Sejong Chamber Hall
Nov. 19
Midday Pansori is held every third Thursday from September to December at the Sejong Chamber Hall with a different theme each time. The performances aim to draw audiences of all generations with its reinterpretations of traditional Korean music.
The Nov. 19 performance will spotlight "Love, Chunhyang," based on the traditional pansori "Chunhyangga," a love story between Chunhyang and Mongryong. "Chunhyangga" is considered to be the most beautiful among the five surviving pansori stories in terms of music.
Tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, call (02) 399-1000 or visit www.sejongpac.or.kr.
Gyeonggi Arts Center
Nov. 21
The Gyeonggi Arts Center will stage a production of the pansori drama "Blind" on Nov. 21.
Simply put, pansori refers to an inherently Korean genre of musical storytelling wherein a drummer plays a barrel drum and the accompanying vocalist sings to the beat of the drum in a particular, wailing fashion.
Of the five surviving stories of the Korean pansori lore, "Simcheongga" is widely considered to be the most tragic. In short, it tells the story of Simcheong, who spends her days caring lovingly for her blind father, Sim-Bongsa. Simcheong's filial piety is a running theme throughout this fable of woe, for it is ultimately through Simcheong's devotion that her father miraculously regains his sight.
"Blind" centers on the life story of Sim-Bongsa, providing pansori devotees with an imagined backstory of his life prior to his daughter's fabled tale. Tickets cost 30,000 won. For more information, call (031) 289-6424 or visit www.ggad.or.kr.
Seoul Namsan Traditional Theater
Nov. 7 – Nov. 21
"Precious Music – The Gut Series" will be performed at Seoul Namsan Traditional Theater every Saturday from Nov. 7 to Nov. 21.
"Gut" is a traditional shamanistic ceremony to calm the spirits of the dead. The master of "gut" will demonstrate diverse ceremonial styles from across Korea under the topic "Baridegi," the song that shamans sing to send the dead soul to the afterlife.
The theater is in Namsangol Hanok Village near exits 3 and 4 of Chungmuro Station, subway lines 3 and 4. Tickets cost 30,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2261-0501 or visit www.hanokmaeul.or.kr.
National Museum of Korea
Oct. 6 – Nov. 22
The National Museum of Korea is holding a special exhibition, "Noh, Japanese Traditional Performing Art," through Nov. 22.
Noh, which originated in the late 14th century, is a mask performance in which performers sing and dance to a slow rhythm. It is regarded as the essence of Japanese culture. Noh was designated by UNESCO in 2001 as one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
This exhibition features masks and costumes used onstage and paintings portraying the performance. For more information, call (02) 2077-9556 or visit www.museum.go.kr.
June 2 – Nov. 29
The National Museum of Korea presents the thematic exhibition "The Buddhist Hanging Scroll at Cheongryongsa Temple" through Nov. 29. A Buddhist hanging scroll is a large Buddhist painting used for rituals at temples.
This exhibition is part of a series of exhibitions on Buddhist culture and will display the 17th-century painting from Cheongryongsa Temple, depicting the Vulture Peak Assembly preaching the Sutra of the Lotus. An exhibition commentary service is provided at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. For more information, call (02) 2077-9493 or visit www.museum.go.kr.
National Hangeul Museum
Oct. 6 – 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.
The National Museum of Korea
Oct. 20 – Jan. 31, 2016
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.
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Gwacheon
Through Nov. 29
The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art will hold a retrospective in honor of Korean sculptor Choi Jong-tae from Sept. 1 to Nov. 29 at its Gwacheon branch.
Regarded as one of the most influential sculptors of Korean abstract art, Choi has held more than 20 exhibitions, both in Korea and internationally, since his first solo exhibit in 1964. In addition to his sculptures in wood, marble, and bronze, Choi is also a writer and painter, demonstrating his versatility as a veritable artiste.
Tickets cost 2,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2188-6000 or visit www.mmca.go.kr.
DDP Gallery MUN
Nov. 6 – Nov. 29
"A Delicious Life: Curiosity Cabinet" will be held from Nov. 6 to 29 at DDP Gallery MUN.
Nine artists are featured in the exhibition, the purpose of which is for artists to discover new aspects of food by conducting artistic experiments with chefs and designers. It will show how artistic food can truly be.
The gallery is closed every Monday. It is located close to exit 1 of Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station. For more information, call (02) 2153-0000 or visit www.ddp.or.kr.
Art Space Pool
Nov. 12 – 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.
Daelim Museum
July 9 – 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.
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Seoul Branch
Sept. 22 – 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
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
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DDP
Oct. 9 – 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.
Children's Grand Park
Nov. 14 – 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.
D. Margarita Maru Theater
Oct. 17 – 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.
V Magic Hall
April 19 – Dec. 31
“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.
Saturday, Nov. 14
Gyeongnam vs. Goyang
Changwon Football Center at 2:00 p.m.
Chungju vs. Daegu
Chungju Stadium at 2:00 p.m.
Sangju vs. Ansan
Sangju Civil Stadium at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 15
Anyang vs. Gangwon
Anyang Sports Complex at 2:00 p.m.
Bucheon vs. Suwon
Bucheon Stadium at 4:00 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 13
Changwon LG Sakers vs. Wonju Dongbu Promy
Changwon Indoor Gymnasium at 7:00 p.m.
Jeonju KCC Egis vs. Incheon ET Land Elephants
Jeonju Indoor Gymnasium at 2:00 p.m.
Seoul Samsung Thunders vs. Anyang KGC
Jamsil Indoor Stadium at 4:00 p.m.
Ulsan Mobis Phoebus vs. Seoul SK Knights
Ulsan Dongchun Gymnasium at 6:00 p.m.
Incheon ET Land Elephants vs. Changwon LG Sakers
Incheon Samsan World Gymnasium at 2:00 p.m.
Busan KT Sonicboom vs. Wonju Dongbu Promy
Busan Sajik Indoor Gymnasium at 4:00 p.m.
Goyang Orions vs. Jeonju KCC Egis
Goyang Gymnasium at 6:00 p.m.
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.