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WHAT’S ON Know Korea (p.8-10)

we share a bit more about Chuseok and some local traditions related to this occasion.

Interview (p.5)

It’s an honour to meet Mr Soon-Ok Kwon, NH President and know his ideas about expat community in Geoje.

Trip Ideas (11-13)

Not just 1, but 4 (!) places nearby are covered here. Even more if you count interesting events nearby/trip info available during September.

More in this issue :

Agenda Weekly (p2-4), Upcoming events (p6-7), Reviews : shop, product (p15) How to order food delivery (p16) From Readers (p17-18)

Geoje News Team : !Editor and Geoje News admin : Ine Van Eijndhoven;

Editorial and layout : Fina Thorpe-Willett,

Team members : Youngseung Jo, David Hong, Yoonjin Park, Kim Youngsil (Siya), Hyerim Kang, Diana Cho & GIC volunteers

For any enquiries, contact us: geojenews@gmail.com

GEOJE NEWS Bring Communities Together

Annyong Haseyo! This year people in Korean anticipate September to celebrate Chuseok, which practically means a family gathering time and long public holiday. !

Some of you might have planned a nice getaway in or outside Korea, while some decide to stay in Geoje. Don’t change your mind in the last minute since its gonna be a pain trying to book rooms or tickets in this particular event. Going nowhere? What about check out places we review in this edition or make your own Songpyeon! !

International School of Koje (ISK) also starts their new school year this September after months of summer break. Geoje will feel ‘normal’ (again) for some of us, as families with children returning back here from around the globe. !

We also would like to give warm welcome to newcomer along with their families to Geoje, hope you settle well!!

We hope everyone enjoy and find this issue helpful, there are many updates inside. !

Have a pleasant beginning of autumn in Korea! !

Best Regards, !

Fina T-W and Geoje News Team

photo by Brandon Murgia, GIC Tour MudFest

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GIC TEAMThere are several organisers around Geoje. Beside individuals, GIC and GFRA held regular activities. !

Most of activities offered by GIC is held in their center, 9th floor above Starbucks Okpo.Contact them :geojeinternationalcenter@gmail.com for further details. New activities could begin in the middle of the month, please check their FB page for more updates.!

All activities by GFRA is held in the club, located at 2nd Floor, Okpo Shopping Building, Admiral Complex (next to Admiral Hotel). For members only, but newcomer is welcome. Contact them : www.gfra.net!

GIC invites YOU to share your knowledge with the

community. We have good facilities at a strategic

location. Make a class/club/session and have fun

together. Don’t hesitate to contact us for further details.!

Monday!

Monday Walkers. !Everyone is welcome. Walks between 1.5-2hrs (approx. 3 miles/5 km) depending on the route. !H:9am !V: Admiral Hotel (meeting point) !N: Bring water and wear proper walking/hiking shoes. !!GIC : Kickboxing!Kristi will share her experience to be fit in a fun way. Kick ‘em all!!H:9.30 - 10.30am!V: GIC!N : You will need hand pad, can be organized by GIC!!!

GIC: Korean Class-Intermediate!Mrs. Jang will help to improve your conversational skills and acquires more vocabs. !H:11-12am!V: GIC!!GIC : Conversational English !A friendly atmosphere to learn English for beginner by Justine. !H:1 - 2pm!V: GIC!!GIC : BADUK by Jingook Suk!(final month)!Baduk is a popular Korean tablegame, challenging and improving your strategy skill. !H:7 - 8pm!V: GIC!!Korean Class in Gohyeon!One to one lesson for anyone at any level of Korean. !H:11-12am!V: Geoje Notary Office, Daewon Building, 3rd Fl, 976-2, Gohyeon-Dong!C: Jingook 01051573373!!Korean Class in Samsung Village by Clara Choi!All of her class is held 3x/week : M o n - W e d - F r i . G o o d a n d structured method. !!H: 10.30-11.30am (beginner)!H : 11.40am-12.40pm (advance)!V: Samsung Village multipurpose room, blok B. !C: Clara : jwon1411@gmail.com!N: please contact her first prior joining the class. !

Tuesday!

GIC : Iyengar Yoga!Newbies in Yoga can join this too. By Jane!H: 10-11.30am!V: GIC!!GIC : Toodler Group!Need to keep your tots busy and make friend? GIC has a children corner with plenty of toys they’d love . Organ ized by Mar ie McCready !H:10-12am !V: GIC!N: Every Tuesday and Thursday!!Geoje Fitness Club!Fitness classes are free, all is welcome!!H: 9.30-10.30am!V: Samsung Cultural Center Gymnasium!N : Always seek the advice of a m e d i c a l p h y s i c i a n b e f o r e beginning any exercise program. !C: Stacy Clarke : staceclarke2000@hotmail.com or Geoje Fitness Class FB Page. !!GIC : Men’s Bible Study!Host by John Matthews!H:8-9.30pm!V: GIC!C: 010-669-44440!Wednesday!

GFRA Coffee Morning !G F R A M e m b e r s O n l y b u t newcomers are welcome. !H:10am!V: GFRA Clubhouse!!G F R A M a h j o n g / G a m e Afternoon!Feel free to bring any game you like to play!H:1.30-5pm!V:GFRA Clubhouse

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Wednesday!

GIC: Half Baked Demonstration!(re-start 3rd Sept)!Anita Walker will share healthy and easy recipe good for your family. !H: 9-11am!V: GIC!!GIC : Zumba Class!(re-start 17th Sept)!Get fit and shape up to the rythm! !H:10-11.30am!V: GIC!N: Mon and Wed.!!Thursday!

GIC : Toodler Group!by Marie McCready!H : 10-12am!V : GIC!GIC : Korean Class-Beginners!More opportunity to learn Korean Language. David Hong will be your teacher this time.!H : 1-2pm!V : GIC!!Geoje Ladies Coffee Morning!Frequently invite guest speaker to share good knowledge that might interest you.!H:10am!V: Big Bear Restaurant, Okpo!N: Monthly, first Thursday of the month. Organized by SEAMAX.!C: geojexpat@gmail.com!!GFRA Knitting/Sewing!Knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, quilting, needlepoint, whatever you like to do. Have a good chat while keeping idle hands busy. !H:10am!V: GFRA Clubhouse!!GIC : Ladies’ Bible Study!host : Susan!H : 7.30 - 9pm!V : GIC!

Friday!

GIC Okpo Infants (NEW) !Linda organised a get together for mums with little ones, not longer baby but not a tot yet.!H:10.30 am - 12.30 !V: GIC!!GIC : Mummy Music and Me!Bring along your toddler, together e n j o y a n d p l a y v a r i o u s instruments. Host : Amy!H : 9.30-10.30am!V : GIC!!GIC Ukulele Class (NEW) !for beginners and Mina Jung has prepare some all-time-fave song for everyone to play. Instruments available to be borrowed at 10,000 won only. !H: 2 - 3 pm !V: GIC!!GIC : Korean Class-Beginners!More opportunity to learn Korean Language. Rachel will be your teacher this time.!H : 11-12am !V : GIC!!GFRA Brush Painting Lessons!H:9 am-noon and 1-4pm!V: GFRA Clubhouse!C: Mr Park 010-2555-5953 or Yuli Kwak 010-7560-7153!!Easy Walkers / Hiking !Walks about 1.5 hrs on trails that are fairly flat and manageable that all fitness and age levels can enjoy. !H:8.30am!V: Admiral Hotel (meeting point) !N: Bring water and wear proper walking/hiking shoes.!C: Rikke Jorgensen 010-6318-4254. rikkeaj@hotmail.com

GEOJE Agenda Weekly

Korea International Quality School (KIQUS)

KIQUS serves optimized quality and safety training to individual :

- ISO Lead Auditor Course (ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS18001, etc)

- Inspector Course (NEBOSH, IOSH, EEHA, AIP570, etc)

further information please refer to :

www.kiqus.com T: 055-267-2702 F: 055-285-0655 Email: kiqus@naver.com

ABOUT GFRA (www.gfra.net) !Geoje Foreign Residents Association (GFRA) is a non-profit organization created in 1982 to provide support and social opportunities to the expatriate community living in Geoje Island. !It owns Clubhouse that is run strictly by volunteers and members and maintains one of the lowest priced drinks and food menus anywhere on Geoje. For instance, a fixed lunch is served Mon-Fri, 12-1pm with variety western style menu, 12,000 won, all-you-can-eat. Dinner, drinks at the bar is also available at good price. !Payment scheme using card system. Monthly membership is 15,000won. Please come for further details. Membership form available at the clubhouse. Bar attendant speaks English.

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GIC : Movie Night!Sunny will select interesting movie to screen. Enjoy good time and meet new friends. !H : 8.30-10pm !V : GIC!!Gohyeon Coffee Morning!Good chance to meet up if going to Okpo is not an option for you.!H:10.30am!V: Starbucks D-Cube, Gohyeon!!Shalat Jumat (Friday Prayers)!H : 12.30pm (average time)!V : At-Taqwa Masjid (Koje Islamic Center), Okpo Jungang-ro 54, Okpo 2-dong, Geoje!T : 051-518-9991 !N : Mosque (Masjid) open daily for praying and Quran reading. Quran reading classes for children and adult also available by request. !

Saturday!

spend some time with your family! !(also a chance for you to create or inform us any activities available on Saturdays)!!Sunday!

Koje-Do Hash House Harriers!Due to the mountainous terrain of South Korea, the Koje Hash is more of a hiking Hash than a running Hash.!H:10.30am!V: GFRA Clubhouse!N: Every other Sunday !C: please visit its FB page!!Church Service : !Sumgim Presbyterian Church!H:2pm!

V: basement of Sumgim Church, located on highway 58 down the hill from International Park.!!Church Service : !Okpo International Church !Inter-denominational Christian c o n g r e g a t i o n s . C o f f e e /fellowshipafterwards. !!C: Gait Hutchinson Tait (mail@gailtait.co.uk / 010-8817-4884)!H:9am!V: Joongang Presbyterian Church!www.okpoichurch.com !

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TaeKwonDo!Geo je Taekwondo p rov ide classes for all age, toddler, children and adults. Ladies classes available Mon-Wed-Fri starts at 9am. !D: Mon - Fri!V: Dojang in Okpo !F: 120,000 KRW per month, regardless number of days you’d like to attend. !C: Debbie Collins 010-8942-3180; debbie@debbiecollins.com.au!!KOJE CLICK!meet up every first Monday of the month at GIC. !All about taking great photos is discussed here. Contact Debbie/Mornay : kojeclick@gmail.com!c h e c k t h e i r w e b s i t e : www.kojeclick.smugsmug.com!!Salsa/Latin Dance !meet up on Tuesday and Friday night at the dance studio above Delhi restaurant, Okpo. !

For private lesson contact 01088811355!join FB page : Geoje Salsa Club!!Geoje International Football Club !GIFC is your local expat soccer team! It comprises of players f r o m o v e r 1 0 d i f f e r e n t nationalities. Ability ranges from players that have played at a semi-professional level to those that enjoy a casual kickabout.!D: Sundays!V: International School of Koje (formerly OIS) !C:youngseung.jo@gmail.com, gallsteven@hotmail.com , or visit their FB Page. !!Rising Star Football Academy!For players age 5-16yo. !D : M o n d a y, 4 - 6 p m , O k p o Stadium ! Wednesday, 2-3.30pm, Songjun Futsal Field. !Contact Coach James Patrick McAloon : james.mcaloon@gmail.com or

check their website www.risingstarfa.com! !Swimming Classes!There are several swimming pool have classes for children. Usually start at 6yo (7yo Korean age). You might want to check Sports Plaza in Aju-dong, Geoje Art Center in Jangseungpo and Geoje Sea Spa in Gohyeon/Suwol. !!Korean Cooking Class!Inviting anyone who is interested. P l e a s e l e t u s k n o w y o u r preference : !a. day, evening or Saturday!b. how many times a week. !Contact Ine : geoje.pebbles@gmail.com!!Baking Meet!Janet Gerard occasionally held a baking meet at her place, together trying baking recipes, mainly from www.joyofbaking.com !Limited space available. !

Have something worth to share? Please send your events/info/stories/articles to the editor of Geoje News :

geojenews@gmail.com .

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Interview

The GIC recently partnered w i t h J a n g s e u n g p o N o n g h y u p ( N H ) a n d interviewed the president Soon-Ok Kwon on his perspective of the GIC along with the offers NH has to p r o v i d e t o t h e e x p a t community and more.

Q. Before we start, could you please tell us a little bit about how long have you been in Geoje and how long have you been working at NH? A. I am actually a Geoje native, I was born and raised here. I have been working in NH for five years as a president now. Q. First we’d like to thank you for the support towards the center. What was your incentive in helping the GIC and what is your perspective on it? A. Well, the global era’s trend is aiming for unity, one family, but we have language barriers or different life styles, but I feel the GIC aims to create a path in sense so that we can all work together. It also gives the opportunity for expats to learn about Korean culture. Q. What is Geoje’s role to the expat community? A. Our culture is what I think is what we really have to teach expats. It is what we can do to lessen the burden of the expats forced to live in a new culture. We should offer culture classes like cooking classes for Korean food so that our culture can be shared to the expat community when they go back home. Indeed it is currently too expensive to do, but it certainly is something that I believe our city should be able to have in the future. Q. What is NH’s role to the expat community? A. An example that I would like to point out is that in our case, when a Korean goes overseas, they will crave food from home, like kimchi. Maybe through our NH Supermarket, we can try our best to at the least provide the little things to the comfort of the expats. Q. What do you envision in the GIC-NH relationship? A. NH has a culture center and the programs that we

cannot fully offer we’d like the GIC to continue and work with us on what we else we can do. We’re open to teaching Korean food or traditional Korean dances. With the culture center’s knowledge of Korea and whatnot, we can even help out with the GIC Tour program. We can help choose tour locations and find areas that might be interesting for you. Q. What is NH Bank and are there any benefits for expats community? A. The original purpose of the NH bank was to help out farmers who needed funding for agriculture. NH bank supports farmers to produce healthy and safe foods, and all vegetables in NH market are cultivated from Korea only. Also, from the first of January 2015, expats will be able to internationally transfer money at our bank. All expats in Geoje will have a more favorable exchange rate as it will be same rate as the NH VIP member. Q. Lastly, we are planning on building a sky garden. How do you think NH can help us with that? A. We actually have a director for our storage area who is very knowledgeable in terms of agriculture. We can have him help out with the farming. Also, he can teach you how to farm organic food the right way. Q. Do you have anything else that you would like to say or share with us? A. I would just like to stress the fact that I really do hope that the expat community learns a lot of Korean culture. I hope that the Korean culture we offer here is beneficial to them, so that they can share what have here to their home countries. It is also what I see in the GIC. Q. Is there anything you expect from the expat community as a native to Geoje yourself? A . A n o p e n a t t i t u d e ; t h e w i l l i ngness to understand our culture.

Jangseungpo NongHyup (NH) President : Mr. Soon-Ok Kwon

‘For Foreigner’ Section presented by NH Supermarket (Okpo) for Expat Community

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Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams Music Show (Saha-Gu, Busan)!

Every Tue-Sun until 2 November, 2014!Nightshow Tue-Fri 7.30pm!

Nightshow weekend 7pm & 8 pm!20 minutes for each show!

Daytime show, hourly between 2 - 6 pm!www.fountain.saha.go.kr/front/phtml/index.php!

==============================!GEOJE ART CENTER AGENDA !

남해안 별신굿 - 무무(巫舞)!Korean dance!

2014-09-23 19:30 ~ 21:30 pm!

small theater (free admission)!

contact 055-680-1050~1!

제4회 정기전!

Art exhibition at Gallery!

2014 9-10 10:00am ~ 9-15 18:00 pm!

contact 055-637-2666!

호비쇼4 !Hobi Show!

small theater- 35000 won!2014-09-13 11:00 ~ 12:00 2014-09-13 14:00 ~ 15:00 2014-09-13 16:00 ~ 17:00 2014-09-14 11:00 ~ 12:00

2014-09-14 14:00 ~ 15:00!contact : 1644-5564

Upcoming Events!

THE FUTURE OF WELLBEING!!Deepak Chopra will address the questions on higher health as well as practical ways to experience higher consciousness, transformation and healing. !His lecture is the highlight of the Ritamville Meditation Journey, the 3-day program which will be held in Namhae, South Korea, September 23, 2014 !The participants of the Ritamville Meditation Journey will experience various meditations in which they will be one with the breathtaking, exotic, blessing nature of many places in Namhae.!!※ To register for the full package of the Ritamville Meditation Journey, please visit the Ritamville homepage whose English version will be ready soon.!www.ritamville.com

DO YOU KNOW? our Alien Card can ‘give’ discounts. Places like Geoje Sea World and Ocean Bay waterpark give up to 40% disc if you are resident of Geoje. Otherwise, GIC has vouchers for disc. too!

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Upcoming Events!

GEOJE CITY INTERNATIONAL FAIR

11 October 2014, 10am-4pm at Gohyeon Stadium !

After the successful GIC International Fair for fund raising last time, bigger and better Fair is coming up!

This time GIC and Geoje City hall collaborate to prepare an event for you to enjoy.

Save the date!

BE PART OF THE FAIR! Anyone or any group wanting to demonstrate or introduce their culture, products/services is welcome to participate. Spaces are still available!!

Register yourself/your group to reserved your space immediately. Table, chair and tents will be provided by the City hall. Registration fee is 20,000 KRW (non-refundable). !

Email to : paulinenaylor1.pn@gmail.com to confirm your participation. Further details will be provided to participants (how to pay, set up, etc)

Date : 19-21 September 2014!Place : Sacheon Airfield!Contents :!- Back Eagle Team(R.O.K.F)!   Combat search and rescue(CSAR)!   Aircraft exhibition!   Flight experience by Military cargo (“Love Flight for Sacheon”)!   KT-1 simulator experience !   Demonstration flight by Motor Paraglide!   Experience of LSA taxing!   Demonstration flight by radio-controlled aircraft!

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Know KOREA

Although there are many modernization in Korea, Buddhism is still in heart and Buddhist temples can be found easily. !It is advised for visitors to understand these etiquettes and apply it during temple visit. !!1.Basic manners in the Buddhist temple !a ) D e s i r a b l e appearance !Dress in the temple should be clean, neat and conservative. Bare feet are not allowed in the temple. !b) Desirable Behavior !One should be quiet and gentle within a temple. Please be careful not to speak loudly, shout, run, sing or play music. Eating and drinking should be done only in designated areas, do not walk around eating snacks, drinking beverages or chewing gum. In temple drinking alcohol and consuming meat and fish is strictly forbidden. Smoking is banned in all parts of the temple. only taking photos outside the buildings is allowed, and when you borrow something from the temple, you should return it to its original place. !!2. General manners in the Buddhist Hall !When you enter any hall on the temple compound, please keep the following rules. !o. The main hall generally has three entrances,

the front or center entrance and ones to the left and right. Use the left and right entrance, the center entrance is reserved for monks. !

o. Take off and arrange your shoes before you enter the hall. !

o. When opening and closing the door, do not make noise. !o. When you enter the hall, bow to the Buddha

with palms together. Also bow before you leave the hall. !

o. The center of the hall in front of Buddha is for monks only. !Do not sit or stand there. !

o. Do not lie down on the floor of the hall or sit on a threshold. !

o. Avoid passing in front o f o the rs who a re p r a y i n g o r m a k i n g prostration. When you have to pass, pass qu ie t l y w i t h pa lms together !!3. Postures in the temple !a) crossing hands(Cha-soo) !Cha-soo is the common posture used whi le standing in the temple. Lightly place the left hand on the back of the

right hand with both hands on the belly like this. !!b) Placing palms together (Hap-jang) !Hap-jang is another common temple posture. It signifies uniting body and mind and expresses respect to others. When bowing, we do a Hap-jang, but while walking around a stupa or reciting sutra, we do a hap-jang without bowing. To perform a hap-jang, lightly place palms together and raise the hands to the chest high. The fingers should be vertical with wrists and elbows forming a horizontal line. !!c) Half bow(Ju-doo, or banbae) !A hap-jang should always accompany a bow in a temple. After forming a hap-jang, bend 45-60 degrees at the waist. This bow is a simple temple greeting used primarily on three occasions. !When you enter or depart the temple. !When greeting to a monk or a nun. !When praying or repenting. !!d) How to make a formal greeting before

Buddha Image. !Normally formal greetings include a bow, three prostrations(Oh-che-tu-ji) and another bow. We can make a formal greeting(Oh-che-tu-ji prostration) many times during praying and repentance, typically 108, 3,000, 10,000 times or more. The meaning of prostration is to greet for the three jewels(Buddha, Dharma, Sangha), respect for the others and express humble mind. Ms Jeong will show you how to do Oh-che- tu- ji. !!

MANNERS IN THE BUDDHIST TEMPLE

by Kim Yeong Sil

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WHY DON’T YOU MAKE SONGPYEON ON CHUSEOK?

by Park Yoon Jin

조리 방법 -

1. 송편믹스(300g)에 물240ml(종이컵1과 1/3컵)을 넣고 반죽

합니다.

* 반죽시 찬물을 사용하십시오.

2. 편콩고물믹스(100g)에 물30ml(종이컵1/6)을 넣고 섞어줍

니다.

3. 송편반죽을 20g 정도씩 떼어내어 준비된 송편소(콩고물

믹스)를 4~5g씩 넣어 송편보양으로 빚습니다.

*반죽을 20g씩 분할하면 21개의 송편이 만들어집니다

4. 찜솥에 김이 오르기 시작하면, 불을 잠깐 끈 상태에서 유

산지를 깔고 송편을 올려준 후 15분간 찝니다.

5. 다 쪄진 송편은 약간 식힌 후 그릇에 담아 살짝 기름을 발

라주면 맛있는 송편이 완성됩니다.

INGREDIENTS !You can choose 3 types of Songpyeon in big mart.!“Baek Songpyeon mix ” , “Baeknyeoncho Songpyeon mix”, “Mugwort rice cake mix”!!Method!step 1 – Mix Songpyeon Mix 300g and cold water 240ml(or 1½ paper cup) and rice cake into dough. !step 2. Mix Sweet filling mix 100g and cold water 30ml(or ⅙ paper cup6).!step 3. Put filling 4~5g and shaped into half-moon. !step 4. Pour water into an oven. After Steam is rising from pot, turn off the burner. !step 5. Cover the bottom of a pot with cooking paper and put shaped into half-moon and steam for 15minutes. !finally, let cool and put the songpyeon on a plate.

Know Korea : Recipe

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The meaning of Chuseok (Hangawi)

Chuseok is one of Korea’s three major holidays, along with Seollal (New Year’s Day) and Dano (the 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar year) and is also referred to as Hangawi (한가위). Han means “big” and gawi means “the ides of August/Autumn” (August 15th according to the lunar calendar is when the full harvest moon appears). Hangawi/Chuseok was the day on which Koreans, an agrarian people throughout most of history, gave thanks to their ancestors for the year’s harvest, and shared their abundance with family and friends. Although the exact origin of Chuseok is unclear, the tradition may be found at ancient religious practices that centered around the moon. The sun’s presence was considered routine, but the full moon that came once a month was considered a special and meaningful event. Therefore, harvest festivities took place on the day of the bright, full moon or August 15 on the lunar calendar system.

Chuseok Customs

Charye (ancestor memorial services)

On Chuseok morning, family members gather at their homes to hold memorial services (called Charye, 차례) in honor of their ancestors. Formal Charye services are held twice a year: during Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) and Chuseok. The difference between the two services is that during Seollal the major representative food is Tteokguk, a rice cake soup, while during Chuseok the major representative foods are freshly harvested rice, alcohol and songpyeon (rice cakes). After the service, family members sit down together at the table to enjoy delicious food.

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Beolcho (clearing the weeds around the grave) and Seongmyo (visiting ancestral graves)

Visiting ancestral graves during Chuseok is known as Seongmyo (성묘). During this visit, family members remove the weeds that have grown around the graves in the summer season, a practice which is called Beolcho (벌초). This custom is considered a duty and expression of devotion and respect for one’s family. On the weekends, about one month prior to the Chuseok holidays, Korea’s highways become extremely congested with families visiting their ancestral graves to fulfill their familial duties. The graves are then visited again during Chuseok.

Ssireum (Korean wrestling) During the match, two competitors face each other in the middle of a circular sandpit and try to pin their opponent using their strength and skills, running through a one on one tournament. The last wrestler left standing after a series of competitions is considered the winner and is named the village’s strongest man, taking home cotton, rice, or a calf as his prize.

Ganggangsullae (Korean circle dance) In this dance, women dressed in Hanbok (traditional Korean clothing) join hands in a circle and sing together on a night when the full harvest moon appears or on Chuseok. There are several stories about its origin. One of the most well-known story says that the dance dates back to the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) when the Korean army used to dress the young women of the village in military uniforms and had them circle the mountains to look like that the Korean military was greater in number than it actually was from the enemy side. The Korean army enjoyed many victories thanks in part to this scare tactic.

Chuseokbim (Chuseok dress)

Bim refers adorning oneself with new clothes for holidays or parties. Broadly speaking, there are two bims: seolbim and chuseokbim. In the past, people adorned themselves with Korean traditional dress, hanbok, but people currently purchase new western clothes or do not prepare bim at all.

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BUSAN RACECOURSE PARK!!This park is located in the 929 Busan Gangseo-gu, Garak-daero. There are a total of six theme park with large sites in Pusan horse racing park. They are Derby Land, Forni Land, Horstory Land, Horse Ireland, Ecoland, Equestrian Park. !!Furthermore, it also consists of variety of programs that both kids and adults can enjoy. It provides an opportunity to get to know horses naturally. !!

This park is equipped with eco-friendly space such as a fountain, lake, chilldren’s programs, many horse riding lessons offered, free eco-park, outdoor theater and bicycle lanes. !!Theme park entrance fee is 2000 won. The opening day of racing is performed throughout the year (close every Monday and Tuesday). March to November operate on Wednesday and Thursday. Horse Competition opens on Friday and Sunday every week. It will be relayed live to the nation. !Further details, contact to (051)901-7114, www.korearacing.wordpress.com (english)!

부산 경마공원은 대규모 부지에 더비랜드, 포니랜드, 호스토리랜드, 호스아일랜드, 에코랜드, 승마랜드로 총 6개의 테마를 가진 공원을 보유하고 있습니다. !아이와 어른! 가족들이 함께 즐길 수 있는 다양한 프로그램이 구성되어 있습니다. 자연스럽게 말과 친숙해질 수 있는 기회를 제공하고, 어린이 승마장, 무료승마강습 등 다양한 프로그램과 생태공원, 분수대, 호수, 야외공연장, 자전거 전용도로들이 친환경적인 공간에서 갖추어져 있습니다. !테마파크의 입장요금은 2000원이며, 경마를 시행하는 날은 연중개방하고 있으며, 평일 3월부터 11월까지 수요일, 목요일만 운영한다고 합니다. 부경경마는 매주 금요일과 일요일에 경주를 전국에 실황 중계하고 있습니다. 매달 월, 화요일은 무휴입니다.

Ha-dong is a city near the famous Mt. Jiri (Jiri-san), about 4 hours drive from Geoje. It has a famous temple

called Ssangye which is more beautiful in Autumn. Nearby is Buril waterfall which listed as 10 best sight in

Jiri-san, 720m above sea level. !There is Bukcheon Festival in Ha-dong between 10-20 September 2014 that aim to show local landscape and

boost agricultural tourism in this region. !route ideas : !

Ssanggyesa > Songnim, Hadong > Samsung Palace, Cheonghak-dong > Hadong-eup or!

Cheonghak-dong > Samsung Palace, Cheonghak-dong > Ssanggyesa > Hadong-eup!

Trips Ideas

VISIT HA-Dong in a Day

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FOLK VILLAGE OF NAKANEUPSEONG

BY STEPHANIE GRIGGS

Join GIC Tour 01. What is this? GIC Tour Club will explore Korea one sight at the time. We will visit all sight-worthy attraction near Geoje. The purpose is to experience Korea while meeting new people and having fun.

02. When do we do it? Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the Month. We will meet at GIC early to start the trip. We will be back again in the early afternoon - it is of course depending on the distance to the sight.

03. How much is it? The cost will depend on the destination and activities. It will cover the transport to the sight, admission fee and Korean Guide (Jo). Profit will be donated to GIC. We will post details, including cots for each destination.

04. How do I sign up? You sign up by accepting the invitation on the FB page or by contacting Martin Bay by sms 01053876053. Can also email gictour@gmail.com Max 12 people each trip.

05. What’s the plan? we will try to follow the itinerary, but last minute changes may mean that we must alter destination and sights. So please be understanding.

GIC LEGAL SERVICE

Provide advice for your needs of : ‣ Documentations (include :

obtaining residence card, driving license, pertinent certificates, registration vehicle purchases, change of address in Korea, reporting International Marriage, Amending employment Documents)

‣ Translations, Interpretations and Notary

‣ Investment ‣ Taxation ‣ Any kinds of personal

issues Contact David YS Hong, paralegal E : giclegalservice@gmail.com Ph: 010-2209-6276 / 055-688-285

free service for the first consulting

but some cases can be charged

Trips Ideas

GIC Tour offers 2 exciting trips for this September. Seats are limited now. Please make your reservation soon to ensure you are listed. Diving in Busan (No-certificate required) Time : 13 September 2014 Cost : 120,000 KRW Departure Time : 8am (duration 6 hours) !River Rafting in Muju Cost : 60,000 KRW Departure time : 8am (duration 8 hours) !Contact : Martin Olldag Bay Mobile : 010-5387-6053 E-mail: MAOBA@dongenergy.dk

Experience the Historical Site of the Folk Village of Nakaneupseong located within a fortress in Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do Province, Korea. Less than 2 hours away by car from Geoje Island which makes this a great 1 Adventure Traveler Expat Day Trip. The fortress has a perimeter of 1,410 meters and is a well preserved Choson Dynasty Village.  You can walk along the fortress wall and see a great view of the village.!

This Folk Village includes nine traditional cultural residences designated with traditional folk material and the other 91 households. The 100 families in this village carry on with their day life in the traditional customs and manners of that time. See the residences plowing the fields, braiding straw for their roofs, and moving about with their daily lives.!

more travel ideas off Geoje Island : www.1adventuretraveler.com!

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Having my son visiting from Scotland, we wanted to show him some of the traditional Korean culture. We asked our sweet Korean adopted daughter Lita to help us out! The last time he visited we went to Seoul...so, it was quite a challenge! No need to worry she excelled in her mission...I have included a small part of the history to give you some knowledge of this little gem.!!Gyeongju is a coastal city in the far south-eastern corner of North Gyeongsang Province in South Korea. It is the second largest city by area in the province after Andong, covering 511 sq miles with a population of 264,091 people. Gyeongju is 230 miles southeast of Seoul, and 34 miles east of the provincial capital, Daegu. To the east lies the coast of the Sea of Japan. Numerous low mountains—outliers of the Taebaek range—are scattered around the city.!!Gyeongju was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla (57 BC – 935 AD) which ruled about two-thirds of the Korean Peninsula between the 7th and 9th centuries. A vast number of archaeological sites and cultural properties from this period remain in the city. Gyeongju is often referred to as "the museum without walls". Many of the historical sites are now

designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO and have helped Gyeongju become one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Korea. !!Places of interest:!> The Wooyang Art Museum, located next to the Hilton Hotel. Exhibitions vary.!> Donggung Wolji ( Anapji Pond ) best viewed in the evening. You have to have your car parked by 9.00pm. The evening we visited there were lots of visitors, so be prepared to arrive early / leave early to avoid the traffic! !> Large buddha at Seokguram Grotto. Though the steps are very steep!!> The grassy tombs of Cheonmachong. They let you visit inside one of them.!!Accomodation: We stayed in The Suites Hotel...clean/tidy, good breakfast and a round of putting to walk of the calories!!!Altogether a lovely weekend...!!Gail Hutchinson Tait !(with a little help from Wikipedia)!

ROADTRIP TO GYEONGJU

Trips Ideas

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~Support the GIC~ Hello everyone, my name is Jo and I’m the founder of the Geoje International Center or GIC for short. We provide variety of programs and events for the community. Many people come to the center to share and care for others.

Geoje has many expat people working. You are the expat people working! And most of you don’t come alone. You come here with your family. Your partners and children… What we at the GIC do is provide a cultural exchange for everyone. Your partners are placed in a foreign country, forced to adapt, and what better way than to come to a place where they can participate in programs and events, be social and be given the opportunity to find a sense of home in Korea? Not just for the partners, but also for you.

We at the GIC strive to give the expat community the chance to live in Geoje with as much ease as possible. We don’t only want your family to come here and leave with a bad image of yet alone Korea, but a positive image of everyone. By everyone I mean so because Geoje isn’t just Korean, it’s a melting pot, a melting pot of different people from all over the world.

The GIC aims to make the center a tool as a home for everyone to share and for everyone to be a part of.

I’m writing this article today, to sincerely ask you for your support in aiding the GIC. We are indeed a non profit organization, and we have so much willingness, not just me, but many other volunteers who want to help make the GIC a home for everyone, but we need your help and support to do it as well.

Please support GIC and look forward to see you all in the center!

GEOJE INTERNATIONAL CENTER PLACE FOR US TO SHARE AND ENJOY

OUR TOGETHERNESS AS A COMMUNITY! !Geoje International Center (GIC) is a non-profit organization promoting intercultural understanding, friendship and cooperation between expats and locals in Geoje.

There are plenty of courses and interest clubs held or organized by GIC. Most of them are required a small donation (big ones also welcome!) to ensure the center is up and running for everyone’s benefits.

You are more than welcome to contribute to GIC by sharing your talent and facilitate a lesson/program, participating in our programs/lessons/clubs, give your time by volunteering for the center or be part of team member (we always need ones!) or simply come to our center and enjoy the place! !GIC is ours, FROM community members FOR community members. !Find us too at our FB page, www.geojeinternationalcenter.com and our blog www.geojeinternationalcenter.tumblr.com

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Reviews

Resto/Cafe

Cafe Promenade !

We love this corner cafe with a few table in the terrace for those who prefers outdoor seating. !

They make their own tasty bread (not sweet), fresh salad and good coffees, among other in the menu. Good price too, not a rip-off. !

Open 7 am - 8.30 pm, location near Big Bear (opposite DSME Ocean Plaza).

Cafe Lemon Table!

This is another popular place to have good meals, burgers. Pizza, Pasta, Salad and Rice at a reasonable price with quite big portion. Nice interiors and can be busy at lunch hours. !

Open daily, 10am-10pm (last order 9pm)!

Address : 554-4, Okpo1-dong, Geoje-Si!

For reservation : 055-688-1273!

Shops

NEW Foreign/World Mart open in Aju-Dong! !

We love its bigger aisles, cleanliness and bright atmosphere here. Compare to previous foreign/world mart in Geoje, this is the most convenient. Fresh fruits also available.!

Located in the main street of Aju-dong (toward Aju temple). This shop offer 5% off for any purchase in September. !

B.Bless, Homeware Shop etc!

Two month’s ago a new shop, called B.bless, opened in Okpo.!

The shop sells all different kinds of things to decorate your home, and it also has some nice crockery for your kitchen. !

After all the rain we've recently had in Okpo I decided to buy some colourful rain boots. I don't have a picture of the boots that I bought , but you can go into the shop and have a look for yourself. !

Directions: start walking from Starbucks to GS-Supermarket and at the Mini-stop go right. Walk on a little bit further and you will find B.bless on your right-hand-side on a corner.!

Business hours of the shop are: 10.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.!

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TIPS

Source : Daegu Compass September 2014

Now you can also get Geoje News printed version at several location around Geoje Island.

Modern Office in Okpo kindly sponsors our Newsletter printed version volume 3 onward.

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From Readers

Many Korean traditions date back centuries (some even to the B.C. era), and the use of the dojang is one of them. A dojang is a personal seal, also called a name chop, that is used to stamp important documents, either in lieu of or in addition to a signature.!

In the past, the seals were used exclusively on important documents (no signature required). And while that’s changed some today, the seals are considered more formal. It is also more traditional for the name chops to have the Hanja characters (Chinese characters) on them, but again having

hangul characters is becoming more common as well.!

Great little gift for people back home. He makes these while you wait, this is the cheapest one and it's 8,000 and for that you get the name stamp, pouch & ink pad. It's all computerized.  !

He is situated in Okpo on  the 58 just a little way down from Starbucks on the opposite side of the road.  !

You can have them made with just the Korean characters or with the English spelling and the Korean characters. !

Making Your Mark (도장, Dojang)

by Pauline Naylor

Service Need Looking for a Puppy Caregiver………… We are looking for someone to walk & feed our 4 month old Golden Retriever puppy during the week whilst we are at work; we live in Jisepo Waterfront just above Dal Komm Coffee shop. !We need someone to pick her up in middle of day and take her for one walk and feed her this should take about 1 hour; she has a lovely nature and is very friendly! !We are offering to pay 15,000 KRW a day or 75,000 KRW a week for 5 days. If you are interested please call Kassy O’Brien on 010 4097 9148

강아지 돌보미를 찾습니다 !▪ 품종 : 골든 리트리버 ▪ 성격 : 매우 순하고 사람 잘 따름 ▪ 나이 : 4개월 ▪ 하실일: 강아지랑 산책하기 (1시간) / 밥 챙겨주기 ▪ 지급액 : 일당 : 15,000원 / 주급(5일 ;월~금) :

75,000원 !▪ 주소 : 지세포 워트프론트 (거제 대명콘도 입구 건너편)

▪ 연락처 : 010-4097-9148 (Kassy O’Brien) “친절하고 강아지 사랑하시는 분 연락주세요”!

Just be careful of these docile looking flying insects.................

On Saturday afternoon this thing was buzzing around my head in the park. I swatted it away with my hand and it stung me. The pain was awful and my finger started to swell. The sting site was a little red dot with a white circle round

and then a white area started to expand. I went to the washroom and ran it under cold water which eased the pain I then squeezed the sting site and a lot of clear liquid came out.

The pain reduced to a throb and my fingers started to swell so I took my rings off. I felt 'off' for the rest of the day.. I woke up at 4 am, my whole hand had swollen and it was extremely itchy. The swelling

went on all morning and went very hard. So of course I Googled it ........ it's a flying Asian Giant Hornet........... gee wiz you can die from these little horrors !!!

Went to the hospital, one consultation, three injections in the bum and a day's antibiotics ................ after an hour the swelling had reduced so I had knuckles again, I was tired and the itching and pain were

still there. This morning the swelling had gone and the itching has nearly gone and it is only painful to the touch.

Go to the doctors/hospital as soon as possible to reduce these symptoms. (Pauline Naylor)

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From Readers

Services Endorsed by Readers!!VETS!1. Dr Sonja at HomePlus B1F at the back near the music shop. Ph 055 680 0975.!

2. Sang -A Clinic; Okpo (If you are travelling down the 58 from Okpo, turn left at the next traffic lights, the vet is located a short way down the road on the left hand side.) Tel: 055 635 6004.!

For more information; please join the page "Geoje Pets" on Facebook.!

ORTHOPEDIC!

Dr Euns Orthopedic clinic ( around the corner from four fishes at Okpo ) is wonderful, I went on Saturday as I have had a lot of pain in my heel, didn't need an appointment, the doctor looked at it , sent me for xrays in the next room, checked them out, diagnosed my problem and sent me upstairs for some wonderful physio therapy, all this cost me 31,000 . Great service indeed.!

Music Lessons in English (Piano/Violin/Viola)!

Lydia is really good in teaching Music for children (and adult too!). Her teaching method is quite flexible to make your child motivated but improve well. Afternoon to evening time. Contact 010-4198-1439. !

Cleaning Service!

Mrs Park has provide cleaning service to many expat families in Geoje and received good reviews. She charges based on your unit size, different charge for vacate/arrival cleaning. Mrs Park and her team are trustworthy people and work efficiently. contact 010-2905-4019 to book. Better to send her text message instead of calling. !

Plumbing!

Charlie (that how he introduce himself) is a fast-working ajussi to fix your plumbing problem. He can speak English to make things a bit easier for you. 010-4856-0425, 633-0486.

I Services Provided by Readers!!Sew-phisticated (made to order sewing creation and private sewing class). !!Make a special occasion even more special by wearing a garment made by yourself! Learn this wonderful skill and make clothes for your family and your kids. You can Learn to make dress, pants, shirts, and more. !Lessons are private, 3 hours a day, once a week in Okpo. Beginners are welcome. Sewing machine and overlocker machine are available for your use. Fabric and sewing materials are availablale in place for sell and we also have many patterns available to choose from. Please contact Tania McIlveen at 010-6497-6773 or PM via my FB Page.!!Babysitter. !

My son Thomas is 16 years old. He would like to be a babysitter. He is very responsible. He speaks French and English. He studies in BIFS in Pusan. !

He is available at 19:00 and more during the week and all day the week-end. The price would be 10,000 Won and more. Telephone: 010-3259-1998!

Email: maillard.tom@gmail.com!

Real Estate for Houston. !

My name is Jean Alper, I live in Okpo & my husband is working for Chevron. We came here from Houston where I am a Real Estate Broker - Owner of Metropolitan Homes. We are professionals working with professionals. !

I have several very knowledgeable and experienced agents working there & they would be happy to advise you, search for suitable properties & guide you through the process. I can be reached by phone 010-2785-8531 or by e-mail alperjean@gmail.com.!

Home-made Catering. !

I enjoy cooking, especially asian food (mainly Indonesian/Malay dishes). I use only fresh ingredients, halal meat and fresh paste, made from scratch for almost every meal I serve. !

Since I cook based on order, please allow about 2 days until it is ready to be picked up/delivered. !

Cooking class available on-request with minimum 5 participants. Interested? please contact : rendangwarisan@gmail.com !

Got one of yours? Want to support a business in Geoje? This section is open for all readers. Send email with your short review to geojenews@gmail.com

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> HomePlus and E-mart Tongyeong closing days in August : Sunday 10th and 24th.

> Sungji-won orphanage in Okpo will appreciate time, funds and gifts from good neighbor like us. Contact Mr. Lee (speaks English) on 010-3204-2432. Location the hill across Mijin Tower Okpo.

> Starting from June 30th, Korea Railway will provide KTX service from Busan directly to Incheon Airport. No more hassle to change train in Seoul station. Total journey approximately 3.5 hours. further details check www.korail.com

> Mr. Han car service and used car sales, car yard in Okpo route 14. New Contact : 010-9321-3214.

WEBSITESCGV Cinemas, D-Cube, Gohyeon

website : http://www.cineinkorea.com/movie/index.php

On the left under Theaters, click on Gyeongsang province. Under CGV theaters, click on Geoje. The day's movies and showtimes are displayed. Use the calendar on the right to find information for other dates.

!The Geoje Expat Guide, created by members of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) at the International School of Koje (ISK), is an excellent source of information about life in Geoje. (isk_pta@iskoje.org)

http://www.iskoje.org/parent-teacher-association-pta.html

Okpo Housewife

http://okpohousewife.wordpress.com

Autour de vous, c’est un petit groupe de Français de divers horizons et de plusieurs sociétés, tous résolus à partager notre temps,

notre expérience et notre connaissance de Geoje pour vous apporter le maximum d’informations et vous proposer des moments conviviaux sur l’ile. Si vous souhaitez nous contacter : autourdevousageoje@gmail.com

http://www.destination-geoje.com

1 Adventure Traveler. (www.1adventuretraveler.com); day trips from Geoje.

Website with Useful information about living in Geoje: http://geojeisland.weebly.com 

!ONLINE SHOP

www.wwoofcsa.com selling local, fresh, organic producst.

www.ezshopkorea.com which basically costco online shop. Delivery to geoje is the same delivery cost as to within Busan and very reasonable. You can order frozen/cool items with a small payment for a cool box.

www.highstreet.co.kr

www.iherb.com

IKEA : www.houseandhome.co.kr , since no official IKEA open yet in Korea (likely first flagstore by the end of 2014), you can order online and they will deliver within a week. Remember you have to assemble yourself.

FACEBOOK PAGE

Geoje Events Geoje Foodies Geoje Fitness Class Geoje Flea Market Geoje Ladies Coffee Morning Geoje Photographers Group Hiking On Geoje Koje-Do Hash House Harriers Learn Korean in Okpo Okpo International Mums PETs our FURRY FRIENDS In Geoje

Useful Information

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