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336. [Notice]Visa Rule Tightened for Foreign Instructors
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Visa Rule Tightened for Foreign Instructors By Bae Ji-sook
Staff Reporter
From December, foreigners will have to submit diplomas and police check documents, when applying for a visa to get a job as foreign language instructor here.
In addition, they will be required to have an interview with a Korean consular official to work to teach in that capacity, the Ministry of Justice announced Saturday.
The tightened visa rule, however, has loopholes in it as it will not screen foreigners entering Korea as tourists and getting jobs as language instructors. The latest plan may see many foreigners visiting Korea as tourists with the purpose of finding a job here.
There are 16,000 foreigners registered as language instructors. However, the actual number could be as high as 30,000.
From now on, those with criminal records involving sex offences, narcotics and diploma fabrication will not have their visas renewed, a Ministry spokesman said.
He added that a special department will be created in the Justice Ministry to verify documents, especially academic records of foreigners.
The wrongdoings of unqualified foreign instructors have been a headache for the government. Earlier this month, Interpol arrested Christopher Paul Neil, a Canadian English instructor, who fled to Korea after sexually abusing dozens of boys in Thailand. He had worked at an international school in Gwangju until Oct. 11 before he was arrested in Thailand.
In July, Daejeon District Prosecutors' Office punished two Australian and Canadian English instructors on drug charges. A Korea Foreign Teacher Recruiting Association recently blacklisted two alcoholics and five sexual harassment offenders.
The spokesman said the new regulation will help differentiate the majority of talented and qualified foreign language instructors from unqualified teachers and those with criminal records.
bjs@koreatimes.co.kr
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2007/10/117_12672.html
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335. Bill Kapoun's Burn Fund
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Bill Kapoun's Burn Fund
 SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, 29 FEBRUARY 2008--Early last Sunday morning a near-fatal fire destroyed the apartment of William Lawrence Kapoun in Haebongchon, Yongsan, Seoul, nearly taking his life with it.
William, an English teacher of 14 months in northern Seoul, was left with third degree burns to nearly seventy percent of his body. He is now facing numerous surgeries and a lengthy recovery that could potentially cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Because of William's contract in Korea he is now left without insurance. His parent's financial situation is no more promising. They have left 4 children, an exchange student and a grandmother undergoing cancer treatment at home. They are unable to work while taking care of their son in S.Korea, and Will's bills are already staggering.
Upon showing up at the hospital they were handed a bill for over $6,000 before they could even see their son. His first surgery alone cost $15,000. Our immediate concern is raising money for him to continue having the surgeries he requires.
Our estimated total is roughly $100, 000. This total does not include reconstructive surgery, physical therapy and various other treatments he will need to undergo in order to fully recover.
William is a world traveler, having visited countries across Europe and Asia. He holds a double bachelors degree in History and Economics from Indiana University, his home state. He is also member of the Acacia Fraternity. He is incredibly intelligent, confident, and caring. Againts all odds, he is fighting a battle inconceivable to the rest of us. We are all inspired by his strength and sheer determination to live.
WE have an opportunity to rally around William and lift him out of this terrible situation. Individuals are urged to join the Facebook group "Save Bill Kapoun". We will also be posting updates on his conditon and other ways you can help. There will be events scheduled in the near future, so please check back often.
This could be any of us. Please help.
more detailed information : http://www.billkapoun.com/
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334. Seoul Hallyu Festival to Open Oct. 23
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The 2008 Seoul Hallyu Festival will take place from October 23rd to the 26th at Jamsil¡¯s Stadium Special Stage and Indoor Gymnasium. The slogan for this year¡¯s festival will be ¡®Hi Seoul! Hi Hallyu!¡¯ presenting a special celebratory concert by some of Korea¡¯s most popular Hallyu stars.
Detailed festival programs will include a concert, fan meetings with the stars, and permanent exhibition events. Concerts will be held on October 24th and 25th at Jamsil¡¯s Indoor Gymnasium and at Hodori Plaza located inside the Jamsil Sports Complex. Furthermore, during the festival period, the 2008 Seoul Hallyu Festival will feature daily fan meetings with internationally popular Hallyu stars such as Lee Min-woo (M). The festival will also provide various free exhibitions with Hallyu themes, including a Special Hallyu Exhibition and Hallyu Star Photo Exhibition.
Please refer to the festival homepage or contact your travel agency for more detailed information regarding the festival programs. Also, don¡¯t forget to ask about reservation information on special package programs including drama filming location tours and tickets to tickets to SBS's Ingigayo Music Show, where you will be able to see popular Korean singers live.[2008 Seoul Hallyu Festival Detailed Information]
1. Period: October 23rd – 26th, 2008 (for 4 days)
2. Location : Jamsil Stadium Special Stage, Indoor Jamsil Gymnasium, Hotels throughout Seoul, etc.
3. Directions : Click here
4. Korea Travel Phone: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
5. Inquires:
- CHESS TOURS +82-2-3406-7407 (Korean, Japanese)
- MY NAME IS +82-2-730-0696 (Korean, Japanese)
- LOOK KOREA +82-2-725-3117 (Korean, Japanese)
6. Homepage: Click here
7. Detailed Program Schedule : Click here
8. Guest Stars: Click here to see a detailed list
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333. Korea¡¯s Largest Film Festival – The 2008 Pusan Int¡¯l Film Festival
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This year marks the 13th installment of the Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF) that is set to take place from October 2nd to October 10th in the regions of Haeundae and Nampo-dong. Moviegoers from all over the world are paying close attention to this year¡¯s film festival, as it will feature 315 screenings from 60 countries worldwide, boasting the largest number of films to ever participate in the festival¡¯s history.
The festival will open with Kazakhstan¡¯s ¡®The Gift to Stalin¡¯ and present films from a string of other lesser-known countries including Jordan, Mongolia, and Pakistan. Furthermore, a wide variety of special programs have been prepared for the festival including a program called ¡®Superheroes in Asia¡¯ that introduces superheroes from Asian films and the ¡®Romanian New Wave¡¯, a special program screening Romanian films that have been recently gaining wide popularity from the film industry. Aside from movie screenings, the festival will also offer several film seminars and hand-printing events as well.
Reservations for general screenings can be made on the Pusan International Film Festival¡¯s official Korean website, while 30% of the seats for the screenings can be made in person at the walk-in ticket box offices on the day of the showing on a first-come first-serve basis. For more detailed information on ticketing, lodging, and other inquiries, please visit or call the festival¡¯s information desk (assistance available in English, Japanese, and Chinese). [Detailed Information ]
1. Period: October 2nd, 2008 (Thursday) ~ October 10th, 2008 (Friday) – 9 days
2. Location: Click here (English)
3. Admission Fees: Opening, Closing Ceremonies 10,000 won / General Screening 5,000 won / Outdoor Screening 5,000 won / Midnight Passion (Midnight Passion will showcase 3 movies in a row starting at midnight) 10,000 won
4. Ticketing Inquiries: +82-51-747-8591 (Korean, English) / ticket@piff.org (Korean, English)
¢ÑClick here to go to Internet Reservations
¢ÑClick here to see Ticket Box Locations
5. Event Inquiries: +82-2-1688-3010 (Korean, English) / E-mail - all@piff.org (Korean, English)
6. Tourist Information Telephone: +82-51-1330 (English, Japanese, Chinese)
7. Official Website: Click here (English)
8. Screening Schedule Dates: Click here (English)
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¢Ñ For more information on Busan
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332. Autumn Foliage Begins on September 29
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This fall, the autumn foliage will begin blanketing Seoraksan Mountain on September 29 and will be fully covered in crimson leaves by October 20. This year, Seoraksan Mountain, Chiaksan Mountain, Bukhansan Mountain, and the rest of the inland area will see foliage three days later than usual (according to averages measured in the last 30 years), while Jirisan Mountain, Gayasan Mountain, and the southern regions will see the autumn foliage beginning two days later than average. Beginning September 27, North Korea's Geumgangsan Mountain will start to turn crimson for fall, with the foliage gradually blanketing the rest of the southern regions, reaching the South's Haenam Duryusan Mountain by November 1. Foliage for Geumgangsan Mountain will be completed by October 18, and by October 20, most of Seoraksan Mountain will be dyed in beautiful reds.
Though located to the south, Jirisan Mountain will complete its autumn foliage by September 21 due to its high altitude, while Hallasan Mountain's foliage will peak by October 31, and Naejangsan Mountain by November 11. Forecasters mark the beginning of the autumn foliage when the mountains see 20% of their regions colored in crimson, and describe the foliage's peak as when the mountains have been fully blanketed by at least 80%. The autumn foliage usually begins when temperature lows fall below 5 degrees Celsius, and foliage is more gorgeously witnessed in mountainous regions rather than flat lands; places with little rainfall rather than heavy rainfall, more in sunny areas than in shaded areas, and in regions with daily temperature changes that are great. 
<Predicted Foliage Periods of Popular Mountains in Korea>
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331. Cirque du Soleil returns to Seoul with Alegría
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Internationally renowned Alegría has been performed in 65 cities for at least 10 million people. Alegría, coming to Seoul in October 2008, is the second Cirque du Soleil performance for Korean audiences, as Alegría is following on Quidam¡¯s wild success in 2007. Alegría will be showcased in the Big Top Theatre at the Jamsil Sports Complex.
Alegría, first performed in 1994, takes its name from the Spanish word for joy and jubilation, and is a baroque and operatic production featuring flamboyant costumes, extraordinary lighting and an elaborate set. It is an impressive mix of skill, strength and speed combined with elegant, almost ethereal performances. Reservations are available over the telephone, online and at the box office.[Information on the Performance]
¡Ü Performance Schedule : October 15, 2008 (Wed.) – OPEN RUN
¡Ü Performance Times : Tuesday through Friday 20:00/ Saturday 16:00, 20:00/ Sunday 15:00, 19:00 (No shows scheduled Mondays)
¡Ü Tickets : R Seat 110,000won/ S Seat 90,000won/ A Seat 70,000won/ B Seat 50,000won/ Tapis Rounge 200,000won (Check the website for seating arrangement)
¡Ü Box office hours : 4hrs before performance until 1hr after performance
¡Ü Run Time :2 hours 30 minutes (including a 25-minute intermission)
¡Ü Venue : Big Top Theatre at Jamsil Sports Complex
¡Ü Directions :
- By Subway / Line No. 2, Jamsil Sports Complex Station Exit 6 or 7
- By Bus / Green Bus No. 3217, 3218, 3411, 3412, 3414, 3415, 3417, 3422
Blue Bus No. 360, 361, 362, 363, 730, 301, 341
Airport Bus No. 606
¡Ü Website : click to visit website (Korean, English)
¡Ü Inquiries : +82-(0)2-541-3150 (Korean, English)
¡æ For More Information, click here!
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330. 2008 Dongdaemun Fashion Festival
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The <2008 Dongdaemun Fashion Festival> will remain open until September 11th in Dongdaemun Fashion Town, Seoul¡¯s representative shopping district. In light of the coming nationally celebrated Korean holiday, Chuseok, various sales events and shopping events will be held along with outdoor fashion shows, cultural performances, and a number of events that visitors can participate in.
During the festival period, each fashion street will offer an extensive selection of products and enormous discounts on fashion apparel and accessories for visitors so that they can enjoy a more affordable shopping experience. Furthermore, Dongdaemun Fashion Town will be presenting the ¡®Dongdaemun Best Dresser Competition¡¯, ¡®Challenge, I Want to be a Fashion Model¡¯, and more, including the ¡®Foreigner Sales King Contest¡¯, an event featuring famous foreigners from television to sell products. For more entertainment, music performances and fashion shows such as hip-hop and rock concerts will take place in front of the Doota, Migliore, and the Hello apm fashion malls. <Festival Information>
¡Ü Festival Period : September 1st, 2008 (Monday) – September 11th, 2008 (Thursday)
¡Ü Event Introduction : Click Here
¡Ü Map : Click Here
¡Ü Inquiries : Dongdaemun Tourism Information +82-2-2236-9135
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
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329. 2008 Asia Song Festival
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The 2008 Asia Song Festival, Asia¡¯s biggest music festival, will take place at Seoul¡¯s Sangam World Cup Stadium on Saturday, October 4th at 6 pm.
Starting with nine teams of musical performers representing seven Asian countries, the premise behind the festival is to promote cultural exchange among all participating countries. In 2007, thirteen teams of star musicians from seven different Asian countries participated in a hugely successful performance. This year, the festival will make the ¡®Sangam¡¯ memorable once again, featuring twenty teams of star performers representing twelve Asian countries, including Japan, China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Korea.
As for the musicians representing Korea, ¡®Tong Vfang Xien Gi¡¯, who scored their big break by topping the Oricon Weekly Single Chart of Japan three times, a first for any Asian artist, and ¡®Girl¡¯s Generation¡¯ are scheduled to perform.
The rest of the line-up includes: ¡®w-inds¡¯ from Japan, one of the most popular boys idol groups in Japan; ¡®Anson Hu¡¯ from China, a singer-song writer referred as the grand master of R&B ever since he introduced R&B ballads into China for the first time; ¡®Fahrenheit¡¯ from Taiwan, the best idol group in Taiwan that succeeded F4; ¡®Karen Mok¡¯ from Hong Kong, praised as the sexiest singer and the fashion icon of Hong Kong, and in the news a lot for presiding over the ¡°2008 MTV Asia Awards¡±; ¡®Ice¡¯ from Thailand, the country¡¯s representative national idol boy singer; ¡®Ho Quynh Huong¡¯ from Viet Nam, the country¡¯s national singer loved for her outstanding singing ability; ¡®Rivermaya¡¯ from the Philippines, considered as South East Asia¡¯s best rock group that was awarded the Best Philippines Artist of the MTV Asia Awards two times in a row; ¡®Agnes Monica¡¯ from Indonesia, a top Indonesian woman singer nicknamed ¡°Britney Spears of South East Asia.¡±
In particular, ¡®SHINee¡¯, a contemporary, 5 member Korean music band, and ¡®Berryz Kobo¡¯, a girls idol group in Japan, will be awarded the ¡®Asia¡¯s Best New Artist¡¯, a distinguished prize handed out to only one or two teams of new artists that have attracted significant public attention. The award was given to ¡®FT Island¡¯ from Korea and ¡®James¡¯ from Thailand last year.
The 2008 Asia Song Festival is co-hosted by the International Culture Industry Exchange Foundation (KOFICE) and the Seoul Metropolitan City Government. This time, the festival will be opening the largest stage of its kind, thanks in large part to its sponsors, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MOSST) and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO). This year in particular features a great variety of side events that will further cement its reputation as ¡®Asia¡¯s best music festival¡¯. For the Eve Night Event of the festival, ¡®Asia Music Industry Leaders Forum¡¯ in which major executives of Asia¡¯s foremost record labels and agencies are participating and ¡®Asia¡¯s Best New Artists Concert¡¯ where eight of the best teams from a batch of new artists representing seven Asian countries that are making their debut in the Asian music scene, are scheduled to take place.
In addition, under the banner ¡®Outdoor Permanent Showcase for Asia¡¯s Popular Music Experience¡¯, an ¡®Outdoor Exhibition¡¯ where visitors can grasp the history of popular music of Asian countries and other various programs to help visitors gain a deeper understanding of musical performers from different Asian countries singing at the Asia Song Festival, will be held at the Sangam World Cup Stadium, the Pyeonghwa Park and the Seoul Hyatt Hotel, from Friday, October 3rd to Sunday, October 5th. ¡Ø 2008 Asia Song Festival Event Program ¡Ü Event period : October 3rd ~ October 5th, 2008, <Main events & Side events>
¡Ü Location : Seoul¡¯s Sangam World Cup Stadium and neighboring places
¡Ü Main events descriptions
1. Asia Song Festival, Main Concert
¡Û Popular music performances of 15 teams representing 9 Asian countries
(October 4th, Saturday / 6 pm ~ 9 pm)
¡Û Official press conference (October 3rd, Friday / 5 pm ~ 6 pm)
¡Û Welcoming Dinner (Friday, October 3rd) & Farewell Dinner (Saturday, October 4th)
2. Asia Song Festival Program
¡Û Asia Music Festival¡¯s Outdoor Permanent Showcase (Friday, October 3rd / 12 pm ~ 6 pm)
¡Û Asia Song Festival¡¯s Eve Night Event (Friday, October 3rd / 18 pm ~ 10 pm)
* Asia New Artists Concert (performances of 9 teams of new artists representing 7 Asian countries)
¡Û Asia Music Industry Leaders Forum (Saturday, October 4th / 10 am ~ 2 pm)
¡Û Individual fan meeting of artists participating in the festival (Sunday, October 5th / 10 am ~ 3 pm)
¡Ü How to participate
1. Please enclose your nationality, name in English, passport number, address, telephone number, e-mail
address, and date of birth in your email and send to asf_ticket@hotmail.com by September 12th, 2008
2. Upon receipt of your email before the aforementioned date, we will then send you your ticket
exchange pass.
3. For more information, please e-mail asf_ticket@hotmail.com directly.
We can only respond to messages written in English, Chinese, or Japanese.
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328. Enjoy The Chuseok Holiday at KTO
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From September 11th to 19th, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) will hold a special Chuseok holiday event, packed with various fun-filled cultural activities, at the Tourism Information Center (TIC). Located in the lower level of the KTO building, visitors will be able to have their picture taken wearing hanbok (traditional Korean clothing) and play traditional Korean folk games such as tuho (arrow throwing), yut (a board game played tossing four sticks into the air), jegichagi (kicking of a shuttlecock), paeng-i chigi (top spinning), and sangmo doligi (hat spinning).
The TIC staff will assist visitors in enjoying the events and hand out bok-jumeoni (good luck pouches) to wish visitors luck in the future.
The TIC provides Korea travel information to both visitors from home and abroad. Its facilities, which have been recently renovated, include the Tourist Information Desk, Hallyu Hall, a travel agency, a traditional souvenir shop, an auditorium, tourist information resources, life-size cutout displays of hallyu stars, and a photo zone featuring the backdrop of a television drama.
Inquiries: Tourist Information Center (02)-729-9497~9499 / Korea Travel Phone (02)-1330 (24 hours a day)
To reach the TIC, take Exit 5 at Jonggak Station on Seoul Subway Line 1, or Exit 2 at Euljiro 1(il)-ga Station on Seoul Subway Line 2. The KTO building, called T2, is located one building in from the corner of Cheonggyecheonno and Namdaemunno, across the street from the Youngpoong Bookstore.
¡æ Click here for more information on KTO¡¯s Tourist Information Center (TIC)
¡æ Your Name In Korean Event (September 16th ~ September 19th)
[Find out more on Chuseok Holiday!]
- Chuseok – Full Moon Harvest Holiday
- Celebration Events During Chuseok Holiday in 2008
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327. Business Closings During Chuseok Holiday in 2008
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2008 Chuseok Holiday Period: Sept. 13 (Sat.) ~ 15 (Mon.), 2008
One of the most significant holidays in Korea is Chuseok, a Korean version of Thanksgiving. This year it falls on September 14 (August 15 on the lunar calendar).
Chuseok is usually celebrated for a total of three days, the day before and after the actual holiday (Sept. 13–15). Many places are closed during this holiday period. Therefore, visitors coming to Korea during this season should plan their activities in advance. The following is information on which businesses will be opened and which will be closed during the Chuseok holidays. Tourist Sites that Will be Opened During Chuseok
- The Independence Hall of Korea
TEL: +82-41-560-0114 (Korean); Closed on Mondays, but open from Sept. 13 to 15 - Korean Folk Village
TEL: +82-41-286-2111 (Korean); Open all year round - Namsangol Hanok Village
TEL: +82-2-2264-4412 (Korean); Closed on Tuesdays, but open from Sept. 13 to 15 - The War Memorial of Korea
TEL: +82-2-709-3139 (Korean, English); Closed on Mondays (If open on a Monday that is a holiday, the following Tuesday will be closed.), but open on holidays - 63 City Building
TEL: +82-2-789-5679 (Korean, English, Japanese); Open all year round - Namsan Cable Car
TEL: +82-2-753-2403 (Korean); Open all year round - Hangang River Boat Cruise
TEL: +82-2-3271-6900 (Korean); Open all year round - COEX Aquarium
TEL: +82-2-6002-6200 (Korean); Open all year round - Gyeongbokgung Palace
TEL: +82-2-732-1932 (Korean); Closed on Tuesdays, but open on holidays - Changdeokgung Palace
TEL: +82-2-762-9513 (Korean); Closed on Mondays, but open on holidays - Changgyeonggung Palace
TEL: +82-2-762-4868 (Korean); Closed on Tuesdays, but open on holidays - Deoksugung Palace
TEL: +82-2-771-9952 (Korean, English); Closed on Mondays, but open on holidays - Jongmyo Royal Shrine
TEL: +82-2-765-0195 (Korean); Closed on Tuesdays, but open on holidays - Lotte World
TEL: +82-2-411-4921(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese); Open all year round - Lotte World Folk Museum
TEL: +82-2-411-4761 (Korean); Open all year round - Seoul Land
TEL: +82-2-504-0011 (Korean, English); Open all year round - Everland
TEL: +82-31-320-5000 (Korean, English); Open all year round Tourist Sites that Will be Closed During Chuseok
- Seodaemun Prison History Hall
TEL: +82-2-360-8586 (Korean, English, Japanese); Closed on Mondays, Closed Sept. 14 but open on Sept. 13 and Sept. 15 - Insa-dong
TEL: +82-2-734-0222 (Korean, English, Japanese); Most shops are closed Sept. 14 while other days are may vary depending on shops, Cultural Places that will be Opened During Chuseok
- The National Theater of Korea
TEL: +82-2-2280-4114 (Korean, English); Open all year round but no performances during the Chuseok holidays. - Nanta Theater
TEL: +82-2-739-8288 (Korean, Japanese); Open all year round - Korea House
TEL: +82-2-2266-9101~3 (Korean, English); Open all year round - Chongdong Theater
TEL: +82-2-751-1500 (Korean, English, Japanese); Closed on Mondays but open on holidays (Sept. 13 to 15) - The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea
TEL: +82-2-2188-6000 (Korean); Closed Jan. 1, Closed on Mondays but open on holidays (Sept. 13 to 15) - Seoul Arts Center
TEL: +82-2-580-1300 (Korean); The Exhibition Hall is closed every last Monday of every month.
Open on holidays (Sept. 13 to 15) - The National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts
TEL: +82-2-580-3300 (Korean, English); Open on Sept. 13 and 15, The performances will be held on Sept. 13 to 14 but no performances on Sept. 15. Shopping Places Opened During Chuseok
- COEX Mall
TEL: +82-2-6000-0114 (Korean, English); Open all year round - Itaewon
TEL: +82-2-797-7319 (Korean); About 70% of shops are open for business during the holidays. - Myeongdong Street
TEL: +82-2-774-3238 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese); May vary depending on shops, but most shops are open for business during the holidays. - Cerestar
TEL: +82-2-2048-4800 (Korean, English); Open on Sept. 13 during the holidays - Lotte Department Store
TEL: +82-2-771-2500 (Korean); Open on Sept. 13 during the holidays - Hyundai Department Store
TEL: +82-2-3449-5200 (Korean, English); Open on Sept. 13 during the holidays - The Galleria
TEL: +82-2-3449-4016 (Korean); Open on Sept. 13 during the holidays - Techno Mart
TEL: +82-2-3424-0114 (Korean); Open on Sept. 15 during the holidays - Kim's Club
TEL: +82-2-530-5149 (Korean); Open on Sept. 13 & 15 but closed Sept. 14 Shopping Places Closed During Chuseok
- Namdaemun Market
TEL: +82-2-752-1913 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese); Closed on Sundays, Closed for the holidays (Sept. 13-15) (To be expected) - Yongsan Electronics Shopping Mall
TEL: +82-2-701-8200 (Korean); Closed for the holidays (Sept. 13-15) To Be Determined
- Dongdaemun Market
TEL: +82-2-2262-0114 (Korean); To be determined - Shinsegae Department Store
TEL: +82-2-727-1234 (Korean); To be determined - New Core Department Store
TEL: +82-2-530-5000 (Korean); To be determined - Myeongdong Migliore
TEL: +82-2-2124-0001 (Korean); To be determined - Dongdaemun Migliore
TEL: +82-2-3393-0001 (Korean); To be determined - Doosan Tower
TEL: +82-2-3398-2386 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese); To be determined Restaurants Over Choseok
Most restaurants will be closed during the Chuseok holiday (Sept. 13 to 15), especially on the day of Chuseok (Sept. 14). However, hotel restaurants, franchise restaurants such as Bennigans, Outback Steakhouse, and Vips, as well as some restaurants in the downtown area such as Insa-dong and Gangnam will be open during the holidays. Bookstores that are Opened During Choseok
- Youngpoong Bookstore Jongno
TEL: +82-2-399-5591 (Korean); Open all year round, Open from 13:00 on Sept. 14 - Youngpoong Bookstore Central City
TEL: +82-2-595-1497 (Korean); Open all year round, Bookstores that are Closed During Choseok
- Kyobo Book Center
TEL: +82-2-397-3500 (Korean); Closed Sept. 14 during the holidays ¡Ø The above information is subject to change depending on special circumstances.
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