Haps Magazine Issue 19

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Goodbye Madame Butterfly | 18Life of Brian: Aylward on Korea, Comedy & Soju | 20Charlie le Mindu | 24

FEATURES

Let the Games Begin | 28Five Questions: Matt McKay | 29

SPORT

REGULARSEvents: The Big Five | 09The Haps: Word on the Street | 10Korean & World News: In the News | 12Style & Beauty: Hot Stuff | 14Material World | 16Around Town: Scene Makers | 46Tharp On: Summer | 48

DIRECTORY/GUIDESHotel News & Directory | 40Nightlife & Dining Directory | 42Services Directory | 44Area Maps | 44Busan Metro Map | 48

On this page: Charlie le MinduCONTENTS

FOODThe Dish: Half-Baked | 21Patbingsu | 37

TRAVELInternational: Protecting Pachyderms | 30Korea: Yeosu World Expo | 32

We didn’t want to make a big deal about it, but three years ago, Haps was born. Though originally dubbed Haeundae Haps for what I thought was a clever alliteration (and be-cause that’s where I live), it became Busan Haps just before going to press, and then, later, simply Haps. Or, in the Ko-rean lexicon, Hap-su.

Much like this third issue is special to me, the number three holds a certain place of prominence for people on the third planet from the sun. There is the Western belief that “three’s a charm”; Christianity has the Trinity and the three wise men; in Islam, during wudhu, the hands, arms, face and feet are each washed three times; in Hinduism there is the Trimurti of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva; there are three blind mice, three little pigs, Goldilocks and her three bears, Three Mile Island, Three Dog Night, past, present, fu-ture, red, yellow, blue and the love triangle.

According to Pythagoras, the number three, which the Greeks call triad, is the “noblest” of all numbers. This be-cause it is the only number to equal the sum of all the num-bers below it, and the only number whose sum with those below equals the product of them and itself.

On that note, I will close by saying that Haps is the sum of all the people with it, who have made the past three years possible. My sincerest thanks to each and every one of you and you and you.

EDITOR’S LETTERCOMMUNITYSharing Cultures | 34Expat Extracts | 35

MUSICMusic in his Genes | 38Welcome to Rob Rock | 39

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CONTRIBUTORSH Regulars

JORDAN MAMMOJordan arrived in Busan two years ago to teach English. Since then, he’s been fortunate enough to write for publica-tions such as the Wall Street Journal and Kill Screen Magazine.

JEN SOTHAM Jen Sotham hails from New York and has been living in Busan since 2006. Her writ-ing has appeared in magazines, guide-books and anthologies, including Travelers’ Tales: Best Women’s Travel Writing 2008.

CHRIS THARPChris hails from Washington State and has lived in Busan for over six years. When not when banging on a guitar or screaming into a microphone, he likes to write. If you buy him a drink he’ll tell you all about the times he met Kurt Cobain, but you probably already know the story.

CHRISTY SWAINA fashion-loving girl, this Kiwi would like to divide her time between Paris and Milan, but for now she’ll settle for Busan, browsing the vintage stores of Seomy-eon or the High St. of Nampo-dong.

JAMES TURNBULLSince coming to Korea in 2000, James has become widely known for his high-ly respected blog The Grand Narrative. He lives in Busan with his wife and two daughters, Alice and Elizabeth.


Events & Culture

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THE TEN TENORSJUNE 17TH

Australian musical ensemble the Ten Tenors are a rock-opera touring group who push the boundaries of the classical genre and the definition of a tenor. Sets pit songs from Queen, AC/DC and Meatloaf alongside native Australian tunes, and they have performed at many major venues like London’s Royal Albert Hall, the Sydney Opera House, The Shrine Auditorium and Pantages Theater in Los Angeles. They’ve put out 11 CDs over the years and tour on average about 250 shows a year, so this is one you might not want to miss. They are performing at the Busan Cul-tural Center on June 17 at 5 p.m., with tickets ranging from 60,000 to 120,000 won. tickets: @ interpark.co.kr or 1544-1555

JISAN VALLEY ROCK FESTIVALJULY 27TH - 29TH

Now regarded as one of the most antici-pated events in the summer, the festival enters its fourth year with an incredible lineup of music that takes place at the Jisan Valley Ski Resort in Icheon, Gyeong-gi Province. Radiohead, The Stone Roses and Elvis Costello and the Imposters will headline the three-day, eco-friendly festi-val this year, though there are many other notable Western acts including Owl City, Beady Eye, M. Ward, James Blake, plus many of Korea’s best indie, rock and bal-lad performers. valleyrockfestival.mnet.com

BORYEONG MUD FESTIVAL JULY 14TH - 24TH

One of the biggest international festi-vals of the year on the peninsula, the Bo-ryeong Mud Festival is held at Daecheon Swimming Beach in Boryeong City. With its unique shell-powered sandy beach, it allows you to swim and massage with a mudpack at the same time. There are plenty of activities, including mud wres-tling, a mud king contest, mud fireworks and mud sliding to go with the beautiful nature that surrounds the city. It’s possi-bly the most fun you’ll ever have getting muddy in your life.www.mudfestival.or.kr

CHINATOWN CULTURAL FESTIVAL JUNE 22ND - 24TH

Entering its ninth year, the Busan Chi-natown Special Zone Cultural Festival brings a taste of Asia’s largest country to Choryang, Dong-gu, across from Busan Station. Street performances, ex-hibitions, food and plenty of musical performances are on offer at the three-day festival which is the biggest gath-ering of the Chinese community in the city each year.For more information in Korean and Chinese, you can visit their website at www.chinatown-f.com

CROATIAN PIANIST MAKSIM MRVICA JULY 9TH

Croatian-born Maksim Mrvica has released nine albums since 1999 for such labels as EMI, and has built his reputation interna-tionally playing “classical crossover” mu-sic. He is certainly dedicated: when war broke out in 1991, both Mrvica and his music teacher were undeterred by the sur-rounding chaos and continued to train. Mrvica entered in, and won, his first ma-jor competition in Zagreb in 1993 at only 18 years old. He will be at the Busan Cul-tural Center for one show only July 9. Tick-ets range from 55,000won to 99,000won. For more info call, 02-6292-9370

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WORD ON THE STREETH Regulars

BUSAN NAMED HOST OF 2012 ASIAN SERIESSouth Korean baseball has established itself in the eyes of the world in both Olympics and in the World Baseball Classic. Now the country gets a shot to host Asia’s premiere baseball event in Busan.

The Asia Series will run November 8 through 11, and will feature representative clubs from Korea, Japan, Australia, Taiwan and China battling it out at Sajik Stadium, home of the Lotte Giants. Busan beat out Seoul and Incheon late last month to earn the right to host the event for the first time on peninsula.

The tournament began in 2005 and was hosted in Japan for four consecutive years before difficulties in 2009 and 2010 forced the series to be scaled back. But last year, the series got back on track and Taiwan was host to the first non-Japanese club cham-pion, the Samsung Lions. The underdog Lions pulled off an upset, defeating the heav-ily favored SoftBank Hawks from Fukuoka, Japan.

An official of Busan City said, “To successfully host the 2012 Asia Series in Busan, we plan to give full support to and actively promote the Asia Series. We expect Busan citizens’ renowned passion for baseball to reach new heights during the Asia Series.”

As host, the Giants get a pass to the tournament, so we could possibly see the first championship come to Busan since Lotte last won the Korean Series 20 years ago. And that’s a party you do not want to miss!

SUPER SKETCH RETURNSDescribed as a “hookup” between artists and musicians,” Su-per Sketch brings together art and music through the prism of a special concept or theme that allows partygoers to enjoy an extrasensory audio-visual experience. Both the art and the music is live, which adds to the feeling that you’re actually part of the art itself.

At Super Sketch, the audience is treated to a mashup of high-energy live music performances while live visual art is projected onto overhead screens simultaneously. The effect is almost hal-lucinogenic. Everywhere you look, there’s something to feast your eyes and ears on.

Along with the music and visuals, Super Sketch parties also feature a craft market where various artists’ works are on display and sold. The Super Sketch also offers screen printing services and individual artists to create promotional work, as well as cus-tom embroidery services.Super Sketch takes place July 23 at Fabric in Kyungsung. Advance tickets are 16,000won and 20,000won at the door. For more info, check out: www.supercolorsuper.com

LIONS ROAR INTO BUSANBEXCO and Lotte Hotel will play host to one of the largest events to ever hit Busan on the convention circuit. Upwards of 50,000 attend-ees from over 120 countries are expected to descend on Busan for the meeting of the Lions Club, whose members span all demo- graphics from business to politics. Highlighting the event will be a speech from Dr. Margaret Chan, di-rector-general of the World Health Organization, as well as number of other presenters and booths laid out across BEXCO’s massive convention floor. Some of the key events include the Membership Key Awards Ice Cream Social, the International Show, Melvin Jones Fellows Luncheon and the Leo Lion Summit. For more info, you can check out the official website at www.lions2012.com


Community & Living

MAYOR’S CUP SURFING COMPETITIONThe sand and sea of Haeundae beach will once again be teeming with international surfers looking to take the trophy at this year’s Mayor’s Cup, June 29 through July 1. Last year, due to a miscommunication between city officials and the beach patrol, the competition was actually cut short for fear of safety concerns because the waves were too high! Granted, there was a typhoon off the coast, but still, the news went viral around the world. That’s been ironed out and the event is set to take place with professional surfers coming in from Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia and Japan to compete with local Korean and expat surfers. Cheryl Kim, from Kai Surfshop in Gwangan-li, a co-sponsor of the event, is excited about this year’s competition. “We are all very optimistic that this year’s competition will cement Korea’s position as a surf destination in Asia.” For more info you can visit www.ksasurf.org or email Cheryl at [email protected]

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?Sixteen European nations will vie for the crown in the 14th Eu-ropean Championships for football. The tourney is being co-hosted for the first time by Poland and Ukraine in eight host cities. Spain will be looking to defend their 2008 victory and are making a strong push to add more hardware to their im-pressive resume, though Germany has the title for most cham-pionships with three. The games start well into the night due to the time difference, but if you can’t make it out to the pub to watch, you can always try to catch it online with English com-mentary, or locally, which will be shown on KBS N Sports.

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IN THE NEWSH Regulars

STARBUCKS PRICES CLOSER TO THE STARSYou may not have noticed, but Starbucks Korea added 300 won onto 32 of its drinks on May 7. In a statement, Starbucks reps cited rising rent and milk prices, as well as inflation generally, as causes for the inevitable price hike, which perhaps not coin-cidentally included the company’s five best-selling drinks (the americano, cafe latte, caramel macchiato, cafe mocha and green tea frappuccino). To its credit, Starbucks also marked down a dozen or so beverages by 100 or 200 won, but almost all of them are totally unpopular. (Lavender Earl Grey, anyone?)

The coffee giant’s decision followed a similar move by Caffe Bene, the ROK’s most ubiquitous coffee chain, though this price jump has yet only affected its most popu-lar location in Gangnam, Seoul; however, with Starbucks paving the way, customers worry that Bene and others will follow suit. Holly’s Coffee, Angel-in-Us and The Coffee Bean have specifically made no comment as of yet, and the Fair Trade Commission will reveal by July whether or not collusion is suspected. (To be honest it’s likely not, and moreover note that the last time Starbucks Korea raised its prices was over two years ago, on New Year’s Day, 2010, when, again, their most popular drinks’ prices were in-flated by – you guessed it – 300 won.)

POLL: KOREANS WANT ALPHABET DAY OFFFrom 1945 until 1991, Hangul Day (recall that hangul is the Korean alphabet, created by King Sejong in the 15th century) was a working holiday – October 9 to the ROK meant no school, no banks, just linguistic and perhaps even lexicographical parties all day long. But in 1991, under pressure from major companies to increase working days, the government renounced the holiday’s official status, and it now rests as a minor gov-ernment press release accompanied by a relatively insignificant park parade.

But according to a nationwide poll conducted in mid-April, 84% of Korean citizens want Hangul Day to return to its former glory and, importantly, they want another day off. No word yet on whether the numbers will have any tangible effect, but the fact that the numbers are 8% higher than the same poll taken last year is telling.

PRINCESS DI LIVES ONIN THE QUEENUntil October 21, if you’re in London, you can spy a Korean artist’s composite of Queen Elizabeth II that is taller than Sha-quille O’Neal (at roughly 7’3”) and wider than an average American is tall (near 6’). Using 1,106 tiny images of the late Prin-cess Diana, Mokwon University art pro-fessor Kim Dong-yoo, 47, has constructed an impeccable work of art that is being included in the National Portrait Gal-lery’s ongoing exhibit, “The Queen: Art & Image”. His piece, “Elizabeth vs. Diana”, marks the only inclusion by an Asian artist in the exhibition of 60 artworks.


Korean & World News

DEAD BABY SKIN? I JUST WANTED DRUGS! In a widely reported story from early May, South Korean border security guards discovered hundreds of smuggled drugs con-taining the burnt, powdered flesh of chopped-up dead babies from China. It’s the latest in a total of roughly 17,450 such cap-sules, disguised as stamina boosters, which have been continu-ally unearthed since last August. But what’s a South Korean gov-ernment to do? Aside from “strengthening security measures”, a broad term at best, there’s little they can do – Seoul wants to keep things diplomatic with Beijing, which has been desper-ately trying to crack down on the issue privately, so there’s no finger-pointing yet. In fact, the whole dilemma is disturbingly quiet – the individuals smuggling the capsules were let off the hook on the grounds that their quantities were too small or they were legitimately hoaxed, and in the year that this has been go-ing on, nobody’s reported being sick from the dead baby skin bacteria. The worst that can be said is that the whole situation is just really, really icky.

HERE WE GO AGAIN: FTA TALKS BEGIN WITH CHINA, JAPANIn the aftermath of the much-debated US Free Trade Agree-ment, discussions began May 13 between South Korea, Japan and China to form an economic pact of their own. The de-tails so far are positive but foggy – really, it’s all just talk – yet the FTA idea remains a decidedly smart move for the three most influential Northeast Asian countries. In 2009, for ex-ample, Japan and China made up over 30% of South Korea’s total international trade.

But the unfolding of this story won’t be easy. Among the slew of squabbles include Japan calling for more openness than perhaps China is willing to provide, and the fact that both SK and Japan are suspicious of importing Chinese agricultur-al goods. With luck and patience, the three titans can come to an unprecedented economic agreement this year, which would be doubly beneficial for discussions surrounding that ever-looming topic, North Korea.

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HOT STUFFH Regulars

2. TREND: RUFFLES STYLE: Sweet or sexy, floral prints or block colors, bandeau tops

BODY TYPE: Adds volume to a small bust or slim hips

Floral ribbon trimmed bandeau

[2012’S TOP BIKINI TRENDS]

1. TREND: RETROSTYLE: High waists, halter necks, polka dots, floral/tropical prints

BODY TYPE: Accentuate/Exaggerate your curves

Red polka dot halter bikini

4. TREND: ANIMAL PRINT STYLE: Leopards and snakes and peacocks - oh my!

BODY TYPE: Any.

Snakeskin halter bikini

5. TREND: ONE SHOULDER STYLE: Taking the lead from the one shoulder, asymmetrical dress

BODY TYPE: Not very supportive so generally for smaller busts

One shoulder petal bikini

3. TREND: METALLIC STYLE: Cutouts, straps, daring cuts, sheen rather than sparkle

BODY TYPE: Definitely for the body-confident, athletic, sporty

Metallic snakeskin ruched bikini with halter strap


Style & Beauty

BEACH BEAUTY ESSENTIALS

HAIR: TEATREE MINTHeat and humidity is a pretty nasty com-bo when it comes to your hair — not to mention the drying effects of salt water. Do your locks a favor and try the Orga-nix Teatree Mint hair care range this summer. While hydrating and balancing this range will also strengthen and nour-ish your sun-ravaged tresses and scalp.

Available from Olive Young beauty stores around the city.

BRONZER: BRUSH ON BRONZENot a fan of the pale and interesting look? Brush on summer with shimmering pearl powder beads courtesy of The Body Shop’s Brush on Bronze. Brighten your complexion and add some summer glow with this natural, light-diffusing bronzer. Layer it on your face, cheeks and décolletage with a soft brush to achieve your desired look. Avail-able in bronze and pink tones.

SUNSCREEN: NEUTROGENA ULTRA SHEERSPF moisturizer is an everyday essen-tial at any time of the year for guys and gals, but it’s time to ramp things up a notch. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Complete UV Moisture combines SPF 50+ with a lightweight, non-shiny, non-sticky fluid that is so smooth you can even use it as a makeup base. Try the original formula or the sheer tint as a foundation alter- native. Available from all the big marts and Olive Young.

LIPS: CHA CHA TINTIf you haven’t tried a lip and cheek stain, this summer is the perfect time to start. Lip-glosses and blush are a great option for color, but when you’re on the beach with hair and sand flying, sticky lips are a recipe for disaster. Cha Cha Tint from Benefit provides the perfect sun-kissed hue of mango for hours of smudge-proof beauty. Available from Benefit counters at department stores or online.

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MATERIAL WORLDH Regulars

LOGITECH PURE-FI ANYWHEREThe market is brimming with a variety of portable speaker systems running the gamut from too flimsy, to too small, to downright crappy sound. While slightly hefty for being portable at 13x3.6x1.6 inches and 1.6 lbs., the sound and the stur-dy build of the Pure-Fi Anywhere make it worth the little extra space in your bag to get it to the beach. Another great feature is the long battery life of up to 10 hours on a rechargeable battery, which features a battery level indicator to eliminate surprises. An included travel case protects and stores the speakers, remote, and stream-lined AC adapter. If you don’t have an iPhone or an iPod to plop down into the dock, there is a plug-in jack feeding into the four-speaker system. The Pure-Fi Anywhere comes with a remote control as well, which makes it great to use around the house if your studio is short on space. You can pick one up for around 150,000 won bucks on Gmarket or at most chain electronics dealers.

CANON POWERSHOT A2400 ISGetting a camera that is compact in size with quality shots is often akin to expecting a summer six pack when McDelivery is the most worn button on your speed dial - usu-ally, it ain’t gonna happen. And while the Canon PowerShot A2400 IS is not the camera that will win you the Pulitzer for photojournalism, it will perform very nicely for those everyday moments around town, on the beach or in the nightclub, where shots are just as clear. And it’s all roughly 150,000 won.

The A2400 IS also features Smart AUTO which automatically detects scenes by as-sessing various factors in both the background and the subject. Detected scenes are analyzed using 32 predefined shooting situations. Smart AUTO also features Ad-vanced Subject Detection, which allows the camera to quickly detect and track non-human moving subjects like animals and vehicles. It sports a 5x zoom, 16-megapixel CCD sensor and a sharp, optically-stabilized lens. There is a separate button for easy moviemaking, though the video performance is a little lacking at only 720, but, once again, at such a cheap price the A2400 IS offers more than enough to make it your go-to, take anywhere, not-too-broken-hearted-if-you-lose-it camera.

APPTASTIC! GREAT KOREAN APPS

KOREA NEWS. A one-stop source for news about Korea, this app, put together by The Missing Lynx, combs various news sources in real-time. It also allows you to share your favorite stories via Facebook, Twitter or email. You can personalize the news tabs in your app and read par-ticular topics of interest, as well as read content offline from the last time you downloaded.

TEMPLESTAY KOREA. This app, put to-gether by the Jogye Order of Buddhism, allows you to experience Korean Buddhist monastic life. The menu bar offers up five options: “What is Templestay?”, “Eti-quette,” “Temple Information”, a “Gallery” and “About Templestay”. It comes with telephone numbers, websites and loca-tions of temple stay options around the country all in one easy-to-navigate app.

지하철-JIHACHUL, KOREA SUBWAY ROUTE MAP. A very handy little app that gives you all the maps of each city’s subway system as well as a timetable, transfer information and an area guide. You can use your iPhone’s location services feature and the app will direct you to the nearest subway. It also fea-tures multi-language support with Eng-lish, Korean and Japanese, as well as real- time user reviews about the area nearby the station.

KOREAN TRADITIONAL PERCUSSION. Though somewhat poorly put together and lacking in quality sound, this app samples several traditional instruments and allows you to play them simultane-ously. If your friend has the same app, you can get a little jam session going or you can listen to a prerecorded tune by Kore-an fusion band Oriental Express. The app is free and is available in both the Ameri-can and Korean iTunes store.


Gadgets & Gear

The most - uh - noteworthy thing about the Galaxy Note is its almost irresponsi-bly huge screen. It comes in at 5.3 inch-es diagonally and, I’m telling you, this is exactly how big a smartphone screen should be. No longer am I straining my eyes to read blogs and news articles. You-Tube is no longer an exercise in absurdity. The real estate in hand is comforting and just right. Not only that, but the AMOLED screen with 1280x800 resolution makes everything - from sharp fonts to HD vid-eo - jump from the page with a clarity I didn’t even get on my laptop, let alone any phone I’ve ever had. The best part is that giant screen really doesn’t affect the battery life much. I’m out of my apart-ment 11 hours a day, and it’s rare that my Note dies before I can get home to re-place the battery.

However, that screen leads to some pretty sizable compactness issues. While you fit the thing into the pocket of a pair of jeans, you’re going to have a pretty ob-noxious bulge in your pants. And that’s without a case. Frankly, I’m dreading hav-ing to carry the thing around once sum-mer hits. I might have to start wearing cargo pants for the first time since 2007.

A great feature is how goddamn fast the thing is. I got a relatively cheap 4G plan from U+, and that combined with the Note’s 1.5Ghz processor to produce some of the fastest browsing I’ve ever done - even on U+’s mediocre network. Web pages load almost as fast as I think of them. I’ve stopped using my laptop because, honestly, this phone browses faster than the Internet hooked up to my apartment. It’s at least twice as fast as my previous Galaxy S II.

Of course, the Note is an Android device, and the apps look simply awesome. The included stylus is great if you’re as addict-ed to Draw Something as I am.

Other recommended apps include: Pulse to utilize all that text screen real-es-tate, Dolphin Browser HD for the fastest mobile internet experience on the plan; StumbleUpon for the fastest and most ef-ficient waste of time you’ll ever have, and Google Drive because the screen is hon-estly large enough that writing papers and setting up spreadsheets becomes painless.

Hell, I just wrote this whole review on my Note alone.by Peter Starr Northrop

NOTE’D [SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE REVIEW]

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HSocialISSUE

As any parent can attest, your sex life is never going to be the same again after having children.

First, because utter sleep deprivation saps the libidos of even the most amorous of parents, while women also have their bodies screaming, “Focus on this kid!” to contend with. Spon-taneous acts of passion become even more difficult as curi-ous, wandering children don’t respect closed doors. (Hint: turn on the Dis-ney Channel.) And even at night, once they’re finally – mercifully – asleep, they always seem to wake up at the worst possible moment.

Yeah, I’m thinking of that scene with Miranda from Sex and the City. And I as-sure you, it’s not quite so funny the 10th time it happens to you.

Yet despite the difficulties, most West-ern parents want to, expect to and do ultimately get their sex lives back. Many Korean parents, in contrast, do not. Get to know some and you might be surprised at what you hear: one couple in our last apartment building, for instance, recently let slip that they indulged them-selves a few times back in the summer of 2010; after all, the World Cup was on. Another friend said she finds once a month with her husband excessive. And so on.

None of them considered this out of the ordinary.While definitive statistics are hard to come by, a 2006 survey

by Bayer Healthcare found that as many as one in five Korean

marriages were sexless. What’s more, most of those didn’t in-volve elderly couples; rather, as author Kim Young-hee writes in her 2009 book Why Me? about her experiences as a marriage counselor, the majority are in their 30s and 40s.

Seeking an explanation, but finding little information avail-able in English, I turned to journalist Sumie Kawakami’s 2007

book Goodbye Madame Butterfly: Sex, Marriage and the Modern Japanese Woman, as I’d heard that things were very similar there.

You can imagine my frustration, then, reading in the introduction that an ex-planation of this specific topic would have to wait for another book. But, conducted with the aim of investigat-ing then-recently emerging narratives of sex-starved housewives in the Japa-nese media, I was still compelled by the interviews of wives, divorcees, single parents, single women and even a male “sex volunteer”.

One reason is their realism. Mirroring the lack of passion in their own lives, interviewees’ stories often meander on with no sense of direction or purpose, nor end with any resolution. This can be exasperating, but it also draws out empathy, as the sto-ries feel very true to life.

Another is how, despite the stories’ diversity, you realize they have several common themes. Most striking is the number of interviewees that mention effectively never seeing their hus-

ONE COUPLE IN OUR LAST APARTMENT

BUILDING, FOR INSTANCE, RECENTLY LET SLIP THAT THEY

INDULGED THEMSELVES A FEW TIMES BACK IN THE SUMMER OF 2010; AFTER ALL, THE WORLD

CUP WAS ON.

WITH LITTLE IN THE LITERARY CANON DELVING INTO THE SEX LIVES OF MARRIED KOREAN COUPLES, JAPANESE AUTHOR SUMIE KAWAKAMI’S

2007 BOOK OFFERS WESTERN READERS AT LEAST A LITTLE INSIGHT.

GOODBYE MADAME BUTTERFLYBY JAMES TURNBULL ILLUSTRATION BY MATT FERGUSON


bands for most of the week, and/or sleeping with their children in a separate room. (Later, of course, they can sound very naïve upon discovering that their husbands have found female com-panionship elsewhere - not just for sex.) Such separate lives are a natural consequence of notoriously long working hours - a relic of the old salaryman system, crucially something both Ja-pan and Korea share.

Also shared is how few females participate in the workforce, especially young mothers. (Indeed, Korea has the lowest rate in the OECD.) The interviewees tend to resolve to lead their own lives, only to quickly realize that their lack of job skills and ex-perience would likely (and, in one case, does) bring financial destitution if they divorced their husbands.

In turn, some of the book’s women stoically decide to remain in a loveless marriage for the sake of their children’s and their own futures, sometimes seeking male companionship for themselves. But it’s not just those contemplating divorce: Jap-anese women in general, or at least those in this book, seem much more pragmatic than their Western counterparts when it comes to men and marriage. One woman rejected the man she loved as she worried that his weak heart would leave their chil-dren without a father; it was only then that she “started to real-ize that love and marriage were two different things.” Similarly, once I hit my early-30s, a number of Korean friends my age suddenly decided it was time for them to get married, deemed their loving boyfriends of many years unsuitable, dumped them, joined one of numerous marriage agencies, found a new partner and married him… all in four weeks.

Only now, because of Kawakami’s book, are such attitudes fi-nally beginning to make sense to me.

Yet, Goodbye does have its flaws. For instance, in one 17-page interview, a woman meets someone, marries and divorces in fewer than five of those, somewhat strange for a book about sex and marriage. Meanwhile, curiously unmentioned are things like Japanese couples’ mistrust of the contraceptive pill and relying on condoms and the withdrawal method instead, not as insignificant as it may sound. Finally, one huge oversight is not explaining that joint-custody of children is rare in Japan (as it is in Korea) and that full custody is often automatically awarded to fathers. The absence of this in the reading makes it difficult for foreign readers to fully appreciate interviewees’ dilemmas about divorce.

And if that was needed, then in turn more information about Japan’s economic context was needed, and so on. Combined with an empty, unsatisfied feeling from many interviews, the book would have done better to raise these in a large exposi-tory chapter. But nevertheless, it still stands as an indispens-able purchase for anyone interested in modern Japanese or Korean society.

James Turnbull’s popular blog, The Grand Narrative, discusses Korean sociology through gender, advertising, and popular cul-ture, and has become one of the leading Internet sources on those topics, with mentions in Time Magazine, The Washington Post and Jezebel.

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LIFE OF BRIAN: AYLWARD ON KOREA, COMEDY AND SOJU

COME TO KOREA, BECOME A COMEDIAN, HEAD BACK HOME A STAR. NOT THE AVERAGE STORYLINE FOR A FORMER ESL GRUNT FROM CANADA, BUT BRIAN AYLWARD IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE GUY.

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or many of us, Korea is just too damn much fun. We live fast and hard and wild and keep responsibility at an arm’s length, putting it off until the eventual migration home, where we skulk back into the con-fines of ‘real life’ and go about finishing that gradu-

ate degree, buying a house and getting a civilized job. In other words: Squaresville.

Newfoundland native Brian Aylward, however, chose a dif-ferent path. Sure, he put in his time teaching ESL here on the peninsula and partied harder than 100 ajeosshis, but when he felt Canada pull him back, he heeded the call, eschew-ing grad school and that job in HR in favor of a much more solid, traditional career choice: he became a professional stand-up comedian.

Aylward actually began doing comedy here in the Land of the Morning Calm, where, on a bet, he stepped up to the mic for the first time in 2005. He went on to start Stand Up Seoul in 2009 and wrote a humor column for Groove Magazine.

Things blossomed from there. In 2010, he was the runner-up in the Hong Kong International Comedy Festival and, since re-turning to Canada, he was named “Halifax’s Funniest” in 2011, was the Newfoundland winner of the 2011 Yuk Yuk’s Great Canadian Laugh Off, and was a finalist at 2011 XM Radio’s Canada’s Top Comic. Brian has pe formed in festivals around the world, and has also been featured on CBC Television, CBC Ra-dio’s Laugh Out Loud and XM Radio’s Laugh Attack.

I recently talked with him about his upcoming Asia tour and return to Korea.

DO YOU FEEL LIKE A PROUD PAPA COMING BACK TO KOREA ON TOUR AND SEEING HOW MUCH COMEDY IS GOING ON? Absolutely. I can’t wait to get back and see old faces and lots of new ones. I remember being the only English-speaking comic in Seoul and telling jokes and stories on stage at Ole Stompers on Hooker Hill, after midnight, between metal bands. Stand Up Seoul is going strong and I love that. Can’t wait to be back. The Ha-Ha Hole in Busan. Beauty. The expat community in South Korea is incredible. North Korea, not so much. I love those South Korean streets. Korea and my comedy career are intertwined.

DESCRIBE YOUR LAMEST GIG.It was at an art gallery in Seoul. It was called “The Passport

Show”— bringing awareness to human rights and a declaration of universal citizenship. The place had a Picasso. I get there and onstage is a man, a North Korean defector, who is telling stories and describing horrific things he endured or witnessed, while using pantomime (...torture, hangings, decapitations, eating corn kernels out of cow shit, etc.) while it was being translated for a stunned crowd in a small room of about 40 people. After the North Korean man stopped speaking, the host went up on stage and says, in his Belgian accent: “Ladies and gentleman, sometimes the world can be a very cruel place. That is why we need comedy. Everybody, say hello to Brian Aylward.”

DESCRIBE YOUR BEST GIG. A 49-minute headline set at Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club in Halifax, Nova Scotia. I was happy enough with it that it validated my hard work up to that point and it was a moment where I truly realized that I can do this for a living.

IF YOU COULD INTRAVENOUSLY INJECT HAM, WOULD YOU? Yup. Even into my toes, if necessary. Until both feet looked like ham loaves. Then, I would invite my family over, put my feet up on the table and say, “Enjoy.”

DO YOU HAVE ANY GOOD OBSERVATIONAL JOKES ABOUT AIRLINE FOOD? Airplane food tastes like relationship jokes.

CAN YOU EAT KIMCHI WITH CHOPSTICKS? I eat kimchi with my fingers, like a Japanese savage.

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF SOJU? It was needed to wash down the dog.

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF GUYS WHO DATE KOREAN GIRLS WHO SPEAK NO ENGLISH? I think it’s great. Relationships are about communication and how you handle money. So, dating an English alphabet-chal-lenged Korean woman while on the run from responsibility is a perfect recipe for romance. Plus, being called “handsome” 38 times a day is great for any man’s self-esteem, right?

No. Dating an attractive Korean woman who is English-alpha-bet challenged is like dating a hot retard.

CANADA DAY IS COMING UP. WHY SHOULD CANADIANS CELEBRATE?Canadians should not celebrate Canada Day because Ameri-cans might find out that we have something of worth up here and then they will murder us.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR PEOPLE WHOSE FRIENDS TELL THEM THAT THEY’RE FUNNY AND SHOULD BE A COMIC?I tell them to practice by crying while looking into a hotel bath-room mirror.

WHY IS IT THAT 90 PERCENT OF HECKLERS ARE WOMEN? Because the spotlight is like a bug light for dumb, drunk chicks.

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN FIVE YEARS? 2017? That’s far into the future brother. By then, there will be a female US President, Magic Johnson will be dead, and Filipinos will be the tallest race of humans on earth. Brian Aylward will play two intimate gatherings in Busan, at Haeun-dae Sharky’s on June 29 and HQ Kyungsung on June 30. Both shows start at 10 p.m. and are 10,000 won at the door.

Check out his website at www.brianaylward.com or follow him on Twitter at @AylwardBrian

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CHARLIE LE MINDUBY CHRISTY SWAIN PHOTOGRAPHY BY ZOE HITCHEN

CHARLIE LE MINDU MIGHT BE VIEWED AS A YOUNGSTER IN THE FASHION WORLD, BUT THE IMPACT OF HIS WORK IN THE FIELD OF HAUTE COIFFURE IS ALREADY A THING OF LEGEND. FOLLOWING HIS RECENT VISIT TO BUSAN’S PRÊT-À-PORTER FASHION WEEK, LE MINDU TALKED WITH HAPS ABOUT TV STARDOM, PLASTIC SURGERY, KOREAN FASHION AND HIS MOST NOTORIOUS CLIENT — LADY GAGA.

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o say 26-year-old Charlie le Mindu has a certain je ne sais quoi is like saying Lady Gaga has a flair for the subtle. The French-born, London-based designer has already made a name for himself as a man of extremes thanks to his unique fusion of coiffure and couture, as well as his controversial methods of displaying his vi-

sion. Some of his most noteworthy pieces include nude models drenched in blood, headwear crafted from dead rodents and pieces made from 100% human hair sculpted and manipulated into elaborate designs.

However, le Mindu doesn’t create pieces solely to shock - he designs to evoke a reaction. As he told Haps in a recent inter-view, for him, it’s part of the process. “I just think when people come to my show I want extreme reactions, I prefer them to hate it or to love it. I don’t think hav-ing naked models is shocking at all; everyone has seen someone naked before. At least, I hope so.”

And really, is it that shocking to see a naked woman in the world of fashion? Even at shows by design-ers as staid as Calvin Klein or Michael Kors, one sees nipples or buttocks making an appearance on the run-way. What is truly shocking is if nu-dity is used to objectify or degrade the subject and that clearly isn’t le Mindu’s motivation.

Recently, at his Couture Fashion Week exhibition at the Cartier Insti-tute in Paris, he used two plus-size nude models. “They were amazing!” he exclaims. “I don’t think anyone was shocked by it, and it wasn’t the point. My point is to create beautiful and interesting images, and it worked.”

To this point in his journey, nothing about le Mindu’s life has been ordinary. He started his career as a prodigy at the French Hair Academy at the astonishing age of 13 and later moved to Berlin seeking new adventures. Initially, he struggled to survive financially before deciding to ask bars and clubs if he could cut hair in their venues at night. He began at iconic gay pub Barbie Deinhoff by snipping and styling club patrons, developing his

technique and style; from there, the Pop-up Salon was born. He took the Pop-up Salon on the road and toured the clubs

of Europe, eventually establishing himself in East London. He still enjoys doing pop-ups at festivals and shows and has just opened his own salon in Urban Retreat at the illustrious Harrods department store in London.

Along the way, le Mindu has established a long list of celebrity clients including the B52s, Jodie Harsh, Carrie Mundane, Peach-es and, most infamously, Lady Gaga. Having worked with sev-eral high-profile photographers and filmmakers, he now styles for Vogue and has managed create an avant-garde and refresh-ingly irreverent vision by integrating hair into fashion, which has established him as a pioneer in the field of haute coiffure, all by the current age of 26.

So, who or what moves a man like this? According to Monsieur le Mindu, he is most influenced by “older” icons, such as Cher, Iggy Pop and John Waters - “They lived more, they teach me and show me more” - as well as lesser-known stars like Dia-manda Galas, Nina Hagen and Ange-lyne, an American model and actress who ostensibly became a Hollywood icon by purchasing billboards and advertising herself.

Conversely, he is also inspired by a number of new and unique perform-ers from the present, citing Canadian artist, musician and music video di-rector Claire Boucher (a.k.a Grimes), British singer-songwriter and actress Rita Ora, American rapper and lyri-

cist Azealia Banks (formerly known as Miss Bank$) and French electro musician Orion Bouvier of Kap Bambino fame. However, when asked who he would like to dress next, Cher stands apart from the rest: “She is the queen!” he says, enthusiastically.

This juxtaposition between past and present is clear in his recent collection for Fall/Winter 2012, which he presented at Busan’s own Prêt-à-Porter show at BEXCO in April. Charl’ de Jouy is described as 1930s futurism - art deco-inspired shapes, cropped jackets, pencil skirts, straight legged trousers, toile de jouey fabrics and a lilac and black palette.

TI JUST THINK WHEN PEOPLE COME TO MY SHOW I WANT

EXTREME REACTIONS, I PREFER THEM TO HATE IT OR TO LOVE IT. I DON’T

THINK HAVING NAKED MODELS IS SHOCKING AT ALL; EVERYONE HAS SEEN SOMEONE NAKED BEFORE.

AT LEAST, I HOPE SO.


As always, his ninth collection features garments and accesso-ries crafted from 100% natural, human hair. The highlight of the show (pictured) was a floor-length evening gown braided from thousands of strands of lilac-tinted hair, which Lady Gaga was recently spotted wearing in Hong Kong. Why lilac? “Lilac - it’s a color that I love… It can be old-fashioned like a grandmoth-er’s blue rinse, but also all my young clients love it at the mo-ment, like dip-dye purple or lilac hair. I think it’s such a strong color, but very soft at the same time. I always like to work with opposites and extremes.”

Speaking of opposites and extremes, it is difficult to talk about Charlie le Mindu without mentioning Lady Gaga. Ever since her emergence, she’s been making waves as much for her fashion choices as for her music, so it seemingly natural that Gaga and le Mindu might gravitate towards one another. While he has worked with various high profile musicians, his association with the queen of shock pop is the one that has given him maximum exposure. “I always like to work with celebrities and singers. I just think Gaga is kinda perfect from what she chooses in my collections, but I love doing bespoke pieces for her as I can re-ally play and have fun. Like the pregnant outfit I did for her in leather and latex was amazing!”

Lady Gaga has been photographed numerous times off-stage in le Mindu’s designs, and has repeatedly incorporated them into her album cover art and elaborate performances. The impression le MIndu’s work has made on her sense of style is undeniable.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t appear that Korean fashion made much of an impression on the designer. He surmised that it was perhaps “jet lag” or not being in the right part of town. He saw “all the iconic Korean things: temples, towers, weird food, crane-lobster games... But if Korean fashion is what I saw, I will call it non-existing.” Ouch.

One thing he does have in common with Koreans, however, is his love of plastic surgery: “I’m a huge fan of plastic surgery! I do remember seeing some beauty salon [in Korea] where they do human placenta injection to look younger. It’s pretty amazing and intense... I think plastic surgery is like the future!”

In an age of commercial pop-music robots and Hollywood re-makes, it’s refreshing and inspiring to see a young artist with such a lust for life pushing all the boundaries of what we know to be fashion. Love him or hate him - that’s how he prefers it.

Currently, le Mindu hosts an online TV makeover show on In-ternet-based entertainment site Konbini, aptly named Charlie’s Treatment. The show’s intent, he claims, is “not to make you look 10 years younger, but to make you look cool.” The show has thus far been a success, garnering two million hits in its first week.

And while much of the world sees him as a purveyor of the ex-treme, le Mindu is, in his own way, still humble in the face of his rising fame. “I wouldn’t call myself a ‘TV star’, but I do love being in front of the camera. It’s like being a kid again.”

You can find out more about Charlie le Mindu on his website www.charlielemindu.com or follow him on Twitter @charlielemindu.

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he city of London has waited seven years, but the time has finally come for the 2012 Summer Olym-pics to take the British capital by storm.

London is hosting the games for the third time in the modern era, the only city to lay such a claim.

With a budget of $14.7 billion, the Olympic Park, a former de-prived industrial center, is ready to take center stage for two weeks of joy, heartache and pain.

There will be plenty of people to keep an eye on during the Olympics, including stars of the 2008 games such as Usian Bolt, Michael Phelps and Chris Hoy. The oldest Olympian, 71-year-old Japanese equestrian Hiroshi Hoketsu, will also be a great story to watch unfold. However, here on the peninsula, Korea has its own ambitions, and they set the bar high.

In 2008, Korea brought home an impressive 13 golds, 10 sil-vers and eight bronze medals from Beijing, far exceeding ex-

pectations. This time around, they are hoping for a top 10 fin-ish in the Gold Standings, and are confident that they have the squad to accomplish that.

Traditionally, Korea has excelled in archery, taekwondo, judo, badminton and shooting. But Korean Olympic Chairman Park Yong-sung believes they can compete for medals in other disciplines as well. “Since I took the helm of the NTC in Janu-ary 2011, I have strived to nurture other potential events and found them in boxing, wrestling and gymnastics,” Park said in a January interview.

Unfortunately for Korea, baseball has been cancelled this Olympics, and they won’t have a chance to defend their im-pressive gold medal feat from Beijing.

The 30th Summer Olympic Games will take place from July 27 through to August 12 and can be seen nationally on TV on SBS Sports.

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BEGINIT’S BEEN FOUR YEARS, BUT THE SUMMER OLYMPICS ARE BACK.

TEAM KOREA IS GEARING UP FOR ANOTHER STELLAR PERFORMANCE TO REACH THE PODIUM.

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PARK TAE-HWANAll eyes will be on swimmer Park Tae-hwan, Korea’s ‘Golden Boy’ of the pool. The defending 400-meter freestyle champion will be looking to repeat on his success at the 2008 Beijing Games.

LEE YONG-DAE ANDJUNG JAE-SUNGThe badminton duo of Lee Yong-dae and Jung Jae-sung are also favorites to bring home some hardware in London. After their surprise gold in Bei-jing, they became the youngest gold medal-ists in the sport.

JANG MI-RAN AND SA JAE-HYOUKJang will be looking for a repeat in the +75kg women’s weightlift-ing division, where she broke the world re-cords in clean and jerk and snatch in Beijing. The 165cm tall Sa also brought home gold in the men’s 77kg class in Beijing.

KOREAN FOOTBALL The Olympic Soccer team has drawn Mexi-co, Switzerland and Ga-bon in what looks to be a tight Group B. Celtic’s Ki Seung-yong, Sun-derland’s Ji Dong-won and Cerezo Osaka mid-fielder Kim Bo-kyung have a chance to lead the Red Devils to their first ever Olympic foot-ball medal.

IM DONG-HYUNWith 20/200 vision, 26-year-old archer Im Dong-hyun is legally blind, but it hasn’t stopped him from winning two Olympic Golds and four world championships. He’ll be looking to add to his impressive resume in London.

BY JEFF LIEBSCH

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LOTTE GIANTS SCHEDULE

Tuesday, June 12 - DoosanWednesday, June 13 - Doosan

Thursday, June 14 - DoosanTuesday, June 26 - Hanwha

Wednesday, June 27 - HanwhaThursday, June 28 - Hanwha

Tuesday, July 3 - SKWednesday, July 4 - SK

Thursday, July 5 - SKFriday, July 6 - Samsung

Saturday, July 7 - SamsungSunday, July 8 - SamsungFriday, July 13 - Hanwha

Saturday, July 14 - HanwhaSunday, July 15 - Hanwha

Tuesday, July 31 - KIA

BUSAN IPARK SCHEDULE

Sunday, June 17 - SeongnamSaturday, June 30 - DaejonThursday, July 12 - IncheonWednesday, July 25 - Ulsan

Sunday, July 29 - Pohang

HOW’S YOUR ADJUSTMENT BEEN TO THE K LEAGUE SO FAR? WHAT ARE THE MAIN DIFFERENCES FROM OTHER LEAGUES YOU’VE PLAYED IN?The K League is very demanding. I have found every game a different challenge. Most teams press really hard and are very physical and I have enjoyed that aspect.

WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER IS YOUR ROLE WITH THE SQUAD? CAN YOU BRING LEADERSHIP AND EXPERIENCE THOUGH THE OTHER PLAYERS MAY NOT UNDERSTAND YOU BECAUSE OF THE LANGUAGE BARRIER?Being one of the more senior players, I feel a responsibility to help. Even though I cannot speak Korean, I like to think I get my point across to them as to what I want. But to be hon-est, the coaches are very thorough and cover every aspect of games and have us ready each week.

WHO DO YOU FEEL ARE THE MOST TALENTED INDIVIDUALS FOR IPARK AT THE MOMENT?There are some very technical players at the club. I like Jong-woo, Jong-won, Han-yoon, Jin-ho, Chung-su and Kwang-hee. But to be honest they are all fantastic and talented. They all have individual traits which I like and try to learn off as well.

WHAT DO YOU THINK THE IPARK’S CHANCES ARE TO BRING SOME HARDWARE HOME THIS YEAR?We just want to be prepared for every game, and I think if we do that and play with the right attitude, we will challenge up the top of the league this season.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO AWAY FROM THE PITCH? HAVE YOU HAD A CHANCE TO GET OUT AND EXPLORE THE CITY?Busan is a great place. When I do get some spare time, I head to the beach or go shopping. It’s a good city.

FIVE QUESTIONSWITH MATT MCKAY

POSITION: MidfielderCLUB: Busan IParkNUMBER: 10HEIGHT: 171cmWEIGHT: 65kgBORN: Brisbane, AustraliaINTERNATIONAL CAPS: 23

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hough it’s often mentioned by locals that Thailand was ‘built on the backs’ of elephants, the country’s Asian elephant population has plummeted since the start of the 20th century - from over 100,000 to un-der 4,000 today. Despite all the religious statues and

souvenirs one sees carved in their likeness, many are mistreated and abused physically. Some are exported to other countries, and any animals left free risk stumbling onto uncleared land-mines in the northern jungles bordering Myanmar.

If these giants are expected to survive another 100 years, it’s clear that they need help. Luckily, Chiang Mai’s Elephant Nature Park is doing just that.

Upon entering, I could only imagine Jurassic Park evoking a greater feeling of awe: one group of elephants grazing lazily in the fields, another relaxing near a giant pit. The first thing that really makes an impression is the sheer size of the reserve. Situ-ated near a river in the Mae Taeng Valley, the park spans more than 2,000 acres and houses 35 elephants. Both a conservation center and activist organization, it was established in 1996 to take in and rehabilitate abused and wounded elephants. Since a project of this size is always in need of help, the park is open to volunteers interested in feeding, bathing and learning about the treatment of captive elephants in Thailand. Day trips and overnight stays up to two weeks are available. They even pick you up from your hotel.

No matter how long you stay, your trip is likely to begin and end with the same event: feeding. Elephants are constantly eat-ing, and nothing quite compares to handing them a bushel of bananas and watching them eat the entirety of it in one chomp, rind and all. Then half a watermelon. And a pineapple. Even af-ter 15 minutes or more of steady feasting, don’t be surprised to see them reach over and try to steal another elephant’s stash once theirs runs dry. Lunch for volunteers followed soon after;

while we ate, park supervisors prepared some elephants for the next part of their day: bath time.

Like children, elephants can be fickle creatures. As we learned from experience, all it takes is one poorly timed splash of water to the face to convince them that they don’t really want a bath after all. Once in the river, we were handed buckets and instructed to dump water all over the surprisingly docile animals. Scrub their ears, splash the dirt off their backs. Offshore, a clean elephant offered volunteers wet kisses in ex-change for bananas. As for our freshly bathed, fully nourished pachyderm? He thanked us by leaving the river, throwing dirt on his back and trudging off to roll around in the nearest mud pit. Figures.

While a visit to Elephant Nature Park is certainly exciting, it’s also a time to learn. The process of taming elephants in Thai-land has traditionally involved ‘breaking their spirits’. Animals are tied up for days at a time, deprived of food and hit with sharp tools until they follow any and all commands. One of the reserve’s elephants had been stabbed in her eyes and blinded for refusing an order. Another had half her foot blown off by a landmine and needed to soak it in medication for multiple hours every day. And though that is not the fault of any one per-son, it speaks to the dangerous conditions that free elephants find themselves living in due to deforestation pinning them in areas that still house underground explosives.

Ultimately, the goal of Elephant Nature Park isn’t to remove el-ephants from tourism or to make us feel guilty about riding one on a tour. It’s to advocate for more humane and ethical treat-ment. Seeing how happy these elephants looked here, fight-ing in the mud and bathing in the river, it didn’t seem like too much to ask for. Perhaps it’s true that they may not be able to forget what they’ve been through, but with a little help, they may eventually be able to lumber on.

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PROTECTING PACHYDERMSSTORY AND PHOTOS BY JORDAN MAMMO

THAILAND’S ELEPHANT POPULATION IS LESS THAN FOUR PERCENT OF WHAT IT WAS A HUNDRED YEARS AGO. BUT EFFORTS ARE BEING MADE TO REVIVE THE COUNTRY’S EMBATTLED SYMBOL.


WAT’S HAPPENING IN CHIANG MAIBY TORY MOCK

WAT JET YODThai King Tilokarat, currently entombed in Wat Jet Yod, built this temple complex in 1477 to host the Eighth World Buddhist Council. The complex, which is based on an Indian design, is un-like any other in Chiang Mai.

The grounds of the temple are tranquil and spacious, shaded by many old trees in case you need to get out from under the hot Thai sun overhead.

The most intriguing feature of the temple is the series of 70 beautiful stucco celestial beings that decorate the walls. Though they have been damaged over the centuries, their in-tricate clothes and jewellery, as well as their smiling faces are an excellent example of Lanna art.

The temple is conveniently located close to the city center.

WAT CHEDI LUANGAn enormous temple built at the end of the 14th century by King Saeng Muang Ma as a final resting place for the ashes of his father, Wat Chedi Luang was enlarged the following century when the height of the main chedi reached 90 meters. It was severely damaged in the great earthquake of 1545, and has only recently been restored.

Located in the city center, the pleasant and peaceful grounds are home to several other buildings including the City Pillar (In-thakhin), a Buddhist university and a variety of other Buddha statues. An enormous yang tree has also taken root there. Wat Chedi Luang is also home to many of the city’s most important religious ceremonies. Feel free to wander the grounds and ex-plore the temple on your own, but for those interested in learn-ing more about the history and cultural significance, it is recom-mended to join a temple tour.

WAT PHRA SINGHFamous for its excellent examples of Lanna art, this temple is sit-uated in the heart of the city. It was founded in the 14th century, but most of the structures date from the 19th century, as well as several that were restored over the past 10 years.

There are some beautiful murals depicting scenes from ev-eryday life in Lanna from a century ago. There are also several exquisite wood carvings on other buildings and the scripture repository, where you can see holy texts made of bai lan or sa paper, which have been carefully preserved. The senior abbot of the Buddhist order in Chiang Mai resides at Wat Phra Singh.

Wat Phra Singh is conveniently located in close walking dis-tance to several guesthouses and hotels.

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hrough August 12, the port city of Yeosu in South Jeolla province and its 317 islands are hosting the World Expo, with a theme of “The Living Ocean and Coast: Diversity of Resources and Sustainable Activi-ties". The overall goal of the three-month exhibition

by countries from around the globe is to promote how humans can live in harmony with the ocean, while also encouraging sus-tainable development and renewable energy. I had a chance to see it on its opening day.

THE GOOD: I was very impressed with the Expo’s organization. We arrived at around 8:30 a.m. with our (frankly disappointing) tour operator. After 9 a.m., you can reserve your top two pavil-ion choices.

This helped smashingly in allowing us to detour long, never-ending lines unlike the Shanghai Expo of 2010. When I attended the Shanghai Expo, I was lucky to tour four pavilions in six hours. The crowds were much bigger in Shanghai, but a reservation system could have indeed helped.

THE BAD: In order to be a successful international event with appeal to diverse backgrounds, they needed to have several languages available at the exhibitions. There are 105 interna-tional pavilions to attract a varying crowd of participants. How-

ever, several pavilions, including Korea’s, did not include English (the most widely-used tourist language!) in the video displays.

THE UGLY: The expo was absolutely gorgeous, with an as-tounding array of architectural designs, light exhibitions and dancers in vibrant costumes. Nevertheless, it would be remiss to not mention that several of the pavilions were not finished by the opening day. I did not have time to investigate the corporate pavilions such as LG and Samsung, but it is common knowledge that they were incomplete. What I did see were a disappointing number of wooden planks and walled-off construction areas.

Despite its flaws, I did have a lovely time and would recom-mend anyone living in Korea to check it out. I suggest visiting over the course of two days if you want to take a lot in.

GETTING TO AND FROM YEOSUThe best route to Yeosu from Busan is by bus, as there are no direct trains from here. You can take either a bus from Sasang or Nopo terminals at a cost of 18,100 won and it takes two hours and 50 minutes. As reported widely in the media, poor planning by the Expo commission has, much like other past internation-al events in Korea, vastly under-supplied the surrounding area with accommodations. Book in advance or consider staying in Gwangju, which is about 40 minutes away.

TTHE WORLD EXPO FINDS ITS HOME IN KOREA FOR THE SUMMER.

BY NICOLE BREWER

YEOSU WORLD EXPO: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY


HAPS ASKS SOME SEASONED LOCALS ABOUT WHAT THEY LIKE ABOUT KOREA AND WHAT THEY WOULD RECOMMEND TO PEOPLE LIVING AND VISITING HERE.

ASK A LOCAL

NAME: Sojeong Moon OCCUPATION: Owner of StarFace Dalmaji RESIDENCE: Dalmaji, Haeundae

1. WHAT IS A PLACE PEOPLE SHOULD VISIT IN BUSAN THAT THEY MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT? Cheonsapo is a quiet fishing village just down the hill from Dalmaji, and is famous for its barbeque seafood which you can eat while overlooking the sea.

2. WHAT IS A LOCAL FOOD THAT IS SPECIAL IN BUSAN THAT VISITORS SHOULD TRY? Dwaeji gukbap is a delicious Busan speciality, and is a soup with boiled pork and rice, usually served with matured mu kimchi (radish) .

3. IF PEOPLE WANT TO FIND A QUIET PLACE TO GET AWAY, WHERE WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THEY GO IN BUSAN? Dalmaji Hill has become busier recently with many coffee shops and new restaurants at the top. However, they have recently built a continuation of the wooden board-walk up to Haemaru, where a traditional-style pavilion has been built offering a su-perb view of Busan’s coastal cityscape.

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN KOREA OUTSIDE OF BUSAN?Outside Busan, I love Seorak Mountain in Gangwon-do, which is a beautiful national park near Seokcho in the northeast part of the country.

NAME: Ashley KimOCCUPATION: Journalist, CJ HelloVisionRESIDENCE: Haeundae

1. WHAT IS A PLACE PEOPLE SHOULD VISIT IN BUSAN THAT THEY MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT? Gijiang is a peaceful and attractive place. So are Jangansa, Yonggungsa and Ingang Beach.

2. WHAT IS A LOCAL FOOD THAT IS SPECIAL IN BUSAN THAT VISITORS SHOULD TRY? Jjajangmyeon! Actually, there is a restaurant located in front of Yonggung Temple, 조개구이 (BBQ’d shellfish), 꼼장어 (sea eel), to name a few.

3. IF PEOPLE WANT TO FIND A QUIET PLACE TO GET AWAY, WHERE WOULD YOU RECOMMEND THEY GO IN BUSAN? Once again, Gijang!

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO TRAVEL IN KOREA OUTSIDE OF BUSAN?Upo Wetland in Changnyeong-gun (창녕 우포늪) and Bugok Hotspring (부곡온천) in Gyeongsangnam-do.

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SHARING CULTURESSINCE KOREA BEGAN GLOBALIZING ITS CULTURE AROUND THE WORLD, VARIOUS COUNTRIES HAVE ALSO BEGAN SETTING UP SHOP HERE IN ORDER TO BRIDGE CULTURAL GAPS AND INFORM ABOUT THEIR COUNTRIES, AS KOREANS’ ZEAL FOR TRAVELLING ABROAD CAN BE A BOOM FOR THEIR ECONOMIES.

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISEDONGSUNG BUILDING (FIRST FLOOR),1145-1 CHORYANG 3-DONG, DONG-GU, BUSAN OPEN: M-F 9 A.M. TO 9 P.M., SATURDAY 12:30 P.M.- 7:30 P.M. TEL: 051-465-0306 FAX: 051-465-0341WWW.AFBUSAN.CO.KR

Operating for 32 years in Busan, Alliance Française provides in-novative and unique programs in education and the arts that ex-plore the evolving diversity and richness of French culture. AF also seeks to generate new ideas and promote cross-cultural dialogue through partnerships and new platforms of expression. There are five levels of classes available, French satellite TV and movies and an exhibition hall which hosts free art shows monthly.

PHILIPPINE CULTURAL HOUSE1147-14 CHORYANG 3-DONG, DONG-GU, BUSAN OPEN: M-F 9 A.M. TO 6 P.M. TEL: 051-442-0025 FAX: 051-442-0748WWW.PKCH.CO.KR

Opened in October of 2007, the Philippine Cultural House in Busan provides legal counsel for Filipinos married to Koreans, as well as information about business opportunities and travel to the Southeast Asian country. It also provides a language lab, library and a seminar room.

BUSAN INDONESIA CENTER1900 GEUMGOK-DONG, BUK-GU, BUSAN OPEN: M-F 9 A.M. - 12.00 P.M., 1:30 P.M. - 3 P.M.TEL: 051-806-5675 X76 FAX: 051-806-5674WWW.INDONESIASEOUL.ORG Opened just this past April, the Busan Indonesia Center aims to increase Indonesian promotion in South Korea and deepen the relations between the two countries. Information on tourism, culture, the Indonesian economy and politics may be obtained, and the center also doubles as the Consular Affairs office of the country in Busan.

GOETHE-INSTITUT BUSANGERMAN BUILDING (EIGHTH FLOOR),24-2 DAECHANG-DONG 1-GA, JUNG-GU, BUSAN OPEN: M-F 9 A.M. - 12 P.M., 12:30 P.M. - 5 P.M. TEL: 051- 441-4112 FAX: 051- 441-4113WWW.SEOUL.DIPLO.DE

The goal of the Goethe-Institut Busan is to raise awareness of German culture and language. In Busan, around 600 students study German in local universities, and another 100 in local schools. German courses are also offered at the German House in Jungang-dong (subway line 1, exit 17), which also doubles as the honorary German Consul here in Busan.

CONSULATE-GENERAL OF CANADAc/o Dongsung Chemical Co., Ltd.472 Sinpyeong-dong, Saha-guTel: 051-204-5581, Fax: 051-204-5580 CONSULATE-GENERAL OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA 47 Beach Road, Haeundae-gu, Busan Tel: 051-743-7990, Fax: 051-743-7987

CONSULATE-GENERAL OF JAPAN 1147-11 Choryang 3-dong, Dong-gu, Busan Tel: 051-465-5101, Fax: 051-464-1630

CONSULATE-GENERAL OF NEW ZEALANDWonyang Plaza (third floor), Amnam-dong, Seo-gu, Busan Tel: 051-250-0630

CONSULATE-GENERAL OF RUSSIA89-1 Jungang-dong 4-ga, Jung-gu, Tel: 051-441-9904 x5, Fax: 051-464-4404

US CONSULATE IN KOREA612 Lotte Golden Rose, 150-3, Yangjeong-dong, Yeonje-gu, Busan Tel: 051-863-0731 x2, Fax: 051-863-0734

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CONSULATES IN BUSAN


Ask an Expat

CONSULATES IN BUSAN

EXPAT EXTRACTS

AGE: 32

HOMETOWN: Bogota, Columbia

OCCUPATION: Professor at Busan University of Foreign Studies

HOW LONG IN KOREA? I have been here 11 years.

WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO KOREA?I came to Korea to teach.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT LIVING IN KOREA? It is a relaxing place to be when it comes to a lack of work stress. At least in my job!

WHAT “MUST-SEE” PLACES WOULD YOU SUGGEST THAT PEOPLE MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT? I advise people to ask a Korean university student to take them to their favorite restau-rants. Cheap, tasty and generous portions!

BESIDES FRIENDS AND FAMILY, WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST ABOUT YOUR HOME COUNTRY? I’d have to say television.

HOW LONG DO YOU SEE YOURSELF STAYING IN KOREA IN THE FUTURE? As for now, undecided.

AGE: My little secret

HOMETOWN: Oakland, California, USA

OCCUPATION: University instructor

HOW LONG IN KOREA? About nine short years.

WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO KOREA? Honestly, I was on my way to Japan. I had a good job back home, but I wanted to see the world. This was one way to do it.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT LIVING IN KOREA?I adore the great group of friends I’ve made.

WHAT “MUST-SEE” PLACES WOULD YOU SUGGEST THAT PEOPLE MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT? In Daejeon, they should check out Yeta restaurant and village. In Cheonan, they should head to Arario art gallery and in Busan, I love Waedo.

BESIDES FRIENDS AND FAMILY, WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST ABOUT YOUR HOME COUNTRY? I miss the weather. Sunny summers are the greatest.

HOW LONG DO YOU SEE YOURSELF STAYING IN KOREA IN THE FUTURE? I’m not sure. I guess when I see the first gray hair, it will be time for a gracious exit.

LEO MENDOZA

JAMOUND WILLIAMS

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Dining News

JALAPENO, BACON AND CHEDDAR MUFFINSTIME: 1 hour. Yields 12 muffins.

INGREDIENTS:2 cups all purpose flour1 tbsp. baking soda1 tbsp. baking powder1 large egg (or 2 medium)2 tbsp. I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter20-25 jalapeno rings, finely diced¾ cup of milk½ cup (4 oz.) of plain Denmark Yogurt½ cup (4 oz.) of grated cheddar cheese1 tsp. each of salt and black pepper4 large or 6 medium strips of bacon

INSTRUCTIONS:Preheat your oven to 200ºC.Fry the bacon until it is crispy, almost

burnt, then wrap it in paper towels to drain the oil. In a large bowl, mix the flour, bak-ing soda, baking powder, salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, beat the egg(s), milk, margarine and yogurt together. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and com-bine thoroughly. Add in crumbled bacon, jalapenos and cheddar, and mix until they are evenly distributed.

Place paper muffin cups into a muffin pan. Place batter in each until they are ¾ full. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until you can puncture it with a toothpick and the toothpick comes out dry. My own toaster oven only fits one six-muffin pan. If yours is the same, you will need to bake two batches. Also, my toaster has several set-tings – use the one where the heat is com-ing from both the top and bottom.

THE DISH: HALF-BAKEDHAVING A HARD TIME DECIDING WHETHER YOU’RE CRAVING SOMETHING SWEET OR SAVORY?

DON’T FRET – HERE ARE TWO SIMPLE RECIPES TO HELP YOU SCRATCH EITHER ITCH.

BY JEN SOTHAM AND FRANKIE HERRINGTON

BERRY GRUNTS TIME: 40 minutes. Serves 4 people.

INGREDIENTS:Berry filling4 cups fresh (or frozen) blueberries or strawberries¾ cups raw sugar1 tbsp. lemon juice½ cup water½ tsp. each cinnamon and nutmeg (op-tional)

Simple biscuits2 cups all-purpose flour4 tsp. baking powder½ tsp. salt3 tbsp. dairy-free butter (you can buy Bet-ter than Butter from E-Mart) ¾-1 cup soy milk (I use Pulmone’s soy milk)

INSTRUCTIONS:Preheat your oven to 200ºC.In a large skillet add berry filling ingredi-

ents, bring to a boil then let simmer for 10-15 minutes until the mixture has thickened.

Meanwhile, combine the dry ingredients for the biscuits. Cut the butter into the dry ingredients with a fork. Keep in the fridge until berries are ready.

When berries have thickened, let them cool while you add soy milk to the dry cookie mixture to form a soft biscuit-like dough. Don’t over-mix the dough or your biscuits will be tough. The consistency is pretty forgiving. You’re good as long as it holds together, but is soft enough to break apart into clumps.

Half-fill individual ramekins with the berry mixture. Add chunks of the biscuit mixture on top. Sprinkle with sugar and bake for 20 minutes. Serve warm.

FOOD & WHAT?My friend and I were sitting at the bar one night when we overheard someone say, “...you know, that su-permarket in Daeyeon called Food And that carries cheap salami.” Our ears immediately perked up. How did I not already know about this place? We got directions and set out the next day to see for ourselves. We wandered the aisles of the mid-sized supermarket that doubles as a restaurant supply store, periodi-cally stopping to point to some item Vanna White-style and, with raised eyebrows, say, “Really?” Among the items we discovered were bags of frozen green beans, asparagus, broccoli and assorted frozen fruits, smoked turkey legs, lasagna noo-dles, homemade salad dressings, frozen tortillas and an assortment of Western condiments and spices at prices that undercut even Costco. Oh, and, of course, salami, at only 5,000 won per log. The store’s not huge, and they don’t carry things like cheese (except for the standard sliced, processed kind), dill pickles or avocados, but it’s definitely worth exploring if you’re looking to ‘West-ernize’ your cooking artillery with-out dropping too much cash.


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AS THE WEATHER HEATS UP, WHY NOT COOL DOWN THE KOREAN WAY WITH SOME TASTY PATBINGSU?

Patbingsu (팓빙수) is just one of many red-bean based des-serts in Korea. Pat (팓) is red azuki bean, boiled and sweetened to make a paste, which is then layered atop bingsu (빙수), or shaved ice. The ice itself is sweetened with condensed milk, which makes for a lighter tasting treat than those ice cream sandwiches you’ve wolfed down in summers past. Topped with some rice cake, or ddeok (떡), for texture, this treat will cool and refresh. Much like iced coffee confections, bingsu variations abound. Nokcha (녹차), or green tea, as well as coffee, and fruit variations are the most popular, and perfect for those who aren’t keen on red bean or rice cake. Bingsu topped with frosted cereal and fruit is often served as a side dish in hofs and noraebangs, perfect for re-hydrating sun-parched bodies and for thin-ning the alcohol coursing through soju-lined veins. Like most Korean dishes, bingsu’s made to share, so grab your besties and scoop up a bowl of bingsu, available at most bakeries, major restaurants, and cafes for 3,000 to 8,000 won. It would be a shame to leave Korea without trying the dessert that most of your students will list among their favorites!

FULLY BOOKED’S NEW FAREFor those of you who enjoy relaxing with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine at Kyungsung’s used book store, Fully Booked, the problem of where to eat before going for a good read is now a thing of the past with the introduction of their yummy new panini sandwiches. There are three different offerings to choose from: pesto chicken, apple sausage or caprese. Just be certain no one is looking should you drip the delicious servings on the book pages.

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PATBINGSUBY JESSICA STEELE

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Music Scene

or me, sitting down to talk to 16-year-old rock prodigy Eu-gene Smith is like reading the book of your favorite film. You pretty much know what’s go-

ing on already, but still interesting details emerge and come into focus. I’ve had countless discussions about rock music with the half-Brit, half-Korean, Costa Ri-can native singer/songwriter/guitarist of the band Millstone Grit over the last few years, with varying degrees of serious-ness, and I’m always left disbelieving our 25-year age gap.

It turns out we have much in common, musically. We both were weaned on The Beatles and Stevie Wonder, and are still both closet U2 fans; our fathers taught us our first guitar chords, and we were in our first rock bands in early high school (still currently for him). But a glaring dif-ference soon appears: he knows exactly what he’s doing, and he’s doing it right.

Eugene spends much of his time attending shows and is al-ways ready to talk about what’s going on in the scene. He says the last great rock show he saw was the farewell performance of The Headaches, and recalls getting as close to the stage as possible so he could absorb all he could from Robbie Wagner’s guitar playing. He’s become such a fixture at Busan rock venues that it’s hard to picture him taking exams.

Millstone Grit was formed in 2009, and has played practically every venue that supports local rock in Busan. The power trio - comprised of Jerome Bremer on drums, John Hotra on bass and Smith as guitarist and frontman - are a staple of the expat mu-sic scene. Aside from being a geological term, the band’s name evokes the sense of a life tempered by hard knocks. It is a legacy of sorts from Smith’s father, Kevin, whose teenage band back home in the UK bore the same name. “When we were forming the band, we couldn’t think of a name for it… all our names for it were rubbish, and my dad had a band called Millstone Grit so I thought I’d just nick that.”

He credits his father for setting him on the right musical path, whereas other people in his peer group would likely dis-miss their fathers’ anecdotes and simply accept pop charts as the authority on what’s good. However, Smith adamantly rejects mass-marketed music awards as indicators of musi-cal virtue: “Raw Power by Iggy Pop got to 173 on the charts and that’s the best album in the world, and Britney Spears has

been number one how many times?” While he doesn’t automatically reject recently successful

bands (he cites the Strokes, Kasabian, and the Libertines as all successful indie outfits), he adds that the true indicator for greatness lies in how influential an artist is over time. When asked at what point would he pause and say, “Whoa, we’ve really made it, haven’t we?” Smith remarks that a lot of bands fall flat after their first successful album, and while a world tour supporting his first critically acclaimed album would be a huge achievement, he would like to view his overall story arc in terms of a series of stepwise achievements, looking forward to each successive short term goal.

Millstone Grit is first and foremost a gigging rock band, and though demo recordings are available, it seems their fans will simply have to wait for a formal debut album. A lot of groups these days release everything they record, but not Eugene Smith. He thinks through every move while maintaining an overarching perspective, and one can’t help but be struck by how clear-headed and deliberate he is when it comes to leav-ing his mark on the music world. “If it’s an album, I want it to be a signed contract, a proper thing… I wouldn’t make an album until we’ve so-called ‘made it’.” But for this band, it will only be a step in the process. It’s difficult to imagine success ever going to Smith’s head. “I think humility brings people back to earth and stops them from getting their heads too far up their ass.”

Like I said: he knows what he’s doing.

MUSIC IN HIS GENES

FLED BY THE 16-YEAR-OLD WUNDERKIND EUGENE SMITH, ROCK BAND MILLSTONE GRIT HAS

BECOME INCREASINGLY POPULAR ON THE BUSAN EXPAT MUSIC SCENE.

BY GORDON BAZSALI, JR.

GET ON THE BUS!Local expat band One Drop East will be hitting the road for Phoenix Park Resort in Py-eongchang, Gangwon-do June 23 and 24 and want to take along 35 of their fans for a full night of live music. Tickets are 119,000 won, which includes the bus ride up as well as booze and board.

Get on the bus Saturday morning and arrive at around noon to lounge around the water park and get a good buzz on with your drink tickets. As night falls, stake out a spot on the grass to enjoy all the freaked-out rock and blazin' reggae grooves you can handle. The bus returns to Busan Sunday afternoon. On the music bill for the night are One Drop East, Sticky Fingers, Missing Jane, The Fastwalkers, Feed the Boats and Black Leather Lagoon.To book your tickets, contact Brian Kilrain: [email protected] www.adventurekorea.com


Nightlife & Music

“Wow, these guys sound good... Wait, is he playing a box?”Busan-based acoustic hip hop duo Robscenity do things a little differently. Guitarist

and singer Rob Chrisman and Rob Evong on the cajón (basically a wooden box) can fill a room with more than just their sound - they fill it with dancing crowds. As they work their way through a set list that often seems to be thrown together onstage (and includes plenty of Rob-based jokes), they ferry listeners through a spectrum of musi-cal styles, from soulful ballads to the crassest of punk to bouncing hip hop. And it’s all done with wry smiles and an energy that is hard to match.

That unrestrained energy feeds the growing number of singing, dancing fans that follow them from show to show, but you can see it in other ways. Chrisman mashes his guitar as though there were no amplifier, blowing through extra strings two or three times per show, while Evong plays the cajón with such ferocity that he has to wrap his fingers in medical tape before they go onstage. Fortunately they overcome these Robstacles to rock venues all over town.

What sets Robscenity apart from other Busan acts isn't their aggressive playing style, though. Although they play a few crowd-pleasing covers, the audience saves its most enthusiastic responses for their original songs. Chrisman is a talented songwriter, and uses his guitar to create catchy - and quality - backing beats. Their vocals are a mix of speedy rhymes, clever lyrics and a back-and-forth style that's a lot like banter. Rob-scenity is a collaboration in the truest sense, one that puts a dent in the mold that dic-tates guitarists also be frontmen. Their ability to transition from a heavy hip hop beat to a soft, melodic chorus and back again - in the same song - displays their impressive range. Lyrically, they are equally dynamic; while some might be left aghast at some of the duo's more salacious selections, their heartfelt explorations of life can be down-right melancholy. There's nothing Robtuse about these two!

If you're looking for something out of the ordinary, with a good sound, intelligent lyr-ics and a few more Rob-puns, you can check them out around Busan just about every weekend. I guarantee you'll be Robsessed!

WELCOME TO ROB ROK BY SETH FELLENZ

A LITTLE TRUTH ABOUT LIEDWhile many Busan-based Korean bands find themselves struggling against the weight of expat bands to get the attention of the international crowd, the post-grunge quartet Lied has done well in standing out.

There is, of course, their unique moniker. While its English connotation is obvi-ous, their name is actually taken from German, which translates into “song”. From that, they were formed.

Lied, which released their EP On My Shoulder a Dirty Dog last summer, consists of Lee Jeong-min on guitar and vocals, Kim Yun-jin on backing vocals and gui-tar, Masataka Kawa on bass and Baek Chung-Won on drums. Greatly influenced by the Foo Fighters, their music immediately strikes you with its energetic, fast-paced rhythms.

The EP, which was recorded for the locally-based Realize Records label, is a quick hit of six songs that vary in style. According to Realize Records’ Ed Camp-bell, this is one of the group’s great draws as artists.

“It’s great to have more people try a variety of songs and to compose the ideas themselves,” Campbell said. “We have a lot of great expectations with these guys. We are proud to have them with our label.”

As for the fanciful double-entendre of their name, that’s also unique in its own way. Originating from the romantic period of 19th century German poetry, among English speakers, "lied" is now most often used interchangeably with "art song" to encompass works that the tradition has inspired in other languages.

According to Jeong-min, that aspect appealed to him in choosing the name. “It came across in a very discreet and romantic fashion that displays the agony of love in the lyrical content. I really felt the nuances in the lyrics and I think it is ben-eficial for us to also 'feel' from 'within' each other. Our music can be a paradox, it is excitement mixed with negativity, but that's what makes it real.”

Jeong-min adds that the mix is one of the aspects that draws the audience to the band. “The song's negativity puts our music down to earth where all people can relate to."

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HOTEL NEWS

SEACLOUD HOTEL287 Haeundaehaebyun-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan051.933.1000www.seacloudhotel.com

In celebration of the Korean Tourism Or-ganization’s “Visit Korea Year 2010-12” campaign, the Seacloud Hotel is offering a 4+1 promotion, where if you stay for four consecutive nights, the fifth night is free. The offer is subject to room availabil-ity and may not be used in conjunction with other special packages. The offer lasts until December 31, 2012.

LOTTE HOTEL772 Gayadae-ro, Jin-gu, Busan051-810-1000www.lottehotelbusan.com

The Lotte Hotel located right in the heart of Seomyeon has a “YooniSooni” pack-age through August 12, which provides accommodation and transportation to the Yeosu Expo. The package includes a standard room, a photobook, shuttle bus service to the Expo, a picnic basket and sauna vouchers, all starting from 290,000 won.

WESTIN CHOSUN67, Dongbaek-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan051-749-7000www.westinchosun.co.kr

Enjoy the breathtaking views of the sea from the Westin this summer and take advantage of the “Early Summer Pack-age”, which runs until July 19. You can en-joy tanning, fine dining and great service at the hotel with three packages ranging from 210,000 to 390,000 won.

GRAND HOTEL651-2, U Dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan051-740,0610www.grandhotel.comThe Grand Hotel has their “Early Spring Pack-age” on until July 12. They offer two pack-ages ranging from 150,000 to 220,000 won a night for a deluxe room which includes dining for two, complimentary tea and cof-fee and a teddy bear key ring.

PARADISE HOTEL1408-5, Jung Dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan82-51-742-2121www.paradisehotel.co.kr

The Paradise Hotel is gearing up for early summer by offering “The Best” promotion, which runs until July 19. Soak up some sun in the afternoon with outdoor tanning and an evening couple spa under the stars while enjoying some sparkling wine. Packages begin at 200,000 won for the night.

Hotel Directory & News

HOMERS HOTEL193-1 Gwangan 2-dong, Suyoung-gu, Busan 051-750-8000 www.homershotel.com

Opened in 2004, the Homers Hotel has become a major landmark of Gwangan. It offers two lounges and restaurants, as well as the best view of the Diamond Bridge at night. There is a fitness center, as well as spas and saunas to complete your stay within a stone’s throw of the beach.


Accomodation Guide

THE WESTIN CHOSUNDo it right and crash in the same room George W. Bush did. 82-51-749-7000 www.starwoodhotels.com

PARADISE HOTELOn the water; has a casino; an excellent spa and a pool. 82-51-742 2121 www.paradisehotel.co.kr

SEACLOUD HOTELLuxury stay with great restau-rants. Short walk to the beach. 82-51-933-1000 www.seacloudhotel.com

CENTUM HOTELNear Shinsegae and BEXCO. Good subway access. 82-51-720-9000 www.centumhotel.co.kr

SUNSET HOTELSeventy-two rooms with, ac-cording to the site, “individual design concepts”. 82-51-730-9900 www.sunsethotel.co.kr

NOVOTEL AMBASSADOROn the beach. Great ocean view, Murpii Nightclub. 82-51-743-1234www.novotelbusan.com

GRAND HOTELOne of the cheaper spots on the strip, but still at the beach. 82-51-740-0610 www.grandhotel.co.kr

HOTEL ILLUA Lovely hotel with stunning views from its perch on Dalmaji Hill.

82-51-744-1331 www.hotelillua.com

HANWHA RESORT Beautiful views of Oryuk-do, the bridge and the bridg. Close to the beach. 82-1588-2299www.hanwharesort.co.kr

BUSAN YOUTH HOSTEL ARPINA Opened in 2004, a cheap place to stay for the night. Culture center inside. 82-51-731-9800www.arpina.co.kr

BUSINESS AND BEACH HOTELLocated in central Haeundae, with easy access to the local historical sites. 82-51-742-3219www.bnbhotel.co.kr

LOTTE HOTELLotte runs a tight ship and it shows in the generous cus-tomer service here. 82-51-810-1000 www.lottehotelbusan.com

TOYOKO INN Across from Migliore, comfort-able, clean and affordable. 82-51-442-1045www.toyoko-inn.com

CROWN HOTELMid-range hotel decorated in Korean style, good for travellers. 82-51-635-1241www.fnetravel.com/english/pusanhotels/crown.html

HOMERS HOTELRight on Gwangalli Beach amidst the myriad of cafes, bars and restaurants. 82-51-750-8000 www.homershotel.comAQUA PALACE Beautiful view of the Diamond Bridge, right in the middle of the beach. 82-51-756-0202www.aquapalace.co.kr

COMMODORE HOTELBeautifully designed tradi-tional hotel. Close proximity to Busan Station. 82-51-461-9703www.commodore.co.kr

BUSAN TOURIST HOTELConveniently located next to the train station. Good for a cheap night’s rest. 82-51-241-4301www.pusanhotel.co.kr

TOYOKO INNAffordably priced hotel, clean and 10 minutes away from the train station. 82-51-442-1045www.toyoko-inn.com

PHOENIX HOTEL Highly trained staff, close to Nampo-dong. Popular with Japanese tourists. 82-51-245-8061www.hotelphoenix.net

ELYSEE HOTEL Affordable hotel with good amenities. Close to Nampo-dong. 82-51-241-4008

www.elyseemotel.com

GUKJE HOTEL About 3 km away from the train station, close to Citizen’s Hall. 82-51-642-1330www.hotelkukje.com

TOYOKO INN The second location, this one is a minute away from the train station. 82-51-442-1045www.toyoko-inn.com

PARAGON HOTEL (SASANG-GU)Business comfort, with close proximity to Gimhae Interna-tional Airport. 82-51-328-2001www.hotelparagon.com

INDY HOUSE (KYUNGSUNG UNIVERSITY)Super cheap, dorm-style room right in the heart of Kyung-sung. 82-70-8615-6442

BUSAN CENTRAL HOTEL (YEONSAN-DONG)Adjacent to Yeonsan rotary, located 10 minutes away from City Hall. 82-51- 866-6225www.centralhotel.co.kr

HOTEL NONG SHIM (ONCHEONJEONG)Great area around the hotel. Head north to PNU for original Busan nightlife. 82-51-550-2100 www.hotelnongshim.com

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HILTON HOTEL [GYEONGJU]370 Sinpyeong-dong, Gyeongju ph. 054-745-7788www.hilton.co.uk/gyeongju

Located on the edge of Lake Bomun and surrounded by beautiful parks, countryside and majestic mountains, the Gyeongju Hilton Hotel offers luxu-rious accommodations to complete your day of sightseeing in the ancient capital of the Korean Silla Dynasty. Gyeongju offers a wealth of historic sights and attractions, while the hotel offers all of the latest amenities, including six restaurants and bars, an outdoor swimming pool, a health club and a business center.

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BEACH BIKINI [Lounge/Beer Bar] Spacious club with dancing and such.BEACHED CAFE AND SPORTS BAR [Kiwi Sports Bar] open: 6pm - late tel: 051-924-9662 web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/beached-cafe-sports-bar Recently renovated, this Kiwi-run sports bar has gained a huge expat following in the first year of existence for its spectacular bridge view, delicious menu and its wide array of Kiwi beer, the only place in the city to boast such a claim. Rugby is the sport of choice on the TV for the punters.BELLA CITTA [Italian] tel: 051-711-0010 web: www.busanhaps.com/food/bella-citta-italian Italian restaurant with an incredible interior, top notch menu and indoor garden seating.BURGER AND PASTA [International] Open: 11am - 12am tel: 051-751-6631 web: www.busanhaps.com/food/burger-and-pasta-gwangan The second of the Burger and Pasta shops around the city, this international eatery offers a great view of the bridge while you enjoy your day on the sand. Burgers, pasta and brunch are on the menu in the stylishly decorated restau-rant in the middle of the main drag of Gwangan-li Beach.CLUB 3F [Dance/High End Nightclub] Dance club looking out over the water. Elegant.FOUR SEASONS [Raw Fish Korean]English speaking owner, 2nd fl. Fish Market.FUZZY NAVEL [Mexican/Lounge Bar]On the beach. Usually packed. Good Mexican food.GINZA [Japanese] tel: 051-751-7077 Pricey, but good quality food.GUESS WHO RESTAURANT [International] tel: 051-757-1213 Always busy with a nice patio deck.PARIS CAFE [International] Half coffee shop, half bar. Food is good too.PASTA E VINO [Italian] tel: 051-746-2500 Intimate beachside sport with good Italian cuisine.SAIGON PHO [Vietnamese] tel: 051-755-4205 Has been serving up Phở, the Vietnam-ese noodle soup since 1997. One of the few non-chain Vietnamese sports in town. Great food.

SHARKY’S [American Sports Bar] tel: 010-4038-2907 web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/sharkys-bar The newest Sharky’s has hit the beach in time for summer, with its great menu and service.SHIM HAE RAW FISH MARKET [Korean] tel: 051-753-6868 Everything seafood, all in one placeTHURSDAY PARTY [Korean/Expat Bar] open: 6pm - late web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/thursday-party A summer staple on Gwanganli Beach for the past couple of summers, Thurs-day Party has two locations situated next to each other on the east side of the beach. Both bars are similar to the Thursday Party city-wide theme, and offer a variety of American style pub grub to tempt your palate.WA BAR [Beer Bar] Wide selection of beer laid out for your choosing.

HAEUNDAEAN GA [Korean] tel: 051-742-7852 Very popular bbq meat restaurant in Haeundae.BELLA CITTA [Italian] tel: 051-747-6351 Delicious, real Italian cuisine with a nice interior.BILLIE JEAN [Lounge/Live Music] tel: 051-742-0297 web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/billiejean A Haps favorite. Great decor. Ladies drink for free Thursday nights.BURGER AND PASTA [International] open: 11am - 2am web: www.busanhaps.com/food/burger-and-pasta-haeundae Recently opened, this Western/Korean fusion style restaurant has been packing them in since day one. Burgers, pasta and brunch are on the menu in the stylishly decorated restaurant, where you can also imbibe yourself to a glass of wine, a cocktail or beer after your day on the beach.CHEOLMA HANWOO BULGOGI [Korean] tel: 051-709-4000 Bulgogi done at its best.CINE DE CHEF [Italian] tel: 051-745-2880 In Shinsegae, enjoy a good meal and a movie.CLUB ELUNE [Nightclub] Busan’s super club. A must see at least once.EL OLIVE [Italian]

tel: 051-752-7300 Delicious Italian, close to Costco.FUZZY NAVEL [Mexican/Bar] tel: 051-746-6439 Usually packed on weekends. Good grub.GANGA [Indian] Expect to pay some good money, but it’s worth it.GECKOS [Pub] Beach front bar. Consistently good food.GEN SUSHI [Japanese] tel: 051-740-6630 Affordable sushi. Good stuff.HELLO THAI [Thai] tel: 051-731-5033 Good Thai food in the heart of Haeundae.HQ JANGSAN [American Sports Bar] Great bar to get your drink on with some wings.LOVING HUT [Vegetarian] tel: 051-747-2979 web: www.lovinghut.co.kr All organic, all good. Veggie paradise.MAKTUM [Nightclub] If Elune is packed, head to Maktum.MARIS [Buffet] tel: 051-704-8870 Great seafood buffet. Across from Primus in Jangsan.MIAMI 88 [Lounge Bar] On the beach. Patio and good service.MURPII [Nightclub] In the Novotel. Dancing, drinking, business class.NAMASTE [Indian] tel: 051-746-1946 Indian fine dining. Good prices and great food.PHO KIM [Vietnamese] tel: 051-740-4868 Good food at a good price. Great soup, located in SFUNZ.ROCK N’ ROLL HOUSE [Casual Lounge]Great atmosphere. Two pool tables, great view.SHARKY’S [American Sports Bar] tel: 010-4038-2907 open: 6pm - 2am web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/sharkys-bar This San Diego-inspired bar has become a fixture of the Haeundae Beach crowd renowned for its spectacular food and service. International comfort food is masterfully prepared by Chef Oscar in a comfortable, yet unpretentious at-mosphere. Located just a stone’s throw away from the beach on the second floor of the Pale de CZ.STARFACE [International Pub] tel: 051-742-0600 open: 6pm - late web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/starface

This rustic British pub has been a mainstay on Dalmaji Hill for years. The enticing international menu offers British, Indian and Mexican fare, making this a quality place to get a bite as well as indulge in some darts or pool. Live music weekends add to the party, and offer a happy hour from 6:30 - 9 pm Sunday through Thursday.SUNTORY [Japanese] Food and drink in a classy setting. Bonzai!T.G.I. FRIDAY’S [Chain] tel: 051-740-6531 Good reliable chain in the Harbor Town Building.THE WOLFHOUND PUB [Irish Pub] tel: 051-746-7940 open: 6pm - 2am weekdays, 11am - 2am weekends web: www.wolfhoundpub.com No city in the world would be complete without an Irish pub, and the Wolf is Busan’s homage to Dublin. Wooden table seating with subtle lighting make this pub a relaxed place to grab a drink, watch some rugby and grab some sump-tuous international cuisine. The “No Bullshit Pour” policy is a good indicator for the strength of their drinks.THURSDAY PARTY [Korean/Expat Bar] tel: 051-744-6621 open: 6pm - late web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/thursday-party A staple of the Busan landscape, Thurs-day Party Haeundae offers a casual, yet comfortable option after a day at the beach. With a patio for outdoor sitting, this open-aired spacious pub brings the usual quality service the locals and expats have come to expect from the Thursday Party empire.U2 BAR [Lounge] Caters more to the Korean crowd these days, but still good to lounge out.VAN GOGH TERRACE [Italian] tel: 051-741-3767 Nice view of the water while you eat.

KYUNGSUNGALMOST FAMOUS [Dance/Techno] Funky atmosphere, great staff, live music.AUSSIE BURGER [International] Burgers, fries and Aussie pies.AYUTA [Indian] Friendly staff, good food.BEJING GO-CHI [Chinese] Great skewers, great food, cheap prices.BLUE MONKEY [Dance/Hip Hop] tel. 051-611-2888 open: 7pm to late web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/blue-monkey With its illuminative and decorative

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style, Blue Monkey has impressive DJ sets on the weekend, and doubles as more of a lounge-style chill vibe during the weekdays. With an impressive menu and a booming sound system, ladies can also drink half price from 7 - 9 p.m.BON BON [Italian] tel: 051-621-0906 Great little spot next to Kyungsung U.BURGER AND PASTA [International] tel: 051-625-6651 open: 11am - 11pm web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/burger-pasta With three locations around Busan, Burger and Pasta offer solid menu, and reasonable prices that make them a hit with young Koreans and expats. Set in the traditional Thursday Party wooden decor, they offer pasta, burgers and a brunch with a small patio to enjoy the street catwalk on sunny days.CAFE RADIO [Cafe] Great atmosphere. Relax with a book.CLUB FABRIC [Rock/Event] Live music, warm cozy decor.DUGOUT [Sports Bar] Home of Lotte Giants games.EVAS [International/Lounge] Been around awhile, and still packs them in.FULLY BOOKED [Cafe] tel. 010-4469-9658 Used book store, bar, cafe. Great concept.GRAZIOSO [Italian] Dirt cheap Italian located in the Spark Building.HQ BAR [American/Sports Bar] tel. 010-2857-2367 Where the real mean go to drink and BS.KINO EYE [Dance Club] Dark atmosphere. Live music on oc-casion.LONG. T BAR [Lounge Bar] Large bar with cheap Long Island’s. Pool table and darts.MONK’S JAZZ CLUB [Jazz Club] Busan’s only jazz club. Tuesday nights are hot.NI HAO CHINESE [Chinese] Good Chinese at affordable prices.O’TACO [Mexican] tel: 051-627-8358 Good Mexican food and lunch specials.OL’ 55 [Live Music/Event] tel: 051-627-5645 open: 7pm - late web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/ol’55 Ol’55 is located in the heart of Kyung-sung University and is noted for its Open Mic Wednesdays, which are known to host the best Korean and expat musicians in town. The atmosphere is cool, there is free pool and a pay dart

machine, and Sunday nights host an expat trivia.PAINTED CHAIR CAFE [Cafe/Gallery] The art, the atmosphere. Good place to chill.SHABANA [Indian] tel: 051-621-4821 Good, affordable Indian food.THE SUSHI [Japanese] tel: 051-611-4043 Affordable, quality Japanese food.THURSDAY PARTY [Korean/Expat Bar] open: 6pm - late web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/thursday-party2 With nine Thursday Party’s around the city, it has become a staple for the young, hip Korean university crowd and expats alike. Beer pong, sports on TV and the free curry popcorn or salted spaghetti sticks are always in play, as is a busy crowd almost every evening of the week.VINYL UNDERGROUND [Nightclub/Event Bar] open: Weekends 8pm - late www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/vinyl Vinyl Underground is known as the spot for live music in the Kyungsung area. With over ten years of showcasing live music and DJ dance club weekends, owner Kim Dong-ha has established the “Yellow Banana Bar” as one of the longest must visit watering holes around the area.

PNU

CROSSROADS [Live Music/Pub] tel: 051-515-1181 open: 7pm-late web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/crossroads A small, but atmospheric watering hole in PNU, Crossroads has been a Busan institution amongst the expats for years. The subtly-lit second floor venue has a Happy Hour on offer every day from 7pm to 8pm on gin, vodka and rum mixes, and a Ladies Night Friday, for singles to meet other singles.FARMERS BURGERS [American/Korean Fusion] People rave about it. Nominated in Best Burger.GANESH [Indian] Small spot with good Indian fare on the menu.INTERPLAY [Live Music/Event] Live music, hit or miss if you catch on a good night.LOVING HUT [Vegetarian] www.lovinghut.co.kr tel: 051-518-0115MOO MONK [Live Music] Can catch some great Korean indie bands here.

PHO [Vietnamese] Nice Vietnamese food in PNU.RED BOTTLE [Korean/Expat Bar] Good spot to get a drink, and play some darts.SHABANA [Indian] tel: 051-517-1947 Nice Indian food for cheap.SOULTRANE [Comedy/Event/Rock] tel: 051-515-1181 open: 7pm-late web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/soul-trane One of the oldest expat bars in the city, the once foreigner oriented Soultrane nonetheless draws a healthy mix of locals, expats and tourists. Happy Hours greet every evening from 8pm to 10pm, and it’s the bar of choice for local come-dians every first Friday of the Month for the Ha Ha Hole.THE BASEMENT [Korean/Expat Bar] web: www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/basement One of the most popular bars in the area. Always a great time, and anchors the PNU scene.

SEOMYEONBUFFALO CHICKEN [Chicken] tel: 051-805-3512 Good chicken chain with several inter-esting sauces.BUONA OVEN PIZZA [Italian] tel: 051-904-8239 Nice, oven-baked pizza and spaghetti.CLUB FIX [Nightclub] tel: 051-905-5777 web: www.clubfixkorea.info New super club. International DJs and dress code required.DIVISION 9 [Lounge] Pinball, darts, basketball, drinking and good fun.DRAGON DREAM (THE CAVE BAR) [Korean] tel: 051-646-5924 Very interesting decor with a nice selec-tion of food.FLORIAN’S [Italian] Buffet with a wide selection of dishes.FOXY DANCE [Club] Dance club, usually packed on the weekend.FRESH FRIES FACTORY [International] Some good fish n’ chips and other tasty foods.FUZZY NAVEL [Mexican/Bar] Similar to the others around the city. Good food.JUDIE NINE BRAU [Brew Pub] Good place for home-brewed beer.LOVING HUT [Vegetarian] tel: 051-808-7718

www.lovinghut.co.krMETAL CITY [Rock/Live Music] Pool, darts and live music.ROCK N’ ROLL BAR [Rock] A true dive. Good atmosphere and pool and darts.T.G.I. FRIDAY’S [Chain] tel: 051-805-3164 Two locations in Seomyeon to choose from.THE SPOT [Lounge/Bottle Service] Bottle service, recently under renova-tions.THURSDAY PARTY [Korean/Expat Bar] tel: 051-818-6621 open: 6pm - late www.busanhaps.com/nightlife/thursday-party-1 You can expect more of the same from the Seomyeon Thursday Party, which caters to a young, eclectic mix of Koreans and expats. Nestled amongst a slew of bars and restaurants behind Judie’s Taewha, Thursday Party stands out for their unique charm, quality service and hip atmosphere amongst the Korean cool.VITO [Italian] tel: 051-806-5868 Open: Early for lunch, late for dinner www.busanhaps.com/food/vito Fashioned in the tradition of the small Italian trattoria, Vito brings back a taste of the old country. While the exquisite food is served in an elegant surrounding, this eatery is tucked away in the back streets of Seomyeon, though its reputa-tion for quality ingredients, reasonable prices and attentive service are far from a secret.

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Services Directory

AIRLINES

AIR BUSAN tel: 051-974-8686 web: www.busanair.comASIANA AIRLINES - DOMESTIC tel: 051-972-4004web: www.flyasiana.comASIANA AIRLINES - INTERNATIONAL tel: 051-971-2626 web: www.flyasiana.comCEBU PACIFIC AIR tel: 051-462-0686 web: www.cebupacificair.comJEJU AIR tel: 070-7420-1502 web: www.jejuair.netKOREAN AIR - DOMESTIC tel: 051-970-3314 web: www.koreanair.comKOREAN AIR - INTERNATIONAL tel: 051-970-3227 web: www.koreanair.comLUFTHANSA AIR tel: 070-8686-2531web: www.lufthansa.comTRANSASIA AIRWAYS tel: 051-463-0093 web: www.tna.com.tw

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONSAMCHAM #4501, Trade Tower 159-1, Samsung-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoultel: 02-564-2040 www.amchamkorea.orgAn independent association of American and international businesses, the role of the American Chamber of Commerce is to promote business and trade between the United States and Korea.EUCCK Paradise Hotel (Main Bldg.), 1408-5 Jung-dong, Haeundae-gutel: 051-744-6711 eucck.orgThe European Chamber of Commerce aims to provide an effective network of business associates together with discussion forums and seminars on how to do business in Korea, as well as an array of social networking events.

EDUCATION

FOREIGN SCHOOLSBUSAN FOREIGN SCHOOL1366-3 Jwa-dong, Haeundae-gutel: 051-747-7199web: www.busanforeignschool.org

BUSAN JAPANESE SCHOOL 173-8 Millak-dong, Suyoung-gutel: 051-753-4166web: user.chollian.net/~pusjpnsc BUSAN OVERSEAS CHINESE

KINDERGARTEN 548-1 Choryang-dong, Dong-gutel: 051-468-2845 web: kbces.com.ne.kr

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BUSAN798 Nae-ri, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun tel: 051-742-3332 web: www.bifskorea.org

KOREAN LESSONS

BUSAN FOUNDATION FOR INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES tel: 051-668-7900web: www.bfia.or.kremail: [email protected] tel: 051-513-0131 web: www.kliff.co.kr email: [email protected] LANGUAGE EDUCATION CENTER tel: 051-510-1983web: www.ili.pusan.ac.kr email: [email protected]

TESOL TRAINING

TESOL ALLIANCE tel: 051-818-0502 web: www.tesolalliance.com

INFORMATION

EXPAT ASSISTANCE

CALL CENTER FOR FOREIGN RESIDENTS IN BUSAN tel: 1577-7716 FREE TRANSLATION SERVICE (BBB) tel: 1588-5644 MULTICULTURAL FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER tel: 1577-5432

INFORMATION CENTERSTOURIST INFORMATION SERVICE tel: 1330BEXCO TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER tel: 051-740-7300 BUSAN GLOBAL CENTER tel: 1577-7716BUSAN INT’L PASSENGER TERMINAL TOURIST INFORMATION tel: 051-465-3471BUSAN STATION TOUR INFORMATIONtel: 051-441-6565GIMHAE INT’L AIRPORT TOUR INFORMATION (DOMESTIC) tel: 051-973-4607 GIMHAE INT’L AIRPORT TOUR IN-FORMATION (INTERNATIONAL) tel: 051-973-2800

HAEUNDAE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER tel: 051-749-5700 INTERNATIONAL FERRY INFORMATION CENTER tel: 051-465-3471NOPODONG BUS TERMINAL TOURIST INFORMATION tel: 051-508-9400 UN MEMORIAL CEMETERY TOURIST INFORMATION tel: 051-625-1608

MEDICAL

HEALTH CENTERS

DONGNAE HEALTH CENTER 702-54, Myeongryun-2 dong, Dongnae-gutel:051-555-4000 Gangseo-gu Health Center2009-1, Daejeo-2 dong, Gangseo-gutel: 051-972-6101 HAEUNDAE HEALTH CENTER 1339, Jwa-2 dong, Haeundae-gutel: 051-746-4000JUNG-GU HEALTH CENTER1 Ga 1, Daecheong-dong, Jung-gu tel: 051-600-4741

HERBAL CLINICS

DONGEUI UNIVERSITY KOREAN MEDICAL HOSPITAL45-1, Yangjeong-2 dong, Busanjin-gutel: 051-867-5101

DONGEUI UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 397-3, Bujeon-1 dong, Busanjin-gutel: 051-803-5430

GOOD SAMSUN HANBANG1162-2, Jurye-dong, Sasang-gutel: 051-325-0300

HOSPITALS

BUK-GU/DONGNAE

BUMIN HOSPITAL 380-4, Deokcheon 1-dongtel: 051-330-3000web: www.buminhos.co.krDONG EUI MEDICAL CENTER San 45-1, Yangjeong 2-dongtel: 051-867-5101web: www.demc.kr DONGNAE BONG SENG HOSPITAL 766, Anlak 1-dongtel: 051-531-6000 web: www.bongseng.comDONGRAE WOORIDUL HOSPITAL 205-10, Nakmin-dongtel: 051-559-5000 web: www.dongrae.wooridul.co.kr

INJE UNIVERSITY BUSAN PAIK HOSPITAL 1435, Jwa-dongtel: 051-890-6114 web: www.paik.ac.kr

HAEUNDAE

HYOSUNG CITY HOSPITAL 1094-2, Jaesong 1-dongtel: 051-709-3000 web: www.hshos.comINJE UNIV. HAEUNDAE PAIK HOSPITAL 1435, Jwa-dongtel: 051-797-0100 web: www.paik.ac.kr/Haeundae

JUNG-GU

HAEYANG HOSPITAL 80-8 Jungang-dong 4-ga tel: 051-469-4456 web: www.haeyang.netMARYKNOLL MEDICAL CENTER 12, Daecheong-dong 4-gatel: 051-465-8801 web: www.maryknoll.co.kr

NAM-GU

BUSAN ST. MARY'S MEDICAL CENTER 538-41, Yongho 4-dongtel: 051-933-7114 web: www.bsm.or.kr

SEO-GU

DONG-A UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 3-ga, #1 Dongdaeshin-dong tel: 051-240-2400 web: www.damc.or.kr PUSAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 10, Ami-dong 1-ga tel: 051-254-0171web: www.pnug.co.kr

SUYEONGBUSAN CENTUM HOSPITAL 1077-1, Gwangan 3-dongtel: 051-760-5000web: www.centumhospital.comBUSAN HANNAH WOMAN'S HOSPITAL 304, Namcheon-dongtel: 051-625-2300 web: www.hannah4u.co.kr GOOD GANGAN HOSPITAL 40-1, 41-9, Namcheon-dong tel: 051-625-0900 web: www.gang-an.or.kr


MUSEUMS

BUSAN MUSEUM OF ART40, Apec-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busantel: 051-740-2602 web: www.art.busan.go.krOpening Hours - 09:00 ~ 20:00 Closed - Jan. 1, Every First MondayAdmission Fee - Free BUSAN MODERN HISTORY MUSEUM104, Daechung-ro, Jung-gu, Busantel: 051-253-3845 web: www.modern.busan.go.krOpening Hours - 09:00 ~ 18:00 Closed - Jan.1, Every First Monday Admission Fee - Free BUSAN MUSEUM 63, UN Peace-ro, Nam-gu, Busantel: 051-610-7111web: www.museum.busan.go.krHours of operation - 09:00 ~ 20:00 Closed - Jan. 1, Every First MondayAdmission fee - Free BUSAN UN MEMORIAL CEMETERY AND PARK 779, Daeyon 4 dong, Nam-gu, Busantel: 051-625-0625web: www.unmck.or.krHours of operation - 09:00 ~ 17:00Open Year RoundAdmission fee - Free

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

AL-FATIH MASJID MOSQUE Namsan-dong, #30-1 Guemjeong-gutel: 051-518-9991web: www.busanislam.or.krServices: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily

BUSAN CHINESE CHURCH Choryang1-dong, #548-2, Dong-gutel: 051-467-0275

GIFT MINISTRY Myung-nyun-dong, Dongnae-gutel: 010-7999-8644web: www.tinyurl.com/lifeisagiftServices: Saturdays,10:30 a.m.HONGBEOPSA TEMPLE Dugu-dong, #1220-1, Guemjeong-gutel: 010-8771-6265HOSANNA CHURCHMyeongji-dong, #3245-5 Gangseo-gu, tel: 051-209-0191 web: www.him-busan.blogspot.comServices: Sundays, 12:30 p.m.

INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CHURCH Minerva Hall, Pusan University of Foreign Studiestel: 010-8326-1985web: www.iccbusan.orgServices: Sundays, 10:30 a.m.

ONNURI ENGLISH SERVICEJangsan, Haeundae-gutel: 010-7570-9171Services: Sundays, 10 a.m..

SHOPPING

DEPT. STORES

LOTTE DEPT. STORE www.lotteshopping.comOpen: 10:30 ~ 20:00

FOUR LOCATIONSCENTUM CITY1496, U Dong, Haeundae-gu, Busantel: 051-730-2500

DONGNAE502-3, Oncheonjeong, Dongnae-gu, Busantel: 051-605-2500

GWANGBOK20-1, 7 ga, Jung-ang Dong, Jung-gu, Busantel: 051-678-2500

SEOMYEONBujeondong, Busan-jingu, Busantel: 051-810-2500

HYUNDAI DEPT. STORE 62-5, Beomil-dong, Dong-gu, Busantel: 051-667-2233Open: 10:30 ~ 20:00

SHINSEGAE DEPT. STORE (CENTUM CITY) 1495 Wu-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busantel: 1588-1234 web: www.english.shinsegae.comOpen: 10:30 ~ 20:00

CLOTHING/SPORTS

KAI SURF SHOP183-11 Gwangan-dong, Suyeong-gu tel: 051-753-2746

SOCIAL/NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

BUSAN BANDITS RUGBY Facebook Group: Busan Bandits

BUSAN BEACH VOLLEYBALLFacebook Group: Busan Beach Volleyball

BUSAN BOOK SWAPFacebook Page: Busan Book Swap

BUSAN BOWLING LEAGUE Contact: David Aldermantel:010.7919.1223Facebook Group: Busan Bowling League

BUSAN FOUNDATION FOR INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES tel: 051-668-7900web: www.bfia.or.kr

BUSAN FRIENDSHIP GROUP www.meetup.com/Pusans

BUSAN SCUBAFacebook Group: Busan Scuba

BTC FOOTBALL FB Group: Busan Transportation Corpora-tion Supporters Fanpage

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and the pro in both English and Korean. Along with a great selection of the latest equipment, we also book national and international dive tours for dive enthusi-asts. Contact us today for more info! EPIK TEACHERS IN BUSAN Facebook Group: Busan EPIKEXPAT SAILING CLUB Contact: Mark Chi email: [email protected] web: www.busansailing.comFIELD HOCKEY Facebook Group: Field Hockey in South KoreaLAOCHRA BUSAN GAELIC ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CLUB Contact: Peter Bonner tel: 010-8344-1410 email: [email protected] Facebook Group: Laochra Busan MembersROKD ROLLER DERBY [email protected] Facebook Group: ROKD Republic of Korea DerbySALSA DANCING web: www.busansalsa.blogspot.comSOCRATES CAFEFacebook Group: Busan Socrates Cafe

ULTIMATE FRISBEE Facebook Group: BusanUltimate

WORDZ ONLY Facebook Group: WordZ Only

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THARP ON: SUMMER

MY STUDENTS LOOK ON WITH A MIX OF CURIOSITY AND HORROR, COCKING THEIR

HEADS LIKE QUIZZICAL PUPPIES, UNTIL ONE OF THE BRAVER ONES POINTS TO-

WARDS THE AREA OF SEEP-AGE, MOVES HER FINGER IN A CIRCULAR MOTION AND

GASPS: “TEACHER, WHY???”

BY CHRIS THARP ILLUSTRATION BY SARAH ELMINSHAWI

The Last Word

I t’s summer here on the peninsula, or as I like to refer to it – The Great Gush – that time of year when sweat pours forth through my pores like a fat guy trekking in the Congo. It’s ridiculous, really. Just the mild exertion of picking up my attendance book from my office and

marching into class causes circles of dank shame to emanate from beneath my armpits and neck. My students look on with a mix of curiosity and horror, cocking their heads like quizzical puppies, until one of the braver ones points towards the area of seepage, moves her finger in a circular motion and gasps: “Teacher, why???”

A Korean doesn’t sweat like a big pink Westerner; this is just a fact. One visit to the gym will prove this true. I’ve often looked over at the ajosshi working the treadmill next to me, only to see a light dew of perspiration so perfectly glistening on his forehead. It’s almost cute, really. I am not so lucky, though, instead leaving a great, nasty sweat-slick beneath me that summons visions of the Exxon Valdez. I’ve even slipped on the stuff a couple of times. I am not proud.

Even if they sweat less than some of us, Koreans do feel the heat, and try to beat it a number of different ways. The preferred method for the elderly is to wearily sit on low-rise tables out-doors (known as ajumma platforms), hiss, grunt, and watch the world ooze by. Sometimes a really mean looking grandma will light up a ciggy. It’s still a bit culturally taboo for women to smoke in Korea, but once they’re over 70 they just don’t give a shit, and no one is brave enough to tell them to stop. Go on: I dare you. The men prefer to cool off by heading to the nation’s saunas for a good sweat and phlegm-clearing. Nothing takes the edge off the heat bet-ter than hocking up half-a-liter worth of loogies. I’ve witnessed it firsthand.

The midsummer visit to the sauna is just an example of the Ko-rean idea of “fighting fire with fire”. It’s the same reason some restaurants will serve you warm water with your meal when the whole outside world is aflame. I’m a red-blooded, ice-in-my-wa-ter American, and this practice goes against everything I believe in. It has nearly caused me to go berserk and trash the restaurant

like Led Zeppelin did hotel rooms. But I am a guest here, and they really do believe that the best way to cool down is to take even more heat into your body. This is why, during any of the three days of summer considered to be the most scorching (known as the bong nal), you will see serpentine lines out of Korea’s samgy-etang (chicken soup) and boshingtang (dog soup) restaurants. In this, they’re no different than Americans, really: during the sum-mer heat, we too like to eat chicken and hot dogs cooked on an open flame.

I usually get out of Korea in the summertime, often going back to Seattle to enjoy one of the three months out of the year that doesn’t make me want to kill myself. There I enjoy the good life, relaxing with family and friends and binging on turkey sandwich-es, microbrews and episodes of The Daily Show. But alas, rising airfares and several years of financial hemophilia have grounded

me this time around, so I’ll be spend-ing every muggy minute right here. But what am I supposed to do? Go to the beach?

I hate the beach. Okay, don’t get me wrong – I like swimming and snorkeling and doing some beachy things – but the beach in the sum-mer is just a magnate for assholes in pretty much any country in the world. And in Korea, it’s crazy! Once “Beach Season” begins, the hordes descend like a Biblical locust plague. Have you ever been to Haeundae Beach during the height of summer?

You can smell it 20 minutes before you see it – a rank concoction of wet clothes, squid and BO. And the sheer number of people for your eyes to take in fries your synapses; a writhing mass of over 700,000 bellowing human beings is there with you. It’s like going swimming with the whole state of Wyoming. At any given moment, at least 3,400 children are peeing in the shallows. And for those of you brave enough to take a dip in the urine-saturated water? Be prepared to share it with empty Hite cans, plastic bags and half-consumed chicken legs.

So I think I’ll avoid the beach this year. Hell, maybe I’ll give the whole summer a skip and sleep it off, Rip Van Winkle-style. Just don’t let me leave the fan on. You can check out Tharp’s blog: www.homelyplanet.wordpress.com


Most Westerners have seen all manner of diet fads back home, but few are aware of the benefits of traditional Oriental treatments for reducing weight. Dong-eui Medical Center’s Oriental Esthetic & Obesity Center offers people great options for not only shedding excess weight, but for actually restoring muscle tissue and body shape back to its original state.

According to nurse Lee Hei-sung, the weight loss program focuses on the long term rather than a quick fix. “This pro-gram helps reduce the ‘yo-yo effect’ of dieting by ensuring natural weight loss,” she said. “Our program keeps the the body slim without any of the side effects by correcting un-healthy habits.”

Along with herbal therapy, the Oriental method includes several types of painless acupuncture that infuse the body with herbal remedies that stimulate the lipolytic processes that occur in the body naturally. There is also a very interest-ing form of acupuncture to the ears which acts to suppress hunger by stimulating the region of the brain where hunger occurs.

Along with a regiment of multi-vitamins and herbs to help

the body better do what occurs naturally, there are other herbal mixtures that help stimulate body metabolism, as well as increasing your body’s ability to absorb essential nutrients into the system.

While this all sounds good, don’t think that you are getting off easy with an effortless weight loss program—there is ex-ercise involved, too. The program at Dong-eui includes a per-sonally designed exercise program that can be done in the exercise therapy room at the hospital or at home.

Finally, the program includes remedies to help your skin look younger. “With this treatment, we can improve the shape of your face, as well as reduce wrinkles by helping the circulation in your muscles and skin,” said Hei-sung.

So, if you have been putting off that New Year’s resolution to rid yourself of those extra pounds, contact Lee Hei-sung at Dong Eui Medical Center to get started looking better right away.

The medical center offers complete English service and is locat-ed near the Yangjeong subway station on line 1. You can contact Hei-sung for an appointment by phone at 051-850-8941 or 010-9457-8941 or by email at [email protected].

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