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U.S. stand-up Sean Patton to perform in Korea

Expat LivingAug 13, 2015

U.S. comedian Sean Patton will be performing this weekend at expat comedy shows in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, and Busan.Patton, who has made various TV appearances in the U.S. and released his first comedy album, “Standard Operating Procedure,” in 2012, combines observational humor and storytelling with a touch of the absurd.Patton came to Korea after sharing a bill with former Stand Up Seoul performer Adam Palmeter.“I’ve heard so many great things about South Korea that when the opportunity
Kenya comes to life in new exhibition

CultureAug 12, 2015

The beauty and reality of Kenya is captured in “Stories on Kenya,” an exhibition at Gana Art Space by artist Nam Eun-ju. Nam, a former professor of fine arts at Dong-A University, has long explored the culture and wilderness of Kenya in her oil paintings since her first visit there in 2001.Her work is characterized by the use of warm, vibrant colors that radiate with the region’s vivacity. Nam’s Kenya is one of rich variety and energy, with a pervading sense of harmony among human beings, nature
Start-up demo session to be held in Seoul

Expat LivingAug 12, 2015

The Seoul Global Center is planning a start-up demonstration event next month to allow expat entrepreneurs to show off their ideas in tech-related fields.At the event, run jointly with Kookmin University, teams will be invited to show off their ideas in information and communications technology-related manufacturing or services at the Seoul Global Center on Sept. 16. A panel of professionals invited by the organizers will select 10 teams to present at the event and pick two winners from among th
Bracket art magazine reopens in Daegu

Expat LivingAug 12, 2015

Daegu-based art magazine Bracket has reopened six months after stopping production after acquiring a new editor and new funding.The first edition of the relaunched magazine came out in July, featuring work in various genres and media from Anton Maxwell, Mesh Printing, Lee Gyu-ri, Jung So-hyun, Lee Sang-bong and Martyn Thompson.The staff of the magazine, which was started in 2012 by expats Jess Hinshaw and Chris Cote, will remain largely similar, but will be led this time by new editor-in-chief C
Gwangju center runs tour to beach island

Expat LivingAug 12, 2015

The Gwangju International Center will run a beach tour to Imjado Island, part of the Sinan County archipelago off the southwestern coast. The tour will visit the Muan Ecological Tidal Flat Center on the way to step out onto the mud flats and learn about the animals that inhabit them. Also at the center, each participant will have the chance to cook skewers of octopus caught nearby for a snack before moving on to Sinan County itself.Before catching the ferry to Imjado Island there will be a stop
Free tax advice offered in Gangnam

Expat LivingAug 12, 2015

Tax counselors from Yeoksam District Tax Office in southern Seoul will visit Yeoksam Global Village Center on Tuesday to provide free one-on-one advice for foreign residents who have tax issues.The sessions will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the center building near Gangnam Station.To apply for an appointment, email yeoksam@sba.seoul.kr with your basic personal information and preferred time or call (02) 3453-9038~9.For more information and directions to the center, visit global.seoul.go.k
Yongsan center to host Filipino cultural event

Expat LivingAug 12, 2015

Yongsan Global Village Center will be hosting a Filipino culture event next week, run by Filipino women’s organization 601 Habit.Participants at the event will get to partake in games, dancing and food to experience Filipino culture Scheduled to coincide with Filipino Language Month, the event will be in English but the group will introduce some Filipino words.The 601 Habit is a group of Filipino women in Korea involved in cultural and charitable projects, most notably the Life Boat Project, a c
Independence festival at Gyeongbokgung, Deoksugung

CultureAug 12, 2015

A festival celebrating 70 years of Korean independence from Japanese colonial rule will take place at the Gyeongbokgung and Deoksugung palaces from Aug. 13-30.From Aug. 13-15, the Gyeonghoeru Pavilion inside Gyeonbokgung Palace will see a nighttime performance featuring “seonyurak,” a royal court dance from the Joseon Dynasty; “ohgomu,” a glamorous dance performed with five Korean drums; “buchaechum,” a fan dance; and performances by gugak -- Korean traditional music -- artists. The show will be
Seoul International Drama Awards seeks to widen global reach

CultureAug 12, 2015

This year’s nominees include series from Angola, Canada, Germany, France, Turkey and Norway
Modern Korean history at a glance

CultureAug 11, 2015

Museums highlight changes in Korean life over 7 decades
[Foreigners Who Loved Korea] Chiang Kai-shek, a monumental Chinese leader who advocated Korean independence

PeopleAug 10, 2015

In Korea’s turbulent path toward independence and nation building, there were foreign nationals who stood steadfastly by the Korean people, although their contributions have been largely overshadowed by those of Korean patriots. The Korea Herald, in partnership with the Independence Hall of Korea, will publish a series of articles shedding light on these foreigners, their life and legacies here. The following is the fourth installment. ― Ed.Japan’s imperialist desires did not stop with the invas
Precise number of Tripitaka Koreana blocks uncovered

CultureAug 10, 2015

There are nearly a hundred more wooden blocks in the collection of Tripitaka Koreana than previously thought, South Korea's cultural heritage administration said Monday. Tripitaka Koreana, or "Palmandaejanggyeong" in Korean, is a collection of 13th-century Buddhist scriptures carved on more than 80,000 wooden printing blocks. It is considered the most comprehensive set of Buddhist scriptures found to date. The Haein Temple, in Hapcheon, South Gyeongsang Province, 354 kilometers south of Seoul,
Herald wraps up ‘Young Diplomats’ program

PeopleAug 9, 2015

Herald Corp.’s three-day program for aspiring diplomats and opinion leaders ended on Sunday with some 300 participants expressing their satisfaction over a series of high-profile figures’ lectures on diplomacy and world affairs. Singaporean Ambassador Yip Wei Kiat delivers a lecture during the Young Opinion Leaders’ Knowledge Forum at Yonsei University’s International Campus in Songdo, Incheon, on Friday.　Held at Yonsei University’s International Campus in Songdo, Incheon, the program consisted
Geoje International Center brings together expats and locals

Expat LivingAug 9, 2015

While the island of Geojedo in South Gyeongsang Province has long attracted international residents, largely due to its shipbuilding industry, it was only in November 2013 that the Geoje International Center was founded as a nonprofit organization, to provide a social network for expats and foster international community spirit.After some difficulty getting off the ground, the center has flourished, now boasting 400 members from 40 different countries. The bulk of the membership is made up of ex
The long commute from Tokyo to Cape Town

Expat LivingAug 9, 2015

South African expat Albert Retief had four years of savings from English teaching under his belt and a keenness for travel when he settled on a plan to travel overland from Tokyo to his home in Cape Town. “I wanted to experience ‘the real world’ that marches at you head on, and where you realize how small you really are,” he said. “I’ve always dreamed of going on a big mission like this and decided to put all my chips on the table and go.”Retief embarked on the mission last year, using only publ