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Clubs, Exhibitions & For Kids

CLUBS Club Garden Apgujeong-dong The Garden is an electronica hotspot, with the big draw being its line-up of guest DJs such as Laurent Garnier, Mondo Grosso, Afrika Bambatta and Goldie. Near Galleria Department Store on the so-called Rodeo Street in southern Seoul. Call (02) 518-5115 or clubgarden.co.kr. Club Evans Hongdae or Hongik University Area This club, located near Hongik University, is great for intimate live performances. The line-up of performers are generally top-notch and the acoustics are good. Located near exit 1 on Sangsu Station on subway line 6 or exit 6 on Hongdae Station on subway line 2. Call (02) 337-8361 or www.clubevans.com. Club Caliente Itaewon The patrons are so diverse, DJ Josh has the hard job of appealing to everyone. But he keeps the dance floor going, playing a variety of standbys and new Latin music. The song selection is what keeps people coming back. Located near exit 4 of Itaewon Station subway line 6. Call (011) 9094 8484. Club M2 Hongdae M2 features top DJs from home and abroad. The dance floor an

Oct 25, 2007

Historical Discovery of Baekje Urns

By Sa Eun-young Staff Reporter A set of gold, silver and bronze urns holding sari, or the remains of a great monk after cremation, from the Baekje Kingdom (18 -660 A.D.) has been discovered, 1,430 years after it was buried. It is considered to be the biggest discovery from a Baekje excavation since the digging up of a gilt-bronze incense burner in 1993, according to the Buyeo National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage Wednesday. The urns and other sacrificial items were discovered in a Moktap, or wooden Pagoda. It was found in the Wangheungsa Temple grounds established by Baekje King Wideok to honor the death of his son in 577. The set is composed of a bronze cylinder urn_10.3cm in height_holding a silver bottle-shaped urn, which contains a small gold urn inside it. The bronze cylinder urn carries an inscription consisting of 29 letters, with six rows made. It was translated to read ``Jeongyu Feb.15 (577), Baekje King Chang (King Wideok) builds this temple for the late prince and when two saris were buried, they became three in accord with the gods.'' The disco

Oct 24, 2007

`Dancing Shadows Sweeps Musical Awards

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Homegrown blockbuster musical, ``Dancing Shadows'' won five awards at the 13th Korea Musical Awards held at KBS Hall in Seoul Tuesday night, saving face after its commercial flop. The musical swept five categories _ Best Musical, Best Performance by a Supporting Actor, Best Orchestrations and Best Choreography and Best Ensemble. The musical is an adaptation of the realist play ``Forest Fire'' by the late Korean playwright Cha Bum-suk. The musical drew public attention as it was directed by Paul Garrington and written by Ariel Dorfman, with about five billion won in production costs. But the musical was not that successful in winning support from musical fans. The musical featured impressive stage sets, a world-class musical score and flamboyant choreography. After accepting the award, Park Myung-sung, head of Seensee Musical Company, the production company of ``Dancing Shadows,'' said that the company will donate 50 million won in prize money to the Cha Bum-suk Drama Foundation. ``Our company will make great efforts to provi

Oct 24, 2007

Great Performances at 1,000 Won

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter What can you buy with 1,000 won? It might be hard to buy even a drink at a convenience store with that amount. But in the heart of the city, Gwanghwamun, just 1,000 won can go a long way. 2007 Jazz Summit-Jazz and The City The KT Art Hall, which opened in April with a performing hall and a cozy cafe, offers a jazz performance every night at the price of 1,000 won. Office workers in the hustle and bustle district are lured to visit the venue in the midst of the major offices of companies. Under the title of ``2007 Jazz Summit,'' the art hall is attracting a growing number of visitors into the jazz frenzy. The art hall offers various kinds of jazz combining acid jazz, jam performance and lounge. ``I rarely see popular performances such as musicals, operas and even concerts because of the high prices. But this kind of cheap concert in the hall is a really good alternative for me,'' a 29-year-old office worker, identified as Jun, said. A growing number of those sharing the sentiments of Jun are turning their eyes

Oct 23, 2007

General’s Flag Returns Home From US

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter A historic Korean flag, which was taken by the U.S. Navy during a military clash with Korean forces, known as the ``Sinmiyangyo'' in 1871, has been returned home after 136 years, the Cultural Heritage Administration announced Monday. The administration unveiled the 4.5 meters square flag of General Eo Jae-yeon to the public at the National Palace Museum of Korea. General Eo was the commander of Gwangseongin, a fortress on the island of Ganghwa. The flag is regarded as a rare and crucial military source called ``sujagi'' _ the general's flag _ which was used in the field and at the main gate of the barracks at the end of the 19th century. The administration said that the Annapolis Naval Academy's museum based in Maryland, the United States, has agreed to lease the flag to Korea for 10 years. The administration originally hoped that the museum would permanently return the flag, but the academy decided to lease it on a long-tern basis as permanent return requires the revision of a relevant law and congressional and presidential approvals

Oct 22, 2007

Musical Reveals Another Side of Tortured Dane

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Don't expect Hamlet to give a serious delivery of the famous ``To be or not to be, that is the question.'' Instead, there is a young Hamlet wearing black leather pants and jacket, shouting like a rock star. The musical, ``Hamlet'' offers a bold approach to shed new light on ``Hamlet,'' one of William Shakespeare's classic tragedies. It first premiered in Prague, the Czech Republic in 1999 and has been staged over 600 times and seen by around 10 million people. The musical is now having its first Korean production on the stage of the Universal Arts Center in Seoul. The all-time classic by Shakespeare is based on a Danish legend revolving around the question over why Prince Hamlet, the main character, waited so long to exact revenge on Claudius, his stepfather, for his father's death. But the musical has changed some scenes to put lighter moments in the story line closer to the original Shakespearian version under the rock musical score. The young Hamlet, played by rising musical star Kim Soo-yong, walks onstage looking brooding and p

Oct 22, 2007

Beauty of Photography in Manipulating Gray

By Sa Eun-young Staff Reporter It is common to see paintings that are so realistically recreated that they seem llike photographs, however, it is not easy to find photographs so delicately printed that they resemble an oriental ink-and-wash painting. Such breathtaking results are possible because of the meticulous care that is put into the process of creating the final black-and-white print. Veteran artist Min Byung-hun, behind these artistic works, is fully involved in producing his artistic pieces, from the photography to the printing. His techniques, grounded in the minutest details, enable him to minimize the use of stark black and white contrasts and employ a wide variation of subtle and soft gray monotones that create an almost subdued feeling in his works. Under the theme _ snow land, sky, fog and gloom _ Min focuses mainly on ordinary scenes, with the serene landscapes of Korea frequently appearing in his photographs. Min's work can be seen on display at Gallery Kong in Seoul, and runs through Oct. 28. This exhibition showcases around 10 unreleased pieces f

Oct 21, 2007

Concerts, Museums & Performances

CLASSICAL CONCERTS Russell Sherman Piano Recital Sejong Center for the Performing Arts Oct. 21 Russell Sherman, teacher of many renowned Korean pianists, holds his fifth concert in Korea. He will perform beautiful music by Liszt, Schumann, Debussy and Beethoven. ``Prelude a l'apres-midi d'un faune'' duo will be played with his wife and pianist Byun Wha-kyung. Tickets cost from 50,000 won to 70,000 won. Visit ticket.interpark.com or call 1544-1555. Located near exit 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5. Bruckner Series I Seoul Arts Center Oct. 19 Led by Matthias Bamert, the KBS Symphony Orchestra holds their 608th subscription concert. Along with grandeur Sympony No. 6 written by Bruckner, clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein will play Mozart's Clarinet Concerto with the symphony. Tickets cost 10,000 won to 35,000 won. Visit www.sac.or.kr or all (02) 780-6400. Located near exits 4 and 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station on subway line 3. Korea International Music Festival Seoul Arts Center Oct. 23 - 26 The Music Association of Korea presents a 4

Oct 18, 2007

Clubs, Exhibitions & For Kids

CLUBS Club Garden Apgujeong-dong The Garden is an electronica hotspot, with the big draw being its line-up of guest DJs such as Laurent Garnier, Mondo Grosso, Afrika Bambatta and Goldie. Near Galleria Department Store on the so-called Rodeo Street in southern Seoul. Call (02) 518-5115 or clubgarden.co.kr. Club Evans Hongdae or Hongik University Area This place, located near Hongik University, is great for intimate live performances. The line-up of performers is generally top-notch and the acoustics are good. Located near exit 1 on Sangsu Station on subway line 6 or exit 6 on Hongdae Station on subway line 2. Call (02) 337-8361 or www.clubevans.com. Club Caliente Itaewon The patrons are so diverse, DJ Josh sometimes has the hard job of appealing to everyone. But he keeps the dance floor going, playing a variety of standbys and new Latin music. The song selection is what keeps people coming back. Located near exit 4 of Itaewon Station subway line 6. Call (011) 9094 8484. Club M2 Hongdae M2 features top DJs from home and abroad. The dance

Oct 18, 2007

Murder Site of Empress Restored

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter Geoncheonggung Residence, the blood-tainted spot in Gyeongbok Palace where Japanese assassins murdered an empress of the Joseon Kingdom (1310-1910), has finally opened, Thursday, for the first time in 98 years. Under direct orders from Miura Goro, the Japanese Minister to Korea at the time, sword-bearing assassins invaded Gyeongbok Palace on Oct. 8, 1895 to kill Empress Myeongseong (1851-1895), who was seen as an obstacle to Japan's annexation plans. Also known as Queen Min, the empress was spouse to Joseon's 26th king, Emperor Gojong (1852-1919). Wielding much political influence as queen, she advocated stronger Korea-Russia ties in order to block Japanese influence. Min was slain in Geoncheonggung Residence, the king and queen's private quarters, along with two other women resembling her. Her body was burnt in a nearby forest and the ashes were dispersed. She was 43 years old at the time. The tragic death is remembered as the Eulmiwaebyeon incident. Geoncheonggung Residence was built in 1873 as a resting place for the royal couple, but was

Oct 18, 2007
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