September 2011 Daegu Compass by The Daegu Compass

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p8 - Daegu Opera Festival p14 - Daegu Top 10 Stuff to do p22 - Korean Traditional Markets p28 - Rugby World Cup 2011 p30 - Gold Panda / Perfume Genius p34 - GoodAssMusic (Review)

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p60 - Subway Map p61 - Daegu Culture Theatres p62 - Downtown Daegu Map p64 - Kyungpook & EXCO MAP p65 - Suseong-gu Map p66 - Suseong Lake Map p68 - Seomun Market Map p71 - Apsan Map

et outta’ dodge p20 - Juwangsan National Park p50 - Destination China p52 - Hani Hotel & Guesthouse

hh..that’s how it works p40 - How-to-Daegu : Makgeolli

seful information p16 - IAAF WC Daegu 2011 p23 - Health : AIDS Myth vs Fact p32 - Dental Care p48 - Daegu Banks p54 - Samsung Lions Home Games p57 - Event Calendar p80 - Hotel Guide

Cover photo by Aygul Sarvarova (Suseong Lake Fountain at Night)

DISTRIBUTION AND CREDITS

Distribution Hotels

Downtown

Novotel Inter-burgo Exco Inter-burgo Manchon Daegu Grand Hotel +more coming soon

Thursday Party 1 & 2 Greeks Kebabs Traveler’s Bar & Grill CHAMPS Sports Bar Mies (both locations) Go Go Vinyl Who’s Bob Bennigans Maldives Caliente club JEEEP Blue Ketchup The Holy Grill Take-out

Pohang Tilt Bar and Grill

Busan All Thursday Party bars

Incheon Airport Visitor Desks

Club THAT +More

Around Daegu Camp Walker Camp Henry Camp Carroll Hami Mami’s Holy Grill Take-out Sangin Hagwons Universities All Public Schools +More

Daegu is very spread out. We need your help with distribution. Email us at: info@daegucompass.com to find out how you can help. Thanks folks!

Editor’s Notes

Publisher Managing Editor

Hi Daegu,

Annie Hong Assistant Editor Creative Director Scott McLaughlin Lee Won-tak Graphic Designers

This is the sixth anniversary issue of the Daegu Compass. This is an exciting issue. Loads of information to help you with your time in Daegu. New maps, restaurant guide, how-to article and much more. Plus, look on p69 to see how you can win a free round-trip ticket to Cebu, Philippines. We hope everyone had fun at the 2011 Daegu IAAF World Championships. We are looking for a new Assistant Editor as Annie Hong has moved on in her journey of life. Thanks for all your help Annie. We want to thank our Sponsors and ask you to contribute. The Compass still needs a lot of work and with your help, we can create awesomeness. Please email me: yuri@daegucompass.com Thanks, Lee Yu-ri and the Daegu Compass team

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OPERA FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Daegu International Opera Festival as center for operas in Asia Submitted by the International Daegu Opera Festival

The Daegu International Opera Festival (DIOF) is the most well-known music festival in Korea and a source of pride for the people of Daegu. It is also the biggest international opera festival in Asia. It is beloved and cherished for its high quality performances. The festival’s high standards of quality have led it be ranked first place in the field of Music by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Fiscal Support Project in 2006. It was also recognized as the best festival of 2010. There has been remarkable progress since it was launched in 2003. The festival has presented various operas from all over the world , employing high quality domestic and foreign cultural infrastructure, which enables it to serve as a hub for the performance culture in Asia and naturally leads it to the world famous theaters in Europe. It has gained an international reputation in the past few years. The Daegu Intenational Opera Festival will continue to strive to take the lead in collaboration with other theaters both in Korea and abroad and to present its vision for advancement to Europe to make Korean opera globalized.

Submitted by the International Daegu Opera Festival

Aida

A grand and stirring opera about treason and the victory of immortal love. The Verdi masterpiece Aida will announce the grand opening of the 9th Daegu International Opera Festival. Three fully experienced local production groups will put forth their very best to showcase the opera Aida this year. The audience will be immersed in the story of an ill-fated love between the Egyptian general Radames and the captured Ethiopian princess Aida. The opera is filled with beautiful orchestral melodies, a large scale chorus, dazzling ballet performances, and grand sets. The best known arias of Aida, especially Ritorna Vincitor and Marcia Trionfale, among others resonate with citizens of Daegu as the city is hosting the 2011 IAAF World Championships. Main Arias • Celeste Aida (Act 1, Radames) • Ritorna vincitor (Act 1, Aida) • Marcia Trionfale (Act 2) “Return victorious! Can my lips pronounce language so impious? Wish him victor o’er my father-O’er him who wages war but that I may be restored to my country?…” Radames, general of the Egyptian army, goes to war with Ethiopia. Princess Amneris of Egypt, who is expecting to marry Radames when he returns victorious, becomes furious to realize that Radames is in love with her slave, Aida who was a princess in Ethiopia. Radames returns triumphantly, with prisoners of war including the King of Ethiopia, Amonasro, Aida’s father. Amonasro persuades Aida to escape with him after they trick Radames into revealing the secret information of the Egyptian army. Princess Amneris then appears at the wrong moment and Radames desperately tries to help Aida and her father flee. Amneris promises to save Radames if he renounces his love for Aida. He refuses and is sentenced to death as a traitor. Radames is sentenced to be sealed alove in a tomb. Aida learnes of his sentence and decides to share his fate. She waits for him at the tomb, and they share their love and their last moments together. 6

OPERA FESTIVAL PROGRAM

The 9th Daegu International Opera Festival Opera, Aria of Victory

Sep.29 (Wed) ~Oct.29 (Sat)

MAIN OPERAS

Aida

DIOF Organizing Committee & Keimyung Opera Company & Daegu City Opera, Korea

Don Pasquale

Daegu Opera House, Korea

The Abduction from the Seraglio

(Die Entf端hrung aus dem Serail) DIOF Organizing Committee, Korea & Ankara State Theatre, Turkey

The City Love Song Masquerade

Sep.28 (Wed.) - Sep.30 (Fri.) 7:30pm Oct.1 (Sat.) 3pm Keimyung Art Center Oct.7 (Fri.) 7:30 Oct.8 (Sat.) 3pm Daegu Opera House Oct.13 (Thu.) 7:30pm Oct.15 (Sat.) 3pm Daegu Opera House

Daegu Opera House, Korea

Oct.21 (Fri.) 7:30pm Oct.22 (Sat.) 3pm Daegu Opera House

(Un Ballo In Maschera) The National Opera of Korea & DIOF Organizing Committee, Korea

Oct.28 (Fri.) 7:30pm Oct.29 (Sat.) 3pm Daegu Opera House

OPERA COLLECTION <Child> Boony Boony Friends

DIOF Organizing Committee & Suseong Artpia, Korea

Oct.8 (Sat.) 11am, 2pm - Oct.9 (Sun) 2pm, 5pm Yonggi hall, Suseong Artpia

Don Pasquale

Daegu Opera House, Korea

Oct.7 (Fri.) 7:30 - Oct.8 (Sat.) 3pm Daegu Opera House

<Region> The Eternal Flame

Ul-san Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, Korea

Oct.19 (Wed) - Oct.20 (Thu.) 7:30pm Yonggi hall, Suseong Artpia

Amici Art Company, Korea

Oct.25 (Tue) - Oct.26 (Wed.) 8pm Auditorium, Daegu Donggu Art & Sports Center

<Classic> Dido and Aeneas

OPERA FESTIVAL PROGRAM

OVERSEAS EXPANSION OPERA Madam Butterfly

Apr.30(Sat.) 7:30 (Madama Butterfly) DIOF OrganizMay 4 (Wed.) 8pm ing Committee, Korea & Karlsruhe Karlsruhe National National Theatre, Germany Theatre

SPECIAL EVENTS The 2nd Vocal Concours for the Amateurs

N/A

Opera Festival Preview

DIOF Organizing Committee & Korean Pops Orchestra, Korea

Der Fliegende ollander (Wagner) > Audition <Opera Class> Culture & Opera Russian Bis-Quit Ensemble Closing Concert & Daegu International Opera Festival Awards 10

N/A

Amici Art Company, Korea

Bis-Quit

DIOF Organizing Committee & Daegu Waltz Orchestra

Aug.6 (Sat) Daegu Opera House

Aug.31 (Wed.) Park of National Debt Repayment Movement Oct.8 / Oct.15 / Oct.22 (Sat.) 1pm The 3rd floor of Daegu Opera House Oct.25 (Tue) - Oct.26 (Wed.) 8pm Auditorium, Daegu Donggu Art & Sports Center Oct.11 (Tue.) 7:30pm Kkoekkori geukjang, Daegu Childhall Oct.29 (Sat.) 6pm Daegu Opera House

OPERA FESTIVAL PROGRAM

TICKETS

Main Opera

Opera Collection

· Aida · Don Pasquale · The Abduction from the Seraglio · Masquerade

R seat 70,000won S seat 50,000won A seat 30,000won B seat 20,000won C seat 10,000won

· The City Love Song

R seat 50,000won S seat 40,000won A seat 30,000won B seat 20,000won C seat 10,000won

· classic> Dido and Aeneas

R seat 40,000won S seat 30,000won A seat 20,000won B seat 10,000won

· Child> Boony Boony Friends

R seat 20,000won S seat 12,000won

· Region> The Eternal Flame

FREE

Reservations can be made on the Interpark website at ticket.interpark.com or by calling 1544-1555; or call the DIOF Organizing Committee at 666-6111. Aida

Don Pasquale

Masquerade

Boony Boony Friends

The Abduction from the Seraglio

The Eternal Flame

The City Love Song

Dido and Aeneas

THE HOLY GRILL TAKE-OUT REVIEW

ThetarHoly Grill t a fresh

Take-Out

Written by Lee Flory Photos by Greg Laychak

n Downtown Daegu, The Holy Grill was a true standout. In an area where countless establishments offer their takes on Western cuisine, The Grill was always a cut above. When they recently closed up shop, foreigners and native Koreans alike let out a collective gasp. Luckily, the great, high quality foods that we all still crave are now available at The Holy Grill TakeOut in Sang-In Dong. It may be a change in scenery, but not a single iota of flavor has been lost. Owner Aaron Laforest does not consider this a “move” or a “change of location.” Instead, it is a completely fresh start. He explains that the Downtown spot had run its course and that he wanted to strip things down and “take it to the people.” While it may have been the food that we all remember about the Downtown location, the fact is that it was always a restaurant/bar. When it comes to operating a business, Mr. Laforest’s passion is food. He created the entire menu and all of the recipes on it himself.

Beyond that, he takes a great deal of pride in serving the best quality items possible. It is in this way that he was able to pare down the sizeable menu of his old restaurant and offer only what he believes to be his tastiest sandwiches and let the aforementioned quality speak for itself (it does). Bear in mind that these are gourmet sandwiches. There is a world of difference between the TLC put

into the food preparation at The Holy Grill Take-Out and the fast food joints that are so prevalent in Daegu. The ingredients are fresh as can be. All the bread is made daily by a locally owned bakery. You can bet that the components of anything you choose to order

are top-notch, from the meat, to the bread to the multitude of herbs and spices that go into each dish. There are five sandwiches available on the menu, any one of which will leave you satisfied. The Philly cheese steak which I ordered was fantastic. Way too big to eat without a knife and fork, this monster comes piled high with onions, bell peppers, mushrooms and of course, perfectly cooked slices of beef. After letting in cool down for a minute or so, the melty cheese congealed just a bit, drawing everything together so that each bite was a flavor explosion. The toasted hero roll that it was served on absorbed all of the drippings without getting the slightest bit soggy. The friend who joined me for dinner ordered the Holy Cow, which by now simply must be regarded as the best burger in the city. It consists of two big beef patties, blocks of aged cheddar cheese, thick slices of apple wood bacon and fresh lettuce and tomatoes. It is a sight to behold. Don’t even think about taking out the extra-long toothpick that holds everything in place until you make a bit of a dent in it. The other items are the Cajun Smothered Chicken Sandwich, the Santo Burrito and The Californian, which is The Holy Grill’s awesome take on a chicken club. The portions are all extremely

THE HOLY GRILL TAKE-OUT REVIEW generous, so you are getting your money’s worth no matter what. A large size of any sandwich costs 6,900 Won while a regular size is only 4,900. Both single and group sets are also available, and they can save you a bit of money. A single, which consists of any sandwich + fries + a soda costs 9,900 Won. It costs 28,000 for a set for three, 37,000 for four and 45,000 for five. The set options are great to keep in mind if you are considering a delivery, and, by the way, The Holy Grill Take-Out will deliver anywhere in Daegu. Sang-In Dong is a little out of the way for many of us, but thankfully that doesn’t have to prevent you from experiencing this great food. You can also call way ahead and schedule a delivery for a specific time to your home or office. Very reasonable delivery charges do apply.

sphere. The Holy Grill TakeOut is open every day from 11am to 10pm, and deliveries are made from 11am to 9pm. It is located just a block away from the Sang-In Home Plus, so if you plan to visit you can either direct your cab driver there or take the red line to Wolbae Station or Sang-In Station (The Grill is equidistant from either, so make your

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Mr. Laforest points out that if a Korean person were visiting Canada (or the States) and he or she had a craving There are five sandwiches available on for Korean food, the menu, any one of which will leave they probably would Although it is called rather not eat at a the Holy Grill Takeyou satisfied. Korean restaurant Out, there is seating run by Westerners. available if you feel Think of that the next time you get like eating in. The space is small decision based on what direction a hankering for a taste of home; and immaculate. Two tables sit you are coming from). Also, be The Holy Grill Take-Out is the next to the exposed brick of either on the lookout for new locations most authentic Western food you wall and along the large front popping up in the near future. will find in Daegu. window there are three stools and Mr. Laforest a long, high table. Another large intends to window separates the kitchen/ open more prep area so if you look past the Holy Grill counter you can peek in and get Take-Outs a glimpse of the process behind in as many your meal.A running tally of the relevant number of items ordered for the Daegu neighmonth is kept on a dry-erase borhoods as board next to the counter which possible. In is fun to check out (for the record, fact, a new the Cajun Smothered Chicken downtown currently has the lead). Overall it spot is in is very comfortable so don’t rule the works out having a seat and enjoying the now and will amiable service and cool atmobe open in 13

STUFF TO DO - DAEGU TOP 10

Daegu Top 10

Aspan Mountain. Calling all hiking enthusiasts, the masses have spoken and it would appear that Aspan is the Written by Ciara Keenan place to be. One Daegu Compass reader James Herr went as far as to K, so we all know that Daegu say; “I have hiked many a mounis one of, if not the best place tain in my day but finding one that to be in South Korea. compares to this – impossible.” You heard it here first. From the cultured to the downright crazy, living or visiting Daegu can be a guaranteed adventurous experience.

Stuff to do

we should all get involved! Kicking of in three weeks, Daegu is set to come alive so don’t miss out. Tickets are still available from the outlet downtown so get yourself in gear.

We here at the Daegu Compass hear so much about the amazing things people get up to in and around the city. So rather than compile a list of things we think you may like to do, we took to the streets to get the word from the horse’s mouth…so to speak! And here are our results;

Partying. A clear majority spoke of their love for the vibrant nightlife downtown Daegu has to offer. From the popular MF bar to Thursday Party, our readers have been to and experienced the good, the bad and the downright ugly. Duryu Park. Another huge hit with our readers. If it’s relaxing with some chicken and a few friends, a romantic stroll or for a bit of quiet time, it seems the people of Daegu cannot get enough of Duryu park. 14

Samsung Lions Game. Baseball, you can love it or loathe it but at least take time to experience it Daegu style. A few beers, a few friends, an awesome atmosphere equals a guaranteed memorable experience. Shopping. In the fashion capital of South Korea, we are kind of spoilt for choice. Weather its downtown in the underground or in a local neighborhood there are bargains to be had. Looking fabulous with a budget that is maybe not so flamboyant is oh so very doable. Universities. Yes many a reader enjoys a nice visit to the academic institutions on offer. As Jillian Corfe put it; “This may sound weird however each university area has its own vibe…Besides that the areas usually great for people watching because all ages of people go to hang out or eat.” IAAF. Although not a permanent fixture to Daegu, the idea is that

Temples. Temples are a popular choice and with the variety on offer you will be spoilt for choice. Follow Caitlin Mc Quaids advice and, “Get yo Buddha on at Dogwha-sa.” Gangster!! Suseong Lake. This is a sure must. For a free and fun night out be sure to check this out! By day it makes for a lovely walk or rent a swan and race your friends in the lake. At night there is a spectacular laser show which kicks of at 8.30pm and again at 9pm. The best part of all is…it’s free!

Festivals. There is always a variety of festivals happening across Daegu. One to watch out for in the coming weeks is the Jazz festival. It’s guaranteed to be a good time and happening in a place near you! So there you have it, the voice of the people has spoken. Be sure to do everything on the list at least once, experience it all.

Team America visited Camp Walker and the Daegu Compass had the privilege to meet the athletes. Left to right : Jennifer Simpson (1500m), Jill Camarena-Williams (Shot Put), Hyleas Fountain (Heptathlon-2008 Silver Beijing), Michelle Carter (Shotput), Ashton Eaton (Decathlon-indoor WR holder). Go Team America!

Directions Daegu Stadium

Grand Park Station (Daegu Subway Line 2) Exit 5 Take Bus 849-1 or 939 to Daegu Stadium Take Taxi : say, “Daegu Stadium ga ju say yo.”

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DAEGU WINE CLUB

A touch of class:

The Daegu Wine Club

inding something to do in Korea can be a challenge on occasion, particularly if one wants to do something rather sophisticated. When I first heard about the Daegu Wine Club, I thought “A couple of people, a cheap bottle of wine or two and crackers and cheese.” Then I was told it was a jacket and tie event. “Pretentious much?” I asked myself. But I was bored, and knew a couple of people who were going to the event. So I picked up a nice cabernet sauvignon, threw on a jacket, shirt and tie (yes, and pants) and hopped a cab. I arrived at the building, expecting to see a typical low-rise hogwan apartment. Nope. Beautiful building, great location only steps from the Beomeo subway station. A couple of people were waiting around outside as well, appropriately attired, so I asked if they were waiting for the Wine Club meeting as well. They were, and so we buzzed up and found ourselves in the elevator on the way to the 24th floor.

Written by Matt Doyon Korean review by Sangdae Kim Photos courtesy of Maninder Saini

We were among the first guests to arrive, and I was introduced to the host by a friend, Mani.

Aquila shook my hand and heartily thanked us all for coming. His apartment is one of the nicest I’ve personally seen in Korea. A very nice selection of wine was laid out and as, snacks were assembled, wine was poured, guests arrived and conversation began in earnest. Here was the kind of the sophisticated adult gathering I’ve truly missed while in Korea. Not drunken debauchery, like going downtown on a Friday night, not quiet intimacy like having a couple pints at the local. The requirement of jacket and tie for men, finer clothes for women made the evening that much less like a typical Friday night. Meeting new people, trying a new vintage, noshing without looking like a glutton. For a small entry fee which covered wine and snacks, it was well worth

it. I look forward to the next event with anticipation! And if you too seek an evening of class and style, join the Daegu Wine Club facebook page and come out to the next event! It’s well worth wearing a tie!

This is a Korean perspective of the Daegu Wine Club. We hope that you and a Korean friend will join us for our next event. Check facebook for more details. 항상 나를 챙겨주고, 파티가 있을 때 마 다 초대해주고, 내가 제일 좋아하는 아키 라(Aquila), 덩치에 맞지 않게 친절하고 다 정한 맛베(Matveh), 매너 좋은 교수님 애 런(Aaron), 나이는 한참 어리지만 누나 같은 레이첼(Rachael), 진짜 가수 사카라 (Shakara), 볼때마다 항상 나를 즐겁게하 는 새넌(Shannon), 키스틴(Kirsten)...등등. 이모든 친구들을 알게 해준 와인 파티 플 래너 마니(Maninder) 나는 현재 대구(한국)에서 밴쿠버, 시드니, 런던, 뉴욕에서 즐길 법한 외국 문화를 체 험하고 있다. 현재 페이스북 그룹에는 대구와인클럽이라 는 그룹이 있는데, 현재 지난 1월 28일 와 인파티까지 총 5번의 파티가 이어지고 있 다. 대구 중심가나 일부지역에선 외국인 을 쉽게 볼 수 있는데, 최근 몇 년동안 국 내 거주 외국인들이 급격히 늘면서 그들 도 타국에서 자신들만의 문화적 커뮤니티 를 형성하고 대구의 또다른 문화를 만들어 나가고 있다.

DAEGU WINE CLUB 그들은 스포츠, 연극 등 각 분 야에서 자신만 의 취미, 문화 생활을 접하고 있는데, 그 중 하나가 대구와 인클럽이다. 대구와인클럽 은 현재 외국 인들이 주를 이루고 있지만, 참가 자격에는 제한이 없어 와인을 좋아하 거나 파티를 통해 사람들을 만나고 싶거나 그 자체를 즐 기고 싶은 사 람이라면 누구 나 참여 할 수 있다. 와인파티 를 통해 다양 한 와인의 맛과 향, 그리고 종류를 알 수 있고, 사람들과 어울리며 파티 분위기도 느껴볼 수 있다. 또 와인과 곁들여 먹는 치즈, 스낵 은 개인적으로 가장 좋아하는 부분이다. 페이스북을 통해 우연히 외국인들이 와인파티를 연다는 소식을 접 하고, 호기심에 참석 하였다가 언어는 잘 통하지 않았지만, 친절하 게 대해주었던 친구들 덕에 지금까지 몇 회에 걸쳐 참석하는 고정 멤버가 되었다. 또 와인파티로 인해 친해진 친구들이 여러 파티에 초대해주고 있어 요즘 주말은 거의 파티홀릭으로 지내고 있다. 지난 4, 5번째 파티의 경우 참가자가 거의 5, 60명을 넘어섰다. 그에 비해 장소가 협소하였지만, 모두들 즐겁워 하는 듯 보였다. 하 지만, 아직 한국인의 경우 참여율이 적은데 그 이유가 외국인에 대 한 두려움(언어에 대한 두려움), 또는 외국인에 대한 잘못된 편견 때문에 꺼리는 경향이 없지 않다고 본다. 어학연수를 다녀와서 경 험이 있는 몇 명을 제외하고는 한국인이 손에 꼽을 정도다. 일부 는 이렇게 말한다. “언어가 안통해서..” , “영어에 자신이 없어 서..” 그러나, 여기는 한국이다. 그들은 외국인이지만 단지 한국 땅에 살고 있는 외국인일 뿐 한국에 적응해 이곳 사람들과 함께하 고 싶은 사람들이다. 단기든 장기든 한국까지 와서 한국인과 어울 리는 걸 꺼려 할 사람은 많지 않다고 본다. 단지 기회가 없을 뿐. 그리고 누구나 적극적이면서 너무 지나치지 않는다면 싫어할 사람 이 없다고 본다. 나의 친구들 중 몇 명은 이렇게 말한다. “한국말 못해서 미안하다...”고. 그들도 미안해 할 필요 없고, 우리도 부끄 러워 할 필요 없다. 영어야 하다보면 느는 거고, 안되면 내가 한국 말 가르쳐주면 된다. 지금은 거의 서양식의 파티형식에 가깝지만, 한국인의 참여도가 높 아져 개인적으로는 한국음악이나 음식도 함께 했으면 한다. 앞으로도 와인파티는 계속 될 것이고, 다음 파티 때는 더 많은 한 국인, 다양한 국가 사람들과 광범위한 유대관계를 다지며 더 멋진 파티를 기대해본다...

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JUWANGSAN NATIONAL PARK

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Written and photographed by Lara Jones

f you haven’t left the concrete jungle of the city to check out Korea’s national parks, you’re missing out. Spending some time in the Korean countryside is the perfect way to balance out those soju-drenched 5 am noraebong sessions.

Small, uncongested, and definitely underrated Juwangsan National Park lies northeast of Daegu in Gyeongsangbuk-do province. It was a wonderful place in summer, but I’d be willing to bet it’s incredible in the fall as mountains of hardwood trees abandon their lush greens for vivid colors reminiscent of giant piles of skittles. Arriving at the entrance to Juwangsan, I was struck by an unobstructed view of Giam, enormous vertical limestone rockfaces that rise straight up out of ground, making a regal and magnificent backdrop behind quaint rice fields and farmland. There’s a legend about these rocks, and the others in the park, but I’ll let you solve that mystery because I forgot

exactly what they are. The staff at the national park office (located above the Juwangsan bus terminal) was incredibly friendly, accommodating, and determined to help despite their limited English skills. The path to the trail and Daejeonsa temple was lined with restaurants serving mountain vegetable fare and makkeoli, true to Korean hiking fashion, except most of these restaurants offered a bite of pah-jeon, service to all who passed. I never met a pah-jeon I didn’t like, but the pancakes here were exceptionally great. Another treasure of Juwangsan is its “flowerstones,” rocks with imbedded patterns in flower shapes that are the result of a rare geologic coincidence, like some kind of natural petroglyph. Because they are believed to have special properties, artisans polish them up nicely and carve a custom wooden stand for each one in a tradition known as “suseok” or rock viewing. For hiking, there’s something for everyone: easygoing folk can take a pretty flat promenade past three cool waterfalls, a couple of caves, and several more impressive, legendary rock

formations in 3 or 4 hours. If you want more of a “hike,” there are plenty of longer, more challenging options to be had, too. Nearby Jusanji is a quaint manmade lake (no swimming, sadly) a short bus ride from the park main gate. Fall is definitely the best time to visit both the park and the lake. Go. And if you don’t make it to Juwangsan this fall, at least make sure you go somewhere to lay your eyes on the fall colorshow!

Getting There: Buses from Daegu run from the Dongbu Bus Terminal directly to the Juwangsan entrance and take about 2.5 hours (7:40, 10:40, 1:45; 14,500 won). If you want to get a super early start, you can make it a day trip, or stay at one of the minbak across the street from the Juwangsan Bus Terminal and Park Office (30,000 won a night).

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TRADITIONAL KOREAN MARKETS vegetables. The cold noodle dish ‘naengmyeon’ is a cheap and delicious way to refuel during the rummaging and can be found at any of the many food stands. Chilseong Market near the river to the east of downtown has an abundance of treasures waiting to be bartered for. Beautifully inlaid rice bowls, second hand sofas and dusty old cabinets sit along a few tatty streets that are home to a busy community of market traders. Curiosity here will be rewarded with intrigue and hospitality, friendliness will be replied in kind and a smile will invariably make you a new friend.

More than you bargained for Written and photographed by Jon Tamlyn

Surrounded by the towering neonclad buildings of downtown and the resonating choruses of k-pop and scantily dressed girls who parade their store’s products along the busy streets, it can be a little difficult sometimes to remember that you are just a short distance away from a number of famous traditional markets. While the atmosphere at Seomun Market and Chilseong Market may be somewhat less refined, (think soybean soup and dog-togo), these places offer much in variety. And while they lack some of the modern day glitz and glamour of their downtown competitors, they are no less vibrant and offer a timely reminder that a traditional way of life in Korea lives on.

Seomun Market, sitting where Daegu’s old west gate once stood, is the city’s oldest and largest market. A short walk through any of its many alleyways and you’ll encounter a store for just about everything. Some are under cover and behind closed doors, others consisting only of wooden carts manned by elderly local women busying themselves with piles of nameless weird and wonderful

Yangyeongsi, or Yakjeon Golmok (Daegu Herb Market), is a medicinal herb market which can be found just one kilometer south of Daegu Station. Started sometime around 1650, this internationally recognized center for herbal medicine is held twice yearly, and together with the 300 wholesale and retail herb stores that line the street and neighbouring alleyways, Yangnyeongsi sells 40 per cent of all the medicinal herbs sold in South Korea. Along this street an exhibition center can also be found. Here you can take a journey through Daegu’s history as a prominent player in Asia’s popular herbal medicine market. An afternoon spent roaming around any of Daegu’s traditional markets will give you the opportunity to meet locals who fall way below the radar of the city’s clap and clamour, catwalk downtown culture. Old Korean women complete with perm and all manners of flowery baggy pants await you with curious eyes and a beaming

smile. They will delight in your enthusiasm for their culture and take no trouble in guiding you around their treasure troves. A few hours here will quickly remind you that you are indeed in a foreign land. The English signs disappear, neon is absent and the polished modern exteriors are replaced by open sacks of ginseng, dried squid, colourful open fronted stores and the gentle attempts of market folk vying for your attention.

To find Chilseong Market, take subway line 1 (red line) for Ansim. It is three stops from Banwoldang. To find Seomoon Market, take subway line 2 (green line) for Munyang. It is just one stop from Banwoldang. To find Daegu Herb Market, take subway line 1 (red line) for Ansim. After one stop get off at Jungangro Station and leave from exit 1 and walk straight for about 200m.

HEALTH INFORMATION

HIV & AIDS Myth vs Fact Submitted by LJ Urology Translated by Yujeong Lee

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Virus is the virus which precedes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). Usually, it is called HIV or HIV infection when you are infected with this virus. Recently, medicine has been developed, which strongly controls this virus. So even though you are infected with HIV, there’s no difficulty in your daily life with proper treatment. It’s a chronic disease like high blood pressure or diabetes.

1. If you take an elevator with AIDS patient - HIV doesn’t spread in the air. 2. If you share foods with AIDS patient or shake hands with them or kiss on their cheek or lips -There’s no HIV on skin or in sweat and saliva. 3. If AIDS patient cough or sneeze in front of you -HIV has never been found in phlegm or nasal mucus. 4. If you sit on the toilet seat right after AIDS patient used or swim or take a sauna with them. -HIV dies easily in the air, and even if it’s in urine or feces, it’s too little to infect people. 5. If you eat the foods made by the chef having AIDS -HIV infection has nothing to do with saliva, skin, sweat and so on. However, what if the cook gets a cut and his blood drops in the food? Also,

You don’t need worry in this case. Human’s digestive system has an ability to sterilize such virus. 6. If you donate your blood -The needle for blood donation is disposable so you don’t need to worry about infection. The needle for tattoo or piercing, however, which is not sterilized, is able to transmit AIDS virus. 7. If you’re sucked by the mosquito which sucked the blood of AIDS patient. -HIV can’t survive in the body of insects. 8. If you hang out with AIDS patient or visit his/her place -Even if you live with him/her, there’s least possibility to be infected HIV Even though you have sex with AIDS patient couple of times, it doesn’t mean that you would get AIDS right away. The best prevention is using condom.

DAEGU THEATRE TROUPE

Getting on board for a Streetcar Named Desire Along for the ride are Troupe regulars Ed Minges as Stanley Kowalski, Alex Hernandez as Stella Kowalski and Lorna Camacho as Blanche.

fter a very busy summer the Daegu Theatre Troupe is back and excited to be prepping their next production: A Streetcar Named Desire. Director Stevie Baker has long been a fan of the Tennessee Williams classic and the inspiration to do it here in Daegu came almost a year ago. "Being a fan of the show since I was very young, I jumped at the chance to see a Korean language version last April. It was a great experience and I was totally enthralled." "This year, I really wanted to keep the playfulness of Daegu Theatre Troupe shows alive, but I also wanted to take us in a new direction. I thought it would be really great to do something a little out of the ordinary for us and tackle a modern classic."

New to the Troupe is Brian McTaggart, who will be playing Mitch in his very first theatrical performance . "I've always wanted to be in a play and I've always admired the work of Tennessee Williams. For me, doing this now will be easier than doing one in the future. One thing crossed off the bucket list, so to speak. “ Alex Hernandez' reasons for auditioning were a little different,“I wanted to be part of this production because I was intrigued by the story of a woman going mad in a time when a woman was brushed aside for having just "nerves" or deviant behavior. The play is controversial for its time, forthcoming with its themes of gender, violence and madness. With the backdrop of being in Korea, I think it would make for an interesting take on an American classic.”

Written by Glenn Lane Photos by Myrna Chicas

That cast, and certainly director Stevie Baker's, excitement was easy to see. “The show is a challenge, but the cast is fantastic and it is a show that is rarely played by people in the proper age range so I'm ecstatic to put some of the youth and energy into the show that really deserves.” The Daegu Theatre Troupe's production of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire will be performed Saturday, September 24th at the Daegu YMCA at 8pm. Tickets for the show are 10,000 won and available at the door. For more information please contact daegutheatre@gmail.com or daegutheatre.com

E-mail daegutheatre@gmail.com to sign up! As always the Daegu Theatre Troupe is looking for volunteers to beef up the website, take photos, help organize, be stage crew and make posters. If you're interested please contact us! Until then, visit www.daegutheatre.com, where you can have your fill of anything and everything Daegu Theatre Troupe related, including auditions, show times and member bios. Thank you everyone, we hope you enjoy this upcoming season! 24

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DAEGU COMPASS VOLUNTEER NIGHT

Daegu Compass Volunteer Night The Daegu Compass has had the priviledge to meet some amazing people in it’s short history. The magazine has hit it’s sixth month issue. The Daegu Compass holds monthly ‘free’ dinner and drink nights as a way to say, “Thank you.” The past three months, our Assistant Editor, Annie Hong, has inspired the magazine with her great article ideas and organziational skills. Thanks Annie for all the hard effort and encouragement you brought to the Compass. We rreally appreciate everything you did. Dear Daegu Compass, First of all, I wanted to thank all of you because Daegu Compass would not exist without you, the writer, the photographer, and especially you, the reader. It’s been a pleasure working with Compass and all the talented expats this city has to offer, but alas, the time has come for this particular expat to head back home. A special thanks to Scott and the rest of the Compass editorial staff for your dedication in bringing out the hidden gems of Daegu. Till the next time! Cheers,

Eric G. ~ Writer

Daniel J. ~ Writer

Aygul S. ~ Photog

Dyren B. ~ Photog

Jeremy & Chanel ~ Photogs

Bosun K. ~ Translator

Annie Hong

Lu J. ~ Writer

Fuzz C. ~ Photog

Jimi C. ~ Writer

Michael B. ~ Writer

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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011

Rugby World Cup 2011 Written by Keith Lyons

ith the IAAF World Championships drawing to a close, the world’s sporting eyes will soon switch to the Rugby World Cup (RWC). In this years 7th edition of the world’s premier international rugby tournament, 20 nations will bid to lift the famous Webb Ellis Cup. According to folklore, William Webb Ellis invented rugby in 1823 by picking up the ball and running with it during a game akin to Irish Gaelic Football. Although this story is now largely regarded

as being false, the name of Webb Ellis is firmly associated with rugby.

The competition, held every four years, will be hosted by New Zealand over a seven weekend period, commencing on September 9th and concluding on October 23rd. In total 48 matches will be played across 12 venues in 11 cities. Matches were due to be played in Christchurch, but due to damage sustained in a devastating earthquake last February, it was announced in March that Christchurch would lose the seven matches scheduled to be played there. All seven games have been reallocated to other venues across New Zealand. The tri-nation teams from the southern hemisphere (New Zealand, Australia and South Africa)

are regarded as the teams to beat which is no surprise as they have collectively won five of the six finals held to date. England is the only northern hemisphere team to have won the Webb Ellis Cup. Of the southern hemisphere teams, New Zealand is the bookmakers favourites to win the competition for the first time since the inaugural RWC in 1987. However, the favourites tag has not sat well with the All Blacks in previous World Cups and it will be intriguing to see how the cope with the additional pressure of playing in front of an expectant local crowd. Apart from the hosts, experts may argue that there are only five realistic winners of the tournament – Australia, South Africa, France, England and Ireland. Holders South Africa are seeking to become the first team to successfully defend the Webb Ellis Cup. For the smaller nations in the competition, success will be measured in different ways. Debutants Russia will be eager to

RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011 secure a win when they take on old cold war adversaries U.S.A.. With the hope to impress as hosts of the Rugby World Cup in 2019 (the first finals to be held in Asia) - Japan, will be looking to take the scalps of Tonga and Canada. Samoa stunned the rugby world by beating Australia 32-23 in their own back yard in July and they will now be confident of causing further upsets in New Zealand. Samoa have form when it comes producing shocks in the RWC. In both 1991 and 1999, they defeated Wales. As fate would have it, both nations will lock horns again in Pool D. Wales be warned! In addition to Samoa, the RWC

has a rich history of upsets. In 1999 Tonga overcame Italy 28-25 thanks to an injury time drop goal from full back Sateki Tuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ipulota. Fellow Pacific Islanders Fiji shocked Wales 38-34 to reach the quarter finals in 2007. In the same tournament, Argentina produced a catalogue of upsets beating Ireland, Scotland and hosts France twice to secure a 3rd place finish. Rugby is growing in popularity worldwide and the International Rugby Board is spending $285 between 2009 and 2012 on development initiatives in an attempt to grow the game even further. The tournament profile has grown significantly since its humble

beginnings in 1987 to become the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s third biggest international sporting event. 600,000 spectators attended matches in 1987. This figure grew to over 2.25 million in 2007. RWC 2007 was broadcast in over 200 countries compared to a mere 17 in 1987. The wait is almost over and four years of preparation is set to be put to the test. Can New Zealand shed their chokers tag? Will South Africa write history to retain their title? Or, will France finally deliver on the biggest stage of all? Personally, I hope Irish eyes are smiling come October 23rd.

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Recently, people have a great interest in aesthetics. Written by Ye Dental Clinic Translated by Bosun Kim

In the past, pain relief was the main purpose of patients who visits hospitals, but things are changed these days. Although not being sick, they come to hospitals in order to gain more self-confidence. In other words, the interest in aesthetics is increasing. Dental treatment is no different. Many people are visiting dentists to have their teeth look cleaner and whiter. While cleaning is removing plaque or tartar attached to teeth, tooth whitening is the aesthetic treatment which makes discolored teeth white due to smoking, drugs, or eating food with strong tinting power. Tooth whitening is the treatment which makes teeth brighter and whiter using a whitening agent. This whitening agent can be a little bit irritating, but it doesn’t’t give too much strain to the teeth at all because the materials used are recognized for their reliability. Generally, to see the greatest effect of whitening, expert-whitening and self-whitening should proceed simultaneously. Expert-whitening means the tooth whitening treatment directly from the specialists, which uses a high concentration of whitening agent and laser to reduce the time and maximize the effect. Once a week for two or three times will be enough. Self-whitening means the way that patient himself or herself apply whitening gel. This can give

patient the best results if he or she wears this everyday for 3 weeks when you are in the expert-whitening treatment. Before you start tooth whitening, you need to make your gum’s strong through cleaning your teeth. If your gums get an infection due to plaque, whitening agent can cause irritation(or stimulus) and give you pain. During tooth whitening, you need to stick to the rules if you want to have the greatest effect. The most important of them is to avoid food with strong colors (especially coffee, green tea and cigarettes). Teeth look seemingly smooth, but if magnified, there are tens of thousands of holes. These holes, during tooth whitening, can get pretty wide and easily discolored, so when someone eats food with strong colors,

he or she can experience less effective results of tooth whitening. Since the whitening agent enters into these holes, most people will have hypersensitivity whose seriousness may vary from person to person. But at the end of treatment, all the hypersensitivity or pain will disappear. There will be nothing to worry about. Tooth whitening can be more effective to those whose teeth used to be more yellow and its effect, the bright color will last for 2-3 years. As time goes by, the brightened color of teeth can gradually get dim, but it doesn’t’t mean that the color of teeth will return to the original color that used to be. If you think that your teeth get darker, you can visit the dental clinic to get expert-whitening once or twice, or you can start self-whitening for a week to get your teeth white again.

ECO BIKING

GOODASSMUSIC - REVIEW

GoodAssMusic

“oil on the underground”

What was your introduction to music? I was maybe 9 years old when I first heard “It takes 2” by Rob Bass and DJ EZ Rock. It blew my mind that the emcee said so many things in one song. I remember being worried; I didn’t think hip hop could make it many years before artists would run out of things to say! What has influenced your music the most? Growing up listening to college

radio was where I was first exposed to mixing songs. Putting my radio in strange places to catch weak frequency broadcasts from Toronto, I heard DJ X play breaks from classic funk and soul tracks then he would mix them with contemporary hip hop joints. This was my first “facemelt” experience. How did you get the handle “Oilcan”? I got it from my Pops! My middle name is Boyd, and my dad used to call me Oilcan as a kid. Dennis

“Oilcan” Boyd was an eccentric pitcher who played for the Cubs, Red Sox and the Expos. “Oilcan” is a colloquialism for a can of beer. I guess Dennis and I have a common affinity for the devil’s ice water. How would you define your present style? Music has changed so much in the past 10 years, and consequently my repertoire has expanded a great deal. I couldn’t say I play any one style at all. I like my music the

GOODASSMUSIC - REVIEW your timing makes the experience rewarding for you, the DJ, and for your listening audience. Promoters, be original. Imitation is the highest form of flattery, unless you’re a promoter, then it’s just theft. What can we expect from GoodAssMusic and OilCan Boyd? Personally, I plan to focus on music production and visual arts. As for the company, we are looking forward to collaborating with other promotion companies this year, in order to create more interesting and original events. Whether it is a fundraiser for charity, a funk/ rock mashup show, or even a slow dance party with straight 80s soft rock joints, we will be at the forefront of the alternative scene here in Seoul. By the way, I’m a great slow dancer.

same as my movies: dark. Generally, I’m a happy go lucky guy, but happy ass music does nothing for me. The music I play inevitably leans toward the dark and funky. What is your definition of a DJ? I think the definition has changed over the years; these days the potential for sound manipulation with digital devices is incredible. I would say anyone that makes a performance of playing recorded music can be considered a “DJ”. The performance aspect is key, and the equipment a DJ chooses to use lends to their stage presence. The job of a DJ, however, has

never changed. DJs put the crowd on to good music, not vice versa. J-Live coined the phrase “Real DJs don’t take requests”. People go see a DJ perform because they trust in their knowledge of good music. If you’re up there taking tips from the dance floor you fall out of the category that for me defines a DJ. Do you have any advice for aspiring DJs and promoters? DJs, practice your craft. Sure, being a good selector is the first step in DJing, but there is so much more one can do, rather than simply select tracks. Turntablism, blending, effects and sharpening

In an industry filled with greed and vanity it rare to see a DJ that is so intact. It is even more uncommon to see one throw events without a hidden agenda. Oilcan Boyd and the company that he represents GoodAssMusic remains one of the few vanguards of the underground. Their events usually entail a modest entry fee and feature affordable drink specials for their patrons. Since they expect everyone to be on the dance floor the only VIP table that truly matters to them is the one that hosts their artist’s equipment. Their agenda is point blank – no stress, no bad vibes and quality music!

This column was published with the express permission of urbanEVENTS. A special thanks also goes out to Groove Korea magazine. ROK on Korea and Asia! www.samurai.fm/seoulvibes ~ seoulvibes@gmail.com ~ www.myspace.com/seoulvibes

AROUND TOWN

New to the Gu “What has been your biggest regret while staying in Korea?

Interviews by Lu Johnson

Though many regrets come from alcohol infused nights, some come from mindless stumbles, or moments of gullibility. In this month’s issue of the Daegu Compass, the “new to the Gu” section takes a turn. This month’s responses are all anonymous—the raw truth. Does this mean that we’re now pushing gossip on our expat community, no, but we hope to share insight on things the incoming fall 2011 teachers may want to avoid or look out for. Why not learn from the mistakes of others and forgo what can sometimes be a rough lesson.

I regret not learning any Korea. It’s been 6 months, and I can’t even read. -Female Less public make out sessions. -Male Dating my co-worker. It’s like DARE, Just Say No. -Male

I think it’s more what I haven’t done. I was way too hung up on a girl back home for the first four or five months or so here, and it pulled me away from completely opening up socially. It’s something I’ve been trying to turn around. -Male

Hooking up with the first guy I met when I got here, what a lame! —Him, not me. In my defense, I was lonely and homesick. Some advice to the incoming female teachers, he’s not that great. You should wait it out and weigh your options. -Female

Giving so many guys my number, when I first arrived in Korea. Now, when I go out, all these guys are looking at me like, “I got her number.” And who knows what else they’re telling their friends. I was giving my number out like free food. -Female

Not starting a savings account here. It’s too expensive to send money home, and too easy to spend it when it’s just sitting in your checking account and all the people you’ve become friends with want to go out every night. If I could go back, I would start a savings account and set up Internet banking so that I could put some money away. -Male

Making out with a GI in public. I’m not one for PDA, and we were just so blatant about it. I usually cringe at those people, but that night, I was one of those people. I wanted to tell myself, “Hey, get a room!” -Female

AROUND TOWN

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I wish I could take back getting the all you can drink special at Go Go Party and making friends with the bathroom floor. I also wish I could take back the notion that when I came to Korea I decided to go back to first year University and act like a drunken Frosh. But, the truth is, I don’t want to take anything back, really, I’m not the type to regret. There are things that I wish the lesson wasn’t so hard to learn, but I wouldn’t change anything because what’s the point in living in regret? -Female I regret being so trusting upon my arrival in Korea. But it’s hard not to be you know? We’re all in the same predicament, far away from home, we don’t speak the language and everything is different—it’s like your whole world is flipped upside down. And to make sense of it all and hold on to your sanity, you cling to what is most familiar, and relationships that are normally built over time, are developed overnight here in Korea. If I could go back, I would take my time getting to know people before opening up so much about personal things. It was too much, too fast. -Female

ENLIGHTENED EATING-REVIEW

Enlightened Eating

ave you ever given any thought to becoming a Buddhist monk? Considered immersing yourself in the joys of rising long before the crack of dawn to chant or meditate; swearing off meat, booze, and sex; and abandoning friends, family, technology, and more or less the rest of the world? Not appealing? Wonder why any sane individual would choose the monastic path?

Here's one answer that may not have occurred to you: for the food. Sure, Korean Buddhists put a lot of limitations on what they consume. First, in accordance with ahimsa, the doctrine of doing no harm, they generally avoid meat. Second, in order not to excite the passions, they follow a Sattvic diet, excluding garlic, scallions, onions, and the like. (Unverified

Written and photographed by Mike Roy

rumor: I've heard it said that the reason Korean monks are allowed to cook with peppers and pepper paste is that the Buddha never had a chance to encounter said plants, and thus never explicitly forbid them.) Third, they abstain from alcohol and cigarettes, believing that altering your state of mind via chemicals hinders you on the path to Truth, which is accessible only through sustained effort and constant concentration. Fortunately, basing your diet around compassion and the search for enlightenment doesn't mean sacrificing the joys of eating. Nor does it mean hiking all the way out to some remote temple. Instead, make your way to Banwoldang subway station, pop out of exit 9, continue past the DaVinci's Cof-

fee, and just after the ddeokbokki shop, turn down the narrow alley with ten-foot-high walls on either side. Keep going until you see this:

Borisu* is the only temple food restaurant I know of in downtown Daegu, but it's so good that I don't particularly care whether another ever opens. Despite the tiny menu and cheap prices, they serve up a wide range of fantastic foods, all of which conform to the traditional Korean Buddhist code. The bibimbap is nice, as is the dolsot version, but there's no question that the jeongsik** is the way to go. For only 6000 won (prices have gone up by 1000 won since the above photo was taken), you get a table full of justgreasy-enough scallion pancakes, lightly seasoned greens, steamed mushrooms and broccoli, soy sauce soaked hard-boiled eggs, savory bean-meat bulgogi, the

ENLIGHTENED EATING-REVIEW best seaweed soup I've ever had, and of course some soybean paste soup and a few varieties of kimchi. For an extra 2000 won (and a 15 minute wait), you can upgrade your rice to Dolsot Yeongyang Bap***, which consists of a mix of jujubes, sweet potatoes, peanuts, chestnuts, or beans on top of rice cooked to a perfect crisp in a hot stone bowl. If you're interested in a delicious, healthy, compassionate meal set back a bit from the pop and neon of downtown, you can swing by Borisu anytime until about 8PM Monday through Saturday. (They close at nine, but you need time to order.) As it's kind of a hole in the wall, Borisu may be a little tough to find. If you can, though, your stomach, your friends, and your karma will all thank you.

Language Trivia: *â&#x20AC;?Borisuâ&#x20AC;? is the Korean word for the Boddhi tree, under which Buddha sat, fasted, and meditated his way to enlightenment some 2500 years ago) **from the Chinese for "Decision Meal," i.e. the kind where you get to just pick and grab at whichever side dish you want. ***Stone Oven Nutrition Rice -----------------------------------To learn about other vegetarian- and environment-friendly restaurants and stores in Daegu, find the group Daegu Green Living on Facebook or visit our blog at http://noksaeksari.blogspot. com. Keep your eyes peeled for news about upcoming group bike rides and environmental film screenings, too.

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HOW-TO-MAKE MAKGEOLLI

Homemade Makgeolli Written and photographed by Matthew Stella

At roughly 1,500 won per bottle there is little financial incentive to make your own makgeolli. Unlike Korean beer the quality and range of makgeolli greatly exceeds that of Cass, Hite, and O.B., so it isn't as if we need to make our own makgeolli simply to drink a decent one every now and then. That being said, there are plenty of reasons to make your own makgeolli at home - its fun, it’s easy, you can experiment, and the fact that Koreans simply can't wrap their minds around the idea of a foreigner making makgeolli – are among my motives. With this simple to do guide you should be able to make your own makgeolli with relative ease. Tip: Some speciality makgeolli bars will serve both modern and traditional makgeolli. If you can, familiarize yourself with the traditional style since it will be much closer to what you will make. Tip: Most commercial makgeolli contains large quantities of wheat in addition to rice. Barley can also be added as can corn and fruit flavourings. Try experimenting to see what you can create. Tip: If you plan on adding carbonation to your makgeolli then be sure to use bottles that originally contained carbonated beverages. Regular water bottles may expand and burst from the pressure of carbonation. About the author: Matthew Stella is an experienced homebrewer who has recently started experimenting with homemade makgeolli upon arriving in Korea. Along with other brewers from Daegu he participates in the Kyeongbuk Brewers group. The group can be found on facebook and is looking for more people to get involved to help organize brewing activities and events in the Daegu area. Ingredients: 1kg of 찹쌀rice (“chapssal”) 누룩 (makgeolli yeast “nuruk”) Baker’s yeast Equipment: 8L pot with lid Bamboo steamer that fits perfectly on the pot Steaming cloth Mesh lid coverings Wooden stirring paddle 1L liquid measuring cup Funnel Tinfoil Glass container with screw on lid Large bowl Plastic bottles (3x1.25/1.5/L) You also need something to crush the nuruk and some kind of sanitizer. More on these (step #3 and #7) 40

HOW-TO-MAKE MAKGEOLLI Where to buy: Any of the equipment can be purchased at 1,000won shops. Much of what is needed you will already have in some form. The chapssal can be purchased at most grocery stores for about 8,000won per 1kg bag, but it can also be found much cheaper at NongHyup banks that sell food products. Nuruk can be found at Seomun Market where it is sold as a compact puck for 3,000won. Just ask around for it.

2. Soak the rice.

1. Wash the rice. Soak the rice in water and mix it around with your hands. The water will get cloudy instantly. Dump the water. Repeat until the water in the bowl remains clear after mixing. It will take around 20 or 30 times before the rice is clean. 2. Soak the rice. Fill the bowl with water again cover it with one of the mesh lid coverings. This lets the rice absorb water which will help with the steaming process. Let it sit for a few hours or over night. After about six hours you will notice that the water level has been significantly reduced. 3. Crush the nuruk. This can be done at any time, but depending on the tools available to you, you might want to do it well in advance. The nuruk puck will be hard and will have to be broken into large pieces by hitting it against the corner of a counter. Break it into quarters. From there use anything you can to ground it up, a hammer and screwdriver works well but is slow. A mortar and pestle is a cheap and easy time saver. I have the luxury of a grinder that I use to crush grains for brewing beer. If you start making makgeolli often this might be a wise investment. The amount of nuruk required depends on the size of the batch. For our purposes use Âź of the puck. Grind it up as fine as you can, it is alright if there are still small chunks.

3. Crush the nuruk.

4. Steam the rice.

4. Steam the rice. Put a small amount of water in the pot. Place the steamer over the pot and the steaming cloth over top of it. Then spread the soaked rice uniformly across the steamer. Place the lid over the rice and turn on the heat. Steaming should take about 25 minutes. You will have to stir the rice a few times as it will cook faster around the edges. The rice should be close to, but not quite, fully cooked. 5. Cool the rice. When the rice is finished spread it out on a flat surface to let it cool. I put tinfoil on my kitchen counter and spread it across that.

HOW-TO-MAKE MAKGEOLLI 6. Mix the nuruk. While the rice is cooling mix the nuruk with warm water. Use slightly more water than is required to soak all of the nuruk. Next sprinkle some bakers yeast on top and let it dissolve. 7. Clean your fermenter. Whatever you end up fermenting the rice in (in our case a glass container) you will want it to be sanitized. Bacteria can severely affect the functioning of the yeast often causing unwanted flavours to ruin your batch. I use sanitizer purchased from a homebrewing store but you can also make a mixture of iodine and water or a very diluted mixture of bleach and water. If you use bleach make sure you rinse the container very well. Be sure to sanitize the lid of the container as well as the mesh lid coverings.

8. Add the nuruk.

9. Make makgeolli.

8. Add the nuruk. When the rice has cooled to the point where you are willing to handle it, spread the nuruk/yeast mixture over the bed of rice. I use a small rice paddle for this and leave the remaining yeasty liquid in the container to throw in the mix later. 9. Make makgeolli. Now that the yeast is spread somewhat evenly over the rice you can start filling your fermenter. Just clump the rice and nuruk together with your hands, roll it in to balls and drop it in the fermenter. When this is finished throw in your remaining liquid. 10. Add water. Weather or not you use Daegu tap water is your decision. I have used bottled water but in general I use the water. For the amount of rice used in this recipe (1kg) you will need about 2.5L of water. I simply fill the fermenter about an inch higher than the rice. 11. Put it away. Put the mesh lid covering over the mouth of the fermenter and then the lid. The lid should be slightly loose to let the CO2 out from the fermentation process. Now place the fermenter somewhere dark and warm. Avoid any light and try to keep it at a fairly high temperature (28C) for the nuruk to work effectively. In the summer time a non-air conditioned room will work perfectly. In the winter you may have to be creative. I think placing it directly on the floor heating should work fine. Cover the fermenter with a box or a blanket to keep light off of it.

10. Add water.

HOW-TO-MAKE MAKGEOLLI 12. Watch the rice ferment. After a day you should see that the excess water has been absorbed into the rice and that there are bubbles periodically working their way up from the bottom. This is fermentation in action. A day or so later there should be a pile of rice at the bottom, a small section of water and then some rice floating at the top. After five days most of the rice will be at the bottom. Though it will still be fermenting you can bottle after 5-7 days. 13. Bottle. Place the funnel in the bottle you've chosen and use some type of screen to filter out the rice. I use the lid coverings (washed of course) that covered the mouth of the fermenter. Dump the contents into the funnel and squeeze out all of the liquid. Once the liquid has been separated discard the rice as soon as possible. 14. Sweeten (optional). Your creation will look like makgeolli but it will be thicker and much stronger (about 16% alcohol), it will also be very sour. Traditional makgeolli was very sour and it is only the more contemporary versions that have become sweetened. To get your makgeolli to resemble the store bought kind mix it with a simple syrup made from dissolved sugar and water, or improvise with honey, brown sugar or any other kind of sweetener you can think of. At this point just sweeten to your own preferred taste. When you bottle the makgeolli make sure you have enough room in the bottles to add sweetener. I have found that 50ml of sweetener dissolved in 150 ml of water works quite well for a 1.25L bottle. If you allow the makgeolli to sit in the bottle, outside of the fridge, with sweetener in it then it will become carbonated. Be sure to put the bottles in the fridge after a day to stop the carbonation. To avoid carbonation altogether put the makgeolli in the fridge immediately.

13. Bottle.

14. Sweeten (optional).

15. Drink.

15. Drink. After a day in the fridge it should be ready to drink. Swish it around like you would store bought makgeolli. The sediment from the homemade stuff will be a little more difficult to get off of the bottom. Now pour it into your dented gold makgeolli bowls and enjoy. For any questions, concerns or problems with these instructions or any ideas and suggestions for making makgeolli please consult the Kyeongbuk Brewers or Homebrew Korea Facebook groups or the message board at www.homebrewkorea.com/forums/ 43

SPA YAN REVIEW

GET YOUR SPA ON! S

ometimes you just need to be pampered. Whether it’s long, exhausting work days or daily cultural and language barriers, it’s easy to let the stress get to you. You deserve a break. Here’s where Spa Yan comes in. With a variety of services to choose from, Spa Yan offers a refreshing escape from the bustle and routine.

Smiling staff members welcome you warmly as you walk into the lobby decorated in soft greens and earthy tones. The atmosphere is serene, and the friendly staff immediately make you feel comfortable and relaxed. The price list is available in English and details your many options. The two main choices are the Refreshment Course and the Detox-Control set, each consisting of five steps with your choice of oils, types and concentrations (stress-relief, circulation, etc.). The Detox-Control set takes two hours and forty minutes, costs 140,000 won (160,000 if paying with a card) and consists of an aroma body massage, selfheating body mask pack, a facial, 44

bath, and body lotion spread. There is also Written by Nic Cele the option of getting only the basic hour-and-a-half-long aroma body massage for 100,000 won (120,000 with card). I had the pleasure of experiencing the Refreshment Course. The lights are dimmed and soft, elegant instrumental music plays to create a tranquil environment. It begins with an exfoliating and cleansing body scrub with cool oils, during which you are thoroughly rubbed down for about 15 minutes. When the scrub is finished, you are ushered into your private hot bubble bath, complete with underwater jets and aromatic herbs and salts. When you feel you’ve soaked away every last care or worry, you return to the massage table for the full body massage, where for over an hour, knots and muscles you never knew you had get the complete attention of a professional trained in resetting your body to a state of pure bliss. You can request different strength levels for the massagesoft, medium or strong. After the massage comes the half hour of facial care: cleansing, a light massage, and a refreshing mask. The whole set is finished off with a few minutes of being stretched out. And you are sent on your way feel-

ing like a new, extremely relaxed and refreshed being. This incredible package will cost 130,000 won if paying with cash, 150,000 won with card. And it is absolutely worth every cent. Spa Yan has been in operation for three years, and its staff of fifteen (twelve women and three men) all have university degrees in fields related to spa body care and massage. They are currently looking to diversify and expand their clientele, and one way they are going about this is by offering special discount prices reserved just for foreigners. The aforementioned amounts are slashed down from the usual prices. Most of the staff members can understand English quite well, and there is currently one English-speaking staff member (and with the detailed English menu, communication is not an issue). Spa Yan is open every day (with the exception of Chuseok) from 11am-2am, making it accessible to anyone regardless of their work schedules. It is located in Beomeo across from the Children’s Hall, about a 10-15 minute straight-shot walk from Beomeo subway station exit 3. If taking a cab, say Children’s Hall (어린이회관). Across from the Children’s Hall there is a street that runs diagonally with the main street. Look for Palgong Sauna and the Chinese restaurant 아서원, which is a big red building. Spa Yan is located on the third floor of the building right next to the Chinese restaurant. The entrance is on the side of the building. Go treat yourself to an amazing, relaxing, refreshing experience!

LOCAL ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHY

FROZEN IN TIME : DAEGU, SK SPOTLIGHT PHOTOGRAPHERS

This is a new series the Daegu Compass plans on running. We will be profiling individuals or groups who have that certain “eye” for capturing life around us behind the lens. This month we have pleasure of gazing on these beautiful photos by Aygul Sarvarova. The photos are from Daegu and Jeju Island. She was kind enough to give us directions to 2 of the photos if you wish to take in these sights first hand. The 3rd photo is near the “art” district downtown by Bongsan Art Center. If you’d like to see your photos published, please email: photos@daegucompass.com. Please include a 1 or 2 sentence summary of each photo and a title if you have one. Thanks for gett’n it done Aygul.

Caption: Warm winter sunset at Palgongsan Mountain located 20 km northeast from downtown Daegu. Directions: Take Bus 401 or Express Bus 1 (급행1) at Dong Daegu Stationand get off at the entrance of Donghwasa Temple (동화사입구).

LOCAL ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHY

Caption: Cheonjeyeon Waterfallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rapids on Jeju Island at the very beginning of monsoon season. Directions: From Jeju Airport, take Airport Limosine Bus that goes to Jungmun and Seogwipo and get off at Jungmun Tourist Complex. Departs every 15 min. (travel time, 45 min.) From Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal, take an Intercity Bus for Seobusanupdoro, get off at Jungmun Tourist Complex (travel time, 40 min.)

Caption: Russian girl jumping on a small art street in downtown Daegu

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS DAEGU BANK?

GET LOST?

NEED TO EXCHANGE? NEED TO USE INTERNET? Submitted by Daegu Bank

Daegu bank provides several services for greeting many foreigners, who are visiting Daegu for IAAF World Championships Daegu 2011. You can get foreign-exchange service and language service, including bottled water, and Daegu tourist information map from 9 special branches which is presented below (bottled water and Daegu city map is limited from 2011.08.10 to 2011.09.07).

WELCOME TO DAEGU BANK!!!

대구은행 동성로지점(Daegu Bank Dongseon-

gro Branch) Address : 대구광역시 중구 공평동 45-1(located in downtown) Hours : 9am ~ 4pm Offer : Using the Internet, Daegu tourist information map, Bottled water, restaurant guide, 2011 WCH schedule, Foreign language service(English), Global ATM, Information Desk

Big Stage Downtown

대구광역시 중구 공평동

45-1

대구은행 반월당지점(Daegu Bank Banwoldang

Branch) Address : 대구광역시 중구 덕산동 110번 지(삼성 금융플라자 1층) (located in downtown) Hours : 9am ~ 4pm Offer : Daegu tourist information map, Bottled water, restaurant guide, 2011 WCH schedule, Foreign language service(English), Global ATM, Information Desk

EXIT

Banwoldang Station

대구광역시 중구 덕산동 110번 지(삼성금융플라자 1층

대구은행 시지지점(Daegu Bank Siji Branch) Address : 대구광역시 수성구 신매동 567-10

(located near Daegu Stadium) Hours : 9am ~ 4pm Offer : Daegu tourist information map, Bottled water, restaurant guide, 2011 WCH schedule, Foreign language service(Chinese), Global ATM, Information Desk

Sinmae Station

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대구광역시 수성구 신매동 567-10

대구은행 영업부(Daegu Bank Business Depart-

ment) Address : 대구광역시

수성구 수성2가 118번지 대

구은행본점 1층

Hours : 9am ~ 4pm Offer : Daegu tourist information map, Bottled water,restaurant guide, 2011 WCH schedule, Foreign language service (English,Japanese), Global ATM, Information Desk 48

Daegu Bank Station

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대구광역시 수성구 수성2가 118번지 대구은행본점 1층

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS DAEGU BANK? (Daegu Bank Jungangro Branch) Address : 대구광역시 중구 포정동 58-8 (located in down town) Hours : 9am ~ 4pm Offer : Daegu tourist information map, Bottled water, restaurant guide, 2011 WCH schedule, Foreign language service(English,Chinese), Global ATM, Information Desk 대구은행 중앙로지점

대구은행 율하점(Daegu Bank Yulha Branch) Address : 대구 동구 율하동 1432번지 동흥메디컬 빌딩 1층 (located near athlete village)

Hours : 9am ~ 4pm Offer : Daegu tourist information map, Bottled water,Food guide, 2011 WCH schedule, Foreign language(English), Global ATM, Information Desk

EXIT

대구광역시 중구 포정동

58-8

Jungangno Station

Yulha Station

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대구 동구 율하동 1432번지 동흥메디컬빌딩 1층

DESTINATION CHINA

DESTINATION CHINA ~ HOW-TO-GUIDE Written and photographed by Cara McCain

Visa Requirements: Getting a tourist visa for China from Korea can be bit of a hassle and pretty expensive if you are an American. If you are here on an E-2 Visa, you will need at least 6 months left on it in order to apply at the embassies in Seoul or Busan. Also, foreigners are not allowed to apply for the visa directly and must go through a travel agency. I chose to go through Hana Tour, but any other travel agency should be able to help you. There are plenty of agencies all around town in Daegu. If it has “투어” in the name, you can bet it’s a travel agency. I went with the Hana Tour, right outside of exit 3 of Sinmae Station on the Green line, because it was the closest to me. If you live down town, I have notice several agencies all in row, east of Novatel and Memorial Park (near Jungangno Station.) Visa Costs: For everyone except for Americans the cost for a single entry visa will be around 60,000 won. Americans will have to shell out 200,000. If you want a double entry visa it will cost 20,000 more. Working with the Travel Agent: I would get a Korean friend or coworker to write out a note with what you need to hand to the travel agent. The agent I got spoke little English, but was still very helpful and patient with me.

Potential Problems: You will have to hand over both your passport and ARC while they process the visa which takes about 5 days. So you will have to live without them in the meantime. If you’ve renewed your ARC and the magic marker on the back has faded, you will have to get an official document proving that your ARC has been extended. Luckily, I only had to go across the street to the Community Service Center (주민 센터). It took about 20 minutes to get the form which costed 1,000 won. If you don’t have 6 months left on your E-2, it will be impossible to get a visa in Korea. Your only options will be to mail your passport home, or fly into Hong Kong and try to apply for the visa from there. Booking a flight: I flew China Southern Air, since it was the cheapest. I was able to get a multi-destination ticket, for only 600,000 won. It would have been closer to 500,000 if I had bought it a month sooner. I booked my ticket through Hana Tour at the same time that I applied for the

visa. My advice is to check and compare your flight itinerary online and then see if the travel agent can do any better. First Stop: Beijing Beijing is the capital of China and has a lot to offer a tourist. Most attractions can be reached by using Beijing extensive subway network. I suggest finding accommodation that is short walking distance to the subway. I took the airport express train (25 Yuan) and then transferred to the subway in order to get to my hostel. Each subway trip costs 2 Yuan, and

Forbidden City Lion

DESTINATION CHINA tickets can be purchased from automated ticket machines which have English options. You can also purchase a Yikatong card, which works on subways and buses, and will save you time if you are going to be Beijing for more than a couple of days. Security Checks: Be prepared for multiple security checks. Every time you enter the subway or a major tourist attraction, your bags will have to be x-rayed. It shouldn’t slow you down too much.

Children Playing in Tiananmen Square

Not for the claustrophobic: At peak hours, the subway can get quite crowded. You might feel like a sardine at some points. A Must: Always have your destination’s address written in Chinese. Very few Chinese speak any English. Cab drivers especially won’t be able to help you without the address in Chinese Characters. Always make sure you have the phone number of your accommodation handy, so that they can give directions in Chinese if need be.

Forbidden City: Go in the morning, it will be less crowded and more manageable. It’s huge, by the way! Tiananmen Square: Flag ceremonies happen at sunrise and sundown. If you want to be able to see it up close, you will have to stake out a place an hour or two ahead of time. Wangfujing Night Market: A must do. You can try exotic things like scorpions and lizards on a stick. The Great Wall: You have several sections to choose from. Read up on each section to see which one you prefer. Reasonably priced tours are offered from a lot of hostels. Peking Opera: I went with an evening tour with the hostel. There were English titles, so you could follow what was going on most of the time. Beijing Zoo: If you want to see a

Panda at the Beijing Zoo

Panda in Beijing. Then this zoo is your best bet. Smog and Weather: I like to call Beijing the Smoggy City. Pollution is definitely a problem. It can look overcast all day and it’s really just smog. If you get a really good rain storm, then the next day you might have a blue sky. The day I went to the Summer Palace was the only day I had a blue sky. Your picture: Chinese tourists may ask to take their picture with you depending on how foreign you look. They are pretty friendly about it. More likely to happen when you are alone, which makes you more approachable. Next Stop: Luoyang, Xian, and Hong Kong….

When you check in to your hostel or hotel, you will have to show your passport. I chose to stay five nights at China Box Hostel. The staff was friendly and spoke good English. They had an excellent free breakfast and were always willing to help you get where you were going. The Great Wall of China

HANI HOTEL & GUESTHOUSE

HANI HOTEL & GUESTHOUSE JEJU ISLAND PARADISE Written by Ashley Kang Photos courtesy of Hani Hotel & Guesthouse

Warm Greeting from HANI HOTEL & GUESTHOUSE. We are KANG Family. First, we would love to give our word with our LAST NAME:

What do we offer?

Hani Hotel & Guesthouse is just A PLAYGROUND for young people. We guarantee youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll definitely feel revitalized during your stay with us!

-pick up service from Jeju international airport ( 20000 KRW ) -Cooking equipments are providing -We have a fun and relaxing spot on the 1st floor; satellite HD smart TV, Games, DVD player, internet, magazines, complimentary instant coffee and green teas, comfort and colorful bean bag cushions, fans, water purifier, WiFi. -Internet Zone -Casual Bar on the basement floor: Loud and young music, drink, small dancing stage -Bike and Scooter rental service -Outdoor BBQ equipments -Assisting trip scheduling and booking at reception

Book your stay now at : http:// www.hostelbookers.com/hostels/ south-korea/jeju-island/66247/

-English available agent standby for 24 hours -24 hours open reception

-KINDNESS: We treat you like our close friend and family -AMUSEMENT: Daily event, customised tour scheduling -NEEDS SATISFACTION:We are hospitality people. Your fully satisfaction is our everything -GREAT HOSPITALITY SERVICE:Our global experience and mind will be 100% fit you

- 2 water purifiers on the 1st floor and 2nd floor (open for 24 hours) - Payable incidental items (disposal toothbrush, toothpaste and razor) are place at reception + Refund Policy -> You cannot get a refund after check-in

Accommodation Information Hani Hotel & Guesthouse has -6 dormitory rooms, -16 private double rooms and -4 deluxe private double rooms. Total capacities of our property are 64 people. All type of rooms come with individual bathroom (hot shower available for 24 hours), AC, cable TV, telephone (only accessible room to room), closet, floor heating system, WiFi, refrigerator, bedding set up, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap and body wash. Only 1 double bed is included each private rooms. - 2 complimentary waters - Towel pre-set up *2 bunk beds are set in each dormitory room.

HANI HOTEL & GUESTHOUSE

- Free towel rental service - Security locker Location Information Hani Hotel & Guesthouse 1258 Geumneung-ri Hallim-eub Jeju-si Jeju Island, South Korea Hani Hotel&Guesthouse is located near Hyubjae and Geumneung Beach which are the most Dyren Adams

famous beaches in Jeju Island. In addition, this area is the number 14th course in Olle walking tour course. Olle street is a long narrow walking path that encircled entire Jeju Island. This road is divided 18 courses so that people can enjoy each course by walking. This number 14th course is the most quite and clean area out of whole 18 courses.

Whenever you see the beaches, you could feel that just like southeast beaches of Asia. We also have beautiful huge park which name is Hallim Park near here. There are over thousands of different plants and flowers you could see. They look like tropical rain forest when you walk in so you smell that so fresh air and green zone. Direct Calling: 82-64-796-5000( 064-796-5000)

The Daegu Compass held the first ever GOLDBALL contest July 23 @ JEEEP downtown. The contest consisted of 3 rounds, with varying degrees of chance to become the GOLDBALL Champion. Alex Hill (holding the GOLDBALL) pictured left), was the first GOLDBALL Champion. Thanks to Hani Hotel & Guesthouse for providing Alex with free plane tickets, accommodation and shuttle service. Have fun Alex!

SAMSUNG LIONS 2011 HOME SCHEDULE Baseball season is almost over. With a few months remaining, the Samsung Lions are looking good as they head to the playoffs. All eight teams make the playoffs, but it looks like Samsung will roll with a good seeding since they are wrecking house on the diamond. We hope you have enjoyed the pics and the information about the home games. Hope to see you in the playoffs. Gooooo Lions! Directions in a taxi : “Shi Min oondong jjang ga ju say yo.” (or just say, “Samsung Lions,” and act like your swinging a bat. It’ll work, 100% of the time.

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Photos and schedule courtesy of Samsung Lions.

SEPTEMBER 2011

September 2011 Home Game Schedule

September 1 - vs LG (18:30) September 3 - vs Hanhwa (17:00)

MAP GUIDE

EVENT CALENDAR

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Jazz Concert @ 서울 디큐프 안트센 터(스페이스 신도림)

Lakeside Party @ near Daegu

This is an overview of our July 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 September 15th for our October 2011 issue.

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Seven Stars @ Suseong Artpia

2011 Music of the Night –Phantom & Jekyll @ Keimyung Art Center

Beady Eye live in Seoul @ AX Melon Hall

Gyeong Ju World Culture Expo @ Gyeong Ju Expo Center (8.12~10.10)

JEEEP CLUB PARTY

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CHUSEOK WEEKEND! YEAH!!!!

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Madam Butterfly Opera Festival @ Daegu Opera House Daegu Theatre Troupe @ Daegu YMCA 8pm

Daegu Flower Show @ EXCO 9.29~10.3 Aida Opera @ Keimyung Art Center 9.28~10.1 Andong Maskdance Festival 2011 @ Andong City 9.30~10.09 Yeongcheong Herb Festival @ Yeongcheon 9.30~10.3

EVENT CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2011

Event Calendar

September 1 - 16 Thu 9.1 Carl Orff CARMINA BURANA

July-Sept 7.8~9.30 Karsh Photo Exhibit @ Interburgo Hotel EXCO

Thu-Sun 9.1~9.3 대구시립오페라단 제 34회 정기공연 ‘박쥐

Sat 9.3 Lakeside Party

Time: 9.1 8:00(PM) Ticket price: 20,000w Place: Suseong Artpia Ticket: 053-781-8707 http://www.ssartpia.or.kr

Time:7.8~9.30 (10:30~ 19:00) Ticket price: A:8000 / S:6000 / C:5000 Place: 호텔인터불고 엑스코 아르토 겔러리

Ticket information: http://karshkorea.co.kr

Time: 9.1~9.3 7:30(PM) Ticket price: R:70,000w / S: 50,000w/ A:30,000w / B:20,000w / C:10,000w Place: Daegu Opera House Ticket: 053.666.6131~4 www.daeguoperahouse.org

Time: 9.4 12:00(PM) Ticket price: 25,000W Place: near Daegu Ticket: ilovedaeguevents@gmail.com

Aug-Oct 8.12~10.10 Gyeongju World Culture Expo @ Gyeongju Expo Center

Time: 8.12~10.10 Ticket price: A:15000 / Foreigner Group (10ppl):12000/ S10000 / C:8000

Place: Gyeongju Ticket: 054.748.3011 http://www.cultureexpo.or.kr

EVENT CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2011

September 17 - 30 Time: 9.22.23:7:30(PM) / 9.24 : 3:00, 7:30(PM) Ticket price: VIP:100,000w / R:70,000w / S:50,000w / A:30,000w Place: Daegu Opera Festival Ticket: 053.656.0596

Event Calendar

Thu-Sat 9.22~9.24 Madame Butterfly 나비부인

http://www.daeguoperahouse.org

Time: 8.27 ~ 20:00 Ticket price: FREE Place: 영천시 약전거리 Ticket: 054.330.2830 http://herb.yc.go.kr/main/ The Daegu Compass is organizing buses to the festival.

Time: 8.27~9.4 Ticket price: FREE Place: EXCO Ticket: 053.746.3651 http://www.topflower.kr/kftd/

Time: 9.28~9.30 7:30(PM) / 10.1 3:00(PM) Place: Keimyung Art Center Ticket: 053.666.6111

Fri-Mon 9.30~10.3 Yeongcheon Herb Festival

Thu-Mon 9.29~10.3 Daegu Flower Show

Wed-Sat 9.28~10.1 Aida Opera

http://www.kmuartcenter.kr

Time: 9.30~10.09 Ticket price: FREE Place: Andong City Ticket: 054.841.6397 http://www.maskdance.com

Fri-Sun 9.30~10.09 Andong Maskdance Festival 2011

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. 61

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2. Ganga (Indian)

4. Pita Bono (Sandwich)

7. Japanese (Sushi)

3. Tasting Table (Italian)

1. Napoli (Italian)

5. Business Bar

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

Suseong Lake Suseong Land (Amusement Park)

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.

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

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Knicknacks, clothes, food

Textiles, Blankets, Leather goods

Women’s Clothes

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Main Entrance (5min walk to subway)

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

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Gook Su

Italian food: Steak, Pizza, Spaghetti.. Address) Nam Gu Daemyeong 9Dong 493-32 Tel) 053-625-1365 Open : 12:00pm ~10:00pm Monday ~ Sunday last order~9:30pm / break time 3~5:00pm You can spot this place on your left side opposite the Sleepless Seattle when you get off around 50m going toward Apsan from Nammyeong three way road. It reminded me similar small restaurants in Italy, with Firenze style T-bone Steak and Spaghetti Menu. Especially meat quality of T-bone Steak is quit good as using only 한우. Price is reasonable compared to others serving steak using imported meat at much higher prices. 350g T-bone Steak of 37,000won is enough portion for a couple. The tender meat was best to with red wine. Napoli pizza is also recommended menu. It was served with topping of fresh ingredients and thin soft dough at cost only 14,000won.

DoDo Manshown

Italian food: Pizza, Pasta, Risotto.. Address) Nam Gu Daemyeong 9Dong 486-19 Tel) 053-657-6112 Homepage) www.dodomanshown.com Open : 12:00am~11:00pm Monday ~ Sunday 12:00am~12:00pm Saturday Close : Wednesday You can find DoDo Manshown on your left if you turn left at the corner of above “Gook Su” and go straight 100m into Nammyeong elementary school. It's a little bit out of the way, but well worth the walk, especially on a pleasant spring afternoon when you can sit outside. The owner of DoDo and his girlfriend renovated two story house and turned it into a restaurant by themselves. DoDo’s most popular menu is “Kimchi Cream Pizza” and “chicken breast Pasta seasoned with soy sauce”, which are so called fusion dishes. There are different varieties of Pizza and Pasta available. Perfect place for dating for couples eating good food, watching the world go by.

Brunch Studio

Brunch Set Menu Address) Nam Gu Daemyeong Dong 509-2 Tel) 053-202-3456 Open : 11:00am~11:00pm Tuesday ~ Sunday Close : Monday Bruch Studio is on your left when you turn right at Nammyeong three way road and go straight 50m. This restaurant was opened three months ago in May and the owner was a chef in a hotel. All white painted walls of there make interior bright and let me feel comfortable like home. Also brunch menu seems to be like what mom used to cook for me. And they do not use MSG at all. Their motto is to make good food. Highly recommended menu here is “Brunch Set” consisted of Grilled Sausage, Bacon, Fried egg, Green salad, Soup, Baked potatoes, Toast, Americano coffee. Apple chutney flat bread is also popular menu.

ESPRESSO&COMPANY

Gourmet Coffee and Sandwiches Address) Nam Gu Daemyeong Dong 493-40 Tel) 053-621-8251 Open : 10:00am~Midnight Monday ~ Thursday 10:00am~1:00am Friday ~ Saturday Close : Sunday ESPRESSO&COMPANY is on your left when you turn left from Hyunchungno Station. You should take exit 2. This restaurant opened this year in March. The owner, Tristan, used to work at the headquarters of Hand's Coffee; a popular Korean coffee franchise. With a variety of coffee beans to select from: Kenya, Brazil, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala and Papa New Guinea, ESPRESSO&COMPANY is not your typical coffee shop. Oh, they also have the premier espresso machine, La Marzocco, which is Italian made and costs about as much as a new car. There are only a handful of these machines in Korea and Daegu is lucky to have one. Tristan believes that quality coffee starts with the farmers, the delivery people, the baristas and finally you, the customer. Stop by and try the best coffee in Daegu at ESPRESSO&COMPANY.

There are many restaurants to go if you come Apsan, but I recommend you these restaurants; two Italian and one American style Brunch restaurant. To reach it you have to take a taxi and ask the driver to go to Nammyeong three way road near the Apsan crossroads. They all are within walking distance of the Nammyeong three-way road, taking from 1min to 7min to walk. Reviews by Suhee Yang Photos by Scott McLaughlin

Hyunchungno Station Line 1 Towards Apsan Mountain

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2 남명초등학교 Namyeong elementary School

Brunch Studio

Gook Su

DoDo Manshown

Towards Apsan Mountain

DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT GUIDE

Downtown Eats Drinks

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.

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

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Definitely a date place. Everyday 11am – 9pm Pasta, Handmade Pizzas

Bennigan’s

Map on p62

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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

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053.426.2268 Everyday 11am – 4am Mexican & Bar

Chinese

Map on p62

(쨔쌰)

Map on p62

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Great for large groups! Everyday 11am – 3am Chinese Food

Map on p62

DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT GUIDE

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Club That 010.8247.3939 Everyday 5pm – 4am Burgers, Mojitos, Wine

Map on p62

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Design Factory Awesome outdoor deck!

Everyday 11am – 9pm Coffee and Desserts

Map on p62

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

Map on p62

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Japanese

(웅)

Very busy on the weekend. Everyday 1pm – 2am Saki and Japanese Steak

Map on p62

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.

Map on p62

Everyday 11am – 9pm Pasta and Wine

DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT GUIDE

Mies Container

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

Mies Factory

Map on p62

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

Quiznos Subs

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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

Map on p62

Samcho-(Shovel Samgyeopsal)

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

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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053.255.8970 Everyday 4pm– 4am Galmaegisal - Korean BBQ

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

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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 – 9pm Pasta, Coffee & Desserts

Map on p62

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

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

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

Bus Bar

Map on p62

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

Champs Sports Bar

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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Flower Bar Apple is the best!

Everyday 6pm – 4am Wine and Hooka Bar

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Club Frog

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

Map on p62

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

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

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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

Map on p62

Kush

Party all day, party all night. Everyday 8pm – 4am Pure Electronic Music

Map on p62 Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

Makgeoli

You should experience it once.

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

Map on p62

Everyday 6pm - 3am Traditional Korean Tavern

DOWNTOWN BARS AND CLUBS GUIDE

MF Bar

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

Old Skool

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

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

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

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

Urban Club & Lounge

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

Live Music on the weekends.

Everyday 7pm – 11pm Live Music, Darts, Hip-hop

Who’s Bob

Map on p62

Fuzz @ www.chrischucas.com

The Bob.

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

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 p59 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 p58 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 p58 for directions. 11:00am to 11:00pm everyday (closed Mondays)

Nepalese/Indian

053.214.1916

Sang-in Dong The Holy Grill Take-out - Delivery in Daegu

Western

The Holy Grill has taken it’s talents South. Well, the south part of Daegu that is. The Holy Grill Take-out store will deliver anywhere in Daegu as well. This is a fresh reminder that The Holy Grill will be part of Daegu for many more years to come. And coming soon, The Holy Grill Take-out downtown store will open, making it easier for you to enjoy their famous sandwiches. 11:00am to 10:00pm everyday

053.633.6665

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 문화동 11-1번지 Tel : 053-664-1115 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

Near the nightlife Room rates start at 150,000won 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

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 New Young Nam Add : 대구광역시 수성구 두산동 888-2번지 Tel : 053-752-1001 Website : no Email : nynhotel@nynhotel.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! Great beer! 2FL MICRO-BREWERY

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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