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Cambodia's Japan Guitar Shop comes to Zandari

One of the dozens of acts coming from overseas for this year's Zandari Festa is Japan Guitar Shop, a band that comes not from nearby Japan but from Southeast Asia's Cambodia. The band, which mixes rock, blues, soul and hip-hop, will be here for the festival which takes place Oct. 3 to 5 at various venues around western Seoul's Hongik University area.

Sep 24, 2024By Jon Dunbar

Cambodia's Japan Guitar Shop comes to Zandari

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK Lima Plus offers Peruvian feasts in Hapjeong

In a basement near Hapjeong Station is Lima Plus, a restaurant offering a sampling of Peruvian cuisine. The interior is inviting and stylish, with the black-and-red color scheme, strategically placed columns and moody lighting creating an intimate vibe at the tables. A large screen creates a focal point at the front of the restaurant but, thankfully, its lack of sound means that conversation is always possible. The fixtures, primarily consisting of some knick-knacks on the shelves and photos on the walls, give a friendly aura while not appearing cloying. Overall, the first impression of the restaurant is a classy one. This continues with the food. I opted for the seafood set, which at four courses came to a very reasonable 48,000 won. There is also a meat set, where the main consists of lomo saltado and a different dessert is served, for an extra 6,000 won, There are also a la carte options and all drinks are extra. Both sets began with appetizers named causa, potato cakes filled with langostin and criss-crossed with a sharp, spicy sauce. These are quite the preeminent Peruvian delicacy

Sep 23, 2024By Rory Kelly

[RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK] Lima Plus offers Peruvian feasts in Hapjeong

Artistic duo explores power of language in new tech-driven project

Breaking away from their typical large-scale installations, the artistic duo Kimchi and Chips presents their project titled "Unread Characters." This work intertwines neuroscience and technology to delve into the power of language, examining how it is collectively created and the inherent fleeting nature of its meaning. Upon entering the gallery, viewers see two optical installations made up of lightboxes and lenses that illuminate to form written characters. As viewers move within the gallery, the illuminated characters change in response to their movements. Characters are written on small squares scattered on a small platform. To the left of the optical installations is a video monitor featuring the process of writing the characters onto paper. On the opposite wall, there are two UV prints of the characters and another video monitor of the characters rendered as 3D objects that rotate in various directions. The Korean-British team’s own cultural confluence shaped "Unread Characters." In an interview with The Korea Times, British artist Elliot Woods, one half of the Seoul-based duo,

Sep 22, 2024By Monica Nickolai

Artistic duo explores power of language in new tech-driven project

Teachers struggle with communication at schools with many immigrant students: report

More than half of teachers at schools with a high number of immigrant students face challenges communicating with pupils from multicultural backgrounds due to their limited Korean language skills, a recent study shows.

Sep 22, 2024By Kim Hyun-bin

Teachers struggle with communication at schools with many immigrant students: report

David A. Mason wants to introduce you to Korea's legendary founding king, Dangun

Ahead of Oct. 3, which marks National Foundation Day, David A. Mason will give a lecture for the Royal Asiatic Society (RAS) Korea on Korea's legendary founding king, Dangun Wanggeom. Dangun was the founder of Gojoseon, the first Korean kingdom, in 2333 BCE. Said to be the "Son of Heaven," he according to legend, was birthed by a bear who had been transformed into a woman.

Sep 22, 2024By Jon Dunbar

David A. Mason wants to introduce you to Korea's legendary founding king, Dangun

Global Tech Advocates launches Korea branch to advance startup network with UK

The U.K. based Global Tech Advocates celebrated the launch of a new chapter of its organization on Sept. 11 at the British Embassy's Aston Hall in central Seoul. Korea will be the 30th country to have joined Global Tech Advocates, a volunteer-led community that connects industry leaders, experts and investors to a global tech ecosystem. The event was pioneered by British expats Josie Daw and Alice Chan, co-leads of Tech Korea Advocates. Both are known in the startup community for their extensive work in regard to tech. In addition to being a full-stack developer, Daw often volunteers her time at hackathons such as Seoul Tech Impact to promote diversity and gender equality within the Seoul startup scene. Chan is a Techstars alumna and two-time global startup founder who represents the Seoul operation of venture SocialTable. Guests heard keynote speeches from notable figures in the industry such as Tony Clemson, country director of business & trade at the British Embassy, as well as Rancho Lee, APAC Partner at Simsan Ventures and Russ Shaw, founder of Global Tech Advocates. “Why UK” i

Sep 21, 2024By Alice Hong

Global Tech Advocates launches Korea branch to advance startup network with UK

FINDING THE SCENE 6 Salute to 7 of Yongsan's most legendary defunct live music venues

This is the sixth part in a series intended to raise awareness of Korea's elusive live music scene and help more people find it.

Sep 20, 2024By Jon Dunbar

[FINDING THE SCENE 6] Salute to 7 of Yongsan's most legendary defunct live music venues

Korean media scholar calls for 'bias literacy' in digital news consumption

A strong understanding of our unconscious biases, or "bias literacy," is urgently needed for people to identify fake news, misinformation and disinformation in digital media, according to Choi Su-jin, a professor of media at Kyung Hee University.

Sep 18, 2024By Bereket Alemayehu

Korean media scholar calls for 'bias literacy' in digital news consumption

KOREAN TEMPLE ADVENTURES Myths, legends and history of Beomeo Temple

Not only are Korean Buddhist temples filled with beautiful buildings and Buddhist artistry, they are also filled with rich religious histories, legends and myths. A wonderful example of this specific sort of legacy can be found at Beomeo Temple on the northeastern foothills of Busan's Mount Geumjeong (801.5 meters).

Sep 18, 2024By Dale Quarrington

[KOREAN TEMPLE ADVENTURES] Myths, legends and history of Beomeo Temple

Daejeon artists prepare for next DJAC exhibition

The Daejeon Arts Collective (DJAC) will present its fall 2024 exhibition at Yun Gallery in Daejeon from Sept. 19 to 25. The DJAC is a loose association of artists from around the world who live in Daejeon and want a place where they can showcase their artwork.

Sep 17, 2024By Jon Dunbar

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