Haps Magazine Korea - Issue 35 Feb/Mar 2015 by Haps Magazine

It’s Your Choice • 37 years of proud history caring for the specialist needs of the women of Busan. • English service is available for OB/GYN and Plastic Surgery departments. • Native English speaking coordinator is available upon request. We can also provide Chinese, Japanese and Russian translators. • Insurance claims can be made on behalf of patients to our partner insurance companies Euro-Center, MSH CHINA, Metlife, Bupa. • 24 hours emergency rooms are available at Good Moonhwa and our partner hospitals Good Gang-an & Good Samsun. Fertility Center

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New Year Expansion By Dr. Gwang-joon Ahn

Dr. Gwang-joon Ahn

Internationally renowned Good Moonhwa already offered the highest level of world-class medical service. Now they’ve upped their game with expanded services and facilities for 2015. “Losing money matters little, losing honor means a lot, but losing health means losing it all.” ~Korean proverb In order for a car to drive well, it has to receive regular checkups at a mechanic to see if there is anything wrong. Just like a car needs to be checked for its engine, tire wear and brakes, we need to check our body’s condition by receiving thorough, regular checkups. In that way, we can keep our healthy, happy lives and lessen the chance of suffering from disease. In order to meet the public’s needs for regular checkups, Good Moonhwa Hospital has expanded our facilities in 2015 to make for a more roomy, cozy space for our comfortable medical examination center, which is equipped with the latest in cutting-edge medical devices. In addition, taking advantage of distinct features and strengths , we also offer a comprehensive hospital for women, specializing in OB/GYN. We offer all sorts of gynecological examinations, such as simultaneous breast ultrasound and x-ray, cervical papanicolaou smear, cervical exam, intrauterine ultrasound, ovarian cancer marker test and bone density tests. Also included in the women’s detailed physical examination are the human papillomavirus test

and the thyroid ultrasound test. are included in Women’s Detailed Physical Examination. All of these are performed by highly competent specialists in OB/GYN, who have achieved accuracy and precision at the highest levels in the country. Another highly-regarded service is our world-class fertility clinic, which also checks the reproductive status of both men and women for soon-to-be married couples. Also, the menopausal essential physical examination would be great for housewives who have not had time to look after their own health while taking care of their children and husbands. We offer other comprehensive physical examinations such as these: • • • • • • • • • •

men’s comprehensive physical examinations women’s comprehensive physical examinations men’s detailed physical examinations premium GOOD physical examinations (digestive system detailed, CT detailed, heart detailed, and 7 cancers detailed) menopausal essential physical examinations men’s special physical examinations women’s special physical examinations women’s detailed physical examinations physical examinations for soon-to-be grooms and brides adolescent (student) physical examinations

The various examinations will meet all of your personal needs. At Good Moonhwa Comprehensive Examination Center, we offer all examination programs, spaces and health management systems with examinees’ best interests at heart. But, please keep in mind that you are the most important person when it comes to looking out for your health. Why don’t you take a break from busy daily life and continuous tension, and check your health? We’re here at your service. Our Comprehensive Examination Center staff are confident that you will be more than pleased when you visit us at Good Moonhwa Hospital, where all examinations are quickly processed in one convenient location.

Dr. Gwang-joon Ahn is a doctor in the General OB & GYN, Obesity Department, Family Medicine at Good Moonhwa Hospital. For more information, contact the department coordinator, Seo Mi-young, at 051-630-0123.

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CONTENTS FEATURES A Weighty Matter | 16 On the Road with Brian Aylward | 20 Temples in Korea | 24

BIZ SPOTLIGHT J Pub Sports | 36 Chromecast in Korea | 37 6 Pack Tap House | 40

TRAVEL 5 Things to Enjoy in Tsushima | 32 Memories in Dangyang County | 34

DINE & DRINK Spicing Up the Ramen Experience | 38 Brunching in Busan | 42

ARTS & CULTURE Ben Weller Photography | 42

DIRECTORY/GUIDES Hotel News & Directory | 50 Directory | 52-57 Busan Metro Map | 55

Photography by Simon Slater

EDITORS LETTER onestly, every time I sit down to write one of these Editor’s Letters, I’m not sure where to go with it. I’m not completely certain why magazines even have them. Do you, the reader, really need me or any other editor inviting you into the magazine? Does this letter make me anything more than a slightly more literate Walmart greeter? “Hello, my name is Bobby! Welcome to Haps Magazine. I hope you’ll have a satisfactory experience browsing our pages and that you will find exactly what you are looking for. If you need any assistance, feel free to ask the table of contents and it will be happy to help you! We’ve got a lotta great specials in this issue for the whole family to enjoy. For our cover story this issue, direct from Dale’s Korean Temple Adventure Blog, we bring you the highest quality temple writing this side of the

Pacific pond - all yours for the unbelievably low price of free! And, as if that isn’t enough, we’ve got Christy Swain with some great spots to do brunch around Busan; the incredibly funny comedian Brian Aylward writing about his life out there on the Asian comedy circuit; and The Grand Narrative’s James Turnbull is also back, this time writing about whether stories of being overweight are actually overreaching. But wait, that’s not all. We’re throwing in Tsushima! Danyang! Great wines! Ramen! And, a profile of the very talented American photographer Ben Weller! There’re facts and figures, charts and graphs, directory listings, advertisements and so much more! All right here in this 35th issue of Haps Magazine. And all for the unbelievably low price of free! Thank you for stopping in. Have a fantabulous day!”

Traveling

TSUSHIMA Standing on the right perch on the shores of Busan, you can see it for out in the dista-nce. Japanese country style living, just a short boat ride away.

ON THE COVER Buddhism has been on the Korean peninsula for centuries. It would take years to see all the temples. We’ve got five exemplary spots to get you started. Buddhism has been on the Korean peninsula for centuries. It would take years to see all the temples. We’ve got five exemplary spots to get you started.

who’sHAPPENING

CONTRIBUTORS TOM SHEPARD

Tom and his wife Elicia both hail from Wisconsin, USA and, as avid hikers, they have visited all 16 of Korea's mountainous National Parks. You can read more from Tom on his blog at Klimbing Korean Mountains.

SCOTT ROTZOLL

Scott Rotzoll is a teacher and travel photographer, and a sucker for life’s simplicities. Uprooted from Western Canada, he currently resides in Ulsan, South Korea, and spends much of his time trying to learn about the cultures he enjoys photographing.

DALE QUARRINGTON

Dale Quarrington is originally from Canada, but has lived in the Busan and Gyeongsangnam-do Province area ever since 2003. Very early on, he fell in love with everything to do with Korean Buddhism. On most weekends, you can find him travelling the Korean countryside for new temples to explore.

STACY AUSTIN

Hailing from Portland, Oregon, writer, photographer and artist Stacy Austin keeps herself busy getting into lots of adventures in Busan, South Korea. You can find various ways to socially stalk her at her website, stacylaughs. com

BRIAN AYLWARD

Brian originally came to Korea, like many expats, as a teacher. One night, on a dare, he got up on stage and told a few jokes. Things were never the same after that. Now he tours the world doing standup and is soon coming to Busan to record his first comedy album.

PUBLISHER Ju Shin-hye EDITOR IN CHIEF Bobby McGill SALES DIRECTOR Michael Schneider MANAGING EDITOR Jeff Liebsch ART DIRECTOR Russell McConnell COPY EDITOR Amy Steele WRITERS

Stacy Austin, James Turnbull, Brian Aylward, Dale Quarrington, Christy Swain, Jeff Liebsch, Bobby McGill, Amy Steele, Tom Shepard, Murray Cundall Simon Slater, Gwang-joon Ahn Anthony Velasquez PHOTOGRAPHERS

Scott Rotzoll, Tom Shepart Jeff Liebsch, Simon Slater Bobby McGill, Ben Weller Macbeth Omega, Joseph Bengivenni Simon Slater, Peter Demarco ACCOUNTS SERVICES

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what’sHAPPENING

UP, DOWN &ALL AROUND GREAT EVENTS ARE HAPPENING AROUND THE PENINSULA THIS SPRING. HERE ARE A FEW SUGGESTIONS TO CHECK OUT THIS SEASON.

CHILGAPSAN ICE FESTIVAL The three-month Chilgapsan Ice Festival is one of the Peninsula’s winter highlights as the small village turns into a winter wonderland featuring fantastic ice sculptures, an array of winter sports and tasty traditional foods. Date: Through February 22 Location: Jindo, Jeollanam-do

JINDO MIRACLE SEA FESTIVAL Every year, Jindo celebrates the parting of the sea from the mainland to a nearby island caused by the difference in high and low tides. The result is a 2.8-kilometer-long road where you can actually walk to the island with thousands of others while also enjoying the festivities and food that Jindo has to offer. Date: March 20-23 Location: Cheongyanggun, Chungcheongnam-do

JEONGWOL DAEBORUM FIRE FESTIVAL FEBRUARY | BUSAN

The 15th day of the first month of the Lunar New Year brings large bonfires around the city’s parks and beaches to wish for good health and fortune for 2015. Check out the Haps website for locations around the city to take part in this unique yearly ritual.

NATURALLY 7 LIVE IN CONCERT MARCH 1 | BUSAN CULTURAL CENTER

Formed in 1999, the distinct a cappella team from New York, who opened for Michael Buble’s ‘Crazy Love Tour,’ hits the main theater at the Busan Cultural Center for an evening of R&B and beatboxing, which have made them acclaimed around the world.

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ISU FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS FEBRUARY 10-15 | MOKDONG ARENA

The Four Continents ISU Figure Skating Championships hits Mokdong in Gyeonggi Province with the best figure skaters from the Americas, Asia, Africa and Oceania competing in disciplines of men’s and ladies’ singles, pairs and ice dancing.

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GONE WITH THE WIND THE MUSICAL

MARCH 16 | AX-KOREA, SEOUL

MARCH 17-22 | BUSAN CITIZEN’S HALL

After almost 40 years together as a group, the kings of heavy metal return to Seoul at the AX-KOREA to play their past and present hits in one of the most anticipated concerts of the spring for fans of hard rock.

Playing for the first time in Asia, a star-studded Korean cast, including Seo Hyun from Girls Generation, performs in the musical adaptation of the epic love story that has been moving audiences worldwide for 80 years at Busan Citizen’s Hall.

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WISH WE WERE THERE GREAT EVENTS ARE HAPPENING ALL AROUND THE GLOBE. HERE’S ONE WE WISH WE COULD GET TO.

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TET NGUYEN DAN The most important event on the Vietnamese calendar, Tet Nguyen Da, or the Vietnamese New Year, signifies the arrival of spring and rings in the new year in traditional style. Plenty of delicious food, folk games and noise - which is encouraged to ward off bad luck - are all part of the ideal of new beginnings of the new year. Date: February 22-27 Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

WORD ON THE STREET BEST CITY MAGAZINE Haps is honored to announce that it won the 2014 award for the best city magazine in the country last December at the K-Blog Awards, hosted by the Korea Observer. The awards ceremony, held at the Bull & Barrel in Seoul, was the first of its kind and also featured award categories for the best bloggers in the country, as voted by readers. Other notable winners included Sweet Pickles and Corn, which was voted the best new blog, The Marmot’s Hole as the best oldtimer blog, ZenKimchi and A Fat Girl’s Guide to Eating in Korea as the best food blogs, Simon McEnteggart as the best male blogger and Mimsie Ladner as the best female blogger.

IRISH EYES ARE SMILING Dig out your best green outfit, as March 17 is just around the corner, which means it’s once again time for the annual drunkfest that the commemoration of Patron St. Patrick has become. Some bars around the city deck out in green for the event, with the Basement in PNU and the Wolfhound in Haeundae being the places of choice to celebrate. For those up in the country’s capital, the Irish Association of Korea celebrates its 39th St. Patrick's Day with a parade in Cheonggyecheon. You can check out the day’s events on the Haps calendar at BusanHaps.com.

OVERHEARD

"Depending on the mood and circumstances to be created, we have no reason not to hold the highest-level talks." North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on the possibility of an Inter-Korean summit this year during his pre-recorded New Year’s message.

FAST FACTS Top 5 Korean Domestic Grossing Movies Ever 1. The Admiral: Roaring Currents, 2014 2. The Host, 2006 3. The Thieves, 2012 4. Miracle in Cell No. 7, 2013 5. Masquerade, 2012

COMMUNITY & LIVING

The Beauty of Spring Every spring, Korea turns into a magical wonderland of pink, as the cherry blossoms around the country burst into bloom. The yearly event takes place on different days depending on your location on the Peninsula, but Busan, Ulsan and Gyeongnam usually hit their yearly peak around the first week of April. Once further inland, dates may hit about a week behind, with winter temperatures also playing a factor on the yearly forecast by the Korea Meteorological Administration. Check out the Haps website for peak bloom forecasts and up-to-date information, so that you can plan your own visit or follow along from afar. Image Credit: Korea Wifi

LIVE ON STAGE The wildly popular musical Notre-Dame de Paris is coming to Busan in March for a 10-day run at the Sohyang Art Center in Centum City. The all-French production includes cast members from its 2005 run, including Matt Laurent, who played the hunchback Quasimodo, and costars Richard Charest and Jerome Collet. Based on the novel, The Hunchback of NotreDame, by Victor Hugo, it tells of a deformed hunchback, Quasimodo, who is madly in love with a gypsy girl, Esmeralda. The musical returns to Korea 10 years after its first run broke theater records for tickets sold. It began its year-long world tour this year in Gwangju, before moving to Seoul for a six-week run. The tour will finish with a grand finale run in Paris in 2016.

16 CULTURAL INSIGHT

A WEIGHTY MATTER The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety is advising people to eat sparingly during vacation feasts. The worry is that Koreans are becoming too obese. Is it really that big of a problem?

Korea, it seems, is in the midst of an ‘obesity epidemic.’ That’s according to the National Health Insurance Service, which announced last year that it was setting up a national task force to deal with the 1 in 3 Korean adults diagnosed as obese. Korean children are also a problem: In a July report, the OECD noted that 1 in 4 boys and 1 in 5 girls were overweight, prompting much hand-wringing about their diets and lack of exercise. Ahead of Chuseok, traditionally a time of feasting, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety advised everyone to eat sparingly over the upcoming vacation, suggesting portion sizes smaller than most restaurants’ course meals. For expats and Koreans alike, it’s difficult to take such alarmism seriously. Not only do most Koreans appear as

thin as ever, but statistics back this up: According to the above OECD report, Korean adults still had the fifth lowest rate of the 40 countries surveyed. What’s more, Korean society places strict standards on women’s body weights in particular, to the extent that Korea is the only country in the OECD where women ages 20-39 are actually getting thinner, rather than more obese. According to a 2010 study by Y.H. Khang and S.C. Yun, based on four Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys that gathered data from 22,995 men and women ages 20 and over, the percentages of underweight Korean women rose from 8.2% in 1998 to 13.2% in 2007. Things have only gotten worse since: In July last year, it was reported that 2 in 5 Korean women ages 19-25 were underweight.

WRITTEN BY JAMES TURNBULL

What’s going on? Are Koreans getting fatter, thinner or not really changing at all? Why the conflicting data and headlines? Much of the confusion is because news sources rarely give sufficient attention to researchers’ methods, with most web-based ones failing to even link to the original studies. In such an information vacuum, it’s easy for both writers and readers to exaggerate change, and to cherry-pick the real or perceived social ills responsible. For example, numerous reports single out eating more Western-style fast food as the culprit, adding to a long list of the evils of Westernization. But few of those same reports will mention Koreans’ appetite for salty, greasy instant noodles, now the highest per capita in the world. Discerning readers however, will already have noticed that it’s actua lly three sepa rate groups - children, young women and adults - that have been mentioned so far. Therein lays the solution to the contradiction: obesity rates tend to vary widely by age, sex and income. To summarize the first two variables, Korean men are most obese in their 30s, decreasing as they get older; the opposite trend is true for women, who are most obese in their 60s. The difference, according to experts spoken to by Veronica Huh of Korea Bizwire, is that men “are highly likely to gain weight since they start to work full time and have a lot of social gatherings, while women are prone to gain fat when they grow older as they have less muscle mass compared with men.” Compounding women’s problems, as pointed out by Researcher Kim Yoon-ah (via Claire Lee of The Korea Herald), is that the elderly frequently have very different notions of appropriate body weight and health to those of younger generations (i.e., not acknowledging their obesity), a perception problem that will only loom larger as Korea’s population rapidly ages. Children’s obesity rates, in contrast, are less of an issue. Despite appearances, the figures for boys and girls provided earlier (25% and 20% respectively) are in fact only just above and below the OECD averages (23% and 21%). That said, there is still ample scope to improve their lifestyle habits. According to an October report by the staterun Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention, significant numbers of children are skipping breakfast, regularly eating fast foods and drinking sodas, and 4 in 5 get less than five hours of exercise a week. Partially,

this is schools’ fault: according to a report by the Korea Educational Development Institute, Korean middle school students only have access to a third of the exercise space that Japanese students do. As for differences in income, 34.7% of the poorest quarter of the population was obese last year according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare, against 30.1% of the wealthiest quarter. Echoing findings in other countries, contributing factors include the poor being more likely to do shift work and/or multiple part-time jobs, making it difficult to find the time to exercise and cook nutritious meals; also, obese adults tend to have been obese children, who endure more teasing, have lower self-esteem and ultimately do much more poorly in school and the workplace. They also tend to live in areas poorly served by gyms, health-education programs and stores with a wide variety of cheap, nutritious foods. In Korea, this translates to a rural/urban obesity divide, too - 37.6% and 31.5% of all residents respectively - partially because the proportion of elderly women is higher in the countryside. In contrast, young Korean women’s extremely low obesity rates are overwhelmingly due to appearance-based issues, rather than economic reasons. Like many social issues, then, there is no catch-all obesity rate for the Korean public, nor any single cause responsible or magic bullet to solve it. It is disingenuous of journalists and policymakers to suggest otherwise, and you should treat any that do with the appropriate skepticism. Instead, the way forward is to suggest specific, concrete steps aimed at solving specific problems with specific groups - quite literally, in the case of children, for instance, in the form of building more school gyms. Granted, that would be more effective if the students didn’t have chronically low levels of sleep, another huge factor curiously absent from media reports on Korean child obesity. But until that wider problem is solved? It’s as good a start as any.

LIKE MANY SOCIAL ISSUES THEN, THERE IS NO CATCHALL OBESITY RATE FOR THE KOREAN PUBLIC, NOR ANY SINGLE CAUSE RESPONSIBLE OR MAGIC BULLET TO SOLVE IT.

James Turnbull is a writer and public speaker on Korean feminism, sexuality and pop culture. He can be found at thegrandnarrative.com.

IN THE NEWS KICK’N IT IN THE BUTT anuary 1, 2015 will long be a day that nonsmokers in Korea rejoiced, as cigarette prices increased by nearly 40%, marking a change in the habits of smokers around the country. When the South Korean parliament decided to raise prices to 4,500 won from 2,500 won last September, thousands of smokers either moved to e-cigarettes, which have seen a 16-fold increase in sales since the legislation was passed, or decided to quit smoking for good. The Korean government aims to drop its male adult smoking rate from 42.5%, which it sits at currently, down to 29% by 2020. A new trend, which hadn’t been seen in years, is the sale of individual cigarettes at convenience stores around the nation. Instead of purchasing a pack, individual cigarettes can be purchased for 300 won for those who are looking for a quick fix and want to do without the new, pricey pack. The Korean Finance Ministry said that locals are expected to consume 2.8 billion packs of cigarettes this year, 34 percent less than the 4.3 billion last year.

NUMBERS IN THE NEWS

29.7%

President Parks approval rating at the end of January.

MIND YOUR MONEY MANNERS he attitude and actions of the so-called ‘elite’ members of society in Korea have come under scrutiny in recent months, as a spate of negative incidents involving wealthy locals has been a main focus in Korean media. After apartment security guards around the country, and specifically in Gangnam, were highlighted last year by the media for enduring harsh treatment from residents, an increase in hostility from regular citizens towards the wealthy’s attitude has been on the rise. After now former Korean Air vice president Cho Hyun-ah’s infamous ‘nutrage’ incident, which gripped the nation in December after she forced the chief purser off a plane in New York, sentiment towards the elites hit an all-time low. In early January, an incident occurred at the Hyundai Department Store in Gyeonggi Province, where a supposedly rich mother and daughter team forced three parking attendants to bow to them, made them kneel for two hours and slapped them for asking them to park in the fourth floor basement, instead of in the VIP section where they believed they should have parked. As the gap between the rich and poor continues to expand in Korea, a growing hatred of the rich’s insensitivity and disregard for others is becoming a huge social issue among the general population.

KOREA & WORLD NEWS

BENE THERE, DOING THAT here’s a big change to the way Americans get their morning cup of java, as Korean coffee shops have aggressively been expanding their efforts to change the landscape of the coffee market in the United States. As of late 2014, there were already over 100 Korean coffee shops across the country, including nearly 40 by Caffe Bene, Korea’s largest coffee chain. You might expect Korean coffee shops to stock the traditional Korean snacks, but localization is the key, according to market manager Jason Lee.

"With the menu and everything, we do localization, which is the most important thing to be successful in the American market," Lee said in a 2014 interview with CNBC. After setting up its first location in Times Square almost a decade ago, Caffe Bene went against the trend by opening away from a heavily populated Korean center. The chain has ambitions for its future in the US, with a projected expansion of up to 4,000 locations by the end of the decade. Whether the American landscape will turn into something reminiscent of Gwangalli Beach’s road of coffee shops is yet to be determined; the chain plans to take on the US market one cup at a time.

20 INSIDE STORY

On the Road with

BRIAN AYLWARD Since October of last year, comedian and former Korean expat Brian Aylward has been on a dizzying tour across Asia, honing his material for the March release of his comedy album, Brian Aylward: Live in Busan. Haps asked Brian to keep a travel diary throughout his journey, recording his thoughts on the people, the places and whatever else he fancied. Here’s what we got. Enjoy.

OCTOBER 9, 2014 After a 32-hour, multi-stop journey from St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada to Seoul, South Korea, I arrived back on my old stomping grounds. Based on a bet, I got my start in stand-up comedy in South Korea. It was November 11, 2005, lest I forget. It was at a rowdy, expatriate bar, in Anyang City, where I worked as an EFL teacher at that time. "Are you going to North Korea or South Korea?" Incredibly, I have been asked this question by many people. I answer, "North Korea," and let them assume I am doing comedy in North Korea, where all the punchlines must be about Kim Jong-un. "Where's Korea?" is another question I get asked a lot. Simply, I just say, "next to Japan." Basically, Koreans are like Japanese people who hate Japanese people.

OCTOBER 10-11 - BUSAN I forgot about soju. I woke up alone, late afternoon, in a seedy motel room in Itaewon. Itaewon is an infamous expat district in central Seoul. I got ‘soju drunk’ the night before, with some old buddies of mine, on an apartment rooftop. Soju is a Korean rice wine that tastes like apologies and erases memories. All my bags were on my friend's rooftop, and he would not be getting home until later that evening. However, even

in expat show business, the show must go on. So, with all my things at my buddy's place and very little money in my pocket, I got a train to the southern port city of Busan. I have to do comedy. I'm not good at much else. I don't recommend traveling by train, standing room only, while fighting a vicious hangover. I thought about death, just to comfort myself during the journey. That night, the first show of the tour, I did one hour and fifteen minutes for a great crowd at Sharky's Bar and Grill, in a t-shirt, shorts and sandals. No opening acts. Fun. The next night in Busan, I was the opening act for American stand-up star Kyle Kinane. Also on tap was Adam Clayton-Holland, who is Kyle's friend and a hilarious comic in his own right. Great show. We finished the night drinking on the beach across the street from the bar and shooting fireworks at passing vehicles. Growing up is overrated.

OCTOBER 18, 2014 - SEOUL This was world-record day at the Haebangchon Festival. I performed 21 sets, 10 minutes each, at 21 different venues - all different material. As far as I know, that is a record number of stand-up comedy sets in one day. Haebangchon is a popular expat neighborhood in central Seoul, which is basically three streets full of hippies with cell phones.

WRITTEN BY BRIAN AYLWARD PHOTOGRAPHY BY BOBBY MCGILL

“THERE WAS ONLY ONE SHOW IN JAKARTA, AT THE AMERICAN CLUB. THE AMERICAN CLUB SOUNDS LIKE A PLACE WHERE A BUNCH OF AMERICANS GET TOGETHER SHOOTING GUNS AND GULPING STEAKS, NEXT TO A BONFIRE FULL OF GEOGRAPHY BOOKS.”

The close proximity of the venues made such a record logistically possible, along with help from festival founder Lance Reegan-Diehl. Thanks, Lance!

OCTOBER 23-25, 2014 - HONG KONG This was my second time in Hong Kong. My first time was in 2008, when I was runner-up at the Hong Kong International Comedy Festival competition. Hong Kong has the oldest people ever. I saw a man so old, he looked like Bruce Lee if you dug him up. And the air pollution in China is unbearable. I've never chewed air before. It was like sky gum. I was walking around blowing dirt bubbles. I was in China for less than 24 hours. I ate at an Indonesian restaurant, performed at an Irish bar and hung out in the ‘Africaville’ section of the city. I was even invited to a Canadian bar. Maybe next time I will actually visit China.

NOVEMBER 27-28 - INDONESIA Jakarta is where all the world's smells go to die. It smells like someone's feet covered in another person's shit. There was only one show in Jakarta, at the American Club. The American Club sounds like a place where a bunch of Americans get together shooting guns and gulping steaks, next to a bonfire full of geography books. Yet, it

is an international membership club that has served the social and professional needs of Jakarta's expat community since the 1960s. It was my fourth time performing in Jakarta and my favorite show there to date. Great crowd.

DECEMBER 2-6 - SINGAPORE Orchard Towers is an 18-story office building located on the corner of Claymore Road and Orchard Road. At night, the first four floors of this building become a well-known entertainment complex, described as the ‘Four Floors of Whores.’ Each of the first four floors has several bars and clubs where clients are able to meet and pick up prostitutes. Yet, it is illegal to chew gum in the country. Stay classy, Singapore.

DECEMBER 7-13 - MALAYSIA I was given a batik by an Indonesian comic. He told me a batik is a traditional Malaysian shirt. The tag said, "Made in Indonesia." The weather in Kuala Lumpur was hotter than a camel's nutsack. I sweat just thinking about going outside.

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GADGETS & GEAR

BOSE SOUNDLINK MINI You just knew there had to be something from Bose in the lineup, right? Well here it is: the SoundLink Mini. As one reviewer wrote, this is a speaker that Apple might have designed. Whether you’re an Apple fan or not, that’s a compliment in our book. This unibody aluminum-enclosed speaker is very easy to use and, like all Bluetooth speakers on our list, it will stream audio wirelessly from any smartphone, tablet, Bluetooth-enabled PC or audio player. An added bonus with the Mini is that it will remember up to six devices. And, for a palm-sized device, it has great sound. Depending if you buy it online or in the store, look to cough up between 230,000 and 275,000 won. www.bose.com

LOGITECH UE BOOM It has been said that the UE BOOM looks more like an energy drink than a speaker. The ‘UE’ in the name stands for ‘Ultimate Ears,’ and it’s constructed with a special "acoustic skin with plasma coating" that makes it both water- and stain-resistant. After a day at the beach or up in the hills you can give it a good wash and it will look as good as new. At 1.2 pounds (54 grams), it’s light enough to carry around but still gives the feeling of some solid heft to it. The UE BOOM is available in six different colors and is designed to play in either a horizontal or vertical position. Avaiable on Gmarket for around 175,000 won. www.gmarket.co.kr

korean temples:

HISTORIC ANCHORS OF BUDDHISM ON THE PENINSULA Buddhism was first introduced on the Korean Peninsula to the Goguryeo Dynasty in 372 C.E. by Sundo, a Chinese monk. Through state support, the Mahayana tradition of Buddhism took deeper roots during the Unified Silla (668-935) and Goryeo (918-1392) dynasties. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until the Confucian-influenced Joseon dynasty (13921910) that Buddhism began its slow

decline. Finally, once Korea emerged from the oppression of Japanese colonialism in 1945, Korean Buddhism once again entered a golden era. Now, with thousands of Buddhist temples spread throughout the country, there certainly is no shortage of richly historic locations of the ancient philosophy. Haps has put together a collection of some to get you started.

WRITTEN BY DALE QUARRINGTON PHOTOGRAPHY ON THIS & PREVIOUS PAGE BY SCOTT ROTZOLL

HAEINSA TEMPLE HAPCHEON Haeinsa Temple in Hapcheon, Gyeongsangnam-do also just so happens to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Haeinsa Temple’s claim to fame is the collection of over 81,000 wooden blocks that comprise the Tripitaka Koreana, a set of Buddhist scriptures that date back to the mid-13th century. The temple itself dates back to 802 C.E., and the name ‘Haeinsa’ means ‘Temple of the Ocean Mudra.’ www.haeinsa. or.kr

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BEOMEOSA TEMPLE BUSAN First established in 678 C.E. by the famed monk Uisang-daesa, Beomeosa Temple offers a dozen shrine halls for visitors to explore. Having passed through the 9th century Iljumun Gate at the entry, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be welcomed by the unassuming main hall, which houses wall-to-wall historical murals. Another highlight of this temple, which is nestled on the eastern slopes of Geumjeongsan, is the highly unique, three-sectioned shrine hall to the rear of the main hall. www.beomeo.kr

PHOTOGRAPHY ON THIS PAGE BY MACBETH OMEGA & JOSEPH BENGIVENNI

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BULGUKSA TEMPLE GYEONGJU Located in the historic city of Gyeongju, Bulguksa Temple is Korea’s most iconic temple. Originally established to placate the spirits of Prime Minister Kim Daeseong in 751 C.E., Bulguksa Temple now possesses a remarkable six national treasures. The beautiful front façade and the towering Dabo-tap and Seokga-tap pagodas make Bulguksa Temple the most recognizable temple in all of Korea to foreign visitors. www.bulguksa.or.kr

PHOTOGRAPHY ON THIS PAGE BY MACBETH OMEGA & TONY GILL

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BEOPJUSA TEMPLE SONGNISAN NATIONAL PARK Founded in 553 C.E., Beopjusa Temple is one of the most beautifully situated temples in Korea. In addition to the surrounding beauty, Beopjusa Temple also has a massive 33-meter-tall bronze statue dedicated to Mireuk-bul (the Future Buddha). But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably National Treasure #55, the five-story wooden pagoda known as Palsang-jeon, which dates back to 1624, that truly makes Beopjusa Temple something special. www.beopjusa.or.kr

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TONGDOSA TEMPLE YANGSAN Originally constructed in 643 C.E. by Jajangyulsa, Tongdosa Temple was built to house the partial earthly remains of the historic Buddha Seokgamoni-bul, which Jajang-yulsa received during his studies in China. With the support of Queen Seondeok, Jajang-yulsa built Tongdosa Temple to help spread Buddhism throughout the Silla Kingdom. Now, nearly 1,500 years later, and with visitors still being able to view the Buddha’s remains, it’s no wonder why Tongdosa Temple remains one of Korea’s most popular temples, as well as its largest. www.tongdosa.or.kr You can read more about Korean temples at Dale’s blog, www.koreantemples.com, or check out his book, Korean Temples: From Korea’s Southeast Corner.

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DEPARTURES

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

ENJOY IN TSUSHIMA FIVE THINGS TO

WRITTEN BY TOM SHEPARD PHOTOGRAPHY BY TOM SHEPARD

Approximately 60 km off the coast of Busan, Tsushima Island and its sleepy port cities of Hitakatsu and Izuhara are quaint spots packed with plenty of things to do, making the island a perfect destination for a long weekend spent enjoying Japan well off the beaten path.

Travel blogger Tom Shepard has put together five things you can enjoy on Tsushima. It’s by no means a complete list of all the island has to offer, but it’s a great one to use as inspiration to fuel your own adventure. RENT A BIKE Forget the expensive taxis and tour buses. Whether your ferry ticket has you landing in Hitakatsu or Izuhara, do yourself a favor and rent a bike for about $10 per day. It can be hilly, so electric-assist options are available. With some tourist maps in hand, ride outside of the city to see the villages, forests, streams, mountains, parks and temples. Cruising along the coastal roads and rice paddies with minimal traffic will give you child-like freedom and enable you to see lots while taking in the unspoiled authenticity of Tsushima. HITAKATSU Situated in the north, Hitakatsu offers hotels, guesthouses and even camping sites at the beautiful and tropicallooking Miuda Beach, if you’re the adventurous type. Pop into one of the restaurants and enjoy some delicious, local food, and be sure to make your way around the northern end of the island to see sights like Tonosaki Park (great for an afternoon stroll), the historic Toyo Battery Ruins and the Korean viewpoint. IZUHARA The largest city on the island, Izuahara is tucked away in the southeast corner of Tsushima and also has several sites to visit within walking or biking distance. You can relax at Ofunae Port or make the journey up the hill to Isaribi Park to enjoy the free foot spa with beautiful views looking out into the sea. Banshoin Temple and the Hachimangu Shrine are located in the city and are definitely worth an hour or two of your time!

TAKE A BUS RIDE ACROSS THE ISLAND Tsushima Island is roughly 70 km long but a mere 15 km across. If you have a full day, take a morning bus ride across the island and you’ll find yourself staring out the window at the beautiful coastal roads, lush forests and farming villages along the way. It’ll give you a great opportunity to explore the opposite end of the island, and the best part is that foreigners can purchase an unlimited-use, one-day bus pass for about 10,000 won. ENJOY JAPANESE CUISINE You won’t find any fast food or chain restaurants on Tsushima Island, but why would you want to eat there anyway? The restaurants scattered throughout Tsushima serve traditional Japanese dishes, many of which have their own local twist. Seafood lovers will rejoice with the sushi, but there’s something on the menu to please everyone. Local dishes include rokube noodles (from sweet potatoes) and soba noodles (from buckwheat). If you’re a foodie, you can hop from restaurant to restaurant and get a taste of it all. GETTING THERE There are a few companies with ferry routes connecting Hitakatsu and Izuhara with Busan’s international ferry terminal (1-2 hours, one-way). The schedules and prices change often, so check their websites (www.ferryto.co.kr) for detailed information. Reservations can also be made over the phone, and some ferry companies allow you to bring a bicycle. Don’t forget your passport and plenty of Japanese yen because ATMs are scarce and not always friendly to foreign cards. Tom and his wife Elicia are from Wisconsin and, as avid hikers, they have visited all 16 of Korea’s mountainous national parks. You can read more from Tom on his blog at klimbingkoreanmountains.wordpress.com.

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DOMESTIC TRAVEL

FINDING OLD BOY THE REAL KOREA AND CHILDHOOD MEMORIES IN DA N YA N G C O U N T Y

WRITTEN BY SIMON SLATER PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIMON SLATER

You step off the bus to see a lone ajumma waiting as the only passenger for the next ride out of town. You cross the road where there are four sets of fishing overalls hung up next to a convenience store with a muddy inflatable raft propped up covering all but the entrance. Your motel is on the same block, opposite a huge river carved into the towering limestone of mountainous valleys. Welcome to Danyang, South Korea.

Located about a 2.5-hour drive from Seoul, Danyang’s central market showcases the town’s speciality, with an entire strip selling nothing but garlic. A simple lunchtime order of samgyeopsal saw the owner pop out on three separate occasions. The first time was to buy the meat from a nearby butcher, the next two to buy makgeolli bottles from the nearest convenience store. Coming from Seoul, a city teeming with heavily staffed, busy restaurants, this stripped-down dose of country life was stimulating in its simplicity. I’ve always wanted to hop off a local bus in the Korean countryside and wander through the small, traditional villages. So, along with some friends, I did just that. Strolling through the organically grown dwellings, we saw all manner of giant insects and animals, from praying mantises, crickets and lizards to countless golden orb spiders and snake skins shed along the road. We saw kids wading through streams with fishing rods, while others were completely submerged, hunting with spearguns. Families gathered together for the harvest holidays in bungalows surrounded by corn fields, pepper gardens and pumpkins growing on vines along loose stone walls. Whilst walking along rice terraces as the sun went down, the soothing sound of birdsong was a welcome refrain from the familiar and constant hum of the traffic back in Seoul. It was like hitting the reset button to all the stress of the city - a rewiring of the senses. The nature rhythms of the countryside acted as a cure for the mechanized sprawl of urban living. A 30-minute bus ride from the town center takes

you to the epic, sprawling mountainside temple complex of Guinsa. Stepping inside a temple lets you step outside a sense of time. Maybe it’s the fact that people go there to escape the daily, external grind and attempt to find inner peace. The visually arresting architecture, which Guinsa boasts in abundance, can induce an altered state of mind, especially with the chanting of monks drifting through. With over 50 buildings and counting, this bountiful Buddhist retreat is a world unto itself. The steep mountainside slopes, which the young and old alike endure here, are great for watching life unfold. It’s a physically challenging hike to the top, so one can only admire those toughing it out at a ripe old age, some soldiering along with walking sticks in each hand. I watched an old man with cane in hand ascend one of the final flights of steep stairs. Yet, after following him around the corner, he vanished from sight. I looked around and saw a boy - same cane, same hat. Same guy? When I asked him for a photo he jokingly pulled the crooked back pose with his own walking stick. An old boy. As a metaphor, this regenerative feat was apt. Danyang brought back a lot of childhood memories of the small, riverside, countryside town I grew up in. I still felt the physical presence of my adult self, but Danyang rejuvenated, to some extent, what the city had ground out of me. Danyang is easily reachable by bus from Seoul, Busan, Daegu and other cities. Check the city website for further details: www.english.dy21.net.

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J PUB SPORTS:

COMPLETELY DIFFERENT The recently opened J Pub Sports offers something completely unique in the Busan nightlife scene. It’s Saturday night. The buzz and the beats are palpable as the party people begin to queue up for a night out. As you enter, you notice the sleek marble bar, coolly lit with a soft blue glow. From this vantage point, you catch a view of the DJ, confidently manning his post, polished high tops around the bar, comfortable cocktail tables and intimate booths flanking seven black-light bowling lanes with neon lines resembling Tron cycles. These lanes are raised and are furnished with leather sofas while you wait your turn to roll. They are center stage and seem to double as a dance floor so it’s best to bring your game. The crowd is as diverse as their duds, from casual to retro Material Girls dressed for the ‘80s/’90s Rewind dance party. It’s easy to forget that this is the basement of the SFUNZ building in Haeundae, South Korea. Welcome to J Pub Sports, the newest creative collaboration from expert club managers and party planners Min Jae-Ha and Marco. Mr. Min’s distinguished service to Busan is well-known from his founding of Club Elune and consulting with top clubs such as Grid and Fix. Marco brings 20 years experience, from managing Thursday Party to consulting across Korea. These gentlemen both have a passion for service and a commitment to innovation. I sidle up to the bar and ordered Marco’s signature drink: tequila silver margarita. Smooth silver blue agave with a freshness of orange, cranberry, and pineapple juice reminiscent of Cabo Wabo, it’s a top-shelf quaff. Despite being quite busy, Marco is patient and engaging. “I have always been fascinated by music, great cocktails, and creating an attractive and friendly atmosphere,” he explains. Having worked for French giant Pernod Ricard spirits, he certainly knows his craft. Furthermore, besides being the bar manager, he was also J Pub’s designer. Marco continues, “It’s always fun hanging out with friends, foreign friends, new people I meet here. That’s why it’s so good to start doing this,” referring to opening J Pub. In addition, the kitchen offers pizza, pasta, salads and appetizers that reflect Mr. Min and Marco’s dedication to

crowd-pleasing quality fare. Also, into games? Besides bowling, there’s top-of-the-line electronic dart boards, two full-size pocket ball tables, a new basketball game and a state-of-the-art hunting game way beyond Duck Hunt or the usual shooting arcade machines. With 16 flat-screens showing Korea’s AFC Asian Cup games, in addition to hosting disco dance parties and other fun-filled evenings, J Pub is the ideal venue to revel in such occasions. Check out J Pub’s Facebook page for upcoming events. Let the good times roll. If you would like to learn more about J Pub Sports visit them on the web at www.jpub.co.kr or www.facebook. com/busan.jpub. Contact 051-2324-4324 or booking@ jps.com for reservations.

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CJ HELLOVISION TEAMS UP WITH GOOGLE FOR

CHROMECAST IN KOREA Thanks to a partnership between Google and CJ Hellovision streaming media service TVing, you can now stream tens of thousands of videos, movies and TV shows through Chromecast.

This past May, CJ Hellovision, Korea’s largest cable company, along with their streaming service TVing, launched a partnership with Google to make Korea the first country in Asia to offer Chromecast and its multidevice streaming technology. The 49,900-won device, which is available from places such as Hi-Mart and Gmarket, makes good use of Korea’s high-speed Internet connection, allowing TVing users, which already count over 6.5 million in Korea, to now enjoy a wider selection of offerings. “This is a great chance for TVing to be on more screens, allowing for the company to expand,” according to senior project manager Kim Jong-won. “As TVing is the best OTT service company in Korea, we will lead this industry by developing the latest technology.” Compatible with all major operating systems and mobile devices, the 2.83-inch Chromecast dongle that plugs into your TV is already highly popular in the American market where the simple configuration allows apps like Netflix, YouTube and Plex to stream video from any mobile device to the TV. It also allows users to open a Chrome browser tab remotely and view it on the big screen. Chromecast is a streaming device that plugs into your television via an HDMI port. There is no need to have a smart TV, just an HDMI port and you’re good to go. Once inserted, Chromecast offers a wireless gateway to video, music, photos and apps that turn your television into an Internet hub for popular apps like TVing. Simply browse the content you’re interested in on your mobile device - such as a smartphone or a tablet - then tell it to play on your TV. Chromecast automatically switches your TV to the correct input while allowing you to adjust the volume by simply using your mobile device’s built-in volume controls. Once playing on your TV, you can multitask with your phone as you normally would. Since it works as a mirroring device, Chromecast streaming from

your mobile device to the TV has almost no effect on battery usage. Once installed, the service allows viewers to enjoy HDquality streaming at 1280x720, and new technology developed by CJ Hellovision makes flipping through the widerange of channels much faster. Mickey Kim, Head of Chromecast & TV Partnerships, Google Asia Pacific, sees this partnership as a perfect fit for Korea and its ‘cord-cutting’ trend. “Koreans are some of the most savvy consumers of content over the Internet in the world and the smartphone is already a much larger part of their media consumption than elsewhere,” said Kim. “Over 60% of YouTube views in Korea come from mobile devices, compared to the 40% average for the world. All these mobile content lovers will now be able to bridge the gap between their smartphone and the biggest screen in the house.” You can visit CJ Hellovision on the web at www.cjhello.com. CJ Hellovision is an advertising partner with Haps Magazine.

QUICK EATS

TASTY QUICK MEALS

SPICING UP THE RAMEN EXPERIENCE A BRIEF GUIDE TO IMPROVING YOUR RAMEN EXPERIENCE

WRITTEN BY STACY AUSTIN

“ADDING A ONE-EXTRA-ITEM UPGRADE TO YOUR RAMEN IS USUALLY ENOUGH. HERE’S MY LIST OF FAVORITES: AMERICAN CHEESE, TUNA, GROUND PEPPER, KIMCHI, PEANUT BUTTER, DRIED SEAWEED, POTATO CHIPS, MICROWAVABLE RICE, BOILED EGG, DRIED FISH, SQUID OR BEEF.”

There is seldom a sense of refinement in the area of ubiquity. But Stacy Austin takes a shot at it with the anytime-anywhere meal that is Korean ramen.

It’s a common problem to have in Korea. You’ve been out all night and you’re hungry. What do I do? I go to the closest 24-hour convenience store to conduct the quintessential Korea food experiment that is instant ramen. I know, I know. You might be thinking, “Ew! Yuck! Why?” There are plenty of 24-hour soup restaurants, but honestly, at that hour, I’d probably suffer a first-degree burn from boiling dwaeji gukbap. Also, I’d probably already have eaten McDonald’s that week. And, last time I went to Lotteria drunk at night, I woke up with three bulgogi burgers in my purse the next morning. Regardless of whether you’re getting payday drunk or not, ramen and any additional ‘upgrades’ - as I like to call them - are extremely affordable. You can’t really mess it up, per se, but I will provide you a few tips to improve your next ramen dining experience.

FIRST OFF, PICK YOUR RAMEN. It’s easy to be crippled by choice, as there’s a lot of variety out there, such as spaghetti, cheese bokki, tteokguk and cheese curry. For that matter, why pick one? Pick two. Yes, two! The MBC TV program, Where are you going, Daddy?, made the combination of Japaghetti (black bean sauce Chinese-style noodles) and Neoguri (instant udon) extremely popular. A cup of buldak bokkeum ramen (or the squid version) is

like punching yourself in the stomach. This is not a food you can devour on a daily basis. It’s just too extreme. But if you’re just having one of those days where you have a gnawing feeling in your gut that cries out to be punished, you can do no better. Shin Ramyun is the highest selling brand of noodles in South Korea. They are consistently tasty, but their premium Black version is an unsung hero in my book and has real addictive potential.

FIND YOUR UPGRADES. Adding a one-extra-item upgrade to your ramen is usually enough. Here’s my list of favorites: American cheese, tuna, ground pepper, kimchi, peanut butter, dried seaweed, potato chips, microwavable rice, boiled egg, dried fish, squid or beef. Try at your own risk. Once you’ve completed your purchase, locate the hot water dispenser. Before splitting your chopsticks in two, wedge the edge of the ramen top between your two chopsticks, so no steam can get out. Then, when your noodles are done cooking, drain some of the water out. (Too much liquid is always the mark of a ramen noob.) Mix in the ingredients and whatever additions you have. You can happily start slurping from your bowl at this point, or you can fold your ramen top into a cone to put your steaming noodles into. Either way, you’re gold. Enjoy!

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6 PACK TAP HOUSE:

WAY MORE THAN YOUR AVERAGE CORNER BEER STORE For beer lovers, Copenhagen is what’s happening. Now Busanites can experience modern Danish design in a beer glass at 6 Pack Tap House.

It’s well-known that over the last two years Busan has witnessed a burgeoning domestic craft beer culture, while imported IPAs, lagers and stouts awash our shores. Now, Yoon Sang-jin, Busan native and Drexel University graduate, is stamping his personal, unique mark on the scene with 6 Pack Tap House in Gwangan. What was once a premium beer shop with over 170 bottled beers available for takeout is now a newly remodeled space transformed into a cozy beer bar inviting you to sit a spell with 12 fresh taps pouring the most innovative beers via Denmark. Dedicated to Yoon’s mission to introduce extraordinary beer to the local population and to satiate Busan’s beer geek community, 6 Pack still offers over a hundred bottles of beer, featuring 27 different labels from 14 different styles of brew. Now, Yoon is a pioneer in importing to Korea the internationally renowned ‘gypsy’ breweries to his taps, Mikkeller and To Øl, pronounced like to-oowel meaning “two beers.” Both Mikkeller and To Øl, based in Copenhagen, are gypsy in the sense that they don’t own the equipment but brew in the best facilities in Belgium, the UK and the US. This take on modern brewing allows them to present the highest-quality products sourced from the best raw materials unrestricted by convention. These brews are all the rage over popular magazines and websites such as Beer Advocate and RateBeer.com. To check out the buzz for yourself, pull up a chair where you can sample ten from To Øl or two by Mikkeller. The styles range from light and citrusy pale, wheat and farmhouse ales to full-throttled imperial porters and stouts.

Besides their unique flavors, their house style employs less carbonation and all are served at their optimum temperature to truly express these beers’ exemplary characteristics. In addition, all of those currently served on draft at 6 Pack are so balanced that despite their higher-thanaverage alcohol levels one doesn’t feel like it is intoxicating but simply delicious. Having now sampled the taps and really found them all tasty in their own special way, here are a few I highly recommend by To Øl. Shamelessly Barrel Aged Belgian Strong Ale (10% Abv): If you like beer and whisky, this is the one to try. The alcohol’s not hot so it’s deceptively strong, balanced by mellow bread notes and a slight sweet, rich amber ale profile with that whisky touch. Fall of Man Barrel Aged Imperial Porter (11.4% Abv): There’s a nutella and Kahlua sweetness, and the barrel aging and lower carbonation give it a roundness to the rich coffee flavors making it quite easy drinking, especially for the season. Sky Mountain Sour (4.9% Abv): For the wine drinker, this sour was a pleasant surprise. With a nose and flavors on par with a sauvignon blanc, it’s light body and fresh acidity gave it a fantastic finish. To experience a taste of Copenhagen here in Busan, take subway Line 2 to Geumnyeonsan exit 1 or 3 towards the beach to 6 Pack Tap House on Gwangnam Road on the left. Or contact 010-2937-6751, Facebook. com/6packshop for inquiries.

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FREE WATER FOR BEER Oriental Brewery (OB) is in hot water after it was learned that they have been using water from the Namhangang River for free for the past 36 years. OB has been collecting the water from Yeoju city and sending it to their Icheon factory through an 18-kilometer-duct, where it is then purified to make beer. So what’s the big deal? At current market rate, OB should have paid over $7 million for water last year alone. Not to mention the 35 years before that. An OB spokeswoman answered the charges saying, "We have been investing over 1 billion won ($1 million) in facilities each year. Our infrastructure has contributed to the community, providing water to the residents for free."

IMPORTED BEER SALES UP Domestic brewers are starting to feel the squeeze as imported beers continue to grab a bigger and bigger slice of the Korean beer market. According to numbers from Lotte Mart, imported beer accounted for 31 percent of the superstore's total beer sales in 2014. That’s a tremendous jump from just 13 percent in 2010. The most popular brands crossing the border were beers from Germany, Japan and the Netherlands. (Yes, Heineken is a Dutch beer, not a German beer!) German beers have overtaken the once top-selling Japanese brews, with the German brand L taking the top spot in sales. So why the increase? That’s a matter for debate, but suffice it to say that with over 10 million Koreans traveling abroad every year, some of life’s finer offerings are being discovered.

What’s on the Menu Tonight? Find all you need to know about dining out in Busan at busanhaps.com

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IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

FIVE OF THE BEST

BRUNCHING

IN BUSAN

WRITTEN BY CHRISTY SWAIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY WENDY NIND, TESS BARRETT, JEFF KUO & CHRISTY SWAIN

No matter how you like your eggs, pancakes or waffles (oh, my!), we’ve got you covered.

CAFFE AT G - KSU Their all-day brunch menu features huge omelets crammed with tasty fillings, excellent panini and an intriguing bacon eggs Benedict with a spicy hollandaise. Their coffee is flawless, and their salted-caramel-popcorn ice cream is worth the visit alone. Bonus points for great service. Price range: 7,500-17,000 won (approx) Opening hours: 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun Contact: 051-621-2571, Nam-gu, Daeyeon-dong, Yongso-ro 8 BRUNCH CAFE EAN (이안) - NAMCHEON/GWANGAN Housed in a converted ju-taek (Korean split-level house), this quaint brunch spot has a cult following among Korean and foreign customers alike. Construct your own brunch platter from the sides menu, challenge yourself to finish a whole (giant) pizza or caprese crepe, or take the healthy route with a granola, yogurt and fruit parfait. Price range: 8,000-15,000 won (approx) Opening hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m., 7 days Contact: 051-628-5791, Suyeong-gu, Namcheon-dong 35-33 CAFFE PRIMO - GWANGAN Serving up classic brunch staples like eggs Benedict with avocado, filled croissants and bagels, and French toast, Caffe Primo is quickly becoming a favorite with the foodie crowd. They also serve superb coffee - so good you’ll be

having a second cup with their molten chocolate pudding for dessert. Price range: 5,500-12,000 won (approx) Opening hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m., 7 days Contact: 051-759-9636, Suyeong-gu, Gwangan 2dong 194-7 ONCHEONCHEON MELBOURNE CAFE - DONGNAE This cafe has a three great brunch sets with various combinations of eggs, bacon, sausages and homemade condiments (also: baked beans ... hello!), as well as generous portions of pancakes and French toast. We’re not going to lie, it’s tricky to get to; we highly recommend the easy 30-minute stroll from the subway. Price range: 6,000-15,000 won (approx) Opening hours: Brunch: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Dinner: 6-9 p.m. Contact: 051-523-1135, Dongnae-gu, Allak 2dong, 631-57 MANHEEJEE COFFEE (만희지) - GUSEO-DONG This place is an old favorite with northside locals, and you’ll see why when you make the quick trek up the hill. The coffee is one of the highlights here, custom roasted and expertly brewed; you’ll be jonesing for that second (or third cup) before you’ve devoured your grilled veggie omelet or tomato mozzarella focaccia. Price range: 8,000-15,000 won (approx) Opening hours: 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Saturday Contact: 010-3752-7727, Geumjeong-gu, Guseo1dong, 775-3

ARTS & C U LT U R E

WRITTEN BY BOBBY MCGILL

BEN WELLER PHOTOGRAPHIC EXCELLENCE

American photographer Ben Weller represents one of the greatest examples of an expat professor in Korea building a tremendous portfolio and blooming into a respected professional in his field.

Who was one of your earliest influences as a photographer? My dad. He let me use his Nikon gear, taught me how to develop film, and taught me to shoot. We spent hours in the darkroom together listening to Zeppelin and Hendrix, breathing in toxic fumes, printing photographs. These days we both teach an online photography course so we still have that collaboration going on. The darkroom was more fun though.

tion. His approach and the subjects he covers really resonate with me.

What are some mistakes you have made that you could offer up as advice for amateur photographers to avoid? That could be a long list. I’d say that in some of my early assignments, I had a fixed idea in my ahead of what I wanted to do before I started shooting. That can prevent you from really looking at a scene or a story and capIs there a particular photographer turing its essence. You’ve got to come or photographers that inspire you in with an open mind and open eyes. now? Also, it’s so easy now to over process There are so many, but a few that stuff. I’ve been guilty of it and a lot come to mind are Lynsey Addario, of beginners lean too heavily on post Damon Winter, Chip Litherland. I was processing. particularly impressed in 2014 by the work of Jim Gehrz of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, which won a Best of Photojournalism award from the National Press Photographers Associa- CONTINUED ON PAGE 58

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4. 1. A surfer exits the water ahead of Typhoon Neoguri at Shonan Beach, 50 kilometers south of Tokyo. 2. Police and protestors clash near the site of controversial high-voltage transmission towers in Miryang, January 26, 2014.

3. Police detain a protester during demonstrations in Seoul against president Lee Myung-bak and a trade deal with the United States, June 25, 2008. 4. Dancers compete at a dance sports competition in Busan.v

5. Moon Jae-in arrives to speak and greet supporters at a campaign office in his home district of Sasang following his win in elections for the National Assembly, April 11, 2012.

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For teachers looking for educational material to use in the classroom, we want to provide some useful links to help you increase your productivity in 2015!

ISLCOLLECTIVE.COM This is a one-stop shop for teachers looking for lessons that are print & teach Membership: Free membership - provide Email address only Lesson Count: Total - 49,025 (Microsoft Word or PowerPoint files) Searchable By: Grammar Point / Vocabulary / Function / Level / Student Type ISLCollective.com, a site financed by donation only, offers a huge user-fed database of ready-to-rock lesson plans with colorful pictures and illustrations. Free registration and a fast search interface make it a great site to frequent when you need supplemental material or a last-minute lesson.

BREAKINGNEWSENGLISH.COM Perfect for bringing fresh, current events into your classroom activities Membership: None required - visit and download instantly! Lesson Count: Total - 2,018 (PDF format or use-it-online HTML) Searchable By: Difficulty Level 0-7 / News Story Themes Breaking News English features a new lesson every two days on - you guessed it - a breaking news story. A story scales a variety of difficulties (word counts) with a staggering 26-page PDF version or a two-page mini lesson version. You can also find listening (various speeds and accents), vocabulary and spelling quizzes.

ITESLJ.ORG/QUESTIONS/ Discussion questions out the ying-yang for conversation classes Membership: Free to use Lesson Count: 300+ Topics (HTML, so copy/paste to Word) Searchable By: Alphabetical List of Topics This site has other lessons but the true jackpot is the bonanza of general discussion questions for conversation classes here. Each topic has well over 15 questions to burn up any one-hour conversation class without a problem. Copy, paste, print, ask, discuss, correct, class finished.

YOURENGLISHSOURCE.COM & HAPS EDUCATION CORNER We have put together a great team to help teachers and students with all things ESL. 2015 is going to be a productive year for Haps Education Corner & YourEnglishSource.com as we roll out our new section dedicated to our readers who are studying or teaching English. FOR TEACHERS: We have 100’s of lesson plans, teaching tips, e-books and a podcast coming. FOR STUDENTS: Video lessons, online activities and an educational take on great Haps articles. Be sure to join the Haps Facebook Page and YourEnglishSource Facebook Page to make use of all the free content we are generating this year and to tell us what you want to see!

BUSYTEACHER.ORG Another community-contributing powerhouse lesson database site Membership: Free to use / Email registration to use advanced features. Lesson Count: Total - 14,841 (Microsoft Word / PowerPoint / PDF file formats) Searchable By: Skill / Season / Keyword Another mind-blowing compilation of print & teach lesson plans. Look in their “More” menu for some unique things like a word search maker, flash card builder and other ESL website reviews. They advertise their own premium content a lot but still there is so much for free, Who cares?

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COMMUNITY M I N D S

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Making Dreams

COME TRUE

A new community action group, which started this past Christmas, is determined to put their time and resources into helping those most in need.

With an eye toward helping those in need, a group of local businesspeople have put together a community action group to reach out to those in the Busan community who require it the most. The ‘Pusan City Dream Team,’ as the group has dubbed itself, set out on their first charity event this past Christmas by delivering 52 presents to kids between 3 and 11 years old at Baik Hospital, here in Busan. Scott Haines, a facility manager at Energy Alloys in Korea, said it was one of his most rewarding experiences. “I don't do well with hospitals in general, especially when there are young kids involved who are in pain,” said Haines. “However, I would not have missed that experience for the world. Just seeing the face of a little kid with cancer suddenly come to life and smile from ear to ear at the sight of Santa walking into his room does something to you that's hard to put into words. And knowing that you played a small part in helping to make that happen really brings it home. I very highly recommend it and hope more people will get involved.” Though the Pusan City Dream Team is a new community action group, they have high aspirations, according to founding member and local businessman Michael Schneider. “We are more like a collective of people who want to make a difference at the level where we can be in direct contact and give to those who are most in need,” said Schneider, who is originally from San Diego but has lived in Busan for over 10 years.

“As we get this started, our plan is to have a quarterly dinner where we will discuss ideas for each charitable event we sponsor and put on,” added Schneider. Schneider also expressed his hope that others in the community, both Korean and expat, will get involved. “This is one of those things where the more people that get involved, the better. New ideas on how we can reach out and help the community are always welcome.” UK native and Centum City teacher Paula Ralston was there for the group’s first outreach. Ralston said she found the reaction of the kids to be the most rewarding part of the event. ”Their smiles were the highlight of my Christmas. I think this is an awesome new charity that can really do some great things. I hope people will get involved and see what they can do to help.” New Yorker Nick Neilio, who works at a local nuclear power plant near Busan, echoed Ralston’s sentiment about the rewarding experience. “Seeing children forget, if only for a moment, that they are suffering from debilitating diseases and be filled with joy and energy at the sight of Santa in their room will be a lasting memory for me and will warm my heart for the rest of my life.” If you would like to find out more, you can visit the group on the Pusan City Dream Team Facebook page or email them at pcdreamsteam@ gmail.com.

S O C I A L V O I C E S

FASHION MYTHBUSTERS We asked members of the Haps Facebook page the following question: “What are some things you can get away with wearing in Korea that you wouldn't see back home?” We got some great responses. Unfortunately, they weren’t completely correct.

ENTRY #1 Contention: “People here wear those boxy-looking glasses with no lenses in them.”

MYTH! Yes, this is far more popular in Northeast Asia than in other regions, with no one exactly sure if it originated in Japan, Korea or Taiwan. Alas, the LensBola virus has (literally) spread to the highest reaches of America.

ENTRY #2 Contention: “Couple clothing is very popular. You see guys and girls wearing the same thing.”

MYTH! In the interest of nonbiased journalism, we are compelled to report that this trend has been taking place in the West for quite some time.

HOTEL DIRECTORY & NEWS

Events & News Whether you are looking for a comfortable place to lay your head, somewhere to enjoy a good meal or throw back a few cocktails, here’s what’s happening at some of our favorite local hotels.

PARK HYATT BUSAN

51, Marine City 1-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan ph. 051-990-1234 web. busan.park.hyatt.com

NOVOTEL HOTEL

1405-16 Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan ph. 051-746-8481 web. www.novotel.ambatel.com

KUNOH SEACLOUD HOTEL

Enjoy brunch at the 31st-floor Living Room from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each Sunday, which features an antipasti table, a selection of homemade appetizers, seasonal soups and signature dishes.

Seascapes, the hotel’s lobby-level restaurant, offers a premium steak buffet with succulent meats and fresh seafood guaranteed to tempt your palate.

Enjoy a night just a stone’s throw from the beach during the Spring Clearing Special, with rates beginning from 77,000 won per night through the end of March.

HOTEL NONGSHIM

WESTIN CHOSUN

PARADISE HOTEL

287 Haeundaehaebyun-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan ph. 051-742-2121 web. www.seacloudhotel.com

1408-5 Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan ph. 051-742-2121 web. www.paradisehotel.co.kr

23, Geumganggongwon-ro 20beon-gil, Dongnae-gu, Busan ph. 051-550-2100 web. www.hotelnongshim.com

67 Dongbaek-Ro, Haeundae-gu,Busan ph. 051-749-7000 web. www.echosunhotel.com

Enjoy the sound of Latin music from a Colombian duo, performing a wide range of pop, Latin and jazz, six nights a week at the stylish first-floor Crystal Garden.

Warm yourself up this winter with a choice of Sansuyu or Wasong tea at the hotel’s first-floor The Lounge for 9,000 won through the end of February.

Sheobul, located downstairs from the lobby, has completed its month-long renovation in early February and has re-opened with new tempting traditional Korean dishes.

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Hotel Directory Looking for a place to stay when visiting Busan? Find it with the Haps hotel directory, your local English guide to accomodation in the city.

HAEUNDAE THE WESTIN CHOSUN tel: 82-51-749-7000 web: www.echosunhotel.com Do it right and crash in the same room George W. Bush did.

PARK HYATT BUSAN tel: 82-51-990-1234 web: busan.park.hyatt.com Five star quality hotel with stunning views and service.

SEOMYEON

PARADISE HOTEL tel: 82-51-742 2121 web: www.paradisehotel.co.kr On the water, with a casino, excellent spa and a pool.

LOTTE HOTEL tel: 82-51-810-1000 web: www.lottehotelbusan.com Lotte runs a tight ship and it shows in the generous customer service here.

SEACLOUD HOTEL tel: 82-51-933-1000 web: www.seacloudhotel.com Luxury stay with great restaurants. Short walk to the beach.

TOYOKO INN tel: 82-51-442-1045 web: www.toyoko-inn.com Across from D City, comfortable, clean and affordable.

CENTUM HOTEL tel: 82-51-720-9000 web: www.centumhotel.co.kr Near Shinsegae and BEXCO. Good subway access.

CROWN HOTEL tel: 82-51-635-1241 web: www.fnetravel.com/english/pusanhotels/crown.html Mid-range hotel decorated in Korean style, good for travellers.

SUNSET HOTEL tel: 82-51-730-9900 web: www.sunsethotel.co.kr Seventy-two rooms with, according to the site, “individual design concepts”. NOVOTEL AMBASSADOR tel: 82-51-743-1234 web: novotel.ambatel.com On the beach. Great ocean view, Murpii Nightclub. GRAND HOTEL tel: 82-51-740-0610 web: www.grandhotel.co.kr One of the cheaper spots on the strip, but still at the beach. KUNOH SEACLOUD HOTEL tel: 82-51-933-4300 web: www.seacloudhotel.kr Luxury stay with great restaurants. Short walk to the beach. HANWHA RESORT tel: 82-1588-2299 web: www.hanwharesort.co.kr Beautiful views of Oryukdo, the bridge and close to the beach.

GWANGALLI HOMERS HOTEL tel: 82-51-750-8000 web: www.homershotel.com Right on Gwangalli Beach amidst the myriad of cafes, bars and restaurants. AQUA PALACE tel: 82-51-756-0202 web: www.aquapalace.co.kr Beautiful view of the Diamond Bridge, right in the middle of the beach.

JUNG-GU COMMODORE HOTEL tel: 82-51-461-9703 web: www.commodore.co.kr Beautifully designed traditional hotel. Close proximity to Busan Station. BUSAN TOURIST HOTEL tel: 82-51-241-4301 web: www.pusanhotel.co.kr Conveniently located next to the train station. Good for a cheap night’s rest. TOYOKO INN tel: 82-51-442-1045

web: www.toyoko-inn.com Affordably priced hotel, clean and 10 minutes away from the train station.

web: www.arpina.co.kr Opened in 2004, a cheap place to stay for the night. Culture center inside.

PHOENIX HOTEL tel: 82-51-245-8061 web: www.hotelphoenix.net Highly trained staff, close to Nampodong. Popular with Japanese tourists.

GOODSTAY THE PLANET GUESTHOUSE [Haeundae] tel: 010-2780-6350 web: www.earthlinghome.com Women-only dormitory across from Hae-undae Beach in the Crystal Beach Office Tel.

ELYSEE HOTEL tel: 82-51-241-4008 web: www.elyseemotel.com Affordable hotel with good amenities. Close to Nampo-dong.

BUSAN STATION GUKJE HOTEL tel: 82-51-642-1330 web: www.hotelkukje.com About 3 km away from the train station, close to Citizen’s Hall. TOYOKO INN tel: 82-51-442-1045 web: www.toyoko-inn.com The second location, this one is a minute away from the train station.

OTHER AREAS PARAGON HOTEL [Sasang-gu] tel: 82-51-328-2001 web: www.hotelparagon.com Business comfort, with close proximity to Gimhae International Airport. BUSAN CENTRAL HOTEL [Yeonsandong] tel: 82-51- 866-6225 web: www.centralhotel.co.kr Adjacent to Yeonsan rotary, located 10 minutes away from City Hall. HOTEL NONGSHIM [Oncheonjeong] tel: 82-51-550-2100 web: www.hotelnongshim.com Great area around the hotel. Head north to PNU for original Busan nightlife.

BUDGET BUSAN YOUTH HOSTEL ARPINA [Haeundae] tel: 82-51-731-9800

INDY HOUSE [Kyungsung Uni] tel: 82-70-8615-6442 Super cheap, dorm-style room right in the heart of Kyungsung. MARUB GUEST HOUSE [Haeundae] tel: 010-6322-3194 web: www.marubee.com Well-placed near restaurants, commercial area in Haeundae. POBI GUEST HOUSE [Haeundae] tel: 051-746-7990 web: www.guesthousekoreabusan.com Renovated guest houses three minutes from Haeundae Beach. SUM GUEST HOUSE tel: 070-8837-0700 web: www.sumhostel.com Renovated in 2011, they guarantee guests a pleasant stay whether in Busan for business or pleasure. HELLO GUEST HOUSE [Haeundae] tel: 051-746-8590 web: www.facebook.com/helloguesthousehello Friendly, clean and cozy atmosphere. Outdoor patio for your enjoyment. HI KOREA HOSTEL tel: 070-4409-3132 web: www.hikoreahostel.com email: hikoreahostel@gmail.com Your home away from home, Hi Korea Hostel offers you an affordable and comfortable accommodation just a stone’s throw away from Haeundae Beach.

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GWANGALLI 6 PACK CRAFT BEER open: 6 p.m. -1 a.m. daily tel: 010-2937-6751 (Busan) 052-911-6751 (Ulsan) web: blog.naver.com/6packbt With locations in Busan and Ulsan, Six Pack Craft Beer brings over 170 craft bottled beers from around the world to your fingertips. Open daily, enjoy perusing the wide variety of reasonably priced beer to take home and drink at your leisure without having to make a trek to Seoul. BEACHED CAFE AND SPORTS BAR [Kiwi Sports Bar] open: 6pm - late tel: 051-924-9662 web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/ beached-cafe-sports-bar This Kiwi-run sports bar has gained a loyal expat following for its spectacular bridge view and its wide array of Kiwi beer. BURGER AND PASTA [International] open: 11am - 2am tel: 051-751-6631 web: www.busanhaps.com/food/burgerand-pasta-gwangan

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The second of the Burger and Pasta shops around the city, this international eatery offers a great view of the bridge while you enjoy your day on the sand. Burgers, pasta and brunch are on the menu in the stylishly decorated restaurant in the middle of the main drag of Gwangalli Beach. FOUR SEASONS [Raw Fish Korean] English speaking owner, 2nd fl. Fish Market. FUZZY NAVEL- MILLAK [Food/Bar] open: 11am - 6am tel: 051-754-6349 web: www.fncompany.co.kr FUZZY NAVEL- GWANGALLI [Bar] open: 7pm - 6am web: www.fncompany.co.kr GALMEGI BREWING [Craft Brew Pub] open: Mon - Fri 6-1am, Sat 2pm-2am, Sun 2pm-12am tel: 010-4469-9658 fb: galmegi.brewing HQ BAR [American/Sports Bar] open: 6pm on weekdays, 11am on weekends tel: 010-7544-8830 web: www.facebook.com/hq.bar.5

SHARKY’S [American Sports Bar] open: 6 p.m. weekdays, 2 p.m. weekends tel: 010-4038-2907 (call for reservations) web: www.sharkysbusan.com Ranked highly on tripadvisor. com and as having the best burger in Busan by Haps, Sharky’s is a smoke-free environment where families or singles can enjoy a great drink and a fine meal. With premium-cut steaks, burgers, fresh gourmet salads and vegetarian options, Sharky’s has something for everyone. TAP AND TAPAS [Spanish] open: 3pm-5am tel: 051-746-6318 web: www.tapntapas.com THURSDAY PARTY [Korean/Expat Bar] open: 6pm - late web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/ thursday-party A summer staple on Gwangalli Beach for the past couple of summers, Thursday Party has two locations situated next to each other on the east side of the beach. Both bars are similar to the Thursday Party city-wide theme, and offer a variety of American style pub grub to tempt your palate.

WA BAR [Beer Bar] Wide selection of beer laid out for your choosing.

HAEUNDAE ARUN THAI [Thai] open: 11a.m. - 10 p.m. tel: 051-908-9085 web: www.facebook.com/arunthai.kr ANGA [Korean] tel: 051-742-7852 Very popular bbq meat restaurant in Haeundae. BILLIE JEAN [Lounge/Live Music] tel: 051-742-0297 web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/ billiejean A Haps favorite. Great decor. BURGER AND PASTA [International] open: 11am - 2am web: www.busanhaps.com/food/burgerand-pasta-haeundae Recently opened, this Western/ Korean fusion style restaurant has been packing them in since day one. Burgers, pasta and brunch are on the menu in the stylishly decorated restaurant, where you can also imbibe yourself to a glass of wine, a cocktail or beer after your day on the beach.

DINING & FOOD GUIDE

CHEOLMA HANWOO BULGOGI [Korean] tel: 051-709-4000 Bulgogi done at its best. CINE DE CHEF [Italian] tel: 051-745-2880 In Shinsegae, enjoy a good meal and a movie. SHARKY’S [American Sports Bar] open: 6 p.m. weekdays, 2 p.m. weekends tel: 010-4038-2907 (call for reservations) web: www.sharkysbusan.com Ranked highly on tripadvisor.com and as having the best burger in Busan by Haps, Sharky’s is a smokefree environment where families or singles can enjoy a great drink and a fine meal. With premium-cut steaks, burgers, fresh gourmet salads and vegetarian options, Sharky’s has something for everyone. Located on the second floor of Pale de Cz, next to the Paradise Hotel. EL OLIVE [Italian] tel: 051-752-7300 Delicious Italian, close to Costco. FUZZY NAVEL [Food/Bar] open: 11am - 6am

tel: 051-746-6439 web: www.fncompany.co.kr GANGA [Indian] Expect to pay some good money, but it’s worth it.

An authentic southern Brazilian Churrascaria, Mercado is the perfect dining experience for family and friends.

GECKOS [Pub] Beach front bar. Consistently good food.

NAMASTE [Indian] tel: 051-746-1946 Indian fine dining, for a great price.

HELLO THAI [Thai] tel: 051-731-5033 Good Thai food in the heart of Haeundae.

PHO KIM [Vietnamese] tel: 051-740-4868 Good food at a good price. Great soup, located in SFUNZ.

J PUB SPORTS tel: 051 2324-4324 web:www.JPS.co.kr Haeundae’s newest all-in-one fun stop offers an evening of fun with delicious cocktails, mouthwatering food and games galore. Boasting over 1,000 square meters of space, JPub offers a restaurant and unique entertainment that features bowling lanes wrapped in a stimulating atmosphere of drink, music and an energetic crowd.

TBR [Cocktails] open: 3pm-5am tel: 051-746-6318 web: www.tapntapas.com

MERCADO [Brazilian Steakhouse] open: 11:30 a.m. - 24:00 tel: 051-744-8807 web: www.mercado.co.kr

THURSDAY PARTY [Bar] tel: 051-744-6621 open: 6pm - late web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/

T.G.I. FRIDAY’S [CHAIN] TEL: 051-740-6531 Good reliable chain in the Harbor Town building, across from the beach. THE WOLFHOUND PUB [Irish Pub] open: 6pm - 2am weekdays, 11am - 2am weekends tel: 051-746-7940 web: www.wolfhoundpub.com

thursday-party A staple of the Busan landscape, Thursday Party Haeundae offers a casual, yet comfortable option after a day at the beach. With a patio for outdoor sitting, this open-aired spacious pub brings the usual quality service the locals and expats have come to expect from the Thursday Party empire. U2 BAR [Lounge] Great place to chill, awesome service, a Haeundae institution.

KYUNGSUNG HQ BAR [American/Sports Bar] open: Mon-Sat 6-Late, Closed Tues and Sun web: www.facebook.com/hq.bar.5 BLUE MONKEY [Dance/Hip Hop] open: 7pm to late tel. 051-611-2888 web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/ blue-monkey CAFE RADIO [Cafe] Great atmosphere. Relax with a book. EVA’S TICKET [Western/Sports] Eva and the HQ fellas new super bar offer tons of things to keep you occupied.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY BURGER AND PASTA [International] open: 11am - 11pm tel: 051-625-6651 web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/ burger-pasta With three locations around Busan, Burger and Pasta offer a solid menu, and reasonable prices that make them a hit with young Koreans and expats. Set in the traditional Thursday Party wooden decor, they offer pasta, burgers and a brunch with a small patio to enjoy the street catwalk on sunny days. GHETTO [Korean/Expat] open: 8 p.m. - 6 p.m. tel: 051-4488-4697 web: facebook.com/ghettohiphoplounge Kyungsung’s favorite Hip-Hop bar. Cheapest drink specials in Busan. With a mix of Koreans and expats it’s the best spot to party till sunrise in the KSU area. Darts, Table soccer and beer-pong. It plays all of the hottest old and new Hip-Hop music. MONK’S JAZZ CLUB [Jazz Club] Busan’s only jazz club. Tuesday nights are hot. PAINTED CHAIR CAFE [Cafe/Gallery] The art, the atmosphere. Good place to chill.

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LE JARDIN [French] open: lunch 11:30 - 3:30 dinner 5:30 11:30 (last meal order 9:30) 11:30 - 10:00 Sunday tel: 051-611-0937 web: www.busanhaps.com/dir/le-jardin This French restaurant puts an emphasis on hearty home cooking by chef Guillaume Strub. With courteous service and an affordable wine selection, Le Jardin is the perfect place to spend an afternoon or evening escaping to a European atmosphere for a romantic dinner, or an impressive group meeting place.

web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/ thursday-party2 With ten Thursday Party’s around the city, it has become a staple for the young, hip Korean university crowd and expats alike. Beer pong, sports on TV and the free curry popcorn or salted spaghetti sticks are always in play, as is a busy crowd almost every evening of the week.

OL’ 55 [Live Music/Event] tel: 051-627-5645 web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/ol’55 Ol’55 is located in the heart of Kyungsung University and is noted for its Open Mic Wednesdays, which are known to host the best Korean and expat musicians in town.

CROSSROADS [Live Music/Pub] open: 7pm-late tel: 051-515-1181 web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/ crossroads A small, but atmospheric watering hole in PNU, Crossroads has been a Busan institution amongst the expats for years.

SHABANA [INDIAN] tel: 051-621-4821 Good, affordable Indian food. THE SUSHI [JAPANESE] tel: 051-611-4043 Affordable, quality Japanese food. THURSDAY PARTY [BAR] open: 6pm - late

VINYL UNDERGROUND [Nightclub/Event Bar] www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/vinyl Vinyl Underground is known as the spot for live music in the Kyungsung area.

PNU

FARMERS BURGERS [American/Korean Fusion] People rave about it. Nominated in Best Burger. INTERPLAY [Live Music/Event] Live music, hit or miss if you catch on a good night. LOVING HUT [Vegetarian]

www.lovinghut.co.kr tel: 051-518-0115 MOO MONK [Live Music] Can catch some great Korean indie bands here. PHO [Vietnamese] Nice Vietnamese food in PNU. RED BOTTLE [Korean/Expat Bar] Good spot to get a drink. RISTORANTE [Italian] Great Italian fare at the Nongshim Hotel. SHABANA [Indian] tel: 051-517-1947 Nice Indian food for cheap. THE BASEMENT [Korean/Expat Bar] web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/ basement One of the most popular bars in the area. Always a great time, and anchors the PNU scene.

SEOMYEON BUFFALO CHICKEN [Chicken] tel: 051-805-3512 Good chicken chain, interesting sauces. CLUB FIX [Nightclub] tel: 051-905-5777 web: www.clubfixkorea.info New super club. International DJs and

DINING & FOOD GUIDE dress code required. DIVISION 9 [Lounge] Pinball, darts, basketball, drinking and good fun. DRAGON DREAM (The Cave Bar) [Korean] tel: 051-646-5924 Very interesting decor with a nice selection of food. FOXY DANCE [Club] Dance club, usually packed on the weekend. FUZZY NAVEL- SEOMYEON I [Food/Bar] open: 5pm - 6am tel: 051-808-1007 web: www.fncompany.co.kr Check out the newly refurbished bar offering a variety of entertainment including, soft darts, pool, and table soccer. FUZZY NAVEL- SEOMYEON Il [Bar] open: 5pm - 6am tel: 051-817-2242 web: www.fncompany.co.kr On the ground floor with a sliding window for when the weather is good, an excellent mix of Koreans and foreigners makes this a good place to make new friends.

HANGOVER [Western Pub] open: 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tuesday - Sunday tel: 070-7789-5868 web: www.busanhaps.com/freehousehangover This eatery/bar located in the prime of Seomyeon brings delicious western food and fine tasting beer with its unique refrigeration system. LOVING HUT [Vegetarian] tel: 051-808-7718 www.lovinghut.co.kr ROCK N’ ROLL BAR [Rock] A true dive. Good atmosphere and pool and darts. T.G.I. FRIDAY’S [Chain] tel: 051-805-3164 Two locations in Seomyeon to choose from. THURSDAY PARTY [Korean/Expat Bar] open: 6pm - late tel: 051-818-6621 web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/ thursday-party-1 You can expect more of the same from the Seomyeon Thursday Party, which caters to a young, eclectic mix of Koreans and expats.

Nestled amongst a slew of bars and restaurants behind Judie’s Taewha, Thursday Party stands out for their quality service and hip atmosphere amongst the Korean cool. VITO [Italian] tel: 051-806-5868 web: www.busanhaps.com/food/vito Fashioned in the tradition of the small Italian trattoria, Vito brings back a taste of the old country.

NAMPO FARMERS BURGERS [International] Enjoy a quality, fresh-made burger and fries on the roof. HABANERO [Mexican] tel: 051-254-6662 web: www.habanerokorea.com open: 11:30 a.m.-midnight daily Conveniently located in the heart of Nampodong, Habanero specializes in authentic Tex-Mex cuisine. With an extensive menu, 12 beers on tap and classic cocktails, the cantina uses the freshest ingredients and is a great spot for all Mexican food lovers to socialize and enjoy a good meal.

KUHN [Asian] Hosts a variety of Southeast Asian dishes at good prices. NEW LITTLE INDIA [Indian] open: 11am- 10pm tel: 051-245-4127 web: www.busanhaps.com/food/newlittle-india Situated on the second floor in the heart of Nampodong, New Little India specializes in the finest authentic Indian cuisine. THE PAN [Brunch] Nestled amongst a slew of outdoor terrace restaurants. THURSDAY PARTY [Korean/Expat Bar] open: 6pm - late web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/ thursday-party-1 The Thursday Party Nampo store offers a slightly varied atmosphere than the others around the city, though by no means is it less exciting. A slightly more mixed crowd of expats and young Koreans is to be expected, as well as the great service that TP has become renowned for.

Humetro Call Center Lost & Found Center

Seomyeon Stn.

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AIRLINES

AIR BUSAN tel: 051-974-8686 web: www.busanair.com AIR FRANCE tel: 02-3483-1033 web: www.airfrance.co.kr ASIANA AIRLINES - INTERNATIONAL tel: 051-971-2626 web: www.flyasiana.com CEBU PACIFIC AIR tel: 051-462-0686 web: www.cebupacificair.com JEJU AIR tel: 070-7420-1502 web: www.jejuair.net KOREAN AIR - INTERNATIONAL tel: 051-970-3227 web: www.koreanair.com LUFTHANSA tel: 02-2019 0180 web: www.lufthansa.com KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES tel: 02-3483-1133 web: www.klm.com

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS AMCHAM #4501, Trade Tower 159-1, Samsungdong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul tel: 02-564-2040 web: www.amchamkorea.org An independent association of American and international businesses, the role of the American Chamber of Commerce is to promote business and trade between the United States and Korea. ECCK 102-2903 WBC The Palace 1523, Haeundae-gu tel: 051-959-9695 web: www.ecck.eu The European Chamber of Commerce aims to provide an effective network of business associates together with discussion forums and seminars on how to do business in Korea.

EDUCATION FOREIGN SCHOOLS BUSAN FOREIGN SCHOOL 1366-3 Jwa-dong, Haeundae-gu tel: 051-747-7199 web: www.busanforeignschool.org BUSAN JAPANESE SCHOOL 173-8 Millak-dong, Suyoung-gu tel: 051-753-4166 web: user.chollian.net/~pusjpnsc BUSAN OVERSEAS CHINESE KINDERGARTEN 548-1 Choryang-dong, Dong-gu 56 directory

tel: 051-468-2845 web: kbces.com.ne.kr

TESOL ALLIANCE tel: 051-818-0502 web: www.tesolalliance.com

tel: 1330 BEXCO TOURIST INFO. CENTER tel: 051-740-7300 BUSAN GLOBAL CENTER tel: 1577-7716 BUSAN INT’L PASSENGER TERMINAL TOURIST INFORMATION tel: 051-465-3471 BUSAN STATION TOUR INFORMATION tel: 051-441-6565 GIMHAE INT’L AIRPORT TOUR INFORMATION (DOMESTIC) tel: 051-973-4607 GIMHAE INT’L AIRPORT TOUR INFORMATION (INTERNATIONAL) tel: 051-973-2800 HAEUNDAE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER tel: 051-749-5700 INTERNATIONAL FERRY INFORMATION CENTER tel: 051-465-3471 NOPODONG BUS TERMINAL TOURIST INFORMATION tel: 051-508-9400 UN MEMORIAL CEMETERY TOURIST INFORMATION tel: 051-625-1608

KOREAN LESSONS

MEDICAL

BUSAN FOUNDATION FOR INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES tel: 051-668-7900 web: www.bfia.or.kr email: busanglobalcenter@gmail.com KLIFF tel: 051-513-0131 web: www.kliff.co.kr email: jennakang@hanmail.net PNU LANGUAGE EDUCATION CENTER tel: 051-510-1983 web: www.ili.pusan.ac.kr email: bangjy77@pusan.ac.kr

DENTAL CLINICS

BUSAN INTERNATIONAL FOREIGN SCHOOL 798 Nae-ri, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun tel: 051-742-3332 web: www.bifskorea.org

RECRUITMENT ET AGENCY open:8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Office Hours 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. Service Hours tel: 051-553-9282 web: www.etagency.net ET Agency is the bridge between ESL teachers and English schools near Busan Metro City and provides ESL teachers with more personalized and local base recruiting services.

TESOL TRAINING KOTESOL Email: bgkotesol@gmail.com Facebook: Busan-Gyeongnam KOTESOL Chapter

INFORMATION EXPAT ASSISTANCE CALL CENTER FOR FOREIGN RESIDENTS IN BUSAN tel: 1577-7716 FREE TRANSLATION SERVICE (BBB) tel: 1588-5644 MULTICULTURAL FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER tel: 1577-5432

INFORMATION CENTERS TOURIST INFORMATION SERVICE

NEW YORK SMILE ORTHODONTICS open: Mon-Wed, Fri 10:00am – 7:00pm, Sat 10:00am – 5:00pm tel: 051-702-6677 web: www.nycdortho.com At New York Smile Orthodontics, we provide specialized orthodontic care for children, teens and adults. We make every effort to provide affordable orthodontic treatment in a relaxed and caring manner to every individual who is unhappy with his or her smile. We use the most technologically-advanced orthodontic methods available including clear braces, self-ligating braces, invisalign, lingual braces and faster braces. BOSTON DENTAL tel: 051-554-2879 Located in Sooang-dong in Dongnae, Dr. Sim Kyeong-mok leads the team at Boston Dental for all your dental needs.

HEALTH CENTERS DONGNAE HEALTH CENTER 702-54, Myeongryun-2 dong, Dongnae-gu tel: 051-555-4000

HAEUNDAE HEALTH CENTER 1339, Jwa-2 dong, Haeundae-gu tel: 051-746-4000 JUNG-GU HEALTH CENTER 1 Ga 1, Daecheong-dong, Jung-gu tel: 051-600-4741

HERBAL CLINICS

DONGEUI UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 397-3, Bujeon-1 dong, Busanjin-gu tel: 051-803-5430 GOOD SAMSUN HANBANG 1162-2, Jurye-dong, Sasang-gu tel: 051-325-0300

RADIOLOGY CLINICS THE ONE MRI CLINIC open: Mon - Fri 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. tel: 051-937-0303 web: www.mriclinic.net The most trusted name in Korean Medical Imaging, you can enjoy quick, reliable and trustworthy English service for all your medical needs.

OTHER CLINICS

KHAP open: 10 am - 4 pm weekdays tel: 02-927-4322 web: www.khap.org The Korean Federation for HIV/AIDS Prevention offers three locations nationwide with additional services including counseling services to foreigners and migrant workers face to face and by telephone. With a number of foreign languages available to have consultation, KHAP has become one of the most recognized HIV/AIDS information base in the Republic of Korea.

HOSPITALS BUK-GU/DONGNAE BUMIN HOSPITAL 380-4, Deokcheon 1-dong tel: 051-330-3000 web: www.buminhos.co.kr DONG EUI MEDICAL CENTER San 45-1, Yangjeong 2-dong tel: 051-867-5101 web: www.demc.kr DONGNAE BONG SENG HOSPITAL 766, Anlak 1-dong tel: 051-531-6000 web: www.bongseng.com DONGRAE WOORIDUL HOSPITAL 205-10, Nakmin-dong

SERVIICES GUIDE

tel: 051-559-5000 web: www.dongrae.wooridul.co.kr INJE UNIVERSITY BUSAN PAIK HOSPITAL 633-165, Gaegum 2-dong tel: 051-893-7761

DONG-GU GOOD MOONHWA HOSPITAL open: 24 hours tel: 051-630-0123 web: www.moonwha.or.kr Good Moonhwa Hospital has become famous for its success in IVF for the first time as a private medical facility in Busan and Gyeongnam area. With 36 years experience and service in English, Japanese, Chinese and Russian, this full-service hospital has everything to take care of your medical needs.

HAEUNDAE HYOSUNG CITY HOSPITAL 1094-2, Jaesong 1-dong tel: 051-709-3000 web: www.hshos.com INJE UNIV. HAEUNDAE PAIK HOSPITAL 1435, Jwa-dong tel: 051-797-0100 web: www.paik.ac.kr/Haeundae

JUNG-GU HAEYANG HOSPITAL 80-8 Jungang-dong 4-ga tel: 051-469-4456 web: www.haeyang.net MARYKNOLL MEDICAL CENTER 12, Daecheong-dong 4-ga tel: 051-465-8801 web: www.maryknoll.co.kr

NAM-GU BUSAN ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER 538-41, Yongho 4-dong tel: 051-933-7114 web: www.bsm.or.kr

tel: 051-240-2400 web: www.damc.or.kr

PUSAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 10, Ami-dong 1-ga tel: 051-254-0171 web: www.pnug.co.kr

SUYEONG BUSAN CENTUM HOSPITAL 1077-1, Gwangan 3-dong tel: 051-760-5000 web: www.centumhospital.com BUSAN HANNAH WOMAN'S HOSPITAL 304, Namcheon-dong tel: 051-625-2300 web: www.hannah4u.co.kr GOOD GANGAN HOSPITAL 40-1, 41-9, Namcheon-dong tel: 051-625-0900 web: www.gang-an.or.kr

RELIGIOUS SERVICES AL-FATIH MASJID MOSQUE Namsan-dong, #30-1 Guemjeong-gu tel: 051-518-9991 web: www.busanislam.or.kr Services: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily REDEEMER INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CHURCH Services: Sundays Busan: 11am Changwon: 4:00pm Phone: 010-8326-1985 Web: www.redeemerbusan.org Redeemer International Community Church is a body of believers from all over the world, gathered together to worship Jesus Christ. Here at Redeemer ICC, we are committed to the preaching and teaching of the Word of God. Every Sunday at 11 a.m. we gather to worship Christ and experience community.

SEO-GU

GIFT MINISTRY Myung-nyun-dong, Dongnae-gu tel: 010-7999-8644 web: www.tinyurl.com/lifeisagift Services: Saturdays,10:30 a.m.

DONG-A UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 3-ga, #1 Dongdaeshin-dong

HOSANNA CHURCH Myeongji-dong, #3245-5 Gangseo-gu, tel: 051-209-0191

web: www.him-busan.blogspot.com Services: Sundays, 12:30 p.m. NEW PHILADELPHIA CHURCH Suyeong-gu Gwangan 2-dong 199-6 (8th floor) tel: 051-932-6832 web: www.newphilly.cc Services: Sundays, 2:30 pm

MUSEUMS BUSAN MUSEUM OF ART 40, Apec-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan tel: 051-740-2602 web: www.art.busan.go.kr Opening Hours - 09:00 ~ 20:00 Closed - Jan. 1, Every First Monday Admission Fee - Free BUSAN MODERN HISTORY MUSEUM 104, Daechung-ro, Jung-gu, Busan tel: 051-253-3845 web: www.modern.busan.go.kr Opening Hours - 09:00 ~ 18:00 Closed - Jan.1, Every First Monday Admission Fee - Free BUSAN MUSEUM 63, UN Peace-ro, Nam-gu, Busan tel: 051-610-7111 web: www.museum.busan.go.kr Hours of operation - 09:00 ~ 20:00 Closed - Jan. 1, Every First Monday Admission fee - Free

web: www.bfia.or.kr BUSAN FRIENDSHIP GROUP www.meetup.com/Pusans ULTIMATE FRISBEE LEAGUE Email: ch.pyles@gmail.com BTC FOOTBALL FB Group: Busan Transportation Corporation Supporters Fanpage EPIK TEACHERS IN BUSAN Facebook Group: Busan EPIK EXPAT SAILING CLUB Contact: Mark Chi email: Koreasailing@gmail.com web: www.busansailing.com LAOCHRA BUSAN GAELIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CLUB Contact: Peter Bonner email: busangaa@gmail.com Facebook Group: Laochra Busan Members

SPECIALTY STORES KAI SURF SHOP 183-11 Gwangan-dong, Suyeong-gu tel: 051-753-2746

GROCERIES COSTCO web: www.costco.co.kr E-MART web: www.emart.com

BUSAN UN MEMORIAL CEMETERY AND PARK 779, Daeyon 4 dong, Nam-gu, Busan tel: 051-625-0625 web: www.unmck.or.kr Hours of operation - 09:00 ~ 17:00 Open Year Round Admission fee - Free

HOMEPLUS web: www.homeplus.co.kr

SOCIAL/NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

HIGH STREET MARKET open: 24/7 online, Seoul in-store 10am to 10pm daily.

BUSAN BANDITS RUGBY Facebook Group: Busan Bandits

tel: 02-2201-0652 web: highstreet.co.kr email: hsmonline@authenticgroup.co.kr

BUSAN BOOK SWAP Facebook Group: Busan Book Swap BUSAN BOWLING LEAGUE Contact: David Alderman tel: 010.7919.1223 Facebook Group: Busan Bowling League BUSAN FOUNDATION FOR INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES tel: 051-668-7900

MEGAMART web: www.megamart.co.kr

INTERNET GROCERIES EZSHOP KOREA web: www.ezshopkorea.com

High Street Market has all your favorite foods from home ready for delivery to your workplace or doorstep for just W3,000! Hard-to-find western foods, sliced-to-order deli meats, imported premium cuts of meat, gourmet cheeses, variety of spices, homemade vegan & gluten free foods and more. busanhaps.com 57

58 On the Road with BRIAN AYLWARD CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 I ate balut for the first time. Balut is a developed chicken embryo, boiled alive and eaten in its egg. (I think this is how AIDS started.) Balut is really common in Southeast Asia and often served with beer. When you crack the egg open, it looks like the world's worst sonogram picture. It tastes like chicken.

DECEMBER 16-22 - CAMBODIA You can buy anything on the streets of Phnom Penh. You could walk up to a random stranger on the street and ask for a watermelon, the horn of a white rhino and a wedding dress. Even though that person is wearing flip flops, a Hello Kitty t-shirt and a towel for shorts, you somehow trust him to get those items for you.

DECEMBER 23-27 - THAILAND I saw a 6-year-old boy sell a rose to an old, quadriplegic man, who operated his electric wheelchair with a mouth stick, while going down the road with a young prostitute. It was the most romantic thing I have ever seen. Just another Tuesday evening in Thailand. I ate scorpions and sang Bon Jovi songs with transgenders. I met my girlfriend in Bangkok on Christmas Day. We had a traditional turkey dinner, with all the trimmings, and a night out never to be forgotten. We spent the last few days relaxing in the beach resort town of Hua Hin, just a few hours southwest of Bangkok. My favorite thing about Korea is Thailand. You can follow Brian on Twitter, @bagsofsoup.

BEN WELLER CONTINUED FROM PAGE 44 You’ve been shooting professionally for awhile now. How would you compare your approach to photos you shoot for your own pleasure to photos you shoot professionally? That's an interesting question. I think each approach needs to inform the other. When I'm shooting for a client, they often have specific needs or an already well developed vision. There's not always a lot of time or room for getting creative, but I do want my personal vision to come through. I remind myself to relax and to really see, to look for something special and something different. On the other hand, when I'm doing more personal stuff, I still approach it like a job. I want to tell a story just like I would do for a paper or magazine. I'm rarely looking for one perfect shot but rather a series of images that are tied together thematically and stylistically. Read the full interview at busanhaps. com/benwellerprofile. You can see more of Ben’s work at benweller.photoshelter. com

helpful esl sites FOR TEACHERS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 47

USINGENGLISH.COM/REFERENCE/IDIOMS/CAT

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ESLVIDEO.COM

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