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Around the Web A miscellany of high-quality hyperlinks from the week, courtesy of SEOUL editor-in-chief Robert Koehler. – 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 DITTO Encore Recital 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. The 16th Seoul Fringe Festival Seoul’s biggest independent art festival, Seoul Fringe Festival has been held annually since 1998. It is a space where alternative art and culture is produced and exchanged. It also creates a rich cultural ground through open and democratic participation. About 140 individual artists and artistic groups will be participating in this year’s festival, the theme of which is “Meeting People Through Art.” VENUE: Hongdae area PERIOD: Aug 29–Sep 14 MORE INFO: T. 02-325-8150, www.seoulfringefestival.net GETTING THERE: Hongik University Station, Line 2 Notre Dame De Paris Featuring an all-star Korean cast, including former SES lead vocalist Bada in the role of Esmeralda, the Korean language version of the hit Franco-Canadian musical returns after a four-year absence. Based on the novel by Victor Hugo, the musical tells the tale of the hunchback Quasimodo and the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda. 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 Pungnyu Sanbang 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. Special Exhibition Memorial for Ven. Sungchul 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 Mt. Hallasan   Hallasan dominates the landscape of Jeju-do. Photo by Arnab Sen. *Click the photo to see a full-size version at our website. NOTE: If you have a photo you would like to see in our Everyday Koreans section, please sent it to story@seoulselection.com. Photos should be AT LEAST 950px wide. Send a one-line bio, too. Notifications Tell Us About ‘Your Korea’: If you’re a longtime resident of Korea and would like to share your story in KOCIS’s KOREA Magazine, shoot an email with your story idea to book@seoulselection.com. Looking for Translators – Seoul Selection is looking for a few good translators (Korean to English) for general translation work. 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There are several English-language newspapers widely distributed throughout South Korea. Korean magazines written in English, local specialist publications and international magazines are also available. Additionally, the numerous blogs and expat websites provide an enormous source on anything you’d like to know about Korea.

[box_dark]1. Newspapers[/box_dark]

Printed newspapers

The Korea Times

One of the largest-circulation English-language newspapers in Korea. Well-regarded for its up-to-date services on foreign and business news, including economy and finance.
KRW 1.000 a copy.
koreatimes.co.kr/

The Korea Herald
Another major English-language Korean newspaper, is currently being distributed in over 80 countries around the world.
KRW 1.000 a copy.
koreaherald.com/

JoongAng Daily and International Herald Tribune
Quality newspaper providing daily, culture and human interest stories. Also it reports in depth on the foreign community in Korea including business coverage and social activities.
The paper is affiliated with International Herald Tribune, which is distributed along with the JoongAng Daily.
KRW 2,000 a copy.
koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/

Jeju Weekly
Weekly newspaper from island of Jeju.
jejuweekly.com

Online newspapers

Access to articles is free, unless stated otherwise.

Digital Chosunilbo
Online presentation of the Korean daily The Chosun Ilbo.
english.chosun.com/

Dong-a Ilbo
Online service providing Korean news in multiple languages (English, Japanese, Chinese).
english.donga.com/

The Hankyoreh
Independent and progressive newspaper, committed to journalistic freedom, democracy, peaceful coexistence and national reconciliation between South and North Korea.
The newspaper’s ownership is quite unique, too: it’s not part of business conglomerate like many other newspapers, but it’s owned by about 62,000 shareholders who joined the original drive for the paper’s inception.
english.hani.co.kr

The Kyunghyang Shimun
This newspaper investigates activities of the government and Chaebols (conglomerates). They are monitoring abuses of human rights and violations of personal freedom.
english.khan.co.kr/

Yonhap News Agency
Major Korean news service, delivering news to customers, newspapers, broadcasting firms, government agencies and many more. News items range from politics to entertainment.
english.yonhapnews.co.kr/

The Seoul Times
Online English newspaper for foreigners in Korea.
theseoultimes.com

The Korea Economic Daily
Economic newspaper, mostly read by Korean office workers and university students.
english.hankyung.com/

MK Business News (Maeil Business newspaper)
Business newspaper.
news.mk.co.kr/english/

Daily NK
Newspaper with a focus on the future of North Korea. Daily NK sees the people of North Korea as separate from their regime and emphasizes a peaceful unification with South Korea based on democracy and the realization of human rights.
dailynk.com/english/

Korea IT News
Most prominent daily newspaper specializing information technology in Korea, for the purpose of providing a variety of IT portal services on the internet.
english.etnews.com/

Dynamic Busan
Online news on Busan
dynamic.busan.go.kr

Foreign news on Korea:

Asia Times (online newspaper) – Korea section
Publications that report on and examine geopolitical, political, economic and business issues. Look at these issues from an Asian perspective, as opposed to a Western one.
atimes.com/atimes/Korea.html

South Korea News.Net
This online newspaper assembles news on the South Korea area, including stories from around the region and beyond.
southkoreanews.net/

Seoul Daily
Media community that collects news articles from all over the world. Is part of The World News (WN) Network
seouldaily.com/

South Korea News – Ein News (subscription)
Industry, business, and political news.
Subscription: $ 49.95 a month.
world.einnews.com/country/southkorea

Official News:

Korean Government Homepage
Official news, articles on Korean culture and history, paintings, music, and more.
korea.net/

[box_dark]2. Magazines[/box_dark]

Printed Magazines

SEOUL Magazine
Monthly travel and culture magazine that provides in-depth reporting on living in Korea, on travelling, events and cultural news.
magazine.seoulselection.com/

KOREA Magazine
This magazine, published by the Korean Culture and Information Service, provides general information with an emphasis on Korean policy.
korea.net/Resources/Publications/KOREA-Magazines

10Mag
A monthly lifestyle magazine that focuses on activities for the foreign community. All kinds of leisure activities are covered such as exhibitions, concerts, sporting events, dining, nightlife, travel.
10mag.com

Groove Korea
Monthly magazine that covers a range of topics including community, music, sports, travel and food.
groovekorea.com/

Koreana
A quarterly magazine on Korean art and culture. The magazine also deals with other subjects such as the environment and lifestyle.
koreana.or.kr

Korea Post
Monthly magazine on economy and business, agriculture, tourism and society activities. There’s a section dedicated to women as well.
koreapost.com

Global Asia
The print edition of Global Asia is published quarterly, while the internet edition is updated continuously with new articles and contributions.
Global Asia is a publication of the East Asia Foundation, founded in Seoul, and its aim is to give voice to the global dimension of what’s happening in Asia through providing a platform for distinguished thinkers, policymakers, political leaders and business people to debate the most important issues in Asia today.
globalasia.org/

BusinessKorea
Monthly magazine on Korea’s business, economic and financial worlds directed to Korea watchers overseas as well as Korea’s own top decision-makers and business circles.
businesskorea.net/

Eloquence
A monthly art magazine for and about creators that deals with photography, fashion, design, sound, video and many more.
eloquence.co.kr/‎

Art & Seoul
Fairly new non-periodical arts magazine that offers coverage of anything art-, music-, or design-related in Seoul.
artandseoulmag.com

K-Soul Magazine
Quarterly magazine on Korean pop culture (K-pop), with reviews of K-pop concerts, information about going to live shows, drama information, filming locations, and guides for how to take part in the hallyu wave culture.
ksoulmag.com

Busan Haps
Bi-monthly print magazine that provides the reader with the most up-to-date events, attractions, restaurants and nightlife around Busan.
busanhaps.com

Online Magazines

Korea Focus
Monthly webzine, featuring commentaries and essays on Korean politics, economy, society and culture, as well as relevant international issues.
koreafocus.or.kr/

WorknPlay Magazine
As the name suggests, this online magazine provides a free job search facility but maintains an up-to-date entertainment guide too. Essential information for expatriates and short-term visitors is given as well.
worknplay.co.kr/

[box_dark]3. Television and Radio[/box_dark]

Arirang TV and Radio (English, Chinese, Spanish, Korean, Arabic, Russian, Vietnamese, Indonesian)
This government-funded broadcaster provides news and entertainment on Korea for the international community.
arirang.co.kr

KBS World TV and World Radio (Korean Broadcasting System) (English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Spain, German, Other)
Public broadcaster providing informative and entertaining programs to the audience.
english.kbs.co.kr/tv

SBS (Seoul Broadcasting System) (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)
Apart from its function as public broadcaster it also distributes a range of corporate channels throughout Korea.
global.sbs.co.kr/en/main/main.htm

AFN (American Forces Network) Pacific
Popular entertainment programs and command internal information networks used by the United States Armed Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS).
test.afnpacific.net/Home.aspx

EBS (Educational Broadcasting System) TV and Radio
Broadcasts educational contents for every age
global.ebs.co.kr/eng

TBS (Traffic Broadcasting System) Radio
24-hour English radio for citizens of Seoul and surrounding areas, on local information, current affairs, entertainment and culture.
tbs.seoul.kr/ENG/

SkyLife (Korean and English)
Digital satellite broadcaster that provides over 150 specialized channels from anywhere in the country of movies, education, children’s programming, sports, news and music with high definition picture and sound.
skylife.co.kr/eng

MBC (Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation) TV and Radio
Public broadcaster both active in Korea as in about 30 foreign countries.
aboutmbc.imbc.com/english/

[box_dark]4. Blogs[/box_dark]

When it comes to blogs on Korea, it seems like the choice is never-ending.
The following blogs are among the best rated expat-blogs:

– On the Seoul Searching blog by Mimsie Ladner you can find articles on destinations, travel tips, shopping, entertainment, culture, events, food and people. Mimsie’s blog is appealing for the eye and is – not unimportant – well organized.
myseoulsearching.com/

– Written by Seoul Selection’s own magazine editor Robert J. Koehler, The Marmot’s Hole presents a healthy crossroads of Korea and the Western world. Robert maintains a vigilant eye on Korean media as well as western perspectives. Apart from political, social and media matters, the author also does travel-related photo essays from time to time.
rjkoehler.com/

– If you want to consult a blog on Korean food, ZenKimchi is the place to be.
The experienced team of writers and experts working on ZenKimchi has been consulted for and has written for media such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and several Korean journals.
zenkimchi.com/

– Chris in South Korea (although he recently left South Korea) is packed with information and is an excellent resource for any expat.
chrisinsouthkorea.com/

– Run by a young Canadian married couple, Eat Your Kimchi is the place to go for information on K-pop and quirky videos on life in Korea. Although their quirkiness can be a little too much at times, their enthusiasm is contagious.
eatyourkimchi.com

– Named the “Best Korean Travel and Culture Blog” by the Korea Tourism Organization, Discovering Korea by Matt Kelley is definitely worth a look around. It’s an excellent source of information for travel destinations in and outside of Seoul.
discoveringkorea.com/

[box_dark]5. Other useful websites[/box_dark]

– Galbijim Wiki is a collaborative Wiki community which holds almost thousand articles of advice on living, working, and traveling in Korea.
wiki.galbijim.com/Main_Page

– Korea4expats is a very detailed and informative website, providing virtually everything one needs to know on living and working in Korea.
korea4expats.com/

– AngloINFO, similar to Korea4expats, holds a great amount of information on living, working and other things you need to know in Korea.
seoul.angloinfo.com/

– Koreabridge serves as an information- and community-portal for all of Korea. It collects already existing Korea-related content and also provides a space for the users to add some information themselves.
koreabridge.net

– The Official Korean Tourism Organization provides a great deal of useful information on its website. Admittedly, you might have to do some additional research yourself – sometimes the links to other websites or contact information isn’t up to date – but the website’s basically a travel guide on its own.
The website is available in other languages apart from Korean and English: Chinese, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Thai and Arabic are provided as well.
english.visitkorea.or.kr

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EAT>
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BUY>
Unlike the other stores handling mostly “hippie” merchandise, Platform Place and STYLE NANDA, for men and women respectively, carry pricier import brands and fashion items like shoes, casual wear, books, bags, and cosmetics.

SEE>
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FYI>
Tourist Information Center: T. 02-323-2240, 02-3153-6740
(Seogyo-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul | 서울시 서대문구 서교동)

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Letters from Joseon: 19th Century of Korea through the Eyes of an American Ambassador’s Wife

Dec 2012 | 432 pages

Softcover | 19,000 won

Available at Seoul Selection Bookshop (www.seoulselection.com) and Kyobo Book Center

LETTERS FROM JOSEON

An interview with writer and historical researcher Robert Neff

SEOUL Magazine got to talk with historical researcher Robert Neff, author of Seoul Selection’s recently released Letters from Joseon: 19th Century Korea through the Eyes of an American Ambassador’s Wife.

SEOUL: What was the inspiration for your book?

Neff: Professor Lew Young-ick and I were at a Royal Asiatic Society presentation and he told me that he had copies of the American ambassador’s correspondence with his family back in the United States, and he wanted to know if I wanted to do anything with it.

And so after about a year he finally presented me with a box of about 750 pages of photocopied images of a microfilm from the United States… That’s what inspired me. Wanting to see material that wasn’t in the original diplomatic dispatches.

SEOUL: What was the most enjoyable part of putting the book together?

Neff: Every time I found something that wasn’t published before. It gave me a thrill. Reading the gossip—you have to remember she was an elderly woman. Most of the correspondence you read from that time is very cleansed. Everyone was afraid of offending everybody, so you never really got the whole story on anything. But this is between her and her family, so she could talk truthfully.

SEOUL: What about the most difficult thing?

Neff: Transcribing the 750 pages of arthritic-plagued handwriting. That was horrible.

SEOUL: What should readers take away from your book?

Neff: What Seoul was like during that very torrid time. Everything was in turmoil. Everything was in question. I think you gain a sense of the uncertainty through her writing.

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