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Sunday, November 01, 2009 

Category: Travel and Places
Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra in Korea!


The Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra are coming to Seoul, giving Korean music lovers a chance to admire authentic European music from one of the continent`s finest ensembles.

The SPO was founded by Sasha Popov in 1928, and has since cultivated a reputation for being Eastern Europe`s ‘Jewel of Music’. Many world-renowned conductors have worked with the orchestra in the past, and they have built a solid reputation with more than 60 performances around the globe.

The orchestra has a wide repertoire, covering music from the 17th to 20th centuries. Their competent and versatile performances have been praised by audiences in Europe and the U.S since their first overseas performance 39 years ago.

This concert will be held at the Sejong Center on November 2nd. To get there, take subway like 5 to Gwanghwamun station, and the center will be visible from exit 8.

Place: Sejong Center
Date: 2009. 11. 2 (Mon)
Time: 19:30
Price: VIP 200,000 won / R 160,000 won / S 120,000 won / A 70,000 won / B 50,000 won 
Inquiries: www.sejongpac.or.kr / 02-461-6712

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Sunday, November 01, 2009 

Category: Travel and Places
Jim Brickman – Beautiful World



One of the most popular contemporary artists of our time, Jim Brickman will perform at the Sejong Center on November 1st.

A winner of various prestigious awards - a Grammy and a Canadian Country Music Award, to name but two - Brickman is best known for his solo piano compositions, pop-style instrumentals, and vocal collaborations with renowned artists such as Olivia Newton-John, Lady Antebellum and Michael W. Smith.

In his Seoul concert, Brickman will be introducing songs from his new album entitled ‘Beautiful World’, as well as old hits from previous albums. Since his Asian tour usually takes place only once every four or five years, this will be a very special opportunity to see him live on stage.

To get to the Sejong Center, take subway line 5 to Gwanghwamun station. The center will be visible from exit 8.

Place: Sejong Center

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Wednesday, October 28, 2009 
Kathleen Battle – Live in Seoul!!

World renowned lyric soprano Kathleen Battle is visiting Seoul for the third time, for another magnificent performance in the Seoul Arts Center.

A five-time Grammy Award winner, Battle is most famous for a soaring voice which took her to the heights of the classical music world. Her usual repertoire spans three centuries from the Baroque to the contemporary era, and she has performed in some of the world’s leading opera houses and concert halls. Furthermore, she has established herself as a distinguished recording artist, releasing a wide range of opera, concert, choral and solo albums on major labels.

This concert will be held on October 29th and 31st. The closest subway stations to the center are Nambu Bus Terminal on line 3, and Bangbae on line 2.





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Wednesday, October 28, 2009 

Category: Travel and Places
Amazing Korean Table!!

If you’re feeling priced out of the event, head to Insadong on Oct 31, where event organizers will be handing out coupons, enabling you to sample Korean delicacies for free in one of Seoul’s most characteristic areas.
Demand is likely to be high for this event, so reservations are essential for both meals and workshops – checkwww.amazingkoreantable.com for details.





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Tuesday, October 27, 2009 

Category: Travel and Places
Nearly 30,000 new flu cases confirmed


 

Nearly 30,000 patients infected with the H1N1, a subtype of influenza A, were newly confirmed last week, with the nation's first round of vaccinations scheduled to start today.
A 14-year-old boy with asthma, who lived in Gyeonggi Province, died yesterday, bringing the nation's death toll from the disease to 21, according to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Investigations were also underway into the additional deaths of two disabled children, who died yesterday, possibly from their flu infections at a hospital in Daejeon, health officials said.
According to the weekly influenza surveillance report issued yesterday, the number of influenza-like illness patients was 9.27 per 1,000 inpatients last week, up 62.9 percent from the previous week.

"The flu virus is rapidly regaining strength here. All patients with high fever and respiratory problems are recommended to be administered with antiviral drugs, even though they are not included in high risk groups," said Choi Hee-ju, director of health policy at the Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family Affairs.
"There will be no problem in securing enough stockpiles of antiviral drugs. The government plans to have Tamiflu for 20 percent of the total population available within the year," Choi added.
Mass infections at schools also continued to increase last week, with a total of 870 new cases, according to the weekly report.
"As the vaccine takes effect two weeks after injection, young students who will get vaccinated in mid-November should pay greater attention to hygiene until December," Choi said.
Despite the declaration of a national emergency by the U.S. government on Saturday, health officials said that the nation is not considering raising its alert level or closing schools.
In a meeting with senior presidential secretaries yesterday, President Lee Myung-bak also asked for all-out efforts against the spread of the disease, turning down the proposal that he and other close aides be inoculated first against the flu virus.
"The Presidential Office limits access of ordinary people. As all visitors are examined before entry, it seems safer than any other place. It will be appropriate for people at higher risk to be vaccinated first," President Lee was quoted as saying by presidential spokesperson Park Sun-kyu.

Copyright by The Korea Herald
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Monday, October 26, 2009 

Category: Travel and Places
Disgraced Cloning Scientist Convicted!





A South Korean court Monday convicted disgraced cloning scientist Hwang Woo-suk in connection with his stem-cell research, according to The Associated Press.

The Seoul Central District Court found the 56-year-old scientist guilty at a hearing.
Hwang has been charged with accepting funds under false pretenses, embezzling and illegally buying human eggs for his research.

Hwang will be sentenced at a later hearing. Prosecutors have demanded a four-year prison term for him.

Hwang's purported breakthroughs in cloning stem cells had raised hopes for developing cures to diseases such as Alzheimer's, but they were deemed bogus in late 2005 and Hwang was put on trial in 2006.


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Monday, October 26, 2009 

Category: Travel and Places
The Dream of Northern Seoul

This is the 49th in a series of articles highlighting tourism spots in Seoul. The guide for planning weekend trips in the capital city will help readers rediscover Seoul

 

Recently the hot issue in Seoul has been city design. Seoul is constantly making efforts to convert from monotonous gray buildings to streets of plentiful colors and design. It hosts design festivals, makes the streets wider and clearer and then proceeds to build parks.







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Friday, October 23, 2009 

Category: Travel and Places
Wonder Girls Ready for More Challenge to the World?

The Wonder Girls reappeared in Korea for their local fans with good news last Friday: they ranked 76 in the Hot 100 of the Billboard chart!!!

I really wonder that wonder girls!! are they really famous in U.S?!? 

This is the first time in the chart's 115-year history that a Korean singer or group has ranked in the top 100, according to the five-member group's agency JYP Entertainment. 
The group and its producer Park Jin-young, also known as JYP, held a press conference to share the news and excitement with local fans. 




Making their debut in 2007, the Wonder Girls shot to stardom with their songs ....So Hot'' and ....Nobody.'' The five members became a sensation that attracted both male and female fans with their retro and sexy look, catchy songs and down-to-earth personalities. They moved to the U.S. this year and made headlines when they became the opening act for the Jonas Brothers' concert tour. 


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Monday, October 19, 2009 

Category: Sports

Kim Yu-Na back on Top of World Rankings


South Korean figure skating queen Kim Yu-na has retaken her position atop the world rankings after her win at the Trophee Bompard, the first Grand Prix event of the season, this past weekend.

The reigning world champion now has 3,960 rankings points, moving her ahead of previous world No. 1 Carolina Kostner of Italy (3,861 points) as of Monday (KST).

Kim Yu-na moved to the top of the rankings in March after winning the world championships. She had accumulated 4,652 points, slightly more than Kostner's 4,635.

Skaters earn points on results from the current season and the previous two seasons, however, points earned two seasons ago are valued at only 70 percent.

At the start of the new season, the points Kim earned with a third-place finish at the world championships, a victory in the Grand Prix Final, and first- and third-place finishes at Grand Prix events during the 2006-2007 season, caused her to drop behind Kostner.

Yes Kim Yu-Na!! ;) 






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Monday, October 19, 2009 

Category: Travel and Places

UFC fighter Choo Holds Wedding Ceremony


Do you like Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)?


I am not a huge fan of UFC though, I do like Choo!



Korean-Japanese fighter Choo Sung-hoon and his wife Shiho Yano, a Japanese model, held a belated wedding ceremony Sunday in a hotel in Tokyo, about seven months after they registered for marriage.

Choo, 35, better known as Akiyama Yoshihiro in Japan, wanted to keep the wedding ceremony secret, inviting only family members and a limited number of colleagues.

After the marriage, his wife posted a note on her blog (shihomagazine.com). 
"I made the best memory today, which was also my father's birthday,"it read.

Shiho, 33, a popular model and TV personality in Japan, posted a number of wedding pictures on the Web site.

Choo will leave for the United States, Tuesday, to train until early December for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) 111.



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Friday, October 16, 2009 

Category: Travel and Places

Seoul Air Show Opens!

 

Air Show with airbus A-380



An Airbus A-380 passenger plan takes off for a demonstration flight over tanks and other weapons systems displayed at Seoul Airport in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, during press day at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2009 to be held from Oct.19 till Oct.25.




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Thursday, October 15, 2009 

Category: Travel and Places
2009 Hangeul Calligraphy Festival


October 9th is Hangeul Day, which marks the invention and proclamation of Hangeul - Korean script - by King Sejong of the Joseon Dynasty, 563 years ago. With the recent adoption of Hangeul by the Cia Cia tribe in Indonesia, as well as UNESCO recognition of the script’s importance, Hangeul is beginning to make its mark. To commemorate its birth, the Calligraphy Culture Institute is hosting the ‘Hangeul Calligraphy Festival’ from October 14th to 19th at the Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum, which is located within the Seoul Arts Center.


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Monday, October 12, 2009 

Category: Travel and Places
Jang Ki-ha and the Faces

One of the most highly regarded indie bands in Korea, Jang Ki-ha and the Faces have successfully reintroduced elements of old-fashioned Korean folk music into the country..s mainstream pop culture.

Firmly rooted in a burgeoning indie music scene centered on Hongdae, the band not only came up with great songs and lyrics but also invented their own unique style. The happy-go-lucky persona of the band and its iconic twins are the epitome of free mind and unadorned spirit of youth, so much so that they have made appearances on national television - a rare phenomenon for a Korean indie band.

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Sunday, October 11, 2009 

Category: Travel and Places
SIDANCE 2009 - Solo & Duet

The first selection of solo and duet performances in this year’s Seoul International Dance Festival will be performed on October 13th at the Seoul Arts Center, three short but intense works performed by some of Korea’s most talented dancers.

First to take the stage will be Park Ho-bin from the Ccadoo Dance Theater Company, who will be performing ‘Skenos and its nine mouths’, exploring the philosophy of body and soul through the medium of dance. Following immediately will be Kim Hyeong-min and Lena Sun-hee Miercort with their piece ‘The Making of District’. Born in Korea, but hailing from Germany, the duo are reviewing the concept of ‘Han’ or “vengeful lamentation” in Korean culture. Finally, Lee Seon-ah will be ending this concert with ‘Mongyeon’, a solo piece that has earned her multiple international awards.
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Sunday, October 11, 2009 

Category: Travel and Places
King’s Dance

Louis XIV, the King of France, was famously known for his love of dance. (Hmm, that rhymes.) He even practiced three hours daily preparing to play the role of Apollo, giving him the nickname ..Sun King... However, King Yeonsan of Joseon Dynasty had just as much love for dancing a full 150 years before King Louis XIV. He was especially interested in a dance called Cheoyongmu, a dance used in ceremonial and religious rites. It has been recorded that the king often staged the dance for days and nights in the Royal Palace, simply for his pleasure.

 
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