Most Popular
-
1
Iran’s president found dead at helicopter crash site
-
2
Seoul rolls out W250b package in bid to lure foreign talent
-
3
Yoon vetoes bill for special probe into young Marine's death
-
4
SNU alums nabbed for digital sex crimes
-
5
Korea's increasing US investment mutually beneficial: report
-
6
AI Seoul Summit adopts declaration on safe, innovative, inclusive AI
-
7
South Korea bans viral North Korea propaganda video praising Kim
-
8
Minister warns against trusting NK stated intentions, says Moon misguided
-
9
Samsung replaces semiconductor chief amid heightened AI race
-
10
AI Seoul Summit to discuss ways to make AI equitable in Global South
-
Former Seoul mayor named as city think tank chairman
Former Seoul Mayor Lee Won-jong, 70, has been appointed chairman of Seoul Development Institute, an urban policy research institute in the capital. The city-funded think tank is expected to undergo major reform of its organizational structure and research programs under the new chairman from next month, according to city officials. Lee, a long-time local government chief, served three terms as governor of North Chungcheong Province, first in 1992 and then from 1998-2006. He was also Seoul Mayor
PeopleFeb. 15, 2012
-
Hitting a fashion show? Crazy heels required
NEW YORK (AP) ― It’s a blustery day ― February tends to be that way in New York ― and Marian Kihogo, a fashion stylist and blogger from London, is dashing from one runway show to another, from the tents at Lincoln Center to studios and galleries scattered around Manhattan.As she strides by on her “architectural heels’’ by Nicholas Kirkwood for Peter Pilotto, the heels hollowed out for artistic effect, this reporter dares to suggest she might be more comfortable in running shoes.She laughs. “Runn
Arts & DesignFeb. 15, 2012
-
Come together
This is a series introducing associations and clubs that expats can get involved in. This week, Expat Living spoke to Jody O’Neill/Crash Baby of the Republic of Korea Derby. ― Ed.•Name of Club: Republic of Korea Derby•Location(s): The league practices every weekend in Seoul, at either Seongnam Stadium or a community center in Dongdaemun, or in Daegu at Manchon Inline Skating Rink, or both locations.•Number of members: ROKD currently has around 40 skaters, volunteers, announcers, referees, etc. W
Expat LivingFeb. 14, 2012
-
Probationary seeks male cast for ‘Art’
Probationary Theater Company is holding auditions for Yasmina Reeza’s “Art” this Saturday.The three characters in the play are men in their thirties whose friendship is tested when one of them buys a piece of artwork ― which consists of just a white canvas with a line on it ― for a huge sum.Directed by Desiree Munro, the play will run from March 30 to April 8.Auditions will take place on Saturday at 2 p.m. at White Box Theater near Hyochang Park Station. The script is not available in advance, a
Expat LivingFeb. 14, 2012
-
SIWA to celebrate expat marriage
Seoul International Women’s Association will hold its monthly coffee morning on “The Triumphs and Tribulations of Being Married to a Korean” on Wednesday.SIWA has invited four non-Koreans with Korean spouses to share their experiences and lead a panel discussion on the intricacies of intercultural, international marriages.The panelists are consulting firm president and governor of the American Chamber of Commerce Steve McKinney, managing editor of 10 Magazine Stephen Revere, educator and counsel
Expat LivingFeb. 14, 2012
-
‘Il Mare’ gets free screening
Itaewon Global Village Center will invite expats to a free screening of “Il Mare” on Feb. 23.The film, “Siweorae” in Korean, is about a man (played by Lee Jung-jae) and a woman (played by Jun Ji-hyun) living in the same apartment but at different times. They discover that they can communicate with each other through a mysterious post box. As they exchange letters, the two develop a relationship.The film, released in 2000, was remade in the U.S. in 2006 as “The Lake House,” starring Keanu Reeves
Expat LivingFeb. 14, 2012
-
Orientation for new Seoul expats
Itaewon Global Village Center will run an orientation session for expats new to Seoul on Feb. 24.The session will introduce services and opportunities available to foreign residents in Seoul and some useful tips. The orientation consists of an informative presentation, a Q&A session and refreshments. Participants will have a kit of brochures, maps and guidebooks to make their lives easier and more enjoyable.The session will be on the fifth floor of the Hannam Building near Itaewon Station and st
Expat LivingFeb. 14, 2012
-
A little Manila in Seoul
At the Filipino market in Seoul’s Hyehwa district, the sound of people asking after each other in Filipino filled the air.“Kumusta kayo?” (How are you?)“Mabuti naman.” (I’m fine.)Lining up along the road between Hyehwa Catholic Church and Dongseong High School, vendors were busy arranging goods, cooking food and greeting each other.The vendors neatly piled up Filipino goods from canned beverages, frozen meat and tropical fruit to jeans and cosmetics. Filipino visitors checked to see if they had
Expat LivingFeb. 14, 2012
-
Speculation rages over cause of Houston’s death
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― As fans await autopsy results that may not come for weeks, speculation raged Monday that pop legend Whitney Houston may have died from a lethal cocktail of prescription drugs and alcohol.Houston, who possessed one of the greatest-ever singing voices and sold more than 170 million records, fought a long and public battle with substance abuse after her career and personal life went off the rails.She was found dead on Saturday afternoon, at the age of just 48, in her bathtub in
PerformanceFeb. 14, 2012
-
JYJ‘s documentary film to open at cinemas next week
A documentary film featuring the daily lives and dreams of three members of K-pop boy band “JYJ”will open at local theaters next week, the group’s entertainment agency said Tuesday.The 90-minute film titled “The Day” will be shown at Lotte Cinema‘s 17 major chain theaters across the country starting Feb. 23, C-JeS Entertainment Co. said.“The Day” experienced a number of twists and turns before its screening schedule was finalized.It was originally filmed to be a television documentary under a de
FilmFeb. 14, 2012
-
Singers to test ‘hallyu’ power beyond Asia
K-pop artists are looking for opportunities to enter markets outside Asia as competition in the market stiffens.Decreasing album sales due to the popularity of music download and video-sharing sites and the arrival of international pop stars to perform in Asia are leading K-pop stars to look further afield.“They are trying to make money to cover losses from their album sales,” an official at CJ E&M said.“K-pop artists are competing with world stars in the Asian market. So we need to target marke
PerformanceFeb. 14, 2012
-
All that glitters: London metal thieves target works of art
LONDON (AFP) ― Gangs of metal thieves are targeting London’s sculptures, statues and even war memorials, stripping them from their plinths and melting them down for their scrap value as commodity prices soar.Thieves have been plundering pipes and cables for months, but police are increasingly concerned that they are turning their attention to valuable works of art.Renowned British artist Barbara Hepworth’s imposing bronze sculpture “Two Forms (Divided Circle)” once sat proudly in Dulwich Park in
PerformanceFeb. 14, 2012
-
Foundation to build national database on early Korean history
The Northeast Asian History Foundation, a state-run history research institution, announced on Monday that it will build a national database on Korea’s early kingdoms as well as Dokdo and have it available online by November.According to the foundation the database will feature Korea’s ancient history as well as Dokdo, the rocky islets in the East Sea that the Japanese claim are part of their territory. The database’s Dokdo section will include different types of maps of the islets and the East
CultureFeb. 14, 2012
-
[Herald Interview] Performing arts congress to focus on ‘cultural shifts’
ISPA CEO David Baile says Korean arts scene ‘progressive’The month of June will be an exciting month for Korea’s performing arts scene as the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) Congress will held in Seoul for the first time. The six-day event will bring some of the most influential performing arts figures together here, including Sydney Opera House’s chief executive Richard Evans, New York Philharmonic Orchestra’s executive director Zarin Mehta and Singapore’s Esplanade CEO Be
PerformanceFeb. 14, 2012
-
Kim appointed as head of Stanton Chase-Korea
Stanton Chase-Korea, formerly KK Consulting Inc., has appointed Kim Kuk-kil as chairman. KK Consulting, one of the leading executive search firms in Korea, became a partner firm of Stanton Chase International last month, and changed its company name to Stanton Chase-Korea.“Stanton Chase International is one of the top 10 executive search firms in the world, and the partnership with Stanton Chase will help us provide better services through a global network,” Kim told The Korea Herald.Stanton Cha
PeopleFeb. 14, 2012
-
Mountaineer Um builds schools in the Himalayas
SEOGWIPO, Jeju ― Korea’s foremost mountaineer Um Hong-gil is scaling his 17th summit. The first person to have stood atop the 16 highest points on Earth, including all 14 8,000-meter peaks in the Himalayas, has now taken on the challenge of building schools in remote villages in the Himalayas.“At some point in the process of mastering the 16 peaks, I resolved to return the ‘favor’ given to me by the Himalayas if I survived the climb. I prayed, ‘Please let me live and return,’” Um told The Korea
PeopleFeb. 14, 2012
-
Soo bahk do ― Korea’s other martial art
After years of practicing judo and jiujitsu, I became tired of the emphasis they put on competition and brute force. I felt that there was more to martial arts and that the discipline was as much about the mind as the body. Eventually, I was drawn to soo bahk do moo duk kwan. After coming to Korea, I set out to find the central dojang and start my training. I was greeted by a smiling and helpful master Park, with whom I trained my body and mind like never before. I am one of only two foreigners
Expat LivingFeb. 14, 2012
-
Seoul City names three honorary vice mayors
Three citizens were selected as honorary vice mayors of the Seoul Metropolitan Government on Monday under Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon’s initiative to reflect citizens’ ideas in policy formulation, city officials said Tuesday. Following his motto, “Citizens are the Mayor,” the city government has so far selected citizens to be one-day mayors.This time, the city selected citizens to be messengers for ordinary citizens for a year in unpaid positions. There are three incumbent official vice mayors for
PeopleFeb. 14, 2012
-
Madrid opens major Marc Chagall exhibition
MADRID (AFP) ― Spain on Tuesday opens one of the most extensive Marc Chagall exhibitions ever mounted, a feat that organizers say will not be repeated for many years.From canvasses peopled with peasants, musicians and circus characters to illustrations of books and fables, a broad sweep of the Russian master’s works is on show in Madrid.“It is extremely rare to have so many masterpieces together, to bring together so many paintings from all over the world is something that won’t happen again for
PerformanceFeb. 14, 2012
-
K-pop's popularity in Europe amazes girl group T-ara
South Korea's top girl group T-ara said they could hardly believe their eyes when they were besieged by fans seeking their autographs during a performance tour in Paris early this month."It was such an amazing experience because all we wished in the past was to rise to the top of a local pop music c
PerformanceFeb. 14, 2012