Korea has lost much of its heritage, from the royal lineage of the 1392-1910 Joseon Kingdom to the artistic techniques used to capture their images. Few royal portraits survive to this day.?
Yeungnam University professor Chung Do-hee gives a lecture for the Royal Asiatic Society on both the artistry of traditional Korean portraiture as well as the techniques, skills and materials used to create them. She will show images of the front and back sides of royal portrait, as well as a replica portrait on silk canvas.
The lecture will be held at 7:30 p.m. on June 28 in the second-floor lounge of Somerset Palace in downtown Seoul. All are welcome. Non-members pay 10,000 won and students pay 5,000 won. Visit
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English-speaking theater company Seoul Players is accepting applications from prospective directors who would like to get involved with this November's 10 Minute Play Festival.
Applicants should email
a resume and a short paragraph about their directing style. Past Seoul Players directors only need to send a letter of interest. First-time directors welcome. Submissions must be sent by Friday night midnight.
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