AROUND TOWN II

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.

Seongnam Municipal Troupe of Traditional Performing Arts

Seongnam Arts Center*

Jan. 29

The Seongnam Municipal Troupe of Traditional Performing Arts will hold their 44th regular concert at Seongnam Arts Center on Jan. 29. Pansori singer Nam Sang-il, gayageum player Hwang Byung-ki, samulnori performer Kim Duk-soo, baritone Jun Gi-hong and soprano Kwak Hyun-joo will perform. Tickets cost 10,000 won. For more information, call (031) 729-4810 or visit www.snart.or.kr.

Henri Cartier-Bresson

Dongdaemun Design Plaza

Through March 1

“Derriere La Gare” by French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson will be displayed at Dongdaemun Design Plaza through March 1. / Courtesy of Henri Cartier-Bresson Magnum Photo

A retrospective exhibition of work by French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, titled “Eternal Landscape,” is held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza through March 1. The exhibition consists of four parts: Birth of a Master, Eternal Landscape, Eternity of Moment and a Special Exhibition on the history of the camera. Some 260 pieces of his original prints will be displayed. Located near exit 1 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station on subway line 5. Tickets cost 7,000 won for children, 8,000 for students under 18, and 12,000 won for adults. For more information, call (02) 735-4237 or visit hcb2014.co.kr.

‘Millet, Barbizon & Fontainebleau’

Seoul Olympic Museum of Art

Jan. 25-May 10

The Seoul Olympic Museum of Art will hold a retrospective exhibition of work by French realist painter Jean-Francois Millet, celebrating the 200th anniversary of his birth, from Jan. 25 to May 10. The exhibition will feature painting collections from the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston including his four masterpieces: “The Sower,” “Potato Planters,” “Harvesters,” and “Resting Young Shepherdess.” Located near exit 1 of Mongchontoseong Station on subway line 8. Tickets cost 8,000 won for children, 10,000 won for students under 18, and 14,000 won for adults. For more information, call 1588-2618 or visit www.somamuseum.org.

‘The Pause’

Kimi Art

Through Feb. 10

Kimi Art will hold a collaborative exhibition titled “The Pause” through Feb. 10. Furniture, sculptures and paintings by eight artist on a single theme, “pause in everyday lives,” will be presented. Located near exit 2 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 394-6411 or visit www.kimiart.net.

‘Kumho Young Artist 2014’

Kumho Museum

Through Jan. 25

The Kumho Museum will hold an exhibition for “Kumho Young Artists 2014” through Jan. 25. Installations and paintings by four rising artists, Baek Seung-hyun, Hwang Ji-yoon, Jang Jong-wan, and Kwak Eve, will be displayed. Located near exit 1 of Anguk Station on subway line 3. Admission is free. For more information, call (02) 720-5114 or visit www.kumhomuseum.com.

‘Young Korean Artists 2014'

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

Through March 29

A "Young Korean Artists 2014" exhibition is held at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Gwacheon through March 20. 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

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. 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.

‘Ga Gam Yu Hee'

Gallery DOS

Through Feb 16

Gallery DOS holds its biannual contest exhibition, "Ga Gam Yu Hee," through Feb. 16. 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

A solo exhibition of work by Chinese avant-garde artist Chen Wenling, titled "The Community," is held at the Pyo Gallery through Feb. 13. 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.

Kim Yoon Kyoung-suk

Sungkok Art Museum

Through Jan. 11

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. 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*

Through April 5

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 through Apr. 5. 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

“Alter Egos” by media artist Lee Lee-nam will be presented at Gana Art Center through Feb. 8. / Courtesy of Gana Art Galler

"Light," a solo exhibition of work by Korea's iconic media artist Lee Lee-nam, is held at Gana Art Center through Feb. 8. 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

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Deoksugung Palace holds an exhibition, "Dialogue with Morandi," through Feb. 25. 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. 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

Seoul Museum presents its collections of Korean art, under the title "2014 Seoul Museum Collection" through Feb. 15. 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

“Iron workers waiting in a tea-house for their shift to start” by Turkish photographer Ara Guler will be on display at the Museum of Photography in Seoul through March 28. Courtesy of the Museum of Photography, Seoul

An exhibition of work by Turkish photographer Ara Guler is held for the very first time in Korea at The Museum of Photography through Mar. 28. 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.

‘Linda McCartney Retrospective'

Daelim Museum

Through April 26

A retrospective exhibition of late photographer Linda McCartney, former wife of Paul McCartney, is being held at the Daelim Museum through April 26. 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, Jan. 2

Ulsan Mobis Phoebus vs. Incheon ET Land Elephants

Ulsan Dongchun Gymnasium at 7 p.m.

Changwon LG Sakers vs. Goyang Orions

Changwon Indoor Gymnasium at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 3

Seoul SK Knights vs. Anyang KGC

Seoul Jamsil Gymnasium at 2 p.m.

Busan KT Sonicboom vs. Seoul Samsung Thunders

Busan Sajik Indoor Gymnasium at 4 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 28

Goyang Orions vs. Wonju Dongbu Promy

Goyang Gymnasium at 2 p.m.

Jeonju KCC Egis vs. Changwon LG Sakers

Gunsan Wolmyeong Gymnasium at 2 p.m.

Seoul SK Knights vs. Incheon ET Land Elephants

Seoul Jamsil 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

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