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“Momentum at Rest” with Subjects

Yong Man Kwon, a Korean-born artist based in France, had his first London debut to feature his work at Mokspace. He is known as the award winning and official painter for the French Navy and Military. His work has also …
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‘Together’ at Kingston Korean Festival 2013

16th Annual Kingston Korean Festival, which is organized by Korean Residents Society, was held on 17th August. The festival’s aim is to introduce the Korean culture to local and multi-cultural communities. This special event also celebrated the 60th anniversary of …
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Oasis (2002)

Director: Lee Chang Dong Casts: Sol Kyung Gu, Moon So Ri, Ahn Nae Sang, Hong Jong Il, and Ryoo Seung Wan Genre: Drama, Romance, and Arthouse Running Time: 132 minutes Certi: 18 (South Korea) Jong Du (Sol Kyung Gu) just …
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Go Wild and Loud with Apollo 18

From left to right: Kim Dae In (Bass), Choi Hyun Seok (Guitar), and Lee Sang Yun (Drums) The Ilsan post-hardcore and post-rock band was formed in 2008. The members Kim Dae In (Bass), Choi Hyun Seok (Guitar), and Lee Sang …
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Weekly Events: 26 August – 1st September

This week, there are some events that you should know about. Film Sympathy for Lady Vengeance 22 – 29 August: Seoul International Youth Festival gives the youth the opportunities to share their culture through films and media education. [Website] 29 …
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The Berlin File (2013)

Director: Ryoo Seung Wan Casts: Ha Jung Woo, Han Suk Kyu, Ryoo Seung Bum, and Gianna Jun Running Time: 120 minutes Genre: Action, Drama, and Thriller South Korean NIS agent Jung Jin Soo (Han Suk Kyu) and his team are …
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Secret Sunshine (2007)

Director: Lee Chang Dong Casts: Jeon Do Yeon and Song Kang Ho Genre: Drama and Arthouse Running Time: 142 minutes Shin Ae (Jeon Do Yeon) and her son move into a small town of Miryang which means ‘Secret Sunshine’ in …
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UhUhBoo Project

Although some people may not recognised who UhUhBoo Project really is, but South Korean film lovers probably recognized some of the soundtracks in films such as Park Chan Wook’s Sympathy for Mr Vengence and Kim Jee Woon’s The Foul King. …
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Young Gun In The Time (2012)

Director: Oh Young Doo Casts: Hong Young Geun, Choi Song Hyun, Ha Eun Jung, and Bae Yong Geun Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, and Time Travel Running Time: 95 minutes Detective Young Gun (Hong Yeong Geun) is having money troubles while solving …
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I Wish I Had A Wife (2001)

Director: Park Heung Sik Casts: Sol Kyung Gu and Jeon Do Yeon Genre: Romance Running Time: 106 minutes Bong Soo (Sol Kyung Gu) works at a local bank. Even though he’s happy with his job, he is missing something. That …
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