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Documentary Explores Why Food Matters
Are you sick, overweight, tired, depressed, looking old before your time – or just want to stay healthy and happy? You might want to see this film, next screening free on 11 August at Suji’s in Itaewon.
FOODMATTERS is a hard hitting, fast paced look at our current state of health. Find out what works, what doesn’t, and what ís killing you. Being informed about the choices you have for you and your family’s health may well just save a life.
St. Petersburg State Ballet on Ice
Theater & Dance August 5th – 11th Step inside the marvelous world of fairy tales with this thrilling performance by the St. Petersburg State Ballet on Ice. This combination figure skating and ballet troupe may force you to think outside of your box seats. Founded in 1967 by scouting talented ballerinas and figure skaters [...]
Bands and BBQ This Saturday at Suji’s
This Saturday, Suji’s Restaurant located conveniently between Itaewon and Noksapyeong stations brings you a great mix of music and munchies. Rock band The Odds Against with guests Brigitte Benecke and Austin Kaufmann will bring their eclectic groove to the stage from 7 – 9 pm with instruments including the mandolin, guitar, harmonica, and cello. At [...]
Finding Hongeo. The Korean delicacy that might make you cry
Words and shots by Matt Crawford The skate, known in Korea as hongeo (홍어), is a flat, kite-shaped fish with a fleshy pink complexion. From some angles, it looks like a sea creature with heat rash. The flavor of both raw hongeo and hongeo boiled in soup is as singular as its appearance. Like shark [...]
Free Tickets to Blue Spirit Party in Busan
10 Magazine joins up with Blue Spirit to offer readers FREE TICKETS to this weekend’s party. Be among the first twenty to email your full name and phone number to dc@10magazine.asia by Thursday at midnight, and you will be added to the guest list! Through helping bring world-famous DJs such as Benny Benassi and Armin [...]
Your Favorite Hangout Spot in Korea – Reader’s 10 Open Thread!
When the working day is done, where do you go to have fun? Seoul has a wealth of options, from the indie atmosphere of Hongdae to the international vibe of Itaewon. Folks down in Busan can hang out at Haeundae or head over to Seomyeon. Gwangju’s got Chungjangno, Daegu’s got downtown, and Daejeon’s got Yusong. [...]
Mokpo Ocean Culture Festival
July 30th – August 3rd Mokpo puts its nickname “city of lights” and its position on the coast to good use with this colorful festival lit up by fireworks going off above the coast. The five days of the festival are filled with tons of events including the Ocean Fountain Concert, Korea B-Boy Festival, and [...]
FREE: Sky Bar Opening Night in Itaewon
The bar’s opening night will be the 30th of this month, and besides the usual drink specials, they’ll be handing out a free cocktail to everyone for the no-cover opening. Now that’s a hard one to pass up.
Yeongwol Donggang River Festival
July 30th – August 3rd Donggang river snakes through Yeongwol and is a popular rafting destination known for its pristine beauty. During this festival you can participate in sports like hang gliding and water rafting or traditional Korean activities like raft making. Try catching trout with your bare hands. There is also a water play [...]
Hamilton Hotel Pool Party: Have fun in the sun without leaving the city.
Words and shots by Kyle Burton Heading to the coast for a relaxing beach holiday is a great option for those who have the time, but if you’re too busy for a getaway than look no further than the heart of Seoul. At the Hamilton Hotel in Itaewon you’ll find a daily rooftop pool party [...]
High Heel Trash Service
If you’ve been in Korea long enough to notice peoples shoes, you’re sure to have observed the overwhelming population of high heels. Not only are there more pumps than a girl would know what to do with, but if you stop and listen… you can hear the pitter-patter of ladies walking, jogging, running, dancing, jumping, leaping, spinning, sliding, galloping, marching and probably moonwalking in high heels. They wear them everywhere! Seriously.
Book Review: Summer Blockbuster Sequels
As this issue of 10 Magazine goes to print, we should be in the middle of another hot and humid Korean summer–an excellent time to stay indoors and read (when you’re not at one of the water parks we reviewed). This month we offer our “Summer Blockbuster Sequel” issue, which offers recommendations for follow-up works [...]
Hold That Sound – A Fundraiser for HOPE
HOPE has worked with a few concert promoters to help bring together Korean and foreign bands for a July 24th event that will take place in 3 of the best clubs in Hongdae - DGBD, Ta, and Freebird. Price to get in will be 10,000 won. This will get you in to **ALL THREE CLUBS** With admission, [...]
Yeonggwang Mud Marathon Festival
July 31st – August 1st Running on the beach, especially in the mud, is challenging to say the least. Try the 5 km and 10 km courses at Chilsan Beach on August 1st. There are other mud-related events such as a mud treasure hunt, mud eel fishing, and mud face painting. Still not enough mud? [...]
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Sports and Fitness
Hamilton Hotel Pool Party: Have fun in the sun without leaving the city.
Words and shots by Kyle Burton Heading to the coast for a relaxing beach holiday...
Yeonggwang Mud Marathon Festival
July 31st – August 1st Running on the beach, especially in the mud, is challenging...
Words by David Wills Travelers tired of being crushed in the subway or stuck in...
Tom Clark, author of our June article on the World Cup, has been on the scene writing...
Jeju Jungmun Beach International Surfing Festival
Photo provided by Jibong Koo, blog.naver.com/gucciboy79 July 2nd – 4th Break out...
Cheongju Hosts Next Leg of Rugby Series
Words by Kurt Taogaga, shot by Robin Ash Cheongju’s Chungbuk National University...
So they did it! Not the easy way, mind you. A win over Nigeria would have made ...
Words by Tom Clark Another fantastic turn out from the Korean fans helped add to...
Words by Tom Clark It’s been an eventful start to the 2010 World Cup. South...
2010 FIFA World Cup Group Stage Match Schedule in Korea Time
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South Korea, South Africa, and Soccer
Join the Red Devils to Support Korea’s World Cup Bid After a disappointing...
AFN’s “Korea on Location” – Brand New Episode!
Check out some youngsters on their spring break at Seoulland. Follow some airmen...
Football fans! The World Cup is just around the corner. Can’t wait? Well, if...
June 9th – 13th If you’re feeling a little nautical, consider visiting this...
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Multicultural Food District: Ansan Station (Line 4)
Words and shots by Matthew Crawford Mural located in Meeting Square Sadang Station:...
Review of the Banyan Tree Club & Spa, Seoul
Here’s a review of my complimentary stay at the brand new Banyan Tree Club...
Fun in the Sun Part I: Theme Parks and Zoos
Edited by Shirley Hwang and David Carruth Summer is finally here, and there’s never...
Suburban Comfort: Ilsan-gu in Goyang-si
Words and shots by Aaron Brown Clockwise: La Festa Shopping Mall, Tree in Lake Park,...
Korea’s National Parks, Mountains, and Trails
Words by John Scheid Korea teems with hundreds of impressive mountains, and whether...
Edited by Dami Kang and David Carruth Ready to grab your gear and head out on your...
Words by Sonia Knapp Nanji Campground Whether camping is integral to your life, you...
Learn About the Four River Restoration Project
Want to get a first-hand look at what is happening to the rivers under the Four Rivers...
Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherry Blossom Festivals
shot by Simon Bond (Because of the sinking of the Cheonam corvette as well as the...
Bullfighting Sans the Blood and Gore
Bullfighting in Korea dates back over a thousand years, to well before the beginnings...
Article and pictures provided by Chris Backe. For more of Chris’s excellent...
February 20th Few foreigners in Korea have heard of Geoje Island, the second largest...
Sure, a wilting rose from the corner florist and burgers à deux at the local Lotteria...
Bulguk-sa (Bulguk Temple) As evening descends just outside downtown Gyeongju, long...
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