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• Published Nov 26, 2015 3:03 PM KST
• Updated Nov 26, 2015 3:03 PM KST

‘The Magic Flute’

Dec. 4-6

Guro Arts Valley Theater

Musical performance group Taroo will stage “The Magic Flute” from Dec. 4 to 6 at Guro Arts Valley Theater.

“The Magic Flute” is one of the most renowned operas composed by Mozart. Taroo will perform a “gugak” (traditional Korean music) rendition. Seats will be arranged in a circle surrounding the stage, just like a traditional gukak stage.

The theater is close to exit 4 of Daerim Station, subway line 2. Tickets cost 25,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2029-1722 or visit www.guroartsvalley.or.kr.

‘Arirang, Knocking on the Heart of World’

National Gukak Center

Dec. 15-17

“Arirang, Knocking on the Heart of the World” will be performed at the National Gugak Center from Dec. 15 to 17.

Under the theme of “Arirang,”

a popular folk song, over 300 artists from diverse genres and countries will stage their interpretations. This includes not only traditional gukak artists, but also jazz, classic, K-pop and hip hop performances. Dancers will join as well, such as b-boy crew Gamblerz and popping crew Animation.

The hall is closest to exit 1 of Bangbae Station, subway line 2. Tickets cost 50,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2246-0071.

‘Midday Pansori’

Sejong Chamber Hall

Dec. 19

Midday Pansori is held every third Thursday of the month through December at the Sejong Chamber Hall with a different theme each time. The performance aims to draw audiences of all generations with its reinterpretations of traditional Korean music.

The Dec. 19 performance will be “Heungbu and Nolbu Split a Gourd in Two,” based on the traditional pansori “Heungbuga,” a didactic story of Heungbu and Nolbu. “Heungbuga” is considered the most popular pansori story of all time.

Tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, call (02) 399-1000 or visit www.sejongpac.or.kr.

‘Geumsijo Golden Phoenix’

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts*

Dec. 17

“Geumsijo Golden Phoenix” will be performed at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 17.

The performance is based on the novel “Geumsijo” by Lee Mun-yeol in 1981. Lee expressed his views about what true art is by describing differing artistic viewpoints between the two main characters Go-juk and Seok-dam.

The hall is close to exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station, subway line 5. Tickets cost 10,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, call (02) 399-1188 or visit www.sejongpac.or.kr.

‘A New Name in a Digital World, Code-Named Hangeul: D55C AE00’

National Hangeul Museum

Through Jan. 31, 2016

The National Hangeul Museum hosts the special exhibition “A New Name in a Digital World, Code-Named Hangeul: D55C AE00” through Jan 31, 2016 to celebrate its first anniversary.

This exhibition will display how the code, typewriter, corpuses, fonts and software were developed, the principle behind the informatization of the Korean language, and the meaning of Korean dictionaries.

The museum is near exit 2 of Ichon Station, subway line 4. For more information, visit www.hangeul.go.kr or call (02) 2124-6322.

‘Neolithic Culture in Korea’

The National Museum of Korea

The National Museum of Korea is hosting an exhibition titled “Neolithic Culture in Korea” that runs from Oct. 20 to Jan. 31, 2016.

During this prolific time in early human and technological development, the Neolithic Era witnessed the beginning of agriculture, which spawned a true revolution. Human beings during this period began to display signs of cultural and behavioral progression, which included the use of wild and domestic crops and domestication of animals for farm use.

In terms of cultural development, Neolithic societies — especially in the East Asian region — began to produce pottery and carvings, which preceded the later bounteous development and advancement of pottery art in Asian cultures.

On display will be numerous artifacts excavated from Dongsam-dong and Amsa-dong, the latter of which is a famous prehistoric settlement site that was unearthed in 1925.

For more information, call (02) 2077-9463 or visit www.museum.go.kr.

‘A Journey to the Modern Seoul City Wall’

Seoul City Wall Museum

Through Feb. 14, 2016

Seoul City Wall Museum will hold the special exhibition “A Journey to the Modern Seoul City Wall” through Feb. 14, 2016.

The exhibition will reflect on the modern Seoul City Wall with visual aids, such as newspaper articles, travel guides and music. It will also exhibit pictures taken by foreigners and share their viewpoints on Seoul.

The museum is close to exit 2 of Muakjae Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 724-0243 or visit www.museum.seoul.kr.

‘The Story of Byeongangsoe 2015: In Search of the Others’

Art Space Pool

Through Dec. 13

“The Story of Byeongangsoe 2015: In Search of the Others” will be held from Nov. 12 to Dec. 13 at the Art Space Pool.

The works of Song Sang-hee will be displayed, featuring stories of people who were not fully recognized by historians through films, installations, and drawings. Song mainly dealt with people under colonization and oppression, prisoners of war, and comfort women in the “Song of Byeongangsoe.”

For more information, call (02) 396-9636 or visit www.altpool.org.

‘Typojanchi 2015: The 4th International Typography Biennale’

Culture Station Seoul 284

Through Dec. 27

“Typojanchi 2015: The 4th International Typography Biennale” will be held at Culture Station Seoul 284 until Dec. 27.

Director Kim Kyeong-seon believes the distinctive cultural characteristics of the city are best represented in typography. Artists exhibit their works on the true characteristics of the city through characters and symbols.

The venue is close to exit 1 of Seoul Station, subway lines 1 and 4. For more information, call (02) 3407-3500 or visit typojanchi.org/2015.

‘Henrik Vibskov — Fabricate’

Daelim Museum

Through Dec. 31

“Henrik Vibskov — Fabricate” will be held until Dec. 31 at Daelim Museum.

Vibskov is a fashion designer and artist from Northern Europe. He continually destroys existing frameworks and invents his own style at yearly collections from Paris Fashion Week. Vibskov has performed at various exhibitions worldwide, working on pictures, installations, videos, and performances.

This exhibition will present 300 works, including pieces from his representative fashion collection, and will reestablish the notion of clothing from “garment” to “free and open expression.”

The museum is closed on Mondays. It is near exits 3 and 4 of Gyeongbokgung Station, subway line 3. Tickets cost 5,000 won. For more information, visit www.daelimmuseum.org or call (02) 720-0667.

‘Paint on Light’

Whanki Museum

The Whanki Museum will exhibit works of Jin Yoo-yeong until Dec. 31.

Jin is one of many artists whom the Whanki Museum sponsors. She considers fine art as a tool to represent her ego. This exhibition will show the dynamics of Jin’s work and try to present the artist’s ideal of fine art through different lights.

The museum is closed on Mondays. Audiences can join an interpretative exhibition on weekends. Tickets cost 3,000 to 5,000 won. For more information, call (02) 391-7701 or visit www.whankimuseum.org.

‘New Romance’

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Seoul Branch

Through Jan. 24, 2016

“New Romance” will be held until Jan. 24, 2016, at National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.

“New Romance” is a joint exhibition between Korea and Australia. With the advent of the post-human era, artists show anxiety towards a new existence and reflect on moral issues in the human world. Artists from Korea and Australia interpret the situation from their own perspectives through paintings.

The museum is near exit 1 of Anguk Station, subway line 3, and exit 2 of Gwanghwamun Station, subway line 5. Tickets cost 4,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3701-9500 or visit

www.mmca.go.kr

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‘Crossing Plane: Unit, Layer, Nostalgia’

Ilmin Museum of Art

Nov. 27-Jan. 31, 2016

“Crossing Plane: Unit, Layer, Nostalgia” will be held through Jan. 31, at Ilmin Museum of Art. The exhibition consists of three themes and each themed floor has its own topic. Ten artists will exhibit their distinctive interpretations of art.

The museum is close to exit 5 of Gwanghwamun Station, subway line 5. For more information, call (02) 2020-2050 or visit www.ilmin.org.

‘Experience Magic Show’

V Magic Hall

“Experience Magic Show” is performed at V Magic Hall until Dec. 31. Spectators can climb onstage and join the magic show. Further, they can take a picture at the “trick-eye” session. The hall is near exit 7 of Gunja Station, subway lines 5 and 7. Tickets cost 25,000 won. For more information, call (02) 464-3888.

‘Monet’s Impressionism Exhibition 2016’

The War Memorial of Korea

Dec. 11-Feb. 8, 2016

The War Memorial of Korea will exhibit the works of Claude Monet from Dec. 11 to Feb. 8, 2016.

Claude Monet is a French artist from the 1800s to early 1900s and one of the creators of impressionism. He focused on the principle of light, exploring how the same subject looks different by changes of light. His works include “Women in the Garden,” “Impression, Sunrise,” “Haystacks, (Sunset),” and “Water Lilies.”

The museum is closed on Mondays. It is near exits 1 and 12 of Samgakji Station, subway lines 4 and 6, and exit 1 of Namyeong Station, subway line 1. Tickets cost 8,000 to 15,000 won. For more information, call 070-7860-2719 or visit www.lovemonet.com.

‘Invisible Land of Love’

Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Korea

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Korea is exhibiting the works of Ahn Kyu-chul until Feb. 14.

This exhibition is a part of “MMCA Hyundai Motor Series” to assist domestic artists. Since the 1980s, Ahn has expressed his deep thoughts about life and arts in his works.

The title “Invisible Land of Love” is excerpted from a poem by Ma Jong-gi, showing Ahn’s will to reveal the value of non-existence. Eight works of Ahn will be exhibited inspired by literature, architecture, music, performance and fine arts. Some of the works will allow audiences to participate.

The museum is close to exit 6 of Gyeongbok Palace Station, subway line 3, exit 1 of Anguk Station, subway line 3, and exit 2 of Gwanghwamun Station, subway line 5. Tickets cost 4,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3701-9500 or visit www.mmca.go.kr.

Alessandro Mendini — The Poetry of Design

DDP

Through Feb. 28, 2016

The DDP is exhibiting the works of Alessandro Mendini at the DDP until Feb, 28, 2016.

Alessandro Mendini is a worldwide designer and this exhibition of his single works is his first in East Asia. Six hundred works will be displayed under the direction of Mendini himself. These pieces have a story as if each artwork is a phrase from a greater poem.

The hall is closed on Mondays. The DDP is located outside exit 1 of Dongdaemun History and Culture Park Station, subway line 2. Tickets cost 8,000 to 14,000 won. For more information, visit www.ddp.or.kr or call (02) 2153-0000.

‘Robot Train’

Children’s Grand Park

Through Dec. 6

“Robot Train” is a performance that transforms trains into robots. Multiple stage settings will be displayed, including the arrival of a real train, and a new KTX model.

There are no plays on Mondays. Children’s Grand Park is near exit 1 of Children’s Grand Park Station, subway line 7, and exit 4 of Achasan Station, subway line 5. Tickets cost 35,000 to 55,000 won. For more information, call 070-8848-5555.

‘Petrushka’

D. Margarita Maru Theater

Through Dec. 19

The traditional Russian puppet play “Petrushka” will be performed every Saturday until Dec. 19. It tells a story about the journey of Petrushka in Korea to make Korean friends. The theater is near exit 1 of Bangbae Station, subway line 2. Tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2637-0315.

K-League Classic

Saturday, Nov. 28

Ulsan vs. Busan

Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium at 2:00 p.m.

Incheon vs. Jeonnam

Incheon Football Stadium at 2:00 p.m.

Gwangju vs. Daejeon

Gwangju World Cup Stadium at 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 29

Suwon vs. Jeonbuk

Suwon World Cup Stadium at 2:00 p.m.

Pohang vs. Seoul

Pohang Steelyard Stadium at 2:00 p.m.

Seongnam vs. Jeju

Tancheon Sports Complex at 2:00 p.m.

Korean Basketball League

Friday, Nov. 27

Jeonju KCC Egis vs. Seoul SK Knights

Jeonju Indoor Gymnasium at 7:00 p.m.

Anyang KGC vs. Changwon LG Sakers

Anyang Gymnasium at 2:00 p.m.

Goyang Orions vs. Seoul Samsung Thunders

Goyang Gymnasium at 4:00 p.m.

Incheon ET Land Elephants vs. Wonju Dongbu Promy

Incheon Samsan World Gymnasium at 6:00 p.m.

Busan KT Sonicboom vs. Jeonju KCC Egis

Busan Sajik Indoor Gymnasium at 2:00 p.m.

Ulsan Mobis Phoebus vs. Goyang Orions

Ulsan Dongchun Gymnasium at 4:00 p.m.

Seoul Samsung Thunders vs. Seoul SK Knights

Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium at 6:00 p.m.

Let’s Run Park Seoul

Let’s Run Park Seoul holds races from 10:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. It is located by Seoul Racecourse Park Station, subway line 4, exit 3. For more information, call (02) 509-1114 or visit www.kra.co.kr.