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Int'l marketplace offers tips for buying event tickets

StubHub, the world’s largest ticket marketplace, revealed its insider tips to finding tickets for sold-out gigs and sports matches in Korea.“Finding the perfect ticket at a suitable price isn’t always easy, but these tips are based on StubHub’s expert knowledge and will give the fans practical solutions so they don’t miss out,” the company said.The firm listed key rules ticket buyers should follow. One tip is that being first in line to buy a ticket can be a mistake.Many believe going online straight away as soon as a gig sells out is the right move, but data shows tickets are at their cheapest usually in the last 72 hours before the event when the price drops by 20 percent, with the biggest drop coming on the day of the event.For the Korean market, tickets for events at venues with over 10,000 seats such as Seoul World Cup Stadium and Gocheok Sky Dome get cheaper as the day of the event approaches.Another tip was to avoid the first night.If you’re looking to save cash, don’t immediately look at opening night, because on average it&rsqu

Namyangju to present 'Slow Life' festival

By John RedmondThe Namyangju Slow Life International Festival will promote healthy eating and an eco-friendly lifestyle during its five-day run starting Sept. 22.Under the theme “Food, City and Health,” the international festival will bring together participants from around 40 countries. It will take place at the Sports and Cultural Center in Namyangju, a city northeast of Seoul.“Slow life” aims to improve quality of life by adopting traditional methods of eating and living.“Namyangju Slow Life International Festival will be held to share daily happiness and create a slow life world in the slow life planet,” the event organizer said in the invite.The organizer based the event on the three core spirits, a philosophy advocated by Joseon-era intellectual Jeong Yak-yong (1762-1836), also known as Dasan. His philosophy is aimed at improving the environment, economic value and the social status of rural regions.The festival will feature a variety of exhibitions, performances, forums and opportunities to taste foreign foods and drinks from countries inclu

Scottish duo to play at Zandari Festa

The Twistettes / Courtesy of KM PhotographyBy John Redmond The international music showcase Zandari Festa 2017 will take place at 10 selected venues around Hongik University in western Seoul, from Sept. 29 to Oct. 1.This year’s event will see 140 acts from 25 countries performing to music lovers, journalists and global industry professionals.Each fall, Zandari Festa brings together musicians and industry delegates from around the world for concerts and conferences at unique venues in the Hongdae area.The festival will be attended by music industry professionals from more than 20 different countries including representatives from renowned international festivals including SXSW, Primavera Sound, Liverpool Sound City, The Great Escape, Clokenflap, Exit and Canadian Music Week (CMW).Started in 2012, Zandari Festa quickly established itself as Korea’s top music showcase festival.Along with showcasing established acts and up-and-comers from Korea’s burgeoning indie scene, Zandari has placed a greater emphasis on becoming a truly global event.This year’s event welco

Law revision to recognize foreigners' rights as spouses

The box on the left shows the resident register prior to a law revision, in which the name of the foreign spouse is omitted. The law has been revised to indicate the name of the foreign spouse right below that of the Korean spouse, as shown in the box on the right. / Courtesy of Ministry of the Interior and SafetyResident registers to properly include foreign spouses’ namesBy You Soo-sunForeign spouses will now have their names properly recognized in the resident register, according to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.This follows a legal revision proclaimed Tuesday mandating the name of a foreign spouse married to a Korean partner be included in the resident register in the same way a Korean spouse is included.A resident register is a government certificate indicating members constituting a household. It is often requested by employers, schools and sometimes for simple activities such as making a purchase.Unlike Korean nationals, foreigners need to file a request to include their names in the document. But even upon request, their names have been placed on the very

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Job News KOTRA holds job fair for foreign students

By Ko Dong-hwanA large-scale job fair dedicated to foreign students in Korea is being held in  one of Seoul’s biggest commercial districts.The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency launched the two-day fair at COEX in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu on Wednesday.A total of 129 firms and traders from multicultural families, including 17 start-ups aiming to debut in the global marketplace, are attending the ninth annual event.Other firms include electronic appliance maker Cuckoo, clothing manufacturer Hansae, international shoe manufacturer Taekwang and pharmaceutical company Daewoong.More than 2,500 students, mostly from China and countries in Southeast Asia, Central America and Africa, have visited the fair so far.They were offered one-on-one consultations, listened to company presentations and stories from those with job experience, and sought advice about visas.KOTRA strategic business team chief Kim Doo-young said foreign students and traders from multicultural families were “valuable assets linking Korea and the outside world” and would help Korean st

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Indian chamber to host networking event in Busan

The Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ICCK) is hosting an ICCK networking night event at Lotte Hotel in Busan, Friday.Attendees will also have a chance to meet Vikram Doraiswami, the ambassador of India to Korea.People are invited to enjoy a casual night of food, wine and beer.“It will be a great networking opportunity to meet business leaders and people. And also to meet ICCK members and enjoy a night out,” the event organizer says on its website.The venue is the Emerald Hall on the 41st floor of the Lotte Hotel, and the event begins at 6:30 p.m.The entrance fee is 60,000 won for members and 70,000 won for nonmembers.To RSVP, email events@indochamkorea.org.Founded in January 2010, the ICCK’s mission is to assemble trade and business communities of India and Korea under a common platform to contribute to the development of bilateral business for the economic development of both nations.For more information, visit www.indochamkorea.org or the ICCK Networking Night in Busan Facebook page.

AMCHAM to host networking night

The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM Korea) is hosting members of the business community for its “September Networking Night” at the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul on Sept. 19.Guests will be treated to a light standing buffet, draft beer, unlimited wine and soft drinks.The venue is the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, Garden Terrace on the 15th floor.The evening will be from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.The cost is 79,000 won for members, 69,000 won for new members who joined in 2017 and 99,000 won for nonmembers.RSVP payment must be made by noon, Sept. 18.No refunds for cancellations will be made after this date.For walk-ins, an additional 10,000 won will be charged.AMCHAM Korea, founded in 1953, has a broad mandate to encourage the development of investment and trade between Korea and the United States. It is the largest foreign chamber in Korea with around 800 member companies.For more information, visit www.amchamkorea.org, email amchamrsvp@amchamkorea.org or call (02) 6201-2229.