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Controversial religious group holds int'l peace event in Seoul

An international peace summit in Seoul, attended by former world leaders, is attracting attention because it is chaired by Lee Man-hee, the leader of a controversial Korean religious group. Speakers at the World Alliance of Religions Peace Summit (WARP Summit), which opened Wednesday at the 63 Building in Yeouido, include Peruvian Vice President Marisol Espinoza Cruz, former Croatian President Stjepan Mesic and former South African President Kgalema Petrus Motlanthe, according to the official website. The event has drawn protests because of the involvement of Lee, the leader of the Shinchonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony (SCJ), which some describe as a cult. Founded in 1984 by Lee, SCJ reportedly has over 120,000 followers. It came under scrutiny in 2007, when an investigative television report claimed that followers believe that Lee has eternal life. The WARP Summit was organized by a group called Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), chaired by Lee; the International Women’s Peace Group; the International Peace Youth Gro

Sep 18, 2014

(292) Interpreting life's sudden hardships

By Janet Shin We all undergo hardships in our lives. Even those who appear successful on the outside can be miserable inside. A seemingly minor incident can change the course of one’s life. Yet how does one know if an event in one’s life is significant? This is where saju comes in.By reading an individual’s saju, the reader can foresee what will happen in the near future. In addition, a reading will show a certain probability of an event happening in a given year depending on the person’s age and gender.2014 is the year of the blue horse, called “gap-o” in Korean. The zodiac signs correspond to earthly letters, which interact with each other by either being attracted to one another or repelling each other. A clash is especially notable, as it often implies that a major life event is ahead. It doesn’t always mean misfortune. The upcoming fortune could be positive, such as getting a new job, or one of sorrow, such as the unexpected death of a family member.To further break down this year’s gap-o, the element associated with the horse

Sep 18, 2014
(292) Interpreting life's sudden hardships

Discovering the charms of Yeonnam-dong

By Kim Bo-eunWhen this reporter moved to Yeonnam-dong in 2010, it was a rather dour, working-class neighborhood. What was noteworthy were the abundance of authentic Chinese restaurants and diners for taxi drivers.Yet over the course of five years, trendy cafes and bars have replaced the car repair shops and butcher’s to become a hip area where office workers come on weekdays for after-work drinks, and young people flock to on the weekends.Even so, Yeonnam-dong remains far from sophisticated. In a way, it is still the same old neighborhood with old rice cake shops and hardware stores, but that’s perhaps what gives the place its charm. Tucked away in a residential area a walk away from Hongdae Station,its narrow streets are mostly lined with small shops. Take a stroll down Yeonnam-dong’s alleyways this fall, and indulge in its retro ambience. The following are a list of places you might want to drop by. Note that many of the stores are closed on Mondays.Salon de CeylonA marvelous sweet, buttery scent will greet your nose as you step into Salon de Ceylon, a café

Sep 17, 2014By Kim Bo-eun
Discovering the charms of Yeonnam-dong

Train ride to the DMZ

A view of the Imjingang Bridge while passing through it inside a DMZ train running on the Gyeongeui Line.By Yun Suh-youngFor the longest time, a bus was the only option for foreign tourists traveling on their own to visit the demilitarized zone (DMZ) that separates South and North Koreas.Now with two new train routes heading to the northernmost parts of South Korea, tourists have more options when deciding to travel to the DMZ. The Gyeongeui Line which opened on May 4 runs from Seoul Station to Dorasan Station, located close to the DMZ.The Gyeongwon Line, opened on Aug. 1, takes visitors from Seoul Station to Baengmagoji Station, the northernmost station.Here is a review by W’s reporter of her visit to the DMZ via the two different train routes. The Dora ObservatoryGyeongeui LineThe visit to Dorasan Station via the Gyeongeui Line is the quickest and most efficient option for foreign travelers with little time on their hands.The roundtrip takes just five hours in total, so this is a time-saving choice offered on a compact schedule.The Gyeongeui Line provides two t

Sep 17, 2014
Train ride to the DMZ

Tracing the origins of Chanel's little black dress

By Kim Bo-eunThe cap of Chanel No.5’s 1921 edition with the double C logoChanel is perhaps the single most celebrated name in the world of high fashion. The double interlocking C logo has become a synonym with luxury, with the black quilted leather handbag, tweed jacket and No.5 perfume being some of the most sought-after fashion items among young women around the world.Behind all the glitz and glamour, however, lies the late French designer’s humble background. As the daughter of a street vendor, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel was born in a poorhouse in Saumur, France. After losing her mother to bronchitis at age 12, she was abandoned by her father at a convent in Correze.The convent of Aubazine, however, is where Chanel learned to sew and where she traced her roots as a designer. What the late designer remembered as a strict world of monochrome would later manifest in some of her most beloved designs. Chanel’s little black dress, unveiled several decades later with a white collar and cuffs, incorporated the functionality and simple lines of a nun’s habi

Sep 17, 2014By Kim Bo-eun

A pleasant transformation

A narrow triangular spiral stairway, a signature architectural feature of the Space buildingBy Yun Suh-youngExterior of the glass building of the Arario Museum in SpaceWhat used to be office space densely packed with desks has been turned into a spacious gallery with a copious display of artwork.The five-story red-bricked building, formerly the office of “Space,” an architecture firm, metamorphosed into a gallery/museum and unveiled its refurbished spaced on Sept. 1.The Space building was constructed by the late Kim Swoo-geun (1931-1986), one of Korea’s most representative architects of the 20th century, to be used as an office space for his firm. Erected in 1971, the building had faithfully served the purpose of being a cozy and creative space for architects for the past 40 some years. Changdeok Palace can be viewed from the French fine dining restaurant on the fifth floor of the glass buildingThe company, however, announced bankruptcy in January last year after a prolonged crisis that began with the death of late Kim in 1986 and the excessive expansion of the

Sep 17, 2014
A pleasant transformation

Scarf styling 101 for men

By Kim Yeon-soo Scarves are no longer just for women. A true fashionista is one who knows how to utilize accessories to maximize the look.Here are the three easiest ways to stay in style with scarves. 1. LET IT FALLJust simply layer your outfit with a scarf around the neck and let it fall. It not only helps you look taller, but also adds a little pop to your entire outfit. The scarf adds style to the formality. 2. NECK WARMERFold the scarf in half, wrap it around your neck and put the ends of the scarf through the hole created by folding the scarf. It helps maintain body heat by keeping the neck warm while keeping your style. 3. CHEST WARMERWrap the scarf around your neck and tie it once as if you are tying a knot. Tying it high up closer to the neck or lower down toward the chest makes the style entirely different. You can create a different look just by changing the position of the knot.

Sep 17, 2014
Scarf styling 101 for men

Dress up in autumn style

By Kim Yeon-sooWith Korea’s infamously hot summer and rainy season now over, it’s time for a change in your wardrobe.The key words for this fall are comfy, red and graphics. With those words in mind, here are W’s suggestions.Khaki ZAN Dress. Tommy Hilfiger 325,000 wonBlack CIAMBAVE Wedge Sneakers. ALDO 138,000 wonStone Leather Ring Set. studio.K (Beaker) 99,000 wonCOMFYThis season, dresses don’t always have to go with those 6-inch kill-heels by Christian Louboutin.Stay comfortable, yet stylish, with a pair of unique sneakers.Dress up or down with casual, yet flashy, sneaker wedge heels and you need not worry how to match the perfect pair of shoes to a dress. Wear stackable accessories to add color to the outfit. Fancy rings or bangles will bring the style up a notch.Navy Wave Rain Coat. studio.K (Beaker) 219,000 wonIndian Pink/Brown Scarf. Grienich (Beaker) 98,000 wonRed OCARIA Pumps. ALDO 118,000 wonRED / GRAPHICSWhat’s fall fashion without a trench coat? Despite the popularity of this item, however, it’s not the easiest to pull off.This season&rs

Sep 17, 2014
Dress up in autumn style

Shoes maketh the man

By Todd Samplemonk strapTodd Sample is the president of Well Dressed Men’s & Women’s Tailoring and a 19-year resident of Korea.Walking down a Gangnam street several days ago, I saw a man in a nicely tailored suit, a beautiful shirt, and a necktie that added a unique touch to his overall look.As my eyes gazed toward the ground with the expectation that such a well-put-together chap would certainly be sporting a sharp pair of suede oxfords or double monk straps, I was instead disappointed to see a pair of unpolished square-toed clunkers that immediately tarnished his otherwise stylish look.The old adage “you can judge a man by the shoes he wears” popped into my head, and suddenly the effort this chap had made to look sharp that day did not matter anymore.As a rule, men’s shoes for business or formal occasions should first and foremost have leather uppers and soles (no rubber soles for business shoes), and they should always be polished.On the formality scale, shoes appropriate with a business suit are narrow, slightly rounded t

Sep 17, 2014
Shoes maketh the man

Camp in glamour

A room at SangSang Glampers, a glamping site in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi ProvinceBy Kwon Ji-younThis fall, go camping in style. “Glamping” is a portmanteau of “glamour” and “camping” that entails a luxurious camping getaway featuring the best of both worlds. Here are some “glamping” sites W magazine visited for those seeking a truly inimitable camping experience.A hammock sits outside the door of one of the rooms at SangSang GlampersSANGSANG GLAMPERSThe rotund tents at SangSang Glampers in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi Province, are perfect for people hoping to spend a night in a tent without the associated hassles.A 20-minute drive from the Namhan River, the glamping site boasts five roomy tents that feature air conditioners, sofas, bathrooms, stoves and televisions for a lavish camping experience. Outside each tent is a table-and-bench, hammock and barbecue grill, and next to the parking lot is a swimming pool.A family of four owns the glamping site that opened in May, and all four pitch in to clean and ready the tents for incoming guests.Living r

Sep 17, 2014
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