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316. Korean Acupuncture As International Standard
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In Oriental medicinal practice, an acupuncture needle is carefully placed between the nose and lips in the philtrum area to treat patients who have suddenly lost consciousness or those who have fainted after a traumatic occurrence. However, the location in which the acupuncture needle is placed may differ depending on which country you are treated in. In Korea, for example, the needle is placed directly in the center between the nose and lips, while in China the needle is placed more toward the nose, and Japan more closely to the lips.
Furthermore, when a patient comes in with an upset stomach after eating something wrong, an acupuncturist will generally place a needle between the thumb and index finger. More specifically, a Korean acupuncturist will place a needle between the two fingers, but more so towards the back of the hand, a little further than where Japanese acupuncturists would habitually place it.
Due to the considerable amount of acupuncturing techniques used throughout the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recently designated an international acupuncturing standard. According to the Association of Korean Oriental Medicine, it was reported on June 18th that close to 99% of all acupuncturing techniques placed on the body (357 points out of a total 361) adhere to the acupuncturing placements and practices used by Korean acupuncturists.
The international academic dissertation that is to be officially announced in the future will state that all acupuncturists across the globe will have to abide by the new standards set by the WHO, while official acupuncture textbooks and manuals are to soon be published including such standards as well.
¡æ For more informaton on the Oriental Medicinal Treatment , click here!
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Tuesday, 24 June 2008, at 2:33 pm
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315. Traditional Korean Evening at Hanok Village
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 Tucked away in the heart of downtown Seoul, there stands the Namsan-gol Hanok Village (traditional Korean house village) at the foot of Mt. Namsan in central Seoul, which offers a unique glimpse into the traditional lifestyles of the "Yangban" (aristocrats) and commoners during the ancient Joseon Dynasty period (1310-1902).
It is crowded with tourists from abroad during the daytime because it is very popular with those who want to discover the charm of a village of traditional Korean houses. But these days, it is not just crowded when the sun is out. Tourists now tend to visit the village after dark, as opening hours there have been extended until 10 p.m. since April and a variety of interesting evening programs have been added to allow tourists to enjoy the unique ambience and culture of Koreans in pre-modern times. Koreans who haven't time to visit the place during the daytime also go there during the evening and can learn about what the lives of their ancestors was like. Fifteen new evening programs have been developed and no fees are required for any of them. There is no entry fee either.  From 6 to 9 p.m. every day at the house of Kim Chun-young, who was a junior military officer, visitors can experience the daily evening life of commoners in the old days of Korea by trying out such activities as ironing clothes, embroidery, spinning a weaving wheel, making tofu and so forth.
Meanwhile at the house of Park Yong-ho, located in the middle of the village, once known as one of the eight prominent houses of Seoul, daily performances of traditional music known as gugak as well as dances will delight visitors from 8 p.m. daily. People can also learn about tea culture while tasting traditional teas at other houses. A demonstration of making traditional liquors is shown daily in the village square and, of course, visitors can taste the drink for free. Officials at the Namsan-gol Hanok Village say the new evening programs areproving to be popular. They say that since the opening of the new evening programs, the number of daily visitors has jumped from 400 to 1,100 on average.  Day programs continue as before of course. Tourists can try on various traditional garments from those of commoners to soldiers, nobles and royal family members. They can learn about traditional dance, etiquette, tea ceremonies and other aspects of old Korea.
For more information, please contact the Namsan-gol Hanok Village Management Office (+82-2-2266-6923). ** How To Get There: the easiest way to get to the Hanok Village is to take subway line No. 3 (orange) or No. 4 (blue) to Chungmuro Station. Walk out of exits No. 3 or 4. It's about a five-minute walk to the village (check the map near the subway exit).
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Monday, 16 June 2008, at 2:34 pm
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314. Beaches Slated for Early Opening in June
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As the hot summer months draw near, Korea is heeding the season¡¯s call and opening its beaches a little ahead of schedule.
Weather reports are anticipating an early summer arrival, so city official are taking notice.
To keep up with demand, beaches nationwide have decided to open earlier than in previous years. 
The first to open to the public were the beaches of Jin-do Gagye and Sinji Myeongsasimni on Wan-do Island. Both opened to the public on June 2nd. Located in the southwest corner of the peninsula, Jeollanam-do also boasts its fair share of dramatic beaches. Of these, Jin-do is arguably one of the finest. Jin-do, in collaboration with Hanam Songho, Jangheung Sumun, Yeosu Manseongni, Sinan Daegwang, and 61 other beaches in the province, plan to open on June 28th.
To add to the festivities, the northeast province of Gangwon-do, which has a total of 102 beautiful beaches, will open earlier than previous years, beginning as early as July. Gangneung¡¯s Gyeonpo beach is planning to open two days earlier than previous years on July 4th, along with Juminjin and 21 other local beaches.
Moving over to the west coast, the white, pristine sands of Daecheon Beach, along with Jellabuk-do¡¯s provincial beaches, plan to open two days earlier as well on June 28th. The eleven beaches on the tropical island of Jeju, will follow suit and also open on June 28th. ¡æ For more information on the beaches in Korea, click! ¡æ Travel Spotlight "12 Beaches Worth Visiting in the Summer", click!
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Wednesday, 4 June 2008, at 1:53 pm
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313. Let's TaLK! Teach and Learn in Korea
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The exclusive ¡®TaLK¡¯ (Teach & Learn in Korea)¡¯ program is inviting a select group of four hundred adventurous individuals to visit Korea and teach English. Open to citizens from countries where English is the national language, the program will enable visitors to gain considerable insight into Korean culture and many of the country¡¯s unique traditions. Sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, the event will also provide an excellent opportunity for successful applicants to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment. Once selected, participants will receive Korean government scholarships and teach English in after-school classes at the elementary school level. Leisure time will awarded, allowing teachers to take time to enjoy some of the cultural aspects while traveling to various destinations of their choosing. Rather than have recipients placed in cosmopolitan areas that are essentially very little different form their respective home countries, teachers will be placed at schools in rural areas in need of greater exposure to English and teach the language by forming one-to-one working partnerships with Korean university volunteers. Therefore, eligible candidates should have a desire to work with children and be flexible with regard to working in a shared classroom setting. Candidates must also hold a college diploma or university degree, having studied for a minimum or two years in order to meet the requirements. Those with open minds will no doubt find this a valuable opportunity to see a part of the world that has long remained a mystery and gain indispensable hands-on experience in a very professional environment while doing so. ¡æFor more information, click here!
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Wednesday, 4 June 2008, at 1:51 pm
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312. When Modern Meets Tradition: Yeonhui Festival
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A 100-day Yeonhui (theatrical performances including song, dance, and drama) Festival will begin on August 3rd to celebrate the grand opening of Gwanghwamun¡¯s newly constructed Art Hall, Korea¡¯s first specialized traditional Yeonhui performance hall. This event will include thirteen performances that will highlight traditional Korean culture and feature traditional male entertainers, gut (shamanistic rites), original masked dramas, and puppet plays.
To showcase the grand opening, a shamanistic ritual known as a gut will take place from the Busan province to Gangwon-do province, centering on the coastal region as the focal point to introduce such intangible cultural assets as Donghaean Byeolsingut, the harmonization of pungmul (Korean traditional folk percussions) and military cultural arts in the original production ¡®The Cry of the Warriors – For the New World¡¯, the original masked drama Yeonghui production ¡®Unrivaled Masks¡¯, the Yeonhui puppet play ggokdu, and samullori (Korean traditional percussion quartet).
The festival will recreate the old Yeonhui productions that were performed on the streets into an all-new original production created specifically for the big stage, in order to show audiences of its unique appeal.
¡æ View schedule by performance date* Traditional Yeonhui 100-day Festival Announcement | Period | May 9, 2008 ~ August 3, 2008 | | Location | Seoul Jongno-gu Sajik-dong 284-1
Traditional Yeonhui Theater Gwanghwamun Art Hall | | Time | Wed ~ Fri at 7pm / Sat, Sun, and Holidays at 4pm | | Closed | Every Monday and Tuesday | | Ticket Prices | Adults 35,000 won / Children under 19 25,000 won | | Brought to you by | The Korean Traditional Yeonhui Congress | | Homepage | www.ghmarthall.co.kr (Korean) | | Contact | +82-2-722-3416 (Korean, English) |
* Gwanghwamun Art Hall Directions
▪ By SubwayFrom the Subway Line 3 Gyeongbokgung Station Exit #1, walk 10min towards the Sajik Tunnel. (200M down to the left of Jongno Library)
From the Subway Line 3 Dongnibmun Station Exit #3, take bus #5
From the Subway Line 5 Seodaemun Station Exit #3, take bus #5 ▪ By BusBlue Bus 171, 272, 601, 606, 706, 708
Green Bus 7025
Red Bus 9600, 9602, 9703, 9706, 9708
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Wednesday, 28 May 2008, at 3:33 pm
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311. Gangneung Danoje Festival to Open until June 11th
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Korea¡¯s oldest celebrated folk festival, the Gangneung Danoje Festival will take place on June 8th (May 5th of the Lunar Calendar year) at the Dano Cultural Center and the Namdaecheon River region, with the holiday season beginning on June 4th lasting through until June 11th. The Gangneung Danoje Festival is a nationally celebrated tradition passed down through generations and was designated as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. The festival is well known for its folk play programs for visitors and various entertaining cultural arts performances.
This year¡¯s Gangneung Danoje Festival will begin on June 6th with the Yeongsin Parade, followed by the Dano Gut and the Gwanno Mask Drama. However, the festival not only presents cultural events, but events such as a Ssireum competition (Korean wrestling), swinging competition, and other programs tourists could participate in as well. The festival will also feature international performance teams in addition to the traditional Korean performances, including China¡¯s Sichuan Opera, Mongol¡¯s Mongolian Melody, and Japan¡¯s Gamigaki Sagat ritualistic dance.
The festival¡¯s information desk will also offer translation services in English, Japanese, and Chinese for its foreign tourists.
[Find out more!]
- UNESCO World Heritage, the Gangneung Danoje Festival
- Gangneung Danoje Festival Gangneung Danoje Festival Details
- Festival Period: June 4th, 2008 ~ June 11th (8 days)
- Location: Gangwon-do Gangneung-si Danojang & Festival Grounds
- Language Services: Tourist Information Centers (available in English, Japanese, and Chinese)
- Contact: Gangneung Danoje Festival Committee +82-33-641-1593 (Korean)
&nb Gangneung Station TIC +82-34-640-4449 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
- Homepage: www.danojefestival.or.kr (English, Japanese, Chinese)
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310. Orienteering – An Eco-Friendly Sport For All!
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The Korea Orienteering Federation (KOF) is proud to host the 15th Asia Pacific Orienteering Championships (APOC) and the 1st Asian Orienteering Championships (AOC). The event, which will take place this July, is co-sponsored by the Korea Tourism Organization and the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Welcoming enthusiasts from around the world to join in the fun and excitement, the scheduled list of activities will provide participants with a unique opportunity to explore the dynamics of Seoul.
 As orienteering does not require any investment in infrastructure, it remains a very ¡°natural¡± sport, using the countryside as an eco-friendly arena in which the challenges are performed. Orienteering is also an educational exercise that requires the skills of map reading and terrain interpretation. Meanwhile, with basic computers and printers, maps can be produced at low cost. Given this, Orienteering is a sport that has much potential to expand into the developing world. This year Korea will host the APOC and AOC 2008 Orienteering Championships. This event will be a perfect opportunity to witness one of the world¡¯s most eco-friendly sports!
*Preliminary Program
July 25, 2008 (Fri): Model Event, Registration
July 26, 2008 (Sat): Sprint, Opening Ceremony
July 27, 2008 (Sun): Long
July 28, 2008 (Mon): Rest Day
July 29, 2008 (Tue): Middle
July 30, 2008 (Wed): Relay, Closing CeremonyContact information
Korea Orienteering Federation
Tel 82-2-318-2164 Fax 82-2-318-6005
Email: info@apoc2008.krwebsite: www.apoc2008.kr
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Friday, 16 May 2008, at 1:28 pm
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309. Single Pass Tour To All of Bukchon¡¯s Museums
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Since April of last year, visitors have been able to purchase a single ticket that gives them admission into each of the Bukchon Hanok Village¡¯s five representative museums, located between Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and Jongmyo Shrine. Many tourists visit the Bukchon Hanok Village in order to see traditional Korean houses called the Gaok, but the village is also especially well known for its privately owned museums as well.
This All-Around Pass will allow you into five museums including Gahoe Museum, Hansangsu Embroidery Museum, Dong-Lim Museum, Museum of Korean Buddhist Art, and Seoul Museum of Chicken Art. Korea¡¯s particularly characteristic traditional Hanoks are exhibited at the Gahoe Museum, along with paintings, masks, and amulets. The Hansangsu Embroidery Museum displays embroideries for weddings, and is managed by Han Sang-Su, a person skilled in the art of handmade embroideries. On the other hand, visitors can take look at and learn how to tie beautiful decorative knots at the Dong-Lim Museum, then tour over 6,000 relics of the Museum of Korean Buddhist Art¡¯s which include Korea¡¯s images Buddha, Buddhist paintings, pottery, and more.
Lastly, tourists may visit the Seoul Museum of Chicken Art, a place raising chickens in the traditional farming customs, making poultry a part of Korea¡¯s cultural heritage. The museum also displays sculptures of chicken and chicken folktales as well.
The All-Around Passes can be purchased at any of the five museums and is 5,000 won cheaper if both an adult and child ticket is purchased together. The museums are open to visitors from Tuesdays to Saturdays. The tour lasts anywhere from two to three hours. For foreigners, information will be presented in Korean, while English and Japanese interpretations will also be available.
[Find out more!] Living History in Bukchon [Detailed Information]
Location: Anguk Station (Subway line 3)
Admission Fees: Adults 10,000 won, Children 5,000 won
Inquires: +82-2-731-0851 (Korean, English, Japanese)
Homepage www.visitseoul.net (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
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Thursday, 15 May 2008, at 3:05 pm
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308. Three Must-do Shopping Trips in Seoul
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 If you plan on making a shopping trip and you are looking for the most inexpensive places with the most variety in Seoul, don't miss Dongdaemun and Namdaemun Markets and Insadong street, all within 5 subway stops of each other.
Take number 2 line to Dongdaemun Station and come out of exit #1. You will see the grand conglomeration of wholesalers known as Dongdaemun Market. Since opening in 1905, the market has constantly been one of the hottest shopping zones in the country. Specializing in wholesale clothing sales, it has grown steadily larger to encompass more than 20 shopping malls. A full range of fashion items from head to toe can be found here at low prices. The market is always crowded with tourists, retailers and regular customers.
Shopping malls close to the station sell goods both wholesale and retail, but mainly sell in bulk. They usually open at about 8 p.m. and close at 8 a.m. the next morning. The peak time comes late at night through early morning.
Major shopping malls here are Designer's Club, Migliore Valley, Nuzzon, Gwanghee Fashion Mall, Jeil Pyeonghwa, and Heungin Stardom. Teens or people in their twenties usually visit the first four of these, while Jeil Pyeonghwa and Heungin Stardom attract customers in their thirties or forties with items of simple and elegant design.
Jump on line number 4 from Dongdaemun Station and go to Hoehyeon Station. Take exit 5 and you will find the country's biggest traditional market -- Namdaemun Market in the very center of Seoul. It has children's clothing, men and women's clothing, daily goods, kitchenware and local and imported products. Most shops have their own factories and make the products themselves, offering both wholesale and retail prices. This enables visitors to purchase various items at extremely inexpensive prices.
All tourists coming to Namdaemun Market can find something to suit their tastes. The Japanese are into foods like seaweed, gimchi and ginseng, while the Chinese are into clothing and household goods. Tourists from the west simply enjoy the ambience of a traditional market.
Finally, get back on the blue line subway, heading northwards for Danggogae. Transfer to the orange number 3 line at Chungmuro Station. Go 3 stops north and get off at Anguk Station. Within 3 minutes' walk of exit 6, 0you will find the top of Insadong, Seoul's primary gallery and teahouse destination.
 Insadong has long been home to dozens of art galleries and antique shops. Its narrow alleys branch out into all directions from one main street.
To explore the interesting places in these side alleys, it would be helpful to get a map of Insadong at one of three Tourism Information Centers that are located in the middle and at the two ends of the main street.
Art galleries began to cluster in Insadong from the 1970s. Galleries here display and sell modern art pieces as well as antiques. Their prices range from a few U.S. dollars to tens of thousands. Exhibitions are held frequently in well-known galleries, such as Insa Art Center and Gyeongin Art Gallery.
Over forty percent of the nation's antique stores are in Insadong. The antique shops sell quality products such as old paintings, ceramics, woodcrafts, metal ware, old furniture and many other items. Ceramics are to be found in particular abundance.
Numerous antique shops are renowned for their specialized wares: Tongmungwan for old documents, Haedonggodoja Research Institute for ceramics, Godosa for daily utensils of the past, Dongmundang and Gonghwarang for calligraphy supplies, and Naraksil and Gayajae for old furniture.
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Thursday, 15 May 2008, at 3:03 pm
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307. Internationally Acclaimed Musical "JUMP" Now in Busan
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On May 2, the first regional ¡ºJUMP¡» theater opened in Busan Haeundae, allowing tourists to enjoy the internationally acclaimed musical, ¡ºJUMP¡».
The musical ¡ºJUMP¡» features Korea¡¯s traditional martial arts of Taekwondo and Taekkyeon along with drunken boxing, Wushu, and other Asian martial arts in a fast paced and comic show. The musical has been receiving wide acclaim, completing 300 performances in 16 countries worldwide including Israel, England, India, Macao, Hong Kong, Spain, the United States and more.
Busan¡¯s ¡ºJUMP¡» theater is located in Haeundae, on the 2nd floor basement of the Grand Hotel. This hotel is famous for greeting guests such as the then coach of the Korean soccer team, Guus Hiddink, and Korea¡¯s former president, Roh Moo-Hyun. After ¡ºJUMP¡» entered the Broadway scene in September 2007, organizers decided to set its stage one floor closer to the audience in order to truly show off the performers¡¯ talents.
This year then, Busan will not only be inviting tourists to its beautiful natural landscapes, but will also be offering a lively stage of Asian martial arts all rolled up in a comic Korean musical. 
[Detailed Information]
- Schedule: May 2, 2008 (Fri) ~ OPEN RUN
- Location: 651-2 B2 Wu-dong Haeundae-gu Busan
- Times: Tuesday~Friday 8pm / Saturday 4pm, 8pm / Sunday & Holidays 3pm, 6pm
- Ticket Prices: R-Seats 50,000 won / S-Seats 40,000 won
- Running Time: 80 minutes
- Viewing Age: 4 years & older
- Homepage: www.hijump.co.kr (English, Japanese, Chinese)
- Inquiries: +82-2-722-3995 (Korean)
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