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TRADITIONAL

Traditional Wedding Ceremony

South Insa Courtyard

Through June, September-October

The Foundation for the Preservation of Cultural Properties of Korea presents a reenactment of a traditional Korean wedding ceremony. No performances on Mondays through Wednesdays and none in July and August. Free of charge. Visit www.fpcp.or.kr/fpcp/ or call (02) 566-6300. The Southern Insa Courtyard is located near the entrance to Insa-dong from Jongno.

Folk Performance

The Korea House

Open Run

The Korea House will hold traditional performances in an open run. The entrance fee is 29,000 won. There are 156 seats available every night and each performance includes a traditional Korean dinner. Visit www.koreahouse.or.kr or call (02) 2266-9101. Located near exit 3 of Chungmuro Station on subway lines 3 and 4.

Presidential Guards of Honor

Courtyard in front of Cheong Wa Dae

Through June 29, Oct. 12 - Nov. 30

The guards who watch over the presidential mansion will showcase their traditions and customs. No fee. Performances every Friday from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the courtyard situated in front of Cheong Wa Dae. Visit www.pss.go.kr. Located near exit 5 of Gyeongbokgung Station on subway line 3.

KIDS

Snow White

National Theatre of Korea

June 8 - June 10

Organized by renowned ballet choreographer James Jeon, the story of Snow White, her evil stepmother, and her seven dwarf guardians comes to life on a fantasy-like stage. Tickets cost 20,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit www.ntok.go.kr or call (02) 2280-4114. Located near exit 2 of Dongguk University Station on subway line 3 (National Theatre of Korea shuttle bus is available.).

Rolling Ball Museum

Inside the War Memorial of Korea

Through Aug. 31

Allow children to experience and play with the wonder and science behind rolling balls in every way imaginable. Tickets cost from 10,000 won (children) to 12,000 won. Visit www.rollingball.co.kr or call (02) 794-9959. Located near exit 12 of Samgakji Station on subway lines 4 and 6.

Glass Slipper

Naru Arts Center

June 5-6

Performed by the Jo Seung-mi Ballet Company, the story of Cinderella is told through comedy and ballet. Tickets cost from 15,000 won to 30,000 won. Visit www.naruarts.co.kr or call (02) 2049-4705. Located near exit 5 of Konkuk University Station on subway line 2.

Little Dragon

LATT Children's Theatre

Through July 1

The first English children's musical to have been performed in Korea is back for a third encore performance. Tickets cost 20,000 won. Performances from Friday to Sunday only. Visit www.LattCT.com or call (02) 5600-999. Located near exit 5 of Yangjae Station on subway line 3.

Disney Live! Mickey's Magic Show

Olympic Park (Fencing Stadium)

June 16-24

Mickey is joined by Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Snow White, Cinderella, and many more to bring a show filled with Disney magic, dance, and songs. No performance on Mondays through Wednesdays. Tickets cost from 33,000 won to 66,000 won. Visit www.ticketlink.co.kr. Located near exit 3 of Olympic Park Station on subway line 5.

NANTA Performance

Woolim Chungdam Theatre

Through June 30

Nanta's non-verbal performance of life inside a kitchen with the familiar and awesome sounds of Korean rhythm and tempo is on stage. Tickets cost from 40,000 won to 50,000 won. Visit wl.pmcproduction.co.kr or call (02) 3444-4162~3. Located near exit 4 of Gangnam-gu Office Station on subway line 7.

Seoul Land

Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province

The theme park has more than 50 rides, including Sky-X, Black Hole 2000 and Haunted House. Call (02) 504-0011 (ext.295, 296 for foreigners) or visit www.seoulland.co.kr. Located near Seoul Grand Park Station on subway line 4, exit 2.

SPORTS

Sat 05/26

Pohang vs. Suwon 7:00 p.m. Pohang Stillyard Stadium

Ulsan vs. Incheon 5:00 p.m. Ulsan Munsu Stadium

Seoul vs. Seongnam 7:00 p.m. Seoul World Cup Stadium

Gwangju vs. Gyeongnam 7:00 p.m. Gwangju World Cup Stadium

Sun 5/27

Jeonnam vs. Jeonbuk 7:00 p.m. Gwangyang Dragons Stadium

Daejeon vs. Jeju 3:00 p.m. Daejeon World Cup Stadium

Daegu vs. Busan 3:00 p.m. Daegu Civic Stadium