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Tour to look around colonial Gunsan

Expat LivingOct 14, 2014

The Royal Asiatic Society is running a tour to Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, to explore its development as a port during the Japanese colonial period. The once small fishing settlement grew as it became a main outlet for rice from the Jeolla provinces and Japanese settlers arrived to the area en masse.The sites taken in on the tour will include the Edo-style temple of Dongguksa, Korea’s sole remaining Japanese Buddhist temple, the Hirotsu House, a palatial wooden Japanese mansion, the old Gunsa
Busan Global Gathering to run Saturday

Expat LivingOct 14, 2014

Busan will host its annual Global Gathering multicultural festival at Busan Citizens Park on Saturday.The annual festival, which was originally slated for May but delayed after the Sewol ferry disaster, will feature performances, cultural shows and booths representing 28 countries.The performances will include bands and traditional plays, and international crafts and food will be available.There will also be photo exhibitions of Busan and its sister cities, and a raffle with flight tickets and v
Tory Burch book gives look at what inspires her

BooksOct 14, 2014

DALLAS (AP) ― Tory Burch’s new book is all about color, a compilation of the influences that inspire her, from people to music to art to culture to travel to home design.“It’s this eclectic mix, and that’s really what our company’s about as well, so it made perfect sense. It was really taking all the references that inspire us,” Burch told The Associated Press while in Dallas for an event Friday to kick off the release of her first book.“Tory Burch in Color,” set to be released Tuesday by Abrams
[Herald Review] ‘Frankenstein’ goes beyond throw-away questions

CultureOct 14, 2014

Korean theatrical adaptation of the classic tale sheds light on pain of being abandoned
Spider-Man may swing over Beijing in new theme park

CultureOct 14, 2014

BEIJING (AP) ― Spider-Man could soon swing over Beijing, chasing Optimus Prime and despicable minions through a $3.3 billion Universal theme park aimed at capitalizing on China’s rising middle class and growing demand for all things animated. China has been a major booster of animated movies such as “Transformers: Age of Extinction” ― which was partly filmed in China ― and “The Amazing Spider-Man 2.” Brand is becoming more important to Chinese market as its middle class pours cash into entertain
A guide to musical theater in fall, winter

CultureOct 13, 2014

Two shows set in France kick off season of performances
Nobel prize boosts Modiano’s book sales

BooksOct 13, 2014

Following the announcement of French novelist Patrick Modiano as the recipient of this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature, on Oct. 9, domestic sales of his books have boosted. Modiano’s titles, including his renowned 1978 novel “Missing Person” had been introduced in Korea, but never appeared among the top-selling titles in the past. According to Kyobo Bookstore, the country’s largest book chain, a total of 1,200 books written by Modiano have been sold since last Thursday ― 300 in stores and 900 o
300 masterpieces from French museums set for Louvre Abu Dhabi

CultureOct 12, 2014

ABU DHABI (AFP) -- Masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci and Vincent van Gogh will be among 300 works displayed at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the Emirate said Sunday, as it aims to become a leader in fine art.The museum, built at a cost of 500 million euros ($630 million) and set to open in December 2015, will feature paintings and sculptures from 13 of France's most renowned collections spanning from pre-Bronze Age to Pop Art, it said in a statement."This will be the first time many of these works will
[Graphic News] 1 in 4 Korean boys suffers from obesity

HealthOct 12, 2014

One in four South Korean male children aged 5 to 17 are obese, a rate that is higher than the OECD average, according to the nation’s Health Ministry.According to the ministry, 25 percent of young male Koreans are obese, compared to the OECD average of 23 percent.The ministry announced the statistics using Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development data from no earlier than 2010. “Some 60 percent of obese children end up becoming obese as adults as well,” said the Health Ministry in a
Ojingeo muchim (spicy squid salad)

Food&BeverageOct 10, 2014

Ojingeo muchim (spicy squid salad) Korean BapsangOjingeo muchim is a spicy, sweet and tangy dish that’s made with boiled squid and fresh vegetables. It’s also called ojingeo cho (vinegar) muchim. Along with ojingeo bokkeum, stir-fried squid and vegetables, ojingeo muchim is one of the most popular ways to prepare squid in Korea. Cucumber and Korean radish (mu) are common vegetables for this dish. I did not use radish in this recipe to keep it simple, but try it for an extra crunch factor. If you
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CultureOct 10, 2014

Theater“On Golden Pond”: Based on American playwright Ernest Thompson, “On Golden Pond” will be staged with veteran actors and actresses including Lee Soon-jae, Na Moon-hee and Shin Goo. The play is about aging couple Ethel and Norman, who spend each summer at their vacation home on Golden Pond in Maine. As they are visited by their daughter Chelsea, whom they haven’t seen for years, and her fiance, Norman tries hard to mend his strained relationship with Chelsea while preparing for his death. T
Colorful, multicultural Curacao flavors Dutch roots with Caribbean flair

TravelOct 10, 2014

WILLEMSTAD, Curacao ― It looks like Amsterdam. Or a little bit like South Beach in Miami.With its waterfront and fairy tale-colored colonial buildings, Willemstad shares some similarities with the Dutch city and South Florida. But Willemstad is very Caribbean.It became a Dutch trading center in 1634 because of its natural harbor, one of the prettiest anywhere in the Caribbean.A long channel, Sint Sannabaai, divides the Punda (the point) area on the east bank and the Otrobanda (the other side) ne
A Closer Look: What map apps can do for you

TravelOct 10, 2014

CHICAGO (AP) ― Many people use smartphone apps to map their drive to dinner or find a less-congested route to work. But did you know that you can use them for public transit, too? You can even access some maps offline, when you have a spotty connection or are in the subway.Here’s a look at what leading free map apps can do for you, whatever mode of transportation you choose:Bumper to bumper Most major map apps show you current traffic conditions. The best guide you toward a little-known shortcut
Cruises change itineraries due to Ebola concerns

TravelOct 10, 2014

NEW YORK (AP) ― Several cruise lines have changed itineraries due to concerns over Ebola, canceling port stops in West Africa.On Holland America Line’s 35-day African Explorer cruise aboard the MS Rotterdam, from Cape Town, South Africa, to Southampton, England, three ports of call in Ghana, Gambia and Senegal will be replaced with an added overnight in Cape Town, an added overnight in Cape Verde and a stop in Tangier, Morocco, according to Holland America spokesman Erik Elvejord. Elvejord said
Luxury train presents fall and winter routes

TravelOct 10, 2014

The luxury train Haerang, run by the Korea Railroad Corporation, presents fall and winter routes that stop at places known for outstanding fall and winter sceneries. The three-day “Aura Course,” priced from 2.4 million won, circles around the country, stopping in Suncheon, Jinju, Tongyeong, Busan and Jeongdongjin. Guests are taken to enjoy the panoramic view from the Suncheonman Bay Ecological Park and to be immersed in the history at Nakan Eupseong Fortress on the first day. The train heads to