AROUND TOWN 2
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“The Magic Flute”
Dec. 4-6
Guro Arts Valley Theater
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“The Magic Flute” will be performed on Dec. 4-6 at Guro Arts Valley Theater. / Courtesy of Guro Arts Valley
Musical performance group Taroo will stage “The Magic Flute” from Dec. 4 to 6 at Guro Arts Valley Theater.
“The Magic Flute” is one of the most renowned operas composed by Mozart. Taroo will perform a “gugak” (traditional Korean music) rendition. Seats will be arranged in a circle surrounding the stage, just like a traditional gukak stage.
The theater is close to exit 4 of Daerim Station, subway line 2. Tickets cost 25,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2029-1722 or visit
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“Midday Pansori”
Sejong Chamber Hall
Dec. 19
Midday Pansori is held every third Thursday of the month through December at the Sejong Chamber Hall with a different theme each time. The performance aims to draw audiences of all generations with its reinterpretations of traditional Korean music.
The Dec. 19 performance will be "Heungbu and Nolbu Split a Gourd in Two," based on the traditional pansori "Heungbuga," a didactic story of Heungbu and Nolbu. "Heungbuga" is considered the most popular pansori story of all time.
Tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, call (02) 399-1000 or visit
“Geumsijo Golden Phoenix”
Dec. 17
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
“Geumsijo Golden Phoenix” will be performed at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 17.
The performance is based on the novel “Geumsijo” by Lee Mun-yeol in 1981. Lee expressed his views about what true art is by describing differing artistic viewpoints between the two main characters Go-juk and Seok-dam.
The hall is close to exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station, subway line 5. Tickets cost 10,000 to 30,000 won. For more information, call (02) 399-1188 or visit
“Arirang, Knocking on the Heart of World”
Dec. 15-17
National Gukak Center
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“Arirang, Knocking on the Heart of World” will be performed at National Gukak Center on Dec. 15-17. / Courtesy of Korean Traditional Culture and Art Association
“Arirang, Knocking on the Heart of the World” will be performed at the National Gugak Center from Dec. 15 to 17.
Under the theme of ¡°Arirang,¡± a popular folk song, over 300 artists from diverse genres and countries will stage their interpretations. This includes not only traditional gukak artists, but also jazz, classic, K-pop and hip hop performances. Dancers will join as well, such as b-boy crew Gamblerz and popping crew Animation.
The hall is closest to exit 1 of Bangbae Station, subway line 2. Tickets cost 50,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2246-0071.
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'Buddhist Hanging Scroll at Cheongryongsa Temple'
National Museum of Korea
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
'A New Name in a Digital World, Code-Named Hangeul: D55C AE00'
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
or call (02) 2124-6322.
'Neolithic Culture in Korea'
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
'A Journey to the Modern Seoul City Wall'
Seoul City Wall Museum
Nov. 6 – Feb. 14, 2016
Seoul City Wall Museum will hold the special exhibition ¡°A Journey to the Modern Seoul City Wall¡± through Feb. 14, 2016.
The exhibition will reflect on the modern Seoul City Wall with visual aids, such as newspaper articles, travel guides and music. It will also exhibit pictures taken by foreigners and share their viewpoints on Seoul.
The museum is close to exit 2 of Muakjae Station, subway line 3. For more information, call (02) 724-0243 or visit
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'Choi Jong-tae Retrospective'
National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Gwacheon
Until 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
'A Delicious Life: Curiosity Cabinet'
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
'The Story of Byeongangsoe 2015: In Search of the Others'
Art Space Pool
Nov. 12 – Dec. 13
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“The Story of Byeongangsoe 2015 In Search of the Others” will be held from Nov. 12 to Dec. 13 at Art Space Pool. / Courtesy of Art Space Pool
"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
'Typojanchi 2015: The 4th International Typography Biennale'
Culture Station Seoul 284
Nov. 11 – Dec. 27
"Typojanchi 2015: The 4th International Typography Biennale" will be held at Culture Station Seoul 284 until Dec. 27.
Director Kim Kyeong-seon believes the distinctive cultural characteristics of the city are best represented in typography. Artists exhibit their works on the true characteristics of the city through characters and symbols.
The venue is close to exit 1 of Seoul Station, subway lines 1 and 4. For more information, call (02) 3407-3500 or visit
'Henrik Vibskov – Fabricate'
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
or call (02) 720-0667.
'New Romance'
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
'Monet's Impressionism Exhibition 2016'
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
Alessandro Mendini – The Poetry of Design
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
or call (02) 2153-0000.
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'Robot Train'
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.
'Petrushka'
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.
'Experience Magic Show'
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.
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K-League Classic
Saturday, Nov. 21
Daejeon vs. Incheon
Daejeon World Cup Stadium at 2:00 p.m.
Jeonbuk vs. Seongnam
Jeonju World Cup Stadium at 3:00 p.m.
Jeju vs. Seoul
Jeju World Cup Stadium at 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 22
Suwon vs. Pohang
Suwon World Cup Stadium at 2:00 p.m.
Gwangju vs. Ulsan
Gwangju World Cup Stadium at 2:00 p.m.
Busan vs. Jeonnam
Busan Gudeok Stadium at 2:00 p.m.
Korean Basketball League
Friday, Nov. 20
Anyang KGC vs. Incheon ET Land Elephants
Anyang Gymnasium at 7:00 p.m.
Changwon LG Sakers vs. Goyang Orions
Changwon Indoor Gymnasium at 2:00 p.m.
Wonju Dongbu Promy vs. Seoul SK Knights
Wonju Chiak Gymnasium at 4:00 p.m.
Seoul Samsung Thunders vs. Busan KT Sonicboom
Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium at 6:00 p.m.
Anyang KGC vs. Ulsan Mobis Phoebus
Anyang Gymnasium at 2:00 p.m.
Jeonju KCC Egis vs. Changwon LG Sakers
Jeonju Indoor Gymnasium at 4:00 p.m.
Seoul SK Knights vs. Busan KT Sonicboom
Jamsil Students' Gymnasium at 6:00 p.m.
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Let's Run Park Seoul
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