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Gwangju Int’l Center runs Hwasun tour

Expat LivingJun 14, 2011

Gwangju International Center is running a tour to Hwasun on Saturday.The tour will visit Hwasun Dolmen Site, before moving on to enjoy a lunch of duck stew in a traditional “yellow earth” house.In the afternoon, the tour will move on to Unju-sa, a temple famous for its statues, including its reclining Buddha statue. The last stop is Dorae Maeul, where you can look around a traditional village and
Get cracking with celadon at museum

Expat LivingJun 14, 2011

The Itaewon Global Village Center will organize a ceramic-making class at the National Museum of Korea on Friday.Participants will make celadon, a distinctive jade-green pottery that Korea is famous for.After making the pottery, anyone who is interested can also enjoy a brief English guided tour introducing highlights of the museum from 12 p.m. to 12:40 p.m.The pottery made needs to be fired after
Making the most of your money as an expat

Expat LivingJun 14, 2011

Competitive salaries, low tax rates and a reasonable cost of living make Korea a popular choice for expatriates wanting to save money. For many, that means hoarding cash in a current account where rising prices eat into its value over time. But there are ways to see a return on your money. “The first thing I always tell customers is not to keep your money in your regular kind of checking account b
Riding Busan’s waves by boat and by board

Expat LivingJun 14, 2011

Korea’s south coast a great place for beginners to learn sailing, surfingAs the weather heats up, expats, especially those used to cooler climes, start to flock toward the cooling waters and fresh, salty breezes of the coast. Opportunities to get out on the water abound across the peninsula, but according to expats Mark Chi and Cheryl Kim, you can’t beat Busan for trying out two of the most exciti
Zoo tour lets kids play with animals

Expat LivingJun 10, 2011

Zoo tour lets kids play with animalsThe Itaewon Global Village Center is organizing a kids’ trip to the Seoul Grand Park zoo on Thursday. Children will have a get the chance to touch and play with some of their favorite animals, such as monkeys, hedgehogs, rabbits, turtles, goats, and snakes. There will also be the chance to enter the lion and tiger house to see them close up and learn about what
3 expat artists hold Gwangju exhibition

Expat LivingJun 9, 2011

Three foreign artists will open an exhibition Saturday at Gwangju International Center’s GIC Gallery.Ian Aherne, Nadine Bouliane, and Meaghan Ford will talk about their work in the exhibition titled “Curious Encounters & The Things I Don’t Fully Understand,” which runs until July 25.The works on display include drawings, paintings, mixed media and photographs.The opening talk takes place from 3 p.
SCI to perform in English, Korean

Expat LivingJun 8, 2011

Seoul City Improv will host a night of improvised comedy in both English and Korean on Saturday. The group’s English language and Korean language troupes will take it in turns to play games in each language. There will also be some specially prepared mixed language games.The show will be at 9 p.m. at Bar Carmen in the Gyeongnidan area of Itaewon, Seoul. Admission is free.(paulkerry@heraldm.com)
Daegu troupe holding auditions for play

Expat LivingJun 7, 2011

The Daegu Theater Troupe is holding a casting call for Zora Neale Hurston’s comedy “Lawing and Jawing” on Sunday.The performance will be part of Probatory Theatre’s “It’s Not Easy Being Seen,” show in Seoul on July 23, which will explore the idea of colorblind casting.As the show centers around colorblind casting and diversity, the troupe is looking for as diverse a cast as possible.They stress th
Second fermentation celebration hits the road

Expat LivingJun 7, 2011

After the success of March's fermentation celebration, a group of expats are holding a second event on June 18.Twenty amateur fermentation lovers are ready to dish out samples, including homebrewed beer, goat cheese, pickles, salsa, apple cider, kimchi and kombucha. After the March event pushed venue Craftworks Taphouse and Bistro past capacity, this version will be spread out across 17 restaurant
Seoul Warriors off to a flyer in Subway Bowl Exhibition

Expat LivingJun 7, 2011

Seoul Warriors American Football kicked off its second preseason with an exhibition game during the “Subway Open Bowl” meeting at the Korea National University sports ground last Sunday. The exhibition game was played alongside the final to the eight-team college tournament between Sungkyunkwan University and Hanyang University.K-Pop girl group f(x) performed during the half-time show.According to
Homeschooling in Korea: Two sides to consider

Expat LivingJun 7, 2011

Parents teaching their kids at home say results are good but kids sometimes need more companyFor expatriates with children to raise, living in Korea brings new educational concerns. If they can find somewhere for their children to live, sending them to their native countries is an option. If they can afford it, the parents may try an international school. And if they feel their child is sufficient
TOPIK applications open Friday

Expat LivingJun 2, 2011

Applications to take the Test of Proficiency in Korean open Friday.The TOPIK covers listening, reading, grammar and writing and takes place on July 17.The test is available in three grades. Beginner (levels 1 and 2) and advanced (levels 5 and 6) exams take place at 9 a.m. The intermediate exam for levels 3 and 4 starts at 2 p.m.Each test costs 40,000 won and lasts 3 hours.Applications close on Jun
SGC starts Global Concert series

Expat LivingMay 31, 2011

In Mugyo-dong, on one of the busiest streets in downtown Seoul, a Pakistani student in traditional costume stood on a stage with a microphone. Surrounded by a large crowd of locals, the foreign student asked the audience to repeat after him, “May-ra nam Kimchi h-eh.” He was teaching how to say what his name is in Urdu, his mother tongue ― his Korean name is Kimchi. Pakistani students in Seoul danc
Beer festival helps expats feel at home

Expat LivingMay 31, 2011

More than 400 revelers gathered Saturday in Cheongpyeong, Gyeonggi Province, to camp, enjoy bands and sample some Korean micro-brewed ale. After the success of a similar festival last year, KaBrew manager Park Chul invited six Korean-based bands, including Vidulgi OoyoO and the Used Cassettes to rock the Cheongpyeong Riverside Beer and Mexican Grill Festival from noon ‘till late.Seoul City Suicide
Don’t get bitter ― get brewing

Expat LivingMay 31, 2011

Homebrewing website creates community of expats making their own beerSomething is brewing in Korea’s expat scene.A community of foreign beer makers across the country are taking the country’s ale situation into their own hands.Fed up with lackluster beer made in Korean factories, they are making their own.“I just got tired of drinking bad beer,” says Rob Titley, founder of Homebrew Korea, a commun