Articles by Im Eun-byel
Im Eun-byel
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LTI Korea invites writers to build ‘Platform for Communication, Peace’
Literature Translation Institute of Korea is to invite foreign and local writers to a three-day forum aimed at bridging the local and overseas literary scenes.. The institution will hold an event titled “A Platform for Communication and Peace” from Monday to Wednesday at Ara Art Center in Insa-dong, Jongno-gu, central Seoul. During the festival, five discussion sessions will take place, covering the subjects of diaspora, the division of Korea, writing, Korean literature and culture, and minoriti
Books May 19, 2019
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[Seoul Food Alley] Buildings filled with stir-fried Korean blood sausage
Seoul’s alleys are filled with eateries specializing in particular dishes. The Korea Herald takes you on a foodie trip to narrow alleys where decades-old establishments beckon diners with their secret recipes, often handed down through generations. -- Ed.Though not spread across a labyrinth of narrow alleys, Sillim-dong Sundae Town is still a complex cobweb of eateries. Sundae, Korean blood sausage, refers to pig intestines stuffed with glass noodles, vegetables and various spices. Often served
Food May 19, 2019
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‘Craft Week’ hopes to encourage local industry
The Korea Crafts & Design Foundation is holding the nationwide festival “Craft Week 2019,” with a goal to encourage interest in local crafts. The 10-day festival, in its second edition this year, aims to allow the public to enjoy crafts in daily life. It is being held from Friday to May 26. “Craft week is about spreading craft culture that everyone can experience in daily life. The festival is being held through voluntary participation. (Through the event) we hope that craft culture can settle s
Arts & Design May 17, 2019
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Song Kang-ho becomes first Asian to receive Excellence Award at Locarno Film Festival
Actor Song Kang-ho is to be recognized at the 2019 Locarno Film Festival, becoming the first Asian to receive the Excellence Award. The festival, founded in 1946, is a prestigious film festival held every August at the Swiss-Italian town of Locarno. The film festival organizers announced in a press release Thursday that Song would receive this year’s Excellence Award, becoming the first Asian awardee. Actor Song Kang-ho poses for photos during a press conference for “Parasite,” held at The West
Film May 17, 2019
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[Herald Interview] What makes a good bar, and a good bartender
When veteran bartender Keith Motsi goes to a new bar, he orders beer. “Always, beer first,” said Motsi, the new head bartender at Charles H. in the Four Seasons Seoul. “You see what you get when you order something so simple.” Head bartender Keith Motsi (Four Seasons Seoul)With beer, he added, a smile and the coldest glass will do. “If they cannot do it (right), do not bother. Just don’t go there.”According to him, bars are not just about the drinks. They are about hospitality and making people
Food May 16, 2019
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[Around the Hotels] Packages and promotions
Barbeque night at Grand Hilton Seoul Grand Hilton Seoul’s buffet restaurant presents an outdoor barbeque promotion. Along with the usual buffet menu, the chefs will prepare grilled meat and seafood at the outdoor terrace. Guests may sit outside to enjoy the ambiance.The promotion runs through Sept. 30 during dinner hours on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. The buffet costs 85,000 won per person. For more information, call (02) 2287-8271.Avocado afternoon at Grand InterContinenta
Food May 16, 2019
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Maestro Chung, One Korea Orchestra hope to perform with NK artists
One Korea Orchestra, led by Maestro Chung Myung-whun, 66, will hold its third performance, amid hopes for peace on the Korean Peninsula. Chung and the orchestra will present Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 in B Minor at the Seoul Arts Center on Aug. 18. The pianist has yet to be confirmed, as the organizers are finalizing plans to invite a North Korean pianist. Maestro Chung Myung-whun (Jean-Francois Leclercq / Credia)For the performance, the organizers
Performance May 16, 2019
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Pianist Sunwoo Yekwon to pay homage to Schumann with ‘My Clara’ tour
Pianist Sunwoo Yekwon is embarking on a series of recitals in 10 cities. Titled “My Clara,” the nationwide tour begins Thursday and continues through June 1. The program, drawn up by the pianist himself, includes Clara Schumann’s Notturno in F Major, Robert Schumann’s Fantasie in C Major and Johannes Brahms’ Piano Sonata No. 3 in F Minor. Pianist Sunwoo Yekwon performs the first movement of Robert Schumann’s Fantasie in C Major during a press conference for his nationwide tour “My Clara” held M
Performance May 13, 2019
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[Herald Interview] Clean Bandit supports ‘expandability’ of Seoul Jazz Festival
Clean Bandit’s Seoul performance is drawing near with the 2019 Seoul Jazz Festival slated to take place in late May. The British band’s performance is much anticipated by the South Korean audience, as last year’s appearance was canceled at the last moment. “Very excited. I have been to Korea once before, but we had to leave almost immediately after the show so I was disappointed,” Grace Chatto said via email, representing the trio of three siblings -- herself and brothers Jack and Luke Patterson
Performance May 12, 2019
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[Around the Hotels] Packages and promotions
Frozen desserts at The Westin Chosun SeoulThe Westin Chosun Seoul’s Lounge & Bar presents new frozen treats for summer. It offers two types of bingsu, topped with seasonal fruits, watermelon and green grapes, at 36,000 won. For a different treat, parfait topped with grape ice cream is available at 27,000 won. The promotion continues until the end of August. For more information, call Lounge & Bar at (02) 317-0365. Barbeque night at Grand Hilton Seoul Grand Hilton Seoul’s buffet restaurant presen
Food May 10, 2019
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Haeundae beach to open June 1
Beaches in the Busan area are set to open for the summer. Haeundae and Gwangalli beaches will open June 1 and July 1, respectively. The Busan Metropolitan City Government announced Friday that it would hold a conference Monday at City Hall to discuss the operation of beaches during the upcoming summer season. This photo shows Haeundae Beach in Busan, some 450 kilometers south of Seoul, on July 17, 2018. (Yonhap)At the conference, local authorities are to discuss a number of issues so that loca
Travel May 10, 2019
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[Weekender] Traditional liquor-based cocktails beckon adventurous drinkers
Fancy a glass of sujeonggwa-tini? Sujeonggwa is persimmon punch made with cinnamon and ginger, usually served as dessert. To create sujeonggwa-tini, local distilled spirit is added to the sweet traditional drink, and the mixture is shaken with ice in a reinterpretation of traditional Korean liquor. As its name suggests, sujeonggwa-tini is similar to martini, with strong soju serving as the base. Pine nuts are sprinkled on top as a garnish. The drink is one of nine cocktails mixed with Korean liq
Food May 10, 2019
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Bong Joon-ho’s oeuvre to be screened ahead of ‘Parasite’ release
Celebrating the upcoming release of director Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite,” a local cinema chain is offering moviegoers the opportunity to rediscover the acclaimed director’s filmography.CGV Arthouse will screen Bong’s past films from May 16 to 29 at its seven branches across the nation, in Myeong-dong and Apgujeong in Seoul, Busan, Gwangju, Daegu, Daejeon and Incheon. Director Bong Joon-ho speaks during a press conference for “Parasite,” held at the Westin Chosun Seoul on April 22. (Yonhap)Five fil
Film May 8, 2019
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For singer Jang Sa-ik, calligraphy is ‘blissful agony’
Musician Jang Sa-ik, known for his unique interpretation of traditional Korean songs, will show his talent for “seoye” at an exhibition in Seoul. Seoye refers to Korean calligraphy, a tradition of artistic writing created with brushstrokes. Using only black ink, it conveys a sense of depth and breadth. Jang’s seoye work (Geulc 21) Jang’s seoye work (Geulc 21) Jang’s seoye work (Geulc 21)Jang, 70, is a famous singer who incorporates the art of pansori into his music, as well as the folk and pop
Arts & Design May 8, 2019
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[Seoul Food Alley] ‘Army stew’ represents tumultuous mid-20th century history
Seoul’s alleys are filled with eateries specializing in particular dishes. The Korea Herald takes you on a foodie trip to narrow alleys where decades-old establishments beckon diners with their secret recipes, often handed down through generations. - Ed.Though its name can be translated to “army stew” in English, the official translation of budaejjigae, approved by the Korean Food Foundation, is actually sausage stew.The dish features more than just sausages, however, being a fusion of Korean-st
Food May 8, 2019
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