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Thu, April 26, 2018 | 09:02

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[Royal Asiatic Society] Amazing aftermath of 1988 Seoul Olympics

From the beginning, the plan to host the 1988 Summer Olympics had two purposes. South Korea could show the world its impressive economic success and, at the same time, improve its position vis-a-vis North Korea by establishing diplomatic relations with the North's allies.

Foreign Communities | 2018-04-17 18:55

ANZA to host charity ball

The Australia New Zealand Association (ANZA) presents the ANZA Korea Charity Ball 2018 at the Grand Hyatt on Saturday.The evening will feature live music by Bjorn Again, the only ABBA-endorsed tribute show in the world.

Foreign Communities | 2018-04-10 21:29

AMCHAM to present HR forum

The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) will present a human resources (HR) workshop at Conrad Seoul tomorrow. The HR Workshop 2018 is one of AMCHAM's signature annual industry seminars.

Foreign Communities | 2018-04-10 21:25

Dancing with Your Soul comes to Seoul

The Latin dance show “Dancing with your Soul” is coming to Korea on Saturday, April 28, produced by Seoul-based Colombian dancer and producer Jhonatan Jimenez.

Foreign Communities | 2018-04-10 21:15

Korean artist explores Africa

Korean artist and poet Rani is exhibiting her works based on a recent trip to North Africa until May 1 at Scalatium Artspace in Gangnam, southern Seoul.The Busan native and former nurse, also known as Huh Kab-won, has spent many years traveling and exploring themes of togetherness and trust through her poetry.

Foreign Communities | 2018-04-10 21:14

[Cityscapes] 'Exorcising' an abandoned mental hospital

The abandoned mental hospital in the movie “Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum” is a real place, but the risks of visiting it are underreported. The threat isn't ghosts, but the living - police, neighbors, even ourselves. The hospital first surfaced on my radar in early 2010 on a ghost-hunting online cafe named in English, “Masculine Pride.” Their thing was trying to stay overnight in a...

Foreign Communities | 2018-04-10 21:12

Soongsil University to host foreign students' talent contest

Soongsil University is holding its 11th talent contest for international students on May 12. Contestants can participate solo or as a group of up to 10. The performance should not exceed five minutes. Applications are open until April 23. The Ministry of Justice is sponsoring the 1 million won ($980) grand prize. For inquiries, send an email to ssuni@ssu.ac.kr, or call 02-820...

Foreign Communities | 2018-04-06 14:57

Center to hold climate change forums

A series of forums addressing the impact of pollution and food containers on the environment will be held at Seorae Global Village Center beginning Thursday. Titled “What we eat and urban gardening” the discussion will focus on eco packaging, the benefits of urban gardening and the problems of overpackaging.

Foreign Communities | 2018-04-03 21:32

ANZA Korea celebrates Olympic designs

The Australia and New Zealand Association of Korea (ANZA Korea) and the Ambassadors Spouses Association in Seoul (ASAS) hosted a Morning Tea to celebrate Dr. Keysook Geum, the designer of the PyeongChang Olympic Opening Ceremony costumes, at the Shilla Hotel last Friday.

Foreign Communities | 2018-04-03 21:31

Visual sociologist teaches hypermodern photography

Photographer Michael Hurt is offering a four-part class on photography starting this Sunday. After a first lesson on the fundamentals, lessons 2 and 3 emphasize strobe theory and using a fill flash. For the final class, they hit the streets for practical experience in bringing together ambient and portable lighting with “inpromptu models.”

Foreign Communities | 2018-04-03 21:27

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