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If you're interested in the Hankyoreh's Korean traditional retreat, "Hyu" MRP (Mind-Body Restructuring Program), to be held Dec 4---6 near Gongju's Gapsa Temple (introduced in last week's newsletter), we're still signing people up. Cost: 250,000 won --- send your payment via our bulk purchase page. For more information, call (02) 734-9567. |
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Go Home Enriched from Seoul Selection's Potlatch
Nobody Goes Home Empty-handed!
There is something for everyone at Dec 4's Potlatch (6---9pm), Seoul Selection's end-of-the-year celebration of sharing. With sponsors donating prizes both large and small and participants bringing countless goodies for barter, nobody will go home empty-handed. Good times are guaranteed for all! Communications company POSTelink has joined the giving by contributing an air cleaner (valued at 280,000 won!), which can be YOURS if you take part in the night's raffle. IMPORTANT: If you are planning to attend, please, PLEASE send an email to director@seoulselection.com. Include your name and how many people you're bringing. We're preparing food and drink, so we need to know how many people are showing up! 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, POSTelink
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SEOUL December Issue OUT!
Jamsil, Incheon Bridge and More
Run to the bookstores and pick up your copy of the December issue of SEOUL, Seoul Selection's monthly travel and culture magazine. This month, SEOUL explores the Jamsil area and Olympic Park, checks out Incheon Bridge and takes the boat to Palmi-do, talks with Korean ice hockey star Kim Ki-sung, and much, much more. Of course, there's also 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 too busy to stop by the shop, you can always subscribe and we'll deliver it to your doorstep.
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Mom's Citrus Tea
The Sweet Taste of Namhae in Your Cup
What winter beverage tastes great and is great for you? Why, " Mom's Citron Tea," of course! Made from organically grown citrons (Korean: yuja) picked from the orchard of the Seoul Selection CEO's in-laws in lovely Namhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, "Mom's Citron Tea" is robustly flavorful and packed with vitamin C, just what your body needs when the cold winds of winter blow. Packed in durable plastic jars. Price: 15,000 won. Pick up a jar for yourself or someone you love --- you won't regret it. NOTE: Domestic order only because of international restrictions on food. |
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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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To celebrate the growing number of multicultural families in Korea, CGV theaters in Daehangno, Ansan, Guro and Incheon will be hosting a "multicultural film festival" on Nov 26---29 (Daehangno), Dec 3--6 (Ansan), Dec 10---11 (Guro) and Dec 17---18 (Incheon). Some 14 films from 14 countries, including China, Vietnam, Russia, Turkey and Thailand, are on the program, including the Vietnamese film "Owl and the Sparrow." Tickets are 6,000 won. Call up the individual theaters for more details.
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AustCham and the Salvation Army Korea are joining forces to organize a collection of pre-loved clothing and household items in the Seoul area on Saturday, Nov 28. AustCham members, colleagues and friends are invited to contribute to the group donation of pre-loved clothing and household goods for the Salvation Army. The Salvo's will then distribute them to needy families or sell them in their thrift stores throughout Korea. You can donate pre-loved clothing and shoes, toys, books and CDs, kitchenware, lines and bedding, household items and non-perishable foods. For more information and how you can donate, click here.
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See the NCKTPA's "Hwang Jini" on Nov 26---27 (7:30pm) and Nov 28---29 (5pm). An icon of Korean traditional culture, Hwang Jini was the most famous of old Korea's gisaeng, or female entertainers, and a renowned poet in her own right. Here she is reborn in the form of poetry, calligraphy, painting, music, song and dance, courtesy the NCKTPA. This performance focuses on her intimate friendship with the scholar Seo Gyeong-deok and the folk songs of the Seoul/Gyeonggi-do region. See the NCKTPA's Folk Music Troupe, Dance Troupe, Court Music Troupe and Theater Troupe at their very best. Admission: S: 30,000 won, A: 20,000 won, B: 10,000 won. More Information: (02) 580-3333. Getting There: Nambu Bus Terminal Station, Line 3, Exit 5. Transfer to green bus No. 12 or 4429.
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Haegeum (Korean fiddle) virtuoso Kang Eun-il, renowned for her daring cross-over work blending Korean traditional music and Western genres such as jazz, classical and pop, will be performing with her Haegeum Plus band at the the NCKTPA on Tuesday, Dec 1 (7:30pm). The concert marks a decade of music from Haegeum Plus. Admission: 10,000---20,000 won. More Information: (02) 786-1442. Getting There: Nambu Bus Terminal Station, Line 3, Exit 5. Transfer to green bus No. 12 or 4429.
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The CJ Culture Foundation will be holding the 2nd CJ Picture Book Festival at the Korea Foundation Cultural Center from Nov 23 through Dec 24 (10am---6pm). Supported by the Korea Foundation, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the Korean Publishers' Association, the exhibition will present 100 works for the New Publication Category and 50 for the Illustration Category, selected from hundreds of works submitted by publishers and artists from around the world. Kveta Pacovska, popular with children worldwide for her illustrated books, will be invited to the exhibition to introduce her unique three-dimensional picture books that engage all five senses. Special events to be held in conjunction with the exhibition include a picture book forum, picture book animation screenings and a picture book library. Admission: 5,000 won (adults), 3,000 won (children). More Information: www.cjbook.org, 02-338-6672, info@cjbook.org.
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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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Stretching
Working out at Olympic Park. Photo by Ryu Seunghoo.
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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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