The Korea Herald

Contest pits brewer against brewer

May 9, 2011

Korea’s beer-making fraternity will try to out-brew each other at Homebrew Korea’s “Brew Your Hops Off” contest at Oktoberfest in Gangnam on May 14thThere will be three categories -- pale ales and IPAs, stouts and dark beers and lager, wheat and specialty beers. Contestants must bring at least 500 ml of beer per entry, although Unlimited house pilsner, weizen and dunkel will be available and each
Marketing seminar at Seoul Global Center

May 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

May 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

May 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

May 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

May 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

May 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?’

May 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.
Expat’s post-punk N.Y. band to tour Korea

Apr 26, 2011

The Willing Prisoners to play in Seoul, Guri and DaejeonWhen expats play with bands here they often visit Busan or Seoul from smaller cities, but The Willing Prisoners’ Guri-based bassist brought his band all the way from New York.Two of the trio, who both work in finance, will be funding a trip to tour Korea and Japan this month, the follow up to their 2009 U.K. tour. The other member is bass pla
Rugby clinic puts Malaysian students in touch

Apr 26, 2011

Seoul Sisters and Hangang Exiles launched the fifth touch rugby season in Seoul with its first ever training clinic at Jamwon Park last Saturday. The growing popularity of the sport in Korea became apparent when a group of Malaysian students joined the more than 60 touch rugby enthusiasts being put through their paces by coaches Marcus Powell and Theresa Tupuola early on Saturday afternoon.Ball-ha
Charity bazaar in Ichon

Apr 26, 2011

Ichon Global Village Center will hold a charity bazaar on April 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.The bazaar will take place at exit No. 4 of Ichon Subway Station, Line 4, or at Ichon Global Village Center in case of poor weather. All donations to the bazaar will be from foreign residents.For more information, call (02) 796-2018.(john.power@heraldm.com)
Seoul Info Fair to introduce services

Apr 26, 2011

Organizations wishing to participate in Seoul Global Center’s Information Fair 2011 are asked to submit their application by April 27.The fair will provide information on services for foreign residents in Seoul and will feature more than 40 organizations, including those involved in medical services, transport, media, financial services and more.Application forms for the event are available at htt
Busan City opens Global Center

Apr 26, 2011

Busan Metropolitan City has opened a global center branch in partnership with Busan Foundation for International Activities. The center offers counseling services and free language programs to expatriates, including information and consultation on immigration, employment, medical care, transportation, taxes, insurance and banking. The new center has also increased the number of languages offered b
Seoul Global Center offers free offices

Apr 26, 2011

The Seoul Global Center is offering free offices in its Business Support Center for foreign entrepreneurs and investors.The offer is open to foreign nationals who have a visa that allows them to start a business, and have a concrete business plan. Preference is given to those who have already made a foreign investment notification or have already started a business this year.Three 5.75-square-mete
Getting to grips with oriental medicine

Apr 26, 2011

Markets offer smorgasboard of alternative remedies, unusual sightsSpring may bring a welcome burst of warmth and renewal, but it is also a common time for people to fall sick.With the change of season and scourge of yellow dust bringing on colds and sore throats in droves, many expatriates will find themselves making extra trips to the pharmacy. But for expats who favor an alternative approach, th