Around Town 2

The Octagon

Nonhyeon

Near the New Hilltop Hotel in Nonhyeon, this club is notable for its stylish interior and elite clientele. The venue offers a club stage, lounge bar and dining area to satisfy any night out after work or on the weekend. Near exit 4 of Hakdong Station on subway line 7. For more information, call (02) 516-8847.

Club Volume

Itaewon

Offering a venue for specially-themed weekly events and world-class DJs, Club Volume is located in the Crown Hotel near Noksapyeong Station. Club Volume was listed by Time magazine among the "10 things to do in 24 hours in Seoul." For more information, call 1544-2635.

Once in a Blue Moon

Apgujeong

Once in a Blue Moon is one of the best known and well established jazz clubs in the city. It features live jazz sets from two different bands every night, usually starting at 7:30 p.m. It is located between the Hakdong intersection and Galleria department stores in the posh district of Apgujeong. For more information, call (02) 549-5490 or visit www.onceinabluemoon.co.kr.

Club Answer

Cheongdam

Club Answer, chosen as one of the five hottest clubs in Seoul by CNN, provides a spacious interior and brilliant lighting systems, with world renowned DJs filling the stage. Club Answer is located in the classy area of Cheongdam, a district known to lead the party culture of Seoul. Located near exit 13 of Cheongdam Station on subway line 7. For more information, call (02) 514-4311 or visit www.clubanswer.co.kr.

Club Ellui

One of the largest clubs in Asia and located under Hotel Ellui, world-class DJs such as Alex Kenji and Ferry Corsten feature in weekend lineups. Located near exit 13 of Cheongdam Station on subway line 7. For more information, call 1577-9669 or visit www.ellui.net.

Luv Superlounge

Nestled in the heart of Itaewon, Luv Superlounge offers a wide selection of drinks, and a solid sound system with resident DJ Andi Numan from New Zealand. Located near exit 1 of Itaewon Station on subway line 6. For more information, call (02) 794-8898 or visit ko-kr.facebook.com/luvsuperlounge.

Club Double Eight

Sinsa

Opened in 2010, Club Double Eight takes clubbing to a whole new level. Located in Gangnam, it provides diverse hotel promotions and features weekend lineups with global DJs. Located near exit 1 of Sinsa Station on subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 543-8803 or visit cafe.naver.com/doubleeight.

Club Mute

Club Mute is a boutique club with exquisitely designed decorations and a custom-tailored sound system. Located near exit 1 of Itaewon Station on subway line 6. For more information, call (02) 796-6853 or visit www.clubmute.com.

Platoon Kunsthalle

Platoon Kunsthalle is a cultural space offering various facilities, including a large, open hall, library lounge, art studios and a bar and restaurant for multi-purpose events. It is open from Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m to 1 a.m. and DJ nights are on Thursday and Friday from 10 p.m. Located near exit 10 of Hakdong Station on subway line 7. For more information, call (02) 3447-1191 or visit www.kunsthalle.com.

Dojo

Work hard, play hard, sleep later! Lying underground Noxa in the thriving Kyonggridan neighborhood, Dojo is the latest edition to the clubbing nightlife in Seoul. Popular local DJs offer nonstop tunes for energetic dancing until dawn with weekday drink specials and enthusiastic crowds of longtime expats. For more information, call (02) 790-1334.

‘The Complete Performance of Pansori'

National Theater of Korea

Dec. 31

A year-end concert of The National Changgeuk Company of Korea, "The Complete Performance of Pansori" will be held at National Theater of Korea on Dec. 31. Renowned Pansori singer Ahn Sook-sun will sing the complete "Heungbo-ga." Located near exit 6 of Dongguk Univ. Station on subway line 3. Tickets cost 30,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2280-4114 or visit

www.ntok.go.kr.

‘Young Korean Artists 2014’

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

Through March 29, 2015

A “Young Korean Artists 2014” exhibition will be held at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Gwacheon through March 20, next year. Over 40 paintings, installations, videos and performances by eight artists, Kim Ha-young, Kim Do-hee, Noh Sang-ho, Jo Song, Yoon Hyang-ro, Oh Min, Kwon Yong-joo, and Kim Woong-yong will be presented. Located near exit 2 of Seoul Grand Park Station on subway line 4. Tickets cost 2,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2188-6000 or visit www.mmca.go.kr.

Kim Byung-ki

Through March 1, 2015

A solo exhibition of work by iconic Korean contemporary artist Kim Byung-ki, titled “The Distribution of the Sensible” is held at the National Museum of Korea in Gwacheon through March 1, next year. Around 100 abstract paintings and 30 drawings will be displayed. Located near exit 2 of Seoul Grand Park Station on subway line 4. Tickets cost 2,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2188-6000 or visit www.mmca.go.kr.

Kim Jin-hee

Songeun Art Cube

Through Jan. 21, 2015

“April” by Kim Jin-hee will be presented at the Songeun Art Cube through Jan. 21, next year. / Courtesy of Songeun Art Cube

Songeun Art Cube will hold a solo exhibition of work by artist Kim Jin-hee, titled “A Nameless Woman, She,” through Jan. 21, next year. Some 18 photographs portraying personal experiences, memories, desire and traumas of young women will be displayed. Located near exit 3 of Samsung Station on subway line 2. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 527-6282 or visit www.songeunartspace.org.

‘Ga Gam Yu Hee’

Gallery DOS

Dec. 31-Feb 16, 2015

“River” by Jeong Hae-na will be displayed as part of contest exhibition at the Gallery DOS from Dec. 31 to Feb. 16, next year. / Courtesy of Gallery DOS

Gallery DOS will hold its biannual contest exhibition, “Ga Gam Yu Hee,” from Dec. 31 to Feb. 16, next year. Art by seven artists, Cho Moon-hee, Song Young-hoo, Kim Han-ki, Lee Ji-min, Jeong Hae-na, Kim Hae-soo, and Eum Jeong-soo, will be displayed. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station on subway line 3. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 737-4678 or visit www.gallerydos.com.

Chen Wenling

Pyo Gallery

Through Feb. 13, 2015

“Community No. 3” by Chinese artist Chen Wenling will be presented at the Pyo Gallery through Feb. 13, next year. / Courtesy of Pyo Gallery

A solo exhibition of work by Chinese avant-garde artist Chen Wenling, titled “The Community,” is held at the Pyo Gallery through Feb. 13, next year. Paintings and installations inspired by traditional Chinese classics will be presented. Located near exit 1 of Noksapyeong Station on subway line 6. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 543-7337 or visit www.pyoart.com.

Minny Lee

Gallery Now

Dec. 30-Jan. 6, 2015

Gallery Now will hold the first Korean solo exhibition of New York-based photographer Minny Lee, "Nightwalker" from Dec. 20 to Jan. 6, next year. The "Encounters" series, which is comprised of portraits of trees reflecting artist's inner state of mind and childhood memories, will be presented. Located near exit 6 of Anguk Station on subway line 3. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 725-2930 or visit www.gallery-now.com.

‘Doosan Artist Award'

Doosan Gallery

Through Dec. 31

Doosan Gallery holds "The 3rd Recipients' Group Exhibition" for Doosan Artist Award through Dec. 31. Paintings, installations, photographs, and videos of three artists, Kim Sang-don, Kim Ji-eun, Chang Jia will be displayed. Located near exit 1 of Jongno 5-ga Station on subway line 1. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 708-5050 or visit www.doosangallery.com/seoul.

Kim Yoon Kyoung-suk

Sungkok Art MuseumThrough Jan. 11, 2015

Sungkok Art Museum holds an exhibition of works by artist Kim Yoon Kyoung-suk, the winner of 2013 Sungkok Art Museum Artist Award, through Jan. 11, next year. Around 20 pieces of drawings and installations reflecting the artist's personal memories and experiences will be presented. Located near exit 7 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5. Tickets cost 4,000 won for students under 19 and 5,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 737-7659 or visit www.sungkokmuseum.com.

Vladimir Kush

Seoul Arts Center*

Dec. 23-April 5, 2015

A solo exhibition of Russian surrealist painter and sculptor Vladimir Kush, who is also known as "Russian Salvador Dali," will be held at Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul from Dec. 23 to Apr. 5, next year. For the first time in Korea, over 170 paintings and sculptures will be displayed. Tickets cost 6,000 won for children, 8,000 won for students under 18 and 12,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 784-2117 or visit www.kushart.co.kr.

Lee Lee-nam

Gana Art Gallery

Through Feb. 8, 2015

"Light," a solo exhibition of work by Korea's iconic media artist Lee Lee-nam, is held at Gana Art Center through Feb. 8, next year. Various artworks combining famous classic artworks with modern techniques will be presented. Located near exit 3 of Gyeongbokgung Station on subway line 3. Tickets cost 2,000 won for children and 3,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 720-1020 or visit www.ganaart.com.

‘Giorgio Morandi: Dialogue with Morandi'

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea

Through Feb. 25, 2015

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Deoksugung Palace holds an exhibition, "Dialogue with Morandi," through Feb. 25, next year. Paintings of Italian artist Giorgio Morandi will be displayed along with the works of contemporary artists including Kim Whan-ki, To Sang-bong, and Park Soo-keun. Located near exit 2 of City Hall Station on subway line 1 and 2. Tickets cost 4,000 won for children, 5,000 won for elementary school students, 7,000 won for middle and high school students, and 9,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 3701-9500 or visit www.mmca.go.kr.

‘A Seductive Paris Day in 18th Century'

Seoul Arts Center

Seoul Arts Center holds a special exhibition, "A Seductive Paris Day in 18th Century," through Mar. 29, next year. Around 320 pieces of decorative art collections and design objects of from the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris will be presented. Located near exit 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3. Tickets cost 9,000 won for children, 11,000 won for students, and 13,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 584-7091 or visit www.paris2014.co.kr.

‘2014 Seoul Museum Collection'

Seoul Museum

Through Feb. 15, 2015

Seoul Museum presents its collections of Korean art, under the title "2014 Seoul Museum Collection" through Feb. 15, next year. The exhibition consists of two parts: "Masters of Korean Art" and "O, Holy Night!." In part 1, "Masters of Korean Art," painting works of 36 modern and contemporary Korean artists will be displayed, and the famous "Christ's Life" series of Kim Ki-chang will be presented in the second part of the exhibition, "O, Holy Night!" Located near exit 3 of Gyeongbokgung Station of subway line 3. Tickets cost 3,000 won for children, 5,000 won for students under 19, 7,000 won for university students, and 9,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 395-0100 or visit www.seoulmuseum.org.

‘The Eye of Istanbul'

The Museum of Photography, Seoul

Through March 28

An exhibition of work by Turkish photographer Ara Guler is held for the very first time in Korea at The Museum of Photography from Nov. 22 to Mar. 28, 2015. Over 100 photographs portraying the lives of anonymous people in Istanbul will be displayed. Located near exit 2 of Mongchontoseong Station on subway line 8. Tickets cost 5,000 won for students and 6,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 418-1315 or visit www.photomuseum.or.kr.

‘Audrey Hepburn: Beauty beyond Beauty'

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Through March 8, 2015

An exhibition looking back over the life of legendary actress Audrey Hepburn is held at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza from Nov. 29 to March 8, next year. Covering her entire life from childhood to later years, Hepburn's private collection including dresses, personal recipe book, and movie posters will be displayed. Located near exit 1 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park station on subway line 2, 4 and 5. Tickets cost 8,000 won for children under 12, 10,000 won for students and 13,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 546-3834 or visit www.audreyhepburnexhibition.co.kr.

‘Linda McCartney Retrospective'

Daelim Museum

Through April 26, 2015

A retrospective exhibition of late photographer Linda McCartney, former wife of Paul McCartney, is being held at the Daelim Museum through April 26 next year. Located near exit 3 of Gyeongbokgung station on subway line 3. Tickets cost 2,000 for children under 7, 3,000 for students, and 5,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 720-0667 or visit

www.daelimmuseum.org.

The Children's Museum

National Museum of Korea

Open Run

The Children's Museum run by the National Museum of Korea provides an opportunity for children to see the lifestyles of Koreans in the past. The museum also exhibits duplicated versions of Korea's national treasures, which visitors can touch. In the "hands-on" activity room, children can play traditional Korean music instruments. Located near exit 2 of Ichon Station, subway line 4 and Jungang Line. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.museum.go.kr.

Gyeonggi Children's Museum

Yongin, Gyeonggi Province

Gyeonggi Children's Museum in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, is inviting children with various activities and education programs. Tickets cost 4,000 won. For more information, call (031) 270-8600 or visit www.gcmuseum.or.kr.

Gwacheon National Science Museum

Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province

The museum has revamped its programs, highlighted by a wider variety of natural history items such as dinosaurs and also items on space technology. Located near exit 5 of Seoul Grand Park Station, subway line 4. Tickets cost 2,000 won for children and 4,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 3677-1500 or visit

www.sciencecenter.go.kr.

Men's Basketball

Friday, Dec. 26

Wonju Dongbu Promy vs. Jeonju KCC Egis

Wonju Gymnasium at 7 p.m.

Anyang KGC vs. Busan KT Sonicboom

Anyang Indoor Gymnasium at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 27

Ulsan Mobis Phoebus vs. Seoul SK Knights

Ulsan Dongchun Gymnasium at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 28

Wonju Dongbu Promy vs. Changwon LG Sakers

Wonju Gymnasium at 2 p.m.

Incheon ET Land Elephants vs. Busan KT Sonicboom

Incheon Samsan World Gymnasium at 4 p.m.

Gwacheon Seoul Race Track

The Gwacheon Seoul Race Track holds races from 10:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m., every Saturday and Sunday. Get off at Seoul Racecourse Park Station, subway line 4, exit 3. For more information, call (02) 509-1114 or visit www.kra.co.kr.