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Rockabilly bands from three countries will gather in Seoul this Friday and Saturday for the Asian Rockabilly Festival, also being called Rumble in Seoul.
Of all the elements of Korean culture that are attracting massive attention worldwide right now, there's one common element: translation has played a part in improving accessibility to foreign language-speaking listeners, readers and watchers.
You gotta hand it to restaurateur Simon Walsh for giving his latest endeavor such an unashamedly bold name. Opened earlier this year, the name Itaewon Pub still conjures up some pretty unsettling memories associated with the neighborhood. Giving it that name, just 60 meters from the top of the October 29 Memorial Alley, sends a strong message: It's time to get this neighborhood back on track. Also, how did no one ever take that name before?
Swiss Ambassador to Korea Dagmar Schmidt Tartagli will give a lecture for Royal Asiatic Society (RAS) Korea detailing the rich and dynamic history of bilateral relations.
Nearly two years have passed since a deadly crowd disaster during Halloween weekend shocked the world on Oct. 29, 2022. That traumatic event led to 159 deaths and left permanent scars in central Seoul's multicultural Itaewon area. As Halloween 2024 approaches, many are questioning whether the neighborhood will see a return to what was once one of the most vibrant and profitable weekends for local businesses.
The latest international punk band touching down in Korea is Wasting Time, a melodic punk band from Toronto, Canada.
A new hardcore punk band in Seoul is already prepared for failure, and that's not a bad thing.
Reasco, a Korea-based heavy progressive stoner doom band, is planning to stretch their legs with a couple of shows in Korea's southeast.
Seoul Foreign School has a long history. Founded by foreign missionaries in 1912, it has expanded from one class of 18 students to over 1,500.
Whenever a new business is coming in along Sinheung-ro in central Seoul's Haebangchon, there's a lot of speculation as to what it'll be. Another burger or pizza place, or a café or bar? An unmanned photo booth?