LISTINGS
Published: 06 Jan. 2003, 00:37
[Sports in Korea]
KOREA BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Saturday, Nov. 16
KCC Egis vs. Korea Tenders
Jeonju
SK Knights vs. Dongyang Orions
Seoul
TG X-ers vs. LG Sakers
Wonju
SK Bigs vs. Samsung Thunders
Bucheon
Mobis Automons vs. SBS Stars
Ulsan
Sunday, Nov. 17
Mobis Automons vs. SK Knights
Ulsan
Korea Tenders vs. SK Bigs
Yeosu
LG Sagers vs. SBS Stars
Changwon
Dongyang Orions vs. KCC Egis
Daegu
Samsung Thunders vs. TG X-ers
Seoul
Tuesday, Nov. 19
SBS Stars vs. SK Knights
Anyang
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Korea Tenders vs. Dongyang Orions
Yeosu
TG X-ers vs. SK Bigs
Wonju
KCC Egis vs. Mobis Automons
Jeonju
Thursday, Nov. 21
LG Sakers vs. Samsung Thunders
Changwon
K-LEAGUE SOCCER
All games begin at 3 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 17
Bucheon SK vs. Suwon Blue Wings
Bucheon
Ulsan Tigers vs. Busan Icons
Ulsan World Cup Stadium
Anyang Cheetahs vs. Jeonbuk Motors
Anyang
Daejeon Citizen vs. Jeonnam Dragons
Daejeon World Cup Stadium
Pohang Steelers vs. Seongnam Cheonma
Pohang
INTERNATIONAL SOCCER
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Korea vs. Brazil
Seoul World Cup Stadium
HORSE RACING
Seoul Racecourse, Gwacheon, Gyeonggi province
Subway line No. 4, Seoul Race Course Station
(Parking limited; public transportation recommended)
Admission: 800 won
Rooms on the sixth floor of the grandstand are reserved for foreigners. Translation service is available in English, Chinese and Japanese; English programs are available. An ID card or passport is required for entry; one Korean guest can accompany each foreign visitor. The facility opens at 9:30 a.m. on race day; reservations are recommended. Call (02) 509-1221 on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, or (02) 509-1217 on race days. Win, place, show, quiniela, exacta bets available. Betting limit: 100,000 won each race.
Saturday, Nov. 16
First race post time: 11 a.m.
Sunday, Nov. 17
First race post time: 11 a.m.
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[Theme Parks]
DREAMLAND
Northern Seoul, Suyu Station (Line 4)
A seal show runs from 1 to 5 p.m. every hour, on the hour. An additional fee is required: 3,500 won ($2.50) for adults and 2,500 won for children.
Open 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily.
(02) 982-6800
www.dreamland.co.kr
SEOULLAND
Gwacheon, Gyeonggi province
The Christmas show "Santa Fantasia" runs daily until Dec. 25.
Open daily from 9:30 a.m.
(02) 504-0011.
eng.seoulland.co.kr/eng/main.asp
LOTTE WORLD
Eastern Seoul, Jamsil Station (Line 2)
Pottery lessons are conducted once a week at the Folk Museum.
A "World Carnival Parade" runs daily until Dec. 31.
Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. (02) 411-2000
www.lotteworld.com/eng
EVERLAND
Yongin, Gyeonggi province
Everland's Christmas runs until Dec. 25. The program includes daily parades at 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., concerts, and a fireworks display at 8 p.m. on weekends.
Open weekdays to 7 p.m., weekends to 9 p.m. (031) 320-5000
eng.everland.com
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[Live Music]
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON, Apgujeong-dong
Live jazz and R&B. Music bar and restaurant. The Yoo Seonghui Trio plays Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 7-8 p.m. The main stage features live music 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Mondays to Saturdays. The music ends at 11 p.m. on Sundays. The J.C. Clark Band plays Fridays. The Shin Dongjin Quartet performs Saturdays. The Lee Jung-sik band plays Sundays. Open 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
(02) 549-5490
www.onceinabluemoon.co.kr
THE PARIS BAR, Grand Hyatt Seoul, Hannam-dong
Piano bar. Live piano music from 7-10 p.m. daily.
(02) 799-8161
PLAY HOUSE, Hongdae
Different genres of music throughout the day. From 7 p.m. it's fusion jazz, and from 10 p.m. it's rock, heavy metal and dance. The cover is 5,000 won, which includes one drink. Business hours 5 p.m.-midnight.
(02) 352-7623
PLAY THE BLUES, Cheongdam-dong
Blues bar that helps promote the American musical style in Seoul. Musicians play the blues from 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays.
(02) 518-9991
PLAZA PUB, Seoul Plaza Hotel, Jung-gu
Live music from 9:30 p.m.-1:20 a.m. The Filipino trio Mix Beat plays a variety of music ?Western pop to Korean trot ?on weekdays and Saturdays.
(02) 310-7114
THE ROLLING STONES, Sinchon
Live rock music every day except on Mondays from 7:50 p.m. Business hours 1 p.m.-midnight.
(02) 325-6071
SKUNK HELL, Hongdae
A little hole in the wall that is trying to make a name as a punk club. Shows are a little irregular, but are held most Fridays and Saturdays, beginning around 7:30 p.m.
SLUGGER, Hongdae
Mostly hardcore, for a younger crowd.
TISKETCH, near Sook Myung Women's University, Yongsan district
Live guitar performances, sometimes by the owner, 8-11:30 p.m. Business hours 5 p.m.-midnight.
(02) 704-6550
W.A.S.P., Hongdae
Various live music, mainly really loud rock. Beginning on weekdays at 8 p.m. and weekends at 7 p.m. Bands such as Dead Point and Dokkebi play death metal music.
(02) 325-6267
WOODSTOCK, Itaewon
L.R.D. plays Mondays to Thursdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., and Fridays and Saturdays, 10 p.m.-3 a.m. It's open mike or jam sessions on Sundays.
(02) 749-6034
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[Clubs]
BLUE MONKEY, Sinchon
Mostly mainstream hip-hop music and cheap tequila shots.
(02) 362-4789
CLUB ARCHE, Sillim-dong
Techno music comes to the neighborhood near Seoul National University. Far from the usual (and usually maddening) crowd.
www.clubarche.com
CLUB TOOL, Hongdae
House music and hip-hop. On Friday and Saturday, Roller Coaster's Jinu spins freestyle midnight-1:30 a.m.
(02) 3141-0748
JOKER RED, Hongdae
A spacious house music club that has been around for years.
016-773-9196
MACONDO, Hongdae
Salsa and merengue music at the oldest Latin-music bar in Hongdae.
MATMATA, Hongdae
Funky interior and house music all night long, but really gets going after midnight.
016-394-6220
MI, Hongdae
The oldest electronic music club, featuring house, trance and jungle techno.
(02) 3141-2046
MONGWHAN, Sinchon
Three floors decorated in three different styles at this quirky, groovy bar. The downstairs features dance and techno; the upstairs is more mellow, with art on the walls and cushions on the floor.
(02) 325-6218
MYUNGWOLGWAN, Hongdae
A techno dance club that is most busy during late, late hours, especially after 2 a.m.
017-7332-9026
NB, Hongdae
Co-owned by one of the Seo Taiji Boys and almost always crowded from Wednesdays to Sundays. Featuring hip-hop music, and alternative trance and house dance music in the side room.
011-716-1716
SAAB, Hongdae
A variety of pop, hip-hop and house in this long-time Hongdae club.
(02) 324-6929
S BAR, Cheongdam-dong
A too-hip-for-you kind of bar that features mellow techno music (usually), expensive drinks (always) and the kind of people who don't care how expensive their drinks are.
(02) 546-2713
STOMPERS, Itaewon and Hongdae
The granddaddy of Itaewon clubs has opened a branch in Hongdae. Both are typically full-to-bursting on Saturday nights, with the Hongdae branch being perhaps a little less rowdy. One of the few Hongdae clubs that still allows American soldiers to enter.
(02) 797-6847 (Itaewon branch)
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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.
GRACE TRAVEL: ZEN MEDITATION
Two trips offered. The first operates Sundays. Visit a temple, practice zen meditation and eat a vegetarian lunch; finish the tour in Itaewon. Depart: noon. Return: 5:30 p.m. Cost: 70,000 won (minimum 2 persons).
The second trip is offered daily. Experience Buddhist ceremonies, folk music and dancing. Have a vegetarian dinner at the popular restaurant Sanchon. Depart: 4:30 p.m. Return: 9:30 p.m. Cost: 95,000 won (minimum 2 persons).
(02) 332-8946
GRACE TRAVEL: DAHN HAK
Monday to Friday. Dahn Hak teaches about gi (chi, qi, whatever you want to call it) energy and how to utilize it for improving the harmony between your mind and body. Depart: 1 p.m. Return: 5 p.m. Cost: 65,000 won (minimum 2 persons).
(02) 332-8946
GRACE TRAVEL: SEOUL WORLD CUP STADIUM TOUR
Daily. Tour the Korean kite-shaped World Cup Stadium. After the stadium, you can check out a ginseng center, Namdaemun market and Itaewon. Depart: 9 a.m. Return: 1 p.m. Cost: 35,000 won (minimum 2 persons).
(02) 332-8946
GRACE TRAVEL: SAMULNORI
Monday to Friday. Experience the traditional music played with four percussion instruments. Depart: 3 p.m. Return: 7 p.m. Cost: 65,000 won (minimum 2 persons).
(02) 332-8946
Here are some new English-language titles available at downtown Seoul's Kyobo Book Center. (02) 397-3507
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[Books]
FICTION
GOOD HARBOR by Anita Diamant, Scribner, 17,720 won
THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL by Philippa Gregory, Scribner, 22,150 won
A CRUEL DECEIT by Lauren Haney, Avon, 9,600 won
YEAR'S BEST by David G. Hartwell, Eos, 11,620 won
THE BRIDE'S KIMONO by Sujata Massey, Avon, 10,320 won
NONFICTION
ZIGLAR ON SELLING by Zig Ziglar, Ballantine, 21,350 won
HOW TO TALK TO YOUR SENIOR PARENTS ABOUT REALLY IMPORTANT THINGS by Theresa Foy Digeronimo, Jossey-Bass, 26,640 won
THE FIVE FACES OF GENIUS by Annette Moser-Wellman, Penguin, 18,760 won
RECREATING ASIA: VISION FOR A NEW CENTURY by Lee Kuan Yew, Wiley, 45,690 won
TUXEDO PARK: A WALL STREET TYCOON AND THE SECRET PALACE OF SCIENCE THAT CHANGED THE COURSE OF WORLD WAR ll by Jennet Conant, Simon & Schuster, 38,680 won
KOREA BASKETBALL LEAGUE
Saturday, Nov. 16
KCC Egis vs. Korea Tenders
Jeonju
SK Knights vs. Dongyang Orions
Seoul
TG X-ers vs. LG Sakers
Wonju
SK Bigs vs. Samsung Thunders
Bucheon
Mobis Automons vs. SBS Stars
Ulsan
Sunday, Nov. 17
Mobis Automons vs. SK Knights
Ulsan
Korea Tenders vs. SK Bigs
Yeosu
LG Sagers vs. SBS Stars
Changwon
Dongyang Orions vs. KCC Egis
Daegu
Samsung Thunders vs. TG X-ers
Seoul
Tuesday, Nov. 19
SBS Stars vs. SK Knights
Anyang
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Korea Tenders vs. Dongyang Orions
Yeosu
TG X-ers vs. SK Bigs
Wonju
KCC Egis vs. Mobis Automons
Jeonju
Thursday, Nov. 21
LG Sakers vs. Samsung Thunders
Changwon
K-LEAGUE SOCCER
All games begin at 3 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 17
Bucheon SK vs. Suwon Blue Wings
Bucheon
Ulsan Tigers vs. Busan Icons
Ulsan World Cup Stadium
Anyang Cheetahs vs. Jeonbuk Motors
Anyang
Daejeon Citizen vs. Jeonnam Dragons
Daejeon World Cup Stadium
Pohang Steelers vs. Seongnam Cheonma
Pohang
INTERNATIONAL SOCCER
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Korea vs. Brazil
Seoul World Cup Stadium
HORSE RACING
Seoul Racecourse, Gwacheon, Gyeonggi province
Subway line No. 4, Seoul Race Course Station
(Parking limited; public transportation recommended)
Admission: 800 won
Rooms on the sixth floor of the grandstand are reserved for foreigners. Translation service is available in English, Chinese and Japanese; English programs are available. An ID card or passport is required for entry; one Korean guest can accompany each foreign visitor. The facility opens at 9:30 a.m. on race day; reservations are recommended. Call (02) 509-1221 on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, or (02) 509-1217 on race days. Win, place, show, quiniela, exacta bets available. Betting limit: 100,000 won each race.
Saturday, Nov. 16
First race post time: 11 a.m.
Sunday, Nov. 17
First race post time: 11 a.m.
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[Theme Parks]
DREAMLAND
Northern Seoul, Suyu Station (Line 4)
A seal show runs from 1 to 5 p.m. every hour, on the hour. An additional fee is required: 3,500 won ($2.50) for adults and 2,500 won for children.
Open 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily.
(02) 982-6800
www.dreamland.co.kr
SEOULLAND
Gwacheon, Gyeonggi province
The Christmas show "Santa Fantasia" runs daily until Dec. 25.
Open daily from 9:30 a.m.
(02) 504-0011.
eng.seoulland.co.kr/eng/main.asp
LOTTE WORLD
Eastern Seoul, Jamsil Station (Line 2)
Pottery lessons are conducted once a week at the Folk Museum.
A "World Carnival Parade" runs daily until Dec. 31.
Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. (02) 411-2000
www.lotteworld.com/eng
EVERLAND
Yongin, Gyeonggi province
Everland's Christmas runs until Dec. 25. The program includes daily parades at 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., concerts, and a fireworks display at 8 p.m. on weekends.
Open weekdays to 7 p.m., weekends to 9 p.m. (031) 320-5000
eng.everland.com
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[Live Music]
ONCE IN A BLUE MOON, Apgujeong-dong
Live jazz and R&B. Music bar and restaurant. The Yoo Seonghui Trio plays Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 7-8 p.m. The main stage features live music 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Mondays to Saturdays. The music ends at 11 p.m. on Sundays. The J.C. Clark Band plays Fridays. The Shin Dongjin Quartet performs Saturdays. The Lee Jung-sik band plays Sundays. Open 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
(02) 549-5490
www.onceinabluemoon.co.kr
THE PARIS BAR, Grand Hyatt Seoul, Hannam-dong
Piano bar. Live piano music from 7-10 p.m. daily.
(02) 799-8161
PLAY HOUSE, Hongdae
Different genres of music throughout the day. From 7 p.m. it's fusion jazz, and from 10 p.m. it's rock, heavy metal and dance. The cover is 5,000 won, which includes one drink. Business hours 5 p.m.-midnight.
(02) 352-7623
PLAY THE BLUES, Cheongdam-dong
Blues bar that helps promote the American musical style in Seoul. Musicians play the blues from 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays.
(02) 518-9991
PLAZA PUB, Seoul Plaza Hotel, Jung-gu
Live music from 9:30 p.m.-1:20 a.m. The Filipino trio Mix Beat plays a variety of music ?Western pop to Korean trot ?on weekdays and Saturdays.
(02) 310-7114
THE ROLLING STONES, Sinchon
Live rock music every day except on Mondays from 7:50 p.m. Business hours 1 p.m.-midnight.
(02) 325-6071
SKUNK HELL, Hongdae
A little hole in the wall that is trying to make a name as a punk club. Shows are a little irregular, but are held most Fridays and Saturdays, beginning around 7:30 p.m.
SLUGGER, Hongdae
Mostly hardcore, for a younger crowd.
TISKETCH, near Sook Myung Women's University, Yongsan district
Live guitar performances, sometimes by the owner, 8-11:30 p.m. Business hours 5 p.m.-midnight.
(02) 704-6550
W.A.S.P., Hongdae
Various live music, mainly really loud rock. Beginning on weekdays at 8 p.m. and weekends at 7 p.m. Bands such as Dead Point and Dokkebi play death metal music.
(02) 325-6267
WOODSTOCK, Itaewon
L.R.D. plays Mondays to Thursdays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., and Fridays and Saturdays, 10 p.m.-3 a.m. It's open mike or jam sessions on Sundays.
(02) 749-6034
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[Clubs]
BLUE MONKEY, Sinchon
Mostly mainstream hip-hop music and cheap tequila shots.
(02) 362-4789
CLUB ARCHE, Sillim-dong
Techno music comes to the neighborhood near Seoul National University. Far from the usual (and usually maddening) crowd.
www.clubarche.com
CLUB TOOL, Hongdae
House music and hip-hop. On Friday and Saturday, Roller Coaster's Jinu spins freestyle midnight-1:30 a.m.
(02) 3141-0748
JOKER RED, Hongdae
A spacious house music club that has been around for years.
016-773-9196
MACONDO, Hongdae
Salsa and merengue music at the oldest Latin-music bar in Hongdae.
MATMATA, Hongdae
Funky interior and house music all night long, but really gets going after midnight.
016-394-6220
MI, Hongdae
The oldest electronic music club, featuring house, trance and jungle techno.
(02) 3141-2046
MONGWHAN, Sinchon
Three floors decorated in three different styles at this quirky, groovy bar. The downstairs features dance and techno; the upstairs is more mellow, with art on the walls and cushions on the floor.
(02) 325-6218
MYUNGWOLGWAN, Hongdae
A techno dance club that is most busy during late, late hours, especially after 2 a.m.
017-7332-9026
NB, Hongdae
Co-owned by one of the Seo Taiji Boys and almost always crowded from Wednesdays to Sundays. Featuring hip-hop music, and alternative trance and house dance music in the side room.
011-716-1716
SAAB, Hongdae
A variety of pop, hip-hop and house in this long-time Hongdae club.
(02) 324-6929
S BAR, Cheongdam-dong
A too-hip-for-you kind of bar that features mellow techno music (usually), expensive drinks (always) and the kind of people who don't care how expensive their drinks are.
(02) 546-2713
STOMPERS, Itaewon and Hongdae
The granddaddy of Itaewon clubs has opened a branch in Hongdae. Both are typically full-to-bursting on Saturday nights, with the Hongdae branch being perhaps a little less rowdy. One of the few Hongdae clubs that still allows American soldiers to enter.
(02) 797-6847 (Itaewon branch)
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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.
GRACE TRAVEL: ZEN MEDITATION
Two trips offered. The first operates Sundays. Visit a temple, practice zen meditation and eat a vegetarian lunch; finish the tour in Itaewon. Depart: noon. Return: 5:30 p.m. Cost: 70,000 won (minimum 2 persons).
The second trip is offered daily. Experience Buddhist ceremonies, folk music and dancing. Have a vegetarian dinner at the popular restaurant Sanchon. Depart: 4:30 p.m. Return: 9:30 p.m. Cost: 95,000 won (minimum 2 persons).
(02) 332-8946
GRACE TRAVEL: DAHN HAK
Monday to Friday. Dahn Hak teaches about gi (chi, qi, whatever you want to call it) energy and how to utilize it for improving the harmony between your mind and body. Depart: 1 p.m. Return: 5 p.m. Cost: 65,000 won (minimum 2 persons).
(02) 332-8946
GRACE TRAVEL: SEOUL WORLD CUP STADIUM TOUR
Daily. Tour the Korean kite-shaped World Cup Stadium. After the stadium, you can check out a ginseng center, Namdaemun market and Itaewon. Depart: 9 a.m. Return: 1 p.m. Cost: 35,000 won (minimum 2 persons).
(02) 332-8946
GRACE TRAVEL: SAMULNORI
Monday to Friday. Experience the traditional music played with four percussion instruments. Depart: 3 p.m. Return: 7 p.m. Cost: 65,000 won (minimum 2 persons).
(02) 332-8946
Here are some new English-language titles available at downtown Seoul's Kyobo Book Center. (02) 397-3507
-----------------------------------------------------------
[Books]
FICTION
GOOD HARBOR by Anita Diamant, Scribner, 17,720 won
THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL by Philippa Gregory, Scribner, 22,150 won
A CRUEL DECEIT by Lauren Haney, Avon, 9,600 won
YEAR'S BEST by David G. Hartwell, Eos, 11,620 won
THE BRIDE'S KIMONO by Sujata Massey, Avon, 10,320 won
NONFICTION
ZIGLAR ON SELLING by Zig Ziglar, Ballantine, 21,350 won
HOW TO TALK TO YOUR SENIOR PARENTS ABOUT REALLY IMPORTANT THINGS by Theresa Foy Digeronimo, Jossey-Bass, 26,640 won
THE FIVE FACES OF GENIUS by Annette Moser-Wellman, Penguin, 18,760 won
RECREATING ASIA: VISION FOR A NEW CENTURY by Lee Kuan Yew, Wiley, 45,690 won
TUXEDO PARK: A WALL STREET TYCOON AND THE SECRET PALACE OF SCIENCE THAT CHANGED THE COURSE OF WORLD WAR ll by Jennet Conant, Simon & Schuster, 38,680 won
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