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Performing arts market in Seoul 2012

By Kwon Mee-yoo More than 1,500 people from 53 countries gathered at the National Theater of Korea, located at the foot of Mt. Nam in Seoul to explore the diversity of Korean performances at the 8th Performing Arts Market (PAMS). Organized by the Korea Arts Management Service and the National Theater of Korea, PAMS is the largest performing arts fair in Korea. It introduces selected Korean performances and international works; discusses the current state of the performing arts; and promotes networking of performing arts professionals from across the globe. For this year’s PAMS, 89 organizations — 73 from Korea and 16 from overseas — have installed booths. Four works from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary, were showcased as well. The highlight of the event is the PAMS Choice Showcase, which presented a selection of 13 theater, music, dance and multidisciplinary performances in order to help them reach a global audience. International visitors gave a big round of applause to each troupe presented unique shows. The art market will wrap up t

Oct 11, 2012By Kwon Mee-yoo

Hotel Lobby

Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel The Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel has received the Best New Business Hotel in Asia-Pacific Award from Business Traveller Asia-Pacific, a leading travel magazine. The award ceremony was held in Hong Kong on Sept. 28. It is the first time for a hotel in Korea to receive the award, reflecting the outstanding results for the hotel just one year since its September opening last year. “Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Sheraton brand, the Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel will continue to reach out with genuine care and achieve a higher service standard for the guests,” said the hotel’s general manager David Cuddon. Sheraton Grande Walkerhill The Sheraton Grande Walkerhill’s two restaurants offer “Dishes for Autumn Gastronomy.” Korean restaurant Myongwolgwan has created steamed rice in a lotus leaf, a healthy, Buddhist-style dish that is known to be good for those with high blood pressure and diabetes. The menu is available through Nov. 30 for 39,000 won. For more information, call (02) 450-4595. At Japanese eatery Kiyomizu, expe

Oct 4, 2012By Kim Rahn

Visiting chefs to offer authentic foreign foods

By Kim Rahn Foreign chefs and wine experts will visit Korea to present authentic dishes from their home countries. The Grand Hyatt Seoul has invited three chefs from the Grand Hyatt Singapore to present diverse fusion cuisine from Oct. 11 to 24. At buffet restaurant The Terrace, the “True Singapore”’ promotion will provide a chance to experience the fusion of Chinese, Indonesian, Thai and British cultures that defines the culinary culture of Singapore. Chef Low Hui Heng, with 18 years of experience at the Chinese Banquet Kitchen at the Singaporean hotel, has introduced the unique flavors and scents of Singapore through various promotions at Hyatt hotels worldwide. Additionally, chefs Mahahtyir Bin Ya and Rajesh Kumar will feature Malaysian and Indian cuisine through lunch and dinner buffets as well as a la carte selections. Dishes from various nations available at The Terrace include pulut hitam, a spicy, sweet dish made of black rice and coconut; beef rendang, a Malaysian short-rib stew; popiah, spring rolls with vegetables and seafood wrapped in a wheat pancake;

Oct 4, 2012By Kim Rahn

Westin Chosun hopes to become seedbed for Korea's hoteliers

By Kim Rahn Korean hoteliers are talented and well-educated but are not treated well here with many leaving the industry, said the new general manager of the Westin Chosun Seoul. Brian Pak, the hotel’s first general manager of Korean descent, said he hopes to support and help them develop, so that not only the Westin Chosun but Korea’s entire hotel industry can improve. “Korea’s hoteliers are more talented and passionate than those in any other country I’ve been. I see many hidden gems. But at the same time I see those gems, who can be jewels if well polished, don’t become so but quit the industry,” the Korean-American said. Pak said he is moving to change policy at least in his hotel so that capable young people can move to higher positions faster than they would in the current system, helping them become the core of the organization by offering education and training. “I hope the efforts will spread from the Westin Chosun to other hotels, so the whole industry can shine more. I want to see those having passion be rewarded, satisfied with their achievements,” the 46-y

Oct 4, 2012By Kim Rahn

Hangeul riding high on hallyu

Various activities planned to mark creation of Korean alphabet By Do Je-hae Hangeul, or the Korean alphabet, is considered one of the most treasured cultural creations of the country. Recently it has been a popular cultural source. One of the most popular K-dramas last year was “Deep-rooted True,” about the development of the alphabet. Korean designer Lie Sang-bong has used the alphabet in his collections. Celebrated on Oct. 9, Hangeul Day honors the nation's unique writing system that dates back to the early Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910). King Sejong, who reigned from 1418-1450, developed a writing system for the Korean language with a team of researchers. Hangeul was promulgated in 1446. This year sees the 566th year of its promulgation. To mark the occasion, the government has designated Hangeul Week starting today through Oct. 11. Around 120 activities will be held here and abroad. The Ministry of Culture, Sports & Tourism announced the plans during a briefing Thursday. One of the highlights of the celebrations is an exhibition on Hangeul at Gyeongbok P

Oct 4, 2012By Do Je-hae

Aussie chef explores Korean food for Seoul Gourmet

By Kwon Mee-yoo Tetsuya Wakuda, an acclaimed chef from Australia, visited Korea a month ahead of Seoul Gourmet 2012 to taste local food and explore ingredients before preparing for a special dinner for Korean guests in November. Seoul Gourmet is an event that introduces Korean food to top international chefs. Born in Japan, Wakuda moved to Australia when he was 22. He worked at a restaurant to learn English but the experience changed his life and he became one of the most successful and creative chefs in Australia. His eponymous Tetsuya’s in Sydney is one of the top restaurants in the city. In addition to Tetsuya’s, he runs Waku Ghin in Singapore. During his visit to Korea, Wakuda went to the capital’s Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market and SSG Food Market in southern Seoul. He showed photos of fish he took while browsing the markets including halibut, shrimp and ribbon fish. “There were lots of live fish in the market. Now I have an idea of what I can get in Seoul,” the chef told The Korea Times. Wakuda had lunch at Congdu in central Seoul, a restaurant serving mode

Sep 28, 2012By Kwon Mee-yoo

Nightscape of Busan

Korea Times photo by Yun Suh-youngBy Yun Suh-young BUSAN ― Autumn is a romantic season. Of the three months that are counted as autumn, October lies in the middle and is perhaps also the peak season of romance. Spending the season of romance at the “city of romance” may maximize the love story. The sparkling lights along Gwangalli Beach in Busan create a beautiful nightscape, adding much to create a romantic atmosphere. The nightscape The Gwangan-daegyo (bridge) and its surrounding buildings light up at night in all colors embroidering the sea in rainbow. The bridge, which stretches over a distance of 7.4 kilometers across Haeundae Beach, is also called the “diamond bridge” for its sparkling appearance. A cruise ship, the “Tiffany 21,” runs beneath the bridge taking passengers on an enchanting journey. A tour along the beach runs for two hours starting from noon to midnight. To embark on the most mesmerizing experience, take the cruise at night. The ship runs at dinner time from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and also from 10 p.m. to midnight. Duri

Sep 27, 2012

Sunfull

Counter cyberbullying with Sunfull By Rachel Lee In October 2008, a merciless tide of public opinion was a major reason that drove movie star Choi Jin-sil to take her own life. The most well-known victim of cyberbullying in Korea was also a mother of two. Her suicide is not an isolated incident. It is part of the country’s growing problem with insidious chat room activity. In May 2010, a group of Internet users attacked rapper Tablo, whose Korean name is Lee Seon-woong. The members accused the 32-year-old of forging his Stanford degrees and argued that he did not graduate from the prestigious university. He presented his credentials, yet the group continued to attack the artist. As one of the most wired nations, almost every household in Korea is equipped with broadband Internet. But this freedom in exchange of information and opinion has made celebrities as well as ordinary people vulnerable to relentless online attacks known here as “akpeul,” or vicious online replies. Min Byoung-chul, a renowned English educator and a professor of International Studies at Konkuk Univ

Sep 27, 2012

aroundtown 2

Clubs The Octagon Nonhyeon-dong Near the New Hilltop Hotel in Nonhyeon-dong 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 No. 7. For more information, call (02) 516-8847. Club Volume Itaewon Offering the finest venue for specially-themed weekly events and world-class DJs, Club Volume is located in the Crown Hotel near Noksapyeong subway 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. Dojo Kyounglidan Work hard, play hard, sleep later! Lying underground Noxa in the thriving Kyounglidan neighborhood, Dojo is the latest edition to the clubbing nightlife in Seoul. Popular local DJs offer nonstop tunes for energetic dancing until dawn with weekday drink specials and enthusiastic crowds of longtime expats. For more information, call (02) 790-1334. W.E. Listen Samcheong-dong This cafe rei

Sep 27, 2012

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Classical Concerts Rogers and Hammerstein Cinema Orchestra Series II Sejong Center Oct. 11-12 Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein are known for compositions they wrote for such renowned films as “Sound of Music,” “The King and I,” “Oklahoma!” The Suwon Philhamonic Orchestra under the leadership of conductor George Daugherty will perform these songs. Tickets cost 30,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, call (02) 3991-700 or visit www.sejongpac.or.kr ROTTINI Debut Concert: Hero of Voice Seoul Arts Center* Oct. 7 Four of Korea’s top opera singers, Park Ji-min, Joseph Lim, Lim Chang-ham and Aldo Heo, have come together in a group called Rottini. Rottini has successfully reached out to the international audience, and took first place at the New York Opera Competition. Tickets cost 40,000 to 100,000 won. For more information, call (02) 580-1300 or visit 222.sac.or.kr/eng. Yo-Yo Ma Seoul Arts Center* Nov. 13 Renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma is a recipient of multiple Grammy Awards, the National Medal of Arts and the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom. His Seoul

Sep 27, 2012
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