LISTINGS
Published: 06 Jan. 2003, 00:14
[Sports in Korea]
PRO BASEBAL
All games begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. "At" refers to the team batting in the bottom on the inning.
Friday, Sept. 20
Hyundai Unicorns at Hanhwa Eagles
Daejeon, 2 p.m.
Kia Tigers at SK Wyverns
Incheon, 2 p.m.
Lotte Giants vs. Doosan Bears
Seoul Jamsil Stadium, 2 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 21
SK Wyverns at LG Twins
Seoul Jamsil Stadium, 2 p.m.
Kia Tigers at Lotte Giants
Busan Sajik Stadium, 2 p.m.
Hyundai Unicorns at Hanhwa Eagles
Daejeon, 2 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 22
SK Wyverns at LG Twins
Seoul Jamsil Stadium, 2 p.m.
Kia Tigers at Lotte Giants
Busan Sajik Stadium, 2 p.m.
Hyundai Unicorns at Hanhwa Eagles
Daejeon, 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 24
Hanhwa Eagles at LG Twins
Seoul Jamsil Stadium
Doosan Bears at Kia Tigers
Gwangju
Samsung Lions at Hyundai Unicorns
Suwon
Wednesday, Sept. 25
Lotte Giants at Samsung Lions
Daegu
Hanhwa Eagles at SK Wyverns
Incheon
Doosan Bears at Kia Tigers
Gwangju
LG Twins at Hyundai Unicorns
Suwon
Thursday, Sept. 26
Doosan Bears at Hanhwa Eagles
Daejeon
LG Twins at Hyundai Unicorns
Suwon
SK Wyverns at Kia Tigers
Gwangju
Lotte Giants at Samsung Lions
Daegu
PRO SOCCER
All games begin at 7:30 unless otherwise stated.
Wednesday, Sept. 25
Suwon Blue Wings vs. Daejeon Citizen
Suwon World Cup Stadium
Pohang Steelers vs. Ulsan Tigers
Pohang
Bucheon SK vs. Jeonbuk Motors
Bucheon
Jeonnam Dragons vs. Seongnam Cheonma
Gwangyang
Anyang Cheetahs vs. Busan Icons
Anyang
HORSE RACING
Seoul Racecourse, Gwachon, Gyeonggi province
Subway line No. 4, Seoul RAce Course Station
(Parking limited; public transportation recommended)
Admission: 800 won
Rooms with a total of 230 seats are set aside on the 6th floor of the grandstand for foreign visitors. Guide service in English, Chinese and Japanese; English program available. ID card or passport required; one Korean guest can accompany each foreign visitor. The facility opens at 9:30 a.m. on race day; reservations recommended. Call (02) 509-1221 on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, or (02) 509-1217 on race days. Win, place, show, quinella, exacta bets available. Betting limit: 100,000 won per race.
Saturday, Sept. 21
First race post time: 11 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 22
First race post time: 11 a.m.
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[Theme Parks]
EVERLAND
Yongin, Gyeonggi province
Sunday. A percussion performance by the group Tokebi Storm will be held at 12:30 and 4:30 p.m.
Monday to Oct. 13, you can experience traditional German dance at 3:30, 5:30 p.m.; and music at 6, 7 and 8:30 p.m.
The park presents its Magic Parade at 2 p.m. daily, Dance History 2002 show at noon and 4 p.m. daily, Moonlight Magic Parade at 8 nightly, and its laser-light Multimedia Show at 9 nightly.
Open daily; hours vary by season and day. Phone: (031) 320-5000. Web site: www.eng.everland.com.
DREAMLAND
Northern Seoul, Suyu Station (Line 4)
A day pass, providing access to most of the park's attractions, costs 16,000 won ($13) for adults, 14,000 won for teens and 12,000 won for children.
Open 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily.
www.dreamland.co.kr.
LOTTE WORLD
Eastern Seoul, Jamsil Station (Line 2)
Saturday and Sunday. The famous Kim Duk-soo samulnori band plays at 4 p.m.
Sunday to the end of the year. Magicians perform at 1:30, 3, 4:30, 6 and 8 p.m. daily. The magic show costs 3,000 won for adults, 2,500 won for students and 2,000 won for children. It is free for day- and season-pass holders.
Opens 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Phone: (02) 411-2000
www.lotteworld.com/eng.
SEOULLAND
Gwacheon, Gyeonggi province
More than 100 items made out of paper -- from dinosaurs and insects to airplanes and cartoon characters -- are on display until Feb. 23. Even the backdrops for the exhibition are made from paper.
The exhibition features models of European cities and villages, as well as an artist's conception of a future underwater city, in its "Mini-Land" exhibition, which runs until December.
Open daily from 9:30 a.m. Closing times vary by season.
Phone: (02) 504-0011.
eng.seoulland.co.kr/eng/main.asp.
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[Live Music]
BARAM, Hongdae
Live music by indie bands on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. (02) 422-8211. www.ssamnet.com.
BIRDLAND, Sinchon
Live jazz Mondays to Saturdays, 7-11 p.m. Eugene Park on Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. (02) 312-7021.
BOBBY LONDON, Lotte Hotel, Myeongdong
British artists play live pop music 8:40 p.m.-12:40 a.m. During happy hours (5-8 p.m.), you get 20 percent off whiskey drinks and 50 percent off beer.
(02) 317-7091.
CHUNNYUN DONGANDO, Daehangno
Live jazz daily from 6:50 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays, Red Band, Han Sang-won Band and Im In-geon Project. Saturdays, Taste of Jazz (beginning at 5:30 p.m.), Lee Jeong-sik Quartet and Wave. Sundays, Choi Se-jin Quintet (beginning at 5 p.m.), Sin Gwan-ung Big Band and Taste of Jazz. For more information, (02) 743-5555 or www.chunnyun.com.
DRUG, Hongdae
Many famous indie bands, including Crying Nut and No Brain, got their start here. Bands such as Lazy Bone, 18 Cruk, Sinnaz, and Pastel play regularly. Live music every Friday and Saturday, 6:30-10 p.m. Cover is 5,000 won ($4). For more information, call (02) 326-3085, or check out www.drugrecords.co.kr.
J&R BLUES, Itaewon
Live music on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 p.m. to midnight. Open 5 p.m.-2 a.m. (02) 796-3475.
JANUS, Cheongdam-dong
Live jazz twice a day, 8:30 and 10:30 p.m.
(02) 546-9774.
JUST JAZZ, Bangbae-dong
Live piano recitals and other jazz performances. Open 3 p.m.-4 a.m.
(02) 599-9864.
METALICA, Sillim-dong
Live performances by selected groups, such as Rainy Sun and Odin, and regular concerts by Hitel's Metal Club. Open 6 p.m.-midnight.
(02) 878-8150.
ROCKER, Apgujeong-dong
Heavy metal bands play live every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7 p.m. (02) 518-7027.
SCHOENBRUNN BAR, Lotte Hotel, Myeong-dong
Live piano every day except Sundays and national holidays, 7-8 p.m. and 9-10 p.m. A traditional, European bar on 35th floor.
(02) 371-7185.
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[Clubs]
CLUB TOOL, Hongdae
DJ Rood and DJ Moon spin house and hip-hop weeknights. Fridays and Saturdays, RollerCoaster's Jinu spins freestyle from midnight until 1:30 a.m. (02) 3141-0748.
HODGE PODGE, Hongdae
A busy, dance-pop scene. Three resident DJs, Yang-in, Bin and Gyeong-jib, play a mixture of hip-hop, pop-rock and hardcore until 4 a.m. 016-259-2302.
JOKER RED, Hongdae
Fridays and Saturdays, DJ Sunshine spins tribal house from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. DJ Robby plays progressive house 2-3 a.m. DJ Penguin Deluxe spins house 3-4 a.m. 016-773-9196.
MATMATA, Hongdae
Funky interior and house music all night long. Saturday, DJ YaongII spins 9-10:30 p.m., DJ WooA plays 10:30 p.m.-midnight, DJ Bandi spins midnight-1:30 a.m. and 3-4 a.m., and DJ Yeongjun spins 1:30-3 a.m. and 4 a.m. to close. 016-394-6220.
MI, Hongdae
Fridays and Saturdays, DJ Unkle spins techno, trance, house and jungle 1-3 a.m. DJ Dodo plays trance and house, DJs Kuma, Tak and Gojii spin house. (02) 3141-2046.
MONGWHAN, Sinchon
Three floors, three different styles at this quirky bar. Downstairs is dance and techno, upstairs is more mellow.
MYUNGWOLGWAN, Hongdae
An after-after-hours place. Thursdays to Sundays. DJ Kyu spins funky house and deep house 4 a.m.-closing. DJ Devil spins tribal house after midnight, Dave Benz spins progressive house after midnight. 017-7332-9026.
NB, Hongdae
Hip-hop and funk keep this club packed from Wednesday through Sunday nights. DJs Murf, JC,Yang Hwun-suk, Ujin, Needle and Kid-B in two separate lounges. 011-716-1716.
SAAB, Hongdae
A variety of pop, hip-hop and house. DJ Smood spins hip-hop, DJ Superfly plays house, DJ Noa spins hip-hop.
(02) 324-6929
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[Tours and Events]
Many tours sell out quickly. Others that are undersubscribed may be canceled. We suggest that you call as early as possible to inquire about availability.
TEMPLE STAYS
Fridays to Sundays. Experience the quiet, reverent life at Incheon's Jeondeungsa temple, and observe how the monks there make salt and print sutras using time-honored, traditional methods. Guests can also practice calligraphy and meditation, and can visit a natural history museum nearby. Transportation must be arranged independently. Cost: 50,000 won ($40) for 2 nights, 1 day; 75,000 won for 3 nights, 2 days.
Call (02) 751-9219.
USO: PANMUNJEOM (DMZ)
Tuesday and Thursday. Tours of the Demilitarized Zone tend to sell out quickly. Payment should be made at least a week in advance or reservations may be canceled. Korean citizens are not allowed on this tour. Foreigners must bring valid identification in order to participate. A dress code applies. Depart 7:30 a.m. Return 1:30 p.m. Cost: $30.
Call: (02) 795-3028.
USO: SEOUL CITY NIGHT TOUR
Sept. 28. Dine and cruise with a relaxing 60-minute excursion on the Han River. Dinner is at the 63 Building followed by a tour of Namsan Tower. Depart: 4:40 p.m. Return 10 p.m. Cost: $45.
Call: (02) 795-3028.
STARTRAVEL: KOREA HOUSE TOUR
Daily, except Sundays. Traditional dinner followed by traditional performances. Choose a buffet or full-course meal, or just watch the show. Minimum two persons. Depart: 6:30 p.m. Return: 10 p.m. Cost for two persons: 95,000 won for buffet, 105,000 won for a full-course meal, 55,000 won for the show only.
Call: (02) 569-8114.
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Books
Here are some new English-language titles available at downtown Seoul's Kyobo Book Center. (02) 397-3507.
FICTION
THE WINSTON BROTHERS by Lori Foster, Jove, 9,380 won ($8)
PRINCE JOE by Suzanne Brockmann, Mira, 8,710 won
MENAGE by Emma Holly, Black Lace, 11,630 won
MCNALLY'S CHOICE by Lawrence Sanders, Berkeley, 11,530 won
THE VILLA by Nora Roberts, Jove, 11,530 won
NONFICTION
DR. ATKINS' NEW DIET REVOLUTION by Robert C. Atkins, Avon,
11,940 won
ASK YOUR PHARMACIST by Lisa M. Chavis, St. Martin's, 10,130 won
FRAIL HAPPINESS by Tzvetan Todorov, Penn State Press, 35,000 won
MOURNING DIANA by Adrian Kear and Deborah Lynn Steinberg, Routledge, 31,160 won
SPEAK UP WITH CONFIDENCE by Jack Valenti, Hyperion, 18,860 won
PRO BASEBAL
All games begin at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. "At" refers to the team batting in the bottom on the inning.
Friday, Sept. 20
Hyundai Unicorns at Hanhwa Eagles
Daejeon, 2 p.m.
Kia Tigers at SK Wyverns
Incheon, 2 p.m.
Lotte Giants vs. Doosan Bears
Seoul Jamsil Stadium, 2 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 21
SK Wyverns at LG Twins
Seoul Jamsil Stadium, 2 p.m.
Kia Tigers at Lotte Giants
Busan Sajik Stadium, 2 p.m.
Hyundai Unicorns at Hanhwa Eagles
Daejeon, 2 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 22
SK Wyverns at LG Twins
Seoul Jamsil Stadium, 2 p.m.
Kia Tigers at Lotte Giants
Busan Sajik Stadium, 2 p.m.
Hyundai Unicorns at Hanhwa Eagles
Daejeon, 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 24
Hanhwa Eagles at LG Twins
Seoul Jamsil Stadium
Doosan Bears at Kia Tigers
Gwangju
Samsung Lions at Hyundai Unicorns
Suwon
Wednesday, Sept. 25
Lotte Giants at Samsung Lions
Daegu
Hanhwa Eagles at SK Wyverns
Incheon
Doosan Bears at Kia Tigers
Gwangju
LG Twins at Hyundai Unicorns
Suwon
Thursday, Sept. 26
Doosan Bears at Hanhwa Eagles
Daejeon
LG Twins at Hyundai Unicorns
Suwon
SK Wyverns at Kia Tigers
Gwangju
Lotte Giants at Samsung Lions
Daegu
PRO SOCCER
All games begin at 7:30 unless otherwise stated.
Wednesday, Sept. 25
Suwon Blue Wings vs. Daejeon Citizen
Suwon World Cup Stadium
Pohang Steelers vs. Ulsan Tigers
Pohang
Bucheon SK vs. Jeonbuk Motors
Bucheon
Jeonnam Dragons vs. Seongnam Cheonma
Gwangyang
Anyang Cheetahs vs. Busan Icons
Anyang
HORSE RACING
Seoul Racecourse, Gwachon, Gyeonggi province
Subway line No. 4, Seoul RAce Course Station
(Parking limited; public transportation recommended)
Admission: 800 won
Rooms with a total of 230 seats are set aside on the 6th floor of the grandstand for foreign visitors. Guide service in English, Chinese and Japanese; English program available. ID card or passport required; one Korean guest can accompany each foreign visitor. The facility opens at 9:30 a.m. on race day; reservations recommended. Call (02) 509-1221 on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, or (02) 509-1217 on race days. Win, place, show, quinella, exacta bets available. Betting limit: 100,000 won per race.
Saturday, Sept. 21
First race post time: 11 a.m.
Sunday, Sept. 22
First race post time: 11 a.m.
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[Theme Parks]
EVERLAND
Yongin, Gyeonggi province
Sunday. A percussion performance by the group Tokebi Storm will be held at 12:30 and 4:30 p.m.
Monday to Oct. 13, you can experience traditional German dance at 3:30, 5:30 p.m.; and music at 6, 7 and 8:30 p.m.
The park presents its Magic Parade at 2 p.m. daily, Dance History 2002 show at noon and 4 p.m. daily, Moonlight Magic Parade at 8 nightly, and its laser-light Multimedia Show at 9 nightly.
Open daily; hours vary by season and day. Phone: (031) 320-5000. Web site: www.eng.everland.com.
DREAMLAND
Northern Seoul, Suyu Station (Line 4)
A day pass, providing access to most of the park's attractions, costs 16,000 won ($13) for adults, 14,000 won for teens and 12,000 won for children.
Open 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily.
www.dreamland.co.kr.
LOTTE WORLD
Eastern Seoul, Jamsil Station (Line 2)
Saturday and Sunday. The famous Kim Duk-soo samulnori band plays at 4 p.m.
Sunday to the end of the year. Magicians perform at 1:30, 3, 4:30, 6 and 8 p.m. daily. The magic show costs 3,000 won for adults, 2,500 won for students and 2,000 won for children. It is free for day- and season-pass holders.
Opens 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Phone: (02) 411-2000
www.lotteworld.com/eng.
SEOULLAND
Gwacheon, Gyeonggi province
More than 100 items made out of paper -- from dinosaurs and insects to airplanes and cartoon characters -- are on display until Feb. 23. Even the backdrops for the exhibition are made from paper.
The exhibition features models of European cities and villages, as well as an artist's conception of a future underwater city, in its "Mini-Land" exhibition, which runs until December.
Open daily from 9:30 a.m. Closing times vary by season.
Phone: (02) 504-0011.
eng.seoulland.co.kr/eng/main.asp.
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[Live Music]
BARAM, Hongdae
Live music by indie bands on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. (02) 422-8211. www.ssamnet.com.
BIRDLAND, Sinchon
Live jazz Mondays to Saturdays, 7-11 p.m. Eugene Park on Tuesdays at 8:30 p.m. (02) 312-7021.
BOBBY LONDON, Lotte Hotel, Myeongdong
British artists play live pop music 8:40 p.m.-12:40 a.m. During happy hours (5-8 p.m.), you get 20 percent off whiskey drinks and 50 percent off beer.
(02) 317-7091.
CHUNNYUN DONGANDO, Daehangno
Live jazz daily from 6:50 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays, Red Band, Han Sang-won Band and Im In-geon Project. Saturdays, Taste of Jazz (beginning at 5:30 p.m.), Lee Jeong-sik Quartet and Wave. Sundays, Choi Se-jin Quintet (beginning at 5 p.m.), Sin Gwan-ung Big Band and Taste of Jazz. For more information, (02) 743-5555 or www.chunnyun.com.
DRUG, Hongdae
Many famous indie bands, including Crying Nut and No Brain, got their start here. Bands such as Lazy Bone, 18 Cruk, Sinnaz, and Pastel play regularly. Live music every Friday and Saturday, 6:30-10 p.m. Cover is 5,000 won ($4). For more information, call (02) 326-3085, or check out www.drugrecords.co.kr.
J&R BLUES, Itaewon
Live music on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 p.m. to midnight. Open 5 p.m.-2 a.m. (02) 796-3475.
JANUS, Cheongdam-dong
Live jazz twice a day, 8:30 and 10:30 p.m.
(02) 546-9774.
JUST JAZZ, Bangbae-dong
Live piano recitals and other jazz performances. Open 3 p.m.-4 a.m.
(02) 599-9864.
METALICA, Sillim-dong
Live performances by selected groups, such as Rainy Sun and Odin, and regular concerts by Hitel's Metal Club. Open 6 p.m.-midnight.
(02) 878-8150.
ROCKER, Apgujeong-dong
Heavy metal bands play live every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7 p.m. (02) 518-7027.
SCHOENBRUNN BAR, Lotte Hotel, Myeong-dong
Live piano every day except Sundays and national holidays, 7-8 p.m. and 9-10 p.m. A traditional, European bar on 35th floor.
(02) 371-7185.
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[Clubs]
CLUB TOOL, Hongdae
DJ Rood and DJ Moon spin house and hip-hop weeknights. Fridays and Saturdays, RollerCoaster's Jinu spins freestyle from midnight until 1:30 a.m. (02) 3141-0748.
HODGE PODGE, Hongdae
A busy, dance-pop scene. Three resident DJs, Yang-in, Bin and Gyeong-jib, play a mixture of hip-hop, pop-rock and hardcore until 4 a.m. 016-259-2302.
JOKER RED, Hongdae
Fridays and Saturdays, DJ Sunshine spins tribal house from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. DJ Robby plays progressive house 2-3 a.m. DJ Penguin Deluxe spins house 3-4 a.m. 016-773-9196.
MATMATA, Hongdae
Funky interior and house music all night long. Saturday, DJ YaongII spins 9-10:30 p.m., DJ WooA plays 10:30 p.m.-midnight, DJ Bandi spins midnight-1:30 a.m. and 3-4 a.m., and DJ Yeongjun spins 1:30-3 a.m. and 4 a.m. to close. 016-394-6220.
MI, Hongdae
Fridays and Saturdays, DJ Unkle spins techno, trance, house and jungle 1-3 a.m. DJ Dodo plays trance and house, DJs Kuma, Tak and Gojii spin house. (02) 3141-2046.
MONGWHAN, Sinchon
Three floors, three different styles at this quirky bar. Downstairs is dance and techno, upstairs is more mellow.
MYUNGWOLGWAN, Hongdae
An after-after-hours place. Thursdays to Sundays. DJ Kyu spins funky house and deep house 4 a.m.-closing. DJ Devil spins tribal house after midnight, Dave Benz spins progressive house after midnight. 017-7332-9026.
NB, Hongdae
Hip-hop and funk keep this club packed from Wednesday through Sunday nights. DJs Murf, JC,Yang Hwun-suk, Ujin, Needle and Kid-B in two separate lounges. 011-716-1716.
SAAB, Hongdae
A variety of pop, hip-hop and house. DJ Smood spins hip-hop, DJ Superfly plays house, DJ Noa spins hip-hop.
(02) 324-6929
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[Tours and Events]
Many tours sell out quickly. Others that are undersubscribed may be canceled. We suggest that you call as early as possible to inquire about availability.
TEMPLE STAYS
Fridays to Sundays. Experience the quiet, reverent life at Incheon's Jeondeungsa temple, and observe how the monks there make salt and print sutras using time-honored, traditional methods. Guests can also practice calligraphy and meditation, and can visit a natural history museum nearby. Transportation must be arranged independently. Cost: 50,000 won ($40) for 2 nights, 1 day; 75,000 won for 3 nights, 2 days.
Call (02) 751-9219.
USO: PANMUNJEOM (DMZ)
Tuesday and Thursday. Tours of the Demilitarized Zone tend to sell out quickly. Payment should be made at least a week in advance or reservations may be canceled. Korean citizens are not allowed on this tour. Foreigners must bring valid identification in order to participate. A dress code applies. Depart 7:30 a.m. Return 1:30 p.m. Cost: $30.
Call: (02) 795-3028.
USO: SEOUL CITY NIGHT TOUR
Sept. 28. Dine and cruise with a relaxing 60-minute excursion on the Han River. Dinner is at the 63 Building followed by a tour of Namsan Tower. Depart: 4:40 p.m. Return 10 p.m. Cost: $45.
Call: (02) 795-3028.
STARTRAVEL: KOREA HOUSE TOUR
Daily, except Sundays. Traditional dinner followed by traditional performances. Choose a buffet or full-course meal, or just watch the show. Minimum two persons. Depart: 6:30 p.m. Return: 10 p.m. Cost for two persons: 95,000 won for buffet, 105,000 won for a full-course meal, 55,000 won for the show only.
Call: (02) 569-8114.
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Books
Here are some new English-language titles available at downtown Seoul's Kyobo Book Center. (02) 397-3507.
FICTION
THE WINSTON BROTHERS by Lori Foster, Jove, 9,380 won ($8)
PRINCE JOE by Suzanne Brockmann, Mira, 8,710 won
MENAGE by Emma Holly, Black Lace, 11,630 won
MCNALLY'S CHOICE by Lawrence Sanders, Berkeley, 11,530 won
THE VILLA by Nora Roberts, Jove, 11,530 won
NONFICTION
DR. ATKINS' NEW DIET REVOLUTION by Robert C. Atkins, Avon,
11,940 won
ASK YOUR PHARMACIST by Lisa M. Chavis, St. Martin's, 10,130 won
FRAIL HAPPINESS by Tzvetan Todorov, Penn State Press, 35,000 won
MOURNING DIANA by Adrian Kear and Deborah Lynn Steinberg, Routledge, 31,160 won
SPEAK UP WITH CONFIDENCE by Jack Valenti, Hyperion, 18,860 won
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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