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Sungfeel Yun: Arts and Science in “Chaos, Cosmos, and Circulation”

Sungfeel Yun focused on one question: “What am I?” which led him to study Eastern philosophies and religion, Buddhism and Taoism. He relates these philosophies to scientific understanding of the physical world, such as string theory and quantum mechanics. The …
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The Scarlet Letter (2004)

Director: Byeon Hyeok Casts: Han Suk Kyu, Lee Eun Ju, Sung Hyun Ah, and Eum Ji Won Genre: Romance and Thriller Running Time: 115 minutes Certi: 18 (South Korea) Detective Ki Hoon (Han Suk Kyu) investigates the homicide case that …
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Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild (2011)

Director: Oh Sung Yoon Voice Casts: Moon Soo Ri, Yoo Seung Ho, Choi Min Sik, and Park Cheol Min Genre: Animation, Action, and Drama Running Time: 93 minutes Leafie (Moon Soo Ri), the hen, is caged up in the barn …
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My Love From Another Star (2013 – 2014)

Do Min Joon (Kim Soo Hyun), an alien, came to Earth during the Joseon period. He has live for the 400 years. Not only he still has his young and charming looks, he has supernatural abilities such as time control, …
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Hwang Soon Tae: Tranquillity of Light in Rooms

  Garden View Tempered glass, Decalcomania and LED backlit, 180 x 104 x 5.5 cm, 2013 | Living Room with Garden View II Tempered glass, Decalcomania and LED backlit, 116 x 73 x 5.5 cm, 2012 (Source: Courtesy of The Artist) …
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Glen Check: Youthful Electro Synth-Pop

Glen Check (Source: Seoulsonic US Tour 2014 Facebook Page) As you listen to some Glen Check tunes, it fits well with your own surroundings and/or situations. Let it be a walk down to the beach, a road trip, party in …
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Bae Joon Sung: The Concept of Phantoms in Western Paintings

  Phantom of Museum Gm, J.L.David red shawl hn (lenticular and oil on canvas 182 x 259 cm (72 x 102 in)) | Phantom of Museum L, W.House Pandora’s box lenticular and oil on canvas 182 x 259 cm (72 x 102 …
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Weekly Events: 31 March – 13 April

Film Moss (2010) 1 April: Moss (2010), adapted from a popular webtoon, will be shown at the KCCUK. This film will be the final screening for the Korea Market Focus London Book Fair 2014. [Booking] 1 – 13 April: The 7th …
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Cooking Lessons at Yijo Restaurant, London

Yijo Restaurant, known for serving BBQ meat (cooked through charcoal BBQ), is currently giving cooking lessons. Chef Jun Pyo, known as JP, gives you some lessons on how to make various kinds of Korean food including the popular side dish, …
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Group Interview with Park Hoon Jung

Korean directors work together with the film professionals in making films which captivate the international audiences into watching them. The screenwriters’ job is not only to write the scripts but also work alongside with directors to discuss about every aspects …
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