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Geomungo Factory

Geomungo Factory, which was founded in 2007, brings in past and present fusion of the use of geomungo (a traditional six string Korean zither). The geomungo creates melodic and percussive sound through the use of plucking, tapping and bow gliding …
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Moon Jar Exhibition

Moon Jar’s Creation and History The Moon Jar (달항아리) symbolizes the relationships between the UK and Korea. Moon Jar refers to the shape and colour of moon. These were made with the combination of two separate parts makes the base …
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National Orchestra of Korea

The National Orchestra of Korea, which consists of over 50 members and led by principal conductor and artistic director Won Il, came all the way from South Korea to perform at the opening performance for K-music festival. This group is …
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Architecture 101 (2012)

Director: Lee Yong Ju Casts: Uhm Tae Woong, Han Ga In, Lee Je Hoon, Suzy, Jo Jung Suk, Yoo Yun Suk Genre: Romance Running Time: 116 minutes Seung Min (Uhm Tae Woong), an architect, receives a surprise visit at his …
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There a Petal Silently Falls by Ch’oe Yun

There a Petal Silently Falls consist of three short stories. The first story, ‘There a Petal Silently Falls’, tells a story about a girl who looks for her long lost brother. Before that, she was shocked by seeing her mother’s …
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“Daytime Sleepwalking” in a Different World

Kim Ji Hee, born in Seoul, South Korea in 1983, currently lives and works in London, UK. She received a BFA and an MFA in Dept of Painting at Dong Guk University, Seoul, Korea. She is currently studying a MFA …
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AZIATIX: The Three Musketeers with Unique Vocal Talents

AZIATIX is a Korean American R&B/Hip Hop trio that consists of three members: Eddie Shin, Flowsik, and Nicky Lee (including their producer Jae Chong). They debuted in 2011, under ASTAR Inc., with their single ‘Go’ which shakes the world with …
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The Housemaid (2010)

Eun Yi (Jeon Do Yeon) work as a housemaid in the rich family. The husband had an affair with her behind his wife who is pregnant. Later, Eun Yi found out that she’s pregnant. Once this news is spread within the household, things are going on a topsy-turvy. This is the remake of the 1970’s film which is directed by Kim.
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The Thieves (2012)

Director: Choi Dong Hun Casts: Kim Yoon Suk, Kim Hye Soo, Lee Jung Jae, Jeon Ji Hyun, Kim Hae Sook, Oh Dal Soo, Kim Soo Hyun, Simon Yam, Angelica Lee, Derek Tsang, Ju Jin Mo, Ki Gook Seo, Choi Deok …
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The Tower (2013)

Director: Kim Ji Hun Casts: Sol Kyung Gu, Son Ye Jin, Kim Sang Kyung, Kim In Kwon, Do Ji Han, Park Cheol Min, Song Jae Ho, Lee Ju Sil, Kim Sung Oh, Lee Han Wi, Cha In Pyo, Jung In …
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