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A new kind of golf takes to the air

Jun 28, 2011

Korea proves discs aren’t just for dogs with first pro-standard courseFolks in summers past were happy to toss a disc across the beach on a sunny day. Then along came the more frenetic Frisbee sport, ultimate, which saw disc fanatics team up to compete in championships around the world. Now, disc golf is a more genteel craze steadily gliding its way across Korea. “One of the things that I really l
From backpacker to self-made media man

Jun 26, 2011

Editor of 10 Magazine tells of how he’s embraced Korea’s many opportunitiesAs 2008 drew to a close and the world’s economies spiraled into the depths of recession, the already struggling media industry braced for the fallout. One American in South Korea, however, with no prior experience in the field, had spotted a gap in the market and decided to launch his own magazine. “It was a nightmare. 2008
Seoul Hikers to hike Achasan

Jun 21, 2011

Seoul International Hikers will be taking a walk up Achasan in eastern Seoul on Saturday.The walk will cover about 5 kilometers, including two ridges offering good views of the Han River. Hikers are advised to bring appropriate clothing, including umbrellas. If weather makes hiking impossible there will be an alternative activity. The group will meet by the ticket booth at 10:30 at Gwangnaru Stati
Sri Lanka migrants hold cricket tourney

Jun 21, 2011

Migrant workers from Sri Lanka will hold a cricket tournament on Sunday in Busan.Around 30 teams from Busan, Geoje, Daegu, Gwangju and Ansan and other areas will vie for supremacy.The tournament runs from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Huimang Park, opposite the Hanmaum Hospital in Gangseo-gu Busan.(paulkerry@heraldm.com)
Seorae GVC runs pastry class

Jun 21, 2011

Seorae Global Village Center in Seoul will run a class on making French style pastries on July 7.The class, which runs from 2-4 p.m., is open to adults and children and costs 7,000 won each, which includes ingredients for two pies. Booking for the class is open until July 5 and can be made via mpa.seoul@hotmail.fr. (paulkerry@heraldm.com)
Expat artist holds photo exhibition

Jun 21, 2011

Italian-Venezuelan photographer Jose Antonio Nigro will hold an exhibition in Itaewon starting Saturday.The exhibition, titled “From Where I Am Standing,” will be a compilation of photographs showing how he has evolved as a photographer. The exhibition is free and runs at Gallery Golmok until July 3. To get to Gallery Golmok leave Exit 3 of Noksapyeong Station and walk past the entrance of Itaewon
Free screening of Banksy documentary

Jun 21, 2011

There will be a free screening of Oscar-nominated Banksy documentary “Exit Through the Gift Shop” on Sunday.The documentary follows a French shopkeeper and amateur filmmaker as they try to find and befriend Banksy. It was well received ― nominated for the Best Documentary category at the Academy Awards ― but also faced allegations that the film was staged.The screening is at Roofers in Itaewon, wi
N.Z. chamber to host wine festival

Jun 21, 2011

The New Zealand Chamber of Commerce will host the “New Zealand Wine Festival” on Saturday at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Seoul. The chamber will offer guests a selection of fresh, chilled whites from 16 vineyards to usher in the summer. “The mission of the Kiwi Chamber is to work closely with and assist in raising the awareness of important New Zealand industries, and the country’s premium wines offer
Anseong winery holds tasting tour

Jun 21, 2011

Kenneth Kim Vineyards is holding a wine event for expats on Saturday at their winery in Anseong, Gyeonggi province. Using Muscat grapes grown on a local cooperative, the vineyard produces red and white wines, a sherry and a port for the Korean market. After a short historical tour of a Catholic mission on the way, Kenneth Kim will introduce the wine-making methods he uses. Guests will be able to t
BFIA center hosts cultural exchange programs

Jun 21, 2011

Busan Foundation for International Activities is hosting a set of cultural programs on different cultures from July 4.Each of the 10 week courses will be run by a volunteer lecturer from a foreign country who will introduce their culture and traditions, including a cooking course.The programs are available for 10 different cultures with six in English and the rest in Korean. Most courses are on we
[Come together] - Min Camp

Jun 21, 2011

This is a series introducing associations and clubs for expats. This week, Expat Living spoke to Busan-based surfing and skiing club Min Camp -- Ed.•Name of Club: Min Camp -- Ski, snowboard, skate & surf•Location(s): Busan, South Korea -- Gwangalli •Number of members: 150•Started: 2010Who is it for? Events are open to the public. The club is great because it’s open to both Korean and expat members
‘Some Girls’ starts 3-week run Friday

Jun 21, 2011

Probationary Theatre will start its run of U.S. romantic comedy, “Some Girls” in Seoul on Friday.Described as an often brutal look at love, this comedy by Niel LaBute will be playing for three weeks at White Box Theater in Seoul.It tells the story of 33-year-old Guy, an aspiring author who is soon to be married. Nervous about settling down, he travels the United States, meeting up with ex-girlfrie
CouchSurfing catches on in Korea

Jun 21, 2011

Budget accommodation exchange builds community away home, gives travelers unique experienceIn Seoul’s bustling expat scene, it is easy to meet foreigners ― but it takes a special kind of person to put a free roof over a passing stranger’s head.Opening homes to travelers is the main aim of the city’s thriving CouchSurfing community, whose members offer visitors a place to sleep on their futon, floo
Expat living: the interview

Jun 17, 2011

Expat Living: The Interview is The Korea Herald’s latest page addition. Each week it will profile a foreign resident who has somehow enriched life here. There are many wonderful and notable characters in Korea from all over the world, and this in-depth feature aims to bring you the benefit of the unique insights they have gleaned on their journey. This series celebrates the diverse makeup of moder
Half a century with Korean music

Jun 17, 2011

80-year-old American wishes to finish translation on history of folk arts festivalIt was an early morning at around 2-3 a.m. in 1953 during the Korean War. An American medic at a hospital in Gangwon Province heard loud drums, gongs and unknown musical instruments coming from the communist North Korean and Chinese guerillas who wanted to keep the American army awake.While other soldiers hated the s