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Classical Concerts ‘Aida 1963’Seoul Arts Center*Nov. 25-30 On the occasion of 130th anniversary of establishment of Korea-Italy diplomatic relations, the renowned director Franco Zeffirelli’s 1963 version of Giuseppe Verdi's opera "Aida" will be staged at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul from Nov. 25 to 30. Tickets cost 77,000 to 330,000 won. For more information, call (02) 722-5822 or visit www.iamopera.com. The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo MaSeoul Arts Center*Oct. 28 World-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma will perform in Seoul with his Silk Road Ensemble on Oct. 28. They  will play music from the ensemble’s newly released album, “A Playlist Without Borders” and some traditional Korean songs as well. Tickets cost 50,000 to 180,000 won. For more information, call 1577-5266 or visit www.crediastar.com. ‘Daegu Opera Festival 2014'Daegu Opera HouseThrough Nov. 1 The 12th Daegu Opera Festival will be held at the Daegu Opera House in the southern city of Daegu through Nov. 1. The festival consists of the performan

Oct 9, 2014
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New Hangeul Museum to feature Korea's oldest typewriter

Korea’s oldest typewriter which belonged to Song Ki-ju / Courtesy of the Ministry of Culture, Sports & TourismWith the opening of National Hangeul Museum on Hangeul Day today, the oldest Korean typewriter to exist, Song Ki-ju’s 4-set typewriter has been donated to the museum. Having graduated from Seoul Yonhee College (now Yonsei University), Song studied at Texas State University and University of Chicago. Aside from inventing the Korean typewriter in 1933, which was sold by Underwood Typewriter Company, he created the first 3D relief map of Korea.  His grandson, Song Se-young, made the decision to donate the typewriter to the museum.The typewriter’s unique 4-set arrangement of vowels and consonants of the complex Korean alphabet allowed users to efficiently form Hangeul words by frequently using the shift and space keys. Song’s typewriter has influenced the development of Kim Joon-sung’s and Gong Byung-woo’s typewriter models. Upon donation, Song Se-young shared his compelling story. “During the Korean War, my grandfather and

Oct 8, 2014By Do Je-hae
New Hangeul Museum to feature Korea's oldest typewriter

American to get top cultural merit for promoting Hangeul

Students of the King Sejong Institute, a Korean language institute for foreigners, celebrate Hangeul Day, which falls today, in front of the king’s statue in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, Wednesday. The Korean alphabet was invented and promulgated during the rule of King Sejong (1418-1450). / YonhapBy Do Je-hae Homer B. Hulbert (1863-1949) was a pioneer in promoting Hangeul at the turn of the 20th century./ Courtesy of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and TourismKorea will award the late Homer B. Hulbert (1863-1949) the Geumgwan Medal, the nation's highest cultural merit, for promoting the Korean alphabet, according to the culture ministry Wednesday.Hulbert is one of 10 individuals and agencies within and outside Korea that the government will recognize during a ceremony today for their exceptional efforts to spread the Korean language. The ceremony is the government's key activity for Hangeul Day, which falls on Oct. 9 every year.  Kimball A. Hulbert will receive the medal on behalf of his great-grandfather, who first came to Korea in 1886. He was also a journalist and polit

Oct 8, 2014By Do Je-hae

Lee U-fan: most expensive living Korean artist

Lee U-fan’s “From Point — 1977” / Courtesy of Kukje GalleryLee U-fanBy Kwon Mee-yooMinimalist painter and sculptor Lee U-fan was recently identified as the most expensive Korean artist.According to international art resource Artnet’s list of the world’s top 100 living artists, released last week, Lee ranked 47th in terms of the value of all works sold, having brought in around $37.6 million (40 billion won) at art auctions between January 2011 and August 2014. The 78-year-old artist is the only Korean artist on the list.Lee is known for his rock and metal sculptures exploring the relationships of objects to the world as well as his monochrome paintings. The prominent artist has created “a visual, conceptual, and theoretical language that has radically expanded the possibilities for post-minimalist art,” according to the Guggenheim Museum, where the artist held his retrospective in 2011. German artist Gerhard Richter topped the list with $859 million, followed by pop artist Jeff Koons with $284 million. Koons holds the record for th

Oct 8, 2014By Do Je-hae
Lee U-fan: most expensive living Korean artist

Is CHA overspending on new museum?

The main hall of Daehan Empire History Museum in Deoksu Palace / YonhapBy Do Je-haeThe nation's central agency for managing traditional heritage has just spent almost 15 billion won for a new museum inside Deoksu Palace in central Seoul.That's a lot of money for a single project for the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA), which will spend about 60 billion won fixing 251 cultural heritage sites around the country next year.During a press preview Tuesday, the CHA underlined the value of the Daehan Empire History Museum, which opens Oct. 13. The museum is the first of its kind in Korea, as no history museum here to date has been solely devoted to introducing the royal life of the Korean Empire (1897-1910) which succeeded the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1897) before Korea became a Japanese colony in 1910.The museum opens as the CHA is still under harsh criticism for a series of botched renovation schemes, particularly the nation's No.1 National Treasure Sungnyemun Gate which suffered critical damage a few years ago. "We have had a lot of problems in recent years, so we are apprehensive abou

Oct 7, 2014By Do Je-hae

Marriage of Buddhism and modern dance

A scene from the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company’s repertoire “Bul-ssang”    /  Courtesy of Korea National Contemporary Dance CompanyBy Kwon Mee-yooMasked dancers run through gilded Buddhist statues on stage and roll over with them. The dancers also pile up plastic baskets on stage and knock them down, as if symbolizing Koreans accepting and consuming new culture rapidly.This is the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company (KNCDC)’s “Bul-ssang,” which will be staged on Friday and Saturday at Main Hall Hae of National Theater of Korea on Mount Nam.“Bul-ssang” is a repertoire of the KNCDC, created by artistic director Ahn Ae-soon. Ahn is a prominent dancer and choreographer in Korea, known for her sense of rhythm and knack of creating dynamic space.Premiered in 2009 at LG Arts Center, the dance piece is a fine example of collaboration of contemporary dacne, live DJing, visual art and video works. Ahn was inspired by Buddha Bar, a Paris-born restaurant that incorporates large statues of Buddha as a main theme of i

Oct 7, 2014By Kwon Mee-yoo
Marriage of Buddhism and modern dance

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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

Oct 2, 2014
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‘Daegu Opera Festival 2014’Daegu Opera HouseThrough Nov. 1The 12th Daegu Opera Festival will be held at the Daegu Opera House in the southern city of Daegu through Nov. 1. The festival consists of the performances of six operas, “Turandot,” “Romeo and Juliet,” “La Traviata,” “The Magic Flute,” “The Merry Wives of Windsor” and “The Pearl Fishers.” Tickets cost 10,000 to 70,000 for each performance. Located near exit 1 of Daegu station on Daegu subway line 1. For more information, call (053) 666-6023 or visit www.daeguoperahouse.org.Saint Petersburg Philharmonic OrchestraSeoul Arts Center*Oct. 10Conductor Yuri Temirkanov will conduct the Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra at Seoul Arts Center on Oct. 10./ Courtesy of Mast MediaRussia-based the Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by renowned conductor Yuri Temirkanov, will perform at the Seoul Arts Center on Oct. 10, celebrating Temirkanov’s 75th birthday and 25th anniversary of his inauguration. They will play Tchaiko

Oct 2, 2014
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Classical Concerts  Zubin Mehta & Israel Philharmonic OrchestraHyundai Arts CenterOct. 22 Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, led by prominent conductor Zubin Mehta, will perform at Hyundai Arts Center in Ulsan on Oct. 22. The program will include Schubert’s “Symphony No. 6 in C Major D. 589” and Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 5 in E minor op. 6.” Tickets cost 100,000 to 200,000 won. For more information, call (052) 202-6300 or visit www.hhiarts.co.kr. Dang Thai SonSeoul Arts Center*Oct. 19 Award-winning Vietnamese pianist Dang Thai Son will perform at the Seoul Arts Center in southern Seoul on Oct. 19. He will play Schumann’s “Davidsbundletanze Op. 6,” Prokofiev’s “Visions fugitives Op. 22” and Ravel’s “La Valse.” Tickets cost 50,000 to 90,000 won. For more information, call (02) 541-3184 or visit www.mastmedia.co.kr. ‘Kristijian Jarvi’s Absolute Ensemble & Sarah Chang’Sejong Center for the Performing Arts*Oct. 23-24 Violin virtuoso Sarah Cha

Sep 25, 2014
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Art exhibit bridges South Korea, North Korea and China

North Korean painter Chung Young-man’s “Mount Geumgang” / Courtesy of Korean Art Exchange AssociationBy Kwon Mee-yooArtists from South and North Korea and China gathered for an exhibition with the slogan “Take the Peace! Keep in Touch!” at the Ara Art Center, Insa-dong, central Seoul.Hosted by the Korean Art Exchange Association, the exhibit aims to promote peace and harmonious coexistence amid the news of political tension between the two Koreas surfacing once again, which coincides with the 61st anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement this year.The exhibition, featuring the works of 72 South Korean, 32 North Korean and 15 Chinese artists, emphasize peace, reconciliation and coexistence between the three nations that were all affected by the Korean War.This exhibition provides a unique opportunity for the two Koreas and China to communicate through the language of art and to exchange distinct styles. The ethnic Korean artists in China worked as matchmakers between the North and South.Kim Key-man, an organizer of the exhibit and visiting professor

Sep 19, 2014By Kwon Mee-yoo
Art exhibit bridges South Korea, North Korea and China
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