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“Jardins croisés” by Hyun Jeung

Hyun Jeung studied plastic art in Bachelors, Masters, and PhD at the Université de Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne). After her studies, she lives and works in Tunisia. Also, she studied print making at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris for one year under …
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Seoul Bakery with Love and Comfort

If you are looking for some cheap and delicious Korean food in London, especially when you come to visit London for the first time, then head over to Seoul Bakery. Yes, the first thought in your head would be that …
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Savouring Korea – The Taste of Home

(Source: KORRITO Facebook Page) Previously, I interviewed Joo, the founder of KORRITO, who talks about KORRITO and passion about Korean food. She mentioned before that she was in progress on making a documentary about Korean food. Finally, the food documentary, Savouring Korea …
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Korean Food Fest at Urban Food Fest: Food, Fun, and Company

What better way to start off the May bank holidays by coming down to the Urban Food Fest to savour different kinds of fusion Korean foods that we tried. It’s a lovely Saturday evening in Shoreditch. Korea Foods, Yijo BBQ …
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No Breathing (2013)

Director: Jo Yung Sun Casts: Lee Jong Suk, Seo In Guk, Yuri, Shin Min Chul, Kim Jae Young, Park Chul Min, and Park Jung Chul Genre: Sport Running Time: 118 minutes Won Il (Seo In Guk) is talented in swimming …
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Empress Ki (2013 – 2014)

Sung Nyang (Ha Ji Won) has been going on a rough journey since childhood. As she grows older, she dressed up as a man who is the leader of the gang. She meets Wang Yu (Joo Jin Mo) who asks …
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Insightful Lessons at the Korea Market Focus London Book Fair 2014

The Korea Market Focus London Book Fair 2014 at Earl’s Court, London The Korea Market Focus London Book Fair 2014 is one of the events that has been keeping me busy in April. Three days in a row being on …
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Interview with Asian Chairshot (아시안체어샷)

Asian Chairshot: Heenam Son (Guitar), Youngwon Hwang (Bass and Vocals),  and Kyewan Park (Drums) (Courtesy of the artist) Asian Chairshot, who took their name from the most powerful illegal move used by professional wrestlers to knock out the opponents – the famed …
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Korean Food Fest at Urban Food Fest on 3 May

Attention to all the UK Korean foodies out there. The Korean food has become very popular in the UK, especially the street food in London. You might have spotted some of them at different parts of London. This time, every …
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“Confessions of An Opium Eater” by Leonard Johansson

Leonard Johansson at his studio (Source: Leonard Johansson Website) A Swedish-Korean artist, Leonard Johansson, recently graduated from Camberwell College of Arts. He is currently living and working in London. He has exhibited his sole exhibitions in London and Sweden including …
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