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Editor’s Notes Hello Daegu, This month we want to welcome two of our newest editors to the Daegu Compass Brian M. Van Hise and Craig Robert Gardner. They will be helping with proofreading, finding articles and helping with article ideas. Thanks again for helping make the Daegu Compass the best information source for the folks living in Daegu. Brian M. Van Hise Hello Daegu! I’ve been here since 2011, after having lived in Guam for a few years and the mainland US before that. I love jogging at the Sincheon river, clothes shopping at Lotte Young Plaza, and drinking on the front patio at Makeolli 3000 during the summer. If you see my beautiful bald head around town some day, stop and say, “Hello!” Craig Robert Gardner Howdy all. I’m Craig, though some may know me as Papa or Santa, I am also a professor at Yeungnam University. I have spent more than half of my life outside of my birth country, the USA, and over 10 years (all together) in Korea. You might bump into me around my favorite haunts ... Traveler’s Bar and Grill downtown, the Daegu stadium and shopping area or Hongmi Coffee in Gyeongsan where I am a founding member of GEC Since 2010 (a popular English club). I am looking forward to assisting all of you in getting your articles and photographs published in the Compass and welcome any and all suggestions to better its publication! Managing Editor Publisher Creative Director Assistant Editor Graphic Designers Translation Director

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contenTs THE DAEGU COMPASS.APRIL. 2013. SPECIAL REPORTS

Daegu Food

p08 - Daegu Deja Vu - Then and Now p26 - The Street Project

p10 - Tasty Road : Jin Gol Mok

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p14 - In Bloom, in Daegu p16 - Spring Means Cherry Blossoms p18 - Spring, Cherry Blossoms, Festivals p20 - Two Days in Busan p34 - Koreaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very own Prehistoric Time Machine p40 - Cheongdo Bullfighting Festival 2013

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p44 - High Street Market p58 - April Calendar p60 - Event Calendar p69 - How to Order Food p72 - Downtown Restaurant Guide p76 - Bar and Club Guide p80 - Hotel Guide

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Daegu Then Deja an d Now

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“I have an affection for a great city. I feel safe in the neighborhood of man and enjoy the sweet security of the streets.” - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow -

e know a great city by the lightness it induces in our step, by the excitement reflecting off its wet pavement, by the intriguing smells wafting on the wings of its late night air. Daegu has that great city feel one gets when you reach the top of the subway exit and the rest of the evening beckons you with its carefree spirit. Great cities have great pedigrees. Daegu was the provincial capital during the Joseon Dynasty. More recently, it was the site for the founding of two of the world’s leading companies, Samsung and Kolon Industries.

DAEGU FAST FACTS Name: Daegu, formerly Taegu, means “large hill” Size: Korea’s 4th largest city; 2.5 million pop.   Nick Names: Textile City, Apple City Commercial Focus: fashion, education, high tech industries, manufacturing, agriculture Administrative Divisions: Daegu is divided into 7 districts (Gu’s) Sister Cities: Daegu has 9 “Sister Cities” and 6 “Partner Cities”

"Special Reports_Daegu Deja Vu - Then and Now" Just a few decades ago Daegu was the fascinating intersection of a rural past and a heart palpitating future–what we know as the Daegu of today. Private cars were a rarity and deliveries were made by men pushing homemade carts. Apartments were largely schematics on the drawing board. The city went to sleep at about 10 PM–thanks to a national curfew. Rice was not available in restaurants two days a week due to rationing.

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Daegu, with its world-class subway system, glistening sky-scrappers, leading universities and colleges, and high-tech manufacturing base, would present a mind-blowing landscape for anyone returning to its environs after an absence of only several decades.

petitions, such as the 2011 World Championships in Athletics and the FIFA World Soccer Cup, thanks to its world-class sports venues and accommodations. Industry too is drawn to Daegu due to its knowledge-based service sector and its supportive climate for manufacturing industries.

Today’s Daegu is seen as a leader from sports to commerce. The city of Daegu has been selected to host international athletic com-

As noted by Longfellow, it’s easy to have affection for a great city–and Daegu IS a great city by almost any standard.

Tasty Road : JIN GOL MOK Written and photographed by Chae Suk Hyang / Translated by Yujeong Lee

in golmok(‘jin’ is a Daegu dialect of ‘gin’, which means ‘long’) is a ”long“ golmok (side street) but it’s actually rather short and narrow. When I went into the alley for the first time, I doubted if there were other alleys like this. Where is Jin Golmok? First, cross the street from Dongseongro area toward Yakryeongsi (the street with a great many medicinal herb stores behind Dong-a Department Store and Hyundai Department Store). Walk the Yakryeongsi alley until you see the first four-way intersection. Make a right at the corner and walk down about 15m then you’ll be between a rice cake store and a traditional teahouse. Go through the alley and you can see another small alley on the opposite side. The alley you just passed and the other one that you are facing were connected before, and the whole alley is the original Jin Golmok. In the late 1970s, two fire roads were made through the original alley and many shops and restaurants opened on these fire roads.

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The narrow alley mingled with old Korean-style houses blocks noise from downtown and it gives you the feeling that you are in another place. My friends who visited my guest house on Jin Golmok for the first time would say that they felt like being cut off from the world and in a totally different place. Jin Golmok is in Seongnae-dong and Seongnae means “inside of a rampart” of Dalseong in Joseon time. Therefore, the Seongnae area was downtown before downtown became Dongseongro. For today’s youngsters, it’s just an old alley downtown though among the elderly it still maintains a glorious spirit of yesteryear. One can often see an old man in a trench coat with a fedora or an old lady dressed up at Jin Golmok. Nearby Korean-style houses were used as houses of nobles and then turned into high-class Korean-style restaurants. There’s only one left. Now they are restaurants with amazing home-made dishes. If the Nile is the lifeline of Egypt then Jin Golmok is the lifeline for office workers near there.

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It is also the Holy Land for gourmet food. Most restaurants there are at least 15 years old and the quality is higher than average. For my readers, I’d like to introduce the best five restaurants on Jin Golmok, which have been suggested by domestic bloggers and local people.

1. Cheonggukjang & Bori Bibimbap Woori Sikdang (Restaurant ‘Woori’) This 50-year-old restaurant has the most delicious boribap (boiled barley) in Daegu. It’s across from Jin Golmok Guest House. The average price is 4,000~5,000KRW. It serves a meal with abundant side dishes. -continued on p12-

2. Baekban

(Korean meal consisting of rice and side dishes called ‘banchan’)

Songjeong Sikdang (Songjeong Restaurant) The first CEO of Kolon, a company which brought a revolution in clothing from the nylon industry in 1954, actually lived in the building of this restaurant. Still owned by Kolon, the building houses this restaurant which serves a delicious baekban, a meal consisting of rice and side dishes. They serve food a bit late but time goes fast while you look around inside the building.

3. Sushi Jongro Chobab & Miseong Chobab They opened in the 1970s when fire road was made. They are prominent sushi restaurants on Jin Golmok. Their sushi is made of “fresh fish” (matured/ripen fish) and its taste and texture are better than “live fish” (alive fish). You can have food of better quality with a cheaper price.

4. Chinese Food Yeongsaengdeok Near Jin Golmok, there were Chinese restaurants at Jongro where the Chinese settled since the Japanese colonial era. As time went by, however, some restaurants were taken over by new owners and the original tastes changed. On the other hand, Yeongsaengdeok still keeps their old taste and atmosphere. The most popular menu is “gogi mandu” (meat dumplings), the steady-seller

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of the restaurant for 40 years.

5. Cafe Mido Dabang (Cafe Mido) This old cafe sits at the entrance of Jin Golmok. They offer 1970s-80s era coffee as well as traditional tea. Jeong Insook, the owner of cafe, opened it in 1992 and has run it for twenty years. Many writers have visited there over the years including the late Jeon Sang-yeol, who dedicated his “Mido Dabang” poem to the café. It’s worth trying a cup of americano with the egg yolk. 2,000-4,000won is enough for your budget and snack as tea food is for free.

In Bloom, in Daegu We Cherry-Pick Daegu’s best spots to see this year’s Cherry Blossoms

Written by Brian M. Van Hise / Photos by Chris Anderson / http://christopheranderson.information-here.com

As spring arises in Korea, so too do the lovely flowers of the cherry blossom trees. For a few short weeks in the beginning of April, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom throughout Korea. You might be tempted to book a bus trip to Jinhae and check out the annual Cherry Blossom Festival there. But, if you’ve ever traveled to a seasonal hotspot on a weekend in Korea, you know buses tend to sell out or you end up standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the masses, wading your way through the scenic views of your destination. Don’t want to waste your time in stalled traffic or wait 3 hours for cable car tickets? Then check out Daegu’s own cherry blossom hot spots this year.

1. Yeungnam University

Walk the path of the main gate (accessible from the new Green Line subway extension) towards the President’s Office (located at the end of the main thoroughfare). On your right, facing south, you will see Love Road, a dusty country-road sneaking off into running paths and hanok village. The road will be full of cherry blossoms.

2: Keimyung University

pus, Hanhakchon village houses Adams Chapel and a host of beautiful cherry blossom trees to view. On your way to the center of campus, you will pass rows of beautiful trees that might make you think you can’t see anything more awe-inspiring. Graduates of these two universities seem to have a running rivalry over which campus has the best display of cherry blossoms. Why not check out both and make your own judgement?

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3: Palgongsan and Apsan Mountain. Both mountains north and south of Daegu have

plentiful amounts of cherry blossoms to see at multiple destinations along the way. The road leading north, towards Palgongsan out of Daegu International Airport is said to be one of the best.

5. Duryu Park

Always a great escape from the pulse of the city, Duryu Park has a large walking / bicycling path circumnavigating it. Among blooming cherry blossom trees, a large variety of flora can be seen there. Don’t walk to fast, though. And take those deep breaths among he blossoms. All right so, after all of that, if you wanna try your luck down in Jinhae for the festival, here’s how to get there: Take the Mugunghwa train from Daegu Station to Changwon and then transfer to a train bound for Jinhae. The trip will be under 2 hours and should cost less than 10,000 won. The festival runs from April 1st—April 10th.

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Spring means Cherry Blossoms Guide to getting to and from the most Famous Cherry Blossom Festivals in Korea.

Written and photographed by Chris Anderson / http://christopheranderson.information-here.com

Two of the more famous cherry blossom festivals here in the southern part of Korea are the Gyeongju cherry blossom festival and the Jinhae cherry blossom festival. For anyone living in or close to these towns, making a trip out to see the cherry blossoms will be one of the highlights of the year for you. I have personally been to both of these cities during the peak blossom season, and I will let you in on some of the better places to spot the blossoms from as well as how to get there and back. The Gyeongju Cherry Blossom festival will probably take place around April 1st – April 15th (no date has been given by the organizers as yet, but this is the expected time period for the cherry trees to blossom), and you can see cherry blos-

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soms all around the town. Even though Gyeongju is quite a small town, the cherry trees are spread throughout the town. A few of the best places to see them are close to Cheomseongdae (the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia), around Bomun Lake (where the popular Cherry Blossom Marathon takes place), along the roads leading to General Kim Yu-Shin’s tomb in the hills across from the bus terminal and around Anapji Pond. As this is a very popular festival, I would suggest spending most of the time around Cheomseongdae, Anapji Pond and General Kim Yu-Shin’s tomb. These locations are all close to each other and you can easily rent a bicycle and ride around town to see them all. Bomun Lake is further out of town, and if you drive out there (or take a taxi) you will probably sit in some bad traffic.

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To get to Gyeongju you can go by bus, the ‘slow train’ (a personal favorite) or KTX. If you take the KTX from Dongdaegu station, the Gyeongju KTX station is quite far out of town and you will need to get another bus in to town, and this is going to add roughly thirty minutes to your trip. For information on how exactly to get to Gyeongju, phone tourist information on 1330. Another very popular cherry blossom festival that takes place close to Daegu is the Jinhae cherry blossom festival. This year the festival is planned to take place from April 1st until April 10th. Jinhae is a small town found just west of Gimhae, and is close to Masan. If you have seen an image of a Korean train riding through a shower of cherry blossom petals, the picture was most likely taken in Jinhae. Jinhae’s festival does have more for visitors to do. There is a market as well as a stage in the center of town, where performances are held throughout the festival. If you go at the right time, you can also see a military parade and a fireworks display. One of the most popular areas to go and view the cherry blossoms is along a river and over

‘Romance Bridge”, just behind Jinhae train station. A Korean drama was filmed here several years ago, and it is one of the better places in Jinhae to see the blossoms. I recommend renting a bicycle from the automated bike rental machines (you might need a Korean to assist with these machines) and taking a relaxing ride through the blossom-lined streets. To get to Jinhae you can take a bus to Masan, and then take another bus from Masan to Jinhae. Alternatively you can take the ‘slow’ train from Daegu or Dongdaegu station and arrive at Jinhae train station. I recommend taking the train, as it is the easiest way to get straight in to Jinhae. Don’t forget about Daegu’s cherry blossoms either! Popular viewing locations are in and around Duryu Park, along the Palgong Mountain road, and apparently Yeongnam University is also a great place to see some blossoms this spring.

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a Guide to Finding the Best Cherry Blossom Festivals in Korea Written by Yujeong Lee / Photos by Chris Anderson / http://christopheranderson.information-here.com/

Here is a summary of the Cherry Blossom Festivals around Daegu. Hopefully, the articles before helped you decide on where you want to experience this beautiful event. Spring is a great time for starting fresh. There are so many Cherry Blossom Festivals in South Korea. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve chosen the festivals closest to Daegu for you to go and enjoy. Hope this helps!

1. Seomjin-gang Cherry Blossom Festival Dates: April 13 - April 14, 2013 Venue : Jukma-ri, Mooncheok-myeon, Gyrye-gun Description : Along the Seomjin-gang, which is Seomjin River, cherry blossoms will bloom for 11km. Seomjin-gang was always the boundary of cultures and old countries on Korean peninsula. The festival will have a face-painting event and even print your cherry blossom pictures for free! Enjoy the shower of cherry blossom petals as you stroll along the river.

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Weekday Dinner & Weekend Buffet 2. Gyeongju Cherry Blossom Marathon (Gyeongju) Date : April 13(Sat), 2013 Venue : The square in Gyeongju World Culture Expo Description : If you are a runner, you shouldn’t miss this amazing chance to run under the full-bloomed cherry blossom trees. They have four courses; full course, half course, 10km and 5km. You can sign up at http://www.cherrymarathon.com/entry/ but it’s in Korean. Ask for some help from your Korean friend or do it yourself!

3. Mt.Palgong Cherry Blossom Festival Date : in April Venue : TBD Description : Daegu folks! It’s time to go spring hiking! We have Palgongsan in our area so you don’t need to go far away to see cherry blossoms. Go to Palgongsan. With the Buddha at the top of the mountain, beautiful cherry blossoms will wait for you.

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4. Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival Date : in April Venue : Yeouido, Youngdeongpo-gu, Seoul Description : The capital city of Korea, has everything including beautiful cherry blossom flowers. Which means that there is one more place to go in Seoul in the spring. In the middle of this huge city, next to Han-gang, visitors can enjoy concerts, small sculpture exhibitions and many fun things to do. Of course, with cherry blossom flowers!

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5. Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival Dates: April 1 - April 10, 2013 Venue : Jinhae Jungwon Rotary and downtown area Description : Jinhae Cherry Blossom Festival is the largest and most popular festival in Korea. During the festival, millions of people experience the beautiful cherry blossoms. Get bus and train tickets early if you want to experience the fun.

Two Days in Busan Itinerary for a kick-ass weekend trip

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arrowing Busan down to two days is a bit of a challenge. While there are relatively few ‘absolutely must see’ landmarks, there are tons of tough to find, but worth checking out spots. That makes a “best of” listing both difficult and worthy of long debate. So instead, we’ll just list some places that we think all visitors should see. Click on the links for maps and more detailed instruction. If you’ve got any better suggestions, leave us a comment or send an email. The first step is planning where to stay. We’d suggest either Gwangalli or Seomyeon, since they’re fairly central. Haeundae and Nampo are a bit further out, but still good. You’re best to pack light and take advantage of subway station lockers. Check out our motel guide to find where the clusters of cheap love motels are in each neighborhood.

stops to Nampo-dong. Whether or not to check out Jagalchi fish market is completely a matter of personal taste. I enjoy it, others I’ve taken, not so much. Regardless, Nampo is a great area to wander around. Enjoy some street food, along with any kind of shopping you could want. Be sure to head into the back streets for some livelier street shopping. Yongdusan Park and Busan Tower is cool, though unless it’s very clear, the view from the top may not be worth the price. You can try the sky garden roof of the Lotte Department store for a lower, but considerably free-er view of the port and other areas of Busan. Stop in for a cupcake at Red Velvet and eat lunch at Farmer’s Burgers.

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Day 1: afternoon – Take a taxi or bus south and go hiking at Amnam Park(click the link for directions). There are fantastic ocean views and some nice cliffs along this seaside park. It’s good for either a casual walk or a longer hike. There is an amazing spot to descend some steps and have a picnic and some beer while listening to the waves crash against the cliffs. Travel South Korea_Two Days in Busan

Also very near Songdo Beach if you feel like a swim. Stop by Songdo Haesoopia Spa on your way down to the beach, on your way back up to Nampo if you’re into that. Day 1: later – Dinner at the Kyungsung University (KSU) area. Get back on the subway (metro line 1 (orange); transfer at Seomyeon; then line 2 (green) to Kyungsungdae-Pukyeongdae metro stop. (Or take bus 1003 to Kyungsungdae) for dinner and drinks. There are about 1000 good galbi and samgyeopsal restaurants, as well as any other kinds of food that you’d want. Some cool ones to try:Ayuta Indian pub for some curry, drinks and awesome atmosphere; Siksinga for Korean Barbecue + fondue; or Aussie Burger.

After dinner, take a cab to Gwangalli Beach (should only be about 30004000 won). No trip to Busan is complete without an evening spent looking at the bridge. There are tons of restaurants and bars with excellent views, or you can just buy a cheap blanket and a lot of beer and chill out on the beach. Stock up on fireworks and enjoy an amazing evening.

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Day 2: morning - Haeundae: Start the morning off with breakfast and a walk along Haeundae beach. Watch the masses of people and admire the amazing sea of umbrellas. If you’re up for it, a walk around the Dalmaji Hill moon trail or Dongbaek Island can provide some nice views. Some places with a decent brunch are the Wolfhound, Gecko’s on the beach, or Breeze Burn’s.

Day 2: afternoon - Haedong Yongungsa/Songjeong beach: Before you get swept away by the crowds at Haeundae, grab a taxi to Haedong Yonggungsa, also called the water temple. Spend an hour or two wondering the grounds, taking photos, and trying to throw coins in buckets,

then head to Songjeong beach. Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing on this beautiful, and often less crowded, city beach.

Day 2: evening – If you’ve got time before your train leaves, Either visit busy & bustling Seomyeon for some shopping and food, or seek out the elusive“Dragon Dream” cave bar near Seomyeon at Beomil (line 1) metro stop (click on the link to see our detailed directions, and scroll down to the comments for some hangeul that you can show to your taxi driver). Get some kimchijeon and a few bowls of dongdongju to help you relax for the long train ride. If you’re short on time, run over to Amby’s, across from Busan station for an exciting mix of

people, and the wonderful combination of Russian and Phillippino foods that remind you that you’re in a port city. Other things definitely worth doing, but time consuming and/or out of the way. -See a Lotte Giants game -Geumjeong Seokbulsa Temple Hike -Visit one of many glorious saunas/ jimjilbangs In case of rain: -Check out Shinsegae: The World’s Largest Department Store -Go cafe/bar hopping through either Kyungsung University, Seomyeon, or PNU. -Double or even triple your going home money at one of the casinos (Seomyeon and Haeundae)

DNA x Alchemy [d am] - Takes Another Big Step Written and photographed by Jess Hinshaw

I was invited to be a member of the press at Daegu Art Museum’s (d am) recent opening. It felt (and was) very official—press from all over Korea came to interview d am’s director Kim Sunhee and the artists that are part of the museums’ latest exhibition, DNAxAlchemy.

Once the press conference was finished the artists went and hung out around their respective works to make themselves accessible to the press, and I had the opportunity to speak with a few of them. I’d read a lot about the works being exhibited but hadn’t seen any images of the work, so it was interesting to compare my imagined perception of the work to the reality. DNAxAlchemy is host to a multitude of artists, all with different disciplines and concepts. Lee Wan’s work is a prominent part of

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the exhibition; it encompasses almost two floors. A thirty-five year old artist, Wan is the first artist to be awarded the “Y Artist Project” award, and award from d am designated for emerging artists with big ideas and ambitions. He spoke to me about his work in the Project Room (located in the basement of d am), which juxtaposes videos of televised Korean history with club music. The room is full of an array of mediums, from sculptures to installations. To experience the work, viewers can even

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strap on a pair of roller skates and skate around to the beat. But why roller skates? Wan says: “To me, a roller skate bears a kind of symbolism, seducing one’s (ironically) voluntary desire of uniformity.” So lace up, and join the status quo. To me, so many of the works here seem to deal with the idea of balance, and the artist Jung Hyun’s work is no exception. Hyun has built a sort of vector-like floor piece with plywood. Her work is another interactive piece, and the artist encouraged -continued on p24-

me to walk in and into her installation. Upon entering, the viewer quickly finds it difficult to gain their footing as they traverse the angular wood panels. Working with her idea that “not perfect is perfect,” Jung Hyun’s piece draws attention to the fact that even individuals that consider themselves unflawed aren’t immune to challenges.

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This exhibit is another big step forward for DAM. With nearly a dozen different artists displaying their work at this exhibit, there is an impressive variety of mediums and concepts. During the opening I heard from many attendees that this was the best thing that d am has done since opening itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doors a few years ago. The entire museum (all 4 floors) has been utilized for this exhibition. I encourage you to get out to the museum and see what Koreaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contemporary artists are doing.

The Street Project

Interview by Scott McLaughlin / Photos by Glen Riley / http://www.facebook.com/GTRPhotographicImages

Profile Glen Riley is a Canadian living in Daejeon, South Korea. He is a U of Manitoba graduate and received a degree in Photography in 2000, from The School of Fine Art. Since relocating to Asia, his time has been split between a dedication to providing quality English education and the exploration of the world through the medium of photography. He is currently a contributing photographer with a local magazine, ‘ Daejeon Access’. He has contributed album art for the band, ‘Language of Shapes’, based in Gangneung. He has also provided promotion images for ‘The Daejeon Play Festival’. To date, he has been experimenting and creating with the medium of photography for 20+ years...and is still learning.

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Q1. What do you think makes a good photograph? Composition is really important. You need to draw the viewer into the photo with a balance of fore, mid, and background, and by using lines and shapes to create a pleasing space. You can always adjust color, light and shadow afterward, but you have to capture it first. So take your time to see what’s in the frame before you take the shot.

Who are some photographers or web sites you enjoy following? I rarely spend time looking at the BIG photographer’s websites. It’s tough to keep up with all the photographers that make it big up in the digital world. The more I looked at their work, the more I get lost in my own objectives. I prefer to follow the work of people I know, professional and amateur. It’s exciting to see the progression they make with their work, and it’s easier to learn the processes they use. I’d rather aspire to a peer’s success than to an international icon.

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Q2. Inspiration - What inspires you do keep shooting after living in Korea for so long? Old Korea is quickly disappearing!!! Economic prosperity has lead to concrete forests of apartment complexes and outlet shopping malls. Traditional markets have transformed into canopied, organized shopping bazaars that look nothing like the Korea of days gone by. All the per-prosperity, rustic architecture and signage is evaporating. As an economic model, Korea has created a utopia of modernization, but at the price of its culture and history. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m scrambling to capture that charm before everything that I love disappears.

What are some ways to keep challenging yourself? Such a small country! So much diversity! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve convinced myself that there are still many surprises left to experience. My friends ask me why I love photography so much. My only answer is that there is always the chance of finding something interesting or beautiful just around the corner.

Q3. What kind of equipment is in your camera bag? I never leave the house without my camera. I carry my Nikon D90 and my Sigma 18-50mm 1:2.8 DC. Both are in the consumer DSLR range, so they make for a really light shoulder bag:)

Can you give some tips to our readers about buying a DSLR camera for someone just getting into photography? Think about your long term goals. Is it a passion, or is it a hobby? Do your research and talk to camera users. If you have the money to splash out on a good body, go for it! Otherwise, spend your money on an affordable body and get a really kick ass lens! If you are in doubt, make sure the lens is compatible with consumer and professional bodies.... just in case you fall in love.

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Q4. How long have you been operating your website? It’s been up for over a year now(still as a free uses status).

Was it difficult to setup? Picking through all your images to decide what has the most impact, artistically or commercially. Sites like www.wix.com , www.smugmug. com , and www.zenpholio.com make it really easy to build a dazzling website (all drag and drop). But without content, you can’t get generate the interest you need to be successful. Do you have any recommendations for future photographers on setting up a photo website? Shop around for the sites that give you the most support. Primarily look at the ones that give you marketing tools. I’ve recently used a free Facebook app that tracks your page interactions. It’s probably the best insight I’ve had into what people like and don’t like about my work.

a small Museum with

many BIG Surprises

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What is this? My tour guide, 옥수 (Ook Su), asks as we approach the first piece in the museum. This question, I would soon find out, would become a common one, throughout my touring of this museum because, this museum, speaks volumes. Tucked away behind the Suseong-gu Office stop is Museum “Soo,” meaning embroidery, which has been in operation since 2011. It has actually been featured in Arirang TV’s 100 Icons of Korean Culture: Volume 22: Mugunghwa. The director, 이경숙 (Kyoung Sook Lee), moved the items from the Daegu National Museum to this location because of her vision. The vision of “shedding light on the value and usefulness of Korean cultural heritage via Korean traditional

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embroidery and folk painting, to rediscover their beauty and significance in modern life by systematizing their practicality.” After visiting their museum, I believe they are well on their way of trying to achieve that goal. The staff has a great sense of humor and lightness that seems to make the history come alive in these objects. Although by museum standards, it is quite a petite facility, there is more than enough history to go around as well as space to educate about this fine craft which Kyoung Sook Lee hopes to bring into the coming generations. Some may think about embroidery as purely feminine or an object which only provides beauty, but they would be wrong. The embroidery that is on display as well as the embroidery that is produced

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in this museum is much more symbolic than a passerby would realize. In the time of Japanese occupation, messages of both hope and strategies for working towards the goal of Korean independence were passed on pieces of embroidery. The messages of hope were often expressed through the use of a particular design, a flower, the Mugunghwa flower. These seemingly innocent pieces of cloth and flower designs flew under the radar for a while perhaps due to their stigma of being part of domesticity and therefore insignificant. Without these pieces though, the unity of the Korean people would have possibly been more tenuous during those hard times. Their large collection of pillows illustrates the theme of change during the decades in which they were made. Earlier pillows in the 1920’s used Chinese symbols to conjure up joy

and prosperity for their future. However, those made in the 1960’s used English words such as “Sweet Home” and “Happy” in their designs which signaled the arrival of GI’s from America, which is suggestive of a pretty important cultural shift. -continued on p32-

However, not all their pieces are as somber or attached to darker times in Korean history. In fact, what I enjoyed most about this museum was as you are guided around the room, the items with a more weighty history are interspersed with lighter, everyday glimpses into the lives of people from the past. Half the fun was guessing what purpose these objects served before receiving the unexpected answer. Can you guess what the objects are in some of these pictures? I would say that I was only fifty percent right in my guesses and it helped me to open my imagination to a time that is hard to imagine otherwise. It seems each piece fulfills its mission of being tied to the past AND the future, unlike some museums where the history can feel miles away. As to their goal of bringing embroidery into the future, there is a downstairs classroom which offers various classes for those young and old. To take part in this section of the museum, I would suggest emailing or calling ahead for the workshop schedule. However, if you feel that you have

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MEMORIES ENJOY POUR YOUR OWN

DOUBLES THURSDAYS no artistic skills whatsoever, there are also already made pieces for sale. These pieces are made every day by a few lovely Korean ladies that I had the opportunity to interact with, whom I will say, made me feel like I was a guest in a home rather than a visitor in a museum. If you would like to visit, Museum Soo, it is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mon-Sat. It is 3,000w for adults and 1,500w for children. It is located at 79 Gukchaebosang-ro 186-gil, Suseong-gu or 136-8, Beomeo-dong. However, it is easiest if you start from Exit 1 at Suseong-gu Office, walk straight one block out of the exit. There are newly placed signs guiding you towards the museum. Sometimes the top door will be closed, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid to walk down the little side stairs to see if Ook Su is in. She will be happy to guide you around in English and I hope you enjoy her unique guessing game as much as I did!

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Korea’s very own Prehistoric Time Machine. Destination: Goseong Dinosaur Museum (Goseong, Gyeongsangnam-do) Written and photographed by Chris Backe / http://www.chrisinsouthkorea.com

nd now for something a bit different – presenting a museum dedicated to those huge beasts from eons ago. The area claims some Real Dinosaur Footprints along the shore, which is conveniently within walking distance of the museum. The museum, however, remains a remote reach from Seoul – a day trip from Busan, certainly, and well worth a spot on any weekend itinerary to the area.

Never mind the fact that violence permeates the animation or computer-generated programs rated ‘7’- we have dinosaurs to watch!

It should be noted – albeit while smothering a laugh – that dozens of ‘no pictures’ signs were seen throughout the museum, and disregarded by virtually every person old enough to hold a camera. Presenting the Dinosaur Family Tree – at least as far as science understands it.

The tongue-twister Tuojiangosaurus multispinus on the left, and the Triceratops horridus on the right.

As mentioned before, the area lays claim to some large numbers of dinosaur footprints – while not precisely close, an area near Ulsan claims some more as well, if you’re interested in getting well off the beaten path. The Korean explanation claims that the ground was softer at the time dinosaurs walked the earth, and got harder over the millennia, which helped preserve them. -continued on p36-

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TRAVEL_Hiking and Paragliding at Sobaeksan National Park and Danyang

Try to picture this guy as more than bones and see if you’re not asking for the brown pants. It’s the Klamelisaurus sp., and it needs almost every inch of the two-story building to avoind craning its neck.

A reminder of the dinosaur-eat-dinosaur world that was in a room of animatronic dinos.

Fossils, anyone? Unsurprisingly, this was the part most people (including us) zoomed through. Not pictured later on is the souvenir shop, complete with almost every kind of dinosaur or ancient animal you can imagine. Even with two floors, the museum only holds about 1/3 of the fun. If the indoor part was the educational part that delighted the teachers, the outdoor part is where dinosaurs come alive. OK, the dinosaurs merely serve as slides or things to serve as photo ops, but delightful they still are.

Petrified wood – and no signs not to hop on. Call it 규화목 (gyu-hwamok) in Korean if you like.

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And the award for best timing goes to… While not quite from Jurassic Park, the plane met the dinosaur’s eye level just perfect.

Some dinosaurs, like this baryonyx, seemed more interested in scaring…

…while others seemed content to fulfill their duty in life. I’m afraid I don’t quite see how climbing up his back and sliding through his neck helps one learn about dinosaurs, but it’s certainly cute. One highlight (not pictured) is a small maze park – if you take more than 10 minutes to navigate this thing you may wish to follow the yellow plastic bricks for the blind as you walk the sidewalk. Consider pulling your hat over your eyes for an added challenge. -continued on p38-

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You might find this friendly fellow awaiting you in one of the few dead-ends. I’ll note that this isn’t the only dinosaur you might see in a maze… The park and its features gradually descend until you finally come to the area’s rear entrance. A stairway of several flights awaits:

Ironically, the rest of the park seems to go out of its way to be friendly to strollers or anyone else needing wheels to get around. There’s no other (safe) way down, save these stairs – if you want to see the real thing the museum is based on, you’ll need to be mobile.

Reach the bottom, however, and you’re rewarded with a couple lines of dinosaur tracks, along with a great view of the southern shore.

Even after walking past the entrance gate, the fun isn’t over. Head down towards the parking lot by walking around the long way, or by sliding down the rollers! If that isn’t a fun way to finish off the day I don’t know what is. It’s quirky, a bit random, and mostly educational – I’d hate to come on a Saturday and discover every elementary school having their field trip day, but most any other time is quite enjoyable. Bring your sense of humor – and your camera. Name: Goseong Dinosaur Museum (고성공룡박물관) Address: Gyeongsangnam-do Goseong-gun Ha-i-myeon Deokmyeong-ri 85 Korean address: 경상남도 고성군 하이면 덕명리 85 Directions: First off, don’t go to Goseong to see the Goseong Dinosaur Museum! Not only is it farther away, but the people of Goseong seem to be oblivious to the museum holding their area’s name. Instead, take a bus to Samcheonpo – many buses head there from Daegu via Mason. Go to Dongdaegu Express Bus Terminal. Buy a ticket for Masan from the Bus Company Dongyang Goseok. Once in Masan, you have to transfer so, buy another ticket to Samcheonpo. The entire journey will take about 3 hours. Day trip times: Daegu to Masan = 8:20am, 9:20am, 10:10am (1:30min duration) / Masan to Samcheonpo = Every 4060min a bus runs. (1:30min duration) Once at Samcheonpo Bus Terminal, look left and cross the street to the bus stop. Bus 10 arrives about 20 times a day – you’re most likely to catch the bus at 10:01am, 11:00am, 12:06pm, 12:39pm, 2:07pm, 3:00pm, or 3:50pm. Ride for about 45-50 minutes – you’ll know you’re getting close when the bus navigates the hairpin turns.

The sign warns about climbing… Why, oh, why must they make art that looks like a giant jungle gym…

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Hours: 9am-6pm (March – October) and 9am-5pm (November – February). Get your ticket no later than an hour before closing. Admission: 3,000 won. Phone: 055-670-2828 Website: http://museum.goseong.go.kr

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Big Horns, Big Bulls, Big Fun!

Cheongdo Bullfighting Festival 2013

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et ready for another fun, exciting weekend at the Cheongdo Bullfighting Festival 2013. This year, we are heading back to the Wine Tunnel, Strawberry Fields and Organic Market. Oh, and we’ll see some bulls go head-to-head in a battle to see who has the biggest...horns. You can join the tour by searching facebook, ‘Cheongdo Bullfighting 2013’. Wendy Seng, who is back in the USA, came with us last year and wrote this fantastic piece to help give you guys an idea about what to expect. We hope to see you all there on April 20, 2013! While some well-rested participants arrived on time at 8:45AM to the departing buses, others rolled out of bed at 8:30AM rushing after enduring the aftermath of a fun-filled night. No matter what their story, everyone on the two buses had one common anticipation on that gloomy, wet Saturday morning; the Cheongdo Bullfighting Festival! Participants experienced a delicious and entertaining agenda: wine tasting at the Wine Tunnel, Bullfighting Festival in Cheongdo (an hour and a half away from Daegu), and strawberry picking.

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While the event itinerary was perfect, the weather was wet, wet, wet! No matter the condition, people entered the 107 year-old tunnel to get wine-wasted. Participants received cheese, crackers and a tasting of two white wines: one dry and one very sweet. One fellow, Mark Salas, appreciated the history of the tunnel and described the Persimmon wine as, “uniquely sweet and memorable.” After indulging on these treats, people were able to explore the tunnel further, which ended to a perfect photo op with a luminous light display of a wine glass. Like Mark, most participants left the tunnel a bit tipsy. Perhaps they should rename the tunnel into the “Tipsy Tunnel.”

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and I had fun! Getting interviewed was funny.” Whether you win or lose, this exciting Bullfighting Festival left their audience feeling anything but “bullshit.”

Let’s get ready to rumble! On this rare occasion of gambling in this neck of South Korea, the audience at the Bullfighting Festival are allowed to place bets from 1,000 won and up. Each round matches a red-stamped bull (Redbull) versus a blue-stamped bull (Blue Balls), so you place your bets on whichever your gut feels lucky towards. Prior to the rumble, six referees are presented, and then the two bulls are escorted to the dirt-battlefield. The bulls knock heads and joust at each other with their hard, stiffening horns. Whichever bull runs away is the loser, and the other is proclaimed as the victor. Lady Luck, Stacey Riches got a little richer by winning 10,000 won and was interviewed by KBS, a Korean national T.V. broadcasting channel. She stated that, “The bullfight was awesome

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Lastly, participants were able to pick and bring home 5 grams of sweet, succulent, sexy strawberries. Dhaima Williams expressed her love for strawberries, “I ate more than I picked. I love strawberries, so in a sense, it was an all you can eat buffet. The folks were super nice. I had an amazing time!” Hopefully, the hilarious and rambunctious group at the back of the buses will remember this culture and life-enriching event. Despite the rain, participants seemed to make the most out of this wonderful experience. About 90% of the time from being at the events to riding in the buses, you will hear genuine laughter. The other 10% of the time is snoring. Similar to the feeling after a climactic moment, the Cheongdo Bullfighting Festival event left their participants wet and satisfied.

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High Street Market High Quality Food Delivered to Your Door

Written by Tyler Rausa / Photos courtesy of High Street Market / http://highstreet.co.kr

s a long time veteran, I obviously appreciate the myriad of Korean food and drink available. Some nights, galbi and soju can make even a poor man feel like a king. Also, in the last few years E-mart and Home Plus have really stepped their game up to provide the humble waygookin with most of their native cuisine. Most. That was the most important word in that whole paragraph. Because the thing about ‘most’ is, is that it is not ‘all’. For the things that are

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missing in your life, something rather special has come along. For all the veterans, all your whining reached some ears. All you N00bs, you never had it so good. High Street Market is a shop in Seoul and a website for the whole of Korea. Created by expats for expats, it was born out of the frustration of not being able to get certain goods. Started in 2010, the company now focuses on a little piece of home. Cold cuts, special breads, gourmet cheeses, a huge range of meats and an incredible Useful Information_High Street Market

selection of packaged goods, if they don’t have the thing you need, don’t worry, shoot them an email or post a comment on their Facebook page and they will try and find it for you. They also have an in-house bakery where all their bread is baked fresh daily. Do not forget to linger over their truly impressive range of meats. However, don’t forget to look at some of the other stuff on there as well. I have a friend who is a gluten free nut. I don’t know what it means, possibly if he drinks a beer he swells up like http://daegucompass.com

a balloon and floats away like le petit balloon. Whatever. Gluten free stuff? These guys have got your back. Vegans? They got you, too. And apologies vegans, for clearly loving meat. I do love meat. It’s awesome. And to top it off, a wide range of those all-important spices are also available including some you can’t find regularly in Daegu.

In April, they are planning a picnic special. I am looking forward to this because their pastrami was particularly excellent. As they will have discounts on deli meats and bread sets, I am quite a lucky man. Well, don’t take my word for it. The website http://highstreet.co.kr is the place to go. So, go! Eat giant slabs of meat or gluten free vegan delights. Enjoy!

As a man who believes in taste testing, I organized a little sausage fest for my boys. All snickering aside, Italian Sausage, English Bangers, American Brats, turkey bacon, beef pastrami, sliced turkey, sliced roast beef… there was a lot of meat. And it was all delicious, my gentile friends assured me as they shoved the pork in their mouths. Seriously, stop snickering. On a side note, I mentioned I couldn’t eat pork sausages and I really missed beef kielbasa. Two weeks later, it’s up on their website. That is the best example I can give you of the high quality service you can expect from this gem of a company. My girlfriend has a passion for salami and couldn’t decide between the Chianti and the rose salami. So, she got both. I couldn’t decide between the hash browns and the potato wedges. So, I got both. With a simple web interface and shopping trolley system, a computer dullard like yours truly was able to navigate better than Columbus (which, on reflection, is a low bar). The mere 3,000w delivery required the purchase of a cooler & ice pack, which made sense and all my goods arrived within two days of ordering. There are always different deals going on so, checking out the website allows you to get special items at special prices. Daegu Compass readers can also get 10% off their order if you post on your Facebook wall, “I’m getting 10% off at @High Street Market from @The Daegu Compass by posting this!” Make sure you “Like” both pages, that both names are tagged properly and the post is public, you must also register an account at http://highstreet.co.kr to receive your discount.

Toghther We Move Zumbathon Charity Event for Cooper Tenney Written and photographed by Amber Baila

Movement is essential to life and Zumba® fitness is inviting you to move for a cause. Together We Move Zumbathon® Charity Event for Cooper Tenney will be a two hour, fun filled Zumba® fitness- party! This event will include exhilarating dancing led by Zumba instructors from all over Korea, food, prizes and raffles. No dance partner or experience necessary!!! Who is Cooper Tenney? Cooper is an easy going, fun loving young adult. He loves life, soccer and his family. He graduated from the US Army boot camp in October 2012. He was later promoted to Specialist Tenney. He was a young man with boundless energy and great ambition.

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On July 4, 2012 he was in a diving accident that has left him unable to feel or move anything below his shoulders. He has spent months in the hospital working hard to regain as much movement as possible through physical therapy and modern technology. Cooper continues to gain strength. He works diligently on learning to breathe independent of a ventilator, a task that is daunting as he is unable to feel his diaphragm move. On March 4, 2013 Cooper’s family was able to take him to their family residence for the first time in eight months. However, this move does not come without extreme financial burden. Cooper now requires 24 hour nursing care and expensive equipment to help him maintain a high quality of living. Additionally, the family needs to purchase a wheelchair accessible vehicle and remodel their home to accommodate his needs. More information about Cooper’s journey thus far can be found on his Caring Bridge blog page. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/coopertenney

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What are Zumba® Fitness and Zumbathon®? The Zumba® is an exciting, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, fun-filled, booty shaking calorie-burning dance fitness-party.™ A Zumbathon® charity event is a Zumba® party designed to raise funds and awareness for selected charity organizations, individuals or communities in need. Zumba Fitness, LLC grants approval to hold these events and the can

only be led by licensed Zumba Instructors. When and Where? You can dance the afternoon away in downtown Daegu on Saturday April 27, 2013. The exact location of the event is yet to be determined. Tickets are 10,000w and can be purchased in advance through bank transfer at [Daegu Bank Acct# 508-10-9980007-0]. Please confirm all ticket pay-

ments by sending an email to amberbailazumba@gmail.com. More details and updates on the event can be found on the Facebook event page: “Together We Move Zumbathon® Charity Event for Cooper Tenney.” If for some reason you can’t make the event, you can still donate or encourage others to donate anywhere in the world! Bring your family and friends and come move with us!

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Finding Love in 2 minutes or less Daegu’s Time to Give Charity Event Written and photographed by Daegu’s Time to Give

ttention all Casanovas and Casanovaettes, yes they exist as well. The summer months will soon be upon us and with it comes all the joyous and happy times spent in the sun, getting drunk at festivals, picnicking in the park, exploring this strange and wonderful country and eating many strawberries. Wouldn’t it be fantastic to have a beautiful human to truly share those experiences with? Especially the strawberries part…well read on for we may have the answer to your relationship status prayers. Following the success of previous such events, Daegu’s Time To Give are holding another speed dating event on Saturday 13th April that will afford you many chances to show off your flirty wordsmithing skills and possibly meet that special someone in the land of

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the morning calm. At the same time you’ll help out a worthy cause in process, which in and of itself is a damn good thing, is it not? As winter slowly leaves us behind why not heat up the passions of the heart and dust off those matching couple t-shirts, eh? This casual fun-filled Time To Date speed-meet will again be held at every foreigners favourite Daegu alco-spot Mf Bar, located in the city centre near Bangwoldang station. Get down on the 13th April for 7pm so we can start them chat-up engines running. Budding romantics will have 2 minutes to ply on the charm, share a drink and test out their cheesiest chat-up lines to woo the opposite (or same) sex. Fancy yourself as being the Juliet to someone’s Romeo? Or the Mork to another’s Mindy? Then this is your chance Community_Finding Love in 2 minutes or less

to prove your love-o-matic credentials. After each round vict…participants will quickly decide whether or not they’d like to revisit their partner before changing places and starting the romance dance over again. Of course, there will be time in between for the drinking of dutch courage, freshening up of faces and the checking of oneself in the mirror in order to maximise appeal. When both the charm and drink wells are done and dry, participant points will be tallied up and all those who caught the eye of another will be contacted ASAP via e-mail. We will also be holding a worst/best/cheesiest chat-up line competition on the night. Oh dear… Previous speed-dates have http://daegucompass.com

proved extremely popular, so make sure to put your name down for a place quickly. Tickets will go at 10,000w (ALL proceeds going towards Daegu’s Time to Give) with a guarantee of finding ‘the one’ included. We also guarantee a fun time and a feeling of goodliness at helping out disadvantaged children in Daegu. To sign up for this veritable lovefest head over to our Facebook page (http://www. facebook.com/daegustimetogive). There you can also find more information on this and other Daegu’s Time To Give events, as well as volunteering opportunities in the city.

Time To Give also liaisons with the local council to place regular and one-off volunteers in the community, doing everything from simply playing with children to teaching them English. As much as we have accomplished, we want to do more and with the continued support and help of both the expat and Korean communities we shall be able to do just that.

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So get involved and get down. We’ll have a lot of laughs and fingers crossed, be buying a new wedding hat in the very near future. Anyone who gets that reference, minus 10 points to you…. About Us: Daegu’s Time To Give is a damn good egg. We are a non-profit organization that aims to improve the lives of the less fortunate, disadvantaged children within Daegu through fundraising, volunteer projects (both short and long term), and awareness raising events. The organization was started by three British English teachers in 2010 that were looking to help out the Daegu community. Since then, we have completed two super successful Christmas gift appeals, where over 200 children each year received amazing gifts during the festive season, and held numerous events to get the word out and raise funds to provide much needed essentials such as clothing and books to children’s homes. Daegu’s

Daegu LiNK Bringing awareness to the North Korean crisis Written by Rozanne Engel and Willie T. Reaves / Photos by Scott McLaughlin

North Korea has long been regarded as the most isolated nation on the planet. The atrocities suffered by its citizens have recently come to light, propelling the nation into the public eye. In February 2013, the United Nations declared that it plans to launch a Commission of Inquiry to investigate crimes against humanity committed by the North Korean government. Such an act could have severe implications for the country’s dictatorial government regime, which has stifled free speech and enforced starvation for years. This challenging political situation has focused on politics instead of the North Korean people. The

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political situation has for too long focused on politics and glossed over what matters – the North Korean people. It is time for a shift, and the grassroots humanitarian organization Liberty in North Korea (LiNK) seeks to be an agent of change. LiNK has been devoted to the North Korean human rights and humanitarian crisis since the organization was launched by a group of Yale University students in 2004. Since then, the international organization has rescued 129 North Korean refugees who have been safely resettled in schools, matched with jobs and even reunited with Community_Daegu LiNK

family. These resettlements were made possible through the help of numerous LiNK Rescue Teams in North America and Seoul. The rescue teams’ main mission is to rescue North Korean refugees and provide resettlement support while also spreading awareness on the current crisis in the country. Members of the Daegu community have recently chartered a LiNK Rescue Team in Daegu. While still in its, infancy, Daegu LiNK – as the Rescue Team is known – will focuses on educating residents of Daegu about the atrocities being committed in North Korea while also http://daegucompass.com

providing an outlet for action. Its ultimate goal is to transform the perception of North Korea from an overly politicized image to one focused on the plight of the country’s residents.

North Korean refugees share their stories of hardship and struggle while living in the most isolated country in the world, and experts discuss the changes that are happening at the grassroots level that make liberty in North Korea, not only possible, but inevitable. Daegu LiNK has awareness campaigns, fundraisers, and film screenings planned for the year ahead. Please join us at 7:30PM on Saturday, May 11th at Buy the Book in downtown Daegu for a film screening of The People’s Crisis, a documentary made by LiNK in which North Korean refugees share their stories of hardship and struggle, and experts discuss the grassroots changes that make liberty in North Korea not only possible, but inevitable. The film screening hosted by Daegu LiNK will offer a great opportunity for Daegu residents to be more educated on this humanitarian crisis and make a change by getting involved. For more information on the North Korean crisis or to learn how you can get involved, email Daegu LiNK at daegulinkteam@ gmail.com. You can also link up with us at our “Liberty in North Korea: Daegu Rescue Team Daegu LiNK” Facebook page and follow us on Twitter @DaeguLiNKTeam!

SMC - Praising the Lord in English English Speaking Presbyterian Church in Daegu Written and photographed by Kyle Hicks

re you getting tired of the same old routine and you need something to shake up your life in Daegu? Maybe you are just looking for a reason to get out of bed before eleven on a lazy Sunday. Perhaps you are looking to feed some spiritual thirst and the temples just aren’t doing it for you. Or maybe this introduction is dragging on too long and you just want to find a friendly English speaking Church! Anyhow, this article is for anyone in the Anglophone demographic that find themselves in Daegu and who are either seeking to explore a new religion, or who want to continue worshipping the Lord in a new place. Look no further than Seongmyeong Church and you will not be disappointed! SMC (how I will refer to the church) is a beautiful, new facility located in Yongsan-dong, sandwiched between Seo-gu, Dalseo-gu and the picturesque Waryong mountain. If you are unfamiliar with the western part of Daegu, this may mean nothing to you, but it will come in handy when you are trying to find the church.

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SMC falls under the Presbyterian denomination (장로교 회) which is widespread in Korea and is the main alternative to the Catholic church. The timetable of the service is quite simple. The band starts warming up at just before 11am. When the pastor arrives, the band kicks things off with some upbeat English worship songs at about 11:15. After singing along with some very talented musicians, the pastor then begins his sermon. The sermons are very direct and to the point and he usually wraps things up before noon. But don’t rush off home just yet. If you have time, stick around for the small group bible study and get to know some of the congregation which includes Koreans and foreigners alike. This group session usually wraps up by 12:30, but if you have met some new friends and you still don’t want to go home, head down to the basement and enjoy a hearty meal of some staples of the Korean diet. The cost of lunch is a mere 500W, so don’t expect fine dining, but friendly company is guaranteed. When you finish lunch, it will probably be around 1pm and it might be time for you to catch the bus home. But if you still haven’t had enough of the SMC experience, a trip to the Café Woodsong is a must. This café is located on the first floor in the main building (the one with the steeple) and offers some wonderful espresso-derived concoctions and the like, all for half the price that you are used to seeing at the countless coffee shops in the city. So grab Community_Praising the Lord in English

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your favorite mugful, curl up with a nice book, or strike up a conversation with some of the friendly faces who will undoubtedly be interested in meeting your new face. This main building also features a full size basketball gym in the basement. If you are interested in joining a pick-up game on Saturday or Sunday, you should talk to Billy. So that is the SMC experience in so many words. It does have a lot more to offer, including a number of Korean language services as well as prayer meetings. If you would like more details about other services, you should drop by and talk to Pastor Jang. So, if you haven’t turned the page yet, you are probably wondering, ‘How do I get there?’ There is one bus that stops virtually right at the front door of the church and that is bus number 521. Fortunately, this bus does have a quite extensive route that includes stops at Mangudang Park, Dongdaegu Station, Hanil Theatre (Downtown) and Keimyung University. Check Daegu Bus Information online for a complete list of stops to see if it stops near you. The stop you will need to get off at is Kyungwon High School, which is literally right next to the church. You really can’t miss it, it’s an impressive complex. However, the English service is not in the main building— rather it’s in the SMC education center (교 육센터), the smaller building on the left side of the parking lot. Walk through the front doors and head up to the 3rd floor. There’s only one chapel on the 3rd floor, so if you’ve made it this far, congratulations! If you are more comfortable travelling on the subway, you should take line 1 (the green one) and get off at Igok station, exit 5. Hail a taxi heading north and tell the driver you want to go to ‘Kyungwon Go-Deung-Hak-Gyo (경원고등학 교)’ or ‘Seong-Myeong Gyo-Hwae (성명교회)’. If your Korean language level is still on page 1 of the phrasebook, just show the driver the Korean script provided. If you have any more questions about the church, you can email me at kylejameshicks@gmail.com. We hope to see you there soon! God bless.

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Biography of Wolfe Bowart

The son and grandson of writers and painters, Wolfe Bowart was always encouraged to pursue his passion. His innate talent for physical expression showed itself early – Bowart learned the circus arts from age 9 and began performing as a teen. On gaining his classical training at Seattle’s Cornish College of the Arts (the specialist visual arts and performing arts university), Bowart furthered his studies with mentors as diverse as performance artist Rachel Rosenthal and members of Cirque du Soleil.

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As a playwright and multidisciplinary performer, Wolfe Bowart’s work has been produced for the theatre in the U.S., Australia and in Europe. Harold’s Big Feat and Smoke Fire Fish had their premieres at Los Angeles’ Mark Taper Forum, where in the 1990s Bowart was installed as the Resident Clown. !e California Youth Theatre commissioned Seven Baskets for Khalid, Intermedia Arts in Minneapolis produced Table Settings and Maine’s Arts Centre at Kingdom Falls commissioned and produced Bowart and fellow performer Beverly Mann in !e

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Daft and the Daring. Bowart’s play Lemmings and Pallbearers won the Best of the Festival at the New City !eatre Festival in Seattle. Charcos Secos was created for Atenau Popular in Barcelona, Spain. The award-winning through the Sipapu was co-written with friends Steve White (Blue Man Group) and Bill Robison. In 2002, Bowart founded his company Spoon Tree Productions. Under this banner he has written, performed and toured internationally, The Shneedles, LaLaLuna, Letter’s End and The Man the Sea Saw. As a director and artist-inresidence, Bowart has brought physical theatre to people of all ages in conjunction with the Los Angeles Music Centre, Wolf Trap, the Ahmanson Theatre, the Playwrights Project, California Youth Theatre, the Virginia Avenue Project, the Mark Taper Forum and Australia’s National Institute of Circus Arts.

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What if, one evening, the light in the moon went out ... and what if you were the one responsible for finding a replacement light bulb? This is just the beginning of one very strange night …a night called LaLaLuna. A surreal and whimsical tale of the moon’s caretaker as he struggles to -continued on p56-

re-light the darkened moon, LaLaluna is circus, theatre and film woven together with a poetic and comic physical language all its own. Beloved by audiences around the planet, LaLaLuna is the joyful solo creation from physical theatre playwright-actor Wolfe Bowart. Pocket a moonbeam and take the journey to a place where gravity isn’t always on its best behavior … An extraordinary theatrical journey for adults and children alike.

LaLaLuna is presented by Spoon Tree Productions, a theatre company devoted to providing world-class physical theatre productions that know no cultural or age barriers. Wolfe Bowart premiered LaLaLuna in Australia in 2006, where the production garnered glowing audience and critical response during seasons at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the Adelaide Festival, and Queensland’s Out of the Box Festival for Children.

Ticket Information Daegu Compass is getting reservation for tickets. Contact Yujeong Lee at yujeong@daegucompass.com for more information. You can also sign up here: http://www.daegucompass.com/lalaluna. There is no fee for booking. Date & Time : May 11th(Sat.) pm 3, pm 7 / May 12th(Sun.) pm 3 Ticket : Adult 40,000won / Children(36months~Grade 6 in Elementary) 30,000won

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April 2013 SUN

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WED

THU

Design and Art @ Daegu Art Museum / 4.1~6.23

Musical “Arabian Nights” @ Susong Artpia / 4.3~4.4

Kabbala @ Daegu Art Museum / 4.1~6.23

Oh pure love exhibition @ Daegu Art Museum / 3.1~6.30

Daegu Green Energy Expo Concert @ 20:30@ EXCO / 4.3~4.5 22:30 (Novotel Daegu Terrace Cafe) Wednesday Night POUR YOUR OWN Trivia @ Traveler’s DOUBLES @ TravelBar and Grill er’s Bar and Grill

FRI

SAT

Shen Yun2013 World Tour @ Susong Artpia

/ 4.5~4.7

National Geographic Photo Exhibition: The Beautiful Days

@ Daegu National Museum / 3.22~6.30

Andrei Molodkin Exhibition @ Wooson Gallery / 4.1~4.28

Artpia University Opera Festival AUOF @ Susong Artpia / 4.11.~4.12

Open Mic Night @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

Wednesday Night Trivia @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

Concert @ 20:3022:30 (Novotel Daegu Terrace Cafe) POUR YOUR OWN DOUBLES @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

The 394th Daegu Symphony Orchestra “Mendelssohn Italian” @ Daegu Culture and Arts Center

Jazz% Story “Jin Bo Ra” @ Bongsan Art Center

Artpia University Opera Festival AUOF @ Susong Artpia / 4.17~4.18 Daegu International Marathon @ 대구국 채보상공원 Open Mic Night @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

Wednesday Night Trivia @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

Concert @ 20:3022:30 (Novotel Daegu Terrace Cafe) POUR YOUR OWN DOUBLES @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

Cheongdo Bull Fighting Festival @ Cheongdo Bulls Fighting stadium / 4.17~4.21

Yeongcheon Star Festival @ 영천 보현산 천문과학관 / 4.25~4.28

Open Mic Night @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

Wednesday Night Trivia @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

Open Mic Night @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

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Daegustrings “Rising Star Concert” @ Susong Artpia

Concert @ 20:3022:30 (Novotel Daegu Terrace Cafe) POUR YOUR OWN DOUBLES @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

The 395th Daegu Symphony Orchestra “Debussy La Mer” @ Daegu Culture and Arts Center

This is an overview of our April events. For more information on events in our calendar, check out the next two pages or e-mail us at: events@daegucompass.com. Please email us your event information by April 15th for our May 2013 issue.

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April 2013 Event Calendar Musical “Arabian nights” Time: 4.3~4.4 / 10:00am / 2:00pm Ticket price: 11,000w / Place: Susong Artpia Ticket information:02-2203-2584 / www.ssartpia.kr

Artpia University Opera Festival AUOF

Time: 4.11.~4.12 / 4.17~4.18 / 19:30 Ticket price: 20,000w / student: 10,000w / Place: Susong Artpia Ticket information:053-668-1800 / www.ssartpia.kr

Daegu Strings “Rising Star Concert”

Time: 4.30 / 19:30 Ticket price: 20,000w / student: 10,000w / Place: Susong Artpia Ticket information:053-668-1800 / www.ssartpia.kr

The 395th Daegu Symphony Orchestra “Debussy La Mer”

Time: 4.26 / 19:30 / Ticket price: 15,000w / 10,000w Place: Daegu Culture and Arts Center Information:053-606-6313 / http://artcenter.daegu.go.kr

Oh Pure Love Exhibition

Time: 3.1~6.30 Ticket price:1,000w / Place: Daegu Art Museum Ticket information:053-790-3000 / www.daeguartmuseum.org

Kabbala

Time: 4.1~6.23 Ticket price:1,000w / Place: Daegu Art Museum Ticket information:053-790-3000 / www.daeguartmuseum.org

NationalGeographic Photo Exhibition: The Beautiful Days

Time: 3.22~6.30 weekday:9:00~18:00 weekend:9:00~19:00 Ticket price: 12,000w / Place: Daegu National Museum Ticket information:053-422-4224 / http://daegu.museum.go.kr/

Design and Art

Time: 4.1~6.23 Ticket price:1,000w / Place: Daegu Art Museum Ticket information:053-790-3000 / www.daeguartmuseum.org

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April 2013 Event Calendar The 394th Daegu Symphony Orchestra “Mendelssohn Italian”

Time: 4.12 / 19:30 / Ticket price: 15000w / 10000w Place: Daegu Culture and Arts Center Information:053-606-6313 / http://artcenter.daegu.go.kr

Daegu Green Energy Expo

Time: 4.3~4.5 Place: EXCO Information: http://www.energyexpo.co.kr

Daegu International Marathon

Time: 4.14 / 8:00 Place: 대구국채보상공원 Information:053-803-6191 / http://marathon.daegusports.or.k

Cheongdo Bull Fighting Festival

Time: 4.17~4.21 Place: Cheongdo Bull Fighting Stadium Information:053-803-6191 / http://www.청도소싸움.kr/

Andrei Molodkin Exhibition

Time: 4.1~4.28 Place: Wooson Gallery Information:053-427-7736 / www.woosongallery.com

Yeongcheon Star Festival

Time: 4.25~4.28 Place: 영천 보현산 천문과학관 / http://star.yc.go.kr

Shen Yun2013 World Tour

Time: 4.5~4.7 fri:19:30 / sat:14:00,19:30 / sun:14:00 Ticket price: VVip:300,000w / Vip:200,000w / R:150,000w / S:110,000w / A:80,000w / B:50,000w Place: Susong Artpia Ticket information:053-742-8845 / www.ssartpia.kr

Jazz% Story “Jin Bo Ra”

Time: 4.13 / 18:00 Ticket price:R:33,000w / S:22,000w / Place: Bongsan Art Center Ticket information: 053-661-3081 / www.bongsanart.org

Apsan Hiking TRAILS

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Daegu Metropolitan Subway

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How to Get there bring the Compass with you and show the taxi driver your destination

Daegu Opera House 115-5 Chilsung2-ga, Buk-gu, Daegu 053)666-6000

Suseong Artpia 1137-3 Jisan-dong, Suseong-gu, Daegu 053)666-3300

Donggu Art and Sports Center 1084 Hyomok1-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu 053)951-3300

Keimyung Art Center 1000-2 Sindang-gong, Dalseo-gu, Daegu 053)580-6600

Dalseogu Advanced Culture Center 150 , Gangil, Dalseo-gu, Daegu 053)667-3081

Daegu Citizen Center 256 Tae pyung-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu 053)252-6401

Daegu Cultural Center for Students 230-6 Yongsan-dong,Dalseo-gu, Daegu 053)550-7114

Daeduk Cultural Center 275 Apsan Circular way, Nam-gu, Daegu 053)622-0703

Arts Theater CT Jeil Bld. B1, 109-2 Namil-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu 053)256-0369

Bongsan Cultural Center 133 Bongsan Culture Street, Jung-gu, Daegu 053)661-3081

Harmonia Art Hall 133 Bongsan Culture Street, Jung-gu, Daegu 053)254-7241

Chunma Arts Center 214-1 Dae-dong, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk, Daegu 053)810-1525

This is a guide to all the art centers in Daegu. Various art centers play a range of art performances: from musicals, non-verbal performances, operas, and classical plays. Check out our event calendar on p58 for some of the events playing this month.

Kyungdae Buk Moon

경대북문

Try your Korean. Say to taxi driver, or point to this and show him. Maya 마야

Kyungpook University is famous for two great Indian restaurants, Indobangrangi and Maya. Also, live music nights at Sugar Joe’s. Kyungpook’s one and only expat bar.

(Samosa!)

Seattle’s Best

Davinci

Indo Bangrangi 3F 인도방랑기 (Great curry!)

North Gate

(Kyung Dae Buk Moon)

경대북문 Sugar Joe’s 슈가 죠스 (Expat Bar)

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Kyung Pook National University

EXCO, INTERBURGO, COSTCO MAP

유통단지

EXCO 엑스코

Costco 코스트코

Jeonjagwan Electronics Market 전자관

Interburgo Hotel 인터불고 엑스코

Take a subway to Keungogae Station and show a taxi driver this map 유통단지 and then point to where you want to go.

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Daegu Bank Station 대구은행역

Beomeo Station 범어역

TGIF

New Yeongnam Hotel 뉴영남호텔

10 9 Mac Dental Hospital 맥 치과 병원 6 7

To Downtown

Shanghai Grill (American style Chinese food)

Daegu Grand Hotel 대구 그랜드 호텔 Women’s Medipark 여성메디파크 병원

IN Dental Clinic

Beomeo Intersection zoomed in 범어네거리

Hyosung Hospital 효성병원

Suseong-gu boasts some of Daegu’s best resaurants. Deurangil is known for lavish restaurants. A great place to take a date or celebrate a birthday. After eating, many people enjoy spending time around Suseong Lake.

to Beomeo Station 범어역 Spa Yan (Massage)

Noodle Bowl

eolin-ihoegwan samgeoli 어린이회관 삼거리

Invino Italian

Hwanggeum Intersection 황금네거리

Cocorico Waxing Salon

Bocaccio Brau Deurangil Food District 들안길

Napoli Italian

Ganga Indian

Arianna Hotel

Ha Long Bay Vietnamese

COHEART Hair Salon

Dusan Intersection 두산오거리

La Bella Cucina Italian

Suseong Lake 수성못

Suseong Lake Map

Ganga (Indian) Napoli (Italian)

1 4

Pita Bono (Sandwich)

Africa (Pasta & Coffee)

Japanese (Sushi)

Tasting Table (Italian)

Business Bar

5 6

Hai Long Bay (Vietnamese)

Bin (Italian)

Minature Golf

Cafe Francessco

9 10

Long Bar

Dusan Ogori 두산오거리

La Bella Cucina (Italian)

SuseongLake Carlo Italian Pasta & Wine (Italian)

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Suseong Lake area is one of the classiest places in Daegu. A perfect date area. After taking your sweetheart out to a nice meal, I’d recommend Napoli, Ganga, La Bella Cucina or New York New York, take a stroll around Suseong Lake until you come upon the famous ‘duck boats’ and paddle your way into each other’s hearts. Next, swing by the minature golf course and Suseong Land. Thanks to the photogs who took the great pics you see here. Aygul Sarvarova, Jeremy Taylor and Chanel Barlow. Photos by Aygul Sarvarova, Chanel Barlow and Jeremy Taylor

Suseong Lake area offers a change of pace to the hustle and bustle of downtown. Suseong Lake also boasts an amusement park (Suseong Land) reminiscent of those carnivals you went to with your parents at the local fair ground. There’s something to be said when you are on the back of the seahorse with a safety bar that barely locks you in place as you float for a few brief seconds in mid-air before being plunged back down in your seat. Thrilling, exhilarating are just a few choice words to descrribe the experience.

Seomun Market is Daegu’s biggest market. There are multiple areas dedicated to similar products. BARGAIN, it’s challenging, but fun. We hope you have an awesome time and try to enjoy and see as much of the market as possible. We would like to thank Dyren J. Billups-Adam for his photos of the different areas. Thanks bud!

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1 Traditional Clothes, Souvenirs

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Knicknacks, Knicknacks, clothes,food food clothes,

Textiles, Blankets, Leather goods

Women’s Clothes

8 Wholesale

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Clothing Wholesale Clothing Main Entrance (5min walk to subway)

to Seomun Market Subway Station

Bargaining tip : Ask for a discount in Korean, “Gga Gga Ju Say Yo.”

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How to Order Food

An easy step-by-step guide on how to get food delivered right to your door.

Mastering food delivery by phone in Korea is not difficult. Think of all those dozens of restaurants that are just a stone's throw from your apartment. Get past the nervousness of ordering once or twice and you will see an entirely new world of dining possibilities open up before you. Step 1

Step 2 (Your Gu)

Step 3 (Your Dong)

XX구

XX동

여기 (Yogi)

수성구

상동

서구

중동

달서구

월성동

동구, etc...

두류동, etc...

Step 6 (name your food)

Step 4

Step 5

Street number + Building name + Apt Number

-인데요 (in-dae-yo)

Step 7 (quantity)

Step 8 (drinks)

Beverage

Food

Quantity

불고기 (bulgogi)

하나랑 (1) hana rang

콜라 (cola)

김치찌개 or 된장찌개 (kimchi or bean soup)

두개 (2) do gay

사이다 (cider)

세개 (3) say gay

맥주 (beer)

네개 (4) nay gay

오렌지주스 (O.J.)

김밥 (kimbap) 떡볶이 (tteokpokki)

다섯개 (5) daseot gay

만두 (mandu)

여섯개 (6) yeoseot gay

Step 9

가져다 주세요. (ga-joe-da ju-se-yo)

돈까스 (tonkkatsu)

This is a sample conversation you might have when you order food. Try it out to get your favorite dish delivered right to your home. How convenient!

Restaurant You

여보세요

( Yeobo say yo)

You

자장면 하나랑 볶음밥 하나 가져다 주세요.

You

그런데 얼마죠?

여기 수성구 황금동 롯데캐슬 105 동 402호 인데요.

(Yogi [insert your Gu, Dong, and street address here] in-dae-yo) (My address is SuSeongGu, Hwanggeum-dong, Lotte Castle, Building 105, Apt. #402)

Restaurant

(JaJangMyun hana-rang pokkeum bab hana ga-joe-da ju-se-yo) (One JaJangMyun and one fried rice, please.)

(keuh-lun-dae ul-ma-joe? “How much is it?”) 네.

(nay “all right/goodbye”)

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Uzbeki Restaurant(Russian Restaurant) After this intersection,take aright. It’s on the 2FL across from a bank. L

CGV

Hanil Cinema

KYOBO

KFC

Lotte Cin Joseph Skin Car

Billibow 2F

Dos Tacos TGIF

Burnham’s Burgers

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Quizno’s

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DakGalbi (Fried Chicken and rice)

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Little Italya

Mies Facto

Makgeoli Hoo Oriental ZARA

Thursday Party II

GAP UNIQLO

112 Hyundai Department Store

MISS M. PIE

Joong-ang pachulseo

CLUB JEEE

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Lazy Diner

6FL

Banwold

Traveler’s Bar and Grill

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Radio

Downtown Map Nightlife Directions taxi - “she nay ga ju say yo. sam duk so bang seo.” Shopping and Cinemas taxi - “she nay ga ju say yo. lotte young plajja CGB” (remember there is no true ‘V’ sound in Korean)

nema

2.28 Park Memorial park

New York Dental Clinc

(Lee Pal GongWon)

Gulliver’s Travels

Kingston Hair Shop

Bulzip Samgyeopsal

Gold Label

ory

Urban

Berkeley

Old Skool

Thursday Party I

3F Club That 4F Horus Garage

Teum

Leo Chow’s Chinese Food

Go Go Party B1 Who’s Bob 3F MF Bar Pan Asia 2F

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Go Go Vinyl VIN

Mies Container

Seoga n’ Cook

Samduk pa chu seo

JJ’s Bar and Grill 3F

Communes AU

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Samduk so bang seo 10 o’clock (Japanese) Caliente (new bar)

Club Pasha What? Samgyeopsal

Blue Ketchup

Cafe Francesco Club Frog

Shovel Samgyeopsal

City Music Hall

Club EGG Bus

Hooka Bar (꽃)

To Zoo2004 Motel, Yellow 71Motel Mellow

DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT

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The Daegu Compass and it’s volunteers have come up with this comprehensive guide to the bring you the best places to enjoy the night in beautiful downtown Daegu. Won’t break the bank Who cares, hav’n funz Millionaire Club

Bennigan’s

053.424.8200 Everyday 11:30am – 10:30pm Western American Food

Berkeley

053.421.8577 Everyday 11am-2am Pasta and Coffee

Bulzip

053.257.2220 Everyday 11:30am – 10:30pm Samgyeopsal - thick slices of pork belly

Burnham’s Burgers 053.254.3320 Everyday 10:30am – 11pm Burgers and Milkshakes

Caliente

053.426.2268 Everyday 11am – 4am Mexican & Bar

Club That

010.8247.3939 Everyday 6pm – 4am Burgers, Mojitos, Wine

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GUIDE Havana

053-257-9007 12:00pm-11:00pm Pasta, Salads, Coffee

Hyundai Food Court Food Court B1 Open 10:30~ Close 21:00 Restaurants F8 Open 10:30~ Close 22:00 Food Court

KoKoChon

(꼬꼬촌) Double cheese and ramen! Everyday 11am – 9pm Fried chicken and rice

Lazy Diner

Interesting interior Everyday 11am – 10pm Burgers and Breakfast

Little Italia

Chef studied in Italy. Everyday 11am – 10pm Pasta and Wine

Mies Container

Electronic music and Bacon Pizza Everyday 11am – 2am Pasta, Pizza, Salad

DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT

GUIDE Mies Factory

One of the busiest restaurants downtown. Everyday 11am – 2am Pasta, Pizza, Salad

Pan Asia

South East Asian Cuisine Comes to Daegu Everyday 12pm – 11pm Pad Thai, and other South East Asian Food

Quiznos Subs

Near Banwoldang for all your sub needs. Everyday 11am-9pm Subs and Sandwiches

Samcho

(Shovel Samgyeopsal)

053.252.1266 Everyday 3pm – 3am Samgyeopsal - thick slices of pork belly

Seoga & Cook

053.254.9989 Everyday 11:00am – 11pm Korean Western Fusion

Seorae

053.255.8970 Everyday 4pm– 4am Galmaegisal - Korean BBQ

TGIF

053.256.9707 Everyday 11am~11pm (order 10pm) Western Food

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Traveler’s Bar & Grill 010.4591.4869 Weekdays 5pm–CL Weekends 12pm-CL Burgers, Hot Wings, Beer

Camapkaha

Everyday 11am – 9pm Uzbekistan & Russian Food

Vin

Great lunch specials Everyday Everyday 11am – 2am Pasta, Coffee & Desserts

What!

Different flavored Samgyeopsal. Everyday 11am – 1am Samgyeopsal - Korean BBQ

DOWNTOWN

Bars & Clubs

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Daegu thrives at night. Downtown is loaded with bars and clubs to meet everyone’s drinking and partying needs. Challenge yourself and try out places you’ve never been. Won’t break the bank Who cares, hav’n funz Millionaire Club

AU Lounge

Upscale and good for large groups. Everyday 6pm – 4am Bottle service, trendy

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Billi Bow & Dart

Lots of Dart Machines and Pool Table Everyday 6pm – 4am Western food, on 2FL of Lotte Cinema

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Blue Ketchup

053.286.1000 Everyday 6pm - 3am Fri, Sat 6pm - 5am Korean fusion food

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Bus Bar

Theme bar, fun atmosphere. Everyday 6pm – 4am Korean fusion food

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Bunny’s Bar

010-7417-6288 - English 010-4434-1207 - Korean Sun - Thu = 8pm-2pm Fri - Sat = 7pm-4pm Take-out Bag Drinks available / Sit in

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Communes

Longest running bar in Daegu. A must go to. Everyday 8pm – 4am Beer, Trivia Night, Sports

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DOWNTOWN

Bars & Clubs

Flower Bar

Apple is the best! Everyday 6pm – 4am Wine and Hooka Bar

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Club Frog

4am~headed to Frog? Everyday 9pm – 4am Hip-hop / Dance / Party

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Gold Label

Good for large groups who drink. Everyday 6pm – 3am Top 40 hits / Good Beer

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Go Go Party

Everyone’s favorite bag drink! Everyday 7pm – 4am Party / Hip-hop / Dance

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Club EGG

Upscale club, 17,000w cover. Everyday 9pm – 4am Party / Hip-hop / Dance

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Club JEEEP

010.7527.4879 Everyday 8pm – 4am Party / Hip-hop / Dance

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Makgeoli

You should experience it once. Everyday 6pm - 3am Traditional Korean Tavern

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MF Bar

My Favorite bar ~ owners are cool! Everyday 7pm - 4am Darts / Music Requests / Cheap Booze

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Old Skool

Ghetto blaster! Everyday 7pm - 4am Hip-hop / Dance / Pool

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Club Pasha

3 : 1 Women to men ratio, always. Everyday 9pm - 4am Large Club / Banging House Music

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Teum Lounge

Classy lounge with a sexy, futuristic atmosphere. Everyday 7pm – 3am Electronic Music

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Thursday Party I

The best of the best go here. Everyday 7pm – 4am Beer Pong, Darts, Danc’n

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Thursday Party II

053.252.1266 Everyday 7pm – 4am Beer Pong, Shuffle Puck, Darts

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Urban Club & Lounge Live Music on the weekends. Everyday 7pm – 4am Live Music, Darts, Hip-hop

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Who’s Bob

The Bob. Everyday 8pm – 4am Beer Pong, Dart Machine, Pool

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Compass

Connoisseur Check out these other great eats around town.

Indian

Suseong-gu

Ganga - http://www.ganga.co.kr

A cuisine worthy of Shiva. This upscale Indian restaurant has great curries. There naan is quite exquisite as well. You can even order samosas! Wash it down with a nice mango lassi and you have yourself an aroma massage for your stomach! Check out the Suseong-gu Compass map on p65 for directions.

Italian

Lunch : 11:30am ~ 3:00pm Last Order 2:30pm Dinner: 17:30 ~ 22:00 Last Order 21:30 Weekend Hours: 11:30 ~ 22:00 / 053.768.3610

Carlo Italian Pasta & Wine Owner Giovanni Kim has lived and trained in Italy for 14 years. Mr. Kim can speak several languages including English and Italian. Trained as an Italian Chef. The menu is traditional Tuscan style cuisine; however special requests are available with 24 hour notice. Check out the Suseong-gu Lake Compass map on p66 for directions. Monday – Sunday: 11:30AM – 12:30AM Kitchen Closes: 11:30PM

Indian

Kyungpook Uni. area

Indo Bang Rangi

- 3F Restaurant

Sanjay welcomes you! Renovated and redesigned last year, this Indian restaurant is famous for it’s curries. The chef is from India and speaks English very well. Plus, he’s super friendly and will answer all your existential Indian food questions. The restaurant is located on the 3rd floor right across from Kyungdae Buk Moon (north gate). Check the Kyungdae Compass map on p64 for directions. 11am - 10pm everyday (except major holidays)

Nepalese/Indian

Maya

- 2F Restaurant

A wood-fired tandoor oven seeps into your senses as you enter the door to this fantastic Indian/Nepali restaurant. Relatively new to Daegu, about 2 years old now, this restaurant is a great escape from the retro-urban decor that most Daegu restaurants display. A cozy interior with exotic tapestries of the far east adorning the walls. Reasonable prices and great Thali sets round out this establishment. Check the Kyungdae Compass map on p64 for directions. 11:00am to 11:00pm everyday (closed Mondays)

HOTEL GUIDE Downtown Area Hotels Near the nightlife

Welcome to the Daegu Compass hotel information guide. We will also be adding a guide about motels soon. Daegu is very spread out, and not all the hotels will be convenient for you. We hope our hotel guide will help you with making your decision on where to rest your weary bones for the night.

Novotel Daegu City Center Add : 대구광역시 중구 국채보상로 611번지 Tel : 053- 664-1111 Website : http://www.novoteldaegu.com Email : rsvn@novoteldaegu.com Roomrates start at 472,600+ won(10% vaT will be added)

Fantastic all you can eat buffet!

Eldis Regent Hotel Add : 대구광역시 중구 동산동 360번지 Tel : 053-253-7711 Website : http://www.eldishotel.com/ Email : eldishotel@hanmail.net Room rates start at 100,000won

Close to Hyundai and Dongha Shopping

Nam Gu Area Hotels Near Camp Walker

Hotel the Palace Add : 대구광역시 남구 봉덕3동 688-1번지 Tel : 053-471-9911 Website : http://www.hotelthepalace.co.kr/ Email : no - online reservation system Room rates start at 99,000won

Near Camp Walker Clean and Friendly

Prince Hotel Add : 대구광역시 남구 대명2동 1824-2번지 Tel : 053-628-1001 Website : http://www.princehotel.co.kr/ Email : prince@princehotel.co.kr Room rates start at 105,000won

Western and Korean rooms available

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Suseong Gu Area Hotels 10 min from Dongdaegu station

Daegu Grand Hotel Add : 대구광역시 수성구 범어1동 563-1번지 Tel : 053-742-0001 Website : http://www.taegugrand.co.kr Email : concierge@daegugrand.co.kr Room rates start at 240,000won

One of the top hotels in Daegu

Hotel Inter-burgo Add : 대구 수성구 만촌동 300번지 Tel : 053-6027-171, 173 Website : http://hotel.inter-burgo.com Email : feel20c@inter-burgo.com Room rates start at 330,000won

Daegu Casino is open!

Hotel Ariana Add : 대구광역시 수성구 두산동 200-1번지 Tel : 053-765-7776 Website : http://www.ariana.co.kr Email : arianahotel@nate.com Room rates start at 110,000won

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