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JULY 17TH - 20TH
BUYEO SEODONG LOTUS FESTIVAL advantage of the proximity to more popular tourist destinations located near the festival grounds, including several Baekje cultural historic sites such as the Baekje Royal Mausoleum and the Baekje Historical Museum. Seodong Park. Times vary according to schedule. Free. buyeotour.net, 041-830-2921
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JULY 2ND - 4TH NANOTECH EXHIBITION The 12th International Nanotech Exhibition in Korea is the largest of all nanotechnology events. It will attract as many as 8,000 visitors. 230 exhibitors from 40 countries will display 380 booths. The exhibition will focus on powder manufacturing, dispersion & mixture, precision array (optics, machinery, and electronic parts), and electronic printing. COEX. 10 am - 5 pm. W5,000. nanokorea.or.kr
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THROUGH JULY 8TH GWANGHWAMOON INTERNATIONAL ART FESTIVAL
Photo courtesy of Gwanghwamoon International Art Festival The Gwanghwamoon International Art Festival hopes to increase public knowledge and appreciation for art and culture. Visitors can see art exhibitions, enjoy performances, and try their and crafts. Programs include ceramics, silver handicrafts, leather handicrafts, and more. The festival continues to make an Exhibition Hall of Sejong Center, Gwanghwarang, Gwanghwamun Square, Cheonggye Square. Times vary according to schedule. No exhibition on Tuesdays. W8,000 (Indoor event, Adults). W5,000 (Indoor event, Middle, High School Students). Free (Outdoor event). giaf.co.kr, 02-2723-9484
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JULY 4TH - 9TH WORLD TAEKWONDO CULTURE EXPO There will be over 2,000 athletes from 31 countries participating of helpless wooden boards. Public attendees and taekwondo practitioners are encouraged to attend and participate in the various events at the expo. Muju Dome Stadium and Muju Resort. Times vary according to schedule. W300,000 (First 1,000 applicants). W500,000 (Next 1,000 applicants). wtcexpo.net, 063-250-8350
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JULY 18TH - 27TH BORYEONG MUD FESTIVAL Photo courtesy of Boryeong Mud Festival Boryeong Mud Festival is one of the largest gatherings of international visitors in Korea. Tourists from all over come to properties of the Boryeong mud. Enjoy the great atmosphere and activities like mud wrestling, mud sliding and swimming in the mud mega tub. Visitors with tons of energy can try the marine mud-training course, and those looking for something more relaxed can check out the mud massage zone. In the evening, experience W10,000. mudfestival.or.kr, 010-5438-4865
BEGINS JULY 18TH DONG GANG INTERNATIONAL PHOTO FESTIVAL
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The Dong Gang International Photo Festival, an annual festival which began in 2002, will be held in and around the Dong Gang Museum of Photography in Yeongwol-gun, Gangwon-do Province. This festival showcases various themes of photo exhibitions and will appeal to all visitors’ tastes and interests. The Dong Gang Photography Workshop will feature lectures by photographers and theorists alike. The workshop is aimed at the general public, as well as professional photographers. Various locations in Yeongwol-gun. Times vary according to schedule. W3,000. dgphotofestival.com, 033-375-4554
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JULY 25TH TAEBAEK SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL Guwau Village, located in Taebaek, Gangwon-do, will be host to a celebration of the area’s colorful wildflowers and endless fields of sunflowers. Taebaek is home to the largest sunflower patch in Korea. Festival-goers can gaze upon a five kilometer stretch of vibrant sunflowers. Besides the sunflower patch, visitors can enjoy a petting zoo, small concerts, and documentary screenings. 280 Hwangja-dong, Taekbae-si, Gangwon-do. Times vary according to schedule. W5,000. , 033-553-9707
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JULY 25TH “THE VIEW FROM HERE” / “CALIBAN’S” PREMIERE SCREENING “The View from Here” will premiere alongside a short film called “Caliban’s” for one night only at Seoul Cinema. The former follows an expat couple struggling with sex and addiction. Viewers called the film, “layered and deep” and “excellently acted.” In its first ever public screening, “Caliban’s” is a dark satire about a restaurant that serves taboo delicacies to the 1%. Cast and crew will be in attendance and a short Q&A will follow. Email milesmeili@hotmail. com for tickets. Seoul Cinema. 8 pm - 10 pm. W10,000. fb.me/ itsallmudoutthere, 010-5701-5309
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JULY 22ND - 27TH THE 15TH SEOUL INTERNATIONAL CARTOON & ANIMATION FESTIVAL Photo courtesy of SICAF
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include an exhibition, character fair, and the vary, so check the website for more information. Exhibition: COEX. Animated Film Festival: CGV Myeongdong & Seoul Ani-Cinema. Times and prices vary according to schedule. sicaf.org, 02-3455-8436
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JULY 26TH ROAD FC FLYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH Photo courtesy of Corey Doughty
Wonju recently hosted the 2014 Road Fighting Championship on May 31st at the Chiak Stadium. An event full of energy and excitement, the first ever flyweight (groups together all competitors 125 lb or 57 kg and below) title match will be held in Gumi, Gyeongsang-do. Competitors Song Min-jeong and Jo Nam-jin will face off. With blood, sweat, and ring girls, this is an event not to be missed. Don’t worry if you can’t make it in person. A live Internet stream is available for $9.99, beginning at 8 pm via ustream.tv/roadfc. For information, visit roadfc.com.
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ETCH A SKETCH A Chinese man spent a bit longer than he wanted to at Incheon International Airport recently, held on account that his passport was no longer valid due to the artistic creativity of his son. During a family trip to South Korea, the boy took a pen to the photo page of Unfortunately for the senior, his documentation became unrecognizable, with immigration Chen, was pleading for help, hoping that either the Chinese Embassy or Picasso could possibly remedy the situation by sending him back on his way home where he is sure to invest in art lessons for his son. Source: Metro Words by Matthew Jellick
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SPIDER-MAN HUNG OUT TO DRY The superhero Spider-Man recently took a loss, having to be removed from the Lotte Shopping Center in Busan due to his, um, size. Hanging suspended through the strength of his webs upside down for nearly a year, he drew complaints for what appeared to be an erection of superhero proportions. The statue, located close to a children’s playground, was created by the artist Yoo Eunsuk who stated that the reason for the misunderstanding was that he wanted to “depict naturally what happens in the morning without lies.” Really?! Told to either modify Peter Parker’s “peter” or remove it, Yoo decided to have it taken down, promising to make “better work” next time. Source: The Korea Times
In her never-ending quest to look as much like her favorite model as possible, plastic surgery fan Hong Yuh-reum has had multiple operations done in order to have her face remodeled
her in a magazine…I knew I wanted to be like her!” In addition to permanent procedures, Yuh-reum also wears blue contacts and dyes her hair honey-brown to emulate the Australian star. A Kerr superfan, her bedroom is covered in posters and pictures face she wishes to copy. Not creepy in the least, Hong states, “I wanted to look like Miranda Kerr so I decided and went ahead with the surgery.” Source: Daily Mail
DRIVING DIRECTIONS IN NORTH KOREA! Although it is doubtful that many foreign visitors will actually need them, or that many residents can actually use them, Google Maps has launched driving directions for those lost on the roads of North Korea. The satellite navigation service may not be used as much as say, those lost on the 405 in Los Angeles, seeing that there are few private car owners. However that didn’t stop Google, who has driving and walking routes all mapped out if you decide to drive to Pyongyang for dinner and a movie. “From this point forward, any further approved updates to the North Korean maps in Google Map Maker will also appear on Google Maps.” the company said. Yet if your starting or end point is outside the nation’s borders, the proposed route is invalid because of course, there are no roads that lead into or out of the country. Source: The Guardian
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Matthew Jellick has taught ESL on both sides of the Pacific Ocean, most recently spending nearly five years in Korea. With an affection for Mexican Food, Craft Beer, and Dodger Games, he is happy that each can, to some degree, be found on the Peninsula.
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KIM JONG-UN MAKES HOLLYWOOD DEBUT WITH SETH ROGEN In what could be a potentially dangerous (and likely a racially insensitive) move, Seth Rogen has teamed up with James Franco to produce a comedy revolving around a plan to assassinate Kim Jong-un. In “The Interview,” set to be released this fall in the U.S., Dave Skylark, played by James Franco, is a host on a celebrity television called “Skylark Tonight.” When Skylark and his producer Aaron Rapoport, played by Seth Rogen, discover that the notorious Kim Jongun is a fan of the show, they set on a journey to interview the dictator by disguising themselves as journalists. Their plans for an interview are thwarted when the CIA gets involved and plans to assassinate Kim Jong-un with the help of the two protagonists.
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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS 4D MOVIE EXPERIENCE HITS PYONGYANG With technology reportedly developed in the DPRK, the “Runga 4D Simulation Cinema” recently opened in the Runga People’s Pleasure Ground facility in Pyongyang according to a promotional video released by North Korean state media. Film
to North Korean media, the response to the 4D cinema has been unsurprisingly and unanimously positive. After his own visit, Kim Jong-un suggested that more 4D theatres be built around the country. Source: The Guardian
OZZY OSBOURNE, MAROON 5, AND RICHIE SAMBORA JOIN CITYBREAK LINEUP
For heavy metal and rock fans, this summer’s CITYBREAK Festival lineup is sure to excite. Besides Ozzy Osbourne, Maroon 5, and Richie Sambora, 90s alternative rock band Hoobastank is also set to perform. The festival will be held at the Sangnam Seoul World Cup Stadium from August 9th to August 10th. One day passes are priced at W165,000 and two day passes at W255,000. Discounts will be available for Hyundai Card holders and tickets can be purchased at ticket.interpark.com.
TRAVEL NEWS
2014 SUMMER PACKAGES Grand Ambassador Seoul
Grand Ambassador Seoul is offering a set of summer packages from June 1st to August 31st. The “Summer Cool Package” includes two refreshing cups of Goutier Dutch iced coffee. The “Summer Fantasy Package” includes two tickets to the Weta Workshop Fantasy Exhibition to be held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza. The “Summer Kids Package” includes a set of tickets to the Robocar Poli Play Park which offers fun activities for the whole family. Finally, the “Summer Trekking Package” includes a trekking route through Namsan along with trekking essentials such as a sports bag, towels and a Polaroid Camera. Prices range from W178,200 grand.ambatel.com, 02-2270-3111~3
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CHERRY & BERRY DESSERT BUFFET Novotel Ambassador Gangnam
Novotel Ambassador Gangnam is currently offering a “Cherry & Berry Dessert Buffet” until July 13th. The buffet features a wide array of desserts made with cherries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. Desserts include a cherry mascarpone triple, a raspberry-pistachio dome cake, blackberry mousse, and almond cakes among others. Each table also receives a plate of ripened cherries. Coffee, tea, or pineapple juice is also available. The Cherry & Berry Dessert Buffet is priced at W43,000 for adults and W28,000 for children. It will be available every Saturday and Sunday from 2 pm to 5 pm. ambatel.com/gangnam, 02-531-6611~2
Hyatt Regency Incheon recently launched a garden BBQ event at their Garden Terrace (located on the second floor). The garden BBQ will be held every Saturday from 6 pm to 10 pm until September 13th, and daily from August 2nd to August 17th. Prime beef, lamb, fresh seafood, and salads will be prepared. The garden BBQ is priced at W63,900 per adult. For an additional W22,000, an unlimited wine and beer option can also be added. incheon.regency.hyattrestaurants.com, 032-745-1234
VACANCE IN THE CITY AND VICTORY CHIMAC PACKAGE JW Marriott Seoul
SUMMER FESTIVAL SEASON II: COOL JAZZPERA FESTIVAL Imperial Palace Seoul
Imperial Palace Seoul will be hosting a special jazz festival at various venues within the hotel on July 11th from 7 pm to 1 am. At the hotel’s lobby lounge “Del Mar,” a barbershop quartet and popera performance will be held, a beer tasting and live acoustic guitar performance will take place at Garden Terrace, a dance party with cocktails can be enjoyed at the lounge bar “Zoe,” and a premium formal dinner with wine and live jazz music will be held at the banquet room. There will be two ticket types available and ticket type A (W100,000) will include banquet room access while ticket type B (W70,000) will provide access to all other locations imperialpalace.co.kr, 02-3440-8000 except the banquet room.
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JW Marriott Seoul is offering two unique packages for summer 2014. The “Vacance in the City” package includes one night in a Superior Room, a beach bag and beach towel, a 30% discount for the breakfast buffet at The Café@JW, and complimentary access to the hotel’s refurbished indoor pool complex. The “Victory Chimac” package includes one night in a Superior Room, two bottles of chilled beer, fried chicken wings, and French fries all served in-room. “Chimac” is a popular Korean abbreviation for “chicken and beer.” The beer selection includes American, Japanese, Mexican, and German beers. For the duration of the World Cup, glow-sticks will also be included in the package. “Vacance in the City” is priced at W239,000 and will be available from July 1st to August 31st. “Victory Chimac” is priced at W259,000 and will be available until the end of August. jw-marriott.co.kr, 02-6282-6282
SUMMER FEVER PACKAGE The Plaza
The Plaza is offering a “Summer Fever Package” until August 31st and includes three different options that all include one night in a Deluxe Room. The “Craft Beer Collection” option includes American craft beers only available at the hotel. Guests can choose two out of the five available craft beers. The second option features a summer dessert tasting at “The Lounge” and features items such as fresh fruit topped soufflé pancakes and premium ice flakes (bingsoo) with special berries. The final option includes breakfast at the all day dining buffet “The Seven Square.” Prices for the “Summer Fever Package” start at hoteltheplaza.com, 02-310-7710 W260,000.
COOL SUMMER BREEZE PACKAGE Sheraton Seoul D Cube City
Sheraton Seoul D Cube City is offering a special “Cool Summer Breeze Package” until the end of August. The package includes a one night stay in one of the hotel’s room, a breakfast buffet for two at Feast which includes both Western and Asian cuisine, and complimentary smoothies from Deli by Sheraton. Complimentary use of the hotel gym and swimming pool is also included. The “Cool Summer Breeze Package” is priced at W240,000. sheraton.com/seouldcubecity, 02-2211-2100
SUMMER PACKAGES Renaissance Seoul Hotel
Renaissance Seoul Hotel will be offering three summer packages until the end of August. All packages include a one night stay in a Deluxe Room. The “Summer Saving Package” starts from W168,000 and includes complimentary access to the recreation center and swimming pool, and a 50% discount for sauna access for two guests. The “Summer Delight Package” includes breakfast for two at Café Elysee, room-service with two bottles of Cass beer and ten pieces of chicken, summer cocktails for two at Trevi Lounge, complimentary recreation center, swimming pool, and Internet access, and a special limited quantity “Get It Beauty Box.” This package is priced starting from W228,000. Finally, the “Summer Family Package” includes breakfast for two at Café Elysee (up to two children under 12 dine for free), room-service with two bottles of Cass beer and ten pieces of chicken, summer cocktails for two at Trevi Lounge, and classic bingsoo at Trevi Lounge. The “Get It Beauty Box” and a board game travel kit will also be provided. This package starts renaissance-seoul.com, 02-2222-8500 from W248,000.
GASTRO NEWS
Maple Tree House, the hit concept taking the Korean BBQ restaurant and updating it as a place to see and be seen, has added its fourth location near Gangnam Station. The top-shelf cuts of meat, an appealing wine list, and attractive interior prove a winning combination. The latest incarnation updates the interior with a visual nod to the soju-fueled partying that might follow a meal - stacked to the ceiling is a custom run of 5000 of the iconic green bottles. If you’ve ever tried their other locations, you already know the grilled meats offered stack up against any around town. Not as well known is the kimchi jjigae which is also uniquely satisfying. Guests are encouraged to pair it with a bottle of Hwayo soju. For this level of service, atmosphere and quality, the prices are also a pleasant surprise. Maple Tree House Gangnam is open seven days a week from 11:30 am to 10:30 pm, except holidays. mapletreehouse.co.kr, 02-3461-4469
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MAPLE TREE HOUSE OPENS NEW LOCATION NEAR GANGNAM STATION
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KOREAN FROZEN MEAL MARKET GOES UPSCALE Though traditional frozen meals in Korea used to be limited to food such as dumplings, more complicated dishes have often been left out of the “instant” trend until recently. Companies like Suwolhan are now offering a variety of other frozen food options such as steak, chicken feet, galbi (marinated beef short ribs), and seafood rice cakes. Even restaurateur Hong Seok-cheon will offer frozen cuisine choices straight from his chain of successful restaurants in Itaewon, which will include teriyaki chicken and hot chili chicken. There’s no need to dice, season, or broil the ingredients for these meals. Even cooking novices can throw the frozen contents of a bag into a pan and have a delicious meal ready in under thirty minutes.
FOOTBALLER PARK JI-SUNG INTRODUCES NAMESAKE WINE
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HONEY CHIP ICE CREAM’S PARAFFIN CONTROVERSY
Most food trends in Korea tend to follow a bell curve pattern when it comes to popularity. However for honey chip ice cream, its downfall might happen even swifter than its rise due to a television exposé about where the honeycombs are actually coming from. For those who have noticed a peculiarly waxy taste to their ice cream, it might be due to the fact that some of the ice cream shops have been using paraffin to create their “honeycombs.” In the televised segment, it was revealed that a “paraffin operation” had been going on in the countryside where paraffin would be made and then subsequently dyed orange and stamped with artificial hexagonal wax cells to give the knockoff its honeycomb appearance. The larger honey chip ice cream chains are not taking these accusations lightly and have threatened to sue for defamation. They claim that the segment implied that all ice cream shops are using paraffin in place of actual honeycomb and has consequently damaged their business. Only time will tell if this dessert trend will live to see another day.
Having recently announced his retirement, Park Ji-sung may have a fallback career in the wine industry. Park Ji-sung’s own “Park Ji-sung Chianti Riserva,” released by Korean wine importer Kumyang International, sports an expected red label designed by the athlete himself. The wine is part of a collection from the “Whatever It Takes” campaign by the charity organization “21st Century Leaders,” and profits from sales will go to nationwide volunteer services that help to fight poverty and protect the environment. With its soft tannins and ripe fruit taste, Park Ji-sung’s wine is not only great for the tastebuds, but helping the world to become a better place as well.
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SEOUL TO IMPROVE SUBWAY SYSTEM WITH TEN POINT PLAN
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In light of the recent (and alarmingly increasing amount of) subway accidents, the Seoul Metropolitan Government recently announced a “Ten Point Improvement Plan for the Seoul Metro Subway System.” Points include a special inspec tion of lines one through four before the f irst trains run, increasing the number of cameras for subway train monitoring, an introduction of a “Golden Time Goal System” which aims to ensure initial response measures and dissemination of information are completed within five minutes, regular monitoring and joint inspections with specialists, replacing old trains, and the creation of an integrated control center. Only time will tell if these improvement measures can actually keep Seoul subways safer. Source: Seoul Metropolitan Government
KTX OFFERS DIRECT SERVICE TO INCHEON AIRPORT
ONE STOP SHOP FOR CIVIL PETITIONS Citizens living in Seoul can now visit one location to complete the paper work necessar y for various aspec t s of daily life in Korea. In cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the National Tax Service, twenty-five district offices, and various driver’s license testing centers, the Seoul Metropolitan Government is now offering the chance to file for civil petitions at a single district or government office. Services include registration of births, claiming government child care subsidies, declaring business closures or bankruptcy, applying for passports and international driver’s licenses. Source: Seoul Metropolitan Government
SEOUL OFFERS KOREAN FOOD BUSINESS START-UP COURSES For the benefit of migrant workers in Korea, the Seoul Metropolitan Government recently began offering “Korean Food Business Start-up Courses.” It was found that many migrant workers wanted to learn about ways to start their own businesses in their home countries with the money they’ve made in Korea. With Korean cuisine gaining more popularity in Southeast Asia, starting a Korean restaurant could prove to be lucrative for migrant workers who plan on returning home. The course includes lessons on learning selected recipes such as tteokbokki (spicy rice cake), along with other vital information on running a successful business. More advanced courses are expected to be available in the near future. Source: The Korea Biz Wire
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After several delays, Korail is offering direct KTX service from various parts of Korea to Incheon International Airport. The connection of the high-speed rail line and airport metro line at Susaek will now allow KTX travelers to go directly to the airport without connecting at other stations. Departure and arrival locations include Seoul Station, Busan, Gwangju, Mokpo, and Suncheon. For more information regarding schedules, visit www.letskorail.com.
Source: Kojects, Korail
NEMA OFFERS ENGLISHLANGUAGE VERSION OF “EMERGENCY READY” APP Korea’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is offering an English-language version of its “Emergency Ready ” app. It is available on both smar tphones and tablets and is free of charge. “Emergency Ready” allows users to make 110 calls quickly, and locate the nearest emergency shelters. It also provides videos on CPR, first aid, and other safety tips. Both iPhone and Android users will be able to download the app from their respective online app stores. Source: U.S. Embassy Seoul
A shot of korean
by Steph en Revere
된장녀 bean paste gal, 된장남 bean paste guy These words didn’t exist 10 years ago, but the concepts have certainly worked their way into the hearts and minds of Koreans now. Like all too many derogatory words, the term started out making fun of the superficiality of exclusively women, but the second term quickly evolved to apply to men as well. ) is: fermented bean paste, You likely know what dwenjang ( similar to Japanese miso. The wonderful soup that Koreans make from “dwenjang” is delicious, filling - and cheap. The term “dwenjang-nyeo” has grown out of the cultural phenomenon of young ladies choosing to be tight with their budget on lunch and then spending an inordinate amount on their coffee; particularly Starbucks brand coffee, which was relatively new to Korea 10+ years ago and was more expensive than the super-cheap instant coffee mixes that many were used to enjoying with their post-lunch conversation. The meaning has grown to refer to one who values superficial things, is obsessed with appearances (and has likely had or hopes to have plastic surgery) and practices conspicuous consumption that is otherwise beyond their means, whether it be by having a man buy them luxury bags or by leasing foreign cars that they can’t really afford. . (Eo-jae wan-jeon dwen-jang-nyeowa so-gae-ting-haess-seo-seo) - Yesterday I had a blind date with a total dwen-jang-nyeo.
女
- 녀 (nyeo) = female, woman
男
- 남 (nam) = male, man
There was a time you would see these on the bathroom doors all the time, but now you’re much more likely to see the English than the Chinese. Either way, considering I’ve never taught these here, it was a no-brainer this month.
미녀 - ( ) - beautiful woman 자녀 - ( ) - one’s children 남편 - ( ) - husband 장남 - ( ) - first born son 장녀 - ( ) - first born daughter
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TECH & GEAR
STARTUP ONEPLUS TAKES ON THE BIG BOYS...AT A VALUE Words by Michael Song
Keeping up to date with the latest and greatest in smartphones is a costly venture. New devices come out frequently and each company feels compelled to refresh their devices and software on a yearly basis. China-based startup, OnePlus, is looking to change all that with their OnePlus One. Deemed a “flagship killer,” the OnePlus One touts premium specs at less than half the price of on-market top-tier phones. This smartphone carries a massive 5.5 inch screen at 1920 x 1080p coming in just under the pixel density of LG and Samsung’s top-tier phones. The processor, on the other hand, is absolutely top of the line with a quad-core 2.5 GHz Snapdragon 801 CPU (which powers the LG G3 and Samsung Galaxy S5) running off of 3 GB of RAM. As far as memory is concerned, the phone comes in two variants, a 16 GB and 64 GB model priced at US$299 and US$349, respectively with 3G and 4G included* in each model. The most interesting feature of the OnePlus One isn’t hardware, it’s the software powering the interface once the phone gets into use. Unlike the in-house firmware of Samsung and LG, OnePlus collaborated with the minds behind the popular CyanogenMod to create a customizable Android experience. CyanogenMod is a long running third-party firmware popular for their high-degree of customization from icons and menus to the way applications behave. The many different skins and modifications available to CyanogenMod users can replicate the experience of having
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a Samsung, LG or HTC phone. Users can take it further still and mix and match their favorite features to create a unique experience. Early reviews have been positive but there are two major drawbacks: lack of SD card support and inability to change out the battery. With the LG G3 priced at US$700** and the Samsung Galaxy S5 priced at US$850**, it seems more than acceptable that OnePlus left out a few features to offer a much lower price point. While OnePlus isn’t the first to attempt to offer high quality at a lower price, previous endeavors have all fallen short. Google’s own Nexus line doesn’t have the hardware to match OnePlus’ first offering. With two exceptions, the quality of hardware and software is starting to make people wonder about the high price points of existing flagship phones. More specifically, “If a startup can do it, why can’t a larger manufacturer?” While technically available, OnePlus is allowing purchases through invite-only. Even reaching the payment window requires a username and password provided through an invitation email. Regardless, at $299 and $349, the OnePlus One should make anyone think twice before buying their next smartphone. oneplus.net * The 3G and 4G specifications place it well within the range of SKT and KT networks for major metropolitan areas. ** Approximate prices from SKT and LG U+ websites.
KOREA BY THE NUMBERS
THE RICH MAY NOT BE GETTING RICHER. THE POOR DEFINITELY STILL POOR.
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4,403,000
is the average income for a household in the first quarter of 2014, a 5.0% increase from 2013 and a significant increase from 2011 (W3,693,800).
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0.302 was Korea’s Gini Coefficient in 2013. This number measures income distribution f r o m z e r o (c o m p l e t e l y e q u a l i n c o m e bet ween heads of a household) to one (one person controlling all the income). This is the lowest it’s been since 2006.
5.43 was Korea’s Quintile Share Ratio in 2013. This represents the ratio of wealth h e ld by th e rich es t 20% of the population compared with the other 80% of the population. It has decreased 0.11 since 2012 and 0.29 since 2011 when it reached a peak of 5.73.
14.6% of Korea’s population lived under the poverty line in 2013. There has been no noticeable change since 2012. Statistics from the government agency Statistics Korea (kostat.go.kr).
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TRAVEL
ISLAND HOPPING IN THE ANDAMAN SEA Words and shots by Ben Cowles
“I’m sorry. We not have record of your arrival in Thailand,” said the Bangkok immigration officer from behind her glass window. “You must go here day after tomorrow,” she ordered as she handed me a tiny scrap of paper, “See my boss at this address.” My heart sank. We’d already run up a massive taxi fare to get here, stood for hours in lengthy queues, and filled in so many forms that my feeble twenty-first century wrists throbbed for hours. Kyeong-hwa, my girlfriend who’d been furnished with a new passport earlier that day after it had been stolen minutes into our arrival in the capital a week before, quietly began to cry. I couldn’t understand. The stamps were right there in our passports. Why was there no record of our entry? Did they think we’d crossed the border illegally? Were the police about to burst in and rough us up in some God awful prison cell…? The immigration officer squinted over her glasses and saw Kyeong-hwa crying. “Where you enter Thailand?” she enquired. “Koh Lipe,” I said clearing my throat. “On a ferry from Langkawi.” “Wait here,” the immigration officer said as she snatched our passports back under the window. How I wished we were back on Koh Lipe now, basking in blues of the Andaman sea, far, far away from this bureaucratic hell.
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Blue seas, white sand, and other paradise clichés The Andaman Sea is a relatively small body of water that sloshes around between the coasts of Thailand, Myanmar, the very top of Malaysia, and a few scattered Indian islands before it crosses an imaginary line and becomes the vast Indian Ocean. At the end of the last ice age, enormous melting glaciers car ved each island into a masterpiece of jagged karst mountains, hidden caves, and spiky coastlines. Swaying palm trees, misty jungles and pure white sands, triumphant sunsets, distant storms, submerged shipwrecks, elephants, monkeys, sharks, snakes and dolphins; tropical fruit, and other paradise clichés are everywhere to be found in Andaman. Three weeks earlier… I’ve never arrived in a country quite like the way we arrived in Thailand. Our ferry blasted us across from Malaysia’s Langkawi to Thailand’s most southern island, Koh Lipe in two hours. We docked on what turned out to be a floating platform way out from the shore. After we were piled off the ferry, a couple of shirtless Thai lads managed to cram all 50 passengers onto two much smaller longtail boats (which are - for anybody unfamiliar with Thailand - 15 foot wooden vessels with elongated pole-like engines sticking out the back). We sped towards Koh Lipe’s south beach, but the boat came to a stop before reaching the sand and a small ladder was slung over the side. Our skipper gestured at us to jump overboard into the sea and to walk through the surf up to the beach. After our bags were thrown onto the sand, the skipper’s eightyear-old son led us all to a small shack where an official (in a t-shirt and shorts!) stamped us into Thailand. More accustomed with the Orwellian immigration procedures of Korea and the U.K., I was both shocked and deeply moved by the lack of officialdom and relaxed attitude of it all. This is how everyone should be greeted into a country: not with bleak queues to surly officials, but with sunglasses, sand between your toes, and wide toothy smiles.
How soon is now? Life in the A ndaman is t aken at an untroubled pace. Over the next two weeks, as we scuba dived, kayaked, motor-biked, tuk-tuked (auto rickshaws), and islandhopped the A ndaman, we got into the s wing of thing s. We found that “ soon ” was a rather more flexible term than we’d previously thought. If you’re planning on visiting the Andaman, I’d suggest starting in Langkawi, the jewel of Malaysia. Head over to Koh Lipe and experience its ethereal sunsets at low tide. Afterwards, blast up to any of the Trang Islands and climb their other worldly karst peaks or seek out hidden beaches. Next, saunter up to hippy Ko Lanta and do some serious chilling. The Phi Phi islands are nearby and Phi Phi Ley National Park is unbearably beautiful. You could check out Phuket, but Ko Chang might be the most relaxed place on Earth. Tigerline Travel runs speedboats to ever y where in Andaman (from August to May). It’s also possible in the of f-season to hire a longtail boat to whisk you pretty much anywhere else. We never found out what the problem was w i th our passpor t s . Af ter a tense 30 minute wait, the immigration of ficer reappeared, all smiles, as if nothing had happened, and handed back our passports with all the stamps and visa extensions we’d applied for. We suspected the problem had its origins in the very relaxed arrival in Koh Lipe. Whatever, we were free from that place now, and our Andaman memories were not to be besmirched.
B en Cowle s f inall y qui t his job and took off to Southeast Asia for a while. As well as writing for 10 Magazine, he is the travel editor for asiapundits.com, and the alpha male of monkeyboygoes.com.
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Surf 'n Skate Korea
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Words by Cheryl Kim Cover photo by KIMWOLF Surf shots by Jang Hyung-ho, KIMWOLF, Cheryl Kim Skate shots by Chris da Canha , Carl Jones
If you mention surfing in Korea to anyone from an established surfing nation, the response will be one of disbelief but since 2007, Korea has had a steadily growing surf culture which is now on the cusp of booming. With a swell that hits the northern part of the Peninsula in the winter and then flattens out and moves south in the summer, the conditions are inconsistent at best which leaves the die hard surfer frothing for more but left high and dry. In spite of this, the question remains, how does a society that prides itself on education, hard work and overachievement, make the move toward a counterculture based on a sort of spirituality that combines oneness with nature and a return to a peaceful state of being.
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Shot courtesy of Cheryl Kim
In the Beginning In the beginning there was only the Songjeong Surf Club located at Songjeong Beach in Busan. This surf club is the oldest surf school in Korea and paved the way for the next generation that has followed. Last year alone, the Songjeong Surf Club held thousands of lessons over the course of the summer season and is gearing up to double those numbers this season. The number of young Koreans joining the lineup has almost doubled annually; surprising because the surf is seasonal at best. The winter northern swell hits Gangwon province from November to March and surfers must brave freezing temperatures and beaches covered in knee high snow drifts to reach the icy swell. The summer southern swell is hindered by the Korean beach season. Strict regulations about surfing during peak times come into effect, causing surfers to lose out on peak wave periods. Surfing was so new to Korea that a surfer paddling out past the swimming boundaries usually got whistled in or was surrounded by rescue jet skis and boats, as it was perceived that they were in extreme danger. A surfer at that time also risked ripping out their tail fins on the lines connecting the buoys that bordered the swimming zone. Yet, with the number of surfers growing each year, it may be time for the outdated marine rules to change and modernize. Little by little, surfing has slowly garnered acceptance and marine regulations have begun to relax. Surfers are still prohibited from surfing in a typhoon swell, which produces the best and largest waves, and face fines upwards of W200,000 for doing so. About three years ago, the Busan Mayor’s competition at Haeundae Beach was cancelled due to a typhoon warning; however, the waves were standard for an international surfing competition. The cancellation was met with international criticism when articles about the cancellation appeared in both a national newspaper and local magazine, soon afterwards making their way onto the Internet. The competition was the first time that non-Korean pro surfers came to Korea specifically for a surfing competition, heightening the disparagement of the authorities for cancelling the event. In the wake of criticism, the marine authorities subsequently started to relax some of the outdated stringent laws, allowing surfers to enter the water when a high wind warning is in effect, but only if they’re registered with the local sea police office. While this was seen as a major step forward, surfing in typhoons is still banned. As the number of surfers started to grow, so did the opportunity to create an industry within Korea for surfing. The first “Americanized” surf shop to open its doors was Surfer’s Dream at Haeundae Beach. The shop opened in February 2006 and is truly worthy of its name. Owner Ricky Lee was a pioneer ahead of his time and a visionary for the Korean surfing community and the culture to follow. In the last four years, over 20 surf shops around Korea have opened their doors to capitalize on the growing number of consumers.
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The Surfing Industry and the Korean Identity In the past five years, major surf brands like Ocean and Earth, Roxy/Quiksilver, Billabong, and Rip Curl have come to Korea to cash in on the surf industry boom. With rider sponsorships offered to contest winners and attaching winners’ names to surfing schools, the cash grab is on. In Korea, people like to be part of the trend, so looking the part, in some cases, is more important than actually surfing. It’s customary for consumers to simply buy high-end gear to walk around in, while never setting foot in the water. Korea has also seen an increase in the number of Korean-made surf products. This year alone, brands like Antidote/Go South and Surf Code are creating local apparel and accessories that reflect the growing Korean surf culture and the identity of Korean surfers. A number of surfers have also turned to board shaping, creating unique, locally-produced surfboards that carry a distinct Korean flare. The first generation of Korean surfboards was produced by Ganda more than six years ago. Ganda is the godfather of Korean surfboards; he has refined them over the years and created “Ganda Surf,” a high-end Korean brand with a distinct identity. Following in Ganda’s footsteps came shapers like U&U, based in YangYang, Gangwon-do, and longboard rider/shaper Byeong-jun, owner of Gaviota. Byeong-jun studied for over three years with a Japanese shaper to hone his craft, and now produces beautiful longboards decorated with iconic designs that reflect Korean culture. In the past year, True Park has joined the ranks of the top shapers in Korea. A sculptor by trade, Park studied in America and visited the West Coast during vacations. He fell in love with the beauty of the surfboard and decided to become a board shaper. Upon returning to Korea, he faced the obstacle of finding the materials necessary for shaping. Most surfboards are made from polyurethane foam and polyester resin, but these materials are not available in Korea and need to be imported from the U.S. or Australia. This results in high production costs, so Park decided to work with wood since it is more available. As a Korean shaper, Park believes that local board-makers have a better understanding of the local surfing community, and are better equipped to make boards suited for local conditions. The main obstacle Park and other Korean shapers face is the reliance on imported surfboards by Korean surfers, and the belief that they are the best quality. Korean surfers who watch the ASP (American Surfing Professional) and ISA (International Surfing Association) competitions see the pros riding them and feel that the board is what makes the surfer a pro. Park hopes that as the skills of Korean shapers grow, the preference of foreign imports which are extremely costly, will fade in favor of locally-shaped boards. Currently, he relies on word of mouth, blog (truepark.com), and Naver Café (truepark.org) to sell his unique, locally-made hand-shaped hollow wood boards, as most surf shops still choose imported boards for retail over the locally-shaped brands.
Shots courtesy of KIMWOLF
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Korean Surfers Are Unique: In spite of the high costs of surf equipment and conditions which can go from world class to completely flat within a day, Korean surfers can be seen sitting on their boards, waiting for a little bump or the elusive “perfect wave.” Ocean and Earth Korea team rider, Kyeong-ah mused that Korean surfers are unique because of their ambition in the face of adversity; adversity which pertains to the lack of consistently good surf conditions. And the question remains, why is the surf population rising so dramatically each year? According to Kim Bo-yeong, Ocean and Earth team rider and one of the first generation female Korean surfers, people don’t surf on their own. People look for a community via the internet or a surf shop to find a surf crew to join. When traveling abroad, she noted that surfing is more of an individual sport, but in Korea, surf shop membership is very strong, and people stay loyal to one shop or another. According to Bo-yeong, Korean people like to do things together and to have shared experiences. Because surfing is still very new, people use the community and surf shops to get information and enjoy the sport with like-minded peers. Dylan Kim, owner of Gwangalli Surfing School / Kai Surf, agrees with Bo-yeong. His shop has a large membership that hosts special events and monthly evening gettogethers for members to meet and share surfing tips, plan surf trips, or just enjoy a meal and some drinks together. Last year, his shop hosted special surfing clinics for its members with Ocean and Earth pro rider, Guy Bartlett, and this year he is gearing up for special events and surf clinics with big wave tow-in surfer and Ocean and Earth pro rider Brett Burcher. When asked why he would invest in the cost of bringing a pro rider of Brett Burcher’s caliber to Korea, Kim responded “Korean surfers don’t have many opportunities to meet and surf with pro riders. This is a chance for young surfers to get tips and surf advice from someone who is surfing at a high level, and his advice might just help a grom (young surfer) realize their dream. We have to invest in the future of young Korean surfers, no matter the cost, if we want the sport to grow.” As in other established surfing nations, surfing has its own language or slang in Korea. Korean surfers have coined slang terms to describe the sport of surfing such as pa-do-ta-gi (파도타기) for “surfing,” and wave conditions such as jang-pan (장판) for “no waves” or “flat,” ji-gi-ne (지기네) for “awesome,” and sa-ra-in-ne (살아있네) for “good.” Korean surfers favor the “shaka” (a “hang loose” hand gesture associated with surfing in Hawaii) over the more common “V” when taking photos and greeting each other as a sign of peace, love, understanding, and friendship which describe the Korean surfing community perfectly. Even the most novice of surfers is welcomed into the “lineup” and given tips on how to read the waves or take off on a wave. Surfing competitions in Korea are more like friendly gatherings and everyone is encouraged to try their best. In some of the beginner level heats, surfers even give up waves so that less experienced surfers can try their hand at a long ride, and are given encouragement from competitors when they successfully take off on a wave. Shot courtesy of Cheryl Kim
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Shot courtesy of Jang Hyung-ho
Shots courtesy of Cheryl Kim
The Future of Surfing in Korea Even with a lack of consistent waves, Korean surfers will still go out and paddle, waiting for the elusive waves with the hopes of becoming world-class surfers ranked on the ASP (American Surfing Professional) tour. In the last few years, the KSA (Korean Surfing Association) brought the ISA (International Surfing Association) to Korea which has enabled top class Korean surfers to get competition judging licenses. This has led to a change in the rules of surfing competitions, and competitions have begun to follow international standards making them more of a competition than a festival. Korea has also seen more highly ranked international sur fers and brand representatives come to Korea, but international surfers and Korean surfers are still competing in separate classes. According to Kim Bo-yeong, most of the surfers in their early twenties haven’t had enough experience to surf against international surfers who have been surfing since early childhood. There is the hope that the third generation of Korean surfers will represent Korea internationally. While barely out of diapers, they are already hitting the waves. Kim Kai-young is one of those third generation surfers. At only 31 months, she already has two custom shaped surfboards from the legendary Spider Murphy waiting for her, as well as a sponsorship with Ocean and Earth Korea when she’s ready to enter the grom divisions in just three short years. It helps that her dad owns a surf school and surf shop, but many of the first generation surfers who now have children of their own see the same future as Kai for their own offspring. Where will surfing in Korea be five years from now? Will it follow the trend in California and Australia and become more “aggro” (aggressive) as surfers jostle for a position in the lineup? Will surfers still encourage newbies joining the lineup? Regardless of the direction surfing in Korea takes, it will definitely grow while still remaining “Korean.”
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The Rise of Skate Culture You see kids zipping down the street on neon-colored, plastic penny boards and 20 year olds cruising down the avenue on Carvers; it seems these days skateboards are everywhere. Shortly after last Christmas, the penny board became the staple of almost every high school and middle school student. You can even buy knock offs at your local stationery store, and Carver boards are now a staple at almost any surf shop. What makes them so popular? It’s a counter-culture and a community in and of itself.
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The Skateboard Industry Skateboarding has been around in Korea for upwards of 20 years, but never gained the momentum that it has now until two years ago. Lee Ki-young, owner of Neo Skateboard Shop in Seoul, surmised that the rise of skateboarding in Korea has a lot to do with the affordability and accessibility of equipment. In the last four years, the importing of skateboards from abroad has risen making them more readily available. Now, with more retailers carrying skateboards, distributors have a wide range market and can sell the boards at a more affordable price. Every shop that carries skiing/snowboard equipment or surfing gear has added a rack of skateboards to their core merchandise. American-based wholesale warehouse Costco has also recognized the growing trend and introduced skateboards into their summer stock for the mainstream masses. According to Lee, the international popularity of longboard skateboards has made skateboarding easier and more approachable. It’s no longer about doing tricks, grinding rails, or an extreme style of skating. It’s more about street skating and cruising. One brand on the rise in Korea is Carver skateboards, which has traditionally gone hand-in-hand with the surf market. This brand invites skaters to skate the way they surf. Recently, Carver has made the move into the mainstream market in Korea, as it offers skaters a sense of community, and community is what skateboarding in Korea is really all about. Skateboard distributors within Korea usually target a market of 14 - 26 year olds, but Carver believes that skateboarding is for everyone; the youngest skater is 31 months old and the oldest is 63 years old. Carver’s distributor in Korea has taken a different approach to the brand. Carver Korea has created a community where the owners of Carver skateboards can get together for street skates once a month and share techniques and experiences, much in the way surfers do in the surf lineup. To help skaters refine their skills, Carver Korea has also built a skate bowl in their flagship store where they hold lessons for novice and intermediate skaters alike on the 3rd and 4th Thursday of every month. The bowl is open to the community during regular store hours, and private lessons with Carver team riders can be booked for a small fee. Says Brand Manager Lee Ji-hoon, “Carver is responsible to the community and we want to make sure that people skate safely which is why we offer lessons with trained riders. Skateboarding, like any sport, can be dangerous if you don’t learn the proper techniques or wear the necessary safety gear. We want to make sure that our community skates safely!” In comparing the brand’s boards
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to surfing, Lee said, “The loose trunk of the Carver board makes the boards perfect for surfers who want to get the feeling of surfing when there are no waves, or transition a skateboarder to surfing more easily.� When asked why she enjoys skateboarding, Carver rider Lee Roo-da stated that she loves the feeling of freedom when gliding down the street. She also enjoys the sport with her friends, and support for her growth in the sport from the Carver community and coaches. As the trend toward leisure sports continues to grow in Korea, and the youth of Korea continue to search for outlets of expression and a sense of community, both surfing and skateboarding will continue to grow and may subsequently help change some of the outdated conservative dynamics of the country by creating a strong counterculture. Cheryl Kim is a Busan-based s u r f e r a n d s u r f w r i t e r. S h e has been an active part of the Korean sur f scene since 2006 and continues to surf her home break at Gwangalli beach.
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A d v e rto r i a l
GLOBAL INCOME TAX RETURN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS AND PROFESSORS IN KOREA By Joseph Zoh
Did you get a refund or have to pay taxes on June 2nd? A lot of expats overlook filing taxes in Korea because they think that his or her employer has done it for them, or that it is unnecessary since they pay 3.3% of their monthly income, or they simply don’t know how to do it. I find that a lot of my expat friends whom I’ve spoken with just don’t file for three to five years. When the NTS (Korean IRS) notifies them to pay sometimes millions of Korean won in global income tax, they leave the country. I’ll explain this taxation for all teachers and professors in Korea. If you’re employed by a school or hagwon, with no other income (3.3% withholding tax-income), your employer needs to take care of all your taxes and it is very simple. But I shall reiterate, you still ) which are need to keep your tax receipts ( issued annually to you by your employer every February. You also need to keep your pay slip to verify your salary deductions by your employer. This is because some employers deduct income taxes from your salary, but do not pay it properly to the concerned parties, and you must pay the outstanding balance. If you have another employer and work for extra money which is taxed at 3.3%, you have to file your global income taxes by the following May. I’ve even found that some of my clients paid the 3.3% tax, but there are no receipts or evidence and no records in the tax office. No matter what, you must ask for a pay slip which clearly states your income, tax withheld, and any other deductions (retirement allowances, four major insurance companies, etc.) for your tax returns. I always review these sources of income (salary or other income taxed at 3.3% or retirement allowances) for my clients and file them correctly for the last three to five years, when necessary. You can file a tax return for the last three years (2011 - 2013), and sometimes a kind tax officer will allow us to correct deductibles if those amounts are wrongly stated on the tax file for up to five years prior. It may also depend on your income amount, but you can get some kind of refund, or avoid a penalty if you file. If you have questions, send me an email at joezoh@gmail.com!
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QUESTIONS WITH LEE CHANG-RAE Identity and Assimilation Words by Barry Welsh Shots courtesy of Random House Korea
Since winning the Hemingway Foundation / PEN Award in 1995 for his debut novel “Native Speaker,” Lee Chang-rae has sustained a remarkable career. Across four subsequent novels, he has won numerous awards and explored a rich variety of compelling themes often centred around the lives of immigrants. His second novel “A Gesture Life” evoked the difficulties of assimilation; “Aloft” portrayed a dysfunctional family through a protagonist trying to escape relationships; in the “The Surrendered,” Lee returned to the Korean War to describe how it shaped a generation; and most recently in his 2014 novel, “On Such a Full Sea,” he brings to vivid life a dystopian future vision of America populated by Chinese immigrants. On May 20th, he joined the 10 Magazine Book Club, hosted regularly by Barry Welsh, to answer questions about his life and work. The guest moderator for the event was journalist, Uo Su-ung.
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Can you tell us about the class you are going to be teaching at Yonsei University? I’m teaching a special two week master class at Yonsei University for the next three years. I’ve taught it twice before but we are going to do three more years in a row. It’s a small writing class and it’s in English because I can’t speak Korean well enough. It’s my father’s alma mater so it’s a special job for me.
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I read an interview where you said bookworms need to unplug more often. Can you tell us what you meant by that? I think we all need to unplug in this society. You know for a long time I didn’t have a smartphone. I resisted. I just had a regular old phone. Finally I got one because my whole family got one and I needed one too. And I found it to be very oppressive to have it all the time. It was a friend that I didn’t like always hanging out with me and so I tried to turn it off but I’m just like everyone else. It’s very hard to resist technology these days. It’s very hard even when you are doing something you love – when you’re reading books for example. I’m afraid now you can have WiFi on the plane and I think that’s a horrible thing. When you go on a plane you see people reading. You never see people reading anywhere else.
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I met novelist Jonathan Franzen and he has a similar problem with the Internet. He tried to block the Internet by taking out his L A N card. Do you have that kind of experience of trying to be unplugged? I don’t know where the LAN card is but I remember talking with Zadie Smith and she said there are actually programs you can install on your computer to prevent you from going online at certain times. I think there is even a program that is designed for novelists – you cannot go on the Internet and if you do, something bad will happen to your
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computer. It’s like those pills that alcoholics take – if you take it and then you drink, you get sick. But I don’t have that type of problem. When I’m really working I guess I can focus, so I can control myself in that way but other ways – no. But it’s still a challenge.
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I think the title of your novel, “A Gesture Life,” is amazing. What did you want to convey with this title? It was a title that came to me quite late as well as being suggested by the main character’s daughter; she tells him, “ You lead a life of gestures,” and a gesture of course is something that can be a gesture of politeness – a kind of performance to be polite or do the right thing. So it’s not exactly pretending – pretending means that you are always trying to hide something or to be something different but a gesture is something more about trying to push away any unpleasantness – that’s quite different from pretending.
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Do you think there is a dif f erence in this concept of “gesture” between Koreans and Americans? Well, I want to step back a minute because the main character, Franklin Hata, believes he is Japanese. I think maybe that ’s the difference. Maybe it ’s the difference between the Japanese and Koreans in a certain way. Franklin Hata’s self conception is that he is a true Japanese so that’s the pretending part, but the way he expresses himself in his community – how he tried to belong where he lives and not make any trouble for anybody – I think that is a part of him that he thinks is derived from his Japanese-ness. I think that’s an interesting idea but I don’t actually think it’s an American one.
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“A G e s t u r e L i f e ” d e a l s w i t h i s s u e s a r o u n d c o m f o r t women. Originally you started writing the novel from the perspective of a victim but then you rewrote it from a
different perspective. Can you explain why you changed the perspective the novel was written from? I did write the first version from the victim’s point of view. I came over to Korea and went to the House of Sharing and interviewed women and heard their stories, which were very powerful and emotional for me. So when I went back home to begin writing, I thought back to that experience and all the things they had said to me. I realized what I was writing was no more moving or special than what the women had told me and I felt that wasn’t good enough for me as a novelist because someone could easily just put up the transcript of our conversation and get all the things that they needed to know and feel. My job as a novelist is not to recreate history. My job is to give a different perspective into a moment or world or character and so I felt that I wasn’t doing anything special.
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You have been dealing with the issue of identity since your debut novel “Native Speaker.” Is there any change in your way of thinking about identity and how it is constructed? I don’t think it ’s about change so much as just thinking about it – because the more you think about it the more complicated everything gets. In “A Gesture Life,” I began to realize I was trying to explore the extreme expression of a wish for assimilation. The main character wants so much to belong to this society he’s in. He wants to belong to the Japanese. He wants to belong to his rich white suburb in America. He wants to belong to the idea that he is a good father. His identity has all these aspects. The thing that’s driving it is his need to join the larger, more powerful mainstream group. That was one of the flaws I was very worried about as a person, as a thinker and as a writer – just how far people will go and how they change themselves in order to fit into a different group. That happens in all countries but particularly in countries where there are diverse populations rather than those that are more homogenous.
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Before we talk about your novel “Aloft,” which prominently features a light aircraft, I was wondering if you yourself had ever flown a light plane? I was in a small plane. I flew it a little bit. That experience was actually before I started researching for “Aloft.” I just went up in a plane. Afterwards, I realized it was a perfect literary vehicle for my character. I think this is something that I’ve learned as a novelist. You’re sort of doing research all the time without knowing it. If you pay attention to
what you are doing, often it’s very useful for writing novels later and I had no idea I was going to write a novel about a man who flies a plane. Why would I do such a thing? But when it came right down to it, I was so happy that I did. Obviously some books you want to research but truth be told, it’s the other “research” that you’re doing in the course of your life that really makes the directed research come to life.
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The main character in “Aloft” flies when he feels tired of his daily life. Do you think that these days everyone wants to escape reality? I think absolutely it ’s part of the modern condition. In a different time, we all lived together in a small community. We knew everything and too much about people, and we slept with the whole family in the same house. In modern society, technology allows us to always be alone and to value that almost more than anything else. Even if we don’t value it, we become so accustomed to it that now we are insulated from all the real issues that real people have so even if we want to care, we can’t – we don’t know how anymore. I think that’s one of the real anxieties of the novel. That’s what I’m really worried about in the novel, that we are all in our own little bubble. If you think about it, we have insulated ourselves in our modern society, little bubbles around ourselves. There’s a lot of connection in the digital age but that connection is always virtual, it’s never real. So that’s one of the things I’m really concerned about. It’s not just family – the main character is trying to connect with humanity and life is built from connections.
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I think writers are researchers into human feelings. I heard your father is a psychiatrist. Were you influenced by him or do you think you inherited some of his traits? I certainly learned a lot from his books. He had a lot of books on psychology such as Freud, developmental and childhood psychology, and I read all of them when I was young. I didn’t understand it all but after a while I was fascinated by all this because actually those books tell stories about people, about their problems, about their symptoms, and they try to figure out where did this come from and I think from an early age I was interested in that – how people become who they are. And I think you are absolutely right, novelists are psychologists, philosophers, humanists, so we’re always thinking about the human condition. That’s maybe the one thing that makes a novelist – you must be very interested in people.
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HISTORY
Korean laborers at Unsan Gold Mine circa 1910-1920 Robert Neff Collection (Courtesy of Dick Cleaveland)
JOSEON MODESTY Words by Robert Neff Photos from the collection of Robert Neff
If you have a lot of Korean friends, you have probably been invited to go to a sauna or jjimjilbang with them. For many foreigners, their first time or two is usually rather an embarrassing affair. It is human nature to have some degree of curiosity of one’s fellow human but – at least in my experience – Korean friends are perhaps a little too open with their observations. This, however, is not a new phenomenon in Korea – in fact, it was a common complaint amongst Westerners during the Joseon era. Early Western visitors to Korea were often besieged by mobs of Koreans wanting to get a glimpse of these strangers from afar. Westerners, because they were bigger and hairier, were sometimes compared to animals. More than a few Westerners had hair plucked from their exposed arms and legs, and one missionary, while sleeping in an inn in Busan in the 1890s, had to physically threaten one curious Korean with his umbrella in order to dissuade him from his continual “skinship.” Trips to the restrooms or toilets were just as trying. When camping, some foreigners found the only way they could get any privacy while taking care of intimate matters was to erect a tent around them – but this didn’t always work as some of the more curious Koreans would try to open the flaps with long sticks. George C. Foulk, an American naval officer who traveled extensively through Korea in 1884, found
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it tedious to use the facilities, as his Korean guards used physical force to prevent the anxious mobs from catching a glimpse of him. Western women had it even worse. Isabella Bird Bishop, an elderly British traveler, actually had to display a revolver on her lap to discourage the mob from forcing her door open while she was sleeping at an inn in the countryside. It was not uncommon for the paper windows to be riddled with holes – the result of moistened fingers pressed up against them – in order to view the Westerners within the rooms. One young Western girl grew so infuriated with the curious crowds that she got up and flung the door opened and demanded them to disperse – it was only then that she realized she was barely dressed and had provided the crowd with what they had sought: confirmation that her body was like their own, albeit a little paler. Early visitors to Korea were often shocked at what they perceived to be the country’s immodesty. One American described Korea as “a land of naked children” and another noted that the children “dressed only in a smile.” While the children’s unabashed behavior may have been understandable to their Western visitors, the bared-breasts of Korean women of the lower classes offended their sensibilities. James Morrison, an Englishman who traveled to Korea in 1883, noted Korean women wore jackets that were “so short that it is little more
than a collar, and between it and the skirt there is a lucid interval of five or six inches through which the breasts protrude or generally hang. Even when the face is carefully concealed, the women think nothing of exposing this part of their persons, and if the cloak over the face covers this also, it is only as a secondary affair.” The late Horace G. Underwood once told the tale of an American missionary who was offended by the perceived immodesty of the Korean women. According to Underwood, this missionary traveled through the streets of Seoul with safety pins and pieces of cloth and covered up the bared-breasts of every Korean woman she encountered. Like many people, she was unaware of the significance of the breast-revealing jackets and merely thought of them as part of a quaint Korean custom. Only women who had borne sons were allowed to wear these jackets and thus they were a symbol of pride, not shame. Of course, not all nakedness was a source of pride – some was out of necessity. Charles-Louis Varat, a French explorer who traveled to Korea in the fall of 1888, apparently had an interesting encounter with a young Korean prince and his retinue aboard a steamship traveling between Kobe and Nagasaki, Japan. Varat befriended the young prince out of a desire to learn more about him and his culture. Varat soon learned more about the young prince than he expected or wanted. Many of the early visitors to Korea were missionary doctors and apparently the prince thought Varat had medical skills. He rushed up to the Frenchman “showing signs of great anguish” and rolled up the sleeves of his outfit and presented his arm which was covered with “thousands of bites that [speckled] his unusually white skin.” Varat attempted to reassure him that he was merely the victim of mosquitoes but the prince merely shook his head and insisted it was much worse. He suddenly pulled down his pants and presented “the first quarters of a moon” that Varat “quickly [tried] to eclipse by covering it.” It is unclear if Varat administered a soothing ointment to the afflicted areas of the prince’s body.
Korean woman and child on the streets of Seoul circa 1900-1910. Robert Neff Collection
For the most part, Korean men were careful in regards to their clothing and it wasn’t until after the late 1890s that they began to appear in photographs wearing less clothing – possibly the result of Japanese influence. Even up until the 1980s, it wasn’t uncommon to see naked Korean men and children bathing in streams – maintaining their modesty by merely turning their backs to the public. Perhaps like beauty, modesty is in the eye of the beholder.
Rober t Nef f has authored several books including Korea Through Western Eyes, The Lives of Westerners in Joseon Korea, and Let ter s From Joseon. He currently writes a twiceweekly column for the Korea Times entitled “Did you know?”
Mending pots at Unsan Gold Mine circa 1901-1920 Robert Neff Collection (Courtesy of Patricia Ervin)
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SPIES AMONG US?
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Words by Robert Lauler Illustration by jimmySK
South Korea has a complicated relationship with its community of almost 27,000 North Korean defectors. Just look at Hanawon, the facility all defectors must pass through before entering South Korean society. On one hand, it was created to assimilate defectors into a capitalist society. But its other important function is to weed out spies. It demonstrates a sad state of reality that can only be undone by ending hostilities between the two Koreas. Despite this system, actual spy cases involving defectors is not unheard of. A recent spy case surrounding defector Yoo Yu-sung is a case in point. The case has divided public opinion and exposed a case of pure ineptitude, at the very least, of South Korea’s intelligence agency, the National Intelligence Service (NIS). Yoo was - before his arrest - what one could call a “poster boy” of the defector community: he enjoyed interviews on TV and an appointment to a public servant position at Seoul City Hall to boot. This success came crashing down when he was “outed” by the NIS for allegedly sending North Korea the contact information of defectors he handled as a public servant. Interviews of him were pulled, and the South Korean press, including the defector community’s press machine, gobbled up government press reports on the story, seemingly without a shadow of doubt to his possible innocence. It seemed almost like his guilt was already an established fact. But once his trial began, things became a lot less clear-cut. To make a long story short, Yoo was convicted of withholding the fact that he was of Chinese-Korean extract (essentially he held a Chinese passport, and was not a pure “defector” in the strictest sense), but the court ultimately found insufficient evidence to convict him of espionage. Here, the court cited forced testimony by Yoo’s sister incriminating her own brother, along with fabrication of records. Apparently, the NIS “cooked up” border immigration records showing that Yoo entered North Korea multiple times from China. Espionage case fabrication is an unfortunate part of the South Korean intelligence service’s history. The case of Lee Su-geun, the vice president of the Korean Central News Agency, is a perfect example. Just two years after his surprise defection to South Korea in 1967, he was tried and executed for espionage. The government argued he had stolen state secrets, but a later reinvestigation into his case revealed that he had been framed for espionage after he tried to leave South Korea in frustration over intense surveillance of all his daily activities. This is not to say that all cases of espionage are fabricated. Real spies do lurk amidst the defector community, as evidenced by defector Won Jeong-hwa’s case in 2008. She was arrested for forming “working relationships” with military officers to gain privileged information. That being said, South Korea needs to tread carefully with cases of alleged defector spy cases. While defectors hold South Korean citizenship, their identity as former members of an “enemy state” make them easy targets for discrimination and scapegoating. Next time the NIS decides to bring a case against a defector, they need to make sure they have solid, concrete evidence of wrongdoing.
Rob e r t L aule r has been a student, t r a n s l a t o r, N G O employee and writer during his time in Korea.
jimmySK is an image maker and art educator based in the UK, ROK and USA.
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HAPPY ENDING
A STARTLING DIAGNOSIS
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am a bit of a hypochondriac. When I become ill, I diagnose myself with outlandish illnesses. In my mind, a minor cold can turn into SARS, or a mild stomachache into cancer. I visit WebMD and convince myself that I have contracted some terrible disease. Most doctors dismiss these delusions and are quick to assure me that I do not have cancer, no matter what WebMD tells me. So when I came down with an ear infection a couple of months ago, I resisted the urge to consult the Internet. After a week, however, it became clear that I needed to see a doctor. Finding good doctors is stressful, but it is even more difficult in a new cultural setting. Our friends in Seoul recommended an excellent international clinic where it turned out there were no immediate ENT (ear, nose, and throat) openings. Since my hearing was getting worse, my partner and I decided on another clinic that accepted walk-ins. After checking in, we were sent to the ENT department. On our arrival, we were told to wait until 5 pm because we did not have an appointment. We waited at a coffee shop, fairly confident that there would be no major problems. Eventually, I was ushered in to see a physician. I was never told his name. In addition to a white hospital mask, he wore thick glasses and he did not remove either of these for the entirety
of the visit. He communicated in short sentences: “What’s the problem?” he asked in English. I explained the situation. He asked if I was experiencing pain and I said I was not. He stuck an otoscope in my ear and declared, “Your ear is full of pus!” While this revelation was startling, it was not particularly helpful. “You should be in a lot of pain!” he exclaimed. When I insisted I was not, he grunted dismissively. “So how can this be fixed?” I asked. “I am not sure,” he responded flatly, “You could have a tumor. Come back in a week and we’ll do a CAT scan.” My body went cold and I started shaking. It seemed all my fears about my health had come true, but he seemed unconcerned. He recommended that I eat a lot of meat and try to rest. When I told him I was a vegetarian, he grunted again. Before I could ask questions, I was escorted out by a smiling nurse who handed me an impressive list of medications. I wept all the way home. I suppose I prefer doctors whose approach to diagnosing illnesses does not remind me of my excursions to WebMD. I never returned for my follow up. Instead, later that week, I went to the international clinic that had been recommended by our friends and saw a friendlier doctor who confirmed that I did not have a tumor. I left the clinic feeling relieved, happy to be able to hear again and even happier to be tumor-free.
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Words by Madhu Narayan Illustration by Jonathan Burrello
Madhu Narayan lives in Northern Seoul. She is a writer, runner and knitter. In her spare time, she searches for vegetarian restaurants in the city.
Jonathan Burrello Jonathan Burrello is a cartoonist and comedian living in Korea. Follow his descent into madness on Twitter in real time @biginsanehappy and explore more of his work at biginsanehappy.com.
THIS MONTH IN
THE GUIDE
Nationwide 02 New Movies / X-Men: The Days of Future Past and The Plan Man
03 Books / “The Big Picture” by Douglas Kennedy Music / Na Hee-kyung and Thee Oh Sees 04 New TV / Entertainers
21 Dine & Drink / Editor’s Pick: Craft Beer Festival 22 Dine & Drink Guide 24 Health & Beauty Guide Seongnam
25 MoMo Café Outdoor Terrace BBQ Gyeonggi
Seoul 05 Art / The Role of Women in Islam 06 Concerts / Editor’s Pick: Jay Park Hip Hop Concert 08 Theater & Dance / Editor’s Pick: R16 World B-Boy Masters Championship
09 Non-Verbal Performances 10 Education / Editor’s Pick: Seoul Film Society Presents “Our Happy Time”
1 1 Family & Community / Editor’s Pick: 22nd ASSITEJ Korea International Summer Festival
12 Business & Networking / Editor’s Pick: The 4th
26 Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival Chungcheong
27 Sejong City Traditional Market Busan
28 Dadaepo Beach Gyeongsang
29 Pohang International Fireworks Festival
Korea Style Week
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Travel / Editor’s Pick: Bangsan Alley for Baking Supplies Sports & Fitness / Editor’s Pick: Color Me Rad Korea 5K
Gangwon
30 The Great Mountains International
LGBT / The Power of Pride Nightlife / Editor’s Pick: Bass Kleph @ Club mASS Nightlife Guide Seoul Restaurant Review / Mama Miya
19 Foodie Find / Ice Ice Bingsu and I am C Melon Bingsu 20 In the Kitchen / Green Eggs and Ham with Korea’s Celebrity Chef, Choi Hyun-seok
Music Festival & School Jeolla
31 Roses on the Rails in Gokseong Jeju
32 Busy Bodies
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X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST
Directed by Bryan Singer_
Marvel continues to clog up cinema schedules this year, and this seventh iteration of the X-Men franchise sees the return of both the youngsters from 2011’s X-Men: First Class and the older generation who we last saw back in 2006 with X-Men: The Last Stand. But do too many mutants spoil the time-traveling broth? We begin in the near future with every mutant under threat from deadly morphing robot
MOVIES
THE PLAN MAN Directed by Seong Si-heub_
Ever since the success of My Sassy Girl in 2001, there have been many at tempt s to replic ate the quirk y, subver sive charm that made that romantic comedy so popular. This film, from first time director Seong Si-heub, treats us to another peculiar relationship. The Plan Man introduces us to Jung-seok ( Jung Jae-young), a librarian receiving treatment for his OCD who has fallen in love with a similarly inclined convenience store worker. On the day he decides to confess his feelings, he finds her missing from
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sentinels. Charles Xavier and Magneto join forces with some of the last mutants left standing to send Wolverine back in time to change the course of history and make sure the present never happens. Despite a slightly convoluted start, X-Men: Days of Future Past soon hits its stride and proves itself to be one of the best entries in the franchise. It’s good to have Bryan Singer back at the helm, but the main reason the movie succeeds is the quality of the casting - James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen all put in fine performances, but it’s Jennifer Lawrence as the shape-shifting Mystique and Peter Dinklage as the sentinel-creating Bolivar Trask, who stand out from the very talented crowd. The topnotch acting is complemented by some stunning action sequences and a script which pulls at the heart strings of long term X-Men fans. A satisfyingly slick flick that benefits from its massive cast and leaves the door open for another sequel.
_New Movies This Month_ July 3rd
Mourning Grave Korea. Horror. Kang Ha-neul, Kim So-eun, Kim Jeongtae, Han Hye-rin; dir. Oh In-cheon
One Night Only Korea. Drama.
Yoo Min-gyoo, Park Soo-jin; dir. Kim Jho Kwang-soo, Kim Tae-yong
The Divine Move Korea. Drama.
Jeong Woo-seong, Ahn Seong-gi, Lee Beom-soo, Kim Inkwon; dir. Jo Beomgoo
July 23rd KUNDO : Age of the Rampant
Words by Paul Matthews
the store and instead bumps into his perfect nightmare - a musician, So-jung (Han Ji-min), who doesn’t like to keep things tidy. His life star ts to change in many unexpected and unplanned ways… Mixing mocker y of mental illness with a mawkish meet-cute concept, this sometimes saccharine, of ten childish and completely misjudged f ilm fails on many levels. Jung Jae-young is sympathetic as the af f lic ted librarian, but Han Ji-min ultimately annoys as an increasingly zany love interest. Jungseok’s OCD may be handled with a little care, but his fellow patients are nothing but twodimensional comedy conceits that cause more offense than mirth. Desperate to be of f beat and original, whilst sticking to all the usual Korean rom- com conventions, The Pla n Ma n a im s to please, but in the end it only succeeds in offending. Perhaps if it had been more carefully thought through, it might have worked. Instead of watching this piece of rubbish, you’d be bet ter of f mak ing other plans.
Korea. Action.
Ha Jeong-woo, Kang Dong-won, Lee Kyeong-yeong,Ma Dong-seok; dir. Yoon Jong-bin
July 30th Roaring Currents Korea. Action.
Choi Min-sik, Ryoo Seung-ryong, Jo Jin-woong, Kim Myeong-gon; dir. Kim Han-min
Words by Paul Matthews Paul Matthews spent his early years in the UK, Japan and France before ending up in Korea as an actor, writer and director. www.paulajosshi.com.
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“THE BIG PICTURE” BY DOUGLAS KENNEDY
ver the past couple of years, American novelist Douglas Kennedy’s profile has been steadily rising amongst Korean readers. Several of his books have been translated into Korean and much to the author’s own surprise, he scored a significant best seller last year with “The Big Picture.” First published in English in 1997 (and later adapted into a successful and acclaimed French film), the Korean translation became one of 2013’s best selling fiction titles in Korea. Kennedy was working as a journalist in England when he crafted this, his sophomore ef for t. It is a confidently structured and carefully controlled thrill ride that manages the exper t trick of being surprising even when delving into occasionally tired crime and thriller conventions. The novel tells the story of Ben Bradford, a New York law yer with a seemingly perfect life – a high paying job on Wall Street; a luxurious home in an upper-class New England neighborhood; a beautiful stay-at-home wife; and two healthy, mostly happy children. Despite the material trappings of wealth, Ben is both jaded and dissatisfied by the path his life has taken. An earlier ambition to become a photographer was snuffed out by a disapproving father, leaving Ben to wonder “what if?” whilst harboring a dream of a more artistic life. Ben’s outwardly perfect
life changes dramatically when he discovers his equally dissatisfied wife’s infidelit y. A confrontation with her lover quickly slips into violence that ultimately results in a vicious murder. There follows a high wire balancing ac t of identit y theft as Ben steals his victim’s life whilst attempting to convincingly fake his own death. The narrative urgency of the plot propels the story forward at a cracking pace. Yet beneath this urgency lies a satisf yingly complex and rich exploration of several compelling themes – the fading of unrealized dreams; how it feels to live a life squandered in a hated career; willful separation from loved ones; and the arbitrary nature of sudden fame and celebrity. It ’s difficult not to speculate that Kenned y ’s gripping thriller may appeal to Korean readers because they relish the stor y of a man who escapes a grueling, unsatisf ying career for a life of artistic creativity and wish fulfillment. “The Big Picture” offers deliciously transgressive thrills for anyone who has ever stared out their of f ice T h e 10 M a g a z i n e B o o k C l u b i s a r e g u l a r e v e n t window dreaming hosted and organized by Barry Welsh. Barry is an English lecturer at Sookmyung Women's University of a more fulfilling a n d t h e h o s t o f S e o u l F i l m S o c i e t y. C h e c k t h e 10 M a g a z i n e c a l e n d a r r e g u l a r l y f o r B o o k C l u b life. meeting times and locations. www.facebook.com/ groups/10magazinebookclub
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Words by Michael Berry
NA HEE-KYUNG ARTIST: Na Hee-kyung ALBUM: Up Close To Me LABEL: Sony Music Korea
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sensuous slice of contemporary Korean music that fuses elements of Pop, Folk, and World music into a comforting Jazz embrace marked by linguistic derivations that demonstrate real depth of feeling. There is a profound lack of stridency and a “need to impress”
THEE OH SEES ARTIST: Thee Oh Sees ALBUM: Drop LABEL: Castle Face Records
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ertain bands exemplify the Indie rock credo to a T...DIY writ large, garage-rock sensibility, and, depending where they’re from, a noticeable splash of local (aural) colour. Thee Oh Sees, under the
Michael Berry’s musical odyssey has taken him from the dizzy heights of Canadian independent radio and print media to the disparate nooks and crannies of the Korean musical realm.
on this album; Na Hee-kyung certainly ascribes to the “less-ismore” canon and it serves her well. From the opening subdued - yet sinuous - bass on “Invisible” to the saudade expressionism of “A Lista” that wraps things up, the album seamlessly crosses musical boundaries with nary a blip. There are elements of Brazilian chorinho (“Moment”) and bouncy
Bossa pop (“Voce”) that adds a new Korean lyrical dimension; Billy Joel-ish piano lines (“The Beginning of a Journey”), breathy Koreanized Roberta Flack (in English) on “Feel Like Making Love”; and a lovely lilting Bossa Nova (sung in Portuguese) on “So Pra Sonhar,” which helps wind this down with flair. Pretty much perfect for music to unwind to!
aegis of Rhode Island exile John Dwyer, and with their musical edge honed by their domicile in California’s Bay Area, are just such a band. Their sometimes sneeringly garage-drone psychedelia (given an oh-so-snappy outing on “Savage Victory” and “Drop”...), punctuated with buzzy, lo-fi stoner derivations (on “Put Some Reverb On…” and “Camera”: think Kyuss-lite meets Supreme Beings of Leisure) fairly propel this effort with verve. Add a new
millennium take on NYC sounds from bands like Television and Sour Jazz, and you’ll have some idea of the eerily infectious nature of their music. The highlight of the album tho’, is “Encrypted Bounce”; a definitive tour de force that sums up the band in one fell swoop. There’s even a Beatle-esque cut – “The Lens” – that closes out the album, but rest assured – the band has indelibly stamped its mark on the listener’s psyche long before you get to that! 10 Magazine 2014
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MNET ATTEMPTS TO CREATE A NEW GENRE FOR DRAMA
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Mnet brings some good news to the viewers who have had enough of t ypical dramas and realit y shows by announcing its upcoming show with Yoon Jong-shin called “Entertainers.” Mnet, one of Korea’s most recognized music channels, challenges the drama industry by creating a new genre, which is a mix of drama and fake reality. “Entertainers” is based on real characters but set in the frame of fake reality. It aims to be a witty satire on the Korean entertainment industr y. Yoon Jong-shin, who has proven to be a gifted producer and enter tainer, will be playing the main charac ter of the show by appearing as himself. He will por tray a man of ambition who resor ts to all sor ts of tricker y to become the best in the Korean entertainment industry. “God of Music,” “Lee Juck’s Show,” and “Enemy of Broadcasting” are three hilarious pieces that highlighted the creativity of producer Park Joon-soo, who will also be in charge of “Entertainers.” In one inter view, Park stated how he wishes to develop the stor y in a comical way when Jong-shin is suspec ted of conjuring up unfair contracts, illegal deals with the broadcasting companies, and other trickery. “Entertainers” is on every Thursday night at 11 pm on Mnet.
S o y e o n Yo o n i s a N e w Yorker who found her way back to Korea as a consumer market analyst. She’s been contributing to 10 Magazine since 2011.
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THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN ISLAM Words by Shane Torr Shots courtesy of National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
The most comprehensive offering of Shirin Neshat’s work is currently on display at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. The exhibition includes photography and film from her earlier years up until her most recent work. As a noticeable and renowned Iranian artist, Shirin Neshat’s work is a compelling look at the traditional Islamic values of gender, power and identity, and how it compares to that of the West. She achieves this effortlessly in the way the exhibit is arranged. Video installations are set up in such a way that men and women hardly ever appear on screen at the same time. Extremely powerful in its message, “Turbulent” is an astounding piece that conveys the separation of men and women. Two screens are lined up on opposing walls, and while the male’s side has an engaged audience, the female’s side has no one, highlighting the strict rules against Iranian women singing in public. In what is a “call-and-response” sing off, the video performance that follows is breathtaking. On the photography side of this exhibit, Neshat makes use of very powerful imagery. In “Women of Allah,” each photograph is covered in beautiful, handwritten calligraphy pointing to the silent nature of women in Islam and their role in the Iran-Iraq War. In “The Book of Kings,” the focus is on the three protagonists of war: the villain, the patriots and the masses. Again, she makes use of black and white imagery, with the portraits containing Islamic writings covering the face of each. The Shirin Neshat exhibit will come to a close on July 13th. General admission to the MMCA Seoulites require an element of bourgeois and is W4,000 and opening times are variable as a Capetonian, searching for the finer things in life depending on the day. For more information comes as second nature to Shane. visit mmca.go.kr.
SEOUL ART AGENDA Ongoing
Dialogue in The Dark Dialogue in The Dark gives anyone a chance to experience blindness while being led by a blind guide. VERTIGO. Tue - Fri 12 pm - 8:30 pm. Sat - Sun 10 am - 7 pm. W30,000. ticket.interpark. com, 02-313-9977 July 3rd - October 12th
EDVARD MUNCH
Learn more about the man behind the art as well as the art in front of the man. Seoul Arts Center. 11 am - 8 pm. Closed on last Monday of the month. Adults W15,000. Youth W12,000. Children W10,000. ticket.interpark. com, 1666-3329 July 5th - July 30th
ANIMALOVE
This exhibition features the culmination of the mingling of artists and culture between Korea and Italy. Seoul Arts Center. 11 am - 8 pm. Adults W10,000. Youth W8,000. Children W6,000. sac.or.kr, 02-735-4237 Through July 13th
Infinite Challenge See modern art through the eyes of seven internationally renowned artists. MMCA Seoul. 10 am - 5 pm. W4,000. moca.go.kr, 02-3701-9500 Through July 13th
Shirin Neshat This mid-career retrospective of Shirin
Neshat, a renowned Iranian artist and filmmaker, presents an overview of the artist’s practice over the last twenty years. MMCA Seoul. 10 am - 5 pm. W4,000. moca.go.kr, 02-3701-9500 Through July 27th
Birth of a Museum Learn about the MMCA Construction archive project through audio-visual media. MMCA Seoul. 10 am - 5 pm. W4,000. moca.go.kr, 02-3701-9500
Through August 17th
WETA WORKSHOP “FANTASY” Traverse a land of fantasy as your inner child or outer nerd with representations of trolls, orcs, dryads, and more. DDP. 10 am - 9 pm. Adults W15,000. Youth W10,000. Children W8,000. ticket.interpark.com, 16882046 Through August 31st
W13,000. Youth W10,000. Children W8,000. ticket.interpark.com, 18995156 Through September 21st
Archives of “Museum of Humanities” Take a look at the 20th century through the art, literature, and visual works left behind. Ilmin Museum. 11 am - 7 pm. Closed on Mondays. Admission TBA. ilmin.org, 02-2020-2038
Through August 10th
Through October 12th
Universal Studios Seoul
TROIKA “Persistent Illusions”
Spend an afternoon looking at the works of 13 artists from ten different countries including Emil Goh. Seoul Museum of Art. Tue - Fri 10 am - 8 pm. Sat - Sun 10 am - 7 pm. Free. sema. seoul.go.kr, 02-2124-8937
A collection of works by the renowned trio of artists based in London known as the “Troika.” Daelim Museum. 10 am - 6 pm. Closed on Mondays. Adults W5,000. Youth W3,000. Children W2,000. ticket.interpark.com, 02720-0667
Through August 11th (Closed July 28th)
Himalayas Photo Exhibition
Musee d’Orsay
While a trip to the Himalayas may not be in everyone’s cards, anyone can enjoy this exhibition of photos from the great wonder. Seoul Arts Center. 11 am - 8 pm. Adults W10,000. Youth W7,000. Children W5,000. sac.or.kr, 02-580-1300
This exhibition presents just a taste of the famous works housed in the Musee d’Orsay. Tue, Thu, Fri 9 am - 6 pm. Wed, Sat 9 am - 9 pm. Sun, Holidays 9 am - 7 pm. Adults W12,000. Youth W10,000. Children W8,000. ticket.interpark. com, 02-325-1077
Through August 15th
Through September 17th
My Love From the Star Explore the sets and designs of the hit Korean drama. DDP. 10 am - 10 pm. W15,000. ticket.interpark.com, 0708260-8807
The Great Artist “Renoir to Damien Hirst” Works of art from the greatest visionaries of the 20th century. Seoul Arts Center. 11 am - 8 pm. Closed on last Monday of the month. Adults
Learn to draw and paint with English instruction. Weekly life drawing sessions too! szpada@gmail.com, mstewartprintmaker.com/class.htm
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2014 JAY PARK HIP-HOP CONCERT JULY 27TH
Words by Michael Song
Hip-hop is still a fringe genre in Korea with most offerings being drowned out by the mainstream pop music that gets belted out on every street corner. It’s only been recently that the strong bass beats have been able to slowly work their way onto radios and televisions in Seoul and the rest of Korea. Former 2PM leader, Jay Park is bringing a night of hip-hop to Jamsil Stadium. This time he’ll be joined by fellow AOMG rappers Gray and Loco and special guest MC Sniper. While Gray and Loco are new to the hip-hop scene in Korea, MC Sniper has been a mainstay for nearly 20 years bringing heavy beats into the Korean fold. This concert will be great for anyone with even a passing interest in hip-hop. Jamsil Stadium. 5 pm. W61,600 - W99,000. ticket.interpark.com, 1599-0701
SEOUL CONCERT AGENDA July 4th - 5th
2014 Standing Egg Concert Standing Egg performs in Seoul for two nights only. Konkuk University. 7 pm. W55,000. ticket.interpark.com, 023447-0127 July 5th
Romantic Punch, Go Go Star, and Transfixion. Mapo Arts Center. 12 pm. W44,000 - W66,000. ticket.interpark. com, 02-3274-8600 July 7th
So Jin-hwang Cello Recital Classical cellist So Jin-hwang will be performing pieces from Beethoven, Jeajoon Ryu, and Brahms in her solo recital. Seoul Arts Center. 8 pm. W10,000. ticket.interpark.com, 02586-0945 July 12th
Royal Class X Dae Nam Hyup: Double Concert Alice Nine Tour 2014 “Supernova Symphonia” J-rock band Alice Nine will hold a show in Korea. Rolling Hall. 6 pm. W70,000 - W80,000. ticket.interpark.com, 02782-6722 July 6th
Hip-hop heavy hitters Royal Class and Dae Nam Hyup team up for this bassfilled extravaganza. Hongdae V-Hall. 5 pm. W25,000 - W30,000. ticket. interpark.com, 1544-1555 July 12th
Rocket Radio This quartet includes an accordion and will melt your heart with their beautiful sounds. Hongdae Veloso. 6 pm. W22,000. ticket.interpark.com, 02-3141-4206 July 18th - 19th
Lee Sung-chul Summer Concert
RP Fest “55th Romantic Party” Line up includes indie favorites like
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Pump up your summer with some 90’s K-pop ballads and mixes courtesy of Lee Sung-chul. War Memorial of Korea. 8 pm. W55,000 - W180,000. ticket. interpark.com, 1544-4997
July 18th - 19th
Sound Festival 2014 The sound festival returns for another year with a line up of female artists including Taru, Fromm, and Yozoh for everyone’s easy listening needs. Mapo Arts Center. Fri 8 pm. Sat 3 pm, 8 pm. W44,000 - W55,000. ticket.interpark. com, 02-575-9123
Kebee, YDG, Simon Dominic, Garion, and many more. Jamsil Stadium. 7 pm. W55,000 - W77,000. ticket.interpark. com, 1599-0701 July 26th - 27th
July 19th
Rome with Love A classical rendition of composers including Mozart and Puccini. Seoul Arts Center. 2 pm. W30,000 - W70,000. ticket.interpark.com, 02-2658-3546 July 19th
Gummy Solo Concert “Fall in Acoustic” Gummy Solo covers all genres with perfect vocals. COEX. 6 pm. W88,000. ticket.interpark.com, 1544-1555
One More Chance A concert to commemorate their album release. COEX. Sat 7 pm. Sun 5 pm. W66,000 - W77,000. ticket.interpark. com, 1544-1813 Through July 31st
July 24th
2014 Kumho Art Hall Artist in Residence : Park Hye-yun Violin Take the night off and spend some time listening to the vibrant strings of Park Hye-yun, the current resident artist at the Kumho Art Hall. Kumho Art Hall. Thu 8 pm. W30,000 - W40,000. ticket. interpark.com, 02-6303-1977 July 26th
Greatest Hip Hop Competition Series 1 Grab tickets to a night of Korean hiphop headlined by Verbal Jint, Baechigi,
KABOOM Overflowing energy from the collision of light and sound. Jongno Cine Core. Wed - Fri 8 pm. Sat - Sun 3 pm, 6 pm. Holidays 3 pm. W60,000 - W80,000. ticket.interpark.com, 02-2637-2777
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R16 KOREA WORLD B-BOY MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP Words by 10 Magazine Staff Shots courtesy of R16 World B-Boy Competition
The R16 World B-Boy Competition for 2014 is coming to a close and promises to go out big. Regional competitions have been underway since March all over the world, leaving the best for the final rounds of competition on July 5th and 6th. Whoever leaves as the winner has a legitimate claim to the best hip-hop dancer or dance crew, at least until next year’s competition. There are two main events in which to compete: the Crew Battle and the Solo B-Boy Battle. Each country is only allowed one team and one dancer to represent them
JULY 5TH - 6 TH
in each event with a maximum of 16 teams and a minimum of 8 teams in competition. Along with the main events, there is also an urban art festival made up of a street market along with showcases of street art and urban fashion. Tickets are going quick but be sure to try and make it out on Sunday for the afterparty and concert that follow the closing of the main event. Olympic Park. 6 pm. W10,000 - W50,000. ticket.interpark.com, 15441555
SEOUL THEATER & DANCE AGENDA Ongoing
Grease (Only in Korean) Set off with Grease Lightning in this classic musical. Daehak-ro Uniplex 1. Tue - Fri 8 pm. Sat 3 pm, 7 pm. Sun 2 pm, 6 pm. W44,000 - W66,000. ticket. interpark.com, 1588-5212 July 4th - 6th
Madame Butterfly (Only in Korean) The heartbreaking classic opera by Giacomo Puccini will be performed for three nights. Seoul Arts Center. Fri 8 pm. Sat 7 pm. Sun 3 pm. W40,000 W200,000. sacticket.co.kr, 1577-5266 July 8th - August 31st
Wildhorn. Seoul Arts Center. Tue - Fri 8 pm. Sat - Sun 2 pm, 7 pm. Wed 3 pm. Closed on Mon. W50,000 - W140,000. sacticket.co.kr, 1588-5212
Fri 8 pm. Sat 3 pm, 7 pm. Sun 3 pm. W45,000. ticket.interpark.com, 023141-3025
July 22nd - 26th
Mozart (Only in Korean)
All the Time in the World This musical will be part of the the 22nd annual ASSITEJ International Summer Festival. Seoul Arts Center. 11 am, 3 pm. sacticket.co.kr, 02-745-5862 July 22nd - 26th
Where the Leaves Blow (Only in Korean)
This musical will be part of the the 22nd annual ASSITEJ International Summer Festival. Seoul Arts Center. 1 pm, 4 pm. W40,000. sacticket.co.kr, 02-745-5862 Through July 20th
Autumn Firefly (Only in Korean) Wanderers, lost souls, and outcasts gather together to make what they never had… a family. Seoul Arts Center. Times vary according to schedule. Price TBA. sacticket.co.kr, 02-765-8880
42nd Street (Only in Korean) Dreams come true on Broadway. Seoul Arts Center. Times vary according to schedule. W60,000 - W120,000. sacticket.co.kr, 02-580-1300 July 15th - September 5th Dracula (Only in Korean) Directed by David Swan, based on the book by Don Black and Christopher Hampton. Musical score by Frank
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Through July 31st Wicked (Korean, English Subtitles) Take a trip to Oz and experience the life and times of the Wicked Witch. Charlotte Theater. Tue - Fri 8 pm. Sat Sun 2 pm, 7 pm. W60,000 - W140,000. ticket.interpark.com, 1577-3363 Through August 2nd
Between Raindrops (Only in Korean) A lighthearted romantic musical about couples. Chungmu Arts Hall. Tue -
Through August 3rd
prominent K-pop stars. Chungmu Arts Hall. Times vary according to schedule. W60,000 - W130,000. ticket.interpark. com, 1666-8662 Through August 24th
Wolfgang battles against society and destiny while struggling to get out from under the thumb of the Archbishop Colloredo. Grand Theater, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. Tues, Thu, Fri 8 pm. Wed 3 pm, 8 pm. Weekends 2 pm, 7 pm. W30,000 - W130,000. ticket.interpark.com, 1577-6478
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Through August 3rd Priscilla (Only in Korean)
Black Mary Poppins (Only in Korean)
Two drag queens and a transsexual woman head into the desert on their way to a remote resort; cue hi-jinks, adventures, music and widening horizons. LG Arts Center. Mon - Fri 8 pm. Sat 3 pm, 7:30 pm. Sun 2 pm, 6:30 pm. W50,000 - W130,000. ticket. interpark.com, 1577-3363 Through August 3rd
A Tale of Two Cities (Only in Korean) Charles Dickens’ classic novel comes to life in this musical performed by an all Korean cast. The National Theater of Korea. Times vary according to schedule. W20,000 - W130,000. ticket. interpark.com, 1577-3363 Through August 3rd
Singin’ in the Rain (Only in Korean) Enjoy the classic American musical featuring the vocal talents of several
Featuring an international cast, the longest running broadway musical returns once again to the stage in Seoul after six years. Blue Square. Mon - Fri 8 pm. Sat - Sun 2 pm, 7 pm. W50,000 - W140,000. ticket.interpark.com, 1577-3363 Through August 31st
Tender and fragile memories part to make way for unexpected dark truths in this psychological thriller. Daehakro Art One Theater. Tue - Fri 8 pm. Sat Sun 3 pm, 6:30 pm. W44,000 - W55,000. ticket.interpark.com, 548-0598 Through September 14th Blood Brothers (Only in Korean) Willy Russell’s musical directed by Glen Walford. Hongik-dae Daehak-ro Arts Center. Tue - Fri 8 pm. Sat 3 pm, 7 pm. Sun 2 pm, 6 pm. W55,000 - W110,000. ticket.interpark.com, 02-749-9037 Through September 28th HEDWIG (Only in Korean) The award-winning off broadway tale of the transgender protagonist on her quest for love. Baekam Arts Hall. Times vary according to schedule. W50,000 - W69,000. ticket.interpark.com, 02749-9037
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At this wedding, real instruments will be played on stage as performers tell the story of a couple and their relationship. Music Show Wedding Theater, 1F Kyunghyang Art Hill near Seodaemun Stn. (line 5, ex. 5) nanta.i-pmc.co.kr, 02-739-8288
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THE PAINTERS: HERO
Proud of its fantastic live drawing as well as advanced 3D mapping video technology, TPH is now performed on stages all around the world, catching the attention of Korean and international fans. W40,000-W 80,000, Mon-Sun 5pm, 8pm SEOUL CINEMA F5, 13, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul. thepainters.co.kr, 02-766-7848
One of the most famous nonverbal performances with percussion in Korea. nanta. i-pmc.co.kr. Myeongdong Branch: Near Myeong Dong Stn (line 4, ex. 6) Mon-Fri, Sun 5 pm & 8 pm. Sat 2 pm & 5 pm & 8 pm. W70,000 - W40,000. 02-739-8288 Chungjeonno Branch: Near Chungjeongno Stn. (line 5, ex. 7, line 2 ex. 4). Mon-Sun 5 pm & 8 pm. W70,000 - W40,000. 02-739-8288
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Experience world representative dishes such as sushi, pizza, and bibimbap through beat boxing, acappella and b-boying. Cinecore BIBAP Theatre near Jonggak Stn (line 1, ex. 12). Mon 8pm, Tue – Sat 5 & 8pm, Sun 3 & 6pm. W40,000 – W60,000. bibap.co.kr, 02-766-0815
Performance artists take the art out of the galleries, and splash it across a live stage. Kyunghyang Art Hill near Seodaemun Stn. (line 5, ex. 5). Mon - Fri 8 pm. Weekends and Holiday 5 pm. W40,000 - W50,000. drawingshow.com, 070-4070-8336~9
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SEOUL FILM SOCIETY PRESENTS OUR HAPPY TIME Words by 10 Magazine Staff Shot courtesy of Seoul Film Society
JULY 5TH Join the Seoul Film Society for the showing of the popular film, “Our Happy Time,” from director Song Haesung. Adapted from the best selling novel by Gong Ji-young, it stars Lee Na-young and Gang Dong-won. This free screening will include English subtitles. After attempting to commit suicide on three occasions, Yu-jeong’s (Lee Na-young) disdain for her mother and indifference to the rest of the world isolates her from any chance for happiness. Her aunt, Sister Monica,
often visits prisoners on death row. Yu-jeong reluctantly agrees to meet one of the inmates who has requested to meet her. Through their different, but commonly grief-stricken childhood experiences, the unlikely couple build a strong bond. As they both regain the will to live, they face their feelings for each other and the short time they have together. Haechi Hall in Seoul Global Culture & Tourism Center. 3 pm. Free. facebook.com/ seoulfilmsociety, 010-5138-8859
SEOUL EDUCATION & CONFERENCE AGENDA & GUIDE July 2nd - 4th
Nano Korea 2014
Nano Korea is Korea’s leading nanotechnology event with symposiums and exhibitions for the entire professional industry. COEX. 10 am - 5 pm. W5,000. Free for preregister. nanokorea.or.kr, 031-5482026 July 5th - 6th
2014 WEDDEX Korea
Listen to lectures, learn about wedding
Free for children under 8. coex.co.kr, 070-7585-9438
preparations and view a variety of wedding dresses and designs at this year’s WEDDEX Korea. COEX. 10 am - 8 pm. Free for pre-register. weddexkorea.com, 02-529-0691
July 24th - 26th
accessory and device market. COEX. 10 am - 5 pm. W5,000. Free for preregister. kitas.kr, 02-569-3700 July 24th - 27th
The 27th Korean Student Invention Exhibition
July 10th - 13th
Handmade Korea Fair
It takes a large audience of artists, craftsmen, designers and vendors to make a fair which can truly encompass the word “handmade.” COEX. 10 am 6 pm. Adults W10,000. Youth W6,000.
Korea IT Accessory & Smart Device Show 2014
Be amazed at the creativity and ingenuity of what students can accomplish. COEX. 9 am - 6 pm. Free. ip-edu.net, 02-3459-2752
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BIK Hannam Seoul July/August British Summer School for students 2 to 7 years. All classes taken by fully qualified primary school teachers. admissions@englishedseoul. com, www.britishschool.co.kr, 02790-9025
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Dulwich College Seoul The curriculum from Toddler to IGCSE (ages 2 years to 16 years) follows the best practice of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and English National Curriculum enhanced for an international setting. 6 Sinbanpo-ro 15-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea, (02) 3015 8500 admissions@dulwich-seoul.kr www.dulwich-seoul.kr
Dwight School Seoul 21 World Cup Buk-ro 62-gil Mapo-Gu, Seoul Korea 121-835 Contact Us Tel: +82-2-6920-8600 (FAX) +82-2-6920-8700 Email: admissions@dwight.or.kr
EtonHouse Prep, Seoul A unique British style Prep School for children of all nationalities from 2-13 years of age. A broad, challenging and innovative curriculum preparing pupils for senior school and life beyond. 68-3 Hannamdong, Yongsan-Gu, Seoul etonhouseprep.com 02-749-8011
THE 22ND ASSITEJ KOREA INTERNATIONAL SUMMER FESTIVAL JULY 22 ND - 31 ST ASSITEJ (International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People) is an organization that promotes the importance of theater and recognizes the rights of all children to enrich their lives through the arts and their own cultural traditions. The festival will offer a variety of different theater options from around the world. Shows include “All the Time in the World” from Denmark, “Little Feelings” from Russia, and
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“Ulysses” from Spain. The festival will take place at different locations in the Seoul Arts Center and Daehakro Arts Theater. Please visit their website for a full schedule. This festival is filled with puppet theatre, dance performances, and more to be enjoyed by patrons of all ages. Seoul Arts Center & Daehakro Arts Theater. Times vary according to schedule. W30,000 - W40,000. assitejkorea.org, 02-745-5862
SEOUL FAMILY & COMMUNITY AGENDA Ongoing
Unkyeongung Experiencing “Korean Traditional Costume”
Try on traditional Korean costumes and walk around this small palace to fully immerse yourself in the past. Unkyeongung. 10 am - 6 pm. W3,300. visitseoul.net, 02-318-0345 Ongoing
Show TaeKwon
High flying martial arts meets the precision choreography of dance in this unique spectacle. Insa Arts Plaza. Tue - Fri 2 pm. Sat - Sun 4 pm. W50,000. visitseoul.net, 070-4413-7022 Ongoing
Bosingak Daily Bell-Ringing Ceremony
Every year the Bosingak bell has been rung on New Years Day but starting this year, the bell will be returning to its roots by being rung daily for all to see. Bosingak, Jonggak Stn. (line 1.) 11:30 am - 12:20 pm Closed on Mondays. visitseoul.net, 02-120
Thu 8 pm, Fri 9 pm, Sat 5 pm, 9 pm. W18,000. ticket.interpark.com, 022637-0315 July 19th - August 24th Aladdin (Korean only) The classic story of the Arabian street urchin as you’ve never seen it before. Naru Arts Center. 11 am, 2 pm. Closed on Mondays. W20,000 - W40,000. ticket.interpark.com, 02-555-0822 July 22nd - 27th
The 18th Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival
Check out some of the best that the world has to offer at the Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival. Seoul Animation Center, Myeong-dong CGV Theatre. 10 am - 7 pm. W6,000. sicaf.org, 02-3455-8435 Through July 26th
Through August 17th
Nunsense for Children (Korean only) A group of sisters take the stage to raise money for the church. Hanyang Repertory Theater. Times vary according to schedule. W20,000. ticket.interpark.com, 02-741-1234
Through August 31st
Play Park Season 3: Robot Police Cars
July 3rd - 5th
Drawing Musical Goghs
One part live action drawing and
The Namsan Hanok Village will host traditional martial art shows throughout the month. Namsangol Hanok Village. 3 pm. Closed on Tuesday. Free - W30,000. hanokmaeul. seoul.go.kr, 02-2264-4412
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The new G-rated Nanta, now with 90% more color and 80% less midriffs. The K Hotel. Tue - Fri 11 am, 2 pm. Sat 11 am, 2 pm, 4:30 pm. Sun 11 am, 2 pm. W30,000 - W55,000. ticket.interpark. com, 02-738-8289
The nerdy little penguin and his friends go on adventures. Prime Arts Hall. Tue - Fri, Sun 11 am, 2 pm. Sat 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2 pm. W25,000 - W35,000. ticket.interpark.com, 02-711-0284
A hilarious comedy about the importance of family. JK Art Hall. Tue Thu 8 pm. Fri 5 pm, 8 pm. Sat 4 pm, 7 pm. Sun 3 pm, 6 pm. W30,000. ticket. interpark.com, 010-3289-1917
Traditional Martial Art Performance and Experience Event
Nanta for Children (Korean only)
Through August 31st
Happy and Papa
Through November
Through August 31st
Pororo Dream Concert
Ongoing
Dreaming MOWGLI (Korean only) Dreaming MOWGLI is an acrobatic musical performed by a youth musical and acting team. D Margarita Theatre.
painting combined with one part musical storytelling. Draform Theater. Wed, Thu, Fri 5 pm, 8 pm. Sat 1 pm, 4 pm. W40,000. ticket.interpark.com, 1544-1555
Think Thomas the Tank Engine meets the Transformers. War Memorial of Korea. 10 am - 6 pm. Closed on Mondays. Adults W12,000. Children W16,000. ticket.interpark.com, 026219-3311
Seoul International Women's Association SIWA is Seoul’s premier international women’s organization, consisting of members from over 40 nations. For over 50 years, SIWA has been the place where women from around the world can meet, find friends, learn about each other’s culture and through our welfare program, improve the lives of those less fortunate in the Korean community. www.siwapage.com
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THE 4TH KOREA STYLE WEEK JULY 17TH - 20 TH
Words by 10 Magazine Staff Shot courtesy of Korea Style Week
Korea’s Style Week returns with even more local brands and designers flocking to COEX to show off their latest fall and winter designs. Korea Style Week is the nation’s only B2C international fashion fair. The exhibition secures increasing buying power by supplying production promotion, marketing results, and individual product display. With women’s and men’s fashions, shoes and bags, fashion accessories, lingerie and swimwear, sports and outerwear, and kids and juniors fashions, everyone is sure to find something that attracts their sensibilities. This event is set to be an exciting one with runway shows and talk concerts with the designers. COEX. 11 am - 7 pm. Adults W5,000. Free for youth and those who pre-register. styleweek.org, 02-600-7841
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need to craft their next automobile or, for the rest of you, just somewhere to see girls and cars. COEX. 10 am - 6 pm. Adults W10,000. Students W8,000. seoulautosalon.com, 02-600-1521 July 11th
Job Korea Fair 2014
All the latest and greatest in dry cleaning and laundry technology, economics and marketing. SETEC. Fri - Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm. W3,000 (Free with pre-registration). cleanexpo.co.kr, 02-3432-4552
July 17th - 18th
Comic World Seoul
July 10th - 13th
Comic World makes the long trip from Bundang to Seoul and kicks into gear with artists, comics, and cosplayers abound. SETEC. 10:30 am - 6 pm. W4,000. setec.or.kr, 02-3142-2137
AMCHAM Healthcare Innovation Seminar 2014
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Network over a cup of coffee close to remnants of the past. National Gallery. 10 am - 12 pm. Members W10,000. Non-members W15,000; registration required. britishseoul.com
The SCLF brings together brand owners, publications, and broadcasting stations with potential licensees, manufacturers, and retailers. COEX. 10 am - 6 pm. Adults W8,000. Youth W6,000. Children W4,000. characterfair.kr, 02-6000-8570
International Dry Cleaning & Laundry EXPO 2014
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BASS Monthly Coffee & Museum
Seoul Character & Licensing Fair 2014
July 4th - 6th
A great place for everything drivers
July 25th - August 3rd
July 16th - 20th
A great opportunity for anyone looking for work. COEX. 10 am - 5 pm. Free. timework.jobkorea.co.kr, 02-21891310
Seoul Auto Salon 2014
W150,000 - W200,000 amchamkorea. org, 02-6201-2200
Discussions on the future of healthcare innovation in Korea and abroad. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square. 10 am.
Seoul Art Festival A must-see for dealers, artists, and other interested parties. There will be shows, exhibitions as well as a charity auction at the festival. Seoul Citizens Hall. 9 am - 9 pm. Closed on Mondays. Free. safa.or.kr, 070-41190090
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BANGSAN ALLEY FOR BAKING SUPPLIES JULY 23 RD Words by 10 Magazine Staff Shot courtesy of Linda Gocken
Explore the Seoul Bakers’ Market which is home to a bevy of confections, baking supplies, and everything else to make the perfect cupcake. If you love to make homemade confections and goodies, this tour is for you. The market is located in a hidden corner of the larger Bangsan Market. Just about anything you might need for just about any baked goods can be found here. The small shops sell hard-to-find ingredients like dried fruits, nuts, molasses and fruit glazes, rye and wheat flour, various purées, food coloring and extracts. You will be pleasantly surprised. Also expect to find all the accoutrements you need for baking any treat
you can imagine. Baking equipment and baking utensils that aren’t commonly found in other kitchen supply stores or markets are sold in this alley market. And don’t forget to pick up decorative boxes and ribbons to make your confections look as sweet as they taste. Anyone can choose to stay for lunch with the tour group. Meeting Point: Jongno 5-ga Stn. (line 1.) 10:30 am - 12 pm. Members W5,000. Non-members W15,000. siwapage.com, tours@siwapage. com
SEOUL TRAVEL AGENDA Ongoing
Gangnam District Tour in Seoul Explore Seoul’s popular Gangnam District from the COEX Aquarium to the Bongeunsa Buddhist temple. Meeting point: Various locations. 1 pm. W72,000. viator.com, 02-648-5873 Ongoing
Korea Palace and Market Tour in Seoul Check out the beautiful architecture and landscape of Changdeokgung Palace and Gyeongbokgung Palace along with a walk down Insadong Antique Market and Namdaemun Market. Meeting point: Various locations. 8:30 am. W77,300. viator. com, 02-648-5873 Ongoing
Hangang Upstream Night Cruise Cruise the scenic Han River and watch the bridges light up the night. Meeting point: Docks at Banpo and Dongjak Station. After sunset - 9 pm. W130,000. visitseoul.net, 02-1588-3960 Ongoing
City Walking Tour: Gyeongbokgung Take a walking tour of the Gyeongbokgung palace with the help of an informed tour guide. Meeting point: Gyeongbokgung Ticket Booth. Times vary (2 hours). Free. visitseoul. net, 02-6925-0777
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City Walking Tour: Bukchon Hanok Village Visitors can walk through one of the last remaining villages in Seoul that are still made up of or influenced by hanok architecture. Meeting Point: Anguk Stn. (line 3. ex. 3) Times vary (2 - 3 hours). Free. visitseoul.net, 02-6925-0777 Ongoing
Seoul City Tour’s New Route “Traditional Market” See the traditional markets of Namdaemun and Dongdaemun, the palaces of Deoksugung and Gyeongbokgung, and more on this tour bus. Meeting Point: Dongdaemun Design Plaza. An interval of 40 minutes until 7:35 pm. Adults W15,000. Youth W10,000. seoultrolley.co.kr, 15444239 Ongoing
Seoul History and Culture SmallGroup Tour An intimate tour of Seoul’s historical and cultural landmarks. Seoul Stn. (line 1.) 2 pm. W45,000. viator.com, 02-6485873 July 1st
Tea Shops and Tea Houses in Insadong
Start your morning with a cup of tea and move into the afternoon with an exploration of teas, ceremonies, ceramics and fine art. Meeting Point: Jonggak Stn. (line 1.) 10 am - 12 pm. Members Free. Non-members W10,000. siwapage.com, tours@ siwapage.com July 5th
Dongdaemun Fabric Market: Walking Market Discovery Tour
Guide
‘Intimate, Modern City Hotel’
BEST WESTERN NEW SEOUL HOTEL
Walk through Dongdaemun Market and work your way through the labyrinth of stores. Meeting Point: Dongdaemun Stn. (line 1.) 10 am - 12 pm. Members W5,000. Non-members W10,000. siwapage.com, tours@siwapage.com July 8th
Seoul City Hall: Old and New See the history behind the original city hall building built in 1926 as well as the modernity of the new city hall opened in 2012. Meeting Point: City Hall Stn. (line 1.) 9:30 am - 11:30 am. Members W5,000. Non-members W10,000. siwapage.com, tours@siwapage.com July 10th
Simone Handbag Museum and Dinner in Garosu-gil The museum tour includes a collection of 300 historical handbags dating back to the 16th century. Meeting Point: Sinsa Stn. (line 3.) 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm. Members Free. Non-members W10,000. siwapage.com, tours@ siwapage.com
GWANGHWAMUN Stn. NEW SEOUL CITY HALL Stn.
SEOUL PLAZA
JONGGAK Stn.
CHEONGGYECHEN
EURJIRO Stn.
16, Sejong-daero 22 gil, Jung-gu, Seoul Tel: 02)735-8800 / www.newseoulhotel.co.kr
Ideally located between City Hall and the Seoul Finance Center next to Cheongye Stream. 02-735-8800
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COLOR ME RAD KOREA 5K JULY 19 TH Athletes all over the world enjoy participating in this short 5K race, and this year runners in Korea will gather at Jamsil Station to go wild and let loose in a colorful flurry. Get ready for an explosion of color as you run in a blaze of color bombs. After five kilometers of bathing in multicolored dye, you’re guaranteed a brighter outlook on life. Color Me Rad promises to turn your frown upside down. Grab your friends, throw on your whitest tee and plastic neon shades, and finish this short race
Words by 10 Magazine Staff Shots courtesy of Kim Tae-geum
looking like you took a swim in a rainbow. Get bombarded by a new shade of happy at each leg of the race. Don’t forget your camera, as this will prove to be one of your most Instagram-worthy moments of the year. Jamsil Stadium. 8 am. W45,000. ticket.interpark.com, 070-4659-2932
SEOUL SPORTS & FITNESS AGENDA Ongoing
Korean archery by the Han River. This guide includes lessons, team games and gifts after the session is completed. Sangam, Han River Park. 2 hours W35,000. noriharu.co.kr, korea. noriharu@gmail.com Ongoing
Home of the Master Marksmen
Get as far away from the punishing sun and humidity by going ice skating. Lotte World. 10 am - 10:30 pm. W10,000. lotteworld.com/icerink, 02411-2000
Not for the weak of heart, this shooting club features two ranges, one for airguns and another for live ammunition. Mokdong Stadium Shooting Range. 9:30 am - 6 pm. Rifle 10 shots W4,000. Handgun 10 shots W5,000. shootingmaster.co.kr, 022646-9993
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Ongoing
Lotte World Ice Rink
Taekkyeon: Korean Traditional Martial Art Watch live combat as martial artists take to the stage or participate and good luck. 407, Samil-daero, Jongnogu. Mon, Wed, Fri Youth class 6 pm. Adult class 7:20 pm, 8:40 pm. Tue, Thur Adult class 7 pm. W5,000. visitseoul. net, 02-733-2469 Through July 6th
1st Korea Equestrian Festival There are many events to watch or participate in from the 2014 Halim Club Championships, horse musicals, riding shows and more. Let’s Run Park Seoul. 8 pm. W100,000. sports.interpark. com, 1544-1555
Korean Archery
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FC Seoul vs. Sangju City
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Nexen Heroes vs. Lotte Giants The Nexen Heroes fight against the Lotte Giants for fictional character supremacy. Mokdong Baseball Stadium. 6:30 pm. W13,000 - W40,000. sports.interpark.com, 02-3660-1000 July 4th - 6th
Nexen Heroes vs. KIA Tigers The KIA Tigers are struggling to get back into the competition, it’s going to take some work. Mokdong Baseball Stadium. Fri 6:30 pm, Sat - Sun 6 pm.. W20,000 - W55,000. sports.interpark. com, 02-3660-1000 July 11th - 13th
Nexen Heroes vs. NC Dinos The Heroes need a big win to get into the No. 2 and knock the NC Dinos down a peg. Mokdong Baseball Stadium. Fri 6:30 pm, Sat - Sun 6 pm. W20,000 W55,000. sports.interpark.com, 023660-1000 July 29th - 31st
Nexen Heroes vs. Hanwha Eagles
No. 3 Nexen faces off against the No. 8 Hanwha Eagles. Mokdong Baseball Stadium. 6:30 pm. W13,000 - W40,000. sports.interpark.com, 02-3660-1000
The football (soccer) season kicks off with a huge match between FC Seoul and Sangju City. Seoul Worldcup Stadium. 7:30 pm. Adults W15,000 W30,000. Youth W10,000 - W30,000. Children W6,000 - W20,000. sports. interpark.com, 02-306-5050 July 30th
FC Seoul vs. Bayer Leverkusen FC Seoul has a big challenge after their Sangju City match with Bayer Leverkusen. Seoul Worldcup Stadium. 7:30 pm. W40,000 - W70,000. sports. interpark.com, 02-306-5050 Ongoing
Han River Nangi Camping Enjoy a uniquely comforting camping experience right outside the city. Han River Nangi Camping Place. 11 am 10 am. W15,000 - W70,000. ticket. interpark.com, 02-304-0061 Through August 24th
2014 Neung-dong Children’s Hall Outdoor Waterpark This park includes water slides, diving pools, and huge pool toys. Neung-dong Children's Hall. 9 am - 6 pm. W8,000 W18,000. sports.interpark.com, 15441555
Words by Aiden Hobbs
In the wake of the 2014 Korea Queer Culture Festival, members of the GLBTQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer) community celebrated a major victory of solidarity. The festival was electric as Koreans and expats united as one against opposition from several radical Christian groups. After the tense situation, where did lesbians go to party? The most renowned and aptly named club is Pink Hole, located in Hongdae. It’s the largest dance spot for the Sappho (a nod to the Greek poet whose birthplace of “Lesbos” is where the term “lesbian” originated from) crowd set with cozy tables and booths, a large dance floor, and great music! It is open on Saturdays and has a W10,000 cover which includes one free drink. Labris is known for its second floor balcony, a great place to watch the action below. It is currently under renovation until June 20th but will be lively again in no time. Be sure to check it out for a unique club experience! If you are looking for a quiet place to converse and have good drinks in Hongdae, check out Aoringo, a Japanese style bar with a unique atmosphere. Perfume and Witch are also options. All three are located near the Hongdae Park. If you happen to be on “Homo Hill” in Itaewon, Miracle is a quaint getaway from the pulsating music of the gay bars. To find out more about these and other places, check out the Facebook group “The Meet Market Seoul” (facebook.com/ meetmarketseoul). This is a fantastic resource for networking and they host bi-monthly events at Myoung Wol Gwan, where all genders and sexualities can mix, mingle, and be free. *Note that exact addresses and contact information for some venues cannot be revealed in order to protect the privacy of the venues. Please visit “The Meet Market Seoul” page for more resources and information on these locations.
Pink Hole 395-5 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu (마포구 서교동 395-5). Sat only 10 pm - 4 am. W10,000 includes free drink. 02-323-6614 Labris Walk out of exit 9 of Hongik University Station. Walk straight for about five minutes and turn lef t at Tom n Toms. Walk up the street until you see the university main gate. Turn right, walk past the park until you see Uniqlo on the right. Labris is in that building. Alternatively, take exit 1 of Sangsu Station, turn right, and walk straight for about 10 minutes. It will be on the left. Currently under renovation. 02-6111-9988, 010-5252-6383 Aoringo From Hongik University, cross the street to the playground. Walk 30 feet, and look to your right and up. There is a small red sign on the 3rd floor above Smoothie King. Perfume Near Hongdae Park. It is located in the basement of Myoung Wol Gwan (see address below). Witch (만주) Near Hongdae Park. It is located next door to Myoung Wol Gwan (see address below). Miracle Walk out of exit 3 of Itaewon station, walk straight until the f irst major intersection (after UN Club and Mr. Kebab). Turn right; the first left will be “Hooker Hill” and the second left is “Homo Hill.” Miracle is past Soho on the right. *Information for Myoung Wol Gwan (MWG) provided as reference for aforementioned clubs located nearby. 362-12 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu (마포구 서교동 362-12), 02-3142-1357
LGBT GUIDE JONGNO Barcode A casual cocktail bar considered a goto place for expats in Jongno. Jongno-gu, Myo-dong 41-1, 2F (종로구 묘동 41-1 2층). Open 7:30 pm - 3 am. 023672-0940. Short Bus Trendy cocktail bar that attracts a younger crowd. Second floor seating provides a good view of Jongno. Jongno-gu, Myo-dong 175, Ehwa Bldg., 3F (종로구 묘동 175, 이화빌딩 3층). 7:30 pm - close. 02-741-0036. Bar Mou A casual cocktail bar on Jongno 3-ga’s main strip. Mojitos come recommended. Jongno-gu, Nagwondong 203, 3F (종로구 낙원동 203 3층). Open 7 pm - 4 am. facebook.com/ lovebarmou, 070-8946-6448. Poten A traditional hanok-style bar with a modern interior. Jongno-gu, Gwonnong-dong 171-6 (종로구 권농동 171-6). 02-3675-0410.
OWOO Popular cocktail bar with a “Nordic” theme. Jongno-gu, Nakwon-dong 109-1 3F (종로구 낙원동 109-1 3층). 7:00 pm - close. facebook.com/OWOOBAR 070-76206610.
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To get to the hill, walk out of exit 3 of Itaewon station. Walk straight for one block, make a right at the intersection, and make a left after King Club. Trance Basement club with drag performances Bottom of the hill on your left. 11 pm close. 02-797-3410. Queen Popular dance club playing Top 40 remixes and K-pop. Packed on weekends. Located next to Trance. 7:30 pm - close. facebook.com/queenbar, 010-90392583.
XL Small basement dance club. Located at the top of the hill on the same side as Oz. 11 pm - 6 am. Soho Dance club with classic dance hits and Top 40. Located across from Oz. 8 pm - close. facebook.com/soho.seoul, 02797-2280. Why Not? Small dance club playing lots of K-pop. Attracts a young crowd. Located next to Soho. 11 pm - close (weekends only). 02-795-8193 Eat Me Cocktail bar with plenty of seating for groups. Located at the bottom of the hill across from Trance. 8 pm - close. 070-76243149.
OTHER LOCATIONS Gray Dance club across from Pulse. Packed
to the brim on weekends. Yongsan-gu, Itaewon-ro 191 B1 (용산구 이태원로 191 B1) Fri - Sat. 11 pm - 6 am. facebook.com/clubthegray, 070-86001035 Le Queen A lounge bar/club with drag shows on the weekend. Yongsan-gu, Itaewon-dong 123-3 B1 (용산구 이태원동 123-3번지 B1) 10 pm close. facebook.com/lequeenseoul, 02794-8377 Paul’s Bar Sleek cocktail bar near Itaewon Community Center. Yongsan-gu, Itaewon 1-dong 100-33 2F (용산구 이태원1동 100-33번지 2층) 02-3785-0939 Club Pulse Dance club on Itaewon’s main strip. Yongsan-gu, Itaewon-ro 127-3 B1 (용산구 이태원로 127-3 B1) Thu - Sat. 11 pm close. facebook.com/pulse.seoul, 02792-6662
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BASS KLEPH @ CLUB MASS JULY 26 TH Recently a viral video poking fun at the rise of the EDM star made its way around the social media realm. Part of the famously hilarious “SNL Digital Shorts” championed by Andy Samberg and other comedic talents, the video features a caricature of today’s global EDM stars literally raking in cash from fans as he fries eggs, plays games on his laptop, and sort of fakes his way through a song. Sadly, this is a bit indicative of what actually happens during huge live EDM productions. In the DJs’/producers’ defense, there are often incredibly complex technical aspects of the show (lights, pyro, etc.) that are programmed, and the music has to match up accordingly which sort of ties their hands in terms of the amount of improvisation that can be done. This month’s pick features Aussie-born artist Stu Tyson, who goes by the stage name Bass Kleph. Tyson is known for doing the exact opposite, blurring the lines between straight 1-2 DJing and unique production on-the-fly using sophisticated sampling
Words by Jay Claytor
equipment of which he is quite fond. In his social media profiles, there are dozens of pictures of him posing with his Native Instruments “Maschine” sampler. It’s a bit corny, but what the tech allows him to do on stage is quite impressive, and no two of the hundreds of live shows he has performed have been alike. Bass Kleph originally produced more subdued and bouncy tech house, but in recent years he has moved more towards a much more big room commercial EDM sound to sort of cash in on the craze. That being said, his tasteful production style still manages to shine through, and fresh off a tour with Wolfgang Gartner and Tommy Trash, Bass Kleph should be up for giving club mASS in Gangnam a great show. For more information and reservations, call 02-5993165 or visit clubmass.net. Jay Claytor is currently a resident DJ at Itaewon’s B One, a segment host on TBS eFM, and is a brand new father as well.
SEOUL NIGHT LIFE AGENDA & GUIDE July 1st
Itaewon Rib Night Take the night off and enjoy some quality barbequed ribs at a primo price! Sam Ryan's Sports Bar and Grill. 6:30 pm. W7,000. meetup.com/hi-seoul, williamwkcho@gmail.com July 5th
Gangnam International Party and Club “The A”
July 19th
Pavlov
Korean indie band, Pavlov celebrate their first full-length album under LOVEROCK Company. Their sounds are messy and energetic garage rock. You’ll be hooked. Jebidabang. 8 pm. Free. jebidabang.com, facebook.com/ PavlovSeoul July 19th - 20th
Hangout at the Idea Factory for a fun language exchange and then head over to Club The A for the afterparty. Idea Factory, Club The A. 11:30 pm. W10,000. friendsinkorea.com
Dance with DJ DOC, Kim Hyun-jung, Heidi, and more. Sheraton Grande Walkerhill. Fri 8:30 pm, Sat 7 pm. W88,000. ticket.interpark.com, 0707435-1609
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Rock out on Friday night with Harrybigbutton, Broken Valentine, Yeri Band, and Icy Cider. Rolling Hall. 7:30 pm. W20,000. rollinghall.co.kr, 02325-6071
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B1 Lounge Club Seoul’s most sophisticated and progressive lounge club. 용산구 이태원동 119-25 지하2층. Yongsan-gu,facebook.com/ b1itaewon, 02-749-6164
J.J. Mahoney’s The drinks don’t come cheap, but this nightclub at the Grand Hyatt is a favorite with the over 30 crowd. 용산구 한남동 7477. Yongsan-gu, seoul.grand.hyatt.kr, 02-799-8601
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Rolling Hall Friday Live
All That Jazz Itaewon Great wine and great jazz. 용산구 이태원동 112-4 3F. Yongsan-gu, 02-795-5701
Ellui Korea’s largest venue and host to some world’s best DJ’s. 강남구 청담동 129. Gangnam-gu, ellui.net, 1577-9669
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LIVE MUSIC
Answer Cheongdam One of the longest standing clubs in Korea offers high octane music and high priced drinks. 강남구 청담동 125-16. Gangnam-gu, the-answer.co.kr, 02-514-4311
Club Mute The weekend D.J.’s keep things fresh with a seamless mix of funky music.용산구 이태원동 116-1, 해밀턴 호텔 별관 2층 ,Yongsan-gu,facebook.com/ clubmuteseoul, 02-796-6853
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Rock out with Dead Buttons, Baekma, Rock ‘N’ Roll Radio, Angry Bear and more. Club TA. 7:30 pm. W15,000. doindie.co.kr, 02-6085-5150
NIGHT CLUBS
2014 Walkerhill Poolside Party Sheraton Grande Walkerhill. 7:30 pm. W88,000 (show only). W165,000 (package). ticket.interpark.com, 02542-4145
M2 Hongdae The first large scale EDM venue in Korea is still standing strong after nearly a decade. 마포구 서교동 367-11 오후 빌딩 지하1층. Mapo-gu, clubm2.com, 02-31437573 Octagon Nonhyun This superclub has a world class sound system along with international DJ’s. 강남구 논현동 152. Gangnam-gu, octagonseoul.com, 02-516-8847
Club Evans Hongdae The jazz bar offers the best jazz day in and day out. 마포구 서교동 407-3 2층 Mapo-gu, clubevans.com, 02-337-8361 Club FF Live music venue for Korean and expat indie bands. Dance party after midnight. 마포구 서교동 407-8. Mapo-gu, 2005clubff.cyworld.com, 0109025-3407 Freebird Hongdae Relaxed rock lounge in Hongdae. 서울특별시 마포구 서교동 364-22 금산빌딩 2층. Mapo-gu, cafe.naver.com/clubfreebird, 02335-4576 Rolling Hall Hongdae This ten year old bar boasts performances from both underground and well known rock musicians. 서울특별시 마포구 서교동 40222. Mapo-gu, rollinghall.co.kr, 02-325-6071 Sound Holic Hongdae Popular rock bar in Hongdae with regular live performances. 서울특별시 마포구 서교동 344-6 칼리오페 지하1층. Mapo-gu, cafe. daum.net/SoundHolic, 02-3242-4233 Thunder Horse Live music on Friday and Saturday with the professional sound engineering. 용산구 이태원2동 559 지하 1층, Yongsangu, 010-5152-1691, facebook.com/ ThunderhorseTavern
Bar Rouge Hotel wine bar with wide selection. 서초구 반포동 19-3. Seocho-gu, 02-6282-6763, marriott.com Bliss Italian dishes with 40 kinds of wine and champagne, good DJing at night. 용산구 이태원동 119-7. Yongsan-gu, 02-789-1125 BricX 100 different kinds of special shots! 용산구 이태원동 119-10 5층. Yongsan-gu, 02-7955572 Craftworks Taphouse Your favorite tap house has two new locations! Downtown: 중구 을지로 2가 203 파인에비뉴 B동 지하 1층. Jung-gu, 02-6031-0035. Pangyo: 경기도 성남시 분당구 백현동 591-9. Bundang-gu, 031-706-7474 craftworkstaphouse.com. Dublin Terrace The biggest authentic Irish pub in Seoul, in the heart of Gangnam. 5 min walk from Gangnam station. 강남구 역삼동 635-6. Gangnam-gu, 010-9036-1998 Glam Lounge A chic and glamorous bar featuring premium cocktails, fine wines, beer, and a creative menu of shareable dishes. 용산구 이태원동 116-1, 해밀턴 호텔 별관 2층, Yongsangu, facebook.com/districtitaewon Hollywood Grill Cozy sports pub and grill. 용산구 이태원동 123-33 3층. Yongsan-gu, 02-749-1659 JR Pub Features an American and German menu with several imported beers on tap. 용산구
이태원동 128-4. Yongsan-gu, facebook.com/ JR-Pub-Seoul, 02-793-3567 Maloney’s Pub & Grill Burger pub with 8 beers on tap. 용산구 회나무로 24-1 (이태원동, 2층). Yongsan-gu, 02-3785-1675
destinations. 용산구 이태원동 116-1, 해밀턴 호텔 별관 1층. Yongsan-gu, facebook.com/ districtitaewon Rainbow Various kind of cocktails and hookah. 서초구 서초4동 1308-11 Seocho-gu, 02-3481-1869
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Reilly’s Taphouse Bar with +30 craft beers on tap. 용산구 이태원동 123-32. Yongsan-gu, 02-792-6590 Rocky Mountain Tavern A little taste home with good food and drink. 용산구 이태원로 210. Yongsan-gu, rockymountaintavern.com, 02-792-5392 Springs Taphouse Great homemade Canadian-style craft beers on tap. Itaewon: 용산구 이태원동 658, 02-759-7732. Gangnam: 강남구 청담동 12353, 02-759-7732. facebook.com/thespringstaphouse The Bungalow Unique tropical lounge in Itaewon. 용산구 이태원 1동 112-3. Yongsan-gu, 02-793-2344 Upper Deck A real American sports bar with great food. Not a bad seat in the house! 용산구 이태원동 305-5. Yongsan-gu, 02-749-1223 Wine Odyssey Truly crafting plates of mouthwatering United Nations and good wines. 용산구 한남동 273-2. Yongsan-Gu, HannamDong 273-2. 070-8959-1198. facebook. com/wineodyssey.hannam Wolfhound Pub 11 beers on tap, home-style food, and
live DJ. 용산구 이태원동 128-6. Yongsan-gu, 02-749-7971, wolfhoundpub.com
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Pandora Bar Unlimited cocktail with nice atmosphere. 강남구 역삼동 649. Gangnam-gu, 02-501-6253
Enjoy darts, pool, and foosball while viewing live sports including EPL, Rugby, NFL and NHL at one of the oldest sports bars in Itaewon. We can show special events upon request.
Every Tuesday Night APPETIZER NIGHT FROM 5 — 11 PM SNACK MENU 50% OFF INCLUDING WINGS
Hollywood Nachos, Quesadillas, Chicken Wings, Chicken Tenders, Chilli Fries, Garlic Cheese Bread, Potato Skins, Poutine, Basket of Fries, Burritos, Curry Chips, Ham and Cheese Sandwich (comes with fries), AND MANY MORE.
Pet Sounds Classic hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s and Indie cult favorites, great food and cheap drinks. 02-02-794-3050
Every Wednesday Night CHEESE STEAK SANDWICH NIGHT: W7,500
Every Thursday Night 50%OFF CHICKEN WINGS (10 FLAVORS!) + 3,000WON SHOTS SPECIAL & WINE SPECIAL! ALL NIGHT
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Phillies Pub Legendary bar with great burgers and wings. 용산구 용산동 44-17 2가. Yongsan-gu, Prost Pub & Grill The highly-anticipated sports bar and lounge from the forces behind many of Seoul’s most popular night time
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K Girls' Night Out every Friday and Saturday 3,000won Vodka Cran Yaletown The place to eat and hangout in Sinchon. Featuring beer pong, pool, and foosball - all for free! “Happy Hour” is 5 pm - 8 pm every day. Get W1,000 off every beer. 서대문구 창천동 33-5 3층. Seodaemun-gu, 02-3331604
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NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN MAMA MIYA Words and shots by Stephen Revere
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Personally, I am a fan of small, neighborhood places you enjoy with a small crowd: the kind that barely seat 20. I also like the feeling of handing my money over directly to the owner of an establishment when I pay my bill. And I like the kind of friendly service you get more often in the West, where the staff chat a bit and sincerely recommend dishes they enjoy rather than the typical, “Everything’s good.” response. Hence, I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience at Mama Miya. Although it’s centrally located in the Itaewon district of Seoul, this hidden gem is quite a challenge to find. When you finally do find it, you’ll walk in to see a small open kitchen on your right hand side, reminiscent of the one you just left at your house; probably because this is in a residential area and this space was obviously a small apartment originally. On the left you’ll see deuces for up to eight, and in the back room there’s a couple of larger tables that seat four and six. Yup, 18 seats. The owner, Miya, is a Korean-American who studied cooking in the States and has now returned to Korea to seek her culinary destiny. She competed in the first season of Master Chef Korea and made it well into the top 10 before being eliminated. She takes on the role of DJ as well as chef, so expect lots of fun 80s and 90s classic pop to accompany your meal. Our friendly waiter who recommended most of our dishes was Alex, who had trained at a culinary university here in Korea and had the white chef’s jacket to prove it. We started off with the Caesar Salad, which came in the style that all fancy restaurants like to do nowadays, with four giant leaves of Romaine lettuce topped with Caesar dressing and freshly shaved parmesan cheese. I couldn’t quite detect the anchovy like I hope for in an authentic Caesar salad, but overall delicious. Next we tried the Greek Salad was a recommended dish not on the menu. It too was good, though not extraordinary, loaded with fresh, crisp onions, cucumbers, tomatoes and black olives topped with rucola and then drizzled in a nice, slightly sweet oil & vinegar dressing. The mains were where Miya really turned it on. We had their signature Chicken Stew Tagliatelle along with the Blue Cheese Cream Penne. The chicken serving was huge, with a breast and leg/thigh portion, so moist it literally fell off the bone. The penne was also amazing, with a hint of blue cheese (I could have handled a bit more but my dining companion had already expressed her mild aversion and they toned it down) and it was topped with almonds and walnuts that perfectly cut into the richness of the cream sauce. Two great main dishes. Dessert was stellar as well. One of the best Tiramisu’s we’ve ever had, and the Berry Panna Cotta was terrific. Overall a great dining experience, and one that I hope to recreate in the near future.
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review Delicious, modern Italian No bread served with the salad or the meal Yes 02-794-4346 64-30 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu facebook.com/mamamiyasikdang Yes No Yes No, but recommended on weekends
Words and shots by Brianna Dunn
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FOODIE FINDS
ICE, ICE BINGSU Damjang Yeope Gukhwakkot ( ) : Chestnut & Jujube Bingsu A cafe known for their spectacular ddeok, DamGoch (as it’s more commonly known) doesn’t fall short in their bingsu either. With many more traditional flavors, among them pumpkin and chestnut, the most highly recommended is the Chestnut & Jujube Bingsu. The top of this bingsu is jam-packed with ingredients, all of them very distinct. Blocks of doughy injeolmi, and soybean powder coated ddeok are placed carefully on red bean paste, then roasted. Peeled chestnuts and baked jujubes are sprinkled on top of soft, sugary ice. Once mixed in, the jujubes in particular add a satisfying sweetness and crunch, and the ddeok is perfection. Just as expected from DamGoch. 743-8 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 02-517-1157 10 am - 11 pm
I AM C MELON BINGSU Located in trendy Apgujeong Rodeo, this beautiful bingsu’s bowl is a hollowed out honeydew melon, the insides scraped into thin long honeydew peelings swirled with sweet, crunchy ice. The top is covered with soft serve ice cream laced with chunks of pecan surrounded by perfect globes of melon. Although this style of bingsu is getting more popular lately, I Am C did it first and I Am C continues to do it best. This dessert is massive, both in terms of size, idealization, and freshness. Worth it? Absolutely. You’ll thank your wallet after the first bite and continue to do so all the way to the milky, melony bottom. 461 Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 02-511-5512 9 am - 11 pm
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GREEN EGGS AND HAM WITH KOREA’S CELEBRITY CHEF, CHOI HYUN-SEOK Words by Hyok Jake Kwon Shots by Sharon Heit
Would you like some green eggs and ham? This question might be asked of you when you sit down at Elbon, a contemporary eatery on Garosu-gil. Named by Korean food media as “the crazy chef” due to his unorthodox mixing of ingredients, Choi Hyun-seok develops an entirely new menu every month. His invention of more than 500 dishes in Elbon’s first year has become a selling point itself. Where does he get the inspiration for such an extensive repertoire? “In a typical month, I’ll have tried ten different restaurants, and even more when I’m abroad. In Thailand, I had 30 meals in four days.” He does not limit the spectrum of his palate. “I used to think casual dining was below me. I was arrogant. Then a friend invited me to his restaurant. It was very rustic. The food was served still in the frying pan and it was delicious. There was a line of happy and excited patrons out in the front. That’s when I realized that I was wrong.” I asked if the same applies to fast food. “Burger King’s Bulgogi Burger is a masterpiece. That’s where I learned that soy sauce and mayonnaise go great together.” Mayonnaise and soy sauce seem to represent his philosophy. Choi’s talent lies in his ability to use seemingly simple and unrelated ingredients
together and elevate them to a luxurious harmony. This results in a perfect mixture of typical Korean elements with that of Western cuisine. Consider his abalone chowder that tastes like miyuk guk (seaweed soup), a very homely Korean dish. He takes traditional Western dishes and imbues them with Korean soul. This is no mystery considering that both his father and mother were chefs at a Western and Korean restaurant, respectively. “My brother and I grew up with a keen sense of smell and taste.” After graduating high school, he got his start at La Cucina—one of the earliest fine dining Italian restaurants in Korea. The experience formed his core principles regarding service. “The head chef was a perfectionist. It was fatiguing to work under him. Even during the busiest time of the day we could not cut corners. He was my mentor.” Then he moved on to Tasting Room, another prestigious dining establishment in Gangnam. After hearing that his food was too reminiscent of La Cucina, he began experimenting. Once he made a name for himself as an innovative young chef, it wasn’t long before investors approached him to open up his own restaurant. Choi himself is wary of being labeled. “Many patrons come in here expecting to see liquefied sea urchin roe served on top of ice cream. But I don’t want that to be all.” Contrary to his bold course menu, his à la carte offerings consist of classic Italian dishes, featuring simple fettuccine and oven-baked sea bass. It seems that Choi, who often mentions Pierre Gagnaire in his interviews, shares a similar philosophy of food: facing tomorrow but respectful of yesterday. He brought out a dish for the photos as the interview was ending. Shrimp balls in green pea purée, topped with a film of gelatinized soy sauce. Would I eat green eggs and ham? Yes I would, Sam-I-Am! Address: 88 Nonhyeon-ro 175-gil, Gangnam-gu Phone: 02-547-4100
Jake Kwon studied dramatic arts in New York City. A failed actor, he now spends his time taking freelance writing jobs from real Koreans.
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CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
Words by 10 Magazine Staff Shot courtesy of Media Paran
On Saturday July 5th, Media Paran is set to host “Craft Beer Fest Korea” at Duke’s, located near the War Memorial Museum in Yongsan-gu. The outdoor event will feature 24 locally-crafted beers, as well as a craft beer tasting and introduction, food tastings, and a great line up of live music. The W25,000 admission fee (W40,000 at door) will get you eight four- ounce beer tastings (choose from 24 beers), a slice of pizza, nacho chips, and various snacks. Participating companies include: Craftworks Taphouse, Platinum, Weizen Haus, Craftone, Lovibond, Levee Brewery, On the Border, California Pizza Kitchen, and High Street Market. Tickets go on sale May 26th, and can be purchased offline at these participating businesses: Duke’s, Craftworks Taphouse, Craftone, Lovibond, Levee Brewery, High Street Market, and Koridoor (USO). For more information, check out Craft Beer Fest Korea’s Facebook page.
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Duke’s, Yongsan-gu. 5 pm - 10 pm. W25,000. facebook.com/craftbeerfestkorea, 010-5269-3022
SEOUL DINE & DRINK AGENDA Ongoing
hour tour. Noryangjin Stn. (line 1, ex. 1.) W101,700. viator.com, 02-648-5873 Through July 14th
2014 Brazil World Cup Promotion Cheering
Outdoor Beer Garden @ Vendome Enjoy a barbeque with draft beer, wine, and other sides. Renaissance Seoul Hotel. 6 pm - 12 pm. Mon Tue W42,500. Wed - Fri W47,000. renaissance-seoul.com, 02-22228630 Ongoing
Small Group Korean Night Food Tour Take a 4 hour gastronomic tour and learn all about Korea’s culinary customs from an expert in local Korean food and culture. Nagwon-dong 55-1, 3rd floor. 6 pm. W90,000. viator.com, 02-648-5873 Ongoing
In celebration of the World Cup, “Seven Square” will present cuisine from all 12 participating nations along with other promotions at The Plaza Hotel. The Plaza Hotel. W23,000 - W170,000. hoteltheplaza.com, 02-310-7400 Through July 15th
2014 World Cup In-Room Dining Experience Brazilian cuisine in your hotel room with coxinha, popcorn and beer. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul. From W375,000. jwmarriottddm.com, 02-2276-3366 Through July 31st
Summer Terrace Package Enjoy a meal of soft pancakes with homemade marinade and cream cheese on the terrace under a canopy. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul. From W350,000. jwmarriottddm.com, 02-2276-3366 Through August 31st
Sunday Brunch @ Tavolo
Noryangjin Fish Market Tour Experience the hectic raw ferocity of the Noryangjin Fish Market on this three
A variety of meat and vegetarian dishes with focus on whole food. Organic vegetables and top quality lamb and beef. Traditional South African desserts including our famous Amarula Cheesecake!
Take Sunday brunch to a whole new level with BLT Steak, fresh tuna with king crab, lobster thermidor, and other special menu items on offer at Tavolo. JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul. 11:30 am - 10 pm. W100,000 W140,000. jwmarriottddm.com, 022276-3000
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tzatziki. 용산구 이태원2동 273-11 1층. Yongsan-gu, 070-8263-8678, esqdan. wix.com/elgrecosseoul
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Greek on the Grill Tasty greek food with reasonable price. 용산구 이태원동 64-67. Yongsan-gu, 02-7977043
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Craftworks Taphouse Enjoy the best craft beers with mouthwatering grub. Namsan: 용산구 이태원2동 651. Yongsan-gu, 02-7942537. Pangyo: 분당구 백현동 591-9, 성남시 경기도. Bundang-gu, 031-706-7474. Downtown: 중구 을지로2가 203, 파인에비뉴 B동 지하 1층. Euljiro 2-ga, 02-6031-0035. craftworkstaphouse.com
Al Matto Authentic Italian food. 용산구 용산동2가 3811. Yongsan-gu, 02-794-4616 Between Inspired by the flavors and textures of rustic Italian cuisine in an elegant environment. 용산구 이태원동 124-7 Yongsan-gu, 02-795-6164, facebook. com/betweenitaewon
Chili King Well-known for delicious chili burgers and hotdogs. 용산구 이태원동 168-3 3층. Yongsan-gu, 02-795-1303, ilikingkorea. com
Elbon the Table Urban cuisine. Try their sea urchin ice cream! Garosugil: 강남구 신사동 530-5. angnam-gu, 02-5474100. Itaewon: 용산구 한남동 729-45 1층. Yongsan-gu, 02-790-0700.
Greco Delicious meal in a unique and exotic atmosphere! 용산구 신흥로 2길 7, Yongsangu. 02-749-7770 Hopscotch Great gastropub. 강남구 논현동 113-28. Gangnam-gu, 02-511-0145 Kitchen Famous for champagne weekend brunches and great city views. 워커힐로 177 W서울 워커힐 1층. Gwangjin-gu, 022022-0111 Second Kitchen Upscale New American cuisine. 용산구 한남동 263-2. Yongsan-gu, 02-794-7435
Grano & Grano the Grill The most authentic Italian food in Korea. 강남구 신사동 645-1. Gangnam-gu, 02-5401330 Suji's Great New York-style bistro. 용산구 이태원동 34-16. Yongsan-gu, 02-797-3698, sujis.net T.G. Brunch Cafe American diner-style food and more. 용산구 이태원2동 305-5. Yongsan-gu, 02749-8005 The Bakers Table Fresh bread with cozy atmosphere. 용산구
P’tit Paris Authentic buckwheat flour French crepes in both sweet and savory varieties. 용산구 녹사평대로40길 59-1 Yongsan-gu 070-4243-3302
EUROPEAN Duke’s Bistro bar serving great food out of their contemporary kitchen. 용산구 용산동 1가 8. Yongsan-gu, 070-8811-1883
La Bocca Patisserie, café, and restaurant. 용산구 이태원동 737-37. Yongsan-gu, 02-790-5907
INDIAN Everest Popular Nepalese restaurant. Dongdaemun: 종로구 창신동 148-1. Jongnogu, 02-766-8850. Dongdaemun 2: 중구 을지로6가 18-21 굿모닝시티 지하 3층. Jung-gu, 02-2118-8898. Yeouido: 영등포구 영등포동 423-103 지하 1층. Yeongdeungpo-gu, 02-
DINE & DRINK GUIDE BRAZILIAN
한남 2동 683-31. Yongsan-gu, 02-749-9237
Copacabana Grill Meats are brought to your table by native Brazilian chefs. 용산구 이태원동 119-9. Yongsan-gu, 02-796-1660, copacabanagrill.kr
Zelen The only traditional Bulgarian restaurant in Itaewon. 용산구 이태원동 116-14 2층. Yongsan-gu, 02-749-0600
Tabom Brazil Offers sirloin steak, tenderloin, chicken, pork, and sausages. 용산구 이태원동 16812. Yongsan-gu, 02-797-3363
BUFFET Cafe Elysee Kids under the age of twelve eat for free. 강남구 역삼동 676. Gangnam-gu, 02-22228635, marriott.com The Café Open-theatre kitchens with a buffet of local and international favorites. 서초구 반포동 19-3. Seocho-gu, 02-6282-6731, marriott.com.
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CHINESE Jonny Dumpling Itaewon-based dumpling chain. 용산구 이태원동 130-3. Yongsan-gu, 02-7908830; 용산구 이태원동 123-5, Yongsan-gu. Mao Crispy Peking duck in a 1970s Hong Kong-esque atmosphere. Itaewon: 용산구 이태원2동 228-6. Yongsan-gu, 02-7938845. Hongdae: 마포구 서교동 370-14. Mapo-gu, 02-6423-3377. Cheongdam: 강남구 청담동 22-20. Gangnam-gu, 02-5148803 Sichuan House Upscale Sichuanese-style Chinese food. 강남구 삼성동 154-11. Gangnam-gu, 02-5081320
FILIPINO Kusina Filipino dining experience. 용산구 용산동 2가 44-7 2층. Yongsan-gu, 010-2871-7782
FRENCH Table 34 Elegant French food with top-notch sommeliers. 강남구 삼성동 159-8 그랜드 인터콘티넨탈호텔 34층. Gangnam-gu, 02-5597631
Good to Go Boast one of the most wholesome fresh dishes in Haebangchon.용산구 용산동 2가 46 1층. Yongsan-gu, 02-797-2970
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The Green Table Modern take on French cuisine. 서초구 방배동 797-9. Seocho-gu, 02-591-2672, thegreentable.co.kr
GAIA Various kind of delicious European food and romantic atmosphere. 용산구 한남동 683-141 Yongsan-Gu, Hannam-Dong 683141. 02-749-2888. The Silence of the Lamb Serving up hearty plates of European cuisine. 용산구 회나무로 13길 9. Yongsan-gu, 02-794-9002 Wine Odyssey Delicious meals, combining Russian, French, Italian and Spanish. 용산구 한남동 273-2.Yongsan-gu, 070-8959-1198
GOURMET MARKETS Chunk of Cheese 80 kind of delicious cheeses from all over the world. 용산구 회나무로 31-1. Yongsan-gu, 02-795-3079 SSG Shinsegae's premier luxury food emporium tailored to be a food lover’s paradise. 강남구 청담동 4-1 피엔폴루스. Gangnam-gu, 02-6947-1202~5, ssgfoodmarket.com
FUSION
3667-8848. everestfood.com Taj Palace All-you-can-eat Indian buffet. 용산구 이태원동 132-2. Yongsan-gu, 02-790-5786 Utsav Delicious Indian food. 마포구 상수동 91-3 1층. Mapo-gu, 02-334-9171, utsav.co.kr
JAPANESE Akasaka Enjoy the fine art of Japanese cuisine. 용산구 한남동 747-7 그랜드하얏트서울 지하 1층. Yongsan-gu, 02-799-8164 Irodori Fresh hand-made sushi. 강남구 역삼동 676 르네상스 서울 호텔 3층. Gangnam-gu, 02-2222-8659, marriott.com Pier 8 Japanese cuisine with an impressive sake collection. 용산구 한남동 736-8 Yongsangu, 02-729-2173, blog.naver.com/ pier2173. Shunmi Buffet with a wide variety of sushi. 강남구 역삼동 603 Gangnam-gu, 02-531-6477, novotel.ambatel.com/gangnam
Berlin Airy terrace, great cocktails, vibrant music. 용산구 이태원동 457-1. Yongsan-gu, 02-749-0903
Sushi Cho Award winning traditional sushi by Ginza Kyubey. 중구 소공동 87 Jung-gu. 02-3170373, echosunhotel.com
O Kitchen Fusion Japanese and Italian menu. O Kitchen: 용산구 이태원동 168-14. Yongsan-gu, 02-797-6420, O Kitchen 3: 종로구 중학동 19, 02-722-6420.
KOREAN
GREEK El Grecos Authentic pork gyros with flat bread and
Maple Tree House Chic and charming Korean barbeque. Samcheongdong: 종로구 삼청동 31-1. Jongno-gu, 02-730-7461. Itaewon: 용산구 이태원동 116-1. Yongsan-gu, 02-790-7977. Myeongdong: 중구 명동1가 8-1 지하1층. Junggu, 02-771-9700, mapletreehouse.co.kr
Woo Lae Oak World-famous naengmyeon. Jongno: 중구 주교동 118-1. Jung-gu, 022265-0151. Daechi: 강남구 대치3동 983-13. Gangnam-gu, 02-561-6121
MEXICAN Don Charly Small Mexican eatery with shrimp tacos. 용산구 이태원동 250-12 Yongsan-gu, 0708154-4475 Gusto Taco Authentic Mexican tacos. Hongdae: 마포구 서교동 342-16. Mapo-gu, 02-3142-8226. Sangsu: 마포구 상수동 1466. Mapo-gu, 02-338-8226, gustotaco.com On the Border No.1 Mexican Restaurant! Itaewon: 용산구 이태원로 211 한남빌딩 2층. Yongsan-gu. 02792-0682~3 Vatos Popular fusion Korean and Mexican food. Itaewon: 용산구 이태원동 181-8 2층, Yongsan-gu, 02-797-8226. Garosugil: 강남구 신사동 532-11 3층. Gangnam-gu, 02548-8226 vatoskorea.com
MIDDLE EASTERN Ankara Picnic The best kebabs in Itaewon. 용산구 이태원동 127-11. Yongsan-gu, 02-793-2550 Kervan Authentic Turkish cuisine. 용산구 이태원 1동 127-3. Yongsan-gu, 02-792-4767
Casa Espana Appetizing spanish dishes with fresh ingredients. 강남구 역삼동 161-14. Gangnam-gu, 02-563-4567
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The Balcony A modern, fine-dining take on Korean cuisine. 서초구 방배동 1-131 2F.Seocho-gu.
Chef Espana 마포구 서교동 395-134 1층. Mapo-gu, 02336-9876, blog.naver.com/chefespana. El Plato Wide selection of Spanish tapas. Garosugil: 강남구 신사동 540-5. Gangnamgu, 02-325-3515. Seoul Finance Center: 중구 태평로1가 84 서울파이낸스센터 지하2층. Jung-gu, 02-319-3502 Spain Club Noted for its paella and jamón. Garosugil: 강남구 신사동 524-30. Gangnam-gu, 02-515-1118. Hongdae: 마포구 서교동 404-24. Mapo-gu, 02-31431118
STEAKHOUSES GOO STK Open kitchen steakhouse. GOO STK 528: 강남구 신사동 528-3. Gangnam-gu, 02-5110917, GOO STK 733: 용산구 한남동 733-70. Yongsan-gu. 02-794-7339 Isabelle's the Butcher A++ grade Hanwoo dry-aged steaks. Gangnam: 강남구 신사동 630-21.Gangnamgu, 02-518-9825. Itaewon: 용산구 이태원동 119-17. Yongsan-gu,02-749-9827. isabelles. co.kr JW’s Grill Hotel fine dining grill restaurant. 서초구 반포동 19-3. Seocho-gu, 02-62826759, marriott.com
DINE & DRINK GUIDE Pasha Mouth watering Turkish cuisine with reasonable price. 서초구 서초대로 73길 12. Seocho-gu, 02-593-8484 Hummus Delicious Middle Eastern food. 용산구 한남동 736-9. Yongsan-gu, 02-790-7922
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Buddha's Belly Modern Thai cuisine. Itaewon: 용산구 이태원1동 457-1 1층. Yongsan-gu, 02-796-9330. buddhasbelly. co.kr Taste of Thailand Fresh and delicious Thai classics. 용산구 이태원2동 671 2층.Yongsan-gu, 02-790-2722 The Andaman Authentic Thai cuisine by experienced Thai chef. 서초구 반포동 95-12. Seocho-gu, 02-537-1997 Wang Thai Authentic Thai food. 용산구 이태원동 176-2 영화빌딩 3층. Yongsan-gu, 02-749-2746~7, wangthai.kr
SPANISH Alcazar de Seoul Modern and chic tapas dining lounge. 강남구 신사동 646 2층. Gangnam-gu, 02-515-3632
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Lawry’s The Prime Rib The original American prime rib restaurant now in Gangnam. 서초구 서초동 1317-23 GT Tower 3층 Seocho-gu, 02590-2800, lawrys.kr Manhattan Grill & Bar Hotel fine dining steakhouse. 강남구 역삼동 676. Gangnam-gu, 02-2222-8637, marriott.com The Barn Classic American steakhouse. 강남구 청담동 83-12 1층. Gangnam-gu, 02-5476633, thebarnsteak.com.
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Words by 10 Magazine Staff Shot courtesy of KISS
The 32nd Korea International Safety & Health Show is one of Asia’s largest annual expos in occupational safety and health. It covers various safety, fire, health and security topics while promoting a culture more concerned with occupational safety. Booths will provide information about disaster prevention products, workplace firefighting and rescue equipment, environmental protection products, and guidelines for accident prevention. Representatives from PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), safety, and consulting industries will be in attendance with scheduled seminars and events to educate attendees. This year the show is being held in Hall A on the first floor of the COEX Exhibition building. Attendees can register on the site for free or pay W3,000 on-site. COEX. 10 am - 5 pm. Free (pre-registration), W3,000 (on-site). www.kiss21c.org, 02-784-4771
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MOMO CAFÉ
OUTDOOR TERRACE BBQ Words by Michael Song Shot courtesy of MOMO CAFÉ
Enjoy a full buffet selection with unlimited draft beer on the beautiful outdoor terrace, overlooking the Pangyo Techno Valley. The buffet includes a live carving station and a live pasta station. You can also enjoy private BBQ; a chef will come to your table to grill meats and seafood to order. Perfect for family or company parties. Available for lunch and dinner. Courtyard Marriott Seoul Pangyo. Lunch 11:30 am - 2 pm. Dinner 6 pm - 9 pm. W99,000. For groups: Minimum 5 persons. Maximum 30 persons. 48 hour notice required. marriott.com/hotels/travel/selpncourtyard-seoul-pangyo, 031-8060-2150
SEONGNAM AGENDA ART Through July 8th
Extension of Sensation This art exhibition will combine different kinds of media for a stunning effect. Seongnam Arts Center. 10:30 am - 7:30 pm. Closed on Mon. Adults W4,000. Youth W3,000. Children W2,000. snart. or.kr, 031-783-8000 Through December 30th
Journey To The World With Music
July 19th
“Yoon Do-hyun Band” Park Concert Yoon Do-hyun and his band will rock the outdoors stage. Outdoor stage, Seongnam Arts Center. 7:30 pm. Free. snart.or.kr, 031-711-7762 July 26th
“Verdi Opera - Verdi Il Trovatore” Park Concert
Learn about some of the classic instruments used throughout history. Seongnam Arts Center. Tue, Thu, Sat 10 am - 1 pm. Free. snart.or.kr, 031-7838000
The final outdoor concert in July for Seongnam Arts Center. Outdoor stage, Seongnam Arts Center. 7:30 pm. Free. snart.or.kr, 031-711-7762
CONCERT
July 19th - 20th
FAMILY & COMMUNITY
July 12th
Summer Classic Park Concert Enjoy classical music outside the scenic Seongnam Arts Center. Outdoor stage, Seongnam Arts Center. 7:30 pm. Free. snart.or.kr, 031-711-7762
Rainbow Show Book by Marcus Pfister (Only in Korean) This fun musical will bring children’s books alive on stage. Seongnam Arts Center. 11 am, 2 pm, 4 pm. W30,000 W40,000. ticket.interpark.com, 15443901
July 17th
Voices in Harmony This concert will feature classical Korean opera singers. Seongnam Arts Center. 11 am. W25,000. snart.or.kr, 031-783-8000
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PUCHON INTERNATIONAL FANTASTIC FILM FESTIVAL Words by Michael Song Shots courtesy of Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival
JULY 17TH - 27TH Every year the Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival, or PiFan, attracts filmmakers from the world over. With such a diversity in origins, the festival invariably becomes a salad bowl of different cultural tastes, styles, genres and sensibilities representing an international populace. Every year the festival doles out sev-
eral awards from citizen’s choice awards and best actor awards to sponsored awards like the FUJIFILM Eterna Award. There are a variety of prizes for filmmakers, actors, and directors but the main prize is the “Best of Puchon” award which nets the winners W15,000,000. While there are many great independent films that have made a splash at PiFan, year after year, acclaim and attention go to the selection of animated films. Several winners at PiFan
have gone on to receive international acclaim at other film festivals. Regardless of your tastes, the program at PiFan is likely to have something for you. Check out the movie listing and clear out your schedule because it will definitely be worth it. Bucheon Citizens’ Hall, Bucheon City Hall, Bucheon CGV. Times and prices vary according to schedule. pifan.com, 032-327-6316
GYEONGGI PROVINCE AGENDA ART Through July 6th
A Korean Contemporary Artist “Choi Man-lin” Choi Man-lin was born during the Japanese colonial occupation and lived through the Korean War. This exhibition surveys his work spanning nearly 60 years and is reflective of youth spent in tumultuous Korea. MMCA, Gwacheon. 10 am - 5 pm. W2,000. moca.go.kr, 02-2188-6000 Through July 6th
Artist Cho Phyung-Hwi in Cloud & Mountain Cho Phyung-Hwi in Cloud & Mountain is the first of the “Korean Contemporary Artists Series.” MMCA, Gwacheon. 10 am - 5 pm. W2,000. moca.go.kr, 022188-6000 Through July 6th
Looking Back at Korean Art History An exhibition of artwork created during turbulent points in Korea’s history. Gyeonggi Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Weekdays and Sun 10 am - 6 pm. Sat 10 am - 7 pm. Closed on second and fourth Mondays. Adults W4,000. Students W2,000. Children W1,000. gmoma.or.kr, 031-481-7000 Through July 27th
ITAMI JUN “Architecture of the Wind” “Architecture of the Wind” showcases
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the relationship between architecture and art as explored by Itami Jun, a Korean-Japanese architect. MMCA, Gwacheon. 10 am - 5 pm. Free. moca. go.kr, 02-2188-6000 Through December 14th
A Korean Contemporary Artist “Lee Kun-yong” Lee Kun-yong has maintained a unique position in the history of Korean modern art for experimenting with different mediums and pushing boundaries. MMCA, Gwacheon. 10 am 5 pm. Admission TBA. moca.go.kr, 022188-6000
CONCERT July 17th
Matinee Concert The perfect way to spend an afternoon is listening to Smetana’s “Die Moldau,” Dvorak and Mozart. Yongin Poeun Art Hall. 11 am. W15,000. yicf.or.kr, 031260-3355 July 26th
Puccini’s Turandot A prince vies for the heart and hand of an icy princess in the New York Metropolitan Opera’s performance of Turandot Yongin Poeun Art Hall. 3 pm. W10,000. yicf.or.kr, 031-260-3360 July 24th
Music Trip to Orchestra Plan for a night of classical music with pieces from Rachmaninov and Jean
Sibelius. Yongin Poeun Art Hall. 8 pm. W10,000 - W30,000. yicf.or.kr, 031260-3355 July 25th
M.O.M “May October Music Therapy” Percussion and wind ensemble, “Gongmyeong,” brings the pop funk at this concert. Gunpo Culture & Arts Center. 7 pm. W20,000. gunpoart.net, 031309-3500
- W30,000. ticket.interpark.com, 031260-3355 July 25th - 26th
St. Petersburg State Ballet on Ice Check out this performance of “The Sleeping Beauty” that will be fun for all ages. Gyeonggi Arts Center. Fri 7:30 pm. Sat 3 pm, 7 pm. W22,000 W55,000. ggac.or.kr, 031-230-3440 July 30th - August 3rd
THEATER & DANCE July 5th - 6th
Nanta
The long-running cooking themed musical-dance performance arrives in Suwon for audiences. Gyeonggi Arts Center. Sat 3 pm, 7 pm. Sun 2 pm, 6 pm. W30,000 - W50,000. ticket.interpark. com, 02-739-8288 July 18th - 20th
Le Roi Soleil The fictional life and times of the French monarch, Louis XIV. Goyang Aram Nuri. Fri 8 pm. Sat 3 pm, 7 pm. Sun 2 pm. W40,000 - W120,000. ticket. auction.co.kr, 1577-7766
Delicious Musical BIBAP Check out beatboxing and acapella music mixed with acrobatic b-boying and martial arts. Harmony Yard (Eoul Madang). 8 pm. W10,000 - W30,000. yicf.or.kr, 031-260-3355
FAMILY & COMMUNITY
July 19th
Ongoing
Spend the night listening to the classics from “Phantom of the Opera,” “Jekyll and Hyde,” “Mamma Mia,” “Les Miserables” and other great musicals. Yongin Poeun Art Hall. 5 pm. W20,000
Visit all of the world’s wonders at once under a starry sky. Aiins World. 6 pm 12 am. Adults W15,000. Youth W12,000. bucheonlightfest.com
I Love Musical
World Night View Light Festival
TRADITIONAL MARKET Words and shots by Judith Villarreal
The Sejong City Traditional Market, formerly known as Jochiwon Traditional Market, is just a stone’s throw away from Jochiwon’s train station. Created in 1931, the market continues to thrive in the small city. The short walk from the train station to the market is dotted with modern chain stores like Nepa and Crocodile, but once the street is crossed, stepping into the traditional market is akin to taking a step back in time where haggling is considered a second language and snacks like boiled silkworms in a cup can be bought for a few hundred won. The bustling street is crowded with vendors selling shoes and apparel in small, rented rooms no bigger than a walk-in closet. Directly in front of these small shops are street vendors who sell everything from fresh fish heads to ripe fruit and vegetables. The labyrinth- like streets twist and turn down various paths, each boasting its own type of shop. The highlights of the market are the food vendors that sell fried street foods, stands that offer cheap home goods, and a second- hand clothing store that is one of three thrift shops in Jochiwon. The best time to visit the market is Saturday morning when traveling vendors set up shop along the tight streets, sometimes even overflowing into neighboring streets. This cluttered market is the ultimate Korean experience where patrons and visitors can try their Judith Villarreal is the hand at haggling, practice a little Korean author of the website with kind and boisterous vendors, and Chasing Glitter, a firstperson narrative about explore the ever expanding world of her mis ad ventures as an amateur traveler. Korean street food.
CHUNGCHEONG PROVINCE AGENDA ART Ongoing
Trick Art Museum Spend a day taking pictures with these optical illusions. Daecheon Trick Art Museum. 9 am - 7 pm. Adults W9,000. Youth W8,000. Children W7,000. ticket. interpark.com, 1661-1063
CAMPING Through July 18th
Chungpo Island Camping Have a unique camping experience in a teepee or a recreational vehicle. 123056, Yangjam-ri, Nam-myeon, Taeangun. 3 pm - 11 am. W52,000 - W136,000. ticket.interpark.com, 1544-6057
CONCERT July 5th - 6th
Cultural Center. 7 pm. W33,000. ticket. interpark.com, 02-3447-1037
July 19th
Through November
July 12th
(Only in Korean)
Korea’s top comedians join forces for this comedy show. Jeongsimhwa International Cultural Center. 2 pm, 6 pm. W44,000 - W100,000. ticket. interpark.com, 1600-4267
Come and engage your inner artist with painting, drawing, and sculpting programs for guests of all ages. Limlip Art Museum. 10 am - 6 pm. Closed on Mon. Adults W3,000. Students W2,000. kgiaf.org, 041-855-7749
July 20th
July 17th - 20th
Happy Robot Band Tour This Korean Indie band will rock the stage. Micspace. 6 pm. W44,000 W48,000. ticket.interpark.com, 15441555
House Concert
Gag Concert “Hwanghae Show”(Only in Korean)
This concert will feature a wide variety of classical performers. Gyeryong Culture & Art Center. Fri 7:30 pm. Sat 7 pm. W5,000. ticket.interpark.com, 042-840-3712
An all-star roster of comedians will take to the stage. Pyongsong Cultural Center. 1:30 pm, 4 pm, 6:30 pm. W33,000 W55,000. ticket.interpark.com, 16448246
FAMILY & COMMUNITY
FESTIVAL
July 25th - 27th
July 18th - 27th
July 4th & 12th
2014 Hongseong Rhythm & BBQ Festival
July 6th
This legendary Korean songstress comes to Chungcheong. Jeongsimhwa International Cultural Center. Sat 7 pm. Sun 5 pm. W88,000 - W110,000. ticket. interpark.com, 02-796-1383
Breathtaking bubbles will fill the stage. Hoam Museum. 1 pm, 3 pm. W20,000. ticket.interpark.com, 010-8230-8883
Talk Concert Hong Seok-cheon and 10cm bring down the house with the power of words. Jeongsimhwa International
Jungle Exploration Get up close and personal with jungle animals. Korea Silk Museum. 10 am - 5 pm. Adults W10,000. Youth W15,000. ticket.interpark.com, 043-238-1266
The 11th Buyeo Seodong Lotus Festival
WATERPARK
Bubble Magic Show
Through September 6th
Gongju International Art Festival
Celebrate this beautiful flower and participate in family fun activities. 52, Gungnam-ro, Buyeo-eup. Times vary according to schedule. Free. buyeotour. net, 041-830-2921
Enjoy Korean Indie music and BBQ. Chungwoon University. 3 pm. W20,000 - W50,000. ticket.interpark.com, 041630-3210
Lena Park Live Concert “Syncrofusion”
July 20th
Survivor Gag Comedy Show
Through July 18th
Aqua World 17th Boryeong Mud Festival Get covered in mud at one of Korea’s most famous festivals. Daecheon Beach. 9:30 am - 6 pm. Adults W10,000. Youth W8,000. maketicket.co.kr, 0105438-4865
Spend a day filled with water activities at this resort. Daemyung Resort Danyang. Weekday 10 am - 6 pm. Weekend 9 am - 7:30 pm. Adults W20,300 - W26,400. Youth W15,400 W23,200. ticket.interpark.com, 02458-4550
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SEJONG CITY
Busan | 부산
BEAT THE CROWDS AT
DADAEPO
Words by Chris Tharp Shots courtesy of Beyond Neon via flickr
Busan is a beach town. This is what draws in the summer hordes, and the laid-back vibe of the city can be attributed to the relaxing rhythms of the ocean. And while the more glamorous beaches of Busan’s east side get most of the love, a summer day spent exploring the more remote Dadaepo Beach and its environs is a terrific way to escape the masses while getting a much-needed dose of sun and sea. Dadaepo is located near the place the Nakdong River meets the sea. It’s a deep, wide stretch of sand that, even in the summer peak season, is never overrun with visitors. It’s also home to the Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dream, which is the world’s largest water fountain. The music fountain - the first of its kind set up in Busan - shoots water up to 55 meters above the ground and displays a choreographed show of water dancing along with the background music. At night, the whole thing lights up, creating a fantastic fusion of sound, light and water. While at Dadaepo, be sure to check out Molundae, which is just a short walk from the beach. Molundae is a great rock promontory rising up from the ocean. Sheer cliffs drop into the frothy surf below, while the top is covered in verdant forest, offering a welcome respite from the midsummer heat. Molundae offers spectacular vistas of the ocean waters and islands that surround much of the city, and is by far the best place in town to view the sunset, an ideal way to cap off your day at the beach. After dark you can stroll back to Dadaepo and grab a dinner of raw fish or grilled pork from one of the myriad of restaurants set back from the Chris Tharp has called Busan home for nearly a decade now. He is the author beach, which offer cheaper prices and a bit more of "Dispatches from the Peninsula: Six Years in South Korea," as well as a regular elbow room than those found along Busan’s more columnist for Haps Magazine. famous stretches of sand.
BUSAN AGENDA EXHIBITIONS
Calendar Through July 6th
Masterpieces of Modern Korean Painting
FAMILY & COMMUNITY July 23rd - July 27th
The 9th Busan International Kids’ Film Festival
Pieces from 57 Korean painters will be on display. Busan Museum of Art. 10 am - 8 pm Closed on Monday. Adults W6,000. Children W3,000. busan. koreanpainting.kr, 051-740-4220
Enjoy a wide array of kid friendly films that are fun for the entire family. Busan Cultural Center. Times vary according to schedule. Free - W20,000. biki.or.kr, 051743-7652
EXPOS
Through Nov 2nd
July 2nd - July 4th
pm. W2,000. english.busan.go.kr, 051607-3111 July 5th & 19th
See Korea’s largest International Seafood Tradeshow. BEXCO. 10 am - 5 pm. Free. bisfe.com, 051-740-7518
The Busan Cinema Center will host several Korean musicians for an outdoor concert. Busan Cinema Center. 5 pm. Free. english.busan.go.kr, 051-780-600 July 26th
“Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams” Music Show The world’s largest water fountain displays some of the most beautiful sites to see on Dadaepo Beach. 14 Morundae 1-gil. Saha-gu. 8 pm. Free. english. busan.go.kr, 051-220-5891
Artists exhibited include: Lim Ho, Woo Shin-chul, Kim Yun-min, Oh Young-jae, Seo Sung-chan, Kim Young-kyo plus 14 more artists. Busan Museum of Art. 10 am - 8 pm. Closed on Monday. Free. art. busan.go.kr, 051-740-4254
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Busan Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: The 13th Soloists Festival A classical program to include masterpieces by Mozart, Haydn, and Reinecke. Busan Cultural Center. 7:30
Traditional gugak and fan dance performances will be held. Busan National Gugak Center. Every Sat 3 pm. W8,000. english.busan.go.kr, 051-8110040 Through Nov 25th
Regular Tuesday Korean Cultural Performances Traditional Korean musicians will perform every Tuesday. Busan National Gugak Center. Every Tuesday 7:30 pm. W8,000. english.busan.go.kr, 051-8110040
MOVIES Through Sep 17th
Free Outdoor Movie Screenings
MUSIC & DANCE July 3rd
Korean Indie band Standing EGG brings their acoustic sound to the stage. Sohyang Theater. 7 pm. W55,000. ticket. interpark.com, 051-950-6500
Saturday Performance of Korean Traditional Music & Dance 2014 Dureraum Saturday Outdoor Concert
Exhibition of Busan Modern Artists
2014 Standing EGG “36.5 Tour”
Through Dec 27th
Busan International Seafood & Fisheries EXPO (BISFE 2014)
Through Aug 17th
July 26th
Fly to the Sky “CONTINUUM” This old school K-pop duo brings their national tour to Busan. KBS Busan Hall. 7 pm. W77,000 - W110,000. ticket. interpark.com, 1566-5490
Showing familiar titles like Mamma Mia, Midnight in Paris, and Untouchable alongside some new titles, there is sure to be something for everyone. Busan Cinema Center. Every Wednesday 8 pm. Free. english.busan.go.kr, 051-7806000
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POHANG INTERNATIONAL FIREWORKS FESTIVAL Escape from the urban sprawl and head out to Yeongildae Beach in Pohang for a weekend of fun and festivities. Every year in the midst of the summer heat, Pohang hosts the Pohang International Fireworks Festival. Normally the festival lasts a week or more, but this year, the festival will take place from July 31st to August 3rd. Although the festival is only four days long, the committee promises even more events and activities for attendees. During the day, beach goers can look forward to food booths, street performances, bottle rockets, roman candles, and live music. Of course, the beach and sunshine will also be out in full force for anyone looking to enjoy some waves and sun. Attendees should plan on arriving early to get a good spot on the
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beach and leaving late in order to enjoy the main event, the fireworks competition. Each year, teams from around the world compete for the first place prize. This year there are four teams representing France, China, Canada, and Korea with one team presenting each night. Most performances are slated to last upwards of 14 minutes in full view of the beach and most of the coastline. The festival is free and will take place along the Yeongildae Beach coastal road. The festivities will start around 4 pm but the beach will open long before that for early birds. The final fireworks performances and live music will wrap at 10 pm or 11 pm each night, just in time to catch a bus home. Yeongildae Beach. Times vary according to schedule. Free. festival.ipohang.org, 054-2702255
GYEONGSANG PROVINCES AGENDA FAMILY & COMMUNITY
July 25th - August 10th
Through July 18th
Kyungju Daemyung Aqua World
July 11th - 13th
Take a break from the oncoming heat at one of the many pools and attractions at Kyungju Daemyung Aqua World. Daemyung Resort. 10 am - 6 pm. Adults W21,700 - W28,800. Youth W18,200 - W24,800. ticket.interpark. com, 02-458-4550 Ongoing
Cheongdo Van Gogh Light
“Monte Cristo” 2014 DIMF
Geochang International Festival of Theatre
Cheongdo Provence Photo Land is going to be lit up for some great times. Cheongdo Provence Photo Land. Weekday and Sun 10 am - 10 pm. Sat 10:30 am - 11:30 pm. Adults W6,000. Youth W4,000. cheongdo-provence. co.kr, 054-372-5050
The Geochang International Festival of Theatre explores themes of man and nature. Outdoor theatre in Geochanggun, Susengdae. Times vary according to schedule. Adults W15,000. Students W10,000. english.visitkorea.or.kr, 055-943-4152
Ongoing
THEATER & DANCE
Glory Light Festival
July 4th - 6th
FESTIVAL
Part of the Daegu International Musical Festival, “Cadence” tells the story of three friends who take an unexpected trip. Dreaming Theater. Fri 7:30 pm. Sat 3 pm, 7 pm. Sun 2 pm, 6 pm. W20,000. ticket.interpark.com, 053-622-1945
Over 5 million LEDs are lit up and on display at this festival. Cheongju Chosun Onchun Hotel. Sunset - 11:59 pm. Adults W10,000. Youth W6,000. lightfestival.co.kr, 054-773-1400
July 26th - August 2nd
Sweet Fish Festival Sweet fish fishing & grilling, horseback riding, and robot bikes await at this festival. Bonghwa Pine Forest. Times vary according to schedule. Adults W10,000. Children W8,000. english. visitkorea.or.kr, 054-679-6321
W10,000 - W70,000. ticket.interpark. com, 053-622-1945
Part of the Daegu International Musical Festival, “Monte Cristo” gives this classic story a dazzling upgrade. Keimyung Arts Center. Fri 7:30 pm. Sat 3 pm, 7:30 pm. Sun 2 pm, 6:30 pm. W20,000 - W70,000. ticket.interpark. com, 053-622-1945 July 11th - 13th
“Lost Garden” 2014 DIMF (Only
in Korean)
Part of the Daegu International Musical Festival, “Lost Garden” tells the story of a garden that never experiences spring. Daegu Opera House. Thu & Fri 7:30 pm. Sat 3 pm, 7pm. Sun 2 pm.
July 4th - 6th
The Flame of Shanghai (Only in
Korean)
Part of the Daegu International Musical Festival, “The Flame of Shanghai” tells the story of film king Kim Yum. Bongsan Cultural Center. Fri 7:30 pm. Sat 3 pm, 7 pm. Sun 2 pm, 6 pm. W20,000 - W30,000. ticket.interpark. com, 02-1661-6981
TEMPLE STAY Ongoing
Daeseungsa Temple Stay
“Cadences” 2014 DIMF
July 3rd - 6th
Festival, “Flower Shoes” deals with Korea’s war-torn past. Suseong Artpia. Fri 3 pm, 7:30 pm. Sat 3 pm, 7 pm. Sun 2 pm, 6 pm. W10,000 - W30,000. ticket.interpark.com, 010-5174-3337
“Love Flower” 2014 DIMF (Only in
Spend one, two or three days away from the hustle and bustle of your life. Daeseungsa Temple. W10,000 for 1 day. W40,000 for 1 night and 2 days. W80,000 2 nights and 3 days. daeseungsa.or.kr, 054-552-7105
Korean)
Part of the Daegu International Musical Festival, “Love Flower” deals with the power of family love. Bongsan Cultural Center. Fri 7:30 pm. Sat 3 pm, 7 pm. Sun 2 pm, 6 pm. W20,000 - W30,000. ticket.interpark.com, 053-622-1945 July 4th - 6th
Seed “Flower Shoes” (Only in Korean)
Part of the Daegu International Musical
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THE GREAT MOUNTAINS INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL & SCHOOL JUNE 24TH - AUGUST 3 RD Every year, the Great Mountains International Music Festival & School (GMMFS) hosts several programs showcasing student talents as well as other world-class artists. This year, the festival will include a rising star concert series, conversations with artists, student recitals, a master class, and a distinguished artists concert series. The distinguished artists series will consist of 12 concerts featuring internationally recognized musicians, singers, and conductors. This year’s theme is “O Sole Mio,” which promises a carefully curated selection of Italian and Spanish classical music. Regardless of the composer or origin, each performance is guaranteed to embody the quality and passion that
Words by Michael Song Shots courtesy of Great Mountains Music Festival & School
accompanies virtuosic showpieces and chamber compositions. The event will take place at the Alpensia Resort in Gangwon and the main concert series will take place at the Alpensia Concert Hall, as well as a specially designed and constructed outdoor music tent. Tickets are priced at W40,000 to W250,000 for concert hall seating and music tent tickets. Performances vary by day so be sure to check the website for more details. Alpensia Resort. Times vary according to schedule. W40,000 W250,000. gmmfs.com, 02-725-3394
GANGWON PROVINCE AGENDA ART Ongoing
DMZ Museum
Explore the depths of the DMZ and the Korean War with exhibits presenting historical documents, artifacts and the landscape of the “no man’s land” separating two countries. DMZ Museum. 9 am - 6 pm Closed on Monday. Adults W2,000. Youth W1,400. Children W1,000. dmzmuseum.com, 033-681-0625 Ongoing
Animation Museum
Take a break from the real world and enter the animated world full of vibrant and interactive exhibits. Animation Museum. 10 am - 6 pm. Adults W5,000. Youth W4,000. animationmuseum. com, 033-245-6470 Ongoing
Korea Folk Painting: All About Minhwa
Minhwa is a historical reflection of the emotions and identities instilled in Korean culture captured in a variety of documents from royal scrolls to humble drawings by the lower castes. Minhwa Museum. 9 am - 6 pm. Adults W5,000. Youth W4,000. minhwa.co.kr, 033-375-6100
FAMILY & COMMUNITY Ongoing
BEARGA
Spend a few hours touring BEARGA, a teddy bear museum but be sure to pick
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up your very own. Bearga (Teddy bear) Museum. 10 am - 6 pm. Adults W5,000. Youth W4,000. Children W3,000. bearga.com, 033-372-9758 Ongoing
W5,000. Youth W4,000. Children W3,000.영월곤충박물관.kr, 033-374-5888 Ongoing
Youngwol Cave Eco-Muesum
Take a cultural class, tour the museum grounds or make a lantern with your family. Wonju Hanji Theme Park. 9 am - 6 pm Closed on Monday. Adults W2,000. Youth W1,000. hanjipark. com, 033-734-4739
Caves have their ecosystems, biological processes and organisms. Take an afternoon to explore the depths and see how life thrives underground. Youngwol Cave Eco-Museum. 9 am - 6 pm. Closed on Monday. Adults W3,000. Youth W2,000. ywmuseum.com, 033372-6828
Ongoing
CAMPING & SPORTS
Hanji Park
Hwajinpo Aquarium
Take a trip under the sea and explore the wonders of the ocean at this amazing aquarium. Hwajinpo Aquarium. 9 am - 6 pm. Adults W5,000. Youth W4,000. Children W3,000. hwajinpoaquarium.com, 033-6827300
Through July 4th
Youngwol Insectarium
Head to the Youngwol Insectarium to see hundreds of different creepy crawlies. Youngwol Insectarium. 9 am - 6 pm. Closed on Monday. Adults
FESTIVAL July 5th
2014 Our Song and Garden
The final show of this spring series concludes with what promises to be a stunning performance of a traditional Korean folk composition. Gangwon Art & Culture Foundation. 5 pm. Free. gwcf.or.kr, 033-240-1311
Chuncheon Lake & Starlight Festival
Spend an evening under the stars taking in an outdoor concert along with some good food at this event. Chuncheon MBC M Park. Time varies according to schedule. Price TBA. blog. naver.com/chmbchb
Samyang EcoGreen Campus
Ongoing
Samcheok Ocean Rail Bike
A rail-bike tour of the Samcheok coast with some additional sights thrown in. Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok-si. Times vary according to schedule. W20,000 - W30,000. oceanrailbike.com, 033576-0656
Through August 18th
Ongoing
The Samyang EcoGreen Campus is the perfect place to stretch your legs out and explore the range far away from the city. Samyang EcoGreen Campus. Adults W8,000. Children W6,000. 8:30 am - 5:30 pm. samyangranch.co.kr, 033-335-5044
Ongoing
Yongpyong Peak Island Water Park
Beat the summer heat with a trip to a fun and exciting water park. Yongpyong Resort. Mon - Fri and Sun 10 am - 8 pm. Sat and holiday 10 am 9 pm. Closed on Wed. Adults W24,000 - W27,000. Youth W18,000 - W21,000. ticket.interpark.com, 02-458-4550
CONCERT July 4th - 6th
Great Escape Tour
Check out some Korean Indie Rock such as Goonamguayeo Riding Stella and Rock ‘N’ Roll Radio. KT&G Sangsang Madang. W225,000 - W240,000 (includes Hotel, KTX and Concert ticket for 2 days). W30,000 (concert only). ticket.interpark.com, 070-7586-0526
Words and shots by Anjee DiSanto
When the weather heats up, a variety of flower festivals and gardens spring to life across the Peninsula, and while they all share a very similar flair, each tends to have its unique selling point. In Gokseong, this point is its location within a quaintly themed train experience park. Gokseong’s Rose Park, nestled just off the train line in rural Jeollanamdo, sits on the edge of the Seomjingang Train Village. This mostly Korean tourist spot serves as a jumping-off point for a variety of familyfriendly and couple-worthy activities: such as insectariums, animal parks, scenic walks and rail rides. It also offers unlikely accommodation in a pension made from an old Korail train, each car of which has been modified with patios and beds. As for the Rose Park itself, while fairly typical, it is nonetheless stunning for the sheer amount of flowers (and couples taking endless selfies among them). There are stretches of flora that shoot off around fountains, surrounding lake-lined pavilions, and scenic bridges over streams. A diligent stream of workers are constantly manicuring the bushes as well, leaving the park nearly pristine even amidst the explosion of tourists. For many, a rose park itself might not constitute a full day out. This is where the rest of the train village factors in. Besides just displays and train-themed movie sets, the park offers a 10 km steam engine train experience utilizing an actual rail line that ran in the past. For those desiring something more physical or outdoorsy, there are also two kinds of “rail bike” experiences. The rail bikes are essentially two-or four-person pedal cars. Visitors have the option to either have a brief excursion around the train park by rail bike or a longer circuit along the river between two stations. Each course offers a satisfying range of vistas, accompanied by the initially novel (if not inevitably Anjee DiSanto is a 7-year tedious) experience of pedaling toward your unknown destination. Locomotive rides and rail bike experiences resident of Jeonju. She has traveled and photographed can be reserved ahead of time, while other parts of the Rose Park and Train Village can be experienced easily actively both around the peninsula and internationally, without forward planning. All attractions are easily accessible on the Seoul-Mokpo train corridor via Gokseong in more than 35 countries. Station.
JEOLLA PROVINCES AGENDA CAMPING
EXHIBITIONS
July 15th - August 31st
Through July 13th
Suncheonman Camping Escape the city and take in the sights in Suncheon. 236 Anpung-dong, Suncheon-si. Check-in starts from 2 pm. Check-out by 12 pm. W30,000 W60,000. ticket.interpark.com, 0106405-2995
July 5th - 6th
Korean Traditional Musical “Goodbye Spring” (Only in Korean)
Ongoing
National Geographic “The Beautiful Days”
Fishing, campfires and fun times await at this RV camping experience. 64 Apnok-ri, Ogok-myeon, Gokseong-gun. W60,000 - W100,000. amnokcamping. co.kr, 061-362-3447
A carefully curated collection of beautiful nature themed images. Sori Arts Center of Jeollabuk-do. 10 am - 6 pm. Closed on Mondays. Adults W12,000. Students W10,000. Children W8,000. sori21.co.kr, 063-270-8000
Amnok Autocamping
Ongoing
Hampyeong Ecological Park
FAMILY & COMMUNITY
Relax and kick back at this ecological reserve for butterflies, educational activities, and exhibition halls. Hampyeong Ecological Park. 2 pm 11 am. Mon - Thu and Sun W70,000 - W80,000 per 5 - 6 people. Fri - Sat W80,000 - W100,000. ecopark.or.kr, 061-320-3530
Ongoing
CONCERT
Spend a day picking strawberries and taking a tour of the local sites on a steam locomotive. 2 Daepyeong-ri, Goseong-eup. 11 am. Adults W23,000. Children W20,500. tour.invil.com/ experience, 010-4123-1030
July 11th
Happy Robot Band Tour Indie group Happy Robot rocks out in Gwangju. Culture Club Nevermind. 8 pm. W44,000 - W48,000. ticket. interpark.com, 1544-1555
bicycles attached to train tracks. Train Village-ro 232-1, Oji-ri. 9 am - 5:30 pm. W5,000. gstrain.co.kr, 061-363-6174
This classic musical deals with the importance of family. Gwangju Culture & Arts Center. Sat 3 pm, 6:30 pm. Sun 2 pm. W60,000 - W100,000. gjart.net, 062-613-8333
TEMPLE STAY Ongoing
Baekyangsa Temple Stay Find inner peace at this temple stay. Baekyangsa Temple. Every 4th Sat and Sun. W60,000. baekyangsa.or.kr, 061392-0434 Ongoing
Jeungsimsa Temple Stay
Strawberry Picking in Goseong
Ongoing
Railbiking in Gokseong Take a tour of Gokseong county by
Relax with meditation and take in the scenic views at this temple stay. Jeungsimsa Temple. W30,000 W50,000. jeungsimsa.org, 062-2260107
July 19th
NANTA The dramatic cooking comedy performance of a lifetime. Mokpo Cultural Arts Center. 2 pm, 6 pm. W55,000 - W77,000. ticket.interpark. com, 1588-9285 July 26th - 27th
Musical “Les Miserables” (Only in Korean)
A Korean interpretation of Victor Hugo’s famous novel. Mokpo Cultural Arts Center. 3 pm, 7 pm. W33,000 W55,000. ticket.interpark.com, 061270-9215 Through July 3rd
The 32nd Korea Theater Festival (Only in Korean)
One of the premier theater festivals in the area. Gunsan Arts Center. Times vary according to schedule. W10,000 W15,000. 전국연극제.com, 063-465-4684 July 2nd - 6th
THEATER & DANCE Through October
Korean Traditional Opera Experience various operas from Korea’s cultured history of theater. Jeonju Sori Culture Center. Every Sat 8 pm. W25,000. ticket.interpark.com, 063-231-0771
Musical “Chunhyang” (Only in Korean)
Experience this classic Korean musical that tells the story of tragic love. Jeonbuk Art Hall. Wed - Sat 7:30 pm. Sun 4 pm. W30,000 - W50,000. sori21. co.kr, 063-282-8398
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ROSES ON THE RAILS IN GOKSEONG
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Words and shots by Mary Rager-Summers
BUSY BODIES Have you ever wondered what your heart looks like? Or wondered which muscles made your legs move when you kick a ball? Or perhaps you’ ve wondered what is going on inside your body while you sit reading a book. It is now possible to know the answer to these questions and much more about the human body at Jeju Island’s Body Museum. The Body Museum contains full bodies and dissected body parts that have been preserved using a process called plastination which allows inner anatomical structures to be revealed. Due
Look inside yourself at Jeju’s Body Museum.
to this process, visitors to the Body Museum can tour the human body through over 200 specimens. As you walk through the museum, you can practically walk through the human body as the museum shows the body systems, including muscular, digestive, and nervous systems among others, in great detail. Once you complete your tour of the museum, take a moment to test what you have just learned in the hands-on area where you can re-assemble a human torso – but don’t worry, this body is the only one in the museum that’s fake!
Location: 520 Daepo-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju City Telephone: 064-739-0061 Admission: Regular: W9,000 Jeju residents / Seniors: W8,000 Children: W7,000 Hours: 9 am – 7 pm (last admission 6 pm) More information: museum-mom.com The vivacious Mary Summers is addicted to reading, writing, exploring, and her family. She strives to make ever y day her happiest yet.
JEJU ISLAND AGENDA ART Ongoing
Butterfly Museum See butterflies from all over the world along with miniatures and themed exhibits. Psyche World. 8:30 am - 6 pm. Adults W9,500. Youth W8,000. Children W7,000. psycheworld.net, 064-7997272
Ongoing
Eco Land Theme Park Visit the Eco Land Theme Park nestled deep in nature that offers activities for visitors of all ages. Eco Land Theme Park. 9 am - 7 pm. Adults W12,000. Youth W10,000 Children W8,000. gajajeju.com, 064-802-8000 Ongoing
Ongoing
Chocolate Museum For visitors in the cross section of “wanting to learn about chocolate” and “having W5,000 and an hour to spare.” Chocolate Museum. 10 am 7 pm. Adults W5,000. Youth W3,000. chocolatemuseum.org, 064-792-3121 Ongoing
3D Illusion Art & Ice Museum Children can explore the lands of the Ice Queen and gaze in wonder at 3D illusion art. Jeju Ice Museum. 8:30 am 9 pm. Adults W12,000. Youth W10,000. Children W8,000. gajajeju.com, 064742-3700
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Heart-pounding percussion meets beautiful traditional melodies in this visual and auditory feast for all audiences. Cheju Tourism College: Convention Hall. 5 pm. W40,000 W60,000. ticket.interpark.com, 064749-7600
Anyone can experience the wonders and thrills of hang gliding at this zipline. 775, Seongwang-ri. 9 am - 7 pm. W11,600. gajajeju.com, 064-794-0822
Fanta Stick
Ongoing
Korea Dongchun Circus Acrobats, jugglers and clowns will perform dazzling feats and unbelievable tricks live. Jeju Dongchun Circus. 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm. Adults W18,000. Youth W16,000. Children W12,000. ticket.interpark.com, 064711-8222
THEATER & DANCE Ongoing
Show King
Enjoy a dolphin show with real dolphins performing real tricks for your pleasure. Pacific Land. 11 am, 1:30 pm, 3 pm, 4:30 pm. Adults W12,000. Youth W10,000. Children W8,000. gajajeju. com, 064-738-2888
U-do Submarine An exciting trip to the deep dark waters in a fully functioning submarine complete with underwater lights and portholes to spy through. 347-9, Seongsan-ri. 8:20 am - 4:35 pm. Adults W55,000. Youth W44,000. Children W33,000. gajajeju.com, 064-784-2333 Ongoing
Yacht Tour “Happy Course” A bedazzling spectacle of a show
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which guarantees fun and thrills for all audiences. Jeju Magic World. 5 pm, 8 pm. W40,000 - W50,000. gajajeju.com, 064-746-9007
Spend your afternoon out at sea on a yacht tour taking in the sights, fishing, drinking and eating some fresh
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