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Rediscovering Korea through calligraphy

Iljoong Kim Choong-hyun’s calligraphy on a wooden tablet on the gate of Naesosa Temple on Mount Neungga in Buan, North Jeonbuk Province. The calligraphy reads “Neunggasan Naesosa.” / Courtesy of Baegak Art SpaceIlJoong Kim Choong-hyun / Courtesy of YoulhwadangBy Choi Yearn-hong Calligraphy represents not only where we come from but who we are.  It is an essential part of all palace buildings and gates in the long history of Korea and can still be found today.“Calligraphy Meets Architecture” is an exhibition at the Baegak Art Space in Insa-dong, central Seoul.In this exhibit, calligraphy and architecture present art and symbols, a partnership that was created many centuries ago. When you visit old temples, you will find famous calligraphy on their front gates that show their names and respective meanings.  The South Gate and East Gate in Seoul have their names, Sunginmun and Sungnyemun, which translates to “admiration of love” and “admiration of courtesy,” respectively.You will also find “hyeonpan,” or si

Feb 6, 2015
Rediscovering Korea through calligraphy

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 The OctagonNonhyeon 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 VolumeItaewon 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 MoonApgujeong 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 AnswerCheongdam Clu

Feb 5, 2015
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  Steve BarakattSeoul Arts Center*March 8 Canadian composer and pianist Steve Barakatt will hold a concert at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on March 8 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his first concert in Korea. He will perform his symphonic work, “Ad Vitam Aeternam,” and other hits such as “Rainbow Bridge,” “The Whistler’s Song” and “Day By Day.” Tickets cost 40,000 to 190,000 won. For more information, call (070) 8248-6085 or visit www.sac.or.kr. Berlin Radio Symphony OrchestraSeoul Arts Center*March 13 The Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, the oldest active radio orchestra in Germany founded in 1923, will perform at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on March 13. Led by polish conductor Marek Janowski, they will perform Weber’s “Oberon Overture,” Sibelius’ “Violin Concerto” and Brahms’ “Symphony No. 2.” Tickets cost 50,000 to 240,000 won. For more information, call (02) 599-5743 or visit www.vincero.co.kr. ValentinaLisitsaSeoul

Feb 5, 2015
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Korea's Billy Porter

Kang Hong-seok, center, who plays drag queen Lola, sings “Sex is in the Heel” with her backup dancers in a scene from the Korean production of “Kinky Boots” staged at Chungmu Art Hall in central Seoul. / Courtesy of CJ E&MKang Hong-seok finds dream role in 'Kinky Boots' By Kwon Mee-yoo Kang Hong-seok holds red high-heeled kinky boots in this promotional photo. / Courtesy of CJ E&MKang Hong-seok is a man's man. He is all about boosting masculinity.Now, Kang wears a glittering red dress and a pair of 15-centimeter high heels every night, playing the drag queen Lola in the Korean production of Broadway musical "Kinky Boots.""Kinky Boots" is a Tony Award-winning hit now playing at Seoul's Chungmu Art Hall. Based on a true story and having been made into a 2005 film of the same title, the musical revolves around two men -- young shoe factory heir Charlie and drag queen Lola with pop music icon Cyndi Lauper's music.On Broadway, pop singer and theater actor Billy Porter played Lola to critical acclaim, winning the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musi

Feb 3, 2015
Korea's Billy Porter

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The OctagonNonhyeon 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 VolumeItaewon 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 MoonApgujeong 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 AnswerCheongdam Club Answer, chosen as one of the five hottest clubs in Seo

Jan 29, 2015
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 Laurent KorciaSeoul Arts Center*Feb. 8Laurent Korcia, a renowned French violist who is also known as the “violist of fire,” will hold a solo recital at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Feb. 8. He will perform with pianist Byun Ae-young and accordionist Elodie Soulard. The program includes various well-known scores from Ennio Morricone’s “Cinema Paradiso” and Camille Saint-Saens’ “La Danse Macabre.” Tickets cost 50,000 to 140,000 won. For more information, call (02) 6215-5665 or visit www.sac.or.kr. ‘Dear. Beethoven’Seoul Arts Center*Feb. 25The Millennium Symphony Orchestra led by conductor Chang Yun-sung will hold a concert titled “Dear. Beethoven” with pianist Yoo Yung-wook at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Feb. 25. They will perform a number of L. V. Beethoven’s music including “Fidelio Overture Op. 72,” “Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15” and “Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92.” Tickets cost 33,000 to 99,000 won. For more information,

Jan 29, 2015
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'Confucianism is cultural genes of Koreans'

Lee Yong-doo, president of the Advanced Center for Korean Studies, looks at a Confucian printing woodblock in Jangpangak. / Korea Times photo by Choi Won-sukPrinting woodblocks vie for UNESCO listingBy Bae Eun-joo ANDONG, North Gyeonsang Province ― “Confucianism can serve as the spiritual pillar for the people living in this materialistic and fast-changing age,” said Lee Yong-doo, president of the Advanced Center for Korean Studies (ACKS).Lee explained that Confucian values have been rooted in Korean culture so deeply over the past 2,500 years that they have become the cultural genes of the Korean people. “The ethical and sociopolitical teachings of the old Confucianism based on self-reflection and idealism may be more valuable now than ever before to bring this society together in the 21st century,” he said.Details of the hand-carved woodblocks / Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk Located in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, ACKS devotes itself to collecting and preserving privately-held resources for Korean studies and further research, and pr

Jan 27, 2015
'Confucianism is cultural genes of Koreans'

10 million people watch `Nanta'

The original cast of non-verbal performance “Nanta” including renowned actor Ryu Seung-ryong, second from left, pose at a ceremony at Chungjeongno Nanta Theater in central Seoul, Monday. / YonhapBy Kwon Mee-yooThe cast and crew of the non-verbal performance “Nanta” that combines comedy with drumming celebrated  the total number of people who have seen the show reaching 10 million Monday.At a ceremony at the Chungjeongno Nanta Theater in central Seoul, producer Song Seung-hwan thanked the performers, crew and audiences that contributed to the history of the show.During its 17-year run, Nanta has featured some 143 performers, including top actors Ryu Seung-ryong of “Roaring Currents” and “Miracle in Cell No. 7,” and Kim Won-hae of “Saturday Night Live Korea.”Ryu starred in the show from 1998 to 2002 and appears in the original poster for the show. He received an appreciation plaque from the production Monday and said that he expected the worldwide success of the show.“I have starred in movies that attracted over 10

Jan 26, 2015

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  Steve BarakattSeoul Arts Center*March 8 Canadian composer and pianist Steve Barakatt will hold a concert at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on March 8 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his first concert in Korea. He will perform his symphonic work, “Ad Vitam Aeternam,” and other hits such as “Rainbow Bridge,” “The Whistler’s Song” and “Day By Day.” Tickets cost 40,000 to 190,000 won. For more information, call (070) 8248-6085 or visit www.sac.or.kr. Royal Concertgebouw OrchestraSeoul Arts Center*Apr. 20-23 The world-famous Dutch symphony orchestra “Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra” will perform at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul from Apr. 20 to 23. Led by renowned Hungarian conductor Ivan Fischer, they will perform all of Beethoven’s symphonies. Tickets cost 70,000 to 330,000 won. For more information, call (02) 599-5743 or visit www.vincero.co.kr. Vienna Boys ChoirSeoul Arts Center*Jan. 24-25 World-famous and one of the most beloved boys' choirs in the world,

Jan 22, 2015
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 The OctagonNonhyeon 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 VolumeItaewon 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 MoonApgujeong 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 AnswerCheongdam Club Answer, ch

Jan 22, 2015
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