Common Sense is common, but utterly without sense. Lifting its title from the classic by Thomas Paine (A bit like David Duke making a home movie and

Burning Lamp A ma n da Q u ick

Returning to something resembling reality, we have Burning Lamp. Matching a criminal on the verge of madness with a crusading young woman and her lamp, this is the second novel of the Dreamlight Series from bestselling author Quick. It pairs crime lord Griffin Winters (those names again), a man with an empire and a hereditary curse, with the orphaned and magically adept Adelaide Pyne. Adelaide possesses a magic lamp, the only artifact that can save Winters from madness. Other forces, even more nefarious, are also at work, and Winters and Pyne are forced into a partnership that is substantially enhanced by their mutual attraction. Fastpaced and adroitly plotted, the story is sometimes predictable, but overall quite good. 352 pages, W26,470

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3D Strikes Back

3D is not h i ng new. a selection of games in From the blue-and-red3D provided you have An In-Depth Look at the Next Dimension glasses of the 50s to its an internet connection of Home Entertainment rebirth with IMAX, it’s to download the latest been around for a while. software. At the moBut now it’s in your living room. Perhaps you’ve ment, the PS3 is unable to play Blu-ray 3D movalready seen the 3D displays splashed over Sam- ies, but an update scheduled for sometime in the sung ads as of late. If you’re still not sure what next year will fix this. the fuss is all about, here are the basics.

When you set out to buy your home entertain3D television sets are at the heart of the latest ment system, you should make sure you see the developments in home entertainment. Just like a actual display working. Since the difference in normal TV, the new televisions have receivers for quality between similarly sized displays can be broadcast programming. Only 3D content will quite dramatic, look beyond size and focus on appear in 3D, of course; all other programming quality. Try to watch something with a lot of will remain in the usual 2D form. But with televi- motion and contrast, as this is where you will sion broadcasters taking these developments seri- notice any problems with quality. Something ously, you can expect the number of 3D shows to else you’ll want to think about is HDMI 1.4, grow significantly over the next few years. Get which provides for maximum compatibility.

Another essential aspect to consider before started with SKY 3D, the first 3D channel in Koselecting your TV is the glasses (which are rea and the world.

Not so keen on seeing Korean dramas in 3D? included in the purchase). Make sure you try Consider getting yourself a 3D-enabled Blu- them on and think about how they are going to ray player. This allows you to watch not only feel for a full two-hour movie. There are a few standard Blu-ray movies, but also the enhanced companies working on making 3D displays 3D versions. If you already have a Blu-ray player, that don’t require the use of glasses, but they you can still invest in 3D Blu-rays, but they will aren’t yet readily available to consumers and are said to be less dramatic than the ones that only play back in the traditional 2D format.

If you own a Sony Playstation 3, you can play use glasses.

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bnpparibas.co.kr 02-317-1700 HSBC 02-311-0060 Websites shown are specifically for the Korean branches of listed foreign banks.

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calling it Citizen Kane), Beck’s book attempts to place Teddy and Franklin Roosevelt into bed with Karl Marx and then informs the stunned reader (stunned, that is, if the reader graduated high-school) that this unlikely troika’s shared ideology was why the Japanese were interned in concentration camps in World War II. Logical leaps here are of Cirque De Soleil acrobatic level and only loosely tied together by a hatred of “intellectuals,” by which Beck seems to mean people he disagrees with, or who went to colleges that Beck’s SAT scores denied him. Keep this one in mind next time you need a gag gift.

174 pages, W14,390

Foodie finds

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A Great Escape Berlin

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hen dining, the flavor of the food is just one factor that makes a great experience. The atmosphere of a restaurant enhances or detracts from the food.

Otherwise, we’d all just eat at home. The restaurant and café Berlin occupies enviable real estate for a dining establishment. Planted at the edge of the hill overlooking the entrance to Itaewon, the dining room takes advantage of its precarious perch with large windows and a subdued interior that focuses the gaze on the view outside. It’s a perfect place to catch up with a friend or enjoy some repose with a cup of tea.

Their teas are some of the stars. Specialty tea concoctions (W7,000), formulated by a traditional medicine doctor, each claim to give the drinker a special boost in certain areas, like stress relief. Add to that a bar that serves a pleasing Beefeater and tonic (W6,000), and you can have your poison plus antidote.

Despite its moniker, you won’t find wurst und kartoffeln at Berlin. Instead the menu brims with exotic dishes and twists on old faves. The appetizers alone are praiseworthy.

The Samosas with Roasted Pepper Mayo (W6,000) are light crispy shells with savory vegan fillings. The roasted pepper mayo should be bottled and sold at the supermarket.

It’s instantly something I want to use for everything. In fact, I saved it for dipping other food items. The Thai-style Chicken & Mushroom Dim Sum (W6,000) is comforting with just the right amount of heat, with earthy mushrooms and chicken, wrapped in neat transparent bubbles of delicate rice paper.

The real treats come with the main courses. The Thai Green Curry Vermicelli

(W10,000) entices with a rich and creamy sauce pushing strong basil aromas, served with micro-thin angel hair rice noodles.

The curry tastes so good that I wish they had some bread to mop up the leftover yumminess.

Berlin also serves Fish Tempura & Chips (W16,000) with salad and wasabi mayo, a Japanese fish and chips. That makes it worth the trip. Ask for a little soy sauce to replace the malt vinegar, and you have the perfect Anglo-Nippon creation. The fish is light with a crust that shatters. The chips go great with that roasted red pepper mayo mentioned above, so see if you can save it from the samosas or make an extra special request.

Whether it’s dinner, a snack, a cocktail, or a relaxing tea, Berlin creates a haven for conversation and contemplation away from the business of the streets below.

10 Magazine reimburses reviewers for their meals and never notifies restaurants that they will be reviewed.

English menus and English-speaking staff Allowed Great veggie appetizers and mains At the bottom of stairs with no handicap access Reservation accepted Great unique atmosphere with sophisticated bistro dishes Watch out for the wanna-be artists W6,000 – W26,000

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02-749-0903 457-1 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea, 140-858

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Cheap Eats

It’s Tuesday night. Starving? Check. Broke? Double check.

Whether it’s your belly or bank account that’s grumbling you can enjoy delicious food at discounted prices on Tuesdays in Itaewon, where restaurants, bars, and pubs offer deals on some of their most popular dishes. From finger food to a hearty meal, there’s something for everyone. Tables fill up at a frightening speed once dinnertime approaches, so go early or get

by S h ir l e y H wan g ready for a wait.

3 Alley Pub W H A T : W300 wings (Minimum 10 wings + drink order). Popular flavors: honey garlic, hot. W HEN : 5 – 10 pm. W HERE : The alley behind the Hamilton. Itaewon Stn., ex. 1. C O NT A C T : 3alleypub.com, 02-749-3336 Dillinger’s W H A T : Burger and fries for W5,000 (half price) W HEN : 4 pm – late (kitchen till 11:30 pm) W HERE : Itaewon Stn. ex.

1 past Outback Steakhouse C O NT A C T : dillingersbar@gmail.com, 02-793-7232 Hollywood Grill W H A T : 250g New York Steak with baked potato or french fries for W13,500 with a drink order. W HEN : 4 – 11:30 pm.

W HERE : Near Itaewon Stn., ex. 2. C O NT A C T : 02-749-1659 Panchos W H A T : Free taco with an imported beer. Choose from soft or hard shell, chicken, beef, or bean.

W HEN : 5 – 10 pm.

W HERE : Near Itaewon Stn., ex. 3.

C O NT A C T : 02-792-4767 Rocky Mountain Tavern WHAT: W300 wings (Minimum 10 wings + drink order). 11 different flavors, including popular “creamy cool.” WHEN: 6 pm – midnight.

WHERE: Walk straight from Itaewon Stn., ex. 3 and it’s on the right up the stairs. CONTACT: rockymountaintavern.com, 010-5775-2327 Sam Ryan’s W H A T : W500 pork ribs (Minimum 10 ribs + drink order). W HEN : 4–10 pm. W HERE : The alley behind the Hamilton above 3 Alley Pub. Itaewon Stn., ex. 1. C O NT A C T : samryans.com, 02-749-7933 Vin Vino W H AT :

W2,000 tapas with each glass of wine. Tapas include spicy potato wedges, steamed mussels, pasta bowls, and bruschetta. W HEN : 5–11 pm. W HERE : Next to IP Boutique Hotel (Itaewon Hotel).

C O NT A C T : vinvino.co.kr, 02-711-9171 Wolfhound W H A T : 2-for-1 fish and chips for W12,900. W HEN : 12 pm – closing.

W HERE : Across from Hamilton Hotel take first right. C O NT A C T : wolfhoundpub.com, 02-749-7971

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With an opening party, film festival, street parade, lectures, and after party, the Korean Queer Cultural Festival has done Seoul proud.

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es, you read that right. Celebrating its 11th year, the Korean Queer Culture Festival (KQCF) kicks off on May 29th with an opening party at Lipstick Lounge Club in Itaewon (9 pm, W15,000) and finishes with a flashy street parade in Jongno followed by an afterparty at Energy Factory (Club EF) on June 12th.

A number of events take place during the week leading up to the parade. You can catch a queer themed film at the Seoul LGBT Film Festival (SeLFF) running at the Seoul Art Cinema in Nakwong Dong from June 4th – 8th or support the arts by visiting the photography exhibition at the Korean Sexual Minority Culture Human Rights Center.

Of course, the crowd puller is the Pride Parade that kicks off on the afternoon of Saturday, March 12th in Jongno in the heart of Seoul. Expect to catch a glimpse of saucy drag queens, colorfully clad youth and curious foreigners parading down two blocks of the Cheonggyecheon Stream. During the opening ceremony of the parade, there will also be an event marking the 10th anniversary of actor Hong Seok-cheon’s coming out.

Come to the event a little early to get your face painted, buy some prideful souvenirs, and prepare yourself for the march. You can stand on the street and watch the spectacle float by or jump into the promenade and wave your rainbow flag at the spectators—most of whom will probably be wondering just what the heck is going on. Note that to protect the privacy of the participants, photography and reporting at the event are only possible after you have received a press card.

When the parade is over, the party gets going. Purchase your after party ticket and hop on the free shuttle bus at 7 pm that goes straight to Club EF in Itaewon. kqcf.org 0505-303-5626 Left: actor Seok-cheon Hong Bottom: Laura

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n a country often characterized by conformity, a breath of the truly strange can be welcome.

But you may have to dig deep to find the flipside of Korean culture. A good to place to see some off-beat performances is RUF Projects. Located in Gyeongnidan, just down the hill from the Hyatt Hotel and near Noksapyeong Stn. (line 6, ex. 2), this venue has a regular rotation of acoustic artists, dramatic performances and traditional Korean dance.

From 8 pm until late every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night, owner Nam Hyung opens this DIY café-cum-venue for light food, cocktails, and an ever-evolving lineup of performers. A fashion photographer who recently returned from Paris, Nam hopes to expand to two other locations in Seoul later this year but for now is actively recruiting artists who wish to participate in all sorts of concept-driven art. “I want art that allows the audience to explore being something different,” he says of his performers, one of whom recently staged an original one-act play in mixed Korean and English, featuring two asylum inmates conversing with a tire.

Whether the idea is simple acoustic performances or looped dog barks performed on the keyboard (you’ll just have to trust us on this), RUF Projects offers a great opportunity to witness and participate in something which diverges from the norms of live music and art performance. Nam now opens his cafe during the week as well to give musicians and artists a space to spend time, collaborate, and be exposed to new ideas.

More specific information and the upcoming weekend’s lineup can be found at MagazineProjects.com (Korean).

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obtained them 80 years ago. National Museum of Korea Through June 27th Seong-geun Jeon’s Hangeul Ceramics Exhibit Sejong Center.

10:30 am – 10:30 pm. Closed Mon Through June 30th Hyeon-ok Park’s Flower Pictures Dream Forest Art Center.

Miasamgeori Stn. (line 4, ex. 2).

Closed Mon. Free. 02-2289-5401

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Through July 4th The Moon Is the Oldest Clock: Floating Hours National Museum of 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 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

Cecil Beaton, Elizabeth Taylor, 1953 Cecil Beaton Studio Archive at Sotheby’s

Art July 24th

Cecil Beaton: Beauty of the Century Continued from p.37 This exhibit, held at the Seoul Arts Center, focuses on the stunning 20th century actresses whose beauty Beaton’s artistic genius has recorded for posterity. And not to leave out the star of the show, you can also get a glimpse of Beaton seen through his own lens in some choice self-portraits. Nambu Terminal Stn. (line 3, ex. 5). Cecil Beaton. 11 am – 8 pm. Closed June 28th. Adults W9,000, teens W8,000, children W6,000. cecilbeaton.co.kr

Design & Fashion June 8th Dongdeok Women’s University Fashion Design Exhibit The work of the graduating seniors in the fashion design department at Dongdeok Women’s University will be displaying their work in a fashion show and an illustration exhibit held at SETEC. Free.

02-940-4130

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 June 3rd “Beautiful Mountains and Rivers” Exhibit Featuring artwork depicting the four Korean rivers that are endangered by recent construction projects. Seoul Arts Center. 11 am – 8 pm. Free Through June 4th Joseon Dynasty Art Leeum Samsung Museum of Art near Hangangjin St. (line 6, ex. 1). leeum.org 02-2014-6901

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Through July 25th Tomb Paintings of Goguryeo If you’re tired of placid paintings of Joseon women washing their clothes in the stream, head back to Goguryeo (37 BC – AD 667) for these paintings of landscapes and the “four symbols” (dragon, tiger, phoenix, and turtle).

National Museum of Korea Through August 22nd Auguste Rodin

The Thinker

June 10th – 15th Mokwoohoe International Art Fair Seoul Art Center. 11 am – 8 pm. Adults W2,000, students and minors free Through June 13th A Day at the Museum: “Fantastic Fairy Tales” These fourteen sculptures and installations are located in the grassy area in front of the Seoul Museum of Art in downtown Seoul.

June 18th – 23rd Exhibit of the Korean Watercolor Artists Association Seoul Art Center. 11 am – 8 pm June 20th – July 4th Joongang Fine Arts Contest Exhibit Sponsored by the Joongang Daily.

Seoul Art Center. Adults W3,000, minors W2,000 June 22nd - August 29th 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

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Mountains and the Sound of the Coming Spring Featuring artwork by Ae-yeong Kim. Seonggok Art Museum.

Adults W5,000, teens W4,000 Myeong-ho Lee “Artist of Tomorrow” Exhibit Seonggok Art Museum. Adults W5,000, teens W4,000

Through June 13th Exciting World of Animation 3D screenings of Thomas and Friends, Shrek, and other animation favorites along with a claymation workshop. Seoul Arts Center near Nambu Terminal St. (line 3, ex. 5). 11 am – 8 pm. W14,000. worldofanimation.co.kr 02-580-1300

June 9th – 29th Memory and Healing Featuring artists from the 21 countries that dispatched troops and medics to fight in the Korean War. Sejong Center. 018-324-0808

June 25th – September 26th Modern English Landscape Paintings This is your chance to assess the artistic value of 18th and 19th century English landscape paintings by masters like J.M.W. Turner and John Constable.

Seoul Art Center. 11 am – 8 pm

Through June 6th Blue Dot Asia 2010 Seoul Arts Center.

11 am – 8 pm. 02-3701-1620

Through June 8th Dreamaker Art and Toy No longer just children’s playthings, toys are the inspiration for the work in this exhibit.

Lotte Gallery is located in the Lotte Department Store near Euljiro 1-ga Stn. (line 2, ex. 7). 10:30 am – 7:30 pm. avenuel.co.kr

June 6th Doll Free Market Seoul They’ve got dolls, but they’re definitely not free. Walk through rows and rows of doll-laden tables and if you’ve got the cash add a few to your own collection.

At the aT Center in Yangjae-dong.

11 am – 4:30 pm. W4,000. racsil.cafe24.com, racsil@empal.com

“The Hand of God”: Rodin RetrospectiveThe famous French sculptor Rodin shaped the development of modern sculpture by departing from ideal, thematic forms and taking a realistic approach that celebrates the individuality of the figure. To see the work of this influential artist, visit the Seoul Museum of Art near City Hall St. (line 1 and 2, ex. 10). Tue – Sat 10 am – 9 pm, Sun & holidays 10 am – 8 pm.

Closed Mon. Adults W12,000, teens W10,000, children W8,000 rodinseoul.com 1577-8968

Through June 19th “Rough Impact” Exhibit In the Art Garden at the Sejong Center

Through December 26th “Flight” Exhibit A number of young Korean artists explore the themes of youth, challenge, and the future. Mapo Arts Center. 10 am – 6 pm.

Closed Mon. Free

Through June 20th “The Aroma of Flowers Filling a Room” Exhibit The ten large peonythemed folding screens are on exhibit for the first time since the museum

June 2nd – 8th Financial News 10th Anniversary Exhibit Works contributed by more than 100 artists. Sejong Center.

11:30 am – 8:30 pm. 011-436-1626

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 genre-bending 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 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 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 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

EDITOR’S PICK

Theater & Dance May 29th – June 13th

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

VENUES Arko Arts Theater Hyehwa Stn. (line 4, ex. 2). arko.or.kr 02-760-4840 aT Center Yangjae-dong atcenter.co.kr 02-6300-1114 COEX Samsung Stn. (line 2). coex.co.kr 02-6000-0114 Hoam Art Hall hoamarthall.org 02-751-9606 LG Arts Center Yeoksam Stn. (line 2, ex. 7). lgart.com 02-2005-0114 Mapo Arts Center Daeheung Stn. (line 6, ex. 2). mapoartcenter.or.kr 02-3274-8600 National Museum of Korea Ichon Stn. (line4, ex.2). Tue, Wed, Fri 9 am – 6 pm. Wed, Sat 9 am – 8 pm. Sun 9 am – 7 pm. museum.go.kr 02-2077-9000 National Theater of Korea Shuttle available from Dongguk Univ. Stn. (line 3, ex. 6). ntok.go.kr 02-2280-4114

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Can you spell Crepuscule? How about Omphaloskepsis? The participants in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee hope they can. Presented by the Seoul Players, this musical is about six quirky kids (played by adults) competing in a bee, including a boy with a magic foot, a girl with two ultra-competitive dads and a genius who speaks six languages. The bee is overseen by three equally eccentric adults who invite four audience members to participate at each performance. Winner of two Tony Awards, Spelling Bee is a hilarious, light-hearted musical for everyone who has lived through the pains of adolescence. Fri 8 pm, Sat 8 pm, Sun 5 pm. Roofers in Itaewon.

W10,000. Suitable for children 12 and up. Presented in English (no Korean subtitles). Reserve tickets at seoulspellingbee@ gmail.com. seoulplayers.com 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.

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 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

Nowon Culture and Arts Center nowonart.kr 02-951-3355 Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Gwanghwamun Stn. (line 5, ex. 8). sejongpac.or.kr 1544-1887 Seoul Art Center Nambu Terminal Stn. (line 3, ex. 5). sac.or.kr 02-580-1300 Seoul Museum of Art City Hall Stn. (line 1 and 2, ex. 10). seoulmoa.seoul.go.kr 02-120 SETEC (Seoul Trade Exhibition Center) Hagyeoul Stn (line 3, ex. 1). setec.or.kr 02-2222-3811 Sungkok Art Museum Gwanghwamun Stn. (line 5). 10 am – 6 pm. Closed Mon. Adults W5,000, students W4,000. sungkokmuseum.com 02-737-7650

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Korea Opera Festival: A Month of Verdi

During the month of June, three major operas by Giuseppe Verdi will be staged at the Seoul Arts Center. From the 7th to 10th is Rigoletto, which is about a Duke, his hunchbacked jester Rigoletto, and a curse put on them both. From the 16th to 19th is Aida, which portrays an Ethiopian princess who is captured and brought into slavery in Egypt. Egyptian Radames struggles between his love for Aida and his loyalty to Pharaoh.

From the 25th to 28th is La Traviata, a story of love and misunderstanding between Violetta, a courtesan, and Alfredo, a nobleman. All three operas commence at 7:30 pm at the Opera Theater in the Seoul Arts Center. (La Traviata Sun 4 pm, 7:30 pm). W30,000 - W250,000. 02-543-2351

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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

- W30,000

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

June 12th - 13th Carmen Carmen the musical in Flamenco style. Sejong Center. Sat 6 pm, Sun 7:30. W55,000 - W110,000

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

Hofesh Shechter Company’s “Political Mother” Ten dancers from the U.K. performing complex and powerful choreography, set to live drums and electric guitars. LG Arts Center.

4 pm. W30,000 - W70,000

June 12th – July 11th The Little Dragon: English Play for Children LATT For more Through June 2nd detailed venue Children’s Theatre, Korea’s only Youth Performing Arts English-language theater information, Festival A month-long festival of company, presents a return see p. 47 plays and concerts geared season of the acclaimed musical toward children. National Theater The Little Dragon. The play takes you on of Korea. Prices vary a journey of danger and delight. LATT Children’s Theater near Yangjae St. (line Through July 4th 3, ex. 5). Wed 4 pm, Sat 3 & 6 pm (2nd & Taekwon Monkey In the monkey 4th Sat 12 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm), Sun 1 & 4 world, there was a legend that if you pm. W30,000. 36 months and older. became good enough at Taekwondo, lattct.com 02-5600-999 you would turn into a human. This performance is a Taekwondo festival June 13th - July 6th among such “monkeys.” Sejong Center.

The Mission A musical based on the Weekdays 8 pm, Sat 3 pm, 6 pm, original screenplay by Robert Bolt, with Sun 2 pm, 5 pm. W20,000 music by Andrea and Ennio Morricone.

Weekdays 8 pm, Sat 3 pm, 7:30 pm, Through June 8th Sun 2 pm, 6:30 pm. Closed Monday.

International Modern Dance W60,000 - W200,000 Festival Dancers and dance groups from all over Korea and abroad come June 17th - 20th together to perform and create new art Peter Brook’s “11 and 12” Two-time Tony together. Arko Arts Theater. W10,000 Award and Emmy Award-winning director W30,000. modafe.org 02-763-5351 Peter Brook’s play set in French colonial June 2nd West Africa. A tribe disputes whether a Ballet with a Story Familiar music and particular prayer should be said 11 or 12 dance with commentary for all times, and this dispute leads to division, audiences to learn and understand the violence, and a tragic chain of events. LG stories behind ballets. Guro Arts Valley Arts Center. Weekdays 8 pm, Sat 3 pm, Theater. 4 pm. W7,000 - W10,000 7 pm, Sun 4 pm. W30,000 - W70,000 Jin Yeob Cha, Seung Hee Yang, Kyung Yung Kim at MODAFE Modern dance. Arko Arts Theater.

8 pm. W15,000 - W20,000

June 18th - 19th Cosi Fan Tutte Korea and China meet Mozart in this opera. Mapo Art Center.

Fri 8 pm, Sat 4 pm, 8 pm

June 4rd - 5th Donizetti’s Two Lovers See parts of two of Italian Gaetano Donizetti’s famous operas Don Pascale and The Elixir of Love. Mapo Art Center. Fri 4 pm, Sat 3 & 7 pm. Sat at 3 pm is piano only, W30,000. W30,000 - 70,000

June 19th Mahler Symphony No. 5 and Gaite Parisienne A ballet about the death of a lover and the confession of love. Nowon Culture and Arts Center. 2 pm, 6 pm.

W20,000 - W25,000

June 4th - 6th The Adventures of Pinocchio A children’s opera with music by British composer Jonathan Dove. Sejong Center. Fri 7:30 pm, Sat & Sun 2 pm, 6 pm. W50,000 - W70,000 June 5th Korea Salsa Competition & Festival Live House AX. ax-korea.com Nirvana Nights: Garden of Eden This retelling of the Garden of Eden story features an all-female cast using belly dance in eighteen different scenes.

Theater Zero in Hongdae. 10:30 pm, W10,000. eshebellydancer.com June 6th Liquid Loft This Austrian dance group defies “naturalness” onstage via creative choreography. Arko Arts Theater.

4 pm. W20,000 - W30,000 Vertigo Dance Company This dance company from Jerusalem is built upon the sensation of spinning out of control not only in the air, but in relationships as well. Arko Arts Theater. 8 pm. W20,000

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June 10th - 20th Lady Macbeth: The Play Powerful movement, powerful music to stir the senses. Arko Arts Theater. Weekdays 8 pm, Sat, Sun, Thurs 4 pm. W30,000

June 19th - 27th Noridan’s Ping Pang Pong Noridan is an up-and-coming performance group that promotes sustainability and social vitality. Be revitalized by this energetic musical about lonely children who visit the Ping Pang Pong festival. Guro Arts Valley. Weekdays 7:30 pm, Sat 3 pm, 7 pm, Sun 4 pm.

Closed Mondays. W15,000 - W20,000.

June 23rd - 27th Don Pascale: The Opera Donizetti’s comic opera about a rich uncle who tries to prevent his nephew and heir from marrying against his will. Sejong Center.

Weekdays 7:30 pm, Sat 3 pm, 7:30 pm, Sun 5 pm. W10,000 - W70,000 Young Choreographers’ Creative Performance Nine young choreographers’ works include ballet and modern dance. Arko Arts Theater.

4:30 pm, 7:30 pm. Closed on 24th & 26th. W20,000 June 25th - 26th Town Musicians of Bremen This children’s musical about a donkey, dog, cat, and rooster is an adaptation of the

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Concerts June 12th

Mika Live in Seoul

The last time Mika was in Korea, tickets to his concert sold out within ten minutes. He has become a pop sensation since his debut in 2007 with tracks “Grace Kelly,” “Happy Ending,” and “Big Girl.” Upbeat, fun, and dangerously addictive, Mika’s songs are filled with energy and soul. The concert is to take place at 6 pm at Olympic Hall, and starting from 8:30 pm is a broadcast of the Korea-Greece World Cup Match at the same location. The dress code is red. W77,000 - W99,000.

For tickets, call 1544-1555. folktale by the Brothers Grimm. Nowon Culture and Arts Center. Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 2 pm, 5 pm. W20,000 - W25,000

Concerts Through June 28th Hyu-Mon Concert Hyu stands for 休, meaning rest. This concert series takes place in various locations throughout Seoul, providing a time of musical rest on Mondays. Free. mapoartcenter.or.kr Through June 30th Samcheonggak Premium Lunch Concert “JAMI” Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 12 pm at Samcheonggak Ilhwadang. W50,000 includes a concert, meal, and traditional Korean tea. 02-765-3700 June 2nd Modern Music Ensemble ECLAT Sejong Center June 2nd - 5th

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W40,000 - W100,000 June 3rd Soliall Philhamonic Orchestra Seoul Arts Center. 8 pm. W10,000 - W70,000 World Cup Victory Korea! Concert Hoping for victory with the Prime Philharmonic Orchestra and musical stars at the Sejong Center. 7:30 pm.

W10,000 - W50,000 June 4th Yiruma Concert Pianist, composer, and producer Yiruma has redefined new age music in Korea with his sweet, sentimental melodies. Hits include “River Flows in You” and “Kiss the Rain.”

Nowon Culture and Arts Center.

7:30 pm. W30,000 - W40,000 June 4th - 5th Time to Rock Festival Live music by bands including YB, Next, and the Kim Chang Wan Band. Nanji Han River Park in World Cup Park near World Cup Stadium Station (line 6, ex. 1). Fri 5 pm, Sat 1 pm. Internet tickets W22,000 W33,000, on-site purchase W33,000 - W44,000. 1566-1369 June 5th Harmony and Peace Concert The Korea Male Chorus and OB Chorus of Doshisha University in Japan harmonize at the National Theater of Korea. 7 pm. W10,000 - W30,000

Jazz Guitarist Pat Metheny’s “Orchestrion” With 17 Grammy Awards and three gold albums under his belt, Pat Metheny is one of the most successful jazz musicians of our time. In this unique solo concert he creates music with many instruments with the help of technology. LG Arts Center.

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Indie Band Moools in Concert One of the most influential indie acts in Tokyo today, moools draw comparisons to Talking Heads and The Pixies. Rolling Hall in Seoul. 10:30 pm. W15,000 in advance, W18,000 at the door. supercolorsuper.com Japanese Acoustic Guitar Duo GONTITI

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W50,000 - W70,000 June 6th Classical Guitarist Göran Söllscher Swedish award-winning classical guitarist to perform with his 11-stringed guitar.

Hoam Art Hall. 5 pm. W30,000 - W50,000 Emerson String Quartet This New York-based quartet has won nine Grammy Awards and has released over twenty albums since 1976. LG Arts Center. 7 pm. W30,000 - W30,000 Friendly Flute Ensemble Nine flutists and one double-bassist at the Sejong Center. 7:30 pm. W10,000

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June 7th Guitarist Claude Ciari Performing oldies but goodies. Hoam Art Hall. 8 pm. W20,000 - W50,000

Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings, Swan Lake, and Beethoven’s Romance No. 2. Seoul Arts Center. 8 pm.

W10,000 - W50,000 June 18th Korea Male Choir Concert Seoul Arts Center. 8 pm. W10,000 - W50,000 June 18th - 19th Vibe in Praha Concert The R&B duo has released a new album after four years and are to sing their new songs, along with hits like “That Man, That Woman”. Accompanied by a 43-piece orchestra. Olympic Hall. Fri 8 pm, Sat 7 pm. W44,000 - W88,000 June 19th Classical Guitarists Lorenzo Micheli and Matteo Mela Sejong Center

King Khan & BBQ Show in Concert Celebrate the revival of lo-fi with this 60s doo wop-inspired garage band. Opening bands include the Rocktigers. Rolling Pianist Min Sook Kim: The Great Hall in Seoul. W25,000 in advance, Sonatas Schubert and Beethoven W30,000 at the door. supercolorsuper. sonatas. Sejong Center. 7:30 pm. com For more W20,000 - W30,000 detailed venue June 20th June 10th information, Music Picnic with Mom and Botticelli Guitar Quartet see p. 47 Dad The debut stage of this female With the Seoul Philharmonic guitarist quartet. Hoam Art Hall.

Orchestra. Neungdong Stage in the 8 pm. W30,000 Woods at the Neungdong Resident Center near Gunja St. (lines 5 & 7, ex. 5).

June 11th 7 pm. Free admission. 02-3700-6300 Hwaum Chamber Orchestra Schubert and Mahler. Hoam Art Hall. 8 pm The Russian Night of Korea Concert June 11th - 13th With the Philharmonic Orchestra at the European Jazz Trio Seoul Arts Center. 8 pm.

Seoul Arts Center. 8 pm W11,000 - W77,000 Posmega Male Choir Concert Seoul Arts Center. 8 pm. W30,000

Seoul International Jazz Festival Musicians from Korea and abroad participate in the second annual festival at Seoul Science Park near Nakseongdae St. (line 2, ex. 4) and Dream Forest near Wolgye St. (line 1, ex. 2). seouljazz.go.kr 070-7663-0881

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June 13th Ilbum Chang’s Classic Café: Buenos Aires Tango Different kinds of tango and commentary. Hoam Art Hall.

3 pm. W20,000 June 14th Se Hyeon Hoe Concert With commentary by Professor Jae Hee Hyun.

Sejong Center. 7:30 pm. W10,000 June 15th 6-year Anniversary Concert Celebrating six years of art at the Nowon Culture and Arts Center. Featuring music

by Sang Geun Lee and musical actress So Hyun Kim in pieces like “Over the Rainbow” and “Besame Mucho”.

7:30 pm. W25,000 - W30,000 Gangnam Symphony Orchestra Your rendezvous with Mendelssohn, maestro of romanticism! Overture to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Concerto for Violin and Piano in D minor, and Symphony No. 4 in A major. Seoul Arts Center. 8 pm. W10,000 - W50,000 Midday Concert Traditional Korean music. National Theater of Korea. 11 am. W10,000 June 16th “Our Songs” Concert Remembering 60 years since the beginning of the Korean War. Sejong Center. 7:30 pm. W20,000 June 17th Meeting with the Artists Meet artists from the Seoul Metropolitan Traditional Music Orchestra. Sejong Center.

7:30 pm. W10,000 - W30,000

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Joshua Bell and the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Grammy-winning violinist Joshua Bell is accompanied by the renowned British Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Orchestra. Joshua Bell has performed with numerous famous conductors and orchestras and has also performed for movie scores. Known for his crisp and passionate, yet warm tones, Bell is to open the 2010 Ditto Festival with selections from Beethoven and Mendelssohn at the Seoul Arts Center. 8 pm. W40,000 - W160,000 Pianist Jae Hyuck Cho Liszt’s Die Lorelei, Schumann’s Widmung, and Chopin’s Madchens Wunsch. Hoam Art Hall. 7:30 pm. W20,000 - W70,000 June 23rd Dang Thai Son’s Piano Concert Known as the “pianist who loves Chopin”, Dang Thai Son is one of the foremost Chopin interpreters and is to perform an all-Chopin program including waltzes in E major, A flat major op. 64-3, and F major op. 34-3. Seoul Arts Center.

8 pm. W30,000 - W90,000 June 24th Korean Symphony Orchestra Mendelssohn’s Overture to A

Midsummer Night’s Dream and Bruch’s Schottische Fantasie. Seoul Arts Center.

8 pm. W10,000 - W50,000 June 25th The Joy of Symphony Music: Gangseo-gu With the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra. Ujang Hall in the Gangseo-gu Resident Center near Ujangsan St. (line 5, ex. 1). 7 pm. Free admission. 02-3700-6300 June 26th Lymbyc Systym in Concert Post-rock group Lymbyc System use vintage keyboards, analog effects, and programming to create tumbling sonic landscapes. Rolling Hall in Seoul. 10:30 pm. W24,000 in advance, W28,000 at the door. supercolorsuper.com

Peter Jablonski & Julius Jeongwon Kim Piano Duo Concert Seoul Arts Center. 8 pm.

W33,000 - W99,000 June 29th The Beauty of Chamber Music: Seongbuk-gu With the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra. Seongbuk-gu Family Volunteer Center 11 am.

Free admission. 02-953-0486 Sergei Nakariakov Trumpet Recital Pieces by Torchinsky, Faure, and Arban.

Hoam Art Hall. 8 pm. W30,000 - W50,000 June 30th The Beauty of Chamber Music: Gwangjin-gu With the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra. Neungdong Stage in the Woods at the Neungdong Resident Center near Gunja St. (lines 5 & 7, ex. 5). 3 pm.

Free admission. 02-3700-6300 Dr. Oh’s Fun Classical Music With the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra.

Seoul Museum of History near Gwanghwamun St. (line 5, ex. 1).

11:50 am. Free admission. 02-120 King’s Singers This British Grammywinning a cappella group sings in pop and classical styles. Seoul Arts Center.

8 pm. W30,000 - W100,000 July 3rd

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! Olympic Gymnasium in Olympic Park. 7 pm. W80,000 W146,000. For tickets call 1544-1555

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.

Family & Community Wedding Fairs This Month 6/4 – 6/6: SBS Wedding Expo. aT Center in Yangjae-dong. 11 am – 8 pm. sbsweddingexpo.co.kr 02-3445-4788 6/5 – 6/6: “Born” Wedding Exhibition. 6th floor of Central City near Express Bus Terminal Stn. (line 3, 7, 9). 11 am – 9 pm. weddingnuri.com 02-2017-7500 6/11 – 6/13: Seoul Wedding Fair. SETEC. 11 am – 8 pm. weddingnfair.com 02-3444-1400 6/25 – 6/27: MBC Wedding Fair. aT Center in Yangjae-dong. 11 am – 8 pm. mbcweddingfair.co.kr 02-3445-4788

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June 27th Ilbum Chang’s Classic Café: Madrid-Sevilla Love Affair Music from Madrid and Seville.

Hoam Art Hall. 3 pm. W20,000

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 June and 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.

Through June 30th World Frog Exhibition The insect exhibit hall at the Seoul Zoo (located in Gwacheon, south of Seoul on line 4) is filled with the croaking of hundreds of Kermit’s cousins. grandpark.seoul.go.kr 02-500-7780 June 2nd – 12th Korean Queer Culture Festival Express your personal pride or show solidarity for the Korean LGBT community with a parade and other activities in downtown Seoul. See the full article on p. 44. kqcf.org 0505-303-1998 June 5th PDK Seoul Chapter’s Chalk Walk 2010 The Chalk Walk is a fun, active event to raise money to honor and support great teachers. Itaewon in front of Suji’s Restaurant. 9 am - noon.

Suggested donation of W30,000. pdkchalkwalk.org, kkwishin@yahoo.com The Queen’s Birthday Ball This yearly charity event organized by the British Association of Seoul puts the “fun” in “fundraising.” For more info, see the networking calendar (p. XX). bassqbb@britishseoul.com June 10th – 12th Import Goods Fair 2010 If it can’t be found anywhere else, there’s always the Import Goods Fair. Intended for foreign manufacturers to introduce their products to the Korean market, it’s also your chance to slip in among the 240 booths displaying wines, candy, processed food, furniture, and more. COEX. 10 am – 6 pm. igf.co.kr 02-792-4834 June 12th Hantol Nanum Festival The title of the festival means “sharing a single grain of rice,” but it’s about sharing much more than that. Open to all teenagers living in Korea, this is a chance to learn about the hardships of hungry children around the world and make a present to give them.

At the main stadium near Sports Complex Stn. (line 2, ex. 5). 9 am, 10:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm. hantol.or.kr June 16th – 20th Korea Landscaping Expo See how the landscaping industry is changing to become more eco-friendly. COEX. jokyongexpo.co.kr 02-515-4800 June 24th – 27th Hyangyu Hyangchon Korean Traditional Festival Expo An expo for representatives from local Korean festivals,

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Through June 25th Blooming Cruise All aboard for a spring-themed Han River cruise!

Hundreds of flowers are blooming on board and a cool breeze blows outside.

Departs from the dock at Yeouido (Yeouinaru Stn., line 5). 1:30, 3:30, 4:40 pm. 70 min. Adults W14,000, children W7,000. hcruise.co.kr 02-3271-6900 Through June 27th Changes in Korean Wooden Construction The exhibit surveys the development of wooden structures from primitive Neolithic shelters to the vast palaces of the Joseon Dynasty.

National Museum of Korea Through June 30th Writing: The Key to Unlocking 6th Century Silla Learn more about how writing developed just as Silla was beginning to dominate its weaker neighbors. National Museum of Korea Through July 4th Village Scenes from the Bronze Age Using recent archaeological discoveries, this exhibit attempts to depict farming, tool use, and other aspects of daily life in Bronze Age villages. National Museum of Korea 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 June 1st – 6th International Archival Culture Exhibit Korea has a long history of record keeping, including most notably the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty. At this expo, see how record keeping is done today. COEX. iace.or.kr 031-750-2294 June 9th – 12th Exhibition on Environmental Technology and Green Energy Exhibits focus on alternate energy sources like solar power and technologies that can deal with pollution. COEX. 10 am – 5 pm. W2,000. envex.or.kr 02-3407-1539 June 15th – 18th Broadcast, Audio and Lighting Equipment Show Experience the coming convergence of media at this expo. COEX. 10 am – 5 pm. kobashow.com June 16th – 18th Security World Expo COEX. 10 am – 5 pm. W5,000. secuexpo.com June 25th – 27th International Dental Exhibition and Scientific Congress COEX. 10 am – 5 pm. W20,000. sidex.or.kr 02-498-9142

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Sport & Fitness Ongoing Free Climbing Clinics Through June, Sanirang Alpine Networks offers free top-rope artificial wall climbing clinics for beginning and intermediate climbers.

Gear is free for the day. Daechi-dong Outdoor Physical Fitness Facility. 9 am –12 pm. sanirang.net, info@sanirang.net June 1st – August 31st Swimming Across the Han River Are you up to swimming across the Han River from Jamsil to Ttukseom? Look for more information on the website or in next month’s magazine. culture.seoul.go.kr 02-120 June 19th The 2nd Korea Adventure Race Championship 40k walking and 50k race at the Jamsil Track Stadium at the Han River Citizen’s Park, to begin at 9 pm for 40k walking and 11 pm for 50k race. W25,000 for 40k and W30,000 for 50k. Sign up by June 10th. koreaadventure.co.kr 02-489-4401 Han River Tourism Marathon 5k, 10k, half and full at Mapo Bridge, to begin at 8 am. W15,000 for 5k, W25,000 for 10k and W30,000 for half and full. Sign up by June 16th. tourmarathon.com 1644-4219 June 26th Anyang River Marathon 5k, 10k, half and full at Sinjeong Bridge on the Anyang River, to begin at 8 am.

W15,000 for 5k, W25,000 for the other courses. Sign up by June 23rd. tourmarathon.com 02-761-6677 KBO Baseball

Games held at Jamsil Stadium, home of the Doosan Bears and LG Twins.

Doosan Bears 1st – 3rd vs Nexen Heroes 6:30 pm 11th vs SK Wyverns 6:30 pm 12th, 13th vs SK Wyverns 5 pm 22nd – 24th vs Samsung Lions 6:30 pm 25th vs KIA Tigers 6:30 pm 26th, 27th vs KIA Tigers 5 pm LG Twins 4th vs SK Wyverns 6:30 pm 5th, 6th vs SK Wyverns 5 pm 8th – 10th vs Hanhwa Eagles 6:30 pm 15th – 17th vs Doosan Bears 6:30 pm 18th vs Lotte Giants 6:30 pm 19th, 20th vs Lotte Giants 5 pm 29th, 30th vs Nexen Heroes 6:30 pm Games held at Mokdong Stadium, home of the Nexen Heroes.

4th vs KIA Tigers 6:30 pm 5th, 6th vs KIA Tigers 5 pm 8th – 10th vs Lotte Giants 6:30 pm 15th – 17th vs SK Wyverns 6:30 pm 18th vs Doosan Bears 6:30 pm 19th, 20th vs Doosan Bears 5 pm 25th vs Samsung Lions 6:30 pm 26th, 27th vs Samsung Lions 5 pm

Travel June 3rd – 6th Korea World Tour Fair Get new ideas for increasing Korea’s profile in the world tourism industry at this expo. COEX. 10 am- 5 pm. kotfa.co.kr 02-757-6161 June 4th SIWA Tour of Bukchon “Hanok Village” Professor David Mason leads this tour of the traditional Korean wooden houses (known as Hanok) located in this charming neighborhood north of Anguk Stn. (line 3).

10 am – 1 pm. W20,000 for SIWA

members, W22,000 for non-members. siwapage.com June 6th Danyang Tour with RASKB This trip takes you to noteworthy sites in North Chungcheong Province. After spelunking in Gosu Cave and sailing on Chungju lake, you can learn about the impact of Chungju Dam on the surrounding area. W64,800 for nonmembers. raskb.com, raskb@kornet.net June 12th – 13th Deep Sea Fishing at Darangee Village Have you ever plowed with oxen? Gone deep sea fishing and then eaten your catch raw? On this relaxing trip to a quiet seaside village, you can do all this and more. W110,000. adventurekorea.com 018-242-5536

June 13th Naejang Mountain National Park Tour Take a trip to this scenic mountain just north of Gwangju in Jeolla Province to see Naejang Temple and enjoy some accessible hiking trails. Be sure to bring your own sack lunch. W57,600 for non-members. raskb.com, raskb@kornet.net June 19th – 20th Bokbunja (Black Raspberry) Festival Trip On this trip to North Jeolla Province, you can get a taste of bokbunja alcohol and see the famous Seonun Temple, first built in the 6th century. W94,000. adventurekorea.com 018-242-5536 Geoje Island Tour Your guide on this two-day trip is Ms. Anne Ladouceur, who will show you the incredible scenery of the Hallyo Waterway off the coast of Geoje Island, the site of the UN Forces POW camp from the Korean War, and other sites of interest.

W248,000 for non-members. raskb.com, raskb@kornet.net June 20th DMZ Trip Visit the uncannily quiet boundary between North and South Korea, including stops at Imjingak, the 3rd North Korean tunnel, Dora observatory, and Unification Village. W40,000. 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.

Dine & Drink Ongoing Korean Market Tour and Cooking Classes The class starts with a tour of a traditional Korean Market (Eumma Market near Daechi Stn. ex. 3). Then you will go to the O’ngo Cooking Studio near Gangnam-gu Office) for a cooking lesson in English and a chance to make

Korean Night Dining Tour Taking place four times month, 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.

W80,000 per person includes food, drinks, and tour guide. Contact Daniel Gray at seouleats@gmail.com or 010-6661-7769 for a detailed schedule.

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Jirisan Trip Experience the grandeur of Jiri Mountain, which stretches over three provinces and five cities. Your journey will take you through Jiri Mountain National Park and the old market town of Hwagae. W89,000. koreansafari.com 019-542-2955

your own Korean dishes.

Schedule: 6/5: seafood pancakes, kimchi tofu, makgeolli cocktails, and fresh Korean salad.

6/7, 6/12, 6/21: bulgogi, cucumber kimchi, and marinated tofu side dish.

6/14, 6/19: red chili chicken (daktoritang), spinach and bean sprouts.

6/26: seafood pancakes and kimchi tofu.

W60,000 per person includes tour, cooking class, and recipes. Contact Daniel Gray at seouleats@gmail.com or 010-6661-7769

June 3rd – 6th Tea World Festival It’s not just leaves and bags here, though you can certainly find green teas, oolong teas, black teas, and whatever variety you’re looking for.

This EXPO is also your source for tea-based medicines and cosmetics and tea utensils. COEX. 10 am – 6 pm. teanews.com/2010 02-6000-8000

Nightlife June 3rd First Thursdays Afterwork Party This exclusive event offers trendy young professionals a chance to network and mingle after work. Event and time TBA. afterworkseoul.com 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 June 10th Speed Dating Join the Seoul Sisters’ Rugby Club for a night of fun and frenetic flirtation. Scrooge’s Pub (Dickens Bar, 3rd Floor) in Itaewon. First round at 8:30 pm, second round at 9:15 pm. W10,000. Pre-register for a spot. seoulsisters827@gmail.com June 11th Kombination Vol. 2: “Underwater” Party This house music party showcases a “combination” of the finest DJs in Korea. Located at Club Heaven in Gangnam. 10 pm – 6 am. W20,000 before 11 pm, W30,000 after 11 pm. clubheaven.co.kr 1644-8466 June 19th Defected in the House Featuring UK DJ Rae. Club Answer in Cheongdamdong. clubanswer.co.kr 02-514-4311 June 25th 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 June 26th Seoul Is Burning Club Mansion in Hongdae. mansionseoul@gmail.com 02-3143-4037

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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

SEOUL

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

Grand InterContinental 02-555-5656 02-6282-6262

JW Marriott Millenium Hilton

02-753-7788

Renaissance

02-555-0501

Ritz-Carlton

02-3451-8000

Hostels Guest House Baenang Yongsan ghbaenang.com 010-9071-4641

Design your smile with a licensed American dentist.

COEX

Tufts Dental

Building No. 437

Seolleung St.

Hyungdai Department Store Subway Line 2

Samseong St.

Guesthouse Korea Jongno guesthouseinkorea.com 02-3674-2205 Bebop Guesthouse Hongdae bebop-guesthouse.com, 070-8261-4835 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

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

02-410-2114

Seoul Backpackers Myeongdong seoulbackpackers.com 02-3672-1972 Korean Tours

Adventure Korea adventurekorea.com

018-242-5536

Korean Safari koreansafari.com

019-542-2955

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

02-3442-7616

CHIRO-PILATES

Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch raskb.com 02-763-9483

CHIROPRACTIC & PILATES

USO DMZ Tours affiliates.uso.org/korea 02-795-3028 WOW Corea Tour wowcoreatour.com

02-739-3337

Classes

Dr. Andrew Park r 6 4 /BUJPOBM #PBSE $IJSPQSBDUJD %PDUPS r $FSUJĂ FE *#5 r $FSUJĂ FE &YFSDJTF SFIBC Sin-nonhyun St. Exit #6 Subway Line 7 Kyobo bldg.

Center Plaza Bldg 5F,510 Woori bank BodyShop

Gangnam St. Exit #6 Subway Line 2

(02) 533-5124

APPOINTMENT FREE consultation by appointment

Religious

www.seoulchiropracticinfo.com

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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4-5 Star Hotels

GANGNAM

BurgerKing

Radio

KoreaHotel.com Korea’s version of Expedia. koreahotel.com

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

Hotels/Accommodations

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

02-318-0345

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

02-792-0606

Bellydance Lessons with Eshe Morning, afternoon, and evening classes, plus Sunday classes at the Well Being Studio. navah@live.com

02-795-7771

Fine Art Class Myeongdong cafe.daum.net/artd 02-771-2026

02-755-5470

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

Jazz Rock Blues R&B Funk KB Bank

LEADERS MUSIC ACADEMY

SUBWAY LINE 4,7 ISU St.

3 MINUTE WALK FROM ISU STATION (LINE 4,7) EXIT #4

SEOUL

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 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

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

Restaurants

American

Terrific Burgers, Hot Dogs and Homemade Chili Nike

Itaewon St. Exit.1 Outback

Chili King Itaewon Beefy burgers and chili served up by owner Kevin Cyr.

02-795-1303

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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

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SEOUL DIRECTORY Italian

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 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 L ou n g e s / P U B S

Hamilton Hotel

Itaewon St.

HOLLYWOOD GRILL (3rd floor) Police St.

SEOUL

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

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

Pancakes Original Story Itaewon Mon – Sat 9 am – 10 pm. 02-794-0508

Mexican

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

On the Border The #1 American chain hits that craving for fajitas, chimichangas, tacos, burritos, enchiladas and even margaritas. ontheborder.co.kr

Amigos Itaewon

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

02-795-9711

Sinchon:

02-324-0682

COEX:

02-565-0682

Times Square:

02-2672-0682

Pancho’s Itaewon

02-792-4767

Taco Amigo Itaewon

02-749-5253

Tomatillo Grill Locations at Jonggak Stn., Samseong Stn., and Yeoksam Stn. tomatillo.co.kr 02-734-9225 Middle Eastern

Petra Itaewon

02-790-9441

Thai

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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

My Chelsea

Hamilton Hotel

Subway Line 3 Itaewon St Ex. #1

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 Zelen Itaewon

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

02-795-2465

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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

Marakech Nights Itaewon Terrific Middle Eastern cuisine from Rhiti Mostaffa, former chef for the Moroccan ambassador to Korea. 02-795-9441

“All You Can Eat”

KFC

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

Istanbul Noksapyeong 02-796-0271

Sortino’s Cucina Itaewon Classic Italian trattoria cuisine in a comfortable, homey atmosphere.

02-797-0488

COPACABANA GRILL

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

Buddha’s Belly Itaewon A lounge atmosphere with full bar and cocktails along with great authentic Thai food.

02-796-9330 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

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

korean

My Thai Itaewon

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

Thai Orchid Itaewon

02-517-1135

Thai Garden Itaewon

02-792-8836

02-794-8090

Bars/Lounges/Pubs

Wine Bars

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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

Bliss Itaewon Fresh beats by DJ Shine and a reasonably priced menu.

Itaewon. 4 pm – 4 am.

02-798-1125 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 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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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. 용산구 이태원동 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 décor, 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

SEOUL

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

Live Music

Jazz All That Jazz Itaewon

02-795-5701

Cheonnyeondongando (천년동안도) 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 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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SEOUL DIRECTORY Clubs

SEOUL

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

KOREAN DESTINATIONS

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Ilsan-gu in Goyang-si

Jeongbalsan Stn. he northwest satellite of Seoul is Wor ds and shots by A aron Brow n L aF e s ta S h opp i n g M all A hu ge known as the New City or Garden indoor/outdoor shopping area. From exit. 2, cross the street City to most. But since new things become old before you towards Lotte and walk left past the Burger King toward the know it, and because the area is developing at an exponential rate McDonalds. Everything is on the right. Bar Boom and Frog with less garden left to enjoy, I often focus my thoughts of Ilsan and Toad are two excellent expat bars to check out. Heaven is on an experience dear to my heart (and stomach) – great food. another great LP bar on the street corner across from the Baskin Ilsan has quite a diverse selection of amazing eateries. ConveRobbins and STCO. The owner, Andy, is an awesome guy. niently, you can find traditional Korean dishes galore down just about any street, as well as a wide selection of foreign restaurants Lake Park Located next to the KINTEX convention center, this is probably the biggest draw to Ilsan. It’s a huge man-made lake – including Japanese, Chinese, Thai, and Indian as well as westwith tons of exercise and recreation areas for the family, as well ern sit-downs like Outback, Bennigan’s, and Pizza Hut. as botanical gardens and a really cool musical fountain during Ilsan is the more popular brother of the two districts in Gothe nicer months. From exit. 2, don’t cross the street but instead yang, northwest of Seoul, leaving the lesser known Deogyang as head left past LaFesta over the bridge and you’ll end up inside a sort of Casey Affleck to Ben Affleck or Luigi to Mario. You the park. It’s a big place to explore, but it makes for a great can get to Ilsan by getting on subway line 3 (the orange one) and Sunday afternoon. going to the Northwestern end or by riding one of the red 1000 or 2000 buses. The district stretches from Daehwa Stn. (310) to Western Dom Another huge mall, just opposite LaFesta, with CGV Imax theater, overpriced cameras and electronics at Jichuk Stn. (319) and is roughly a 45-minute trip from downtown PixDix, and Chicago-style deep-dish pizza at Uno’s. Check out Seoul. Ilsan offers all the amenities of a metropolis like Seoul – the Cubs baseball display with a White Sox jersey inside for an food, shopping, nightlife, recreation, and a fast-growing expat only-in-Korea laugh. community – but with a fraction of the population and pollution.

The subway guide below will give first-time visitors a quick intro There’s much more in Ilsan than this article can encompass, to points of interest in the area. everything from bowling alleys, health clubs, bookstores, and Juyeop Stn. street vendors to exhibition centers, art theaters, and churches Miller Time This hof serves up delicious spicy short ribs, tater and temples. There are mountains to climb and trails to hike. If tots, and fried chicken, as well as Miller beers. Head out of exit. you’re a photographer, you have easy access to both urban and 8, go left at the first street, right at the next street and it’s in the rural areas. Although it may not be all that new anymore, nor middle of the block on the left. have quite as much greenery, Ilsan does have everything a guy Zeppelin’s Mr. Kim serves up an awesome selection of songs from Chicago needs in order to feel a little closer to home. on vinyl, foreign beers, cocktails, and yummy roasted nuts in this 10-seat LP bar. From ex. 4, walk straight, cross the major Clockwise: intersection, and it’s a short walk ahead on the left. Look for the La Festa Shopping Mall, Tree in Lake Park, Street view of Juyeop-dong, Bar "Led Zeppelin", Singing fountain at Lake Park giant ajumma in the fur coat advertisement.

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GYEONGGI CALENDAR EDITOR’S PICK

June 11th – 12th A Thousand Years of Heritage: The Dance Featuring the Gyeonggi Province Dance Company. Gyeonggi Arts Center in Suwon. Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 5 pm.

W10,000 – W30,000. Students W5,000 June 15th Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet This San Francisco-based ballet troupe will perform Scheherazade and Light and Dust, two original compositions by Alonzo King. Uijeongbu Arts Center.

8 pm. W10,000 – W40,000

Family & Community June 9th – 13th

Bupyeong Pungmul Festival

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Come to Bupyeong, a district in Incheon just west of Seoul, for a reminder of Korea as it used to be before CGV and GOM TV when folk were entertained by the traditional performance known as pungmul. The festival begins on the 9th with a prayer ceremony to be held at the Bupyeong History Museum (Galsan Stn. Incheon line 1), but most of the main events take place on the 12th and 13th. Check out the stage for pungmul performers near Bupyeong Market Stn. (Incheon line 1). You can also learn how to spin the sangmo (the long ribbon attached to a hat in a traditional performance) and get a glimpse of the pungmul parade at 5 pm on the 12th and 13th. bpf.or.kr/index.asp 032-509-7517

Art Ongoing Chan-gap park Sculpture Exhibition: “Who Am I?” Gallery Wa in Yangpyeong. gallerywa.co.kr 031-771-5454 Through June 6th Young Searchers Exhibit 100 pieces on display by over 40 different artists.

National Museum of Contemporary Art. Adults W5,000, teens W3,000 Through June 30th Mirror, Mirror: The People in the Pictures Designed to help children enjoy their visit to the museum. National Museum of Contemporary 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 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 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 June 4th – 12th Exhibit by the Contemporary Dyeing

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Artists Society Seongnam Arts Center.

10:30 am – 7:30 pm. Free Exhibit by the Gyeonggi Women Painters Society Seongnam Arts Center. 10:30 am – 7:30 pm. Free Karso Exhibition with Eight Artists Seongnam Arts Center.

10:30 am – 7:30 pm. Free June 9th – 14th Paintings and Photos of Rare and Endangered Korean Mushrooms Gyeonggi Arts Center in Suwon. Free.

010-2326-0365 June 15th – 23rd Exhibit of the Artists of Gyeonggi Province Seongnam Arts Center.

10:30 am – 7:30 pm. Free Korean Nude Art Exhibition Seongnam Arts Center.

10:30 am – 7:30 pm. Free June 21st – July 23rd Everyday Rainbow Composed of work by contemporary Korean painters, sculptors, and video artists. Pocheon Banwol Art Hall. bwart.net, 031-540-6213

Theater & Dance June 4th -5th Stacking the Plates of Three Women: The Dance Performed by the Seon-mi Hong Dance Theater Group. Aram Nuri Arts Center in Goyang. Fri 8 pm, Sat 7 pm. W10,000 June 5th It’s Dance Time! This free Saturday performance is held at the outdoor theater at the Incheon Culture and Arts Center. 7 pm

gyu Kim as baritone. Gunpo Culture and Art Center. W10,000 – W15,000. gunpoart.net 031-390-3501 Seongnam Choir: The Dream on the Tan River Seongnam Arts Center.

7:30 pm. Adults W5,000, students W3,000 June 4th Goyang Philharmonic Orchestra Austrian pianist Florian Krumpoeck joins the Goyang Philharmonic for pieces by Schumann and Brahms. Aram Nuri Arts Center in Goyang. 8 pm. W20,000 – W70,000

June 16th June 5th Young Choreographers 2010 Haydn’s The Creation Haydn’s The dances for the night include masterpiece will be sung by the Migael Opening the Circle, Arirao, Get Up!, Cantor Choir. Seongnam Arts and The Decisive Moment.

Center. 7 pm.

Uijeongbu Arts Center. 8 pm.

VENUES W10,000 – W50,000 W1,000 – W10,000 Ansan Arts Center

ansanart.com June 9th June 18th 031-481-4000 Woongsan Jazz Concert Incheon, the Dancing Aram Nuri Arts Center Woongsan’s sultry voice has City: Special Performance Goyang Jeongbalsan St. made her one of Korea’s 1 Featuring three fantastic (line 3, ex. 3). artgy.or.kr favorite jazz singers. Incheon dancers. Incheon Culture 1577-7766 Culture and Arts Center. and Arts Center. 7:30 pm.

Gyeonggi Arts Center 2 pm. W10,000 W10,000 Suwon. Free. ggac.

or.kr031-230-3440 Korean War 60th Hanam and Arts Center Anniversary Project Performances include Ice River, hnart.or.kr 031-790-7979 Incheon Culture and Arts Morning Glory, and Errors of Memory. Uijeongbu Arts Center. Center near Arts Center Stn. (Incheon line).

8 pm. W10,000 – W40,000

June 19th Incheon, the Dancing City: Three-Hour Relay Dance Thirteen different dance companies team up for fifteen minute dance segments lasting a total of three hours.

Guests are encouraged to come and go as they like.

Incheon Culture and Arts Center. 7:30 pm. Free June 20th Incheon, the Dancing City: Special Performance 2 Featuring three fantastic dancers. Incheon Culture and Arts Center. 5 pm. W10,000

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 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 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

June 11th Fighting Korea Concert The Hanam Pops Orchestra and singer Chi-hwan An take the stage to cheer on the Korean football team. Hanam Arts Center. 8 pm. Free if you sign up on the webpage hnart.or.kr June 20th Sunday Gugak Concert Jazz-gugak fusion band Space Camel join singer Su-jeong Choi for traditional Korean music as you’ve never heard it before. Incheon Culture and Arts Center. 6 pm. Free June 23rd Nanpa Children’s Choir Gyeonggi Arts Center in Suwon. 7:30 pm June 24th Shakespeare in Classical Music Matinee Concert This exciting program brings together music written around the time of Shakespeare or inspired by his works. Aram Nuri Arts Center in Goyang.

11 am. W15,000

Korean-Russian Joint Dance Performance The Korean part of this performance is a dance called Uijeongbu Arts Center.

Rose, presented by the An uac.or.kr 031-828-5841 Seong Su Pickup Group, while the Russian group Sergei Smirnov Zoo in Concert With this month’s cover Eccentric Ballet will perform Short Stories story, we just couldn’t leave this one Narrated to Friends. Uijeongbu Arts out! The three-member group Zoo has Center. 6 pm. W10,000 – W40,000 put out hit singles like “I Will Love You,” June 24th “You’re Changing,” and “The Subway Belly Dance Festival The outside Stop in Front of City Hall.” Hanam Arts stage at the Incheon Culture and Arts Center. 8 pm. W25,000 Center. 7 pm. Free June 26th June 25th Robert and Clara Schumann’s Shall We Dance Part of the Friday Love Songs Se-il Kim is the tenor and performance series at the Incheon Hyeon-ju Jang is the mezzo-soprano.

Culture and Arts Center. 7 pm. Free Aram Nuri Arts Center in Goyang. 7 pm.

W20,000 – W30,000 June 26th – 27th The Wizard of Oz: Children’s Musical Brought to you by PMC Production, the same people who created Nanta. Korean ability required.

Ansan Arts Center. Sat 11 am, 2 pm, 4 pm; Sun 11 am & 2 pm.

W25,000 – W30,000

Concerts June 3rd “Happy Time” 11 AM Concert Featuring Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata with Deok-gi Kim conducting and Dong-

Family & Community Through June 12th Seongnam Culture Festival Seongnam citizens show off their artistic talent at this yearly festival. Through 6/1: art and photo exhibits at Seongnam Arts Center. 6/5: traditional Korean music performance at Yuldong Park at 4 pm.

6/12: food and fun at the Seongnam Stadium all day long plus a parade at 3 pm and a concert at 6 pm. All free! snart.or.kr 031-783-8000

EDITOR’S PICK Sport & Fitness

June 9th – 13th

Korea International Boat Show

If you’re feeling a little nautical, consider visiting this deluxe ship expo held at Jeongok Harbor in Hwaseong and Tando Harbor in Ansan, south of Incheon. It’s not all that easy to get there, but an oceanic world of discovery awaits you upon your arrival. Visitors can browse through realistic models of famous ships of the world or plunge into the Five Senses Ocean Exhibit, which lets you experience plant and animal life of the sea. Watch jetski and raft races, or go paragliding or horse riding. There are even motor boats yachts, and a traditional Korean boat that you can board. koreaboatshow.org 031-120 997 Jeongok-ri, Seosin-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do June 15th – 23rd Bubble Show This bubblelicious show is brought to you by Bubble Man, a winner of Star King (the Korea version of American Idol). Anyang Culture Center.

Weekdays 11 am, Sun & Sun 2 & 4 pm.

W10,000 – W20,000. ayac.or.kr 070-8667-8100

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

June 24th – 26th Music Korea 2010 From instruments to equipment, this expo has everything musical. Songdo Convensia.

10 am – 6 pm. Sat till 5 pm. imusickorea.net 02-3432-4553

Through July 11th 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 June 4th Tightrope Performance Tightrope walker Dae-gyun Kim will entertain you with his jokes and skill in this free outdoor performance. Incheon Culture and Arts Center. 7 pm. Free June 10th – 13th Baby and Kids Fair Give yourself two hours to finish browsing all of the infant and toddler products. Songdo Convensia. W3,000. ibabyshow.co.kr 02-3453-8887 June 11th – 13th Simhak Mountain Dolgoji Village Flower Festival This festival offers visitors the unusual opportunity of enjoying both the scent of flowers and of books, thanks to the proximity of the Simhak Mountain and the Paju Booksellers District. Paju is northwest of Seoul. flower.paju.go.kr 031-940-4634 June 12th – 13th Yangju Jangheung Culture and Arts Festival There’s a surprising amount of artistic activity in Jangheung-myeon in Yangju, north of Seoul: Jangheung Art Park, Songam Space Center, Jeongam Folk Museum, Jangheung Forest, Sculpture Atelier, Ilyeong Herb Land, Take bus 350 or 360 from Gupabal Stn. (line 3, ex. 1). jangheungfesti.co.kr 02-766-3471 June 13th Belly Dance and Magic Concert Voluptuous belly dancers and entrancing magicians join for one show.

Hwaseong Art Hall. 3:30 pm. W30,000 – W40,000. hcf.or.kr 031-267-8800

Education & Conferences June 19th – 20th Anyang Cyber Science Festival The technologically inclined will enjoy robot soccer games and family matches of Kartrider (a popular racing game).

Anyang Stadium. cyber.anyang.go.kr 031-470-4721 June 22nd – 25th LED & Green Lighting EXPO LED stands for “light-emitting diode,” and there will be plenty of them at this industry fair. KINTEX in Goyang, Daehwa St. (line 3), ex. 2. 10 am – 6 pm.

Fri till 4 pm. W3,000 unless you sign up online. ledexpo.com 02-783-7979

Dine & Drink June 5th – 6th Jebu Island Eel Catching Festival Jebu Island (not to be confused with the similarly sounding Jeju Island!) is located just west of Ansan in Gyeonggi Province. The fun includes concerts and riding on a tractor in addition to the eel grabbing. cafe.naver.com/jef2010

Sports & Fitness July 4th Ansan Half Marathon 5k, 10k and half at the Ansan Wa Stadium (Gojan Stn. line 4, ex. 2), 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.

1st – 3rd vs Hanhwa Eagles 6:30 pm 8th – 10th vs Samsung Lions 6:30 pm 18th vs KIA Tigers 6:30 pm 19th and 20th vs KIA Tigers 5 pm 22nd – 24th vs LG Twins 6:30 pm

4 pm on Mon – Fri, 11 am on weekends.

Facebook group, 032-323-0161

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

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

Sushi Mom Bucheon Free sushi delivery in the Bucheon area. English service. letseat.at/sushimom 032-332-0058 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 Open mic nights, movie nights, sports, concerts, and parties make this a favorite of Bucheon’s expats.

Behind the CGV in Jung-dong. Open at

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 Chill out in a big way 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

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Through June 13th Everland Rose Festival Everland’s photographer is ready to take a romantic shot of you with your loved one. Other events include a cat show, a magic tree that can talk to you, and of course lots of beautiful flowers. everland.com 031-320-5000

GANGWON CALENDAR EDITOR’S PICK

early to hear local versions of the famous Arirang tune. Jeongseon Culture Center in Jeongseon-gun. muyonsi.com, 033-560-2548

Concerts June 12th Bremen Town Musicians Baeckryung Art Center in Chuncheon. kwbc.co.kr, 033-747-7725

Family & Community Ongoing 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 June TBA Hwacheon Bimok Ceremony This ceremony is held in memory of soldiers killed during the Korean War. Hwacheongun. bimok.com, 033-442-2507

GANGWON

June 5th – 6th Dunwibong Rhododendron Festival Get away from the smog of Seoul and discover the more natural side of Korea at Dunwi-bong, located near Dangok Valley in Jeongseon-gun, Sindong-eup. ariaritour.com, 033-378-7633

Family & Community June 12th - 19th

Gangneung Dano Festival

Falling on the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar, Dano began as an offering paid to the gods and over time became a celebration when women played on swings and dyed their hair while men had wrestling matches. The heyday of this quirky holiday has passed, but Gangneung has done a pretty good job of preserving it, even managing to have it registered as an UNESCO intangible cultural property. If you’re into traditional costumes and rituals to the mountain gods, or if you just want to play fun games like tuho (arrow throwing), Korean wrestling, and tug-of-war (6/16), stop by the Dano Festival Grounds by the Namdae River in Gangneung.

No English website. danojefestival.or.kr, 033-641-1593

Art Through July 4th

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 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

Theater & Dance

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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

June 5th – 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 June 18th – 20th Dosol Mountain Battle Festival This festival commemorates the soldiers killed in the Battle of Dosol Mountain. The schedule includes musicals, a parade for peace, and athletic events. The Dosol Mountain Cemetery in Yanggu-gun. ygtour.kr dosolfestival.net, 033-480-2229 National Camping and Caravanning Festival Located at the Mangsang Auto Camping Resort in Donghae. W50,000 for a family of four includes golfing, ATV riding, fishing, and other activities. donghaeccc.co.kr, 033-535-5777 June 23rd – 25th Hyeonsan Cultural Festival This Yangyang-gun festival is centered on Korean rituals that were intended to bring about a bountiful harvest. Festival events include a parade, samulnori (traditional Korean percussion), and fireworks. hyunsan.yangyang.go.kr, 033-1330

Education & Conferences Through June 13th Danjong’s Life as Seen Through Palace Record Paintings How did people record their memories before the advent of ubiquitous digital cameras?

In the Joseon Dynasty, at least, court painters were hired to record weddings, funerals, and other important moments in the king’s life. Even though none of the court paintings survive from the reign of King Danjong, this exhibit approximates his daily life with paintings from a later era.

Donggang Photography Museum. 9 am – 6 pm. Adults W1,000, children W500. dgphotomuseum.com, 033-375-4554

Sport & Fitness June 27th Chuncheon Half Ironman Triathlon Triathlon athletes in Korea can test their mettle with this shortened version of the notoriously grueling ironman course.

Challenge yourself with 2km of swimming, 90km of cycling, and 20km of running.

Total race time is limited to 8 hours.

Located at Uiam Lake in Chuncheon.

Begins at 9 am. W100,000 for individuals, W150,000 for relay teams. Sign up by June 7th. gwironman.kr, 033-244-0987 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 English-speaking service available everyday but Wednesday. ccye.co.kr 033-262-2078

CHUNGCHEONG CALENDAR EDITOR’S PICK

influential Belyayev circle in late 19th century St. Petersburg. Daejeon Culture and Arts Center. 7:30 pm. W10,000 June 12th Violinist Ju-yeong Oh Recital Featuring Debussy’s Clair de Lune and pieces by Saint-Saens, Piazzolla, and others. Daejeon Culture and Arts Center.

5 pm. W10,000 – W40,000 June 15th Classical Music in the Morning For the June concert in this monthly series violinist Seong-ju Lee will perform selections from the oeuvre of Paganini, Elgar, de Falla, and Piazzolla. Daejeon Culture and Arts Center. 11 am. W10,000

Family

June 20th Mento Orchestra “Vitamin Concert” Schubert’s Rosamunde Overture, Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A Minor, and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8. Daejeon Culture and Arts Center. 5 pm. W10,000 – W30,000

June 10th – 12th

Eumseong Pumba Festival

Art Ongoing Painter’s Portrait Exhibit Daecheong Lake Art Museum. Cheongwon-gun.

9 am - 6 pm. Closed Mon. Free. museum.puru.net 043-251-3275 Through June 6th Asian Decoration and Aesthetics Since the dawn of human civilization, people have had a strange obsession with decorating their stuff. See the origins and development of this tendency in these 18 pieces from the collection of the Asia Museum in Daejeon. Adults W2,000, minors W1,800

Through August 22nd 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

Theater & Dance Through June 11th Alonzo King LINES Ballet: Scheherazade Based in San Francisco, the Alonzo King LINES Ballet will be making a stop in Daejeon on its world tour. Scheherazade draws upon the narrator of the Arabian Nights and features music inspired by the famous piece by Russian composer RimskyKorsakov. Daejeon Culture and Arts Center. 7:30 pm. W10,000 – W70,000

Moiso’s Cosmography: Giorgio Moiso Exhibit The abstract artwork of this Italian painter has been compared to that of Jackson Pollack. Asia VENUES Museum in Daejeon. Adults Asia Museum in W7,000, students W4,000 There Is Laughter Tired of long faces and snobbery at the museum? Finally, an exhibit that takes humor seriously. The modern and contemporary Korean art here will bring a smile to your face.

Divided into four sections: novel wit, pleasing humor, biting satire, and serious jokes. Daejeon Museum of Art

Daejeon. 10 am – 6 pm, Sun 1 – 6 pm. Closed Mon. asiamuseum.asia 042-863-0055 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 KOTREX (Kotra Trade Exhibition Center) in Daejeon. kotrex.com 042-365-3000

Through June 25th Sherlock Holmes Visits the Museum Bring your family to the Daejeon Museum of Art to join the great sleuth as he tries to solve art mysteries.

Concerts June 4th Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra “Textbook Concert” Daejeon Culture and Arts Center. 7:30 pm June 5th – 6th Charity Concert for Survivors of the Haiti Earthquake KOTREX in Daejeon

June 8th Quartet Primo in Concert Brush up on your Russian classical music with a program including Tchaikovsky’s The Seasons and his String Quartet No. 1 in D Major as well as a collection of smaller pieces by composers who were part of the

Family & Community Ongoing Flowers of the World Botanical Gardens Flowers on display during June include begonias. Located in Asan.

9 am – 6 pm. Adults W6,000, teens W5,000, children W4,000. asangarden.com 041-544-0746 June 11th – 14th Hansan Mosi Culture Festival Mosi is the Korean word for the ramie plant, one of the oldest materials used for making fabric. Hansan-myeon in Seocheon-gun has been a center of production of this silk-like fabric since the Joseon Dynasty.

Hansan Mosi Fabric Hall in Seocheongun. mosi.seocheon.go.kr 041-950-4020 June 12th – 13th Haegeum Festival Not familiar with the Haegeum? Just think of this stringed instrument as the traditional Korean equivalent of the fiddle (minus the Southern US accent). In addition to a concert, you can try making your own Haegeum, but it’ll cost you some serious cash (W290,000).

Nangye Gugak Village in Yeongdong-gun. nangyekukak.or.kr 0505-524-5247

Dine & Drink Through June 4th Sea Bream and Halibut FestivalThis place is swimming with seafood specials and fish-related fun. Maryang Harbor in Seocheon-gun. seocheon.go.kr 041-950-4226 June 11th – 13th Samgilpo Ureok Festival Fireworks, belly dancing, and lots of other events that don’t appear to be closely connected to the shellfish known as ureok. samgilpo.com 010-3027-4567 June 18th – 20th Susanhyang Garlic Festival Featuring great deals on garlic. Stick some breath mints in your travel bag.

Around the YMCA in Taean-gun. garlic.taean.go.kr 041-670-2830 June 19th – 20th Palbong Mountain Potato Festival The perfect antidote for inner-city angst may be this festival, which is about as country as they come. Ain’t never dug

Sport & Fitness June 26th Boryeong Imhae Half Marathon 5k, 10k and half at parking lot no. 2 of the Simintap Plaza at Daecheon Beach, to begin at 8:30 am. W10,000 for 5k, W30,000 for 10k and half. Sign up by June 11th. brcityrun.com 041-932-6303 KBO Baseball All games held at Daejeon Stadium, home of the Hanhwa Eagles 4th vs Doosan Bears 6:30 pm 5th, 6th vs Doosan Bears 5 pm 15th – 17th vs KIA Tigers 6:30 pm 25th vs LG Twins 6:30 pm 26th, 27th vs LG Twins 5 pm 29th, 30th vs Doosan Bears 6:30 pm

CHUNGCHEONG PROVINCE 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 Yuseong Daejeon

042-822-9591 Golden Wave Taean 041-675-2008 The Sky Blue Bird Seosan 011-382-1862 Onyang Hot Spring Hotel Asan 041-543-2141 New Korea Hotel Asan 041-542-8151 Cheonan Central Hotel Cheonan 041-564-9100

Medical Services Sun Hospital Daejeon 042-220-8000 Konyang International Health Care Center Daejeon kihcc.kyuh.co.kr 042-600-9978

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 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

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Careful, there: you won’t find any talking warthogs here.

Pumba refers to the traveling singers and vagabonds in centuries past who were driven by poverty to roam from town to town, performing in the marketplace in the hopes of earning their supper. In a word, beggars. In a culture that places a high premium on wealth and status, there’s something surprisingly refreshing about a festival that celebrates the poor and underprivileged. Of course, the performers at this yearly festival in Eumseong-gun are talented musicians and dancers, not actual beggars. Get an eyeful of the comical makeup and costumes on modern-day pumbas and then put some on yourself and take some pictures. Channel your inner pumba in the Pumba King Contest, and then stroll through Pumba Street, a restored traditional marketplace. Get down to Eumseong (don’t make me beg)! pumba21.com, 043-873-2241

June 24th Dang Thai Son Piano Recital A winner of the 10th Chopin Contest, Vietnamese pianist Dang Thai Son will perform selections from the oeuvre of the Romantic composer. Daejeon Culture and Arts Center. 7:30 pm. W10,000 – W50,000

up potatoes—er, taters—before? Here’s your chance. At the Yanggil-ri parking lot near Palbong Mountain near Seosan. potato.seosan.go.kr 041-662-6300

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and in this exhibit there are plenty of them drawn on hardened clay. Yeongdo Culture and Arts Center in Busan. culture.yeongdo.go.kr 051-419-5561 June 8th - 13th Jae Won Choi’s “Green Echo” Exhibition 7 pieces of art shed light on the necessity of sustainable development and green living. Bongsan Cultural Center in Daegu. Free June 15th - 20th Mi Seong Bae Masters Exhibition “The World As I See It” is the theme of this exhibition, in which the artist portrays life as more complex than the logical system we believe it to be.

Bongsan Cultural Center in Daegu. Free

Theater & Dance June 12th - July 5th

Daegu International Musical Festival

Although the Daegu International Musical Festival is only in its fourth year, it has quickly become one of the main cultural events in Daegu, especially as it’s the only such festival in the country. Not only is it a place for new and creative musicals to be shown, but it is also an outlet for audiences to let loose and enjoy themselves in this musical mecca. The range of musical genres vary widely as well as the producers behind them, including college students and artists from France. The festival takes place on various stages across the city. dimf.or.kr 053-622-1945

Art

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Ongoing Architectural Ceramics: Now and New Displaying hybrids of ceramics and other genres of art. Clayarch Gimhae Museum Modern Interpretations of the Human Body Head to the plaza to see this sculpture exhibit. Gyeongnam Art Museum in Changwon. gam.go.kr 055-211-0333

by Eun Sook Kwon, the aim of this exhibition is to raise awareness for the Daegu SOS Children’s Village. Bongsan Cultural Center in Daegu Plates with Pictures Exhibition Aiming to make art as accessible as the plates we use every day. Daegu Culture and Arts Center Seokho Calligraphy Exhibition Celebrating 50 years of calligraphy.

Daegu Culture and Arts Center.

June 2nd - 6th

Shivering: Perceiving Space All of a Sudden The installations, drawings, and art objects of Ho-deuk Kim. Cyan Museum in Yeongcheon. 10:30 am – 6:30 pm. Closed Mondays. cyanmuseum.org 054-338-9391

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.

June 1st - 6th Our Drawings A collection of artworks

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June 22nd - 27th Myeong Hae Kim’s Fourth Exhibit Nature, creation, and change are the three main themes on which this exhibition builds, and the creation of nature as a form of change is portrayed in collage form. Bongsan Cultural Center in Daegu. Free

Theater & Dance Ongoing Jump In its second decade, this popular martial arts comic show shows no signs of slowing. Lotte Art Hall. Tue - Fri 8 pm, Sat & Holidays 5 pm & 8 pm, Sun 6 pm. W40,000 – W50,000. hijump.co.kr 051-744-4885 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 June 3rd Happy City of Waltzes Daegu Culture and Arts Center.

7:30 pm. Free June 5th Yeungnam University Cheonma Dance Group Concert Featuring contemporary dance, dance sport, ballet, belly dance, jazz dance, and hip hop in ten different dance stories. Free

Through June 2nd From Monet to Picasso Featuring masterpieces from the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Busan Museum of Art. 10 am – 5 pm. Adults W12,000, teens W9,000. pma.chosun.com 051-740-4205 Through July 11th Houei Collection: Modern Art of Vietnam, Part 2 Featuring works by 10 Vietnamese artists that are Western inspired while preserving the Vietnamese style. Busan Museum of Art. 10 am - 6 pm. W250 - W700

Soo Jin Yoon’s Masters Exhibition “Paradise Beyond the Swaying Ocean” is the theme of this exhibition. For the artist, a utopia exists within the ocean she paints by layering colors to create waves. Bongsan Cultural Center in Daegu. Free

admission. Bongsan Cultural Center in Daegu. 7 pm June 5th - 6th Pororo and the Secret Room: The Musical See one of Korea’s beloved children’s cartoon characters on stage at the MBC Lotte Art Hall in Busan. 11 am, 2 pm, 4:30 pm. W25,000 - W30,000 June 9th Unfamiliar Familiarity This dance expresses a world in which people become familiar with constant unfamiliarity. Bongsan Cultural Center in Daegu. 8:15 pm. W10,000 June 10th A Night of Traditional Korean Dance With music by the Daegu City Korean Traditional Music Orchestra. Daegu Culture and Arts Center. 7:30 pm.

W10,000 June 12th History, Environment, and Culture: The Sounds of the Earth 3 The last piece of this three-part series focuses on culture, especially the traditional art of Ulsan recreated in a more modern form. Ulsan Culture and Art Center. 4 pm. W10,000 - W20,000 June 20th The Wizard of Oz: Children’s Musical See this classic tale set to fun music at the MBC Lotte Art Hall in Busan. 11 am, 2 pm, 5 pm.

W20,000 - W40,000 June 22nd Turkish National Dance Troupe Sungsan Art Hall in Changwon. 7 pm June 24th - 27th All That Jazz: The Musical This musical is a part of the Daegu International Music Festival and runs for four days. Suseong Artpia in Daegu.

24th - 25th 7:30 pm, 26th 3 pm, 7 pm, 27th 2 pm, 6 pm. W10,000 - W30,000 June 26th Contemporary Dance with Commentary See and learn about dance with the Daegu City Dance Company. Daegu Culture and Arts Center. 7:30 pm. Free

Concerts Ongoing Daegu Gugak Company Tuesday Performance Classics of traditional Korean music every Thursday (4/8, 4/15, 4/20, 4/27).

Daegu Culture and Arts Center. 5 pm.

Art Daegu In its fourth year, this international art fair features contemporary artists from Korea, China, Japan, the United States, France, and more. Purchase artwork as you peruse. EXCO. 11 am - 8 pm (6 pm Sunday). General admission W10,000, students W5,000. artdaegu.com June 3rd - 6th Daegu Handicrafts Exhibition Daegu Culture and Arts Center June 4th - 18th Daydream: Luck in my House Exhibition Gourds symbolize good luck,

June 4th - 8th Busan International Dance Festival The spirit of the earth, sky, and sea is the theme of this dance festival, which features dancers from Korea, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. Dances take place on various stages across Busan. bidf.or.kr 051-555-2949

VENUES

June 1st Pianist Yun-Jin Seo and Aviram Reichert Recital Performing works by Schubert and Rachmaninoff.

Sungsan Art Hall in Changwon. 7:30 pm.

W10,000 - W20,000 Pilgrim Mission Choir Daegu Citizen Center. 7:30 pm. W10,000 - W30,000 Schumann’s 200th Birthday Concert Six works from Robert Schumann. Suseong Artpia in Daegu. 7:30 pm. Free Songs from Film with Tenor Ung Kyun Yim Featuring classical songs and opera from films such as Titanic with an orchestra of over 60. Ulsan Culture and Art Center. 7:30 pm.

02-780-5054

BEXCO (Busan Exposition and Convention Center). bexco.co.kr 051-740-7320 Bongsan Cultural Center Daegu bongsanart.org 053-661-3081 Busan Cultural Center bsculture.busan.kr 051-120 Clayarch Gimhae Museum Gimhae. 10 am – 6 pm.

Adults W2,000, students W1,000, children W500. clayarch.org Daegu Citizen Center dgcitizencenter.or.kr 053-252-6401 Daegu Culture and Arts Center. Closed Mon. artcenter.daegu.go.kr, 053-606-6114 Daegu Cultural Center for Students dccs.go.kr 053-550-7188 EXCO (Daegu Exhibition and Convention Center) excodaegu.co.kr 053-601-5000

Gyeongsangnamdo June 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd Culture and Arts Center Daegu City Traditional Jinju gncac.com Korean Orchestra 1544-6711 Tuesday Concert Haeundae Cultural Center Hear traditional Korean Busan hcc.haeundae.go.kr sounds every Tuesday 051-749-7651 evening in the outdoors.

MBC Lotte Art Hall Busan Daegu Culture and Arts mbcarthall.com Center. 8 pm. Free 051-760-1357

June 2nd Concert for Terminally Ill Children Raising hope and love for children. Busan Cultural Center. 7:30 pm Daegu Youth Korean Traditional Orchestra Daegu Citizen Center. 6 pm.

Free

Sungsan Art Hall Changwon sungsanart.or.kr 055-268-7900 Suseong Artpia Daegu ssartpia.or.kr 053-666-3300

Peppertones “Under the Sky” Concert This house/electronic duo was formed when both members were computer science majors at KAIST University. Busan Cultural Center. 8 pm. W30,000 June 4th - 5th Boohwal Wonderful Days Concert This Korean rock band, led by guitarist Tae Won Kim, has multiple hit songs including “Heeya” and “Never Ending Story.” Fri 8 pm, Sat 7 pm. W45,00 - W60,000. At the Hyundai Arts Center in Ulsan. hyundai-artscenter.co.kr 052-235-2100 Brown Eyed Soul Concert “Soul Breeze” With hit songs like “Promise You” and “Did We Really Love”, one of Korea’s top R&B groups is in concert in Daegu. EXCO (Daegu Exhibition and Convention Center). Friday 8 pm, Saturday 7 pm. W55,000 - W110,000 June 5th Gyeongnam Educators’ Philharmonic Orchestra Hear music performed by this orchestra composed of teachers at the Sungsan Art Hall in Changwon. 7:30 pm

June 8th Matinee Concert The Ulsan Culture and Art Suseong Philharmonic Center ucac.or.kr Orchestra will perform works 052-275-9623 from 12 different composers including Bach, Strauss, and Kabalevsky. Suseong Artpia in Daegu.

11 am. W20,000

Busan Symphony Orchestra BBB: Beethoven and Brahms in Busan.

Featuring Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No.4 in G major. Busan Cultural Center.

7:30 pm. W5,000 - W10,000 Ulsan Choir Festival “Consonance” Featuring nine different choirs from Ulsan. Ulsan Culture and Art Center.

8 pm. W3,000 June 3rd – 4th Indie Band Moools in Concert One of the most influential indie acts in Tokyo today, moools draw comparisons to Talking Heads and The Pixies. 6/3: Club Guess in Daegu.

W8,000 in advance, W10,000 at the door. 6/4: Club Womb in Busan.

W10,000. supercolorsuper.com, supercolorsuper@gmail.com June 4th Changwon Symphony Orchestra Maestro Chi-yong Jung’s German music adventure. Sungsan Art Hall in Changwon Fusion Traditional Korean Music for Youth Mainstream melodies played with traditional Korean instruments.

Ulsan Culture and Art Center. 8 pm.

W5,000 Our Melodies, Our Stage An outdoors concert. Daegu Culture and Arts Center. 8 pm. Free

Midday Concert Enjoy a small break from work after lunch outdoors. Gumi Art Center. 12:30 pm

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June 3rd Arki Chamber Orchestra Haydn’s String Quartet No. 53 in D major and Mendelssohn’s Symphony 10 in B minor. Sungsan Art Hall in Changwon. 7:30 pm

Violinist Joo-Young Oh Recital The youngest winner of the New York Young Concert Artists International Competition is in Jeonju to perform Tartini’s Violin Sonata in G Minor, Milstein’s Paganiniana, and Debussy’s Clare de Lune. Sungsan Art Hall in Changwon at 11 am (W15,000) and Daegu Culture and Arts Center at 7:30 pm (W10,000) June 10th Daegu Symphony Orchestra Concert Daegu Culture and Arts Center. 7:30 pm June 11th Pianst Hee-Ah Lee Known as the “four-fingered pianist,” Hee-Ah Lee has won multiple awards during her musical career, including one from the Korean League for Disabled Workers. Sungsan Art Hall in Changwon. 7:30 pm.

W20,000 - W25,000 June 15th Classical Guitarists Lorenzo Micheli and Matteo Mela Gyeongsangnamdo Culture and Arts Center in Jinju. 7:30 pm. W20,000 June 17th Busan City Choir Concert Busan Cultural Center Gyeongnam Pop Orchestra Featuring a baritone and accordion solo. Sungsan Art Hall in Changwon.

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W40,000 - W50,000

EDITOR’S PICK

June 6th Primal Drumming Circle Every 1st Sunday. Starts at 9 pm and keeps going till whenever. Even if you don’t drum, bring your creative work and let the rhythm inspire you. Buy the Book Café in Daegu. buythebookcafe@yahoo.com

Busan French Cultural Festival Hosted by the Alliance Francaise of Busan. An art exhbition, play, wine and cheese, French books, music, and more. Various locations in Busan. afbusan.co.kr 054-639-6062 Happy Family Land Fun rides for kids including a miniature train, paddle boats, and an indoor bungee jump. Shows include a magic show, bubble show, a mini-zoo, and other events. CECO (Changwon Exhibition Convention Center). Adults W9,000, children W11,000. ke5.co.kr 055-212-1550

Dine & Drink June 8th

Spanish Wine Festival

In response to increasing interest in European wines, the IB Hotel Group in Daegu has organized a wine festival involving several Spanish bodegas (wineries). The wine-tasting event will take place on June 8th for W25,000 per person. Last year over 600 people attended this event, and the numbers keep increasing with each year. With the Inter-Burgo Hotel only 5 minutes away by taxi from the KTX station in Daegu, it’s an easy trip from Seoul. Those who attend or even simply call the IB office for details can also get a 50% discount on all stocked Spanish wine. 053-602-7113 (Deagu ), 02-413-4871 (Seoul)

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June 17th - 18th King Khan & BBQ Show in Concert Celebrate the revival of lo-fi with this 60s doo wop-inspired garage band.

6/17: Club Basement in Busan.

W18,000 in advance, W25,000 at the door. 6/18: Bar Guess in Daegu.

W12,000 in advance, W17,000 at the door. supercolorsuper.com, supercolorsuper@gmail.com June 19th Gyeongnam Jazz Orchestra Sungsan Art Hall in Changwon.

7:30 pm. W20,000 June 23rd Ukraine Glinka Philharmonic Orchestra Featuring Tchaikovsky and other composers. Haeundae Cultural Center. 7:30 pm. W10,000

June 4th - 7th

June 25th Ensemble Ditto Recital “Bohemian” With Richard Yongjae O’Neil on the viola. Daegu Cultural Center for Students. 7:30 pm. W40,000 - W60,000 June 27th Korean Traditional Folk Song Association Concert A night of folk songs. Ulsan Culture and Art Center. 6:30 pm. W10,000 Pianist Juan Gallego-Coin Ulsan Culture and Art Center. 6 pm.

W15,000 - W20,000 Yeongnam Folk Song Association Concert Traditional Korean Minyo, or folk songs. Daegu Culture and Arts Center. 7:30 pm. Free

Yoonbhum Cho and Quartet-X Start the morning right with acclaimed violinist Yun-beom Cho and “power classic” music. Schumann’s Traumerei and more. Ulsan Culture and Art Center.11 am. W5,000

June 29th Changwon Choir Sungsan Art Hall in Changwon. 7:30 pm. Free

June 24th - 25th Lymbyc Systym in Concert Postrock group Lymbyc System use vintage keyboards, analog effects, and programming to create tumbling sonic landscapes. 6/24: Guess in Daegu.

6/25: Club Womb in Busan. 10:30 pm.

W10,000 in advance, W15,000 at the door. supercolorsuper.com, supercolorsuper@gmail.com

Through June 6th Daegu Gyeongbuk Rapeseed Flower Festival Even if you missed the pale pink cherry blossoms in April, you can still enjoy vast fields of these bright yellow flowers through June 6th.

Jungsan-dong in Gyeongsan. lean.co.kr 053-431-9977

Family & Community

Through June 13th

June 11th - 13th Daegu Dongseong Street Festival This festival takes place on Dongseong Street, one of Daegu’s most bustling and thriving areas. Parades, concert, dance, and more. dsr.or.kr 053-423-3337 Gwangalli Eobang Festival Experience the traditional folk customs of fishing villages in the Joseon Dynasty and enjoy discounts on fresh fish at restaurants in the area. Gwangalli Beach in Busan. festival-eobang. suyeong.go.kr 051-610-4061 Taehwa River Water Festival This festival at the Taehwa River in Ulsan includes a marathon, swimming competition, and wrestling competition. taehwagang.ulsan.go.kr 052-229-2000 June 13th Doll Free Market A one-stop shop for dolls of all kinds. BEXCO (Busan Exposition and Convention Center).

11 am - 4 pm. W2,000 June 18th - 20th Ulsan Sweburi Festival This festival celebrates “sweburi,” or the Korean traditional process of melting and using metals. Plenty of traditional Korean sights and sounds. sbr.bukgu.ulsan.kr 052-289-9999

Richard Yongjae O’Neil’s “Ensemble Ditto” Kodaly and Dvorak performed at the Gimhae Arts and Sports Center. 7:30 pm. W40,000 W60,000. gasc.co,kr 055-320-1234

June 24th Daegu Traditional Korean Orchestra Concert Daegu Culture and Arts Center. 7:30 pm. W10,000

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June 3rd - 6th Busan International Baby and Edu Fair This fair has all things pregnancy and baby-related, from information on vaccinations and insurance to maternity clothes and baby food. At BEXCO (Busan Exposition and Convention Center). idreamkorea.co.kr/badu 051-862-8810

Swaporama Every 1st Sunday, Buy the Book Café in Daegu organizes a “swaporama.” Bring your well-loved goods and trade them for other people’s things. 3 - 5 pm. To join in, bring one bag of decent stuff or pay W10,000. buythebookcafe@yahoo.com

Haeundae Sand Festival Feel the sand under your toes at one of Korea’s most famous beaches.

Activities and events include beach volleyball to sand sculpture contests to kayaking. sandfestival.haeundae.go.kr 051-749-4000 June 4th - 13th Ulsan Grand Park Rose Festival Been meaning to tell someone that you love him or her? Participate in this fair by writing a letter to send with roses. The letters are submitted in a contest for prizes up to W300,000. 10 am - 10 pm. ulsanpark.com 052-271-8818 June 5th Yeongju Sobaek Mountain Rhododendron Festival A perfect chance to take photos of Korean natural beauty. tour.yeongju.go.kr 054-639-6062 June 5th - 6th Busan Eco Festival for Kids A fun festival for children to learn about eco-friendly living and environmental responsibility. At BEXCO (Busan Exposition and Convention Center). ecofun.org 051-760-3231 Fan Yang’s Bubble Fantasy Show Fan Yang is a 16-time Guinness World Record holder with 11 bubble-related titles. He and his son Deni Yang are to showcase extraordinary and jawdropping bubble works. Suseong Artpia in Daegu. Saturday 1 pm, 3:30 pm, 6

June 18th - 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 June 25th - 27th Busan, Ulsan, Gyeongnam Stamp Exhibition Participants can submit stamps of their own design to post offices in Gyeongnam and they will be exhibited at the Gyeongsangnamdo Culture and Arts Center. The exhibit runs from 10 am - 6 pm June 25th - July 4th Daegu Flower Show EXCO (Daegu Exhibition and Convention Center). 10 am - 6 pm.

W3,000 - W5,000. topflower.kr June 26th Bubble Bubble Show Kids love bubbles, and this show has bubbles of all different shapes and sizes. Haman Culture and Art Center. 12 pm.

W12,000. hamanart.or.kr 055-580-3613 June 27th Farmer’s Market Every last Sunday. If you like making crafts, creating artwork, or baking up something tasty, bring it to Daegu’s Buy the Book Café for a chance to share it with others. buythebookcafe@yahoo.com

GYEONGSANG DIRECTORY Education & Conferences June 4th - 7th Oriental Medicine Expo EXCO (Daegu Exhibition and Convention Center). W20,000. dgom.re.kr/Expo 053-810-0234 June 26th KOTESOL Conference in Busan Workshops on a range of educational topics and teaching areas such as young learners and computers in the classroom. Busan University of Foreign Studies. 1 pm – 6 pm. Free for members, W5,000 for non-members. kotesol.org, bgkotesol@gmail.com

Dine & Drink June 3rd - 6th Daegu International Food Industry Exhibition 2010 EXCO (Daegu Exhibition and Convention Center).

10 am - 6 pm. Free admission, register online. dafood.co.kr 053-601-5063

June 17th - 20th Busan International Food Exhibition 2010 400 booths of food, food machinery, food franchises, and more.

BEXCO (Busan Exposition and Convention Center). W2,000. bofas.com 02-588-2480 June 25th - 27th Yeongdeok Flatfish Festival Fireworks and a concert. tour.yd.go.kr 054-730-6091

All Daegu games held at Daegu Field, home of the Samsung Lions

1st – 3rd vs KIA Tigers 6:30 pm 4th vs Lotte Giants 6:30 pm 5th - 6th vs Lotte Giants 5 pm 11th vs Nexen Heroes 6:30 pm 12th and 13th vs Nexen Heroes 5 pm 18th vs Hanhwa Eagles 6:30 pm 19th - 20th vs Hanhwa Eagles 5 pm 29th - 30th vs Lotte Giants 6:30 pm August 7th

KBO Baseball All Busan games held at Sajik Stadium, home of the Lotte Giants

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

To list an event, e-mail coordinator@10magazine.asia Dokdo International Triathlon The first part of this competition is a swim-cyclerun triathlon and the second part is a

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

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

Live Music Venues Club Interplay Busan cafe.daum.net/interplaycafe 051-5174773 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

South St. Western Philly cheesesteaks and cold cuts in Suseong-gu. blog. naver.com/southst105 053-768-7867

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 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

June 13th Daegu Angeli Walking Competition 5k, 10k, half and 30k at Daegu Stadium to begin at 9:30 am. Free for all courses.

Sign up by June 12th. dgwalking.org 053-633-8855 June 27th Tongyeong Yokjido Marathon 5k, 10k, half and full marathon to begin at the Gyeongnam Yokjido town office at 8 am.

W40,000 for 5k, W50,000 for the other courses. Sign up by June 7th. tourmarathon.com 1644-4219

Sports & Fitness

1st – 3rd vs LG Twins 6:30 pm 11th vs Hanhwa Eagles 6:30 pm 12th - 13th vs Hanhwa Eagles 5 pm 15th - 17th vs Samsung Lions 6:30 pm 22nd - 24th vs Hanhwa Eagles 6:30 pm 25th vs SK Wyverns 6:30 pm 26th - 27th vs SK Wyverns 5 pm

swim around the perimeter of Dokdo, about 5 km. W400,000. Payment must be made by June 30th. koreatri.woweb.net 02-3431-3800

JEOLLA CALENDAR EDITOR’S PICK

Sung-dam Hong’s “Bright Black Water” Exhibition Commemorating the 30th year anniversary of the Gwangju Democratization Movement of 1980, “Gwangju Artist of May” Sung Dam Hong has created an exhibition that sheds light on the past military resistance and once-dark history of the city. Gwangju Museum of Art Through June 10th Digifesta: Media Art Festival The technology surrounding us continues to change at a pace so rapid that we can barely keep up with it. The “Digifesta” media art festival, held at the Gwangju Biennale Exhibit Hall, features works by thirty artists from both East and West who manage to combine advanced technology with artistic vision. Adults W10,000, teens W8,000, children W6,000. digifesta.com 070-7721-5768

June

10th – 13th

MBC Tea and Crafts Fair

JEOLLA

In its second year, the MBC Tea and Crafts Fair is a chance to step back to a time when not all tasks were accomplished through silicon and circuitry. The top artisans from Gwangju and South Jeolla Province are joined by other masters of their craft from across Korea. For those in the mood to buy, there are plenty of hand-crafted products for sale, but if you just want to look there are also exhibits featuring famous teas of the world, pottery from all over Korea, exquisite celadon ceramic work, and even work by the natural dyeing society.

Kim Daejung Convention Center in Gwangju. mbcexco.co.kr 062-431-1003

Infinite Challenge in Pictures Exhibition “Mu-han-do-jeon!” See photographs taken during episodes of the Korean variety (reality) show Infinite Challenge in 2009. A part of Digifesta. 9 am – 6 pm. Free admission at Gwangju Biennale, Exhibit Hall 4. kjmbc.co.kr Through June 20th “The Noble Man’s Show” Exhibition There hadn’t been many exhibits themed around paintings in the “literary artist’s style” since the Gwangju Democratization Movement. This exhibit offers a brighter, more optimistic perspective than past exhibits. Gwangju Museum of Art June 4th – 10th North Jeolla Modern Engraving Art Exhibition See over fifty works in this exhibition held by the North Jeolla Modern Engraver’s Association. The association has been redefining the genre through various exhibitions since its inception last year. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju 33rd Annual North Jeolla Handicrafts Exhibition 130 crafts groups participate in the 33rd annual handicrafts exhibition held by the North Jeolla Handicrafts Cooperatives. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju

Theater & Dance June 12th – 13th Beauty and the Beast The Musical A Disney classic in musical form for the whole family. Sat 11 am, 2 pm, 4 pm, Sun 1 pm, 3 pm. W5,000 – W10,000.

Gwangju Culture and Art Center June 14th – 16th

June 19th Modern Dance Group Sapo’s 25th Show “May it Pass” This modern dance group has interacted with audiences on smaller stages in experimental and creative ways in North Jeolla and throughout Korea since 1985.

5 pm. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju June 19th – 20th Mamma Mia The Musical This hit musical, set to 22 songs by ABBA, is in Jeonju for two days only at the Sori Cultural Arts Center. Lyrics in Korean.

Sat 3 pm, 7:30 pm, Sun 2 pm, 6:30 pm.

W50,000 – W120,000

VENUES

Gwangju Culture and Art Center art.gjcity.net 062-510-9251

June 10th – 13th Gwangju Museum of Art 9 am – 6 pm. Adults W500, The First Gwangju Crafts teens W300, Prize An exhibit of the crafts children W200. from the first Gwangju Crafts artmuse.gwangju.go.kr contest, which includes pottery, 062-510-0149 metal, paper, and leather arts.

Jeonbuk Province Art gjcraft.co.kr Museum Wanju-gun

June 26th North Jeolla Art Theatre Ballet and Jazz Show As famous as the ballet Romeo and Juliet is, it has never been on stage in North Jeolla until now. The North Jeolla Art Theatre has combined elegant ballet and fun jazz for this one-night-only show. 5 pm. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju

Concerts

Closed Mon. 10 am – 6

Art Through June 6th Amazing Media Art Exhibit The five artists in this exhibit present pieces that straddle the divide between digital media and digital art. Jeonbuk Province Art Museum Experience Science in Famous Paintings Find the secret of the Mona Lisa! A teacher leads children in groups of 12 through famous paintings and the science hidden in them. Find it in the Special Exhibition area of the Suncheon NC Department Store. Weekdays at 11 am, 12, 2, 3:30, 5 pm. Korean ability required. scienceinart.co.kr Homo Ludens: Humans at Play Exhibit A variety of artists examine the creative impulse from the perspective of play. Around 200 pieces on display.

Jeonbuk Province Art Museum

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June 18th – 24th pm. Free. jbartmuse.go.kr Jeong-jae Lee’s 30th 063-280-4343 Exhibition: Dokdo Dokdo Sori Cultural Arts Center and the “soul of Korea” are the Jeonju sori21.co.kr 063-270-8000 themes of Jeong-Jae Lee’s oil painting exhibition at the Sori Suncheon Culture and Art Center scart.or.kr Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju.

June 5th The 18th “Original Sound” Concert A cello solo, piano trio, vocal solo, and vocal duet at the Gwangju Culture and Art Center. 5 pm. W5,000 Hee-ah Lee’s Piano Concert Known as the “four-fingered pianist”, Hee-ah Lee has won multiple awards during her musical career, including one from the Korean League for Disabled Workers. She is also the subject of the New York Film Festival Award-winning documentary “Hee Ah, the FourFingered Pianist.” 7:30 pm. Suncheon Culture and Art Center

Jeonju “Daesaseup” Games Jeonju is famous as the home of pansori, and it is also the location of this yearly competition for practitioners of traditional Korean art forms like archery, sijo (poetry), folk music, and more. Just think of it as the Olympics of Korean folk art. Various locations in Jeonju. jjdss.or.kr 063-252-6792

Chonbuk National University Cultural Center Jeonju cnucc.chonbuk.ac.kr 063-270-2089

from Handel, Bruder, and Portailer. 7:30 pm. W10,000 – W20,000. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju

June 1st Jeonju City Korea Music Orchestra The Jeonju City Korea Music Orchestra brings male and female “chang”, or Korean traditional narrative ballad, and Korean 061-749-3516 traditional “gagok”, or songs, June 25th – July 1st to stage.

7:30 pm. W3,000 – W5,000.

Cheol-Gyu Kim’s “The Landscape of Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju the Human Body” Exhibition Utilizing techniques such as scraping paint with June 2nd – 3rd sandpaper, Cheol-Gyu Kim expresses College Students’ Collaboration mankind’s desires and duplicities Night At the Sori Cultural Arts Center in through paintings of the human Jeonju. 7:30 pm. 063-710-1395 body. The paintings are detailed and mysterious, and are meant to portray the June 3rd coexistence of the body and mind. Sori Hyeong-Seok Kim Danso Recital Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju Featuring both Korean songs and “Greensleeves” on the danso, a traditional “The Scent of North Jeolla” Korean bamboo flute. 7:30 pm. Gwangju Watercolor Exhibition This exhibition Culture and Art Center. 062-529-5799 showcases works by North Jeolla June 4th members of the Korea Watercolor Artists Los Coreanos Guitar Recital Association for the first time in 13 years.

A guitar journey for youth featuring works Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju

June 7th Eun Mee Lee Charity Concert “One Step Toward Love, One Step Toward Hope” This Korean legend sings her most famous song, “I Have a Lover,” at the Gwangju Culture and Art Center.

7:30 pm. 062-943-3300 June 9th The Korean High School of Cultural Heritage Concert Students from the traditional Korean music department are on stage in their 9th annual concert.

Gayageum and samulnori (Korean traditional percussion). 7 pm. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju.

063-711-7764 June 10th Jeonju City Choir’s 100th Concert Founded in 1966, Jeonju City Choir is currently conducted by In-Jae Kim and has brought classical music to the residents of Jeonju through concerts and festivals. 7 pm. W3,000 – W5,000.

Chonbuk National University Cultural Center in Jeonju Thursday Traditional Korean Arts Concert 7:30 pm. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 063-710-1395 Violinist Joo-Young Oh Recital The youngest winner of the New York Young Concert Artists International Competition is in Jeonju to perform Tartini’s Violin Sonata in G Minor, Milstein’s Paganiniana, and Debussy’s Clare de Lune. Guest Carlos Avila. 7:30 pm. W20,000 – W30,000. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju June 11th Happy Music Hour at 11 o’clock: ABBA Music Led by Myeong Seong Park, the producer of the musical Mamma Mia in Korea. Take a 90-minute journey through the music and musical with explanation and by the producer himself. 11 am. W15,000. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju North Jeolla Family Hope Concert for Dreams and Love 7:30 pm.

Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju.

063-270-7877 Promising Youth Concert Six bright young musicians directed by Ilgu Lee performing von Weber, Strauss, and Rachmaninov. 7:30 pm. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 063-281-2748 June 12th Sori Cultural Arts Center Youth Orchestra Concert Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A Minor, Op. 54, and Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, Op. 120, conducted by Jong Hyun Kim. 3 pm.

W10,000.

Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju

June 14th Suncheon Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Suncheon Culture and Art Center. 8 pm

EDITOR’S PICK JEOLLA PROVINCE

June 15th Cripa Piano Ensemble Concert Featuring nine pianists in this concert held at the Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 7:30 pm. 010-7733-8673

Foreigner Assistance Gwangju International Center gwangjuic.or.kr 062-226-1050

June 17th Thursday Traditional Korean Arts Concert 7:30 pm. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 063-710-1395 June 18th Violinist Seong Cheol Choi Solo Recital The first of nine solo recitals at the Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. The program includes Bach’s Partitas for Solo Violin and Schumann’s Violin Sonata No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 105.

7:30 pm.

W5,000 – W10,000 June 20th Amabile Wind Orchestra 2nd Concert A charity concert to help the underprivileged. 7 pm. W10,000. Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju Youth Concerto Night with Cluster Chamber Orchestra Featuring works

by Brahms and Sibelius by Jae Geun Yoo and 25 others. 7:30 pm. W10,000.

Gwangju Culture and Art Center

Religious Services Antioch Presbyterian Church Jeonju andiok.kr 063-274-3228 Iri Joongang Church Iksan

063-851-4311 Musangsa Muan-gun 042-841-6084

Museums

Family & Community

June 12th – 20th

14th Annual Muju Firefly Festival

The arrival of fireflies is a surefire way to know summer is here. This festival celebrates the critters that light up to match the warm and cozy atmosphere of summer nights in the Korean countryside. The best time to see fireflies is at night starting from about 9 pm, and the festival has plenty of other activities to enjoy while you wait, including bare-hands trout fishing and river rafting. For families with children, there are puppet shows and music concerts, and couples can take a romantic evening stroll across the firefly-lit “bridge of love.”

Events take place in various locations across Muju. firefly.or.kr 063-324-2440

June 24th Jeonju City Orchestra 170th Concert Conducted by Seok-Hee Kang at the Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju.

7:30 pm. W7,000 – W 10,000

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

Yonsei University Orchestra Invitation Concert Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 7:30 pm

June 4th – 6th English Fair 2010 Exhibits on English education information, an English job festival, and lectures by star English teachers at this weekend for everythingEnglish. Kim Daejung Convention Center in Gwangju

June 25th Yasis Flute Ensemble Concert Led by Jae Won Kim, Eun Joo Oh, Ha Yan Kim, and Ma Ri Park at the Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju. 7:30 pm

June 29th Sharing Love with Africa Piano Duo Charity Concert Pianists perform various piano duets and proceeds go to World Vision for Africa. 7:30 pm. W5,000.

Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju

Family & Community June 15th – 19th Beopseong-po Festival This festival celebrates the famed dried yellow corvina, or croaker, of Beopseong in Yeonggwang in South Jeolla Province.

Takes place at the Beopseong-po Soopjaengi Park. 061-350-5594 June 16th – 17th Jeonju Dano Traditional Festival There are many things to see, do, and experience during this two-day festival in Jeonju, including eating traditional foods, hanging wishes on lamps, making fans, and dyeing fingernails with the traditional

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

Dine & Drink Bongseonhwa plant. Everything takes places at Deokjin Park. jjpnj.com 063-277-2515 June 18th – 27th Gwangju MBC Supercar Show At the Kim Dae Jung Convention Center. kdjcenter.or.kr 062-431-1003 June 19th North Jeolla Folk Art Festival From traditional music originally sung by farmers to traditional folk games and dance, this one-day festival is the place to see and participate in Korean folk art.

Iksan Sports Park. jbyc.com 063-255-2611 June 25th Hwemun Mountain Festival A festival to honor those who have been sacrificed due to the division of the two Koreas and clash of ideologies.

Hwemun Mountain in Sunchang. tour.sunchang.go.kr 063-650-1628

Education & Conferences Ongoing GIC Talks The Gwangju International

June 19th – 21st Bokbunja Food and Wine Festival Have yet to try bokbunja-ju, wine made from Korean black raspberries? If not, this festival is a great chance to get to know this sweet wine native to Gochang in South Jeolla. At Seowoon Mountain Park. bokbunja.gochang.go.kr 063-560-2600

Sport & Fitness June 20th Pink Ribbon Marathon 5k and 10k at the Gwangju World Cup Stadium, to begin at 9:30 am. W10,000 for all courses. All proceeds to the Korean Foundation for Breast Cancer. Sign up by June 11th. pinkmarathon.com 1688-9744 KBO Baseball All games held at Gwangju Stadium home of the KIA Tigers 8th – 10th vs Doosan Bears 6:30 pm 11th vs LG Twins 6:30 pm 12th and 13th vs LG Twins 5 pm 22nd – 24th vs Nexen Heroes 6:30 pm 29th and 30th vs SK Wyverns 6:30 pm

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 Led Zeppelin Art Space Jeonju Hosts underground bands both expat and Korean. cafe.daum.net/k250073

018-607-6321 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 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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June 26th Clamu Philharmonic Orchestra Concert Originally the North Jeolla Art Philharmonic Orchestra, the Clamu Philharmonic Orchestra is the only fulltime orchestra in North Jeolla. 7:30 pm.

Sori Cultural Arts Center in Jeonju

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

June 6th The Christian Choir Festival Participating choirs include the Presbyterian Choir, the Jeju CBS Agape Choir, and many more. Jeju Culture and Art Center. 7:30. Free. 011-9617-0025 June 17th Seogwipo String Ensemble Jeju Culture and Art Center. 7:30 pm. Free.

064-760-2484 June 24th Anniversary Concert for the Yonghwa Culture and Art Society Experience the exuberance of a variety of traditional Korean art forms. Jeju Culture and Art Center. 7 pm. 064-746-3777

Sport & Fitness Sports

June 3rd – 20th

Jeju Leisure Sports Festival

Sick of staying indoors all day? Hit the beach for outside fun with this two week festival organized by Jeju City. Events held each weekend provide a variety of physical activities to keep you in shape and in good spirits. 6/3 – 6-5: The Jeju Biking Century Run. 6/12: National Inline Skating Competition.

6/13: National Sea Fishing Competition. 6/18 – 20: National Wind Surfing Competition. 6/19 – 6/20: Jeju Triathlon Competition. Events take place at Tapdong Plaza, Gwannae Beach, and other locations around Jeju City. culture.jeju.go.kr, 064-728-2754

JEJU ISLAND

Jeju Haevichi Arts Festival This festival is a once-in-a-year chance for Jeju-based artists and those involved in the art field to share ideas and network.

Be sure to catch the performance showcase, held from 2 – 6 pm and 7:30 – 9:30 pm on Wednesday the 9th. Events are held at the Jeju Haevichi Hotel and Resort and other locations. jhaf.or.kr, 02-586-5991 June 10th – 14th Calligraphy Society Joint Exhibit Jeju Culture and Art Center.

010-9838-6724

Theater & Dance Ongoing Nanta on Jeju Island Nanta, the non-

June 5th Halla Mountain Rhododendron Festival and Hiking Contest Join in the hiking fun on this path leading past rhododendrons in their full bloom. At Eorimok Plaza on the north side of Halla Mountain. culture.jeju.go.kr, 064-759-0848 Through June 27th Jeju Lamp Festival Established by a Korean inspired by a Taiwanese lamp festival, this has turned into the biggest event of its kind in Korea. 5 pm till midnight each day near Iho Beach west of the Jeju International Airport in Jeju City. Adults W12,000, students W8,000. cafe.naver.com/jejudolampfestival

Dine & Drink June 11th – 13th Bomok Harbor Damselfish Feast Fun festival events including rowing around the local fishing boat (called a taeu) and catching damselfish with your bare hands. Bomok Harbor in Seogwipo. culture.jeju.go.kr, 064-760-2741

Religious Services Jeju Anglican/Episcopal Church Sinjeju 010-2500-6780

Classes 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, Tue – Fri 8 pm, Sat 4 pm, 8 pm.

W40,000 - W50,000. ticket.interpark.com, 1544-1555

Concerts June 1st Jeju YMCA Youth Orchestra “Mars” from Holst’s The Planets, Mozart’s 41st Jupiter Symphony, and more. Jeju Culture and Art Center. 7:30 pm. Free.

010-9989-5539

June 2nd Heoteun Gut: Traditional Performance A hodgepodge of pansori, folk songs, samulnori, VENUES and more. Jeju Culture and Jeju Culture and Art Art Center. 7:30 pm. Adults Center jejuculture.or.kr W7,000, students W5,000.

064-710-7605 010-4002-3226

June 26th – 30th “Deep Blue” Underwater Photo Exhibit Jeju Culture and Art Center.

016-626-5536

Family & Community

JEJU ISLAND

June 3rd World Treasures Made of Dirt Jeju Culture and Art Center. 010-3399-2778 June 4th – 12th

June 25th – 30th Jeju International Taekwondo Contest More than twenty countries will be represented at the Halla Gymnasium. ijto.or.kr, 064-740-6000

El Paso Mexican. Rather bland but adequate Mexican food in a central location in Jeju City.

064-752-8252

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

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June 17th – 20th Asian Aerobic and Gymnastics Championships More than 1500 athletes from 10 countries are expected to participate. Halla Gymnasium. ijto.or.kr, 064-740-6000 June 25th – 27th Jeju-Jeolla International Yacht

Art

June 15th – 19th Miseon Jeong Pottery Exhibit Jeju Culture and Art Center. 011-692-6349

July 11th Korea Triathlon Jeju 2.4 miles battling the ocean waves, 112 miles on a bike, and 26.2 miles on foot. Have you got what it takes? Join more than a thousand other athletes to find out at Seogwipo in southern Jeju. 7 am – midnight. Individuals W220,000, relay team W330,000. Sign up by June 16th! koreatriathlonjeju.com, 02-541-5415

Competition Dozens of ships will be making their way to Jeju and Jeolla for this sailing event. ijto.or.kr, 064-740-6000

June 5th Hwaeum Flute Orchestra Festival Joined by the Junior Hwaeum Flute Ensemble. Pieces include “The Easy Winers” by Scott Joplin and selections from The Barber of Seville and The Phantom of the Opera. Jeju Culture and Art Center. 7:30 pm. Free. 010-9838-8584

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

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

Restaurants

Bars/Lounges/Pubs

Bagdad Cafe Indian. Delicious, authentic Indian food made from local ingredients in a gorgeous atmosphere. Near City Hall in Jeju City.

064-757-8182

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

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

NETWORKING CALENDAR

Sponsored by Allied Pickfords E dited by Dav id Carru t h

Tuesday, June 1st

AWC Luncheon Welcome in the warm season with this elegant luncheon. Put on a sassy summer outfit, visit with old and new friends and bid farewell to expats who will be moving or repatriating. All are welcome to attend. J.J. Gazebo at Grand Hyatt Hotel. 11:30 am. W48,000 for nonmembers. RSVP to Susan Warner at swarner5@yahoo.com. awckorea.org Wednesday, June 2nd

SIWA Farewell Coffee Morning Join the SIWA ladies for a special treat as they celebrate the last coffee morning before summer break. Coffee mornings will resume in August. Grand Ambassador Hotel.

9:30 – 11:30 am. Members W12,000, nonmembers W17,000. siwapage.com Friday, June 4th

CWC Canadian Backyard BBQ Come out and enjoy an evening with fellow Canucks at this event sponsored by the Canadian Women's Club and the Canadian Embassy. Schofield Hall at the Canadian Embassy from 5:30 – 9 pm. W10,000 includes BBQ and entertainment. Proceeds donated to First Steps (a humanitarian organization) and Aeranwon (a shelter for unwed mothers). cwckorea@live.com

SIWA Tour of Bukchon “Hanok Village” Professor David Mason leads this tour of the traditional Korean wooden houses (known as Hanok) located in this charming neighborhood north of Anguk Stn. (line 3).

10 am – 1 pm. W20,000 for members, W22,000 for non-members. siwapage.com Saturday, June 5th

Queen’s Birthday Seoul Organized every year by BASS, this is one of the year's biggest international fund-raising events for Korean charities. Guests enjoy gourmet food and wine, a live auction, a raffle, and dancing to the superb music of the British band The Lightyears. The night’s theme will only be unveiled when you arrive at the ball.

Grand Hyatt Hotel. Cocktails served from 6:30 pm. For tickets or more information, contact BASS at bassqbb@britishseoul.com Tuesday, June 8th

AUSTCHAM Breakfast Forum Early birds can get an early bite to eat at this breakfast forum with Australian Defence Attache Colonel Stephen Beaumont. Grand Hyatt Hotel. 7:30 – 9:30 am. W40,000 members, W50,000 non-members. RSVP by Sunday, June 6th. austchamkorea.org, exec@austchamkorea.org

Saturday, June 12th

World Cup Soccer: Korea vs. Greece Enjoy dinner as you watch the live soccer match at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. 7 - 11 pm.

The match starts at 8 pm. austchamkorea.org Tuesday, June 15th

BASS Catch Up Coffee Catch up with old friends and meet new ones at this monthly BASS meeting. Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf in Itaewon. 10 am – noon. britishseoul.com

Saturday, June 12th

Friday, June 25th

2S2 Expat Community Meetup

AUSTCHAM Sundowner

This monthly event goes to show that the drinking circuit isn’t the only way to get connected. Held at various locations on the second Saturday of each month at 2 pm (hence the name). Search Facebook for 2S2 Community or visit 2s2community.blogspot. com. roboseyo@gmail.com

AFC “Buffet Champêtre Dansant” Picnic Francophone expats will enjoy this outing and picnic at the Culture and Arts Park near Yangjae. RSVP requested by June 9th.

W55,000 for non-members. afc-online.org

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AMCHAM Busan Committee Launching Event

The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea would like you to join the celebration for its new Busan Committee. If you’re looking to do business around Busan, here’s a great chance to expand your network. Guests at the party can enjoy a light buffet and unlimited wine and beer. Grand Ballroom C at the Novotel Ambassador Busan. 6 – 9 pm.

W50,000. amchamkorea.org 02-6201-2200

Relax after a day of work with good drinks and good company. Location and other details TBA. austchamkorea.org Wednesday, June 30th

EUCCK Luncheon with G20 Summit Spokesperson 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 this November. Venue and time details TBA. eucck.org, marina.payen@eucck.org 2S2 2nd Saturday at 2 PM AFC Association des Francophones des

Corée AMCHAM American Chamber of Commerce Austcham Australian Chamber of Commerce AWC American Women’s Club BASS British Association of Seoul CWC Canadian Women’s Club EUCCK European Union Chamber of

Commerce in Korea SIWA Seoul International Women’s

Association

To list your event, contact David Carruth at calendar@10magazine.asia or 02-3447-1610

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2 010 FIFA Wo r ld Cup

Group Stage Match Schedule in Korea Time F ri , J une 1 1th

Group A 23:00 South Africa vs. Mexico S at, J une 1 2 th

Group A 03:30 Uruguay vs. France Group B 20:30 Korea Republic vs. Greece 23:00 Argentina vs. Nigeria

T hu , J une 17 th

Group A 03:30 South Africa vs. Uruguay Group B 20:30 Argentina

vs. Korea Republic 23:00 Greece vs. Nigeria Group C 23:00 Greece vs. Niger

Group H 23:00 Chile vs. Switzerland T ue , J une 2 2 nd

Group A 23:00 Mexico vs. Uruguay 23:00 France vs. South Africa Group H 03:30 Spain vs. Honduras W ed, J une 2 3 rd

F ri , J une 1 8 th S un , J une 1 3 th

Group C 03:30 England vs. USA 20:30 Algeria vs. Slovenia Group D 23:00 Serbia vs. Ghana

Group A 03:30 France vs. Mexico Group C 23:00 Slovenia vs. USA Group D 20:30 Germany vs. Serbia

M o n , J une 1 4th

Group B 03:30 Nigeria

vs. Korea Republic 03:30 Greece vs. Argentina Group C 23:00 Slovenia vs. England 23:00 USA vs. Algeria T hu , J une 2 4th

S at, J une 1 9 th

Group D 03:30 Germany vs. Australia Group E 20:30 Netherlands vs. Denmark 23:00 Japan vs. Cameroon T ue , J une 1 5 th

Group F 03:30 Italy vs. Paraguay 20:30 New Zealand vs. Slovakia Group G 23:00 Cote d’Ivoire vs. Portugal W ed, J une 1 6 th

Group G 03:30 Brazil vs. Korea DPR Group H 20:30 Honduras vs. Chile 23:00 Spain vs. Switzerland

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Group C 03:30 England vs. Algeria Group D 23:00 Ghana vs. Australia Group E 20:30 Netherlands vs. Japan S un , J une 2 0 th

Group E 03:30 Cameroon vs. Denmark Group F 20:30 Slovakia vs. Paraguay 23:00 Italy vs. New Zealand M o n , J une 2 1 st

Group G 03:30 Brazil vs. Cote d’Ivoire 20:30 Portugal vs. Korea DPR

Group D 03:30 Ghana vs. Germany 03:30 Australia vs. Serbia Group F 23:00 Slovakia vs. Italy 23:00 Paraguay vs. New Zealand F ri , J une 2 5 th

Group E 03:30 Denmark vs. Japan 03:30 Cameroon vs. Netherlands Group G 23:00 Portugal vs. Brazil 23:00 Korea DPR

vs. Cote d’Ivoire S at, J une 2 6 th

Group H 03:30 Chile vs. Spain 03:30 Switzerland vs. Honduras