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Kids’ stuff: Authors gather for children’s prizes

BooksMay 4, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) ― Hilary Knight didn’t expect “Eloise” to be a children’s favorite.“Never,” the illustrator said Monday night at a reception before the Children’s Choice Book Awards. “If (‘Eloise’ writer) Kay Thompson were alive, she’d be horrified. She hated when the stores started putting those books in the children’s section. She would go to one store and put them back in the adult section.”The a
Jang debuts at No. 1 on Japan’s Oricon chart

PeopleMay 4, 2011

Korean actor and singer Jang Geun-suk topped Japan’s Oricon chart in his debut week. His single “Let Me Cry” sold 119,000 copies within a week of its April 27 release. Jang Geun-sukHe became the first foreign singer in Japan to rank No. 1 in the major weekly pop chart upon debut.In 2005, Korea’s Ryu Si-won reached No. 2 within a week.Jang’s record was also the first for a male singer since Masahi
Cho returns from military service

PeopleMay 4, 2011

Actor Cho In-sung was discharged from mandatory military service Wednesday after serving for 25 months.Cho was honorably discharged from Pyeongtaek’s Osan Air Base at 10 a.m.The popular actor who joined the Air Force in 2009 has been active as an honorary ambassador for the Military Manpower Administration. His last position as a serviceman was as sergeant in the military band. Cho In-sung. (Yonh
Yim becomes overnight sensation

PeopleMay 4, 2011

Korean rock singer Yim Jae-beom is enjoying a new phase in his career with his name topping the most-searched-word list at major Internet portals, thanks to blockbuster TV program “I am a Singer.” Yim was one of two new entrants on Sunday for MBC’s weekly singer survival program and his performance of “Neoreul yuihae (For You)” was so impressive that he ranked first in the audience’s vote. Korean
Cho In-sung returns from military service

PeopleMay 4, 2011

Actor Cho In-sung was discharged from mandatory military service Wednesday after serving for 25 months.Cho was honorably discharged from Pyeongtaek’s Osan Air Base at 10 a.m.The popular actor who joined the Air Force in 2009 has been active as an honorary ambassador for the Military Manpower Administration. His last position as a serviceman was as sergeant in the military band. Cho was awarded a c
No ‘five-star’ hotels without Korean restaurants: minister

CultureMay 4, 2011

Culture Minister Choung Byoung-gug said on Tuesday local hotels should not be granted a “five-star” rank if they do not have a restaurant specializing in Korean cuisine. Korean hotels are rated differently from western ones, being rated by the number of mugunghwa, or Rose of Sharon they are awarded. Top hotels in Korea have five mugunghwa. Choung’s comments came several weeks after he vowed to tak
Gwacheon art museum tightens storage security

CultureMay 3, 2011

The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea said on Tuesday it will tighten security on its collections by doubling the checks at the door to the storage room and digitizing its collections database.The announcement came after the Culture Ministry’s audit last week revealed that the museum had loopholes in managing artworks in storage.“We will enhance the storage room’s security system by setti
Hollywood, fashion elite recall McQueen

FashionMay 3, 2011
Marketing seminar at Seoul Global Center

Expat LivingMay 3, 2011

Seoul Global Center will host a seminar on marketing at COEX on May 13.“The Art of Seduction ― Marketing the Subconscious” will explore the history and theory of appealing emotionally to potential clients and customers, and discuss ways to do so. The seminar will feature a guest talk from William Davila, director of international development for Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa and associate
Soomdo offers Buddhist art program

Expat LivingMay 3, 2011

Soomdo Academy is offering a program on Korean Buddhist Art especially for English speakers.Korean Buddhist Art Expert Lou Morrison will deliver a lecture Friday on Buddhist scroll paintings at 7 p.m. at Soomdo Culture Space in Sinsu-dong near Daeheung Station. Morrison will introduce Gabeul Taenghwa, giant Buddhist scrolls measuring up to 10 meters in length that were made in the second half of t
AMCHAM offers talk from restaurateur

Expat LivingMay 3, 2011

The owner of Suji’s Deli in Itaewon will share her experience of setting up shop in Korea and overseas expansion at the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea SME committee meeting Friday.Suji Park has six restaurants and delicatessens in Korea and two in Japan. She also provides catering services to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo and directs publicity for the Korean Olympics Committee. Suji ParkThe eve
[Come Together] Seoul City Improv

Expat LivingMay 3, 2011

This is a series introducing associations and clubs for expats. This week, Expat Living spoke to Seoul City Improv ― Ed.- Name of Club: Seoul City Improv- Location(s): SCI rehearses at the White Box Theatre in Hyochang Park, and performs regularly in the Itaewon area. We have also started touring shows in different cities in Korea (Daegu, Daejeon, and Cheonan), as well as internationally (Taiwan,
Expat bands converge on Midan for RocKorea festival

Expat LivingMay 3, 2011

Fifteen acts will converge on Midan, a new city near Incheon International Airport, for the RocKorea festival on June 4 with expat groups taking the lion’s share of the bill. Tributes to rock legends will come from six bands, including Rolling Stones renditions from Sticky Fingers, Led Zeppelin classics from Over The Hills and Far Away and a performance from Leotard Skynrd. Original acts make up m
Korea Bites makes ordering food less of a mouthful

Expat LivingMay 3, 2011

Ordering food to your door has often led Korean novices to test their problem-solving skills. Some ask a friend, some go to the restaurant with their address and phone number written down, while others take a gamble on their shaky Korean and hope they don’t get sent a pizza covered in jellybeans and a potato figurine of Guus Hiddink covered in gochujang.Korea Bites aims to reduce the challenge. Sp
Ulsan show asks ‘Where are the Heroes?’

Expat LivingMay 3, 2011

International Artists Community exhibition explores icons of Korea, WestThis month sees Seoul-based expat and Korean collective, the International Artists Community, head to Ulsan for their first exhibition outside Seoul. Titled “Where are all the Heroes?” the exhibition, opening May 8, will look into the role models and ideals of Korean society and how that resonates with foreigners living here.