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To celebrate the upcoming release of our Seoul guidebook, Seoul Selection is hosting Tea Music [Da'ak], a theatrical performance combining dance, calligraphy art, and tea ceremony with awe-inspiring musical performance with traditional Korean instruments. Tea Music [Da'ak] will be performed at Seoul Namsan Gugakdang on Oct 6 at 5pm and 8pm. To get a free ticket, send an email to director@seoulselection.com. Be sure to include your name, number of companions and which performance you'd like to see (5pm or 8pm). We have 300 tickets, which will be given on a first come, first serve basis. When we send you your ticketing information, please confirm the email. |
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SEOUL October Issue
Seochon, Busan, Drum Cat and More
Wait no longer --- the October issue of SEOUL is out and in bookstores now. In this issue of Seoul Selection's popular travel monthly, we wander about the historic alleyways of old Seochon, explore Busan ahead of the Pusan International Film Festival, chat with National Museum of Korea director Choe Kwang-shik, take in the thrilling percussion performance Drum Cat, check out the new and improved Korea House, and so much more. Then, of course, there's the Goings on Around Town section, the best monthly roundup of Seoul's performances, concerts, festivals and events in Korea. Pick up your copy at any major bookstore across Korea, including, of course, Seoul Selection, your one-stop center for English-language books and DVDs on Korea. If you're took busy to stop by the shop, you can always subscribe and we'll deliver it to your doorstep. |
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- Good tours of the DMZ are conducted by the USO (795-3028) and TOURDMZ (755-0073). For more information on their tours, click here (USO) and here (TOURDMZ). - The Seoul City Bus Tour is a great way to explore the city of Seoul, especially if you're new to town. For more information, click here or call 777-6090. - The Royal Asiatic Society conducts entertaining and informative tours to some of Korea's most historic sites. Click here for more information, including schedule. - For self-starters, the Seoul City Tourism website has several walking tours and self-directed tours. You can also give them a ring at 2171-2461. - The Korea Tourism Organization website is another great place to get information. If you're on the road, just call 1330 for up-to-date tourist information.
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Don't be lonely this Chuseok --- there are a number of performances going on this holiday season. As always, Seoul's royal palaces will be hosting traditional games. For good music outdoors, check out the Seoul Forest Starry Night Festival on Oct 3 --- this series of free Saturday performances at Ttukseom's Seoul Forest has been organized by the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts (call 02 399-1620~7 or visit www.sejongpac.or.kr/english for more information). The same evening, a Chuseok Celebration Performance will be held at the outdoor theater of the National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts (NCKTPA). Beginning at 7pm, this performance will present, among other things, the traditional ganggangsullae dance. The Namsan Gugakdang will also be holding a Chuseok performance on Oct 3. In addition to being Chuseok, this Oct 3 is also Gaecheonjeol, or National Foundation Day, which marks the the creation of Gojoseon by Dangun Wanggeom in 2333 BC. To mark the occasion, a recreation of the old Gaecheonjeol Rite will be held at Sajik Park.
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Running Oct 5 to 24, the 12th Seoul International Dance Festival (Seoul Arts Center, Sogang University Mary Hall, Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center, venues throughout city) promises 20 days of amazing adventure through the various colors and flavors of dance, turning Seoul "into a city of dance craze." 40 dance companies from 15 different countries will perform not only in conventional venues but also in parks, cafes and galleries around the capital. The program features, international collaboration, a broad spectrum of international companies from as far away as India and Switzerland, and some of Korea's very best domestic dance talent. Admission: Depends on program. More Information: (02) 3216-1185, www.sidance.org.
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Korean film expert Darcy Paquet will be speaking on " Developments In Korea's Contemporary Film Renaissance" at Seoul Museum of History as Yeol's lecture for October on Oct 6 (10:30am---12pm). This lecture examines the the roots of and developments in Korea's contemporary film renaissance by focusing on the experiences of a particular generation of film makers. Their activities span the period from the 1970s when film enthusiasts congregated at the French and German Cultural Centers in Seoul, to the 1980s when informal film- making groups opened at many universities and young directors participated in the broader pro-democracy movement, to the 1990s when new producers began to dismantle an industrial structure that had suffered from years of obstructive government regulations, to the 2000s when Korean cinema underwent a spectacular commercial rebirth. Although the directors who ultimately became the most famous in the new era were of a later generation, their achievements would not have been possible without the efforts of the previous generation. Admission: 10,000 won. Send your name and contact details to yeol400@paran.com for registration. Getting There: Exit 7 of Gwanghwamun Station, Subway Line 5.
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The AWC will hold its monthly Coffee Morning on the 19th floor of the Sofitel Ambassador Hotel at 9:30am on Oct 6. Hear the Korean War Abductees Family Union's story of over 80,000 South Korean civilians abducted to North Korea in 1950. Admission: 12,000 won (AWC members) or 15,000 won (non-members). Continental breakfast is included. More information: Visit www.awckorea.org or email awc.coffees@gmail.com. Getting There: Five minute walk from Exit 1 of Dongguk University Station, Line 3.
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A photo exhibition titled " Discovering Asia's Grace in Life through the Classroom" will be held at the Korea Foundation Cultural Center galleries from Sep 23 through Oct 16. The exhibition is a part of the "Development of Materials for Democracy, Human Rights and Peace in Asia" project co-organized by the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Centre of Education for International Understanding (APCEIU) and the Office for the Hub City of Asian Culture under the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Featuring about 300 photos taken by about 20 photographers from South Korea and other countries in eight Asian countries including Laos, Malaysia, Brunei, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand, the exhibition showcases the elegance of Asia discovered on the scene. Designed to enhance understanding about cultural diversity in Asia, the exhibition will be accompanied by various events, including documentary screenings, a hands-on exhibition of Asian classrooms, national days in Asia, and meetings with the artists. The opening ceremony of the exhibition is scheduled to be held at 5 pm on Sep 23. Those who wish to attend the ceremony are asked to make a reservation by Sep 21 via email (sypark@unescoapceiu.org). The exhibition opens from 10 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday (open through 9 pm on Wednesdays and closed on Sundays and public holidays). Admission is free. For further information, please contact the APCEIU ( www.unescoapceiu.org, 02 774-3956, ext. 104), or the Korea Foundation Cultural Center ( www.kfcenter.or.kr, 02 2151-6500) |
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| These are just some of the diverse events taking place in and around Seoul. SEOUL Magazine's ever-expanding events section is colorfully designed and jam-packed with the latest information. For the complete round-up pick up a copy of SEOUL Magazine at any of the quality bookstores in the city and you'll never have to spend another month in the dark. |
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Sajik Park
Enjoying a stroll in historic Sajik Park. Photo by Ryu Seunghoo.
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Holiday Hours - Seoul Selection bookshop will be open as usual on Friday, but will be closed on Saturday for the Chuseok holiday. SEOUL's Next Top Model - SEOUL, Seoul Selection's monthly travel and culture magazine, is looking for people who'd like to show off themselves in their favorite Seoul backdrops. You name the place and pose, and we'll do the photographing. If we like what we see, we'll put your photo in the magazine. If this sounds fun, send an email (with a photograph of yourself) to sense@seoulselection.com. Both foreigners and Korean nationals are welcome. 
Learn Korean Traditional Dance - Chumsae Dance School is offering lessons on Korean traditional dance. Morning (10:00---11:30, Tue Thu), afternoon (4:00---5:30, Mon Wed) and evening classes (7:30---9:00 Tue Thu) available. Classes are limited to 10 persons each. Tuition is 200,000 won a month. For more information, call (02- 762-7731).
Language Exchange Club - LEC, the multilingual language exchange club, has had great events every month like barbecues, Thanksgiving, Halloween, hiking, swimming, snowboarding and rafting. This month they will be going snowboarding and skiing --- contact discgolf@naver.com for more information. The nonprofit club, located in Myeong-dong, is for people who are interested in exchanging languages and culture as well as making good friends from all over the world. KFCC Films - The Korea Foundation Cultural Center runs regular screenings of both Korean and foreign films, with subtitles. In September, the KFCC will be screening films under the theme "Rising Gradually." Click here for more information. Korean Language Classes - The Korea Foundation Cultural Center Offers free Korean language classes for foreigners residing in Korea. The classes, led by Korea Foundation volunteer teachers, are held at 7:00-9:00 pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (two classes at 4:00 and 7:00 on Wednesdays). Anyone interested in learning Korean language and willing to participate in the language class is welcome to join. For more information, click here. Calling all photographers - SEOUL WEEKLY could use your help with our Everyday Koreans photo section. If you have a camera and enjoy snapping shots capturing everyday scenes in the Republic of Korea, send your photos in along with captions and a brief, one- line bio. Send Your Event Info - If you would like to advertise any upcoming events you are organizing, please send us the press release material to reporter@seoulselection.com by the preceding Friday in order to appear in the following Tuesday's issue. Advertise in SEOUL magazine - Advertisement space available in SEOUL magazine and weekly newsletter. For rates, click here. For more information, please contact at 734-9567 ( ad@seoulselection.com, selector@seoulselection.com). Freelance Contributors Wanted - SEOUL magazine needs writers who are fluent in both Korean and English. Writers should be able to interview Koreans and also have a strong interest in Korean culture. Send your resume and writing samples to reporter@seoulselection.com. We Buy & Sell Used Books - Seoul Selection buys and sells used books in English. Unlike our regular selection of publications that specialize in Korea-related topics, our Used Book Section carries books on all subjects. It's all part of our effort to make life easier for the English-speaking community. Seoul Selection Looking for Partners Abroad - Seoul Selection is looking for overseas partners who can sell English books on Korea, Korean language learning books, Korean movie DVDs and Korean music CDs. Since Seoul Selection has links to local publishers and DVD/CD production companies, we can provide the best prices possible. Please contact Hank Kim at selector@seoulselection.com for details.
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Publisher: Hank Kim /
Editor: Robert Koehler /
Designer: Jun Shinwook / Website Manager: Ray Hong
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Seoul Selection reserves all intellectual property rights on information provided in this newsletter. Some event information has been provided by the Korea Foundation. The IPRs are protected by pertinent laws.
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Seoul Selection Web Site: http://www.seoulselection.com e-mail: hank@seoulselection.com tel: 734-9567 fax: 734-9563 |
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