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Japanese bands flock to Korea this month

There are so many bands and performers coming to Korea from Japan this month that it's hard to keep track of them all.

Jan 12, 2024By Jon Dunbar

Japanese bands flock to Korea this month

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK Dr. Yoo’s Chinese Kitchen writes prescription for Chinatown cuisine in Pyeongtaek

Nestled among neon-lit storefronts of Pyeongtaek’s Anjeong-ri, just outside of Camp Humphreys' walk-in gate, lies a hidden gem waiting to tantalize your taste buds. Dr. Yoo's Chinese Kitchen isn't your run-of-the-mill American Chinese takeout joint — it's a culinary oasis where fragrant aromas waft from the kitchen. Stepping inside is like journeying through a portal to a vibrant street market, the walls adorned with colorful posters and the air buzzing with the symphony of sizzling woks and chattering diners. But the true magic unfolds on Dr. Yoo's meticulously curated menu, a who’s who of American Chinese classics with some innovative twists that will leave you wanting more. Forget the greasy takeout and MSG-laden fare — Dr. Yoo's philosophy centers on fresh, high-quality ingredients and authentic cooking techniques, ensuring every bite is an explosion of flavor. Orange Chicken is one of the beloved favorite of Chinese American cuisine, known for its perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, and Dr. Yoo has the cure. They deep-dry chicken thighs until they achieve a crispy,

Jan 11, 2024By Mark Boesch

[RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK] Dr. Yoo’s Chinese Kitchen writes prescription for Chinatown cuisine in Pyeongtaek

Yangbans team up with The Studio HBC

Changes are coming to the music scene of central Seoul's Haebangchon (HBC) neighborhood. Ryan Goessl, owner of The Studio HBC, is teaming up with Jun Bum-sun, lead vocalist of the Korean band Yangbans, in an effort to rejuvenate the area's music scene.

Jan 9, 2024By Jon Dunbar

MONA addresses environmental, social impact of waste in Korea

MONA is one of the very active and widely known community-driven social startups in Korea that was created to address the environmental and social impact of excessive consumerism and waste generation with the slogan "Less Waste, More Impact." The MONA community was established five years ago, with its name coming from "modu nanum haeyo" which means "we share everything" in Korean.

Jan 9, 2024By Bereket Alemayehu

MONA addresses environmental, social impact of waste in Korea

Camarata Music stages musical 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown'

Camarata Music begins a six-show, four-date run of its production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” a musical that premiered in 1967 about cartoonist Charles M. Schultz’s “Peanuts” characters.

Jan 8, 2024By Jon Dunbar

Camarata Music stages musical 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown'

Korean War remembered in US scholar's new book

How do you remember the Korean War? This seemingly simple question has never before been explored with such attention to detail as in Dr. Michael J. Devine's new book, “The Korean War Remembered: Contested Memories of an Unended Conflict.”

Jan 6, 2024By Steven L. Shields

Korean War remembered in US scholar's new book

YONGSAN LEGACY Foreign 'Devil' recalls Itaewon's music scene in 1969-70

When Larry Tressler arrived in Korea in 1968, he could hardly have imagined what the next 20 months of military service had in store for him. Having previously worked as an audio engineer at a TV station in Cleveland, Ohio, he was assigned to be a news photographer for the 8th Army Public Affairs Office on Yongsan Garrison. In this capacity he “took hundreds of pictures of visiting dignitaries” with U.N. Commander Charles Bonesteel, whom he would strike up conversations with when no one was looking. He also became scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 80, whom he once took on a four-day, 50-kilometer hike through the Korean countryside. As they were mostly foreign kids based in Yongsan Garrison, they attended a jamboree in the Philippines, since “no Korean troop could go…" he told The Korea Times. "We represented Korea and flew the Korea flag in our campsite. It confused a lot of other campers.” But what proved most memorable was a discovery he made in Itaewon. Itaewon at the time had few stores or restaurants and was centered around a cluster of GI clubs on the hill behind the fire s

Jan 6, 2024By Matt VanVolkenburg

[YONGSAN LEGACY] Foreign 'Devil' recalls Itaewon's music scene in 1969-70

Soiree screening offers cinematic depictions of Seoul, Busan

Two top-notch foreign filmmakers living in Korea will screen their latest short films this Saturday, as part of the next event hosted by The Soirée.

Jan 2, 2024By Jon Dunbar

Soiree screening offers cinematic depictions of Seoul, Busan

New book explores Korean Chinese migrants' lives

June Hee Kwon, a Korean scholar teaching cultural anthropology at California State University Sacramento, gave a talk on Dec. 16 at downtown Seoul's Eulji Space on her new book, titled “Borderland Dreams: The Transnational Lives of Korean Chinese Workers,” published in English by Duke University Press in November.

Jan 2, 2024By Bereket Alemayehu

New book explores Korean Chinese migrants' lives

Seoul Rotary holds Trio Suits concert to support nature

Seoul Rotary Club is hosting the "Born from Nature" charity event, offering an evening of live music, food and drink as well as networking opportunities. The dinner will be held at The Mansion in central Seoul's Itaewon on Jan. 14.

Jan 1, 2024By Jon Dunbar

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