Aug 27, 2013 / Issue No. 595

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The September issue of SEOUL, our monthly travel and culture magazine, is out and in stores now. In this issue of SEOUL, we take you to the trendy Gyeongnidan district, venture off to Korea’s “cultural capital” of Andong, talk with artist Kim Hyun-jung, enjoy some good Chuseok foods, and much, much more. And if that’s not enough, there’s always our Goings On Around Town, our broad-ranging roundup of the month’s concerts, festivals, performances and other events.

Around the Web

– President Park’s top policy advisor thinks we need to prepare to culturally integrate the two Koreas.

– Film is still central to Korea—Japan cultural exchange.

– Some Koreans aren’t happy about Vice’s poo wine video.

– So, why isn’t Korean literature read more overseas?

– Seoul has about 200,000 stray cats, and nobody really knows what to do with them.

– Photographer Kim Sungjin goes to far off Mt. Hambaeksan.

– That’s a lot of cabbage.

– Sunrise over Busan’s Cheongsapo.

– A beautiful garden of crape-myrtle in Damyang.

– Yours Truly took in the sunrise over the Hangang River and the sunset over Olympic Park.

Events

Enjoy an evening of Bach with violist Richard Yongjae O‘Neill’s ensemble DITTO. The festival will also be the last time pianist Ji-yong performs with the group—a member of the ensemble since 2009, he is leaving to concentrate on his solo career.

VENUE: Concert Hall, Seoul Arts Center

PERIOD: Aug 31–Sep 1

ADMISSION: KRW 30,000—80,000

MORE INFO: T. 1577-5266, www.sac.or.kr

GETTING THERE: Nambu Bus Terminal Station 남부터미널역 (Line 3), Exit 5. Transfer to shuttle bus, or green bus No. 4429.

VENUE: Hongdae area

PERIOD: Aug 29–Sep 14

MORE INFO: T. 02-325-8150, www.seoulfringefestival.net

GETTING THERE: Hongik University Station, Line 2

VENUE: Blue Square

PERIOD: Thru Nov 17

ADMISSION: VIP: KRW 130,000, R: KRW 110,000, S: KRW 80,000, A: KRW 60,000

—Tickets: http://ticket.interpark.com/global

MORE INFO: T. 02-541-3184, http://bluesquare.kr

GETTING THERE: Hangangjin Station (Line 6), Exit 2

Every Wednesday evening, the National Gugak Center hosts a performance of Korean traditional chamber music and dance. The four-man Daum Uri Sori Ensemble will perform on Sept 4

VENUE: National Gugak Center

DATES: Sep 4/11/25, 7:30pm

ADMISSION: KRW 10,000

MORE INFO: T. 02-580-3300, www.gugak.go.kr

GETTING THERE: Nambu Bus Terminal Station 남부터미널역 (Line 3), Exit 5. Transfer to maeul bus No. Seocho 12 or green bus No. 4429.

This special exhibit marks the 20th anniversary of the death of Ven. Sungchul, one of the most important figures in 20th century Korean Buddhism. Some 50 works of calligraphy and paintings based on the works and sayings of Sungchul will be on display. A photo exhibit is planned as well.

VENUE: Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum, Seoul Arts Center

PERIOD: Aug 30–Sep 15

MORE INFO: T. 02-2198-5372, www.sac.or.kr

GETTING THERE: Nambu Bus Terminal Station 남부터미널역 (Line 3), Exit 5. Transfer to shuttle bus, or green bus No. 4429.

Everyday Koreans

Notifications

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