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Seoul Selection Website Renewal
Online Magazine, Blog, Social Media, UCC and More!
Seoul Selection has completely renovated its online presence. Visitors to our website are now presented with several options, including our existing online shopping mall and our new and improved online content site, Seoul Selection Travel & Living. We are particularly proud of the latter, which not only serves as an online repository of the best content from our monthly travel and culture magazine SEOUL, but also as a comprehensive, interactive and --- most importantly --- dynamic travel and culture information site with a blog, UCC (user-created content) options and connections with social media like Facebook and Twitter. As soon as we get the equipment, we'll also be starting a regular podcast, too --- make room on your iPods now.
Anyway, we hope you visit our website and participate as we build it up and shake out the kinks. |
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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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Awesome 80s Prom
If you graduated from a US high school in the 1980s, or if you just want to pretend that you graduated from a US high school in the 1980s, this is definitely the ideal musical for you. Because this event, a rite of passage of quasi-mythical significance in the life of US teenagers, is now available to Korean club-goers. And they don't even have to graduate high school to get in! Having kicked off to an enthusiastic reception at Hongdae's H Club last December, "Awesome 80s Prom" moved on March 5 to King Club The Lounge in Itaewon. Before coming to Korea, the show was a hit in New York among both party-goers and media. It follows a novel formula where audience and actors mingle and become friends as the performance unfolds, all of them ostensibly guests at the same prom. Napoleon Dynamite's Idaho school prom was definitely the best in history, but "Awesome 80s Prom" probably comes in second place. (In which case, the one from "Back to the Future" must be third.) Anyway, here's your chance to get a lighthearted taste of the American dream that you've only ever seen in movies (unless you're from the USA, in which case you can give it a second go). VENUE: King Club the Lounge
DATE: Thru May 1, 8pm (Fri) / 7:30pm (Sat)
ADMISSION: 30,000 won
MORE INFORMATION: 1544-1681
GETTING THERE: Itaewon Station, Line 6, Exit 3.
Walk straight and turn right at Mr. Kebab. The club is on your left.
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The Moment
 A chance to see works by some of Korea's leading photographers on display in one place, "The Moment" is comprised of three sections entitled "City, a common space," "Nature, a haven for soul" and "You, the dearest hope." SkyArt gallery is located on the 60th floor of Yeouido's 63 City building, letting you enjoy panoramic views of Seoul as well as the photos. VENUE: 63 Sky Art, 63 Art Hall
DATE: Thru Jul 11
ADDMISSION: Adults: 12,000 won, Youths: 11,000 won, Children: 10,000 won
MORE INFORMATION: (02) 789-5663
GETTING THERE: Take the free shuttle bus from Yeouido Station, Line 5, Exit 5, Yeouinaru Station, Line 5, Exit 4, or Saetgang Station, Line 9, Exit 1.
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 Stones in His Pockets
Stones in His Pockets is a sad, hilarious and irresistible two-man show about the filming of a Hollywood epic in rural Ireland. Two extras on the film, Charlie and Jake, tell the story by taking on all the roles themselves. Much of the comedy of the play is derived from the efforts of the production crew to create the proper "Irish feel," a romanticized notion that often conflicts with the reality of daily life. After four successful years in the West End, a sensational run on Broadway, and a sell-out world tour, BH Productions is pleased to stage Stones in His Pockets for the first time in Korea in English. VENUE: Vin Vino (formerly Kabinett)
PERIOD : April 22~May 16 (call for exact dates and times)
ADMISSION: 16,000 won
MORE INFORMATION: 019-802-2474 or 016-695-4624. To reserve a spot, send an email to
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GETTING THERE: Itaewon, line 6, exit 2. Go to www.vinvino.co.kr for map, menu, etc.
(English and Korean)
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RASKB Tour to Andong  Join the Royal Asiatic Society for a tour of lovely Andong, the heartland of Korean Confucianism, and Buseoksa, one of the most beautiful temples in Korea. Highlights include Hahoe Village, Bongjeongsa Temple (home to Korea's oldest wooden building), the magnificent Confucian academy of Dosan Sowon, and, of course, Buseoksa Temple. VENUE: Andong and environs, Gyeongsangbuk-do
DATES: April 24~25, 2010
ADMISSION: 189,000 won for members and 209,000 won for non-members
MORE INFORMATION: Click here.
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 KFCC: My Swift Wandering --- Agustin Barios Mangore
The Korea Foundation Cultural Center presents a photo exhibition of some 30 images featuring the life of Agustin Barrios Mangore (1885~1944), a renowned Paraguayan guitarist and composer, from April 26 to 28 under the title of "My Swift Wandering - Agustin Barios Mangore." Although Agustin Barrios Mangore, called the erlking of guitar for his outstanding musical talent and performance, is still loved worldwide, his wandering life has scarcely been known to the public. The title of the exhibition, "My Swift Wandering" is quoted from the first line of "Bohemian," written in 1925, which was his farewell poem to his home country, Paraguay. Agustin Barrios Mangore was born in San Juan Bautista, Los Misiones, Paraguay, in 1885, and died in San Salvador, El Salvador, in 1944. Through the photos showing the musician since his youth, the exhibition will provides a good opportunity to trace the life of Agustin Barrios Mangore, reckoned as one of the best classical guitar composers and players in the 20th century. VENUE: The Korea Foundation Cultural Center
DATE: April 26~28
ADMISSION: Free
MORE INFORMATION: (02) 2151-6520/6514,
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GETTING THERE: City Hall Station, Line 2, Exit 9. Walk 5 minutes. The center is located inside of Joongang Ilbo bldg. |
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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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Motherhood
"Mother & Child," by Kim Dong-woo, at Gana Art Center in Pyeongchang-dong. Photo by Robert Koehler.
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Bella Coolla 63 Celebrates One Year - Bella Coolla 63, the outstanding Italian restaurant of the historic Astoria Hotel near Myeong-dong, is celebrating the first anniversary of its opening. Thru April 30, the eatery will be giving diners a small gift to mark the occasion. ANZAC Day - AustCham and the Kiwi Chamber would like to welcome you at their ANZAC Day Lunch on April 25. You need to RSVP by April 23. Enjoy great company, delicious food, a cold beer or two and the music of Ron Kingston, an Australian singer currently performing in Seoul. Click here for more information. Shinhan Bank's Seoul Global Center Opens - Shinhan Bank has launched its own Seoul Global Center on the first floor of Gwanghwamun's Seoul Finance Center. This is a branch specially made for foreigners, with financial consulting services for foreigners (individual/group), financial counsellings at your place of work (even for one person) and commemorative events such as special rates on currency exchange and interest rates. For more information, contact Deputy General Manager Jeon at (02) 773-3149 or 010-7275-9006. Mt. Bugaksan Hiking Routes Open - The last of Mt. Bugaksan's hiking routes will be opened to the public on Feb 27. Now it will be possible to hike from the Bukgak Skyway to the Bugak Haneul-gil. See this Korean newspaper article for a small map of the new routes.
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).
KFCC Films - The Korea Foundation Cultural Center runs regular screenings of both Korean and foreign films, with subtitles. In April, they'll be running Indonesian films and films with "fabulous OSTs". 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
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by the preceding Friday in order to appear in the following Tuesday's issue. 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
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. 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.
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Publisher: Hank Kim /
Editor: Robert Koehler /
Designer: Suh Su Kyoung / Website Manager: Ray Hong
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