Aug 22, 2012, Issue No. 542

Aug 22, 2012 / Issue No. 542 September Issue of SEOUL Bukhansan Dulle-gil, Gyeongju and More It might not necessarily feel that way, but autumn is almost upon us, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a nice, warm copy of the September issue of SEOUL, our monthly travel and culture magazine. In this issue, we hike about Bukhansan National Park’s Dulle-gil, explore historic Gyeongju, talk with Catholic University of Korea’s Hallyu Graduate School dean Yoo Jin-ryong, and much, much more. And of course, there’s always our listing of the month’s events and our convenient Maps & Guides section. Around the Web A miscellany of high-quality hyperlinks from the week, courtesy of SEOUL editor-in-chief Robert Koehler. The Korean government has bought the Daehan Empire’s old legation building in Washington DC. The Korean Wave bridges the gap between Korea and China. Sit on the couch with Dr. P. Chanel has won a suit against a Seongnam bar that stole its name. Subscription shopping is really catching on in Korea. Photographer Kim Sung-jin goes to to Jeju-do. Chris Backe at Jongmyo Shrine. Ever want to see what a localized torrential downpour looked like from far away? What to do around Yongdu Station. Yours Truly took some shots recently at Deoksugung Palace and Mt. Inwangsan. Events La Boheme Renowned conductor Chung Myung-whun, the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra and the French production team of the Orange Opera Festival bring you this production of Puccini’s La Boheme, a tragic tale of love set in the bohemian Latin Quarter of Paris of the 1830s. Starring in the role of Mimi is Romanian sporano Angela Gheorghiu, one of the most gifted—and certainly one of the most glamorous—divas of our age. Opera aficionados won’t want to this opportunity to behold La Boheme the way it was meant to be—in the perfect natural acoustics of Yonsei’s outdoor amphitheater, the only one of its kind in Korea. VENUE: Amphitheater of Yonsei Univ. DATES: Aug 28, 30, 8pm / Sep 1, 2, 7:30pm ADMISSION: VIP: 570,000 won, R: 450,000 won, S: 250,000 won, A: 150,000 won, Blue seat: 80,000 won, Green seat: 30,000 won MORE INFO: 1577-3363, www.operalaboheme.com GETTING THERE: The theater is located in Yonsei Univ. 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. The SECOND 4th Annual Little Travellers Photo Scavenger Hunt This Amazing Race-style challenge aims to raise awareness and money for the Hillcrest AIDS Center in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. ‘Little Travellers’ are beautiful beaded dolls handcrafted by the women at the center who are either infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. All proceeds from the sale of the dolls go directly to the center and the beader. VENUE: Near City Hall DATE: Aug 25, 1:30pm—6:30pm ADMISSION: 15,000 won MORE INFO: korea@littletravellers.net GETTING THERE: Meet at City Hall Station, Lines 1 & 2, Exit 5. Tony Blunt at Club Mute Spanish DJ Tony Blunt will be Club Mute’s resident DJ beginning in September. Tony Blunt is without a doubt one of the most prolific artists of Spain. He has edited more than 25 releases climbing to the top of the most active artists in the matter of electronic music production during the last few years. With over 14 years as a dj and near 8 as a producer, this artist keeps bringing surprise for his capability and versatility to combine different jobs inside the music industry. As a producer, besides his solo work, Tony shares projects with Russ Gabriel as Doide, Ivan Murias as Zwo!, Ecelec Sonde as Team Radio and Swat Squad. As a sound ingeneer he mixed and masterized for over 25 labels and independent artists. VENUE: Club Mute, 2nd Floor of the Hamilton Hotel, Itaewon MORE INFO: (02) 749-3249 RASKB Tour: Cheongpyeong Boat Excursion Spend your Saturday outside of Seoul, enjoying the green countryside and relaxing atmosphere of the area around Cheongpyeong Lake. Today’s excursion will be quite leisurely, and offers a choice of activities; the RASKB therefore recommends this as an excursion for the whole family. VENUE: Cheongpyeong Lake DATE: Sept 1 COST: 75,000 won (members), 90,000 won (non-members) MORE INFO: See this link. GETTING THERE: See link above. Everyday Koreans Deoksugung Palace Deoksugung Palace in the evening. Photo by Robert Koehler. *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. 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