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2010 Taebaeksan Mountains Snow Festival
Snow Flowers and Mountain Majesty
Want to really see some snow? Head out to beautiful Taebaek in Gangwon-do to take part in the 2010 Taebaeksan Mountains Snow Festival. Thanks to this year's heavy snowfall, the scenery in Taebaek will be truly breathtaking. Most of the fun takes place at Taebaeksan Mountain Provincial Park, dominated by the peak of Mt. Taebaeksan (1,567m), one of Korea's biggest and --- as the backdrop to the Dangun foundation story --- spiritually most important mountain. One highlight, no doubt, will be the record-breaking 5,000-person snowball fight (8pm---9pm, Jan 22) at ski resort O2. The real highlight, though, is the views: snow blankets the rugged mountain landscape, with the snow-covered trees making so-called "snow flowers." VENUE: Taebaeksan Mountain Provincial Park, O2 Resort and elsewhere, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do
PERIOD: Jan 22---31
ADMISSION: Free
CONTACT: 033-550-2083. For more information, click here
GETTING THERE: Buses to Taebaek leave from Seoul's Dongseoul Terminal. The trip takes about three hours.
TIP: Another way to get to Taebaek is by train from Cheongnyangni. Winter trains to the eastern parts of the Korea are quite popular as it takes you through some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. |
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- Good tours of the DMZ are conducted by the USO (795-3028) and TOURDMZ (755-0073). For more information on their tours, click here (USO) and here (TOURDMZ). - The Seoul City Bus Tour is a great way to explore the city of Seoul, especially if you're new to town. For more information, click here or call 777-6090. - The Royal Asiatic Society conducts entertaining and informative tours to some of Korea's most historic sites. Click here for more information, including schedule. - For self-starters, the Seoul City Tourism website has several walking tours and self-directed tours. You can also give them a ring at 2171-2461. - The Korea Tourism Organization website is another great place to get information. If you're on the road, just call 1330 for up-to-date tourist information.
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Gapyeong's lovely Gapyeongcheon Stream and Jarasum Island host the Jarasum January Festival, a great opportunity to take in Korea's spectacular winter scenery. You don't have to be a sportsman to enjoy the ice-fishing, one of the festival's most popular events. There will be plenty of other events, too, including Korean traditional ice sledding, snow sledding, star-gazing, wish-making and Friday evening jazz concerts. Fun is guaranteed for all! Jarasum, a small island in the Bukhangang River, is perhaps most famous for its autumn international jazz festival, one of Korea's most famous. The Gapyeong area, with its wild rivers and dramatic valleys, is wonderfully scenic and, even better, just a short trip from Seoul. VENUE: Gapyeong, Gangwon-do
PERIOD: Thru Jan 31
ADMISSION: Depends on program, but fees can be redeemed for discounts on goods and services in Gapyeong
CONTACT: (031) 580-2065, 4628, http://www.seoulselection.com/jara/
GETTING THERE: Jamsil Station, Line 2. Transfer to a Gapyeong-bound bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. The bus trip takes less than an hour. Likewise, you can take a train to Gapyeong from Cheongnyangni Station.
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Italian chamber group I Musici will light up Seoul Arts Center with two performances. Founded in 1952, I Musici are best known for their interpretations of Baroque works, especially Vivaldi and Albinoni. This time, I Musici will be performing Vivaldi's classic "The Four Seasons."
VENUE: Seoul Arts Center
PERIOD: Jan 22, 26, 8pm
ADMISSION: VIP: 120,000 won, R: 100,000 won, S: 80,000 won, A: 60,000 won, B: 40,000 won
CONTACT: 1588-7890
GETTING THERE: Nambu Bus Terminal Station, Line 3, Exits 4 & 5. Walk 5---10 minutes or take shuttle bus, bus No. 12, or bus No. 4429.
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The Ahn Ae-soon Dance Company will be performing "Root, Empty Space, One Second" at Seoul Arts Center. "Root, Empty Space, One Second" is a look back at the history of the repertoire of the Ahn Ae-soon Dance Company, widely praised for its artistry during its 20 years of activity. It also conducts a dialogue between artist and audience over the future direction of the troupe, one of the most respected in modern dance.
VENUE: Seoul Arts Center
PERIOD: Jan 21---22, 7:30pm
ADMISSION: R: 30,000 won, S: 20,000 won
CONTACT: (02) 522-5476
GETTING THERE: Nambu Bus Terminal Station, Line 3, Exits 4 & 5. Walk 5---10 minutes or take shuttle bus, bus No. 12, or bus No. 4429.
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Korean heavy rock group Baekdoosan celebrates its return to form with Road of the King Tour 2010. The group's most recent album, "Return of the King" (2009), witnessed the return of the old lineup of the group, which formed in 1986. This is old-style, Korean rock at its best.
VENUE: KT&G Sangsang Madang
PERIOD: Jan 23, 6:30pm
ADMISSION: 30,000 won
CONTACT: (02) 2611-0990
GETTING THERE: Hongik Univ. Station, Line 2, Exit 5. Turn left and go two blocks. Walk through the Walkable Street on your right. Cross the road and go straight. The hall is located next to Luxury Su.
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British Ambassador Martin Uden will be talking about the latter days of the Joseon Dynasty as seen by foreign observers at the Royal Asiatic Society Korea. Drawing on his own extensive book and magazine collection, Ambassador Uden will show how foreigners, both resident and visiting, viewed Joseon dynasty Korea, from the opening of Korea in the 1880s to Japanese annexation. The view often advanced by some authors of Korea as a backward nation that could only benefit from administration by a more technologically modern power is only part of the picture. Other observers saw an ancient culture worthy of preservation and believed only independence could achieve that. VENUE: Somerset Palace, Seoul
PERIOD: Jan 26, 7:30pm
ADMISSION: Free for members, 5,000 won for non-members
CONTACT: Click here.
GETTING THERE: Exit 6, Anguk Station, Line 3
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The Korea Foundation is hosting Italian Style - Dressing Home as its first exhibition in 2010. In collaboration with the Sartirana Art Foundation, Cultural Institute of Italy, and Embassy of Italy, this special exhibition will feature more than 180 pieces of representative Italian design works that are utilized in our daily lives, such as silverware, furniture and lamps. Viewers will identify the distinct "Italian Style" from the exhibited works of well-known manufacturers and studios that are deeply rooted in traditional Italian craftsmanship. VENUE: KF Cultural Center PERIOD: Jan 15---Feb 20, (10:00---18:00 Mon---Sat, 10:00---21:00 Wed) ADMISSION: Free MORE INFORMATION: 02-2151-6514, www.kfcenter.or.kr GETTING THERE: City Hall Station, Lines 1 & 2, Exit 9. Walk 5 minutes.
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| These are just some of the diverse events taking place in and around Seoul. SEOUL Magazine's ever-expanding events section is colorfully designed and jam-packed with the latest information. For the complete round-up pick up a copy of SEOUL Magazine at any of the quality bookstores in the city and you'll never have to spend another month in the dark. |
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Good King Sejong
Statue of King Sejong at Gwanghwamun Plaza. Photo by Ryu Seunghoo.
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Learn Korean Traditional Dance - Chumsae Dance School is offering lessons on Korean traditional dance. Morning (10:00---11:30, Tue Thu), afternoon (4:00---5:30, Mon Wed) and evening classes (7:30---9:00 Tue Thu) available. Classes are limited to 10 persons each. Tuition is 200,000 won a month. For more information, call (02- 762-7731).
KFCC Films - The Korea Foundation Cultural Center runs regular screenings of both Korean and foreign films, with subtitles. In January, the KFCC will be screening "Planet B-Boy." Click here for more information. Korean Language Classes - The Korea Foundation Cultural Center Offers free Korean language classes for foreigners residing in Korea. The classes, led by Korea Foundation volunteer teachers, are held at 7:00-9:00 pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (two classes at 4:00 and 7:00 on Wednesdays). Anyone interested in learning Korean language and willing to participate in the language class is welcome to join. For more information, click here. Calling all photographers - SEOUL WEEKLY could use your help with our Everyday Koreans photo section. If you have a camera and enjoy snapping shots capturing everyday scenes in the Republic of Korea, send your photos in along with captions and a brief, one- line bio. Send Your Event Info - If you would like to advertise any upcoming events you are organizing, please send us the press release material to
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. 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.
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