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Don't Forget Dec 4!
Clothing Designer Jilkyungee Joins List of Sponsors
Have you marked Dec 4 on your calendars yet? If not, DO IT NOW, because you don't want to miss Seoul Selection's end-of-the-year Potlatch, a festival of sharing that will bring together Seoul's expat community, readers of SEOUL magazine, and Seoul Selection's long-standing supporters and patrons. Renowned Korean traditional clothing designer Jilkyungee has joined the list of participating sponsors, contributing 10 pieces of men's and women's clothing --- including tie-dye blouses and shirts --- worth some 290,000 won (29,000 won per piece). Modern Dental Clinic and favorite Korean brewer Kooksoondang will also be making contributions. Kiwi hiker Roger Shepherd, the author of our upcoming hiking travelogue "Baekdu Daegan," will be reciting a mountain poem --- it's sure to be an uplifting experience. Remember, all are welcome --- even if you've got nothing to share, stop by and brighten the evening with your presence. PLEASE, however, if you are going to attend, send an email to director@seoulselection.com with your name and how many people you are bringing with you --- we need to prepare food and drink. See this newsletter for more information on our end-of-the-year Potlatch celebration and the festivity program. Click here for the updated donators' list. Participating Sponsors (as of now) Dongju Mode, Eunha BNC, Gyedong Mananim, Jaseng Hospital of Oriental Medicine, Le Saint-Ex, Somerset Palace, Yoon Moonyoung, Astoria Hotel, Eunha BNC, Noreum Machi, Open Books, Jilkyungee, Kooksoondang, Modern Dental Clinic
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Mind-Body Restructuring Program
Healthy Living, the Hankyoreh Way
Want to recharge body and soul? The Hankyoreh's school of natural health will be hosting its Korean traditional retreat, "Hyu" MRP (Mind-Body Restructuring Program), from Dec 4 (Fri) to 6 (Sun) near Gapsa Temple in Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do. The MRP is the product of 10 years' research on the part of the Hankyoreh along with doctors, Oriental medicine doctors, nutritionists and meditation specialists, and seeks to provide physical and spiritual rejuvenation through good, food, traditional exercises, meditation, Korean massage, temple walks and relaxed breathing. It's a perfect program for city-slickers worn down from the urban grind. Cost: 250,000 won (but participants get individual rooms at a mountain inn) --- Seoul Selection is assisting, so send your payment via our bulk purchase page. For more information, call (02) 734-9567. |
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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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 A Pizza With Everything On It ... Literally If you don't like Asian food, Korea could be a tough place to live. The vast majority of restaurants are Korean, and the majority of those who aren't are either Chinese or Japanese, with the recipes changed to suit local tastes. Three exceptions to this are hamburger chains (such as McDonald's, and local versions such as Lotteria), family restaurants (such as Bennigan's and Outback), and restaurants serving Italian food (pizza and/or pasta). Of the three, the third is probably the most ubiquitous. When a type of food becomes internationally-popular, the country of origin loses control over how it is made in other countries. (Korea itself is an example, as the "kimoochi" served in Japan is slightly different from the kimchi of Korea.) Korea has taken particular liberties with pizza, since pizza lends itself very easily to additions. The end result has been that you can find almost anything on a pizza in Korea (e.g. chicken, crab, shrimp, potato, and the perennial favorite, corn). One blogger used this as inspiration to create a parody, the Noah's Ark Pizza, called such because it features "two of every creature known to science." [1] A few months ago, this fictional pizza almost came to life, as I had a pizza with the following: shrimp, olives, sweet potato, squid, green and red bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and bacon. The crust was utilized too, to house within it a sweet, cream cheese-like cream. I'm not saying that this is bad. In fact, it's fun to be treated to such a cornucopia of flavours in one single meal. Written by Richard Stansfield ( smaug1004@hotmail.com). The writer has been living and teaching English in Korea since 1996. Note: The views of the writer do not necessarily reflect the views of Seoul Selection. |
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Director Kook Su-ho's "Prince Hodong," to be performed at Seoul Arts Center on Nov 18---21 (7:30pm) and Nov 22 (3pm), adheres to the principle that "the most Korean of things are the most universal." Through the language of ballet, "Prince Hodong" tells a tragic tale of love, set in the ancient Korean kingdom of Goguryeo. Wonderful costume design by Jerome Kaplan beautifully captures the national spirit in this highlight performance by the Korea National Ballet. Admission: VVIP: 100,000 won, VIP: 80,000 won, R: 60,000 won, S: 40,000 won, A: 20,000 won, B: 10,000 won, C: 5,000 won. More Information: (02) 587-6181. Getting There: Nambu Bus Terminal Station, Line 3, Exits 4 & 5. Walk 5---10 minutes or take shuttle bus, bus No. 12 or bus No. 4429.
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Held in the historic Imjingak Square near the DMZ, the Paju Jangdan Bean Festival (Nov 20---22) celebrates one of Paju's most celebrated agricultural products, the bean. Grown in the pristine Jangdan region, the beans are of such high quality that they were served to the kings of Joseon. The festival will feature cultural performances, bean cuisine (including soy milk), cooking contests and, of course, sales of bean products. More Information: (031) 940-5281, 5288, http://kong.paju.go.kr. Getting There: Nokbeon Station, Line 3, Exit 1. Board bus No. 9710 and get off at Munsan Bus Terminal. Transfer to bus No. 94 and get off at Imjingak.
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Cellist Hanna Chang will be performing at Seoul Arts Center on Nov 21 (8pm). One of the greatest cellists of her young generation and a prodigy who won the Fifth Rostropovich International Cello Competition at age 11, Chang will be performing cello sonatas by Johannes Brahms. Admission: VIP: 110,000 won, R: 99,000 won, S: 77,000 won, A: 55,000 won, B: 33,000 won. More Information: (02) 749-1300. Getting There: Nambu Bus Terminal Station, Line 3, Exits 4 & 5. Walk 5---10 minutes or take shuttle bus, bus No. 12 or bus No. 4429.
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Korean music fans will want to see Noon Recital with Hwang Byung-ki at the National Theater of Korea on Nov 24 (11am). Musical aficionados will appreciate the National Orchestra of Korea's gugak renditions of "Memories" and "Sing, Sing, Sing." As always, there will be explanations by renowned Korean musician Hwang Byung-ki. Admission: 10,000 won. More Information: (02) 2280-4115~6. Getting There: Take shuttle bus at Dongguk Univ. Station, Line 3, Exit 2 or yellow bus No. 2 at Exit 6.
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The Royal Asiatic Society will be touring the Mt. Seoraksan area on Nov 21---22. Most tourists visiting Soraksan National Park go only to the more frequently visited sights of Outer Sorak, and are unaware of the beautiful and remote Inner Sorak range. Inner Sorak is wilder, more natural, and little touched by man --- truly an undiscovered natural paradise. Cost: 179,000 won (members), 199,000 won (non-members). More Information: click here.
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Organized by the Embassy of the Argentine Republic in Seoul, five Argentine films will be screened at the KF Cultural Center Cinema Room from November 23 to 28. Films are subtitled in English. All film viewings are open to the public, and admission is free. Click here for more information, including schedule.
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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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Seagulls
Seagulls follow the boat back from Incheon's Palmi-do Island. Photo by Robert Koehler.
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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 November, the KFCC will be screening black comedies, Hungarian films and movies from Argentina. 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 Shin Jiwon at sense@seoulselection.com or Hank Kim at hankinseoul@gmail.com. Of you can give us a ring at (02) 734-9567. 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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