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25 Cent Beer and Culture

The Perfect Getaway!

Korean MMA Superstar

Dae Hwan Kim Set for World Title Fight

Winter Vacation Paradise, From K to Z

El Paradiso en Mexico

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Editor’s Notes Hi Daegu, Spring is almost here! It’s been a cold few months Daegu, we hope you have stayed warm. We have some amazing events coming up this spring. Cheongdo bullfighting festival, World People Festival and much more! In the meantime, we hope you keep reading and enjoy the March issue of the Daegu Compass. Also, for many of you coming back from holiday, send us your tales of your adventures, so we can share them with the rest of Daegu. As always, we are looking to improve the Compass. If you have any more recommendations send us an email and stay in touch with us throughout the year by visiting our facebook page: http://www. facebook.com/daegucompass This month we have a great new feature in the 'People of the Gu!'. Check it out on p48. If you are an artist of any genre, send us your work and we'll help introduce you to the community. There is also an exciting article about Korea’s next big MMA superstar, Dae Hwan Kim on p46. Plus, some amazing travel articles from Vietnam, Mexico and Tenerife. This is a jam-packed issue. We hope you enjoy it! Thanks again Daegu! We are always searching for new writers and photographers. Contact us today to find out how to become published in the Compass. Email: info@daegucompass.com Yuri Lee and the Daegu Compass team Managing Editor Publisher Creative Director Assistant Editor Graphic Designers Translation Director

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DAEGU FOOD

AROUND THE WORLD

HEALTHY LIVING DAEGU COMMUNITY

USEFUL INFORMATION

MAPS

p08 - 55 Dining Experience p12 - Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too! p14 - District p16 - 25 Cent Beer and Culture p22 - Winter Vacation Paradise, From K to Z p28 - Compass Around the World p32 - A Tour of Suncheon p36 - Horse Ear Mountain p40 - Weolgwang Waterside Park & Green Dragon Mountain p44 - Daegu Medical Tour Booths p46 - Korean MMA Superstar p48 - Moving Images Inspire Filmographer p50 - A Road Less Traveled p53 - March Events p54 - Event Calendar p63 - How to Order Food p66 - Downtown Restaurant Guide p70 - Bar and Club Guide p73 - Downtown Shopping Spots p78 - Hotel Guide p80 - Guest House Guide p56 - Kyungpook & EXCO MAP p57 - Suseong-gu Map p58 - Bongsan Art & Culture Street Map p59 - Apsan Map p60 - Suseong Lake Map p62 - Seomun Market Map p64 - Downtown Daegu Map

55 Dining Experience Written by Tania Vincent and photographed by Ivan Broida

With so many restaurants to choose from in Daegu it can sometimes be daunting picking a place to eat. Luckily the beautiful new restaurant 55 Dining (pronounced two 5 dining) has opened its door and is the perfect location for a special dinner or even a pleasant lunch. Hidden away down a small alley this restaurant feels as if you have discovered a secret. Its inviting exterior is reminiscing of a small French bistro with a lovely outdoor garden that will be extremely popular in the summer months. Once you step inside this establishment, you feel as if you are transported back to a colonial French gin house. The detail that has gone into the dĂŠcor is worth 8

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a visit alone. The building has been renovated and has left the original features of the old building such as the exposed beams to make the building feel homely. The small touches such as the delicately painted plates, the flowers hung from the roof and the candles through the room give the space a comforting and romantic feel. As well as the dĂŠcor the music is quiet enough to talk but also the perfect atmospheric accomplishment to the huge array of dishes you will be served. 55 Dining is unique because of its eating approach. Instead of ordering from a menu you arrive and pay 16,000w (one person) this entitles you to a 7 course meal. The menu will change every month. If the thought

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of not picking your food discourages you do not be afraid. The food is prepared with fresh ingredients and promises to be to everyone’s taste. An example of a typical month’s menu would be: 1st course – soup 2nd course – salad and Deli meats 3rd course – A selection of bruschetta 4th course – Bulgogi and cream Gnocchi 5th course – Sea bream in a crab stock 6th course – Roast Chicken with a sweet pumpkin puree 7th course – Dessert. This is just an example of course but the menu will follow a similar pattern. The chef, who has been cooking in the industry for the last 20 years, hopes to create exciting menus that intrigue both the customer and their taste buds. This is one restaurant you will definitely want to visit again and again. 55 Dining also has a large range of drinks such as the unique ‘Bob’s your uncle’ wine and a selection of cocktails to share. This is the perfect spot for a romantic eve-continued on p10-

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ning, a relaxing meal or a place to catch up with friends. The restaurant also has a facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/55dining This page will let you know what the menu will be for the coming month. This is definitely a spot that will become popular so get a table while you can. How to get there The address is :

대구광역시 중구 삼덕동 1가 55-21(55-21 Samduck-

dong 1-ga, Jung-gu, Daegu)

The easiest way to find the restaurant is to walk from SamDuk Fire station (삼덕소방서) There is a street that heads into downtown from SamDuk. Start to walk up the road but take the first very sharp left a few meters down this very small street next to the Indian café. Walk straight down this ally, past the sign for tap dancing lessons and in front of you will be a small blue building, that is 55 Dining.

Alternatively you can walk down the small road containing Pasha Nightclub, walk past the night club entrance. The first right turning on your right will be a small ally way that will take you to 55 Dining. If you would like to call to book a table are ask about the menu the number is: 053-214-5521 Opening times Sunday till Friday – Lunch time 12pm – 3pm Break time 3pm – 5pm Dinner time 5pm – 10 pm Midnight time 10pm – 2am Saturday – 12pm – 2am (no break) Prices Course meal price – 2 people: 32,000won 3 people: 48,000won 4 people: 64,000won

open : 10am~10pm 2F, 121-122, Daebong 1dong, Junggu. Near Debek Plaza

070-4128-2009 010-2995-2009 springrk@naver.com One day Sugar Craft Class Mon~Fri 10am, 2pm and 7pm Sat 10am Making Cake : 49,000w Cup Cake : 39,000w

Sugar Cake Meicy

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Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too! Daegu's Newest Dessert Shop Written by Alex A-cha and photographed by Mira, Park

Just across the street from Debec Plaza in Jung-gu, lies a quaint new sugar craft cake shop called Meicy. Heeyoung Kim is a sugarcraftmaster, shereceived her certification from KAOS, the Korean Association of Sugarcraft in 2012. Her interest in the art of sugar decorating began on a trip to England in 2006. It started off as a hobby; she was making cakes at home for her friends and family. Eventually, she found herself in Seoul getting the certification that brought Meicy into existence just this past January. You walk into Meicy and you are greeted with the bright sun from the massive windows, highlighting the cakes 12

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that are adorning the store. It is an open and friendly environment, and the shop’s name seems to fit quite well. When I asked her about the name, Heeyoung smiles warmly and says, “It was because of a trip to China”. The Chinese word for beautiful sounds like “mei”, and the word for food sounds like “shi”. You cannot deny that these cakes are nothing but beautiful. She is a one woman show,currentlyplaying all the roles as teacher, owner, and pastry chef. Lessons are available three times a day, although students can come in whenever they want with an appointment. The maximumclass size is six people, giving it a

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comfortable environment to learn in. One-day classes are available and cost 39,000 won for the cupcake class. For the cake class, the one-day class costs 49,000 won. For those interested in actually learning professionally, those classes are also available. The professional course class takes about 9 months, with a class occurringonce a week for 3 hours. Certification is available at the end, which would allow someone to open up their own store. The course runs between 400 to 450,000 won per month. The class was fun and relaxing, a perfect start to the week. The work station is filed with such wonderful things, my eyes are round as saucers as I sit down and wait for her to teach the class. Tools I never knew existed sit in front of me and I can smell the faint sweet scent of sugar.Heeyoung taught us how to roll fondant, and how to craft flowers out of it. It took some practice but they didn’t turn out as bad as I thought they would. Playing with the colors was also fascinating, as Heeyoung had an array of colors to choose from. We had a good time showing off our marble-style fondant, which had been made mixing two colors together.We use cookie cutters to create shapes, and we place it all on top of the chocolatecuppckaes she has provided, using orange marmalade to stick the fondant on. The room got silent as people focused on creating their cupcakes and perfecting their technique. When I asked her what she enjoys making the most, Heeyoung says flowers. They are so simple and yet rewarding to make. The most challenging thing to make is people and characters because people have a strong opinion of what their favorite characters should look like. Customers can order custom made cakes, whether it is for birthdays, or a baby’s 1st birthday party. She enjoys making cakes for Valentine’s Day and White Day, creating masterpieces filled with hearts and declarations of love. If you are looking for something unique to do in Daegu, head over and visit Heeyoung in Meicy. Appointments can easily be made by calling, text, or email. To look at some of her artwork, visit her webpage at :http:// meicy.co.kr/

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District Written by Tania Vincent and photographed by Ivan Broida

Down a small unassuming street is the location of the brand new concept building that is District. District is a completely new and exciting concept for Daegu. The idea is that each area of the building serves a different purpose. There is a café, Whisky lounge, a VIP area, Norabang and a Korean restaurant named Bap. The sheer amount of detail and time that has gone into the décor of this building is startling. The building resembles an old industrial warehouse that has been taken over and converted to a 1960’s low lit jazz bar. The owners designed the building from scratch and the more time you spend in the bar the more you will see. During the day the delightful music and coffee aromas fill the air, the choices for coffee are extensive including a hand drip Dutch coffee machine. There are also a large range of snacks for customers to try while they spend the afternoon chatting with friends. As the evening draws in the café is converted to a metropolitan bar that every young person and trend setter 14

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will be at home in. The menu for the evening meals is delicious. The Sam Guap Sal is cooked to perfection and is the perfect mix of Korean Fusion with American additions. In the summer this will be a great place to meet friends and have a drink in the sunshine. The court yards design makes it relaxing and inviting. Hopefully in the summer you may be able to catch a showing of a movie, sports match or music video on the purpose built screen in the courtyard. A big element of this bar is the idea of space and light. The owners wanted people to not be sat on each other’s shoulders and to feel they could talk with their friends privately as well as having the huge windows all around the building to let in light and give the feeling of space. If you want an even more private space for a party or business lunch you can also rent out the private room at the back of the restaurant which feels as if you have stepped into a secret hide away. The delicate touches Daegu Food - District

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such as the light bulb mirrors and red leather sofas opposite the stone covered walls make it feel you have your own private bar for the night. Outside of the main building is the restaurant ‘Bap’. This restaurant uses locally sourced ingredients to create delicious authentic Korean food that includes no MSG. Everything that touches your plate is homemade, including the red pepper sauce. It’s worth a visit even if you aren’t interested in going for a drink. On the second floor you can find a very chic and exclusive single malt scotch bar. There is a stage for live music and a grammar phone for authentic music. The beautiful woman serving will make every person feel like they have entered a 1960’s New York bar. If after all these drinks, scotch and private parties you are still ready for more you can always head up to the luxury Nora Bang area to let off some steam until 2am. The building has been in construction for 3 years and opened its doors in December but it will be a hot spot

in Daegu very soon so make sure you get in there while you still can. To find out more information or book a room here is the numbers: District Gate 5 – lounge 053-424-7093 Gate 6 – Nora Bang 053-425-0717 Gate 7 – Whisky Bar 053-421-3031 Gate 9 – VIP Room 053-255-3564 Bap restaurant – 053-256-6542 How to get there If you leave Jungnagno Subway station from exit 3, walk past two junctions until you hit the Novetel hotel and turn right. There are very large signs pointing the way. Opening times 10am – 2am

25 Cent Beer and Culture The Perfect Getaway!

Written and photographed by John Johnson / Translated by Yujeong Lee

Vietnam is a magical country with some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. Urban centers have a diverse mix of local culture and foreign influence, due in part to their turbulent colonial past. Local architecture shares the same street space with Socialist Realism styles of art and French Colonial design. It also shares elements of modern design as is visible with the skyscrapers that have been popping up all over the country. It is truly an exciting time to visit Vietnam to experience this fusion firsthand. Combine this with hundreds of miles of pristine beaches and breathtaking inland geography and you have a perfect travel destination from South Korea! 베트남은 세계에서 가장 아름다운 경치를 갖고 있는 황홀 한 나라이다. 도심지에는 격동적이었던 식민지 과거사로 인해 지역문화와 외국문화가 다양하게 섞여 있다. 사회주

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의적 리얼리즘 스타일의 예술과 프랑스식 식민지의 디자 인의 지역 건물들이 같은 거리를 공유하고 있다. 전국 여 기저기에 생겨난 고층 빌딩도 눈에 띄는 것이 현대적 미술 의 요소 역시 공유하고 있다. 이러한 퓨전스타일을 직접 경험하기 위해 베트남에 왔으니 정말 재미있는 시간이 될 것이다. 이에 수백마일의 아주 깨끗한 해변, 숨이 멎을 듯 한 내륙의 지형이 더해졌으니 당신은 한국에서부터 완벽 한 여행지로 오게 된 것이다!

The main barrier you will face in getting to Vietnam is that they require a Visa from citizens of most countries. Nearly all westerners will require a visa. Korean Nationals are exempt, as long as their sojourn of stay is 15 days or less. Visas are applied for in advance, usually using a third party website (myvietnamvisa.com / vietnam-visa.com). The total cost for a single entry visa is

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approximately $65 USD, which is inclusive of all the service fees. After you apply for the visa online, they will e-mail you an “approval” letter in 2-3 days, which you exchange for a visa upon arriving in Vietnam. It is important to understand that Vietnamese Immigration does NOT offer visas on arrival! 베트남에서 맞닥뜨릴 가장 큰 난관은 대부분의 외국 에서 오는 사람들에게 비자를 요구한다는 것이다. 거 의 대부분의 서양인들은 비자가 필요하며, 한국인은 15일 이내로 체류하는 경우에 면제가 된다. 비자는 미 리 받아야 하며 보통 제삼자의 웹사이트를 이용할 수 있다(myvietnamvisa.com / vietnam-visa.com). 단일 비자는 대략 65달러(미화)이며 모든 서비스 비 용이 포함되어 있다. 온라인으로 비자를 신청하고 나 면 2-3일 후에 “승인” 메일이 오며 베트남에 도착해 서 비자로 교환하면 된다. 꼭 이해해야 하는 점은 베트 남 이민국이 비자를 주지 않는다는 것이다.

Traveling to Vietnam from Korea is easier and cheaper than ever, largely in part to the introduction of AirAsia flights from Busan or Seoul to Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). If you are planning a short getaway (a week or less), round trip airfare is in your best interest. You will have ample time to ex-continued on p18-

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plore the major cities of either Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and their surroundings. If you choose Hanoi as your destination, you are a short bus ride (1.5-2.5 hours) from Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO heritage site featuring thousands of beautiful limestone rocks and isles that jut majestically from the water, and Sapa, a mountainous region famous for its great hiking and spectacular tiered rice terraces. 베트남에서 한국으로 돌아가는 것은 더 쉽고 그 어느 때보다 더 저렴하며, 서울/부산 출발 호치민 (구 사이 공) 시 도착인 에어 아시아 비행편이 많다. 단기 여행 (1주일 정도)을 계획하고 있다면 왕복 티켓이 더 이득 이다. 주요 도시인 하노이나 호치민시와 그 주변 지역 을 둘러볼 수 있는 충분한 시간이 될 것이다. 하노이 를 목적지로 잡는다면 하롱베이와 사파에서 1시간 반 에서 두시간 반 정도 소요되는 버스를 타면 된다. 하 롱베이는 물에서 장엄하게 솟아오른 수천개의 아름 다운 석회암과 섬이 있는 유네스코 유산이며 사파는 등산과 장대한 계단식 논으로 유명한 신악지대이다.

If you plan to fly round-trip into HCMC, you can take a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground network used by the Vietcong to evade Americans during the Vietnam War. If you want to get a bit further out, cheap buses can take you to a myriad of exciting places, including the lush Mekong Delta or the windy beaches of Mui Ne, which provide for excellent water sports. A bit further out is Nha Trang, the beach city that appeals to both backpackers and those looking for a more resort orientated vacation. 호치민시로 왕복여행으로 할 계획이라면 베트남전쟁 동안 미군을 피하기 위해 베트콩이 만든 지하 통로인 쿠치 동굴로 하룻동안 여행을 다녀올 수 있다. 조금 더 멀리 가보고 싶다면 저렴한 버스를 타고 매력적인 메 콩 삼각주나 훌륭한 수상스포츠를 즐길 수 있는 무이 네의 바람이 가득한 해변 등 무수히 많은 흥미로운 장 소로 갈 수 있다. 배낭 여행객이나 리조트에서 보내는 휴가를 보내려는 사람들 모두에게 매력적인 해변 도 시인 나 트랑도 있다.

For those with more time (I am looking at you university professors), your best bet is flying into HCMC and working your way north to Hanoi and departing from there (or vice versa). Most attractions are either along the eastern coast or slightly inland. Numerous tour companies exist all over HCMC and Hanoi, especially in the backpacker -continued on p20-

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hostel and bar districts. Feel free to shop around and negotiate because there are many tour agencies looking for your business. Bus travel is very cheap and provides you with a look into the stunning rural areas of Vietnam. If you become pressed for time, domestic air travel is also affordable and there are a few regional airports scattered throughout the country. 더 시간이 많은 여행자들(특히 대학교 강사들)에게는 호치 민시로 날아가서 하노이를 향해 북쪽으로 간 뒤에 그 곳에 서 떠나는 것이 가장 좋은 방법이다(혹은 반대로 하는 것 도 좋다.) 가장 매력적인 곳은 동부 해안을 따라서이거나 혹은 약간 내륙 지방이다. 많은 여행사들이 호치민시와 하 노이 전역에 있으며 특히 배낭여행객을 위한 호스텔과 바 밀집지역도 많다. 편안히 쇼핑을 하러 둘러보고 흥정을 하 면 된다. 왜냐하면 많은 여행사들이 당신이 와 주기를 기 대하고 있기 때문이다. 버스로 여행하는 것은 매우 저렴하 고 베트남의 아름다운 시골 지역을 들여다 볼 수 있는 기 회도 얻을 수 있다.. 만약 시간에 쫓기고 있다면 베트남의 국내항공 역시 적당한 가격에 이용할 수 있으며 소수의 지 역 항공이 전국에 흩어져 있다.

food. Cheap pho and spring rolls await you at every corner. Moreover, you can wash it all down with a 25 cent beer! Just don’t forget to bring a jacket. The northern regions tend to be substantially colder than the south. 아름다운 경치와 풍부한 문화에 대한 기대가 이 곳으로의 발걸음을 재촉하기에 충분치 않다면 길거리 음식을 상상 해 보라. 저렴한 포와 스프링 롤이 곳곳에서 당신을 기다 리고 있다. 게다가 25센트짜리 맥주 한 잔으로 입가심을 할 수 있다! 대신 겉옷을 하나 잊지 말고 챙겨오길 바란다. 북부지역은 남부지역보다 많이 추운 편이다.

-John Johnson

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Expats living and working in Korea have long made good use of their proximity to the great winter vacation destinations of Asia, such as Thailand, India, the Philippines, and Indonesia, amongst others. Waiting at the end of a path less traveled, at least from Asia, sits a remarkable destination half-a-world away.

jures up idyllic images of time and place like Xanadu or Atlantis--apparitions of a Zen-like land filled with palm trees, full-bodied native peoples, caressing breezes and azure waters lapping at your feet. Well, that pretty much describes the Place of Women, or as it’s more commonly known, Zihuatanejo.

한국에서 거주하며 일하는 외국인들은 다른 곳보다도 태 국, 인도, 필리핀, 인도네시아 등과 같이 아시아 지역의 멋진 겨울 휴가지에 근접하다는 장점을 잘 이용한다. 짧 은 거리의 여행을 하는 여정의 끝에는, 적어도 아시아로 부터는, 놀랄 만한 목적지가 지구의 반만큼 떨어져 있다.

그 곳의 이름을 발음하는 소리는 혀에서 감미롭게 미끄러 져 나온다. 지와타네호, 제네두(역주: 이상의 세계)나 아 틀란티스와 같은 장소와 시간의 목가적인 이미지를 떠올 리게 하는 그 이름. 야자나무, 건장한 원주민들, 어루만 져주는 바람과 발을 감싸는 푸른색의 물로 가득한 선(禪) 이 실현된 것 같은 육지. 글쎄, 이 정도면 여성의 장소, 지 와타네호라고 더 잘 알려진 곳에 대한 충분한 설명이 된 듯 하다.

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우리는 파산하지 않는 예산 내에서 한국의 추운 겨울과는 다른 색다른 겨울 휴가지를 찾고 있었다. 그러다가 최근에 인기가 많았던 1994년 영화 쇼생크 탈출을 보게 되었고, 레드가 탈옥한 친구인 앤디를 만나는 마지막 장면을 보았 다. 앤디는 멕시코의 태평양 연안을 따라 펼쳐진 눈부시게 아름다운 백사장에서 보트를 고치고 있었다. 그렇다, 지와 타네호! 우리는 바로 결정했다.

We were searching for a different winter vacation destination, a welcome change from Korea's winter—one that would not break the bank. Recently, we were watching the popular 1994 movie, The Shawshank Redemption and the final scene when Red catches up with prison-escapee friend, Andy, who is rebuilding a boat on some glorious stretch of beach along the Pacific coast of Mexico. Yes, Zihuatanejo! Sign us up!

Zihuatanejo served as a port for the first trip made by the Spanish colonists in 1527. It later became a commercial and cultural navigation route that served to unify the continents of America and Asia. Today, the city of 68,000 lies comfortably along a naturally protected horseshoe shaped bay of the same name. Four beaches, each with their own personality, stretch around the bay: Playa Principal, the most commercial of the four; Playa La Madera; Playa La Ropa, the longest and favorite of the tourists; and Playa Las Gatas, named after the cat shark that used to inhabit its waters. 지와타네호는 1527년 스페인의 식민지 정복자들이 처음 왔을 때 항구 역할을 했던 곳이며, 후에는 아메리카와 아 시아 대륙을 통합하기 위한 상업적, 문화적 항로의 역할 -continued on p24-

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을 하게 되었다. 오늘날에는 인구 6만8천의 도시로, 같은 이름을 갖고 있으며 자연적으로 보호를 받는 말굽 모양의 만을 따라 안락하게 위치해 있다. 가장 상업적으로 발달 한 플라야 프린시펄, 플라야 라 마데라, 가장 길고 관광객 들에게도 가장 인기 있는 플라야 라 로파, 바다에 살고 있 던 표범 상어의 이름을 따서 명명된 플라야 라스 가타스. 각각 고유의 특색을 지니고 있는 네 개의 해변은 만을 따 라 펼쳐져 있다

Truth be told, Zihuatanejo has been discovered. But unlike its busier cousin, Ixtapa, located about 3 miles north, it’s far less commercial, quieter and marches to the beat of a different drum. The pulse of Zihuatanejo emanates from its downtown area whose streets lie just off the city pier at La Playa Principal. Evenings you’ll find the area abuzz, its restaurants, commercial shops and ice-cream stalls, attracting a fascinating mix of locals and expats. 사실을 말하자면 지와타네호는 알려진 지는 꽤 되었다. 하 지만 북쪽으로 약 5km 떨어져 있는 곳에 위치한 북적거 리는 이웃동네 익스타파와는 달리 덜 상업적이고 더 조용 하며 각자의 개성대로 살아가고 있다. 지와타네호의 맥박

은 번화가, 라 플라야 프린시펄의 시 부두에서 조금 떨어 져 있는 거리에서 뿜어져 나온다. 저녁이면 지역주민들과 외국인들을 발길을 이끄는 식당, 상점, 아이스크림 판매대 로 인해 동네가 떠들썩해지는 것을 볼 수 있다.

Naturally, restaurants here serve up delicious and tantalizing Mexican fare. The guacamole, tamales and traditional soup, Pozole, alone make the trip here worthwhile. But they are just the beginning. Zihuatanejo is still a town proud of its fishing heritage. Fresh tuna, octopus and its trademark dish, red snapper, are served up daily. These delicious dishes may partially explain all the smiling faces along the bay most afternoons and evenings. More on that in un minuto por favor. 자연스럽게도 식당은 맛있고 감질나게 하는 멕시코 음식 을 대접한다. 과카몰리, 타말레, 전통 수프, 포졸레는 그 하나만으로도 이 곳으로 여행을 올 만하게 만든다. 하지 만 이 것들은 단지 시작일 뿐이다. 지와타네호는 여전히 어업의 유산을 자랑스러워하고 있는 마을이다. 신선한 참 치, 문어 그리고 트레이드마크인 붉은 돔 요리가 매일 차 려진다. 이 맛있는 요리들은 사람들이 만이 있는 쪽에서 오후와 저녁 즈음에 만족스럽게 미소를 짓고 있는 이유 -continued on p26-

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Aside from amazing food, and the warm-hearted, incessantly smiling locals, Zihuatanejo is, of course, known for its amazing beaches, especially Playa La Ropa. Coconut palm trees line the nearly ¾ mile stretch of fine pink sand. With a consistent year-round daytime air temperature of about 90˚, and water temps hovering near 80˚, there’s simply nothing to complain about. 환상적인 음식, 따뜻한 마음을 가진 사람들, 항상 미소를 짓는 원주민들을 제외하고라도 지와타네호는 멋진 해변으 로 잘 알려져 있는데 특히 플라야 라 로파가 그렇다. 코코 넛 야자수 나무들이 1.2km에 가까이 펼쳐져 있는 분홍빛 모래 위에 줄을 서 있다. 1년 내내 섭씨 30도의 낮 기온이 유지되고 수온은 23을 맴돌며 그에 대해 불평할 만한 것 은 아무 것도 없다.

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heels of Chile, Thailand and Brazil. Korea, by way of comparison, ranks 63rd. Mexicans know how to relax and for most of us, relaxation is why we’re here. It’s that mellow spirit and understanding that if things don’t get done today, well, there’s always mañana (tomorrow). That life philosophy lies behind the smiles one sees on faces everywhere in Zihuatanejo. 멕시코 문화는 일과 휴식의 균형을 잡고 있는 것에 자부 심을 가지고 있는 듯 하다. 멕시코는 세계 경제-행복 지수 에서 칠레, 태국, 브라질 바로 다음으로 22위를 차지했다. 비교를 위해 알려주자면 한국은 63위를 기록했다. 멕시코 인들은 제대로 휴식을 취할 줄 알며 우리 대부분에게도 휴 식이 이 곳을 찾은 이유이다. 그것은 느긋한 마음과 오늘 일을 끝낼 수 없다면 언제나 마냐나(내일)이 있다라는 정 신이다. 그러한 삶의 철학이 지와타네호 어디에서든 볼 수 있는 얼굴의 미소 아래에 깔려져 있다.

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the chance to experience this unique, still unspoiled paradise, is well worth the trip. Hotels range from $40/night and up. Great deals can be had on condo rentals--usually the longer the stay--the better the deal. 북미지역이나 유럽에서 한국으로 일하러 온 사람들에게 는 지와타네호를 휴가의 목적지로 삼는 것이 생각보다 쉬 울 수도 있다. 캐나다와 미국의 많은 도시를 경유하는 비 행편으로 쉽게 계획을 세울 수 있다. 다른 사람들은 독특 하지만 아직 파괴되지 않은 이 파라다이스를 경험할 수 있 는 여행이 충분히 값질 것이다. 호텔은 하룻밤에 40달러 부터이고 콘도를 빌리는 것도 나쁘지 않은데 오래 머물수 록 가격이 저렴해진다.

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Zihuatanejo has somehow escaped the tourist hordes over the years. Come, relax, and let its magic seduce you. 왜인지는 모르겠지만 몇 년 간 많은 관광객 무리들이 지 와타네호를 찾지 않았다. 그러니 이 곳으로 오라. 휴식도 취하라. 그리고 이 곳의 마법이 당신을 홀릴 수 있도록 허 락하라.

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1.Tenerife, the Canary Islands November, 2013: The view of the El Teide volcano covered with snow taken from the highway.

5.Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, the Canary Islands November 2013: the view of San Telmo beach and Lago Martianez Complex in Puerto de la Cruz.

2.La Orotava, Tenerife, the Canary Islands November 2013: Facade of a house decorated with blooming plants in one of the oldest cities, La Orotava.

6.Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, the Canary Islands November 2013: La Iglesia Matriz de Nuestra Se単ora de la Pe単a de Francia (the name of the church in Spanish) in Puerto de la Cruz.

3.Buenavista Norte, Tenerife, the Canary Islands November 2013: Bright yellow cactus flower on a city flower bed in Buenavista Norte. 4.Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, the Canary Islands November, 2013: Facade of a typical Spanish house in the Canaries. 28

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A Tour of Suncheon More Adventures Here: fromKoreawithLove.org Written and photographed by Alex A-che / Translated by Yujeong Lee

EunYoung and I went on a one-day tour to southern Suncheon. For 35,000 won (~$35) we visited three different sites. The first site was Seonamsa Temple ( 선암사), a temple located on the west end of Mount Jogyesan. With a packed tour bus, we climbed out and took a morning hike to the temple. 필자는 친구인 은영과 남쪽에 있는 순천으로 하룻동안 여 행을 다녀왔다. 3만5천원으로 세 곳의 여행지를 다녀왔 는데 첫번째로 간 곳은 조계산 서쪽에 있는 절, 선암사였 다. 사람들로 가득 찬 버스를 타고 가서 절을 향해 아침 등 산을 시작했다.

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We climbed down to the bottom and took pictures under Seungseon Bridge. Unfortunately, once we were down there and had crossed the stream, there was no way we were going get back unless we got soaking wet. I like to imagine I’m cool enough to cross rivers and climb things like some kind of action hero (which is how I was able to cross in the first place), but no … I’m in my late 20′s and definitely not agile and thus we were stuck. 우리는 산 아래를 향해 걸어가다가 승선교 아래에서 사진 을 찍었다. 아래로 내려가서 개울을 건넜는데 불행히도 발 을 적시지 않고는 돌아올 길이 없었다. 필자는 마치 액션

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From the distance, a Korean gentleman called out to us and asked if we needed help. Like in a drama, he slung his DSLR all dreamily to his side and directed us on how to climb the rock and he took our hands and caught us when we jumped. We told his girlfriend that he was such a hero, and she giggled. 멀리서 한 친절한 한국인 남자분이 혹시 도움이 필요 한 지 큰 소리로 물었다. 그리고는 마치 드라마에서처 럼 DSLR 카메라를 그 쪽에다 던져두고 어떻게 바위 를 올라가는 지 알려주었고, 손도 잡아주었으며 점프 를 할 때는 우리를 잡아주었다. 그 분의 여자친구에 게 그 분이 마치 슈퍼맨같다고 이야기 하자 키득거 리며 웃었다.

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vegetable gardens being grown, and people are going about their every day life. I had never seen straw roofs on Korean architecture before, and it was quite pleasant! The castle walls are well preserved, it’s so beautiful from up there. EunYoung showed me the torture devices they used in the old days, and we even got to see a cute pony. 우리의 다음 목적지는 전라남도의 낙안읍성민속마을이었 다. 약100여가구가 여전히 읍성 안에 살고 있었다! 빨래 가 마당에 널려있고, 채소가 텃밭에서 자라고 있고, 사람 들은 평범하게 일상생활을 하고 있는 것을 볼 수 있다. 필 자는 한 번도 한국의 초가지붕을 본 적이 없었기에 무척 이나 기분이 좋았다. 성벽은 잘 보존되어 있었고 성벽 위 에서의 바라보는 풍경은 아름다웠다. 은영은 옛날에 사 용되었던 고문 기구를 보여주었고, 귀여운 조랑말도 볼 수 있었다.

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For lunch we had deep-fried cockle (Kkomak Tangsuyook 꼬막탕수육), which was deliiiiiiicious! Cockle is the delicacy of the region. They used the regular recipe for the Chinese-style tangsooyook to recreate this dish and it was delicious! I enjoyed it better than the pork version. We then walked through the reeds and hiked Mt. Yongsan Observatory. It took us 40 minutes to hike up there, and as we watched one of the most beautiful view I have ever seen, we realized we had just 30 minutes to get back on the bus. Friends, I have no idea how I made it down that mountain in 10 minutes without breaking some bones. Suncheon was amazing. I would have loved to stay there for the weekend rather than rush through everything in just one day. Go to Suncheon, it is beyond amazing and a perfect place to live the last days of autumn. 그 다음으로는 순천만자연생태공원으로 갔다. 갈대들은 아름다움 그 이상이었으며 새파란 하늘과 대비되어 환상 적이었다. 이 곳은 한국에서 가장 큰 갈대 군락지이며 도 요새, 야생오리, 야생거위 등을 포함한140여 종의 새들이 살고 있다. 안타깝게도 필자는 그 중에 단 하나도 보지 못 했다. 점심으로는 꼬막탕수육을 먹었는데 정말 둘이 먹다

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가 하나가 죽어도 모를 맛이었다. 고막은 순천의 별미이 다. 탕수육을 만드는 요리법을 사용하여 꼬막탕수육으로 재탄생시켰는데 맛있었다. 돼지고기로 만든 탕수육보다 더 나았다. 점심을 먹고는 갈대밭을 지나 용산전망대로 올 라갔다. 전망대까지는 40분 정도 등산을 했고 필자가 본 가장 아름다운 풍경 중 하나를 보면서 문득 버스로 돌아 가기까지 겨우 30분이 남았다는 것을 깨닫게 되었다. 뼈 를 부러뜨리지 않고 어떻게 10분만에 산을 내려올 수 있 는 지는 아직도 불가사의다. 순천은 정말 경이로웠다. 하룻동안 급하게 모든 것을 둘 러보기 보다는 주말 동안 머물렀다면 좋았을 것이다. 순 천으로 가라. 그 곳은 늦가을을 보내기에 경이롭고 완벽 한 장소 그 이상이다.

To follow Alex on more of her Korean adventures, check out other blog posts and videos on her blog From Korea with Love: fromkoreawithlove.org 알렉스의 더 많은 한국에서의 모험을 보려면 알렉스의 블 로그 포스팅과 비디오를 찾아 보세요. : fromkoreawithlove.org

Horse Ear Mountain Maisan National Park

Written and photographed by Tom Rogers / Translated by Yujeong Lee

To call Maisan ‘a’ mountain is somewhat misleading. Mountains are normally triangular-ish in shape and rise gradually to a summit. Maisan has not one, but two summits. And these are not triangular, but steep and conical shaped. This distinctive shape gives the park its nickname ‘Horse Ear Mountain’. Approaching from a distance it’s easy to see why. At the time I couldn’t help but wonder, was there more to the horse somewhere beneath my feet? 마이산을 ‘산’이라고 부르는 것은 다소 오해의 소지가 있 다. 산은 보통 삼각형이며 꼭대기까지 서서히 높이가 올라 간다. 마이산은 그렇지 않고 오직 봉우리 두 개만이 있을 뿐이다. 그리고 봉우리도 삼각형이 아니며 매우 가파른 원 뿔모양이다. 이 독특한 형태로 인해 ‘마이산’이라는 이름 이 붙게 되었는데 멀리서 보면 왜 그러한지 눈으로 확인할 수 있다. 당시에는 필자의 발 밑 아래 어딘가에 말이 있는 게 아닌가 하고 밖에 생각할 수 없었다.

aesthetic quality. 론리 플래닛에 따르면 이러한 기이한 형태는 수백만년 전 구조적인 지각의 이동이 역암을 위로 들어올렸을 때 형성 되었다고 하는데 이는 한국에서는 찾아보기 힘든 지형이 라고 한다. 바위는 매우 단단하며 자갈의 파편이 시멘트 와 섞인 것처럼 보인다. 두 봉우리 중 더 높은 것이 ‘암마 이산’이며, 685m이다. 동쪽에 있는 봉우리는 ‘숫마이산’ 이며 678m로 암마이산보다 다소 낮다. 마이산은 작기는 하지만 미학적으로 봤을 때 아름답다.

A short walk from the park entrance takes you to the start of a trail that bisects the mountain. Very quickly this becomes a well maintained staircase, which steadily climbs upward. The staircase is quite easy and it didn’t trouble any of the adjumas I met on the way. After a short ascent we reached the midway point between the two peaks, where the route briefly plateaus. From here the staircase descends towards Tapsa temple. 공원의 입구에서 조금 걸어 들어가면 산을 이등분하는 산 길이 시작된다. 이 산길은 곧 잘 꾸며진 계단길과 연결되어 산 위로 계속 올라갈 수 있다. 계단길은 무척 가기 쉽고, 가는 길에 필자 가 만난 아줌마들에게도 문제가 되지 않았다. 잠깐 힘든 구간이 있은 다음에 두 봉우리 사이에 약간 평지로 되어 있는 중간 포인트 지점에 다다랐다. 이 곳에서부터는 계단 길이 탑사를 향해 내리막길로 되어 있다.

A view from the 'male' peak. According to my Lonely Planet, this bizarre formation was created millions of years ago, when tectonic movements thrust conglomerate rock, a rarity in Korea, upward. The rock is very hard and looks like a cemented mix of fragmented pebbles. The higher of the two summits is the female peak ‘Ammaisan,’ which is 685m tall. The Easterly male peak, ‘Sutmaisan,’ is slightly shorter, at 678m. Whilst Maisan may be small, it certainly has 36

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The trail between the peaks - an easy-going staircase.

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It was at this point that my friend (handsome Rob) and I decided to try and explore a little. You see the walk between the peaks is really easy, disappointingly easy in fact. We wanted a proper hike. Walking around one of the peaks we followed a metal platform which led to an upward trail. At that time the route was off-limits, and clearly had been for some time. This is where we had to be cheeky and jump the barricade. 이 곳에서 필자의 친구(잘 생긴 롭)과 필자는 약간의 도 전을 해보기로 했다. 봉우리 사이의 산행은 매우 쉬웠는 데 사실 실망할 정도로 쉬웠다. 우리는 제대로 된 등산 을 하고 싶었다. 봉우리 중 하나의 주위를 걷다가, 정상 을 향해 나 있는 길을 따라 있는 철제 플랫폼을 따라 걸 었다. 그 때 길은 출입금지구역 안에 있었고, 확실히 무 언가 결정을 해야 할 때였다. 그 때야말로 건방지게 바 리케이드를 넘어 가야 할 때였다.

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The scramble to the top was steep – really steep. We had to climb up using our hands and a support rope which had clearly seen better days. I was genuinely concerned that it could have snapped on us at any time. I imagine the route had been closed off because it was so dangerous. A fall here could certainly be fatal. After a 30 minute scramble we reached the top, sweaty and with sore forearms. Well I felt that way. Handsome Rob was fine – he climbs mountains for fun. 산으로 가는 거친 길은 가팔랐다. 정말로. 손으로 기거나 확실하게 상태가 안 좋아 보이는 밧줄을 이용해서 올라 가야만 했다. 필자는 언제든지 밧줄이 끊어져 떨어질 수 도 있었기에 정말 오로지 등산에 집중했다. 그리고 등산 로가 정말 위험했기 때문에 폐쇄가 되었던 것이라고 생각 했다. 이 곳에서의 추락은 확실하게 치명적일 수 있었다. 30분 정도의 고된 등반 후에 땀에 절고 팔뚝은 근육통으 로 욱신거리는 채로 정상에 도착했다. 적어도 필자는 그 렇게 느꼈다. 잘생긴 롭은 멀쩡했다. 롭은 그냥 단순히 재 미로 등산을 한다.

The top was surprisingly flat. Flat and isolated. Perfect after such a strenuous ascent. Unfortunately the unrelenting yellow dusk had descended on Korea in force that day and we couldn’t see further than a few miles. At least we got a great view of the other peak. After 15 minutes we descended back to the trail. 놀랍게도 정상은 편평했다. 편평했고, 고립되어 있었다. 몹시도 고되었던 등반 후 휴식을 취하기에 완벽했다. 안 타깝게도 그 날 대량의 미세먼지가 한국으로 몰려들어서 몇km 이상 보이지가 않았다. 최소한 다른 봉우리에서 멋 진 풍경을 감상할 수 있었고 우리는 15분쯤 지나서 산길 로 하산했다.

Back on the trail we headed to the temple. Tapsa Temple is a curious little complex. There are small shrines, stone pagodas and temple buildings – your usual Korean fare. What’s really interesting however, are the dozens of rock panicles which curve upwards in near perfect uniformity. Apparently, a scholar called Gapryong Lee started the process in 1885 and built these miraculous towers one stone at a time. What’s more, he didn’t use any cement or mortar. They’re stay up purely by rockon-rock friction thanks to the skill of the architect. Some are huge – stretching 15m into the air – and there are nearly enough to get lost in. It’s definitely a treat worth the walk to get there.

으로 된 수십개의 돌무더기가 거의 완벽하게 똑같이 나선 형으로 위로 솟아 있었다는 것이다. 처사 이갑룡이 1885 년부터 한 번에 돌을 하나하나씩 쌓아서 이 신비스러운 탑 들을 만들었다고 한다. 더 신기한 것은 시멘트나 회반죽 을 전혀 이용하지 않았다는 것이다. 건축기술 덕분에 순 수하게 돌 사이의 마찰 저항만으로 탑이 서 있는 것이다. 어떤 탑은 공중으로 15m나 솟아 있을 정도로 크고, 거의 길을 잃을 수 있을 정도로 많은 탑들이 있다. 확실히 탑사 까지 가 볼 만하다.

산길로 돌아와 절로 발걸음을 옮겼다. 탑사는 호기심을 자아내는 동시에 조금 복잡한 곳이었는데 작은 법당, 돌 탑, 사찰 건물들이 있었다. 흔한 한국의 사찰에서 볼 수 있 는 것들 말이다. 하지만 정말 흥미로웠던 것은 원추모양

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Some of the amazing stone pinnacle.

Useful Information Maisan is located in Jeollabuk province, about 30 miles east of the provincial capital Jeonju. It is reached via the nearby town of Jinan. To get to Jinan, take a bus from Daegu (2.5 – 3 hours). From Jinan, local buses run every 40 mins to the park entrance. Admission is W2000. <도움이 되는 정보> 마이산은 전라북도에 있으며 전주에서 동쪽으로 약 80km정도 떨어져 있다. 가까운 도시인 진안을 통 해 갈 수 있고, 대구에서 2시간 30분~3시간 정도 버스를 타면 진안에 도착한다. 진안에서는 버스를 타고 40분 정도 달리면 입구에 도착하고 입장료는 2천원이다.

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Weolgwang Waterside Park & Green Dragon Mountain Nature in the City

Written and Photographed by Alex D. Johnson / Translated by Ji Yeon Johnson

Located on the backside of Apsan Park in Dalseo-gu is Chung-yong-san (Green Dragon Mountain) and Weolgwang Waterside Park. Chung-yong-san offers good inner-city hiking while Weolgwang Waterside Park is suitable for anyone that wants to enjoy walking or nature. Both are easily accessible from Sang-in Station on the red subway line with a short bus transfer to the park or the starting/finishing points of the trail to the mountain. 달서구 앞산 뒤쪽에 위치한 청룡산은 도시 내에서 등산하 기에 매우 좋은 산이며 월광 수변공원은 걷거나 자연을 즐 기기에 매우 좋은 장소이다. 두 장소 모두 지하철1호선 ( 빨간라인) 상인역에서 하차하여 버스로 갈아 타고 조그 만 오면 등산로 시작점 내지 도착점을 쉽게 찾을 수 있다.

Green Dragon Mountain: Chung-yong-san has 14km of well-marked trails that seem much farther out of the city than they really are. The course is essentially a semi-loop trail situated behind Apsan Park. The course is a moderate hike that will take you to the peak of the mountain on a ridgeline and into a valley or vice versa. One of the surprising things about this trail is the quiet and solitude after the first few kilometers unlike other trails within the city limits. As soon as you get past the throngs of daily walkers you pretty much have the trail to yourself. A luxury of this course are well-marked and groomed trails which can be tackled by almost anyone. There are two main trailheads that lead to the mountain. One, starting at

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Weolgwang Waterside Park, and the other at a nearby valley. Depending on where you want to start, both trailheads lead to the top of the mountain at about the same time and distance. Getting to the trail head: There are many unofficial trails leading to the main trail but the best starting points are the bridge that leads to the reservoir at the park and the valley between Apsan and Chung-yong-san at Dalseo-gu Youth Training Center. If you decide to start at the park, walk to the reservoir and cross it until you see the hiking course map at the end of the reservoir. If you start at the youth center, follow the pedestrian bridge over the highway until you reach the trail, but make sure you keep veering right when you get into the valley. Numerous unofficial trails can confuse even the well oriented hiker. Personally, I prefer the waterside park trailhead because of the well-marked starting point and after getting on the trail it is hard to get lost. 청룡산: 청룡산은 약 14키로의 완만한 길로 시작하여 앞산공원 뒤 로 연결된 등산로로, 대체로 완만한 능선으로 꼭대기까지 올라갈 수 있다. 도시의 다른 등산로와 달리 처음 몇 키로

만 지나면 등산로가 매우 한적하며 고즈넉한 것이 특징이 다. 매일 오는 등산객들을 지나치면 등산로는 거의 혼자 차지라 할 정도이다. 이 등산로의 가장 큰 장점은 아주 잘 정비되어 있고 누구나 즐길수 있다는 것이다. 꼭대기로 가 는 두 주요 등산로는 월광 수변공원과 근처 계곡에서 시작 하는데 어디에서 시작하는 간에 두군 데 모두 꼭대기기까 지 거의 시간과 거리는 비슷하게 걸린다. 주요 등산로까지 가는 데는 많은 작은 등산로가 있으나 공원의 호수 다리쪽 에서 시작하거나 앞산과 청소년수련관 옆 청룡산 사이의 계곡에서 시작하는 방법이 있다. 청소년 수련관에서 시작 한다면 고속도로 위 다리를 지나 등산로에 다다를 수 있고 계곡에 도착 후 계속해서 오른쪽으로 가야만 한다. 경험이 많은 등산객이라 하더라도 많은 작은 등산로에서 헤맬 수 도 있다. 개인적으로 시작점이 명확하고 등산로도 쉽게 따 라갈 수 있는 수변공원쪽을 추천한다.

Weolgwang Waterside Park: For those who don’t enjoy hiking, Weolgwang Waterside Park offers walking courses, dirt basketball and badminton courts and a children’s’ playground. The walking course borders a lake at the base of the mountain and has a 1 km loop course and shorter courses -continued on p42-

are available. During the summer months there is a water show choreographed to music that runs from May to October and runs almost every hour from 11am to 9pm. During the summer it can get very crowded due to the intercity location, so anyone who likes to run or jog should come early. Opposite the park there are the usual chain and independent coffee houses sprinkled among restaurants that serve typical Korean cuisine, like roast duck, pork and noodles. Any of these places are suitable for a meal, but the most popular seems to be Nak Dong Barbeque Duck near the far end of the park. This restaurant does a pretty good roasted duck on skewers tableside but little or no English is spoken. An interesting short excursion can be taken by exiting the park at the far end and walking five minutes through a small village. There is a 400 year old tree and a small park at the end of the village. After visiting here numerous times there seems to be some kind of tradition of leaving offerings of alcohol or food at the base of the tree trunk. Although the meaning of these offerings is a 42

mystery it is interesting to see some old traditions alive in the city. It’s not often you see a 400 year old tree in the city! 월광 수변공원: 등산을 그다지 즐기지 않는다면 산책도 할수 있고, 농구장 베트민턴장, 놀이터가 있는 월광 수변공원을 찾아보길. 산 자락 아래에 호수를 따라 걷는 코스는 약 1킬로미터 정도 로 더 짧은 코스도 가능하다. 여름에는 음악분수가 운영 되며 5월에서 10월에는 오전 11시부터 오후 9시까지 매 시간 분수쇼를 볼수 있다. 도심 한가운데 위치해 있어 여 름에는 꽤 많은 사람들로 붐비므로 조깅이나 뛰기를 원하 는 사람은 좀더 일찍 오는 편이 낫다. 공원 반대편에는 커 피숍과 오리, 돼지고기, 국수등과 같은 것을 맛볼수 있는 많은 식당들이 즐비하다. 대부분 한끼 식사에 충분하며 그 중 공원끝에 위치한 ‘낙동 오리’ 식당이 가장 인기있는 듯 하다. 훈제오리고기 바베큐와 정갈한 반찬을 맛볼수 있으 나 영어의사 소통은 거의 불가능하다. 공원을 나서서 산 자락쪽으로 5분 정도 마을을 거니면 400년된 거목을 마 을끝 작은 공원에서 만날 수 있다. 여러 번을 가보면서 술

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이나 음식을 사람들이 나무주위에 놓는 풍습 같은 것이 있 는 듯 함을 알 수 있었다. 어떤 의미가 있는지는 정확히 모 르나 도시에서 이런 오래된 나무를 본다는 자체만으로도 흥미롭다. 400년이나 된 나무를 도시에서 보는 것은 분명 흔한 경험은 아니다.

Access : Sang-in Station, Exit 4 and transfer to bus 356 오는방법 : 상인역 4번출구에서 356번 버스로 타고 종점에서 하차.

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1. Visit the booth promoting the 'Daegu Medical Tour' at international events We will operate the promotion booth for the 'Daegu Medical Tour' at many international events. You will able to see our slogan: "Time for Healing" at many international events. If you participate in the medical tour after visiting the promotion booth, we will provide translation service, and free transportation to each hospital for your convenience. You will also receive souvenirs, such as KNUH shampoo, designed to prevent hair loss, and oriental medicine cosmetics by order of arrival. Furthermore, you can also check your B.M.I (Body Mass Index) and blood pressure for free. Lastly, please don`t forget to take pictures with Daejanggeum characters dressed in Hanboks, our Korean traditional clothing. Please check out the following major events in which you can find our medical booth. 44

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2. The top medical institutes in Daegu The thirty-two medical institutes that the 'Daegu Medical Tour' introduces are designated as Initiative Medical Institutions by Daegu Metropolitan City. They are the most representative hospitals specialized in oriental medicine, plastic surgery, dentistry, ophthalmology, urology and so on. You can experience one of the best qualities of medical services in Daegu. *University Medical Center Kyungpook National University Hospital, Yeungnam University Medical Center, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Daegu Catholic University Medical Center, Daegu Oriental Hospital of Daegu Haany University *General Hospital Daegu Fatima Hospital, Hyosung Hospital, Dream Hospital, Saekang Hospital, Women Medipark Hospital, Goo Hospital, Samil Hospital

*Dental Clinic Ye Dental Clinic, Mac Dental Clinic, Mir Dental Clinic *Oriental Medical Clinic *Eye Clinic

Nune Eye Clinic *Urology Clinic

3. The most convenient and easiest medical services We are planning to publish the 'Daegu Medical Tour Magazine' to help you understand the tour at a glance, and get the information about medical programs and tourist attractions for shopping and outstanding foods. For more detailed information, please visit our website at www.meditour.go.kr or contact at +53-253-1560~5.

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Korean MMA Superstar Dae Hwan Kim Set for World Title Fight Written by Kenneth Quillinan / Photos submitted by team Dae Hwan Kim

Over the last few years, there is no doubting that the popularity of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) in Korea has been on the rise in conjunction with its rapid growth worldwide. This sport is sure to grab the attention of the Korean public on March 14th, as one of their own, Dae Hwan Kim travels to Malaysia to fight in a world title bout. The event, known as ONE FC: WAR OF NATIONS will attract over 10,000 fans to the Stadium Negara in Kuala Lumpur with Kim’s Bantamweight fight against Filipino superstar Kevin Belingon being arguably the most anticipated fight on the night. With 90%+ of the market share, ONE Fighting Championship is Asia's largest Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) organization.

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In a recent interview, Kim expressed his delight at being a member of ONE FC, ‘’now I am signed up for the ONE FC, I am very happy. The staff, competition management and enthusiastic spectators are all perfect. It is a great organization which has a bright future.’’ Kim went onto explain that he already has some previous successes while fighting abroad, ‘’I fought against Japans Koji Yoshida at Gladiator 25 which was held at the Differ Ariake Colosseum, in Tokyo. This fight ended in a draw. Besides that, I knocked out Yusuke Gondai in the first round (1:52 knee and punches) at Gladiator 58 which was held in Osaka. My last fight with ONE FC was in Manila, Philippines and it was the largest audience I have ever fought in front of. I was delighted to come out on top in this fight against a very tough oppo-

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nent in Thanh Vu but now I am ready to test my abilities even further in Malaysia.’’ After an exhilarating bout against Vu, that featured technical precision and exciting exchanges, Kim emerged with the victory to go ten fights undefeated. Kim’s brother, who he states is his main inspiration has also had quite a successful fighting career, ‘’my elder brother, Dae-ryeong is an active fighter too. Besides being my manager, trainer and the director of the gym where I belong to, he is also a champion of Japan Gladiator and KAMMA (KOREA ALL MMA) for 169lbs (77kg). He is a very inspiring person and I have learned a lot from his exuberant imagination.’’

Apart from his own success, Kim he believes that the future of MMA in Korea is very promising with a lot of young stars, both male and female emerging in the country, ‘’Keep an eye out for Jung Je Yun, Doo Ri Song in the male category and Chan Mi Jeon and Sung Eun Kim in the female category of MMA. They all have very bright futures ahead of them, but for now, be sure to cheer me on as I represent not only myself but also South Korea in this world title fight,’’ For more information on the event, visit www.onefc. livesport.tv

Kim, who once won a bout with a broken hand, is determined to be a huge success with ONE FC and his dream world title fight would be in Korea, ‘’I want to be a legend. I want to defeat the strongest fighters in the best organization. ONE FC is growing very fast and I want to be their champion as they become the best in the world too. I want a shot at the title against current ONE FC Bantamweight champion, Bibiano Fernandes in Korea. This is my main goal.’’

Moving Images Inspire Filmographer The Right Stuff - Matt Root Written by Brian M. Van Hise / Photo stills from "Azaleas" by Matt Root

Many foreigners living in Daegu try to maintain their hobbies and interests from home, while going about in their day to day lives. Everything from cycling to acting to craft-making, Daegu has an abundance of opportunities to match nearly any interest. Matt Root is no different. Having studied film and audio at University College Falmouth in England, Matt arrived in Daegu two and a half years ago to teach English. “I came here and wanted to do my own films, but I couldn’t find anyone to shoot them for me. So, I got my own camera and just started doing it.” His first short film shot in Daegu was Azaleas. Filmed in February 2012, Azaleas features an all-Korean cast and tells the story of a woman who leaves her boyfriend after first ignoring and then realizing her boyfriend is cheating. The 9-minute short film is narrated in Korean, but subtitled in English. It was filmed entirely in Daegu though was comprised of a cast primarily from Seoul and hired through Castnet (see link below). The film was produced by Ka-Yung Lee, who was originally hired only for the translation of the script. She subsequently lent her voice to the narration of the film. He followed up Azaleas with Alone one year later. This time dipping into a local talent pool from the Daegu Theatre Troupe, the 9-minute Alone tells the story of a man suffering from the death of his loved one and a personal guilt in not having prevented her fate. Alone was filmed between January and March of 2013. Alone was also screened at the Daegu Independent Short Film Festival in the fall of 2013. Among a crowd of over 100 viewers, Matt took the stage at the screening to discuss his films 48

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and answer questions from the audience. Getting filming equipment is relatively easy in Daegu. He purchased his first camera downtown and for Azaleas, rented lights and microphones from the Keimyung University Media Center on the Myeong-deok campus. Matt currently uses a Canon C100, 3-foot slider rail, and a Manfrotto tripod for his shoots. This year, Matt is consumed with working on a documentary about the Dokdo islands dispute between Korea and Japan. He has partnered with friend and American documentary filmmaker Matt Koshmrl to produce an exploration into the international perspective of the dispute. Matt says: “We want to make a documentary to more of an international audience. It’s not pro-Korean. It’s not pro-Japanese….I think a lot of international people will be more interested in it than Korean people. For them [Koreans], there is no dispute, so it’s case closed for them.” Principal filming has begun already, with trips and interviews conducted in Ulleung-do island, a stepping stone to Dokdo. Later this summer, filming of Dokdo protests in Seoul and the counter argument in Japan

is planned to be filmed. “I’m really looking forward to this project,” Matt says. “I think it’s why I’ve held off on doing my own stuff now.” Independent filmmaking is easy in Daegu. Matt has found that getting permissions to shoot people and film in various locations has been met with relative ease. Anyone looking to follow in his footsteps and dabble in this exciting hobby might best follow his advice: “If someone were to come here looking to do film work, I would recommend they get in contact with the film community already here.” Matt can be contacted at: mattrootfilms@gmail.com Links: Matt Root’s Films: http://vimeo.com/user10630781 Castnet (Korean actors casting) http://www.castnet. co.kr/ The Daegu Independent Short Film Festival: http://diff. kr/8th/eng/index.php

A Road Less Traveled One foreigners’ Journey to Business Success Written and photographed by Robert Williams

Locals, as well as long time foreigners of the city may recall something of an odd sight that used to be a fixture of downtown scene in Dongsung-ro area. No, it was not a popular bar, a hot clothing store or a must have dish at a restaurant, but rather a scene of people gathered around a man on the street. The man was of Senegalese descent, and the scene in which he created was one of curiosity and charm, surprise and wonder. The man was a dealer of silver jewelry and other trinkets, and with his trademark hat and black cloth, he could command the attention of literally hundreds of passers-by.

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Kebe Lamine (also known as David to many locals) came to Korea in 2000. Upon the urging of his brother who was doing business in Seoul at the time, “David” left Europe where he was a dealer and moved to Daegu to ply his trade and sell his wares. In those early years, David would find a spot on the street of Dongsung-ro, unroll his mat with mostly silver jewelry inside, and go to work. And while there is (or was back then) no shortage of jewelry stores in the area, David was a fascination of the locals at the time. In those days, it was a very rare sight in Daegu for a foreigner to speak even an intermediate level of Korean, but there was David, a

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tall, strong, and dark foreigner not only speaking Korean, but the local dialect as well while he dealt with what seemed to be an endless exchange of money and jewelry among the crowd. People would form around him just to see what all the fuss was about, to hear his Korean, to watch him in action as he talked, joked, and negotiated with buyers. The area is a much different place now than it was back then, and in 2008 when the city began expansion and beautification projects to make the area more pedestrian friendly, street vendors such as David were forced to move elsewhere. Rather than finding another street for his mat, he chose to stay in the area with a legitimate store, which was located on the small side street behind McDonalds. Over the years as the area developed -continued on p52-

however, rent prices increased and David moved his store several times, including to the Beomeo area and others. 14 years from the start, David is a fixture of the foreign community in Daegu. Married, and with two children, he continues to sell his imported goods and accessories straight from Senegal in the city. With plans to expand small stores to other cities and hotspots in the country, 52

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it is safe to say David will be around for many years to come. The “Africa Shop” (written in Korean characters as “아 프리카 샵” is located near exit 11 of the Metro Center

Underground Shopping area at Banwoldang station.

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This is an overview of our March events. For more information about events on our calendar, check out the next two pages or email us: events@daegucompass.com. If you have events you want to add for the April issue, please email us by March 15th. Thanks!

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Neo-Sansu @ Daegu artmuseum / 3.1~ The Phantom of Opera @ Keimyung Art Center

/ 2.27~3.16

Spring Dream Joy @ Daegu Citizen Hall

/ 19:30 The Phantom of Opera @ Keimyung Art Center

Daegu International Textile Fair @ EXCO / 3.5~3.7 10:00~18:00

Open Mic Night @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

Wednesday Night Trivia @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

8 CMCP(Collective Memory, Collective Power) @ BongsanArtCenter

/ ~3.8

/ 2.27~3.16

Open Mic Night @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

POUR YOUR OWN DOUBLES @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

Live Jazz @ PANN /

8:30, 10:00

Wednesday Night Trivia @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

POUR YOUR OWN DOUBLES @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

8:30, 10:00

Live Jazz @ PANN /

Daegu Housing Expo @ EXCO / 3.20~3.23 10:00~18:00 Daegu Camping Fair @ EXCO / 3.20~3.23 10:00~18:00 Open Mic Night @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

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Wednesday Night Trivia @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

POUR YOUR OWN DOUBLES @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

8:30, 10:00

Live Jazz @ PANN /

HIP POP Concert ‘청춘 빛나다’ @ Bongsan Art Center / 18:00

The Grand Piano Concert @ Daegu Citizen Hall / 19:30 Musical “MAMMAMIA! @ Daegu Opera House

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POUR YOUR OWN DOUBLES @ Traveler’s Bar and Grill

Live Jazz @ PANN /

8:30, 10:00

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March 2014 Event Calendar Daegu International Textile Fair Period: 3.5~3.7 10:00~18:00 Venue: EXCO Ticket price: free Contact: 560-6520 http://www.previewin.com

Neo-Sansu

Time: 3.1~ Period: Daegu Art Museum Ticket price: 2,000w Contact: 053-790-3000 www.daeguartmuseum.org

Spring Dream Joy

Period: 3.6 19:30 Venue: Daegu Citizen Hall Ticket price: A-15,000w / B-10,000w Contact: 053-250-1475 www.daegucitizenhall.org

The Phantom of Opera

Period: 2.27~3.16 weekday:19:30/weekend:14:00,19:00 Venue: Keimyung Art Center Ticket price: VIP-160,000w / OP-140,000w / R-130,000w / S-110,000w/ A-90,000w / B-60,000w Contact: 053-762-0000 www.kmuartcenter.kr

Daegu Camping Fair

Period: 3.20~3.23 10:00~18:00 Venue: EXCO Ticket price: 3,000w Contact: 02-588-2497 http://dahos.or.kr

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March 2014 Event Calendar Daegu Housing Expo

Period: 3.20~3.23 10:00~18:00 Venue: EXCO Ticket price: 3,000w Contact: 02-588-2497 http://dahos.or.kr

HIP POP Concert ‘청춘 빛나다’ Period: 3.22 18:00 Venue: Bongsan Art Center Ticket price: R-30,000w / S-20,000w Contact: 053-661-3500 www.bongsanart.org

The Grand Piano Concert

Period: 3.28 19:30 Venue: Daegu Citizen Hall Ticket price: R-30,000w / S-20,000w / A-10,000w Contact:1599-1980 www.daeguoperahouse.org

Musical “MAMMAMIA!

Period: 3.28~ Venue: Daegu Opera House Ticket price: VIP-150,000w / R-120,000w / S-110,000w / S-90,000w / A-70,000w / B-50,000w Contact:1599-1980 www.daeguoperahouse.org

CMCP(Collective Memory, Collective Power) Period: ~3.8 Venue: Bongsan Art Center Contact:010-3506-7815 www.bongsanart.org

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Kyungdae North Gate

경대북문

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

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

(Samosa!)

Seattle’s Best

Davinci

Indo Bangrangi 3F 인도방랑기 (Great curry!)

North Gate

(Kyung Dae Buk Moon)

경대북문 Sugar Joe’s 슈가 죠스 (Expat Bar)

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Kyungpook National University

EXCO, INTERBURGO, COSTCO MAP

유통단지

EXCO 엑스코

Costco 코스트코

Jeonjagwan Electronics Market 전자관

Interburgo Hotel 인터불고 엑스코

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TGIF

Daegu Bank Station 대구은행역

5 To Downtown

New Yeongnam Hotel 뉴영남호텔

10 9 Mac Dental Hospital 맥 치과 병원 6 7

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

IN Dental Clinic

to Beomeo Station 범어역 Spa Yan (Massage)

Noodle Bowl

Eorini Hoegwan Intersection 어린이회관 삼거리

Hyosung Hospital 효성병원

Invino Italian

Hwanggeum Intersection 황금네거리

Cocorico Waxing Salon

Bocaccio Brau Deurangil Food District 들안길

Napoli Italian

Ganga Indian

Arianna Hotel

Ha Long Bay Vietnamese

Dusan Intersection 두산오거리

COHEART Hair Salon Club Nomade La Bella Cucina Italian

Suseong Lake 수성못

Daebong Library Area Map

대봉도서관 근처

Daebong Library

Ipceylon Tea House

Barista-B

Cheongwoon Sulsang Galbi Namja Hwacheondoga Inosake SLINKY N°7 Mapo Galbi TAPS Farmer Woopo’s Morning Don Cuan Branch YULL Dong Ne Wonderfull Okoman Sogeum Coffee The Daebong jaengee Mimian Joomak DGB Mooneo Sale Beer Cheongwoon Cheongchun Modern 205 Sulon de Gamseong Taeyoung Table Bareun Tuegim 180° Draft Beer 1964 Makchang Saenghwal W Picniq the Moonlight Kitchen Jeongyook Tudari Collection Night town To Down So Wa Namu Paris Baguette Cafe Doong’s Ma Belle Belcanto 1F Coffea Coffee 2F Magna Magna Jeongukji

봉산문화거리

Ba nw old an gS tat ion

Bongsan Art & Culture Street Map

• Gallery Soo • Joong-ang Gallery • Soheon Gallery • Sinmi Gallery

VITIS Deurak Cafe Eucalyptus

Sweet D. Hands Coffee

Gallery G Yesong Gallery

Wooson Gallery In the Kitchen

Cafe Modiglian

Gallery Hyewon Gallery Joongang

ArtG&G

Gallery Oneul

Art.Ory

Polish Pottery Mosquito Gallery Grimchon Gallery Ro / Gallery Moran Dongbaek Lee Sangsook Gallery Songadang Gallery J One

Apple Tree Bongsan Cultural Center

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Bangcheon Market Map

방천시장

Shin Cheo nDae Ro Kim Gwangseok Cafe

(barley rice restaurant)

Kim Gwa ngse ok

Cafe Autumn VIPS

B.Art

Shin Cheo nDae Ro

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Cafe Eucalyptus Bathroom

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Pic&ic Teugim Ajushi Gajok

Baekdu Daegan Floce Coffee

Barazi

Space BAR

Macaron Cafe

Bangchen Hwaro Daehan News

Gallery TOMA

Apsan Map Brothers Hyeonchungno Station

Anjir ang S tation

Coffe Roo 12 Kitchen&Bar

Iris

• Cafe Reveillau • 33Steak House

Moim

Mariage coffee

The Alask

Tuesday Morning Cafe Bene

Gooksu Fresh Coffee The Bridge Sunny Side

Urban Garden

Beansbins Coffee Havana Express

Davinci Coffee Bean Market Brunch Studio Cafe 508

Merry Go Round

Pie&Crochet Casa

Starbucks Sleepless in Seattle Twosome Place

My10

Sogadam

Apsan Beltway

Pastamin Blue Oven

Cafe Assam

The One In The Garden

Cocoro Teahouse

앞산

Suseong Lake Map

Ganga (Indian) Napoli (Italian)

1 4

Pita Bono (Sandwich)

Africa (Pasta & Coffee)

Japanese (Sushi)

Tasting Table (Italian)

Business Bar

5 6

Hai Long Bay (Vietnamese)

Bin (Italian)

Minature Golf

Cafe Francessco

9 10

Long Bar

Dusan Ogori 두산오거리

La Bella Cucina (Italian)

SuseongLake Carlo Italian Pasta & Wine (Italian)

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New York, New York (Western Steak)

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

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

Seomun Market is Daegu’s biggest market. Each type of product is concentrated in a specific area. 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!

Seomun Market Map 6 7

1 Traditional Clothes, Souvenirs

2 3

Knicknacks, Knicknacks, clothes,food food clothes,

Textiles, Blankets, Leather goods

Women’s Clothes

8 Wholesale

Parking Parking LotLot

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

to Seomun Market Subway Station

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

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Written by Brian M. Van Hise and Hyerin

How to Order Food

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

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

Step 2 (your Gu)

Step 3 (your Dong)

XX구

XX동

여기 (Yogi)

Step 6 (your food)

수성구

상동

서구

중동

달서구

월성동

동구, etc...

두류동, etc...

Step 4

Step 5

Street number + Building name + Apt Number

-인데요 (in-dae-yo)

Step 7 (quantity)

Step 8 (drinks)

Beverage

Food

Quantity

불고기 (bulgogi)

하나랑 (1) hana rang

콜라 (cola)

김치찌개 or 된장찌개 (kimchi or bean soup)

두개 (2) do gay

사이다 (cider)

세개 (3) say gay

맥주 (beer)

네개 (4) nay gay

오렌지주스 (O.J.)

김밥 (kimbap) 떡볶이 (tteokpokki)

다섯개 (5) daseot gay

만두 (mandu)

여섯개 (6) yeoseot gay

Step 9

가져다 주세요. (ga-joe-da ju-se-yo)

돈까스 (tonkkatsu)

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

Restaurant You

여보세요

(yeobo say yo? / Hello?) 여기 수성구 범어동 598-23 컴퍼스 빌라 202호 인데요.

(yeogi “your address” in-dae-yo. / My address is Suseong-gu, Beomeo-dong Compass Villa 202.)

You

자장면 하나랑 볶음밥 하나 주세요.

You

얼마예요?

Restaurant

(jajangmyeon hana-rang pokkeumbab hana juseyo. / One Jajangmyeon and one fried rice, please)

(ul-ma-ye-yo? / How much is it?) 8,000원입니다.

(pal-cheon-won imnida. / It’s 8,000 won.)

You

네, 고맙습니다.

(ne, go-map-sum-ni-da. / Ok, thank you)

Junga ngno S tation

Samarkand

Outback

CGV

CGV Daegu Hanil

Lotte Cinema

See Chanel

H&M

KYOBO

KFC

VIPS

Hot Tracks

Cheongju Beoseot

TGIF

Billibow 2F

Lotte Cin Joseph Skin Car

Dos Tacos

dis

tric

DakGalbi (Fried Chicken and rice)

Little Italya

HAVANA

sho

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Glass Baba

Mies Factory

Hoo Oriental ZARA GAP

All for Skin

UNIQLO

Sushi Neko Hyundai Department Store

Thursday Party II Buy The Book

112

MISS M. PIE

Joongang Police Station

CLUB JEEEP

14 13

Lazy Diner

6FL

Banwold

Travelerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar and Grill

ang Stat 12 ion

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

Cinema eph Care

Mies ory

2.28 Park Memorial park

New York Dental Clinc

(Lee Pal GongWon)

S.dot Gulliver’s Travels

Kingston Hair Shop

Bulzip Samgyeopsal

Makgeoli

Urban

Gold Label

Doko

Old Skool

Rock&Tacos Hot Gossip

Thursday Party I

1F Seorae 3F Club That 4F Horus Garage

Teum

Leo Chow’s Chinese Food

Bunny's VIN

B1 Who’s Bob 3F MF Bar 2F Pan Asia

B1 Haberdashery

Seoga n’ Cook

Go Go Vinyl

Samduk 112 Police Station

Burger & Pasta

Mies Container

Viniroo Bombay Rounge

119 Communes

Samduk Fire Station

AU 10 o’clock (Japanese) Caliente (new bar) Jeju 18 Doyaji

Club Pasha What? Samgyeopsal

EEEP

Old Blue

La Luce

Cafe Francesco

55Dining Club Frog

Shovel Samgyeopsal

adio City Music Hall

Club EGG Bus

Hooka Bar (꽃)

To Zoo2004 Motel, Yellow Mellow Motel

DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT

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

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

94-19, Dongseongro5-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

55 Dining

053.214.5521 12:00~02:00 Fusion-style Food

Bennigan’s

25, Dongseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

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

Bombay Lounge

3F, 57, Dongseongro4-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

010.9717.1118 [Weekdays] 18:00~ [Weekends] 12:00~05:00 Bar & IndianFood

Bulzip

83, Dongseongro3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

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

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Caliente

36-6, Dongseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

053.426.2268 Everyday 11am – 4am Tex Mex

Chungju Mushroom Restaurant

36-6, Dongseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

Doko

62, Dongseongro3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Gukil Bulgalbi

172, Taepyeong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

053.425.5668

11:00~21:30 Korean Food Holidays: The day and the next day of Seolnal and Chuseok 053.253.0331 [Mon-Thur, Holidays : 18:00~02:00 [Fri-Sat] 18:00~03:00 Japanese Pub Holidays: Mondays

053.424.5820 11:00~22:00 Korea BBQ(Daegu's local food) Holidays: The day and the next day of Seolnal and Chuseok

Havana

2F, 49-12, Dongseongro2-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

053.257.9007 12:00pm-11:00pm Pasta, Salads, Coffee

Jeju 18 Doyaji

28, Gongpyeongro8-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

053.427.9399 17:00~02:00 Korean BBQ

406-14, Jungang-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu

KoKoChon

(꼬꼬촌) Everyday 11am – 9pm Fried Chicken and Rice

La Luce

2F, 141, Dongdeok-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

053.606.0733 12:00~22:00(break : 15:30~17:30) Italian Food Holidays: Sundays & Holidays

2F, 15, Dongseongro3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Lazy Diner

Interesting interior Everyday 11am – 10pm Burgers and Breakfast

Little Italia

49-18, Dongserongro2-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Chef studied in Italy. 053-426-3992 12:00~23:30 Italian Food Holidays: The day and the next day of Seolnal and Chuseok 58-12, Dongseongro3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Mies Container

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

50-14, Dongseongro2-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Mies Factory

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

Pan Asia

58-18, Dongseongro3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

053.287.7940 12:00~23:00 (break : 15:00~17:00) Holidays: Asian Food Once a month(Tuesday)

PANN

43-9, Gyeongsanggamyeong-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Samcho

28-12, Dongseongro4-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

053.252.7529 [Weekday] 11:30~23:00 [Weekends] 11:30~24:00 Jazz/ Guest house/ Italian restaurant Holidays: Second & Fourth Sundays

(Shovel Samgyeopsal)

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

Samarkand

3F, 59, Dongseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

053.252.4021 11.00~22:00 Russian & Uzbekistan food Holidays: Second & Fourth Sundays

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68, Dongseongro5-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Seoga & Cook

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

Seorae Galmaegi

1F, 58-6 , Dongseongro3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

053.255.8970 16:00~17:00 Korea BBQ

YMCA 1F, 375, Jungang-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu

Sushi Neco 053.252.7855 11:30~22:00 Japanese Food

TGIF

412-10, Jungang-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu

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

Thursday Burger & Pasta

1F, 58-20, Dongseongro3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

053.426.0384 11:00~01:00 Burger & Pub

Traveler’s Bar & Grill

4F, 7, Dongseongro3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

053.426.5567 [Weekdays] 17:00~ [Weekends] 12:00~ Burger & Sports Bar Holidays: Mondays

32-43, Dongseongro3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

What!

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

Yakjun Hanbang Samgyetang

54, Dalgubeoldaero415-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

053.253.2473

09:00~21:00 Korean Food Holidays: New Year's Day, Seolnal(3days), Chuseok(3days)

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

80, Dongseongro5-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

AU Lounge

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

Billi Bow & Dart

95, Dongseongro2-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Lots of Dart Machines and Pool Table Everyday 6pm – 4am Western food, on 2FL of Lotte Cinema 20-3, Dongseongro4-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Bus Bar

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

Bunny’s Bar

58-19, Dongseongro3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

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

Communes

85, Dongseongro5-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

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

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2F, 58-6, Dongseongro3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Club THAT 053.427.7171 19:00~03:00 Live bar

Old Blue

34, Gongpyeong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

053.427.8447 05:00~02:00 Jazz Club Holidays: Sundays & Holidays

20-13, Dongseongro4-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Flower Bar

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

28-6, Dongseongro4-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Club Frog

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

Gold Label

62, Dongseongro3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Good for large groups who drink. Everyday 6pm – 3am Top 40 hits / Good Beer 58-19, Dongseongro3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Go Go Party

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

20-7, Dongseongro4-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Club EGG

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

23, Dongseongro3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Club JEEEP

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

MF Bar

58-10, Dongseongro3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

My Favorite bar ~ owners are cool! Everyday 7pm - 4am Darts / Music Requests / Cheap Booze 56, Dongseongro3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Old Skool

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

Club Pasha

40-5, Dongseongro4-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

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

Teum Lounge

4F, 55, Dongseongro5-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Classy lounge with a sexy, futuristic atmosphere. Everyday 7pm – 3am Electronic Music B1, 58-8, Dongseongro3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Thursday Party I

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

50-8, Dongseongro2-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Thursday Party II

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

50-18, Dongseongro2-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

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

58-10, Dongseongro3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Who’s Bob

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

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DOWNTOWN

SHOPPING

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Chung Baek Won

25-1, Jong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

053.253.1121 09:00~20:00 Tea & Ceramics Holidays:Sundays

Glass Baba Optical Shop

402, Jungang-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu

053.423.9001 09:30~23:00 Eyewears

604, Gukchaebosang-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

See Channel 053-427-0033 10:00~22:00 Eyewear

Tokyo & Pearl

65, Dongseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

053-253-9034 10:00~20:30 Jewelry Holidays:Wednesdays

Vanity London Haberdashery

B1, 58-8, Dongseongro3-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

053-422-7708 12:00-03:00 Men Clothing

Youngdodaum

39, Gongpyeongro4-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

053-710-3700 [Weekday] 10:00~20:00 [Weekends] 10:00~21:00 Velvet Gallery Holidays:Seolnal(3days), Chuseok(3days)

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Connoisseur Check out these other great eats around town.

Apsan Area Gooksu Gooksu is known for its 'slow food' approach when preparing its delicious dishes for customers. Slow food doesn't mean it takes hours to cook, it just means everything is made from scratch. The restaurant has an Italian Firenze style atmosphere and serve fabulous pasta dishes. It is also famous for its T-bone steak and Ripieno pizza. Try it tonight! Your taste buds won't be disappointed. Check out the Apsan Map on p59 for directions. 12PM~12AM • 053-625-1365 • 2, Hyeonchungro7-gil, Nam-gu, Daegu

12 Kitchen & Bar Homemade style pizza and pasta are on the menu at 12 Kitchen & Bar. The chef and owner, Yoon Gyeong-su, has studied in Italy and brought back some amazing recipes. The restaurant uses organic vegetables and ingredients from their own farm. If you are a meat lover and looking for the best steak in Daegu, this may be the place to come. 1kg of succulent, juicy T-bone steak served with roasted potatoes and garlic is a mouth watering, inducing thought just waiting to fill your appetite. Check out the Apsan Map on p59 for directions. 11:30AM~10:30PM • 053-652-8007 • 41-1, Hyunchoong-ro, Nam-gu, Daegu

Bongdeok-dong Area Hamimami's The best brunch restaurant in Daegu. HamiMami's has been in Bongdeok area since 2008. HamiMami's serves real western style breakfast, sandwiches, burritos, and other comfort food foreigners enjoy while living in Korea. Mr. Ha's friends shared special home-made recipes that they craved to eat in Korea, but couldn't find before; making HamiMami's an one of a kind restaurant. HamiMami's home-made biscuits, gravy, hash browns and sausages are the best in the country. They also have fresh bread delivered daily to make their sandwiches irresistible. Come on down to HamiMami's and experience a bit of home. 8AM~9PM(break time for weekdays : 3PM~5PM) • closed on Mondays 053-475-5242 • 87, Samjeong-gil, Nam-gu, Daegu

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Daebong-dong Barazi Barazi brings Japanese flair to Daegu. Barazi specializes in great Japanese cuisine. The restaurant feels like a home away from home. The soothing atmosphere provides customers a chance to relax with a cup of tea or some warm saki! The owner of Barazi is also an expert florist and can help arrange all your floral needs. Check the Bangcheon Market Compass Map on p59 for directions. Check out the Bangcheon Market Map on p59 for directions. 12PM~12AM • 010-4505-3396 • 13-16, Dalgubeoldaeto446-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Gajok Gajok means 'family' in Korean. That's the feeling you get when you step inside this wonderful Korean restaurant. Now, before you start to get a mental picture of the food it serves, just know that most of the meat is from the thigh and not the actual foot. What??? Yes, Gajok serves pig's foot for dinner.. But it's not like you are eating the hoof of the pig. In Korea, the foot and leg seems to go hand in hand, so it is similar to eating drumsticks (chicken legs). Enjoy! Check out the Bangcheon Market Map on p59 for directions. 1PM~1AM • 053-252-1481 • 7-16, Dalgubeoldaeto446-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Daehan News / Two Ppul Grilled over an open flame. That's the concept behind Daehan News and Two Ppul. After selecting your choice of steak or pork, a server really heats things up as it cooks your meat with a mini blowtorch. Sounds hot, right? The Korean sides provided compliment the meal perfectly. The interior of both restaurants is in true Korean 'pojang macha' style where dining around a stainless steel table with clear plastic walls sheltering you from the elements. So next time its Korean night, head on over to either of these meaty restaurants. Check out the Bangcheon Market Map on p59 for directions. <Daeghan News> 12PM~12AM • 053-423-3990 • 6, Dalgubeoldaeto446-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu <Two Ppul> 5PM~1AM • 053-422-1033 • 7-15, Dalgubeoldaeto446-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Pic&iq VIP treatment at Pic&iq is what you get when dining at this special restaurant. The owner and chef caters personally to your dinner party since you have to make a reservation before coming. Why, you might wonder? Pic&iq is only opened from 6-10pm, and you can call from 3pm to reserve one of four tables. The dinner is a set menu of grilled, marinated pork, tortilla bread, salad and grilled tomatoes and bananas. The chef also prepares a special ramyeon for the meal. VIP treatment without the VIP prices makes this a wonderful experience. Check out the Bangcheon Market Map on p59 for directions. 6PM~11PM • 053-253-9782 • 2232-15, Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu closed on Sundays

Kim Gwang-suk Road Not far from bustling downtown next to the Bangcheon Marketplace, Kim Kwang-suk Road is a lengthy alleyway that displays several murals and other small works of art upon its walls, dedicated to the popular Korean folk singer in the late 80’s and early 90’s, Kim Kwang-suk (1964~1996). He was well loved by the younger generations at the time for his soulful vocals and contemplative lyrics which deeply reflected the transition of Korea in late 80s. The area is quite isolated, taking you away from the busy and hectic city life, and dropping you into a surrealistic wonderland of art where time seems to be still for a moment.

Suseong-gu Pietra - blog.naver.com/pietra2013 Pietra (삐에뜨라) is a fine dining experience that everyone should try at least once in their life. Pietra uses Italain recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. Along with fresh ingredients and spices, meals are served with homemade bread that is baked daily. Enjoy your meal with hand-select wine by the owner and chef. Impress that special someone tonight at Pietra! 11:30AM~11PM (break time : 3PM~5PM, last order 10PM)

Ganga - www.ganga.co.kr A cuisine worthy of Shiva. This upscale Indian restaurant has great curries. Their 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 Lake Map on p60 for directions. Weekedays : 11:30AM~10PM (break time : 3PM~5:30PM) Weekends : 11:30AM~10PM 053-768-3610 • 35, Muhak-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu

Carlo Owner Giovanni Kim has lived and trained in Italy for 14 years. Mr. Kim can speak several languages including English and Italian. Trained as an Italian Chef. The menu is traditional Tuscan style cuisine; however special requests are available with 24 hour notice. Check out the Suseong Lake Map on p60 for directions. 11:30AM~12:30AM (last oreder : 11:30PM) 053-781-5655 • 47, Suseongmot2-gil, Suseong-gu, Daegu

Kyungpook Uni. area Indo Bangrangi Sanjay welcomes you! Renovated and redesigned last year, this Indian restaurant is famous for its 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 out the Kyungdae North Gate Map on p56 for directions. 11AM~10PM • 053-956-9940 • 81, Daehak-ro, Buk-gu, Daegu closed major holidays

Maya 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 out the Kyungdae North Gate Map on p56 for directions. 11AM~11PM • 053-214-1916 • 8, Daehakro17-gil, Buk-gu, Daegu closed on Mondays

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HOTEL GUIDE Downtown Area Hotels Near the nightlife

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

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

Fantastic all you can eat buffet!

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

Close to Hyundai and Dongha Shopping

Nam Gu Area Hotels Near Camp Walker

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

Near Camp Walker Clean and Friendly

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

Western and Korean rooms available

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Inter-burgo EXCO Add : 대구광역시 북구 유통단지로 80 Tel : 053-380-0114 Websiste : eng.ibexco.net Email : hotelexco@inter-burgo.com Room rates start at 19,000 won

Great for conventions

Suseong Gu Area Hotels 10 min from Dongdaegu station

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

One of the top hotels in Daegu

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

Daegu Casino is open!

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

Great all-you-can-eat buffet located in the basement

Hotel Suseong Add : 대구광역시 수성구 용학로 106-7 Tel : 1899-1001 Website : www.hotelsusung.co.kr Room rates start at 270,000won

Beautiful view of Suseong Lake 79

GUEST HOUSE

GUIDE Downtown Area Hotels Near the nightlife

Welcome to the Daegu Compass guest house information guide. Guest houses offer a more personal experience while staying in Daegu. Many of the guest houses are located in what is considered "old Daegu" and still retain much their traditional charm. The owners are very helpful in setting up tours and guides around the city and offer activities for their guests to take part in during their stay. If your just passing through, or looking to stay for an extended time, Daegu's guest houses are always open.

Danim Backpackers (Bongsand-dong)

Add : 대구광역시 중구 봉산문화2길 42-31 Tel : 070-7532-9119 Website : www.facebook.com/Daeguhostel Dormitory rates start at 20,000won

Cozy rooms and great location

Danim Backpackers (Jin Golmok)

Add : 대구광역시 중구 진골목길 12 Tel : 070-7504-4115 Website : www.facebook.com/Daeguhostel Dormitory rates start at 20,000won

Grew location and friendly staff

Pann Guest House Add : 대구광역시 중구 경상감영길 43-9 Tel : 053-252-7529 Website : pannguest.co.kr Email : pann2527529@naver.com Dormitory rates start at 25,000won

Traditional Korean room and great food

The Style Guest House Add : 대구광역시 중구 서성로14길 26 Tel : 010-3932-0727 Website : blog.naver.com/thestyle Email : thestyledaegu@gmail.com Dormitory rates start at 25,000won

Clean rooms and great location 80

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Downtown Area Hotels Near the nightlife

The Empathy Guest House Add : 대구광역시 중구 중앙대로79길 32 Tel : 070-8915-8991 Website : blog.naver.com /empathy215/50178074339 Dormitory rates start at 23,000won

Great dorm rooms and helpful staff

Peter Pan Guest House Add : 대구광역시 중구 국채보상로123길 23 6층 Tel : 010-4023-7982 Website : www.kostay.com Email : daegupeterpan@gmail.com Dormitory rates start at 18,000won

Wonderful dorm rooms and excellent staff

Cheongra Eondeok Add : 대구광역시 중구 달구벌대로401길 22 Tel : 010-3823-9662 Website : www.daeguguesthouse.co.kr Email : dongsan16@hanmail.net Dormitory rates start at 23,000won

Love the bunk beds

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