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In Conversation with Kim Young Ha

Kim Young Ha (Source: British Council Website) The first author who talked at the English PEN during the London Book Fair 2014 is Kim Young Ha. Kim Young Ha made his literary debut in 1995 after finishing his studies in …
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Bongsu Park Presents the Journey of Life Cycle Along the Lines

(Source: Hanmi Gallery Website) Bongsu Park, born in Busan, South Korea, studied photography and fine art at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts de Bordeaux, France (2007-2009), Sangmyung University, South Korea (2000-2003), and at the Slade School of Fine Arts, London (2010-2013). She …
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Interview with Joo, Founder of KORRITO

Joo, the founder of KORRITO in Seoul for the documentary, “Savouring Korea – The Taste of Home” (Photo Credit: KORRITO) I had an interview with her before about the street food business, KORRITO. KORRITO is known for their burritos, using …
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Interview with Galbi. Bros

Co-founders of Galbi. Bros: Moses and Hanbit  (Source: Galbi. Bros Facebook Page) Some of you may have watched the parody of “Gangnam Style”, “London Style”. But, we are not talking about PSY. We are talking about The Galbi. Bros. Moses …
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3 Days (2014)

Han Tae Kyung (Park Yoo Chun) works for the Secret Service. He visits his father at the hospital. His father got into a car accident last night and currently in critical condition. He looks at his father for a while …
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I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK (2006)

Director: Park Chan Wook Cinematographer: Chung Chung Hoon Casts: Lim Soo Jung, Jung Ji Hoon (Rain), Oh Dal Su, and Park Jun Myun Genre: Romantic Comedy Running Time: 105 minutes Young Goon (Lim Soo Jung), who believes that she is …
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Busan BBQ at Dead Dolls House, London

Dead Dolls House, Hoxton Square, Shoreditch, London Busan BBQ had their second pop-up restaurant at the Dead Dolls House in Shoreditch, London. I didn’t want to miss this chance to try their food that is set up in a restaurant. …
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An Overview of Korean Publishing Market

The very first talk that I attended during the London Book Fair 2014 is “An Overview of the Korean Publishing Market”. It provided some general insights about what a few historical facts and current insights about the Korean publishing market. …
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PATiENTS, Dead Buttons, and Asian Chairshot in London

Asian Chairshot – PATiENTS – Dead Buttons (Source: Courtesy of Artist) Last year in April, Galaxy Express, Goonam, Apollo 18, and Gate Flowers were the lineup for “Korean Rocks” tour in the UK. A shift of perspective on other genres …
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Think in Music: Understanding Korean Indie Music

The Korean Cultural Centre UK organized the 3rd Artist Talk Party. In relation to the Korean-indie artists coming to have their tours in the UK, the theme to be discussed is “Think in Music”. The event started off with the …
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