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hotography is now at the forefront of the international contemporary fine arts, offering new visions as a significant cultural medium. The City of Daegu is well-suited with its tradition of fine art photography, history, and regional benefits and has since 2006 hosted the Daegu Photo Biennale with the aim of fostering Daegu as the center of photography in Asia. The Daegu Photo Biennale is a leading global photography festival that will help cultivate new generations of artistic cultures by fostering the local fine arts and enterprises associated with them.

Past Achievements and Future Direction The 3rd Daegu Photo Biennale in 2010 was recognized as the second best festival, according to the assessment of government-funded visual arts, that is, Biennales and exhibitions.

Daniel Gordon, Blue Face II, 2012. Chromogenic print, 61 x 50.8 cm. Courtesy of the artist and Wallspace, New York (left picture)

2012 Daegu Photo Biennale will endeavor to uphold its reputation for excellence by exhibiting select quality artwork by photographers who appreciate the new, as well as the mainstream discourses in international contemporary photography.

Matt Lipps Untitled (Youth) 2010. C-print, 135 x 102 cm.

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DAEGU PHOTO BIENNALE ‘Photographic!’

Overview

The 4th Daegu Photo Biennale presents a broad spectrum of contemporary photography in the 21st Century, and is entitled, "Photographic!" This year's exhibition aims to rethink the role and authenticity of photography per se and to highlight the pluralism of photography in various cultures as a visual language that affects other forms of art.

Period: (Thu.) September 20, 2012 ~ (Sun.) October 28, 2012

If the invention of photography in the 19th Century was about the surmounting of technological barriers, then photography in the 21st Century calls for overcoming the limitations of the concept that defines photography. In short, it is about dismantling the barrier between the notion of “photography as art” or “art as viewed through photography.”

Photography refers to the attention to something ‘Photographic’ which is free from any theoretical definition. The exhibition title hints at the shift in focus to the experimental spirit of artists who are boldly challenging the limitations of conventional media and exploring new frontiers.

Venue: Daegu Culture & Arts Center, Center for Developing Culture (former KT&G building), Bongsan Cultural Center and other venues.

Program: Main Exhibition, Special Exhibition, International Photography Symposium, Portfolio Review and Side Events Size: Some 300 photographers from 30 countries including France, the UK, the USA, Italy, Japan, China, and South Korea Host: Daegu Metropolitan City Organizer: Daegu Photo Biennale Organizing Committee Sponsor: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

DAEGU PHOTO BIENNALE - PHOTO CONTEST

“Here We Are” - PHOTO CONTEST PHOTO CONTEST CATEGORIES Sample photos by Chanel Barlow and Jeremy Taylor

Daily Life • Pictures of children, adolescents, adults, seniors around us • Pictures of people engaging themselves in a variety of careers • Pictures of urban and suburban residential environments, etc Traditional Culture • Scenery with the traditional culture of Daegu (Modern Cultural Alley, Cheongra Hill, Kyesan Cathedral, Jeil Church, Inheung Village, Otgol Village and others) • Cultural properties like Hyanggyo, Gatbawi, Mudangchon etc.

• Traditional Temples like Donghwasa, Pagyesa, etc.

• Scenery with images of pre-modern times Traditional market • the vibrant scenery of traditional markets like Seomun Market, • Chilseong Market, Saebyeok Market etc School life • a student's interesting daily life in middle and high schools and • universities as well as other objects of interest Leisure activities • sceneries of a family together at a park or amusement park on the weekend • scenery of people doing hobbies or other leisure activities Downtown scenery • panorama of Daegu, Yangnyeongsi Market, • street views(Dongseongno, Rodeo Street, Yasi-golmok Street, Club street, Gukchae-bosang Memorial Park, Bukseongno Tool Street, Jewelry Street, etc.)

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DAEGU PHOTO BIENNALE - PHOTO CONTEST Public Invitation • Title : Public Artworks Invitation at 2012 Daegu Photo Biennale ‘Here We Are’ • Contents : 2012 Daegu Photo Biennale's contest, 'Here We Are', is inviting interested public photographers to submit their artworks for the upcoming exhibition. Participation in The Daegu Photo Biennale, The International Photo Event, will provide participants with valuable memories.

• Submission Period: Now ~ 2012. 8. 15(Wed) • Exhibition Period : 2012. 9. 20(Thu) ~ 10. 28(Sun) • Exhibition Location : 2012 Daegu Photo Biennale Event Halls (Daegu Culture & Arts Center or Culture Creation Power Plant) • Theme : Our neighbors and the environment around us, honest pictures of daily life • Contest Field : Photos which satisfy the following sub-themes. Located on p8

How to apply • Log in www.webhard.co.kr and upload your application form and artworks (After logging in with ID : dgphotob PW : 4748, enter the folder named '우리가 여기에 HWA’.

Create a folder with the applicant's name and upload the application form and artworks) • The size of the artwork can be more than 4MB ( JPG based), photos by cell phone should be submitted in the original version • no more than 3 artworks by one person REQUEST • file name : participant's name_1, participant's name_2, participant's name_3 APPLICATION • Request application form from chaoshoon@naver.com.

FORM HERE Applicant Compensation • a small gift memorabilia • 2012 Daegu Photo Biennale invitation ticket • citizen photographer name tag (person with this can enjoy the Biennale for free) The methods of exhibition • Public-invited photos will be displayed by themes.

• The descriptions of the photos written in the participant's application form will be attached in the exhibition room

Contacts : (C) Daegu Photo Biennale Organizing Committee • http://www.daeguphoto.com • chaoshoon@naver.com • 053-655-4789 Host : Daegu Metropolitan City Organizer : (C) Daegu Photo Biennale Organizing Committee

BOSEONG TEA FIELDS

Boseong Tea Fields Written and photographed Lynn Brown / Translated by Jaeheon Lee

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pring is in the air. What better way to spend “a weekend with the girls” than exploring the beautiful valley of Boseong’s Green Tea Fields; which is located on the south west coast of the Korean peninsula. It was established in 1957 with rolling hills reaching heights of 350 meters. The temperate climate of this region is ideal for green tea cultivation. Today, Boseong accounts for 40% of Korea’s total green tea production. 봄이 완연하다. 한국의 남서쪽 해안에 위치한 보성 녹차밭의 아 름다운 계곡을 탐험하는 것, 여 자친구와 주말을 보내기 위해 이 보다 더 좋은 방법이 있을까. 이 곳은 1957년에 높이 350m의 완 만한 언덕에 조성되었다. 이 지 역의 온화한 기후는 녹차 재배에 이상적이다. 오늘날 보성 녹차 생산량은 한국에서 총 생산량의 40%를 차지한다.

We started our journey early that

morning leaving from Daegu. And after 5 hours and 2 buses later, we arrived at the tea fields on that sunny Saturday afternoon. We were all excited for what we would see. This place was like an emerald green blanket cascading over the hillsides, but it also gave you a sense of calm and peace. We saw a lot of young couples and families, too. Boseong was like an ongoing party and everyone was invited with kids running around happily

gulping every drop of their green tea ice cream as it slowly melted down their chins. So, of course we had to sample the ice cream, too. We sat under the shade eating the cool soft ice cream with each bite bursting with green tea flavor.

After we devoured our ice cream, we slowly began our hike through a rocky trail shaded by large cedar trees whose branches fanned out like an umbrella shading us from the sun. We made our way through the wooden entrance that stood erect next to a stream that flowed alongside the hillside. 우리는 아침 일찍 대구를 떠났 다. 5시간 동안 버스를 두 번 타 고 화창한 토요일 오후, 우리는 보성 녹차 밭에 도착했다. 우리 는 앞으로 보게 될 것에 대한 기 대에 신났다. 이곳은 언덕 위에 서 쏟아지는 에메랄드빛 담요 같 았다. 또한 그 광경은 당신에게 차분하고 평화로운 느낌을 줄 것 이다. 우리는 많은 커플과 가족 도 보았다. 보성에는 마치 축제 가 열리고 있는 것 같았다. 아이

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BOSEONG TEA FIELDS 들은 천천히 녹아 흐르는 녹차 아이스크림을 행복하게 먹으며 주변을 뛰어다니며 놀았다. 마치 이곳에 축제가 열려 모든 이들이 초대 받은 것처럼. 물론 우리도 아이스크림을 맛보았다. 우리는 한입 베어 먹을 때마다 녹차 향 이 퍼지는 시원하고 부드러운 맛 을 느끼며 그늘 아래에 쉬었다. 아이스크림을 먹은 후, 우산처럼 펼쳐진 큰 향나무 가로수가 만들 어준 그늘진 길을 천천히 걸었 다. 우리는 언덕 경사면을 따라 흐르는 시내 뒤에 수직으로 서 있는 나무문에 들어섰다.

As we stood at the base of the hill, we saw what looked like thousands upon thousands of rows of green tea bushes. Each row carefully spaced out just enough for you to walk through and capture great pictures with the greenery as your backdrop. Boseong has been

used as the setting for many movies and TV miniseries in Korea.

pictures we took that day only said one word…breathtaking.

언덕 기슭에 서있을 때, 우리는 수천 줄 위에 또 다른 수천 줄의 나무들이 있는 광경을 보았다. 각 줄은 당신이 걸을 수 있을 만 큼의 공간이 있으며 푸름을 배경 삼아 좋은 사진을 얻을 수 있다. 보성 녹차 밭은 한국에서 많은 영화와 미니시리즈에 나왔다.

우리는 사진을 한장 한장 찍으며 나무 계단을 천천히 올라갔다. 나무, 의자 어떤 배경 앞에서 포 즈를 취하든 그 풍경이 뉴욕 패 션 위크와 같다고 여길지도 모른 다. 마치 그날 결혼식이 열린 것 처럼 가는 곳마다 꽃이 반겼다. 한 장의 사진이 천 마디의 말을 한다. 사진은 한 마디로 숨이 멎 을 것만 같다.

We gradually made our way up the wooden staircase with each step clicking away with our cameras.

You would have thought it was New York fashion week the way we posed in front of every bush, tree, bench, or whatever background we could find. Flowers were adorned everywhere as if a wedding were taking place that day. They say, “a picture can say a thousand words.” Well, the

As we continued onward, we saw adjummas (elder Korean women) hard at work harvesting the green tea leaves from the bushes. Green tea leaves are divided into categories based on when the leaves are picked depending on the season and weather conditions. The first leaves picked in season are called continued on p14

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ujeon, the second is called gogu, followed by sejak and jungak.

Ujeon is considered the highest quality amongst the types of green tea and is the most fragrant. 우리는 앞으로 계속 지나가서 녹 차잎을 열심히 수확하는 사람들 을 보았다. 녹차잎은 수확된 계 절과 날씨 조건에 따라 분류한 다. 그 계절에 처음 딴 잎을 우 전이라 부르고, 두 번째로 딴 잎 은 곡우, 그 다음은 세작과 중 작이다. 우전은 녹차잎 종류 중 에서 가장 질이 좋고 향기가 가 장 많다.

We continued our hike until we reached the top of the hill. The hike through the fields takes around one to two hours, depending upon how often you stop for pictures and to admire the view.

And what a view it was. The sight from the top of the hill was incredible. I would describe it as looking at a painting created by Mother Nature. The landscape was a cross between Monet’s The Water Lily Pond (1899) and a Bob Ross painting, with each tree showing a different shade of the rainbow.

After taking a few moments to enjoy the view, we began making our way down the hill.

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우리는 언덕 정상에 도달할 때까 지 계속 걸었다. 들판을 가로지 르는 하이킹은 당신이 사진 찍기 위해 얼마나 멈추고 경치를 즐기 는가에 따라 한 두 시간 정도 걸 린다. 얼마나 아름다운 풍경인 지. 언덕 위에서의 광경은 믿을 수 없을 정도로 아름다웠다. 나 는 이 광경을 자연의 어머니가 창조한 그림이라고 표현하고 싶 다. 그 풍경화는 무지개의 다른 명암을 보여주는 나무를 그린 밥 로스 그림과 모네의 '수련 연못' 이 교차한다. 우리는 잠깐 풍경 을 감상한 후에, 언덕을 내려가 기 시작했다.

As the day drew to a close, we made our way towards the gift store and the coffee shop. When traveling, there is always a gift store right before you leave. Of course, most of the trinkets sold there were green tea related, from the various types of green teas, chocolates, cookies, and tea sets available for purchase. Naturally, most of us walked away with some sort of souvenir. I, myself, walked away with green tea chocolates and cookies. I figured the teachers at my school would enjoy them.

This trip was awesome in every sense of the word. With not only the exotic scenery of slanted slopes of green tea fields, but also the taste and scent, and the place has many unique attractions. 날이 저물어 갈 때, 우리는 기념 품 가게와 커피숍으로 갔다. 여 행할 때 기념품 가게는 항상 당 신이 떠나기 직전에 있다. 물론 대부분 녹차와 관련된 값싼 장신 구를 파는데, 다양한 종류의 녹 차와 초콜릿, 쿠키, 그리고 차 세 트를 살 수 있다. 자연스럽게도 우리 대부분이 몇 개의 기념품을 쥐고 돌아갔다. 나는 녹차 초콜 릿과 쿠키를 구입했다. 나는 우

BOSEONG TEA FIELDS 리 학교 선생님들이 그것들을 좋아하는걸 알게 됐 다. 이번 여행은 표현할 수 있는 모든 말을 동원해 서 최고였다. 녹차밭의 기울어진 비탈의 이국적인 풍경뿐만 아니라 맛과 향기와 함께 그 곳은 매우 특 별한 매력을 가지고 있다.

After a nice day exploring the tea fields, we decided to head to Yulpo Beach where we stayed for the night.

Yulpo Beach is just a 10 minute bus ride from the tea plantation, making for a conveneint place to stop by while in the area. It’s a small fishing town that gets heavy foot traffic from tourists visiting the nearby tea fields. We stayed at a reasonably priced minbak (guest house). Our rooms were on the top floor; which provided an awesome view of the beach. There’s not a lot to do in Yulpo with respect to touristy activities, but there is a nice sauna to visit. The sauna is reasonably priced and incredibly well located. It was just a short walk from our minbak. They have green tea and ice water baths. The walls are tub-to-ceiling glass, so you can steam away while staring out at the receding tide. It’s very relaxing. Not too far from the sauna was a shipyard of boats lined alongside the shelled filled beach. 녹차밭을 돌아본 그 날 이후에 우리는 그날 밤을 보내기 위해 율포해변으로 가기로 결정했다. 율 포해변은 녹차밭에서 버스 타고 10분 정도 거리 에 있는데, 근처에서 머물기 편한 곳이다. 이곳은 녹차밭에 온 여행객들의 방문이 잦은 작은 어촌 마을이다. 우리는 꽤 괜찮은 가격의 민박에 묵었 다. 우리 방은 제일 위층에 있어서 환상적인 해변 경치를 볼 수 있었다. 율포에는 여행객이 할 만한 게 많지 않다. 그러나 들려 볼 만한 좋은 사우나 가 하나 있다. 그 사우나는 가격이 꽤 합리적이고 믿기 어려울 정도로 좋은 곳에 있다. 숙소에서 조 금만 걸으면 되었다. 탕에서부터 천장까지 유리 로 되어 있어서 썰물을 바라보면서 사우나를 즐 길 수 있다. 아주 늘어지고 좋다. 사우나에서 멀 리 떨어지지 않은 곳에 조개껍질로 뒤덮힌 해변 을 따라 조선소가 있었다.

This area looked like a ghost town for boats with each one displaying stresses of the sea. We continued our quiet walk along the shoreline. Seashells blanketed the sand like an open oyster bar. The soothing calm of the morning was serene as we made our way back. Our weekend exploration was coming to an end. We patiently waited on the bus

to take us back to Daegu. Boseong was like reading your favorite book, each page revealing magnificent wonder that captured your imagination to where you didn’t want to put the book down. 이곳은 바다의 긴장감을 보여주는 배들을 위한 귀 신마을처럼 보인다. 우리는 계속 조용한 해안가를 따라 걸었다. 조개껍데기들은 굴 요리 음식점처럼 모래를 뒤덮었다. 우리는 돌아갈 때 아침에 가진 마 음을 진정시켜 평안했다. 주말 여행은 끝을 향하고 있었다. 대구로 가기 위해 인내심을 가지고 버스를 기다렸다. 보성은 책을 내려 놓기 싫을 정도로 각각 의 페이지가 당신의 상상력을 사로잡아, 그 경이로 움을 드러내는 멋진 책을 읽는 것과 같다.

Boseong definitely lived up to its reputation of being a remarkable place to visit. Although we hesitated to leave, Boseong is a place we’ll never forget. 보성은 확실히 방문하기 훌륭한 장소라는 명성에 부응했다. 우리가 떠나길 망설일 만큼 보성은 결코 잊을 수 없는 곳이다.

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Daegu City Tour Written and photographed by Shayla Irtegun / Translated by Siron Jang

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he Daegu City Tour is one of the best ways to explore the city. It is very convenient with a tourism center located at the Dongdaegu train station. Not only can a person buy a ticket from the center, but they can also find helpful information about the city, such as the Daegu Food Tour. One helpful hint; do not take this tour during a holiday, because several museums and tourist attractions will be closed.

Each tour is 5,000 won for adults and occurs from 10:00-17:00. On this tour, there are two convenient buses, either a regular bus or a double-decker bus. Regardless of the type of bus you choose, both have comfortable seats with air conditioning and tour guides. The city tour consists of different activity schedules which include a theme, a regular tour, and a Mt. Palgongsan course. The theme tour consists of different themes depending on the season.

For instance, ceramics making, shooting, picking strawberries and the tea ceremony are just some of the choices. The regular tour consists of traveling to major tourist attractions in Daegu such as, Yongyeonsa Temple, Otgol village, and Hwawon Resort. The regular course takes people to different areas in Daegu with a major focus on: the Downtown area, Dasa area, Hwawon area, Siji and Gachang areas and Mt. Biseulsan area. The Mt. Palgongsan tour course explores the tourist attractions around the mountain.

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대구 시티투어는 대구를 답사하 는 가장 좋은 방법 중 하나이다. 동대구역은 관광 안내소가 위치 해 있어서 아주 편리하다. 그곳 에서 대구 시티투어 버스표를 살 수 있을 뿐만 아니라, 대구 음식 여행과 같은 유익한 정보를 얻을 수 있다. 유용한 정보 하나 : 휴 일에는 박물관과 관광명소가 운 영하지 않기 때문에 표를 구매하 지 않는 것이 좋다. 각 투어는 어 른 5,000원이며 오전 10시 부터 오후 5시까지 한다. 여행은 일반 버스나 이층 버스, 두 종류의 편 리한 버스로 즐길 수 있다. 어떤 버스를 고르든지 둘 다 에어컨과 편한 좌석이 제공되고 여행 가이

드가 동행한다. 시티투어는 테마 코스, 정기코스 및 팔공산 코스 등 다른 스케쥴로 구성되어 있 다. 테마투어는 계절별로 코스가 다르다. 예를 들어 도자기 공예, 사격, 딸기 따기, 다도체험 등 다 양한 테마여행을 즐길 수 있다. 정기여행은 용연사, 옻골마을, 화원 자연휴양림 등 대구의 주요 관광지를 포함한다. 정기여행은 동성로, 다사, 화원, 시지, 가창 그리고 비슬산 등 대구 여러 지 역에 초점을 맞추어 사람들을 안 내한다. 팔공산 코스는 아름다운 산 주변 관광지를 방문한다.

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wish to visit and can decide the time limit. The tour mainly consists of bus stops along a tour route with pick-up and dropoff times. So, people can easily navigate the tour. On the Mt. Palgongsan tour, it is helpful to wear good hiking shoes, if Gatbawi Stone Buddha is a desired sight.

This Buddha statue sits on a high mountain and is about a two hour hike, according to the city bus tour guide. If hiking is not your thing, there are still other wonderful attractions. Donghwasa Temple is a beautiful attraction. It was a temple built during the Silla Dynasty with picturesque architecture and

scenery. Another good attraction is Palgongsan Donghwa Facilities Complex. These streets are filled with a variety of restaurants offering local dishes like bibimbab and Korean beef or pork dishes. Additionally, you can either hike or ride the Palgong sky line to the top of the mountain. On the hike, there are several temples along the way.

However, the sky line is convenient and provides a good overall view of the city. On the top of the mountain, there is a restaurant and “Love Road.� It is pretty romantic, if you are bringing a special person with you. Moving right along, the tour also has a safety theme park with lots of fun, safety activities.

It provides good education and practice for preparation of life emergencies, accidents, and natural disasters. On the Palgongsan course, the hot spring hotel is the continued on p19

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HERB HILLZ - A GREAT DAY OUT

The Hills of Daegu are filled with Herbz H Written and photographed by Ciara Keenan / Translated by Suhyun Lee

ere’s an idea for a great day out in Daegu; Herb Hillz! It’s the county’s largest eco-friendly theme park. Nestled at the base of the wonderful Mount Apsan, this adventure park will delight thrill seekers and nature enthusiasts alike. 나들이하기에 좋은 대구의 명소 '허브힐즈'를 소개하려 한다. 이 곳은 대구에서 가장 친환경적인 테마파크이다. 앞산 자락에 위치 한 테마파크는 스릴을 찾는 사람 이나 자연을 좋아하는 사람을 만 족시켜줄 것이다.

Basic entrance costs a respectable 7,000 won and this will allow you to roam the vast grounds. However, for a little extra won, you can buy a full range of add-ons. Each season there are special events from sledding in winter, to herb picking in summer. The park is divided into several key areas each with its own unique and often peculiar charm which makes walking the grounds a delight in itself. 기본 입장료 7,000원으로 테마 파크를 모두 둘러볼 수 있고, 약 간의 추가 요금을 지불하면 다양 한 시설물과 체험활동을 즐길 수 있다. 겨울 썰매타기부터 여름 허브따기 특별체험까지 매 시즌 별로 특별한 이벤트가 마련되어 있다. 공원은 몇몇 구역으로 나 뉘어 있다. 저마다 독특하고 특 별한 매력을 가지고 있어 그냥 걷는 것만으로 즐겁다.

Coming through the main gates, the first area to your right is the

modest theme park. It’s nothing too extravagant in comparison to the nearby E-world, however, it does have the standard Viking ship, bumper cars and water balls.

(In essence, huge inflated balls in a pool of water which essentially allows you to roll around inside of it and play in the water pool without getting wet) 입구 오른쪽에 첫 번째 구역은 가장 전형적인 테마파크의 모습 이다. 비록 근처에 있는 이-월드 에 비해 그렇게 화려하게 꾸미지 는 않았지만 바이킹, 범퍼카, 워 터볼(수영장에 큰 풍선공을 띄어 사람이 공속에 들어가 물위에 뜬 채로 공을 굴릴 수 있어 물에 젖 지 않고도 물에서 놀 수 있도록 만든 것)과 같은 기본 놀이 시설 을 갖추고 있다.

As you climb further up the hill you will encounter the steaming waterfall. This water feature is particularly impressive and well worth a look. The upper area becomes completely engulfed in a smoky mist which seemingly rises from the slow moving waterfall.

Magic you may say, if you somehow fail to notice the less than well disguised smoke machines.

This particular space is a nice area to relax and has plenty of seating options where you can enjoy the frogs, fish and pelican bird statues – delightful. 언덕을 따라 올라가다 보면 안개 폭포를 만나게 된다. 폭포 형세 가 아주 인상적이고 한 번쯤 꼭 볼 만하다. 폭포수 위쪽은 천천 히 흐르는 물에서 피어오르는 연 기 같은 안개에 완전히 가려져 continued on p20

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DAEGU CITY TOUR last spot. Be aware the desk clerk does not speak English. If Korean is not a barrier, then a nice hot spring could be a relaxing way to end a long day.

The Daegu City Tour ends with a return route back to Dongdaegu station. It is a great way to explore all kinds of interesting places around the city for only 5,000 won. All information for this city tour can be located at the tourism center or its website; http://www.daegucitytour.com . Additionally, the website provides more information about the different bus stops around the city. 여행은 여행객이 관광지를 골라 방문할 수 있게 하고, 시간을 정해 돌아다닐 수 있도록 한다. 각 여행 코스를 따라 버스 정류장이 있는데, 승하차 시간표가 있어서 혼자서도 쉽게 여행 할 수 있다. 팔공산 여행할 때 훌륭한 갓바위 부처상을 보기 위해서는 좋은 하이킹 신발을 신는 것이 좋다. 여 행 가이드 설명에 따르면 부처상은 산 정상에 있 으며 걸어서 약 두 시간 정도 걸린다. 당신이 등 산 체질이 아니라면, 그 외에도 괜찮은 관광지들 이 있다. 동화사는 아름다운 관광지다. 신라시대 에 지은 이 절은 그림 같은 건축물과 풍경이 잘 어우러져 있다. 다른 관광지로 팔공산 동화 음식 지대가 있다. 거리에는 비빔밥과 한국식 소고기, 돼지고기 요리와 같은 향토음식을 즐길 수 있는 다양한 음식점이 늘어서 있다. 게다가 산 정상까 지 등산을 하거나 팔공산 케이블카를 타고 갈 수 도 있다. 길 따라 등산 하다보면 중간에 절을 볼 수 있다. 하지만 케이블카는 편안하게 도시 전체 전망을 보여준다. 산 정상에는 러브로드와 음식 점이 있다. 꽤 낭만적이기에 당신에게 특별한 사 람을 데리고 오면 좋을 듯하다. 다음으로 넘어가 서 많은 재미와 안전 활동을 경험할 수 있는 시민 안전테마공원 코스가 있다. 이 코스는 위급상황, 사고 그리고 자연재해에 대해 훌륭한 교육과 예 행 연습을 한다. 팔공산에서는 온천관광 호텔이 마지막 코스다. 안내원이 영어를 하지 못한다는 것을 알아 두어야 한다. 만약 한국어가 문제되지 않는다면 긴 하루의 피로를 온천에서 풀 수 있을 것이다. 대구 시티투어는 동대구역으로 돌아가며 끝을 맺는다. 시티투어는 5천원으로 도시의 흥미 로운 구석구석을 돌아다닐 수 있는 훌륭한 방법 이다. 여행의 모든 정보는 여행자 센터를 방문하 거나 웹사이트(http://www.daegucitytour.com ) 에서 확인 할 수 있다. 또한 웹사이트는 도시의 각 버스 정류장 정보를 제공하고 있다.

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HERB HILLZ - A GREAT DAY OUT 덕인데, 각각 조형물은 유명하든 그렇지 않든 여러 캐릭터를 나 타낸다.

있다. 잘 위장된 연기제조기를 눈치 채지 못한다면 마법이라고 생각할지도 모르겠다. 개구리나 물고기, 펠리칸 모양의 조형물로 꾸며진 독특한 공간은 앉을 곳이 많아 기분 좋게 휴식하기 좋다.

Further up is the must see ‘Romantic Hill’. It would seem difficult to believe that anyone inhabiting this country longer than a few hours would not have noticed that Koreans are big into couple activities. Perhaps, nauseatingly so for the less romantically inclined!

From couple wear to couple padlocks to couple phone charms - expect to see ample affectionate couples taking copious amounts of couple photographs. It’s an interesting place to saunter round and the mellow-dramatic opera music playing in the background completes the bizarrely enjoyable experience. 좀 더 올라가면 꼭 보고가야 할 ' 로맨틱 힐'이 나온다. 한국에 몇 시간만이라도 머문 사람이라면 누구나 한국인이 커플 활동을 좋

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아한다는 것을 알 수 있을 것이 다. 아마 이보다 더 닭살스러울 순 없을 것이다. 커플티부터 커 플 자물쇠, 커플 폰장식까지, 또 많은 사랑에 빠진 연인들이 커 플 사진을 찍는 것을 쉽게 볼 수 있다. 로맨틱 힐은 산책하기 좋 은 공간이다. 배경음악으로 부 드럽고 드라마틱한 오페라 음악 이 기묘하게 즐거운 경험을 완 성시킨다.

A little off to the side of Romantic Hill is Monkey Mountain. And it is exactly what it’s name implies, a mound with statues of monkeys and apes. Each sculpture represents a different character, some famous and some not so much.

The collection is very random with superwoman and superman ape statues amongst a range of others. It is intriguing to observe at the very least. 로맨틱 힐에서 조금 벗어나 옆 길로 가면 몽키 마운틴이 나온 다. 이곳은 이름 그대로다. 원숭 이와 유인원 조형물로 꾸며진 언

One of the most noteworthy features has to be the nature adventure area. For an extra 12,000 won you can embark on an eco friendly, high adrenaline, action packed escapade through the tree tops, Tarzan style. With a range of trails for visitors to enjoy, some of the activities include rock wall climbing, zip-lining, rope crossing and a range of themed swinging passages, all geared at sensationally transporting you through the forest area. There are a variety of routes to suit your individual ability. This will also go some way to dictating how long the course will take as some ‘fly’ through it while others may be a little more cautious whilst elevated several meters in the air. Before beginning, all safety aspects will be explained through demonstrations which, give or take a few minor details, transcend the language barrier. 허브힐즈의 가장 특징적인 곳은 에코어드벤처이다. 추가비용 만 이천원을 내면 자연 친화적이며 아드레날린을 솟게 하는 모험을 즐길 수 있다. 나무 사이를 로프 로 이동하는 타잔 스타일의 레포 츠다. 코스를 선택하여 즐길 수 있다. 암벽타기, 짚 라이닝, 밧줄 타기, 다양한 흔들기구 체험 등 숲을 가로질러 이동하는 환상적 인 경험을 즐길 수 있다. 각자 능 력에 맞는 여러 코스가 있다. 코 스 경과 시간은 얼마나 시원하게 날아가느냐 아니면 조심조심 하 느라 시간을 소비하느냐에 따라 달렸다. 시작하기 전에 안전수 칙과 시범안내를 한다. 구체적인 사항을 이해하는 데 다소 차이가 있겠지만 별 어려움은 없다.

HERB HILLZ - A GREAT DAY OUT But what would a visit to Herb Hillz be without sampling some of the herbs? The huge gardens allow you the opportunity to pick and sample some interesting plants. Also available are classes which will teach you more about cooking the aforementioned herbs in different dishes. If you’re not much into picking herbs, there are a number of small shops that sell a good variety that you can purchase to take home. The site also incorporates the Kim Taehee Green Tea Gardens which is the only green tea field of its kind in the area. 허브힐즈에서 허브체험을 빼놓 을 순 없다. 큰 정원에서 몇 가 지 허브를 따서 맛볼 수 있는 기 회를 준다. 그리고 앞서 말한 허 브를 다양하게 요리할 수 있도록

수업도 들을 수 있다. 허브 따는 것을 그리 좋아하지 않는다면 다 양한 허브제품을 구매할 수 있는 작은 가게가 있다. 또 이곳에는 영남권의 유일한 녹차밭인 '김태 희 녹차정원'이 있다.

Refreshments are available with a modest yet varied amount of choice. There are smoothies, beers, BHC fried chicken and traditional Korean eateries at hand. However, if you thought you had tried and tested all of Koreas culinary delights, you may find yourself pleasantly surprised.

If you enjoy traditional meals like bibimbap then it is definitely worth trying here as it is infused with the locally grown herbs giving it an alternative edge. 스무디나 맥주, BHC 치킨, 즉석 한국 전통 먹거리 등 간단한 간

식거리를 즐길 수 있다. 모든 한 국음식을 먹어봤다고 생각하는 사람들도 이 음식들을 맛보면 놀 랄 것이다. 비빔밥 같은 전통음 식을 좋아한다면 이곳 비빔밥은 분명 맛 볼 필요가 있다. 지역에 서 기른 허브를 넣은 비빔밥은 새로운 맛을 선사한다.

In short Herb Hillz is a local, fun, quirky and affordable way to spend a day exploring, shrieking, laughing and eating. And, naturally, taking plenty of pictures. 종합하자면 허브힐즈는 탐험하 고 스릴을 즐기며 소리 지르고, 웃고, 맛있는 것을 먹으며 즐겁 게 하루를 보낼 수 있는 착한 테 마파크이다. 그리고 물론 사진 많이 찍는 것도 빼놓을 수 없다.

Usain Bolt THE FASTEST MAN IN THE WORLD

Get to know the fastest man in the world.

Written by Kenneth Quillinan / Photos courtesy of the 2011 Daegu IAAF World Championship Committee

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ith the London Olympics drawing ever closer, there is no doubting the fact that these next few months will be crucial for all the athletes competing. None more so than the World’s Fastest Man, Usain Bolt. I was lucky enough to pose a few questions to him in a recent interview and he seems fully focused on the task ahead. 런던 올림픽이 그 어느 때보다 가까워짐에 따 라, 다음 몇 달이 경쟁중인 모든 운동선수들에 게 가혹해질 것이라는 사실에는 의심의 여지가 없다. 세상에서 가장 빠른 사나이, 우사인 볼트 가 가장 그러할 것이다. 최근 인터뷰에서 그에 게 몇 가지 질문을 할 수 있어서 나는 운이 좋 았다. 그리고 앞 일을 두고 그는 매우 집중하고 있는 듯 보였다.

How are your preparations going for London? Daily routine / Diet? Have you any goals (apart from winning the races, of course) for the upcoming races in both Oslo and Rome? 런던에 대한 준비는 어떻게 되어가고 있는가? 일정과 식이요법은? (레이스에서 우승하는 것 외에, 당연한 목표이니) 다가오는 오슬로와 로 마에서의 경기에서의 목표가 있는가?

Preparations are going well. The hard off season training has been completed and now we will speed up as we approach the start of the season.

The main aim for the early season races is to shake off the cobwebs, see where I am at and what we need to work on as we get closer to the Olympic Games.

준비는 잘 되어 가고 있다. 오프 시즌 동안의 힘 들었던 트레이닝은 완성되고 있고, 이제 시즌 시작에 가까워질수록 속도를 높여가고 있다. 시 즌 초 경기의 주요 목표는 굳은 몸을 푸는 것이 다. 내가 어디쯤에 와 있는 지, 올림픽에 가까 워질수록 우리가 해야 할 일이 무엇인지 확인 하는 것이다.

Who is the biggest threat to your Olympic title? Gay, Blake, Powell or do you just focus on what you need to do to be victorious? 올림픽에서 가장 위협이 되는 경쟁자는 누구인 가? 게이, 블레이크, 포웰 아니면 단지 승리하 기 위해 필요한 것에 집중할 뿐인가?

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THE FASTEST MAN IN THE WORLD I never focus on one person as you could spend all your time watching one guy and someone else takes you by surprise. I treat all my opponents with respect and see everyone as a threat. 당신이 모든 시간을 한 사람을 지켜보는 데만 써 버리면 불시에 다른 누군가가 당신의 자리를 빼 앗아 가버릴 수도 있는 것처럼 나는 절대로 한 사람에게만 집중 하지 않는다. 나는 모든 상대자 를 존중하며 모든 사람을 위협으 로 본다.

Can you describe the feeling that went through your head after your disqualification in Daegu last summer? Do you feel like this has made you a little more cautious at the start line?

지난 여름에 대구에서 실격된 후 에 머리속을 지나갔던 그 감정을 표현할 수 있겠는가? 그 일이 출 발선에서 좀 더 조심하도록 만들 었다고 생각하는가?

I was stunned as I don’t normally false start. It has taught me to be myself more on the start line and relax.

보통 출발에서 실수 하지 않기에 나는 망연자실했다. 그 일은 출 발선에서 좀 더 집중하고, 긴장 을 풀라는 교훈을 주었다.

In my personal opinion, you are the greatest athlete of all time. You have mastered the 100 meters and 200 meter. I just wonder, are you in any way tempted to test yourself in a different distance or are you happy to continue dominating these two distances for the foreseeable future? 개인적인 의견으로는, 당신은 역

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대 가장 뛰어난 운동선수이다. 당신은 백미터와 이백미터를 정 복했다. 난 좀 궁금하다. 스스로 다른 거리의 경주에서 시험 해보 고 싶은가, 아니면 이 두 단거리 를 예측할 수 있는 미래에 계속 지배하는 데 만족할 것인가?

For now the focus is on the 100m and 200m. After the Olympic Games I will sit down with my coach and discuss the next four

years in the build-up to the 2016 Olympic Games.

현재 집중하고 있는 것은 백미터 와 이백미터다. 올림픽이 끝나고 나면 코치와 함께 앉아 2016년 올림픽까지 다음 4년의 준비기 간에 대해 의논할 것이다.

I know it’s a long way away, but when you eventually hang up your running shoes and look back on your career,

THE FASTEST MAN IN THE WORLD what do you think will be your proudest moment? Or is it yet to come? If you believe it is yet to come, what do you think is your proudest moment to date? 앞으로 한참 후라는 것은 알지 만 마침내 당신은 운동화를 벗고 이력을 돌아볼 때, 당신에게 가 장 자랑스러운 순간은 언제가 될 것인가? 아니면 아직 그 때가 오 지 않았는가? 아직 그런 때가 오 지 않았다고 생각한다면, 가장 자랑스러운 순간이 언제가 될 것 인가?

I have a lot of great memories so far and hope to have many more.

The race that always stands out is the World Junior Championships in Jamaica on 2002 – I was very nervous as it was in front of my own people. But I won and that was a great achievement.

지금껏 굉장한 기억들이 많이 있 고 더 많은 순간들이 있기를 바 란다. 언제나 두드러지는 경기는 2002년 자메이카에서 있었던 세 계청소년 챔피언십이다. 앞에 주 위 사람들이 있었기에 나는 매우 긴장했다. 하지만 난 승리했고 정말로 기뻤다.

When I think of the Olympics and Jamaica-two things spring to mind immediately- yourself and the legendary movie 'Cool Runnings'...just out of curiosity how many times have you seen this movie and what was your opinion of it?? 올림픽과 자메이카를 생각할 때 면 두 가지가 즉각적으로 떠오른 다. 전설적인 영화인 '쿨러닝'과 당신이다. 호기심으로 묻는 거지 만, 이 영화를 몇 번이나 봤고 영 화에 대한 의견은 어떤가?

I have seen it a few times – it is

몇 번 그 영화를 봤다. 웃긴 영화 이고, 여전히 나를 웃게 한다.

이 멋지다. 우사인 볼트 재단과 당신이 그 단체에 어떻게 관련되 어 있는지 말해줄 수 있는지?

Away from the track for the next few questions. It is great to see you involved in charity work. Can you please tell me about the Usain Bolt Foundation and your involvement with the organization?

I started the Usain Bolt Foundation to help children who are less fortunate. We have worked with schools, community groups and even other Foundations to help enhance social, educational and cultural aspects of children’s lives.

funny and still makes me laugh….

다음 질문들은 경기 이외에 관한 것이다. 기부활동에 참여한 당신

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SPOTLIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY-CHRISTOPHER COTE

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his month we take a look at a local photographer, Christopher Cote, a professional in the making. His vibrant photos have taken us from Vietnam to China to Korea. These next few photos are some of his personal favorites of Korea. We hope you enjoy them as much as us!

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try to catch strangers in interactions or daily routines. I like to capture dull tasks or objects that may be overlooked otherwise.

Shedding light or attention to such objects and people gives importance to them. I am often fascinated with photographing things that are weathering, rusting, or cracked. It fascinates me because when they are framed correctly they often look like an abstract painting or piece of artwork. You can find photos like these at http://shipinthebottle.tumblr.com ~ Christopher Cote continued on p28

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USAIN BOLT CONTINUED 인 볼트 재단을 만들었다. 어린이 삶의 사회적, 교 육적, 문화적인 면을 증진시키기 위해 학교, 단체, 다른 자선재단과도 일을 같이 하고 있다.

I believe you are a big hip-hop and R&B fan, but can you tell me more about the emergence of Jamaican Dance Hall Music? What song(s) motivate you to give it your all when working out/exercising?

난 당신이 힙합과 R&B 광팬이라고 생각하지만, 자 메이카 댄스홀 뮤직의 출현에 대해 더 말해줄 수 있 는가? 어느 노래(들)가 몸을 단련하거나 운동을 할 때 최선을 다 할 수 있도록 영감을 주는가?

For me it is all about Vybz Kartel, but I listen to a lot of different music these days – Jay Z, Ludicris, Drake….

내게 있어서는 빕즈 카르텔이 최고다. 하지만 요즘 은 다른 음악도 많이 듣고 있다. 제이 지, 루디크리 스, 드레이크 등등.

After this summer’s Olympics, I am presuming you will take a few weeks off to hopefully bask in the glory of a successful summer for you.

Where can you go to escape from the constant media attention or are you just used to it at this stage?

하계 올림픽 후에, 당신이 몇 주간 쉬면서 성공적인 여름의 영광을 즐기고 있을 거라고 예상한다. 지속 적인 언론의 관심에서 벗어나기 위해 갈 수 있는 곳 은 어디인가? 아니면 지금은 그런데 익숙한가?

I am used to it but look forward to a nice holiday where I can relax.

익숙하긴 하지만 내가 쉴 수 있는 곳에서 멋진 휴가 를 보내길 기대한다.

Finally, do you have a message for all your fans in Korea and across the globe? 마지막으로 한국과 세계에 있는 팬들에게 남길 메 시지가 있는가?

The Korean fans were great last year in Daegu and I hope they will support me this year in London. I hope to come back to Korea again one day in the future.

작년 대구에서 한국 팬들은 대단했다. 올해 런던에 서도 그들이 날 응원해주길 바란다. 언젠가 한국에 다시 한 번 가보고 싶다.

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JEONGDONGJIN - A SEASIDE TOWN

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JAPAN - KYOTO AND NARA HISTORIC TOUR

Japan

Kyoto and Nara: a few days of historic Japan Written and photographed by Britney McSweeney

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etween the ornately dressed geishas, bright orange torii gateways, meandering roads through traditional markets, chains of delicately folded paper cranes, and of course, some of the most polite locals you will ever meet, Japan is the perfect destination for a quick escape.

Nara is the perfect day trip. Take the train from Osaka in the morning, and wander with the sika deer in Nara Park. The deer were once considered sacred, but are now protected as national treasures. The population is large, over a thousand in the area. Since it such a popular destination, the animals are friendly to people and curious. Deer crackers are sold around the city, but be warned, they will form a small mob once they realize you have some!

The temples and shrine are all well placed in Nara, so tourists can wander throughout the area and see everything in a day. Stop into tourist information located in the train station to get a map and start walking. The most memorable sight is Todaiji Temple. It was formerly the head of all provincial Buddhist temples in Japan, and its continued on p32

JAPAN - KYOTO AND NARA HISTORIC TOUR will delight any photographer.

There is a trail situated on Inari Mountain, with a look out at the point, then a loop to continue the journey through the torii. Unlike many famous locations in Kyoto, Fushimi Inari was relatively empty, with only a few dozen tourists walking through the trails. It is an opportunity for some quiet reflection in a beautiful setting. Bring comfortable shoes if you plan on doing the whole trail; there are plenty of places to stop and get a snack or some water.

In the evening, stop by Gion to catch a glimpse of a geisha, rushing off to an appointment. I arrived around 4:30 pm, and would suggest others do the same. Generally they stay on the smaller streets, as the tea houses and their homes are close together.

I simply walked around reading the engraved wooden signs on each doorway - the more names, the more geishas lived in that house. You can easily find a doorway to discreetly wait nearby for their departure. I was lucky enough to see a dozen in one evening, mostly achieved by waiting in one place and a lot of patience. All of the time spent was well worth it though, to see the product of such ritualhistorical significance makes it a must see. The main hall is the world’s largest wooden building, which it has to be given the enormous size of the 15m bronze Buddha it features. This statue was constructed in 751, and it took years of the country’s bronze production and half of the population at the time to create it.

Don’t miss the chance to walk all of the way around the Buddha, to see the other artifacts being displayed and the hole cut into one of the pillars. The belief surrounding it says that anyone who crawls through it will reach enlightenment in their next lifetime.

To really see Japan, though, one must go to Kyoto. The city is full of significant sights, and could easily keep one occupied for days. Personally, I was on a tight schedule and had to make the most out of two full days in the city. The highlight of my trip was Fushimi Inari. To me, this is the height of Japan’s iconic sights; the bright orange gateways line the mountain paths and frequently open up to larger shrines. Because this shrine is traditionally for business and rice production, there are little fox statues scattered throughout the area, with keys representing those to the rice silo dangling from their mouths. The area is bursting with intricate statues, miniature gateways, and shrines that 32

JAPAN - KYOTO AND NARA HISTORIC TOUR tourist can navigate the areas is ideal, and the transportation is simple to use. Don’t miss an opportunity to experience such a fantastic culture first hand.

For a cheap and fast trip, I suggest flying Air Busan into Osaka. My flight was Monday to Friday and I paid 260,000 won roundtrip. From Daegu, grab a bus at Dongdaegu Station to Gimhae airport, it only takes an hour and fifteen minutes.

I recommend staying at Hotel Aldebaran in Osaka - it is one of the few capsule hotels that allow women to stay and is under 1,000 yen a night (14,000 won)! Book online through hostelworld.com. Eat cheap from the vending machines of ramen, English wasn’t often used, but Korean was! Sound out the hangul, buy a bowl and hand your ticket to the employee at the counter. For the sentimental types, try to get a stamp at each city’s tourist info and each tourist destination - each temple and castle has one for free that you can collect as tokens of your trip.

ized and traditional beauty. It truly is a glimpse into an elite society seeped with such attention to detail and meticulous preparation.

Overall, I loved Japan. With the ridiculously convenient location, I think everyone should make a point to stop over and see some of the country while living in Korea. Japanese people were friendly, welcoming, and generally spoke English well; it is a trip I would recommend even to the solo traveler. The ease of which a

SLIM SUMMER HINTS

SLIM SUMMER HINTS Written by Sharrie Vaughan

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till working on that beach bod? Don’t sweat it. Summer might be counting down, but Daegu’s heat isn’t. There’s still time to trim that figure and strut your stuff wherever the sand meets the ocean. Just stick by these diet tips to burn some major belly fat and get ready to flaunt your form all over Facebook.

Breakfast comes but once a day, and with a dip in blood sugar levels, you’re tummy’s crying, “Feed me!” Start things off with a bowl of cereal, yogurt (or skim milk), and your choice of fruit. Berries are best as they pack a lot of fiber and antioxidants. Or opt for oatmeal, but not the sugary Quaker Oat kind. Get the plain stuff and sweeten it up with fruit or natural honey.

If you’re into morning smoothies then good for you. Also try protein shakes. They’re not just for body builders. Protein powder is teeming with amino acids that stack muscle and burn fat. Be sure to mix with low-fat milk.

Remember: the more calcium the better. Ca beats fat in every fight and sometimes prevents it from even forming.

Learn to like eggs unless your cholesterol levels are off the charts. Regular sized eggs pack only sixty calories per pop and contain vitamin B12 which helps metabolize fat. Who knew? LSU researchers did.

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Got the midday munchies? Find some organic peanut butter that doesn’t have added sugar. The niacin in there will keep your digestive tubing in check, as well as halt annoying belly bloat. Avoid more than two tablespoons a day; PB is loaded with fat! Snack on some nuts instead. They’ll keep you slim and fill your stomach. Hold the salt though. We all know what sodium does to blood pressure.

Almonds are a nice way to stave hunger pangs, but don’t get too carried away. More than twentyfour rings up unwanted calories.

When it comes to meat, go lean with turkey. The protein in there burns more calories than carbs or fat. Even leaner? Chow down on tuna and salmon. Not only do fish have protein, but the omega-3’s they carry regulate stress chemi-

cals that fatten abs. Speaking of protein, don’t forget beans. High in fiber, low in calories, they’re good for your heart because they lower LDL cholesterol which prevents heart disease. The more you eat, the more you—reduce blood sugar, obesity, and cancer. (Was that supposed to rhyme?).

Summer wouldn’t be complete without a refreshing salad. Greens that’ll keep you lean, like spinach and broccoli, are bursting with vitamin/minerals and fiber and have few calories. Try romaine, red leaf, or arugula for variety. Do sprinkle some Parmigiano-Reggiano on top. Parmesan’s been proven to activate the fat fighting hormones in your body, and because of its high protein and calcium count, “You’ll stay full longer,” says physician/ chef/ nutritionist extraordinaire,

SLIM SUMMER HINTS Dr. La Puma.

Don’t use fatty salad dressings. Instead, try some plain olive oil and balsamic vinegar with a dash of white ground pepper and kosher salt for flavor. Monosaturated fat in olive oil is good for cholesterol and abates hunger. While the vinegar has no fat, stick to three tablespoons or less because of the sugar count.

Feelin’ slimmer yet? Sneak a glass of water in before and after meals to keep your belly full. Or better yet, a glass of cold tea. Green tea is loaded with antioxidants that’ll whip your metabolism into shape. Down four glasses a day (any tea will do as long as its bagged) if you really want to burn some daily calories.

For more on meals, recipes, diet and weight loss, visit quickandsimple.com, and stay sexy, Deagu.

Sources: http://www.quickandsimple.com/diet-weight-loss/ tips-calculator/belly-fat-foods http://www.drjohnlapuma.com/

TROUBLE IN PARADISE

Trouble in Paradise Written by Laurent Sewell

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alk the strip in Koh Tao, the smallest of Thailand’s gulf coastal islands, and it won’t be long before spotting the local badge: a patch of gauze along an elbow or knee, adhered to the flesh with strips of medical tape. Underneath lies superficial wounds some refer to as the Koh Tao tattoo, injuries caused by motorbike accidents in a place Lonely Planet Guide implies as being the bike scam capital of Thailand.

It’s a side of the paradise story you don’t hear coming out of the Land of Smiles’ very often.

The northernmost of the Samui Sister Islands, Koh Tao is home to frequent motorbike accidents, and mishaps can be blamed on obvious factors that vacationers easily ignore or are simply oblivious to.

Main roads are poorly paved and often have dangerous, sweeping turns. Hills are steep and combative. And to see those elusive nuggets the island has locked in its isolated interior, some serious off-roading is required, which involves a treacherous mixture of hills, rocks, dirt—the basic recipe for disaster. The main cause for accidents, however, is a solid lack of riding experience.

When faced with challenging terrain, most tourists lack the proper experience to handle themselves.

Getting patched up at a clinic is inexpensive, and luckily, medical centers are ubiquitous throughout Koh Tao. But even if all your bones are intact, the next phase of

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a motorbike accident can be even more painful. Repair fees.

One couple admitted to laying their scooter down after a rough U-turn in some gravel.

After a stripped toenail and a few scratches on the bike’s sticker (yes, the sticker) the rental shop demanded 150 USD for repairs.

Damage a bike where parts have to be shipped from the mainland, including most dirt bikes, replacement fees can be as high as 500 USD and up. “It’s business,” one rental shop owner professed in all seriousness. “You damage our bikes, you pay our price.”

Fair or not, tourists are bound to a contract that clearly states damaged bikes must return to the rental company for repairs and not an outside shop. Try and take your bike somewhere local and more often than not, you’ll get turned away. “I’m scared to do repairs,” a mechanic along Mae Haad Bay confessed. “They know me in this neighborhood. It affects their business and can become a legal issue.”

The bottom line is: be smart.

Scooters are fine and dandy for cruising main streets only. Going off road, rent a dirt bike with a manual transmission, or put the

TROUBLE IN PARADISE extra money down and get a four-wheeler for the day. By no means drink and drive or exceed a safe speed limit; there is no official speed limit in Koh Tao, making road transport even more hellish.

And without any former motorbike experience, vacationing in the gulf in no way entitles someone to attempt riding without a license, especially on an island that doesn’t hand out helmets with their rentals.

Naturally, conspiracy theories have sprouted in places like Lonely Planet’s online blog, claiming rental companies in Koh Tao are loaning “rigged” bikes fixed for disaster, or that tourists are extremely overcharged for minimal damages like scratches on panel stickers. Putting it in perspective, if there’s any suspicion regarding the condition of a motorbike, can’t the renter simply refuse the bike? The only real scam is when companies charge for damages like scratches that were already there. To counter this, take pictures before renting any bike. When it comes time to return the vehicle, there’s undisputable photographic proof.

And let’s not forget how precious a passport is.

Offer a photocopy upon renting. If the company doesn’t accept photocopies, find another one that will. That way, the option to hand over the keys and walk away from a company that insists payment for pre-existing damages is still available.

Too many reports have been made by tourists taking motorbikes such as scooters onto terrain unsuitable for that vehicle, incurring damages, then claiming that the repair fees are scam worthy.

In these cases, such tourists should expect to bite the bullet. Paying for sticker scratches is one thing, but damage any major component and the rental company factors all the days their bike will be unavailable for loaning while undergoing maintenance. Why should rental owners give tourists a break when the tourists are the ones dropping their bikes out of sheer inexperience? Owners will negotiate, but don’t expect to find pushovers. Their businesses thrive on overcharging for repairs.

There’s nothing like a motorbike accident to sully your island experience, so ride safe and be wary.

Avoid scams by holding onto your passport and photographing your rental beforehand. And try not to come home with one of Koh Tao’s infamous tattoos. That’s one scar no one wants to brag about.

ALWAYS DOUBLE DOWN *Thursdays will now now feature feature pour your own pour your own Rum/Gin/Vodka Rum/Gin/Vodka for 6000 won. *We6000 handwon. you for the bottle and *We hand you you decide how the bottle and much to pour you how into decide your drink. much to pour into your drink.

SUNDAYS = OPEN MIC NIGHT TUESDAYS = 2 FOR 1 WING NIGHT WEDNESDAYS = QUIZ NIGHT DIRECTIONS : DOWN THE STREET FROM GALLERY ZONE : MAP ON P62 : TRAVELERSBAR.COM

SUMMER SHOPPING

SUMMER SHOPPING Written by Catherine Stark / Photographed by Dyren Billups-Adams

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bargain shopper's paradise and impulse buyer's nightmare, Seomun Market offers an utterly mind-bending assault on all the senses. It's brimming with clothing stalls galore, food stands as far as the eye can see, chat amongst friends, bartering amongst strangers and free wafts of pungent aromas that linger the air. Dating back to its 1669 opening during the Joseon Dynasty, this six district mishmash of 400 shops always provides adventure. Conveniently located on the Green Line at the “Seomun Market” stop exit 1, just past Banwoldang, this treasure chest is open for daily exploration from 9am-7pm excluding the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month.

With so many twists, turns and possibilities for your wallet, my advice to the uninitiated: come armed with a pocketbook full of won, an empty stomach and a list. At the top of my to-do's this trip, a mission to find the 700 won

wonder famous for her traditional Korean hotteok.

After a few hops, swift zigzags and some solid shoulder swipes, my friend and I had made it passed the street vendors and managed to stumble into the covered market area. Before I even spot her, I

register that sweet smell I don’t encounter often enough -- cinnamon. There she was, a woman centered between an antique shop, polo shirts and a textile store sitting at her bustling stand aside a large would-be hot plate serving the costumers that surrounded her. Mechanically yet thoughtfully, she puts cinnamon, brown sugar, and other ingredients into each pastry ball while her sidekick flattens them out to cook. She greets my wide-eyed, grinning face with loving and sympathetic eyes as if she knows I searched her out amongst all the venders and hands over her masterpiece. Whether you bag it, cut it, or wolf it down, this double-layered pancake of syrupy goodness can’t cool down fast enough. The hoards of folk surrounding this happening stand noshing excitedly attest.

So with my top mission complete, between a few choice curse words while trying to stuff my

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face, my friend and I joke back and forth about wanting to find the infamous “live food” section.

Even us--repeat offenders--had yet to come across it. So we decide to look. We go through the extensive outdoor apparel collection, hold our breath past fish gut central and then, it happens.

I hear whimpers, then meows. I look to my right and there they are--caged puppies and kittens. I start to sweat but not go into full panic mode until I see the chickens and rabbits. We have entered into the “live food” section!

I instantly imagine Toto and Thumper belly up on the dinner table. In one swoop, I latch onto my friend, throw away my sweet

deliciousness and shuffle towards the nearest straightaway. We bee line for the hat section--I may have lost my appetite, but not my will to shop. In mid-dash we pass a prancing pug heading towards the “section.” I think, “Run away while you still have a chance!” I

instantly freeze and realize this is entirely inappropriate and silently shame myself. This farm girl knows what livestock is raised for and just because I may not fancy a bowl of Boshingtang, I must be respectful towards another culture and their traditions. So after finishing my to-do list by bartering for funky festival gear, we slowly meander melancholically towards the exit past my favorite Kalgusku stall, another famous market must try. Being judgmental left me fashionable, yet starving. Don’t let it happen to you.

Check out p68 for a great map of Seomun Market.

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WEEKEND GETAWAY

WEEKEND GETAWAY Written by Mike Conery / Photographed by Amy Joseph

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group of friends and I had a 3 day weekend. We wanted to go someplace that most of us hadn’t been before, and we wanted it to be fairly laid back and low key. My girlfriend suggested that we try Yeongdeok. Sure enough we found a wide variety of pensions available for reasonable weekend renting prices.

For those of you who don’t know Yeongduk is a smaller city just outside of Pohang. You can take a bus from Daegu to Pohang to Yeongduk (about 3 hours), or you can arrange for private accommodations to take you directly there (about 2 hours).

When we arrived at the pension we were all pleasantly surprised. It was right on the ocean and included a small grocery store was just across the way. Each room was equipped with a bathroom, bedding, a refrigerator, a 2 burner stove, and a sink.

Outside there was a patio, picnic tables, and a lovely view of the sea. If you want to bring your own food its completely ok, or its possible to arrange for the owners of the Pension to provide food for you, though this may require a Korean translator. We brought ourselves enough food for 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners.

After all the logistical issues were sorted out it was time to have some fun in the sun. Each pension had a courtyard with a nice lawn that was perfect for suntanning, grilling, lounging, throwing a frisbee, playing cards, and most importantly, drinking. Bring your own music and you've got yourself a P-A-R-T-Y PARTY! As far as prices went we found them to be quite reasonable. Two six-man pensions were 500,000 for the weekend, with a grill fee of 20,000 per usage (10,000 if you have your own charcoal). If you are interested in renting a private bus like we did, you should contact Daegu Compass and they will be more than happy to make that happen for you. All in all it was a wonderful place to go for some much needed R and R. Below are a list of websites that will link you to some of the different pensions around the Yeongduk area.

Contact : Song Lee Dong Pension T: 054-733-6116 / 010-9545-1026 http://www.ydbada.com (IE only)

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SEONYUDO ISLAND - BEST SPOT IN KOREA

Seonyudo Island Written and photographed by M. Mubarak Ali / Translated by The Jaguar

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-one of the BEST spots in South Korea

ast month I took a trip to Seonyudo Island, located South West of South Korea. I have finally found the time to write about the trip. We can say simply, my Seonyudo Island trip was positively amazing. Saturday I awoke early in the morning (3.55 am) and jumped out of bed. I was about to start my journey to Jeonju, where I was planning to meet my friend and his neighbors and take a ferry towards Gunsan together. Finally, the weekend in nature was about to begin! I was super excited about this trip as there is never enough greenery

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in Korea for my taste. Seonyudo is one island in a small cluster of islands which includes Munyedo and Jangjado. Some of the islands are connected by bridges, with a total population of about 500.

Once I arrived in Jeonju, the rest of the long trip was simple and so enjoyable. My group of friends and I joined with another team from Seoul at the Gunsan ferry point in order to reach our destination. I was greeted with a view of the mountain as the ferry came closer to the Island.

During the ferry ride, we enjoyed ourselves with dancing, music

and everything. We reached the island in the afternoon, and then we started to get around the island by walking as well as with hired vehicles. By far the best way to explore Seonyudo is by bicycle, but the bicycle is little bit tough while crossing the next island by bridges, So, I would recommend renting bikes in the miniscule main town near the ferry dock. Once outside of town, you will ride past fishing villages, forested hills and hidden beaches. You might even see locals cleaning their fishing nets for the next day’s catch.

SEONYUDO ISLAND 지난달 나는 군산 부근에 위치한 선유도로 여 행을 갔다. 마침내 여행에 대해 글 쓸 시간이 났 다. 간단히 말하자면 선유도 여행은 경이로움 그 자체였다. 토요일 새벽 3시 55분에 일어나 서 전주로 출발하며 나의 여행이 시작됐다. 전 주에서 나는 친구와 그의 지인을 만나 함께 군 산가는 배를 탔다. 나는 한국의 청정한 자연 속 에서 주말을 보냈다. 나는 한국의 자연을 경험 한 적이 거의 없기 때문에 이번 여행이 정말 흥 분되었다. 선유도는 무녀도와 장자도를 포함하 는 고군산군도에 있는 하나의 섬이다. 500여 명 주민이 살고 있고, 섬들이 육지와 다리로 연 결되어 있다. 일단 전주에 도착하니, 나는 매우 즐거웠다. 친구들과 나는 서울에서 온 다른 팀 들과 목적지인 군산 선착장에서 합류했다. 배 가 선유도에 가까워짐에 따라 산 경치가 우리 를 반겨주었다. 배를 타고 있는 동안 우리는 노 래 부르고 춤추며 즐거운 시간을 보냈다. 오후, 섬에 도착하였고 우리는 걷거나 차를 타고 섬 주변을 돌아다녔다. 선유도를 여행하는 최고의 방법은 자전거를 타는 것이다. 하지만 자전거는 다리를 건너며 인근 섬으로 건너가는 동안에는 조금 힘들다. 그래서 선착장 부근 작은 마을에 서 오토바이를 대여하는 것을 추천한다. 일단 마을을 벗어나면 여러분은 어촌 마을과 숲이 우거진 언덕, 그리고 알려지지 않은 해변을 달 리게 될 것이다. 다음날 고기잡이를 위해 그물 망을 정비하고 있는 지역주민을 볼 수도 있다.

Our first night we had a beautiful dinner, Tamil Nadu regional food brought by our friends and their family made us feel that we were in our own native atmosphere. The next morning, we started to travel around the island again, but this time with hired motorbikes. Luckily, I had a good partner for roaming around island on the motorbike. We covered three islands connected with bridges and had many enjoyable moments.

In the afternoon, a part of our team had left the island for their next day duties. The rest of us planned to spend the second night on the island.

As the sun set, we played beach ball and it was really awesome! Within a few minutes, we became systematic players and an audience from various countries gathered around us to watch. It was really exciting. Later, we enjoyed an amazing dinner with our team members and then ventured off to the beach again with fireworks in hand and continued on p44

Farewell Compass and all its supporters Hello, I wanted to take a moment to thank all the writers, photographers, editors, translators, and readers who have supported and continue to support the Compass.

After two fantastic years, it’s time for me to leave Korea and my position at the magazine. I have truly enjoyed my time with the Compass and I appreciate having had the opportunity to work and party with all of you.

The constant turnover of talented, creative people from all over the world has made my experience in Korea and with the magazine so much more special. The writers of the magazine have the freedom to write about whatever gets them excited, and so much credit goes to all of our contributors who help fill every issue of the magazine with insightful, helpful, and entertaining pieces. I know I will miss Korea, my friends, and working with some of the most creative people I have ever met, but it’s time to move on and live somewhere that doesn’t allow me to drink until the sun comes up.

Thank you all Sincerely,

Jimi Cusick

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children. We had a very relaxing evening down by the water enjoying the stars and listening to music until we eventually wandered off to enjoy the night.

Eventually, I made it to the end of a trail - a beautiful deck leading out into the sea. I walked to the very end of the deck and just soaked in the stars. Then, we took the ferry to return home the next afternoon. Some of the friendliest people that I have ever met were on the island of Seonyudo. While many would not speak much English; they are genuinely interested in you and will try to interact with you. If you are in South Korea and want to get away from the cities for a few days, I highly recommend a trip to Seonyudo Island. I should acknowledge Mr. Karthik SP & his family, Dr. Sankarganesh & his family for organizing the trip and the delicious South Indian food. As well as the other lovable team members for this joyful trip. 첫날 밤 우리는 정말 맛있는 저녁을 먹었다. 친구들 과 가족들이 가져온 타밀나두 지역 별미는 우리가 마치 고향에 있는 듯한 느낌을 주었다. 다음날 다 시 섬 주변을 오토바이로 여행했고, 운 좋게도 좋은 파트너를 만나 섬 주변을 돌아다녔다. 우리는 다리 로 연결된 3개의 섬을 여행했고, 즐거운 순간이 많

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았다. 오후에는 우리 팀의 일부가 섬을 떠났다. 나 머지 일행은 섬에서 둘째 날 밤을 보내기로 계획했 다. 해가 질 무렵 우리는 비치볼을 했고, 그것은 정 말 즐거웠다. 몇 분이 지나 우리는 꽤 조직적인 플 레이를 했고, 그것을 보기 위해 우리 주변에 다양 한 나라에서 온 구경꾼이 모여들었다. 비치볼은 정 말 신났다. 이후에 우리는 팀원과 맛있는 저녁을 즐 겼고, 다시 해변으로 가서 불꽃놀이를 했다. 침대 로 들어가기 전까지 해변에서 별을 보며, 음악을 들 으며 낭만적인 저녁을 보냈다. 바다로 뻗어가는 듯 한 아름다운 부두의 끝까지 걸어가서 별 속으로 빠 져들었다. 다음날 오후 우리는 집에 돌아오기 위해 배를 탔다. 선유도 사람들은 내가 만나본 가장 친절 한 사람들이었다. 사람들이 영어를 잘 몰라도, 그들 은 진실로 여러분에게 관심을 가지고 교류하고자 한다. 만약 여러분이 한국에 있으면서 며칠간 도시 를 벗어나고 싶다면 나는 강력히 선유도 여행을 추 천한다. 나는 즐거운 이번 여행을 같이 한 사랑스런 팀원들 뿐 만 아니라 맛있는 인도 음식과 여행을 계 획한 카르티크 씨(Mr. Karthik SP) 가족과 상카르 가네쉬 씨(Dr. Sankarganesh) 가족에게 감사의 뜻 을 전한다.

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HAPPY TEETH - HEALTHY SMILE

Happy Teeth - Healthy Smile Written by Amy Joseph

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oing to the dentist can be a nerve-racking experience.

The task gets even more daunting when you’re living in a foreign country. At least, that’s how I felt.

I’ve lived in Daegu for just under 4 years, and I had always been too afraid of the dentist to try and find one here. However, in March, as much as I didn’t want to, I needed to go to the dentist. So, I started asking my friends for a reliable dental clinic that would provide the best care possible. My friend told me about a great clinic downtown with a dentist who studied at NYU and could therefore speak English. I was sold.

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HAPPY TEETH - HEALTHY SMILE New York Dental Clinic is conveniently located downtown across the street from the Novotel Hotel. The interior of the clinic is tastefully decorated in a most modern fashion.

There are windows lined along the walls of the clinic, letting in a lot of natural sunlight and offering you a place to gaze out as you are getting your dental work done. The clinic is filled with state of the art equipment, and everything is neatly organized, sterilized and ready to go. Computers are found at each chair to help ensure that each and every person that tends to you will get an upto-date summary of all your past visits, x-rays and procedures. This turned into just one of the ways New York Dental Clinic was able to help me feel more comfortable with my visit there.

One of my biggest concerns was how big the language barrier would be since I can hardly speak any Korean. However, upon meeting the staff, I realized that I did not need to worry about that.

Everyone was pleasant and ensured that all of my questions were answered. They addressed my concerns and made me feel at ease. Before each step, they told me what was happening and what other options I had. My biggest concern was how painful everything would be. In the end, pain turned out to be a non-issue. Everything they did was virtually painless because of the adept staff.

After finishing everything, my fears were so alleviated that I decided to go through with a more extensive procedure. I decided to have a crown bridge put in which would also include a tooth extraction and two root canals. My dentist, HongSik, made sure that I was comfortable at home as well as during everything at the clinic. With each visit to the clinic (about 8 total), I gained more admiration and appreciation for the level of professionalism and care they were offering for an affordable price.

I would highly recommend this clinic to anyone.

Throughout my entire recovery, the staff was on hand to make sure there were no complications.

They went above and beyond their duties to guarantee that I would have a first-rate experience while I was with them. So, the next time you have any problems, from a cavity to a broken tooth, know that you can always trust the friendly, professional staff at New York Dental Clinic!

THE YEOSU EXPO - A GLOBAL EFFORT

the Yeosu Expo: a Global Effort Written by Eric Gayle Photos taken by Eric using iPhone 4s

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ell, after reading a really negative report recently in The Korea Times newspaper, I’m now feeling like my little article here may be a little misguiding.

However, I must continue on with my initial thoughts and disclose to you that if you’re looking for a little weekend getaway, I recommend the Yeosu Expo. Sure, you’re going to get mixed reviews for any event, even this one, possibly even in this composition.

I headed up early on Saturday morning. Thankfully I was riding shotgun in my friend’s car. However, if you don’t have a friend with a car who wants to go, there are buses that can get you there. From Daegu it’s about a four-hour drive. But, it’s not a hard drive.

There are several rest stops along the way. Unfortunately, coffee shops don’t open early in Korea, so plan ahead :-/ It was around 10AM when we arrived. We were able to skip the lines because we had reserved our tickets online which is highly recommended if possible.

While it’s on my mind, and we’re talking about

reservations, I’ll get this out now (lest I neglect later).

You’re allowed to reserve two exhibits per day online.

Figure out which exhibits you want to see and reserve them. That’ll save you a LOT of time. I’ll give you some recommendations a little later in this piece.

So, what in the world is the Yeosu Expo? Well, I’m glad you asked. Honestly, before I went, I had no idea. The Yeosu Expo is an international cooperative effort to discuss marine environmental conservation. I know what you’re thinking. Ok, no..I don’t. But, I can speculate. Nevertheless, basically, this is a worldwide effort to discuss what our international friends are doing to preserve our marine (ocean and sea) wildlife, etc. Now, before you judge, let me say that while it was certainly educational, it was also quite interesting.

And, it was even more so interesting that I was travelling with a scientist!

So, a few details. Two days is recommended. Sure, you can get there early, check it out, and leave late.. but you’re certain to miss a lot. Lodging can be kind of pricey, but think of all you’ll save if you’re not splurg-

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Day one, check out the International Pavilion. You’ll see exhibits from a multitude of countries and their efforts to protect your earth. A couple that were really impressive to me were France and Singapore.

But, there were so many to choose from, including: Russia, Spain, Turkey, Germany, Australia, Thailand, et al. But, they’re all located in one huge pavilion, so it’s easy to go from one to the next. Also, there are various restaurants and coffee shops located throughout, so if you need a little break, you’ll have opportunity. And, the International Pavilion features an impressive screen on the ceiling which is 218 meters wide and 30 meters long, 6,324 units of 60 inches TVs combined altogether.

On day two, check out the individual pavilions.

We saw the Theme Pavilion, Samsung Pavilion, the Aquarium, the Robot Pavilion, and a few more. Be sure to go into the Sky Tower, as you’ll be able to view the entire expo from a sky-high, 360 degree angle. The Sky Tower is an old silo which has been converted to feature a 12 ton desalination tank on one side, observation deck on the other, and a pipe continued on p60

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FAREWELL TO JIMI CUSICK AND REBECCA SANCHEZ WE SAY

OUR EDITORS FOR THE PAST YEAR. THANKS FOR ALL THE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMPASS! YOU WILL BE MISSED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN! THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES!

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BATTLE OF THE BANDS - PHOTO REVIEW

SAMSUNG LIONS AUGUST SCHEDULE

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Samsung VS LOTTE

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Samsung VS LOTTE

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Samsung VS NEXEN

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HOW TO ORDER FOOD TUTORIAL An easy step-by-step guide on how to get food delivered right to your door.

How to Order Food Written by Brian M. Van Hise and Hyerin

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) Step 4

XX구

XX동

서구

중동

동구, etc...

두류동, etc...

수성구

여기 (Yogi)

달서구 Step 6 (name your food) Food

상동

Quantity

불고기 (bulgogi)

Street number + Building name + Apt Number

월성동

Step 7 (quantity) 하나랑 (1) hana rang

Step 8 (drinks)

세개 (3) say gay

맥주 (beer)

김밥 (kimbap)

네개 (4) nay gay

오렌지주스 (O.J.)

만두 (mandu)

여섯개 (6) yeoseot gay

돈까스 (tonkkatsu)

Step 9

콜라 (cola)

두개 (2) do gay

다섯개 (5) daseot gay

-인데요 (in-dae-yo)

Beverage

김치찌개 or 된장 찌개 (kimchi or bean soup) 떡볶이 (tteokpokki)

Step 5

사이다 (cider)

가져다 주세요. (ga-joe-da ju-se-yo)

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 여보세요 ( Yeobo say yo) You

You

여기 수성구 황금동 롯데캐슬 105 동 402호 인데요.

(Yogi [insert your Gu, Dong, and You street address here] in-dae-yo)

자장면 하나랑 볶음밥 하나 가 져다 주세요. ( JaJangMyun hana-rang pokkeum bab hana ga-joe-da ju-se-yo) (One JaJangMyun and one fried rice, please.) 그런데 얼마죠? (keuh-lun-dae ul-ma-joe? “How much is it?”)

(My address is SuSeongGu, Hwanggeum-dong, Lotte Castle, Building Restaurant 네.

105, Apt. #402) (nay “all right/goodbye”)

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EVENT CALENDAR

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AUGUST 2012 This is an overview of our August events. For more information on events in our calendar, check out the next two pages or email : events@daegucompass.com. Please email us your event information by August 15th for our September 2012 issue.

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Open Mic Night @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

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7 2 for 1 Wing Night @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

13th Busan International Rock Festivall @ Busan Samrak Riverside Park (8.3~8.5)

WED 1 Wednesday Night Trivia @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill Puppet Show ‘Magic Flute’ Summer Festival in Daegu @ Daegu Culture Art Center

8 Wednesday Night Trivia @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

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Sound of the Music @ Boseong Art Center

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Vienna Forever @ Keimyung Art Center

13th Busan International Rock Festivall @ Busan Samrak Riverside Park (8.3~8.5) Ultra Music Festival @ Seoul Jamsil Stadium

17th Busan Sea Festival @ Busan Beaches (8.1~8.9)

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17th Busan Sea Festival @ Busan Beaches (8.1~8.9)

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2 for 1 Wing Night @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

Maksim Mr. Vica Korea Tour 2012 @ Daegu Opera House

Super Sonic @ Seoul Olympic Stadium

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Open Mic Night @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill Non-verbal Musical “Yean Rigi” @ Donggu Arts and Sport Center (7.21-22)

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Wednesday Night Trivia @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

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Happy City of Waltz @ Duryu Park

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Café du Commerce “Beer Festival”@ Novotel Bar B2

5th Daegu International Jazz Festival @ Suseong Artpia (8.24~8.26) Dok Paper Doll Art Gallery @ Boseong Art Center

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FREE Concert @ 20:30-22:30 (Novotel Daegu Terrace Cafe)

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EVENT CALENDAR AUGUST 2012

Event Calendar AUGUST 1 - 31 WED-THU 8.1~8.9 17th Busan Sea Festival

FRI-SUN 8.3~8.5 13th Busan International Rock Festival

FRI 8.3 Sound of the Music Summer Festival in Daegu

Time: 8.1.~8.9 Price: Free Place: Haeundae Beach Ticket: 051-888-3392 http://www.seafestival.co.kr

Time: 8.3~8.5 Price: Free Place: Busan Samrak Riverside Park Ticket: 051-888-3395 http://www.rockfestival.co.kr

Time: 20:00 Price: 30,000w Place: Boseong Art Center Ticket: 053-765-5632 http://www.bongsanart.org

SAT 8.4 Vienna Forever – Summer Festival in Daegu

SAT 8.11 Indie Music Fiesta – Dyna’mic

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Time: 19:00 Price: R:60,000w / S:50,000w / A:40,000w / B:30,000w Place: Keimyung Art Center Ticket: 053)765-5632 http://www.kmuartcenter.kr

Time: 18:00 Price: 35,000w Place: Boseong Art Center Ticket: 070-8249-1053 http://www.bongsanart.org

EVENT CALENDAR AUGUST 2012

AUGUST 1 - 31 Event Calendar Time: 20:00 Price: R:30,000w / S:20,000w Place: Duryu Park Ticket: 053-422-1206

THU 8.16 Happy City of Waltz

http://artcenter.daegu.go.kr

Time: 8.22~8.26 Place: Boseong Art Center Ticket: 010-3330-5001 http://www.bongsanart.org

Time: 19:30 Price: VIP:88,000w / R:77,000w / S:55,000w / A:44,000w Place: Suseong Artpia Ticket: 053)744-5235 www.ssartpia.kr

Time: 17:00 Price: VIP:90,000w / R:70,000w / S:50,000w / A:40,000w Place: Keimyung Art Center Ticket: 1599-1980

WED-SUN 8.22~8.26 Dok Paper Doll Art Gallery

FRI-SUN 8.24~26 5th Daegu International Jazz Festival

SUN 8.26 White Night ‘Ensemble DITTO‘

http://www.kmuartcenter.kr

Time: Every THU - 20:3022:30 Price: Free Place: Novotel Daegu Terrace Cafe Ticket: 053) 664-1169

THU 20:30-22:30 FREE Concert Every Thursday

http://www.facebook.com/ NovotelDaegu

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THE YEOSU EXPO - A GLOBAL EFFORT organ that plays ‘the sound of the sea.’ Plus, they give you your very own Sky Tower coffee mug when you exit!

We ended the day at the Big-O Show (not what you may be thinking) is at least entertaining and worth staying for. It’s a huge ‘O’ that features a water screen with a laser light and fire show. During peak seasons, though, it gets incredibly crowded, so try to get there a few minutes early.

So, in summary: check it out! Be sure to visit the website to check on reserving your tickets, two main exhibits each day, and travel arrangements (http:// eng.expo2012.kr). By the way, I stayed at Y Ocean Hotel, which is about a five minute walk. But, there are also a few pensions you can check on. One that I saw was Yeosu Pension. Sorry..didn’t get a number.

The actual ‘festival’ aspect of the expo may actually be over by the time this article is printed, but the expo itself will continue. That just means you may be able to skip long lines and get your Iced Americano within 30 minutes. That was not my experience. Nevertheless, grab a group of friends who are ready for not only

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an entertaining, but also an educational experience, and head off to the Yeosu Expo, for what I considered a great time.

DAEGU ART VENUES

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

This is a guide to all the art centers in Daegu. Various art centers play a range of art performances: from musicals, nonverbal performances, operas, and classical plays. Check out our event calendar on p57 for some of the events playing this month.

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6. Bin (Italian)

9. Africa (Pasta & Coffee)

8. Hai Long Bay (Vietnamese)

Minature Golf

10. Long Bar

Cafe Francessco

La Bella Cucina (Italian) Dusan Ogori 두산오거리

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New York New York (Steak)

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.

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Main Entrance (5min walk to subway)

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

to Seomun Market Subway Station

BANGCHEON MARKET

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GEOJE ISLAND EXPLORED

Geoje Island Explored

Submitted by Sung Jun Lim

CAMP HENRY, South Korea

– A group of 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command servicemembers and civilians departed the parking lot of the Evergreen Club on Camp Walker bound for cultural tour at Geoje Island, South Korea. The trip was sponsored by a group of Korean nationals who are longstanding members of the Good Neighbor Program and organized by the 19th ESC Community Relations office.

The first stop was the Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., which is the second largest shipbuilder in the world and one of the "Big Three" shipbuilders of South Korea. “I didn’t know there was such a company that built ships here in Korea,” said Lt. Col. Rajesh Lobrecht, 19th ESC G-1 adjutant, who participated on tour with his three children.

After a 13-minute introductory video, the group boarded two DSME buses and took a driving tour of the company’s shipyard.

The group was informed that DSME boasts the largest dry-dock in the world. “The shipyard tour

was really nice,” said Romar Banzon, son of Lt. Col Roy Banzon.

“I’m trying to take engineering in college, so I’m interested in seeing them building these ships.”

Group members had the chance to look down from the observation point to get a sense of the company size, which is comprised of 25,000 workers and earned 11.4 billion dollars in 2010.“I am amazed and awed at the operation here. The ships are big, and the equipment they use is incredible,” Lobrecht said.

After the visit to the shipyard, the group boarded the buses bound for their next destination – lunch at the Beef Rack. The Beef Rack is a restaurant where Soldiers and civilians were able to select their own meet and side dishes and then cook them on small grills at their table. “We tried the bulgogi, kimchi, spicy chicken and rice,” said Spc. Lisa Taylor, who went

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GEOJE ISLAND EXPLORED on the tour with her husband and three kids. “We wanted to get out and see something different.”

The next stop of the tour was supposed to be Oedo Island, but due to high winds and rain, the tour guides made a quick adjustment and took the group to the village of Geoje where they toured the Kim Young-sam Presidential Archives and Exhibit Hall, which was named after the 14th President of South Korea. “I was a little disappointed that we couldn’t go to Oedo Island, but this is pretty nice. It allows us to get to learn a little more of Korean history,” Romar Banzon said.

The Exhibit Hall is housed in a modern two story stone building next to a traditional wood home that Kim Young Sam grew up in and featured a large assortment of artifacts from President Kim’s time in office that the group members got to interact with. The final stop for the Island tour was at the Geoje POW Camp, which opened its doors in 1951 to house Chinese and North Korean soldiers who were captured during the Korean War. “This place is more interesting than I expected,” said Dannielle Trevino, wife of James Trevino, 6th Signal Center.

The camp allowed Soldiers the opportunity to see firsthand a component of war that often goes unrecognized. The tour group was able to walk the grounds and see what life as a POW was like through exhibits illustrating fights, captures, surrenders and insurrections. “It had a lot of original artifacts that depict the actual history of what went on here,” Trevino said.

DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT GUIDE

Downtown Eats Drinks

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Photos by Ivan Broida, Vacquer Richard, Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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.

Bennigan’s

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

Berkeley

Map on p62

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053.421.8577 Everyday 11am-2am Pasta and Coffee

Bulzip

Map on p62

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

Map on p62

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

Caliente

Map on p62

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

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Map on p62

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053.426.2268 Everyday 11am – 4am Mexican & Bar

Club That

\ Won’t break the bank \ Who cares, hav’n funz \ \ \ \ Millionaire Club

Map on p62

DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT GUIDE \ \ \

Dijon 053-422-2426 11:30am-9:30pm French Mediterranean

Map on p62

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

Map on p62

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The Holy Grill 053-255-4048 11:00am-10:00pm Sandwiches and Tex-Mex

Map on p62

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JJ’s Bar and Grill 010-4013-9879 Tue-Sun 5pm – Late Tex-Mex and Burgers

Map on p62

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KoKoChon

(꼬꼬촌)

Double cheese and ramen!

Everyday 11am – 9pm Fried chicken and rice

Map on p62

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Lazy Diner

Interesting interior

Everyday 11am – 10pm Burgers and Breakfast

Map on p62

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Little Italia Chef studied in Italy.

Everyday 11am – 10pm Pasta and Wine

Map on p62

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Mies Container

Electronic music and Bacon Pizza Map on p62

Everyday 11am – 2am Pasta, Pizza, Salad

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DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT GUIDE

Mies Factory

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One of the busiest restaurants downtown.

Everyday 11am – 2am Pasta, Pizza, Salad

Pan Asia

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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

Quiznos Subs

Map on p62

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Near Banwoldang for all your sub needs.

Everyday 11am-9pm Subs and Sandwiches

Map on p62

Samcho-(Shovel Samgyeopsal)

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

Seoga & Cook

Map on p62

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

Seorae

Map on p62

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053.255.8970 Everyday 4pm– 4am Galmaegisal - Korean BBQ

TGIF

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

Map on p62

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

Map on p62

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

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Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT GUIDE \ \

Camapkaha

9’s, 7’s ~ great beer!

Everyday 11am – 9pm Uzbekistan & Russian Food

Map on p62

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Vin

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

Map on p62

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What!

Different flavored Samgyeopsal.

Map on p62

Everyday 11am – 1am Samgyeopsal - Korean BBQ

DOWNTOWN BARS AND CLUBS GUIDE

Downtown Bars & Clubs

Photos by Ivan Broida, Vacquer Richard, Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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.

Apple Lounge

\ Won’t break the bank \ Who cares, hav’n funz \ \ \ \ Millionaire Club

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Great interior and good drinks.

Everyday 6pm – 4am Cocktails, Electronic music, Wine

AU Lounge

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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Upscale and good for large groups.

Everyday 6pm – 4am Bottle service, trendy

Map on p62

Billi Bow & Dart

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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

Blue Ketchup \

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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

Bus Bar

Map on p62

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Theme bar, fun atmosphere.

Everyday 6pm – 4am Korean fusion food

Champs Sports Bar

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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New bar in town ~ They came to play.

Everyday 8pm – 4am Beer Pong, Darts, Air Hockey, Live Music

Map on p62

Communes \ Longest running bar in Daegu. A must go to.

Everyday 8pm – 4am Beer, Trivia Night, Sports

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Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

DOWNTOWN BARS AND CLUBS GUIDE

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Flower Bar Apple is the best!

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

Everyday 6pm – 4am Wine and Hooka Bar

Map on p62

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Club Frog

4am~headed to Frog?

Everyday 9pm – 4am Hip-hop / Dance / Party

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com Map on p62

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Gold Label

Good for large groups who drink.

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

Everyday 6pm – 3am Top 40 hits / Good Beer

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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Go Go Party

Everyone’s favorite bag drink!

Everyday 7pm – 4am Party / Hip-hop / Dance

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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Club G2

Upscale club, 17,000w cover.

Everyday 9pm – 4am Party / Hip-hop / Dance

Map on p62

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Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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

Map on p62

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Makgeoli

You should experience it once.

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

Map on p62

Everyday 6pm - 3am Traditional Korean Tavern

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DOWNTOWN BARS AND CLUBS GUIDE

MF Bar

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My Favorite bar ~ owners are cool!

Everyday 7pm - 4am Darts / Music Requests / Cheap Booze

Old Skool

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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Ghetto blaster!

Everyday 7pm - 4am Hip-hop / Dance / Pool

Club Pasha

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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3 : 1 Women to men ratio, always.

Everyday 9pm - 4am Large Club / Banging House Music

Teum Lounge

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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Classy lounge with a sexy, futuristic atmosphere.

Everyday 7pm – 3am Electronic Music

Thursday Party I

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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The best of the best go here.

Everyday 7pm – 4am Beer Pong, Darts, Danc’n

Thursday Party II

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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

Urban Club & Lounge

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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Live Music on the weekends.

Everyday 7pm – 4am Live Music, Darts, Hip-hop

Who’s Bob

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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The Bob.

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

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Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

RESTAURANTS AROUND TOWN

Compass Connoisseur

Check out these other great eats around town.

Suseong-gu

Indian

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.

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

Kyungpook Uni. area

Indian

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)

053.956.9940

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)

053.214.1916

Sang-in Dong The Holy Grill - Delivery in Daegu

Nepalese/Indian

Western

The Canadian owner of Daegu’s legendary downtown restaurant lived in Sangin Dong when he first arrived in Daegu back in 2000. Eleven years later, he’s opened his second location back in the neighbourhood where it all started. Epic hot sandwiches like the Philly Cheese Steak, Bacon & Cheese Holy Cow burger, Santo Burrito or the best selling Cajun Smothered Chicken. Eat it, take out or have it delivered to your school or home.

11:00am to 10:00pm everyday

053.633.6665

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HOTEL GUIDE

HOTEL HOTEL GUIDE GUIDE 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.

Downtown Area Hotels Novotel Daegu City Center Add : 대구광역시 중구 국채보상로 611번지 Tel : 053- 664-1111 Website : http://www.novoteldaegu.com Email : rsvn@novoteldaegu.com

Eldis Regent Hotel Add : 대구광역시 중구 동산동 360번지 Tel : 053-253-7711 Website : http://www.eldishotel.com/ Email : eldishotel@hanmail.net

Nam Gu Area Hotels Hotel the Palace Add : 대구광역시 남구 봉덕3동 688-1번지 Tel : 053-471-9911 Website : http://www.hotelthepalace.co.kr/ Email : no - online reservation system

Prince Hotel Add : 대구광역시 남구 대명2동 1824-2번지 Tel : 053-628-1001 Website : http://www.princehotel.co.kr/ Email : prince@princehotel.co.kr

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Near the nightlife Roomrates start at 150,000+ won (10% VAT will be added)

Fantastic all you can eat buffet!

Room rates start at 100,000won Close to Hyundai and Dongha Shopping

Near Camp Walker Room rates start at 99,000won Near Camp Walker Clean and Friendly

Room rates start at 105,000won Western and Korean rooms available

HOTEL GUIDE

HOTEL HOTEL GUIDE GUIDE Suseong Gu Area Hotels Daegu Grand Hotel Add : 대구광역시 수성구 범어1동 563-1번지 Tel : 053-742-0001 Website : http://www.taegugrand.co.kr Email : concierge@daegugrand.co.kr

Hotel Inter-burgo Add : 대구 수성구 만촌동 300번지 Tel : 053-6027-171, 173 Website : http://hotel.inter-burgo.com Email : feel20c@inter-burgo.com

Hotel Ariana Add : 대구광역시 수성구 두산동 200-1번지 Tel : 053-765-7776 Website : http://www.ariana.co.kr Email : arianahotel@nate.com

Dong Gu Area Hotels Hotel J’s Add : 대구광역시 동구 신천4동 326-1번지 Tel : 053-756-6601~10 Website : http://hotel-js.com/ Email : http://hotel-js.com/

10 min from Dongdaegu station

Room rates start at 240,000won One of the top hotels in Daegu

Room rates start at 330,000won Daegu Casino is open!

Room rates start at 110,000won

Across from Dongdaegu station Close to Express Bus Station

Room rates start at 160,000won Walking distance to KTX & Express Bus

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