NOTE: This guest post is from a member of Nanoomi.net, a community of writers, translators and Korea-enthusiasts who represent part of the diverse ecology of the Korean blogosphere. You can see more from Chris at Chris in South Korea. Life in Korea: 10 things to do instead of being jaded Define: jaded – “dulled…
You probably know by now that drinking is a big part of Korean culture. Alcohol is practically essential at after work gatherings with co-workers, socializing with friends, and dinners with family members. With so much consumption you can imagine things can get a little monotonous with repeated shouts of Gumbae as soju shot glasses rattle…
Create. Colloborate. Reimagine. Inspire. Those are the driving forces behind Laughing Tree gallery. Located in Haebanchon area of Itaewon the brainchild of Adam and Jessica Lofbomm has provided a much needed outlet of artisic expression for the expatriate community in Korea. Laughing Tree opens a door usually tightly locked to artists in the expat community….
On September 9, 2010 Model Line celebrated thirty years of Korean fashion with a swanky party in Apgujong. Equal parts art space, management company, production house, gallery and cafe the folks at Model Line celebrated by highlighting the work of prominent Korean photographers. The work of Koo Bong-Chang, Kown Young-Ho, Kim Bo-Ha, Kim Gwang-hae, Kim…
I haven’t been to the 63 Building in years. The last time happened to be when my youngest brother came to visit Seoul for the first time. Then the 63 had the familiar IMAX, Aquarium and exhibition gallery on the top floor. Now, though, the latest addition to the 63 experience includes a wax museum. I discovered…
Looking for a diversion with some educational merit? Then look no further than the Gwacheon National Science Museum at Seoul Grand Park. Otherwise known as the Scientorium the museum offers a full scale immersion into science and technology for children as well as adults. Inside the main building there are nine main halls. First, the…
Seoul Art Space is on a mission. This progressive organization transforms old crumbling buildings into art spaces for creative expression. Throughout the city and neighboring Suburbs unused factories, abandoned apartments, and foreclosed stores become useful once again, but this time not as instruments of commerce but of imagination zones. Located in Seogyo, Geumchon, Sindang, Yeonhi,…
On a recent trip to Hongdae I brought along my camera and decided to shoot the graffiti. I’d always noticed the graffiti in Hongdae. I can’t remember really spotting any everywhere else. Maybe a name tagged discreetly somewhere, but nothing as outlandish as what’s found in Hongdae. I have to say that often I couldn’t…
