Aug 15, 2012, Issue No. 541

Aug 15, 2012 / Issue No. 541 Happy Liberation Day Seoul Selection would like to wish you all a happy and fun Liberation Day holiday. Eminem—Live in Seoul Hyundai Card brings you the real Slim Shady 13-time Grammy Award winner Eminem comes to Seoul. I never thought I’d live to see the day when a guy named Marshall Mathers III was the most famous rapper on the planet. Yet here we are. Eminem’s performance is the latest in the Hyundai Card Super Concert series (previous events have featured the likes of Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Usher, Beyonce, Wiener Philharmoniker with Sumi Jo and other massive names in world music). Despite his worldwide fame, this will be Eminem’s first time in Korea, so try and get yourself a ticket to see him in action on stage alongside Slim Shady. VENUE: Assistant Stadium, Jamsil Sports Complex DATE: Aug 19, 8pm ADMISSION: R: 132,000 won, S: 110,000 won MORE INFO: (02) 3141-3488, www.superseries.kr GETTING THERE: Sports Complex Station, Line 2, Exit 6 or 7. Around the Web A miscellany of high-quality hyperlinks from the week, courtesy of SEOUL editor-in-chief Robert Koehler. The collected works of Korean Buddhism—in English and online! Cultural clashes as Haeundae Beach? Diversity is bringing Koreans back to Itaewon. So, what IS behind North Korean architecture? International film makers are putting Seoul on Hollywood’s map. Wow, those are some beautiful lotus blossoms at Bongseonsa Temple. I’ve always liked the National Lighthouse Museum in Pohang. Camping in Seoul’s Noeul Park. Going to Munsusa Temple in Ulsan. EatYourKimchi compares prices in Seoul and Toronto. Events 8th Jecheon International Music & Film Festival (JIMFF) Launched in 2005, Jecheon International Music & Film Festival (JIMFF) strives to be both a celebration of film set in the beautiful landscapes of Jecheon City and exhilarating music shared and enjoyed by everyone of all generations and musical tastes. The cozy and scenic host city, Jecheon, is located in the province of Chungcheongbuk-do in central Korea. Jecheon is most famous for Cheongpungho Lake, a lake that captivates tourists with natural beauty that is reminiscent of traditional Korean landscape paintings. “World Music Film Today”, JIMFF”s sole competition section, will present eight films from around the world this year. The jury members will award two outstanding films with the Grand Prize and Special Jury Prize among eight of the most contemporary selections related to music regardless of genre. Other sections will introduce the various aspects of music cinema and a number of musical performances staged outdoors on the shores of Cheongpung Lake. The Jecheon Film Music Award honors film musicians who have had significant influence on Korean film and music culture and the Jecheon Film Music Academy is a program designed for specialized education about film music. VENUE: Various venues of Jecheon-si, Chungcheongbuk-do Aug 9—15 ADMISSION: Depends on program MORE INFO: (02) 925-2242, www.jimff.org GETTING THERE: It takes two hours to get from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Jecheon by bus. Audi Live 2012: Jamiroquai It’s hard to believe, but Jamiroquai turns 20 this year. And they ain’t letting down—they’ve been on the road since the release of their last album in 2010. This show, Jamiroquai first in Seoul in four years, will get your butt moving with the group’s trademark acid jazz sound. VENUE: Jamsil Indoor Stadium, Jamsil Sports Complex DATE: Aug 22, 8pm ADMISSION: VIP: 132,000 won, R: 110,000 won Tickets: http://ticket.interpark.com/global MORE INFO: (02) 3141-3488 GETTING THERE: Sports Complex Station, Line 2, Exit 6 or 7. RAS-KB Excursion: Excurison to Seoul Museum of History, Agricultural Museum and Rice Museum This tour will take participants to three of Seoul’s more interesting museums: Seoul Museum of History, Agricultural Museum and Rice Museum. The tour includes a lecture tour by Ms. Rho Sun-he, Seoul Museum of History’s International Cultural Director, as well as a stop by Gyeonghuigung Palace. VENUE: Seoul DATE: Aug 18 COST: 10,000 won (members), 13,000 won (non-members) MORE INFO: See this link. GETTING THERE: See link above. Everyday Koreans Changdeokgung Palace Changdeokgung Palace, one of Seoul’s five grand palaces. Photo by Arnab Sen. *Click the photo to see a full-size version at our website. NOTE: If you have a photo you would like to see in our Everyday Koreans section, please sent it to story@seoulselection.com. Photos should be AT LEAST 950px wide. Send a one-line bio, too. Notifications SEOUL Available at Subway Bookshops – Seoul Selection is pleased to announce that SEOUL magazine is now available at Hanuri book shops in 50 subway stations across Seoul. Pick up a copy and make that long commute to and from work a little bit easier. Looking for Overseas Partners – Seoul Selection is looking for overseas publishing/ advertisement partners for its travel and culture monthly SEOUL. See this link for more information. Those interested are advised to contact Hank at hankinseoul@gmail.com. Brenda Paik Sunoo’s New Website – Writer and photographer Brenda Paik Sunoo, author of “Seaweed and Shamans,” “Vietnam Moment” and “Moon Tides: Jeju Island Grannies of the Sea,” has opened a multimedia website, www.brendasunoo.com. Go over and check it out now. Shinhan Bank’s Seoul Global Center – Shinhan Bank has launched its own Seoul Global Center on the first floor of Gwanghwamun’s Seoul Finance Center. This is a branch specially made for foreigners, with financial consulting services for foreigners (individual/group), financial counsellings at your place of work (even for one person) and commemorative events such as special rates on currency exchange and interest rates. For more information, contact Deputy General Manager Jeon at (02) 773-3149 or 010-7275-9006. Send Your Event Info – If you would like to advertise any upcoming events you are organizing, please send us the press release material to book@seoulselection.com by the preceding Friday in order to appear in the following Tuesday’s issue. Freelance Contributors Wanted – SEOUL magazine needs writers who are fluent in both Korean and English. Writers should be able to interview Koreans and also have a strong interest in Korean culture. Send your resume and writing samples to writer@seoulselection.com. We Buy & Sell Used Books – Seoul Selection buys and sells used books in English. Unlike our regular selection of publications that specialize in Korea-related topics, our Used Book Section carries books on all subjects. It’s all part of our effort to make life easier for the English-speaking community. Forward this email to a friend Unsubscribe / Change Profile Sponsors Recommended SEOUL (August 2012) TOPIK Vocabulary and Grammar Practice – Advanced Doomsday Book New Books Visits to the Kings – Guidebook of Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty TOPIK in 30 Days – Intermediate Vocabulary Coexisting Differences – Women Artists in Contemporary Korean Art When the Korean World in Hawaii was Young 1903-1940 The History of Korea New DVDs The Border City (Special Edition) Doomsday Book My Way Papa Overspeed Scandal (Blu-ray) Publisher: Hank Kim / Editor: Robert Koehler Seoul Selection reserves all intellectual property rights on information provided in this newsletter. Some event information has been provided by the Korea Foundation. 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