Isang Yun Concert
September 12th Mistrusted during his life and admired after his death, classical composer Isang Yun is a testament to the tragedy of the Korean War. He was abducted by South Korean agents while living in West Germany and would have been executed as a spy had Western musicians not intervened. He spent the rest of [...]
10 Magazine Foreigner’s Day with FC Seoul
The World Cup may be over, but more football fun may be closer than you think. At 10 Magazine Foreigner’s Day with FC Seoul, you get food and booze to go with admission to a match with one of the hottest football teams in Korea. If the K-League were Major League Baseball, FC Seoul would [...]
The Gwangju Biennale: 10,000 Lives
Words by Hughie Samson The eighth Gwangju Biennale, which opens on September 3rd, presents a compelling investigation of the relationships which bind people to images and images to people. The exhibition is named 10,000 Lives (만인보) after a thirty-volume epic poem conceived of by Korean author Eun Ko while in solitary confinement for his participation [...]
Sangre Flamenca: Flamenco Dance Musical
September 8th – 12th “Sangre” means blood, and this flamenco performance will be infused with all the red-blooded passion of Latin dance and the Gypsy spirit. The performers are Spanish dancing duo Rojas and Rodriguez and their flamenco troupe Nuevo Ballet Español, which has toured in countries such as the United States, Great Britain, and [...]
Early Registration and Other KOTESOL News
English teachers who are interested in sharpening their teaching skills will want to keep abreast of developments in KOTESOL, the organization for TESOL teachers in Korea. Read on for the latest updates or head to the website or Facebook page for more. PAC2010 International Conference Registration is now open. Register early, save W10,000 and avoid [...]
9/3 Clubbing Pick – Blatta and Inesha
FOR THE KIDS WHO LIKE IT LOUD! Hailing from Sicily, Blatta and Inesha are the dons of the Italian dance scene right now. Young, imaginative, and contemporary, these guys are actively evolving the current trends of electro. It comes as no surprise then that, with help from their fellow natives The Bloody Beetroots and The [...]
The Seoul Drum Festival
September 4th – 30th If you’re looking for a little rhythm, the Seoul Drum Festival may be just what you need. On the main stage, the headlining performances (9/24 – 9/26) feature twenty teams from Korea and seven teams from countries including India, Japan, and France. But why remain a spectator when you can join [...]
Tea for Two Hosts Fundraiser for Orfanato
Once under-privileged children are given basic necessities like education, health care and love, there are no limits to their potential. Charlie Decker recognized this fact and joined efforts with the Orfanato Niños de Cristo in La Romana, Domincan Republic to create The Charles Decker Foundation. Orfanato Niños de Cristo, financially funded by The Charles Decker Foundation [...]
Meet and Greet Night with Irish Association of Korea
The Irish Association of Korea is holding a special meet and greet night in the Wolfhound pub on September 4. For all who are interested in all things Irish, or would just like to come out for a pint and a chat!
Jaseng Hospital & Herbal Medicine Dispensary Tour
Jaseng Hospital, the premiere Oriental medical hospital specializing in non-surgical spine and joint disorders, is now offering monthly tours of the main hospital complex in Apgujeong and the Jaseng Herbal Medicine Dispensary in Sungnam. The tours will provide a rare opportunity to gain a greater understanding of Oriental medicine from an insider’s perspective. Participants will [...]
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