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april 2011

taegU tecH is exPanDing tHanKs to WaRRen BUffett

Translation by Bosun Kim Edited by AliciA HArtgrove Taegu Tech announced on March 14th that American investment guru Warren Buffett, 81, will give an additional 100 billion won to Daegu Tech to help build the companys second plant in Gachang-myeon, Dalseong-gun. Buffett owns 80% of IMC Group shares, which is associated with Taegu Tech. IMC Group Inc., the global cutting tool company, is also connected with Iskawa of Israel and Tanggaroyi of Japan. The second plant is expected to open in early 2013. The new plant will have four buildings equipped with an automated system using high-tech equipment, like robots that will have the ability to do precision cutting. Taegu Tech currently has about 1,100 workers but plans on hiring more than 120 new employees to better service the second plant.

Dongseongnos Revitalization YeongcHeon staRligHt

Originally reported by in DAegus mAeil sHinmun Daegus downtown is going through upheaval. Gone are the old ways. Gone are the tiny carts offering bugs and compressed fake-fish dipped in water. Gone are the visored ajummas and drunken ajoshis, swept aside by glorious progress and by DaVincis and Starbucks every passing day. As foreigners, our numbers grow and our strength grows, as more and more foreign teachers cram into little ole Daegu, throwing money at only the chicest of entrepreneurs, creating a new vanguard. Translation by mireA lee Edited by DAviD BircHAll

Continued on pg 4

festival An astronomical experience!

Originally reported by in Now, the new-wave runs the area. Since 2009, eight interna- DAegus mAeil sHinmun tional restaurants opened in the area, and the (albeit Korean- Translated by tAejoon Byun ized) cuisine of 16 countries can be sampled here today, with Edited by craig WHite an ever-increasing number of Korean converts. Ms. Jiyeon Jung, 25 of Bonri-dong, said: Two month ago, I ate at an Ital- 'The 8th Mt.Bohyun Starlight Festival in Yeongcheon" is goian restaurant in this area with my friend and I liked it so ing to be held from April 21st to 24th, in Ilwon, Starlight Village, Mt.Bohyun, Hwabook-myun, Yeongchun. much that Ive kept coming back. Yeongcheon city government is going to hold a festival which is selected as a 'recommended festival in Gyeongbuk province', with the connection of the National Observatory of Mt.Bohyun and (http://www.staryc. com). The festival includes experiencing observation, astronomy contests, and so on. This festival, which has 'Let's Make a Dream, Plant a Dream, and Pick a Star' as a motto, prepares various different programmes like astronomy observation experiences, lectures of science, environmentally friendly science experiences, science performances, merging of star and art, and more. During the festival, the Observatory of Mt.Bohyun will be opened so that people can take a tour of the 1.8m optical telescope. This is a telescope with a diameter of 800mm, which is Continued on pg 5

The nationwide 4D theater explosion has also found an ally Dongseongno, broadly the area stretching from Banwoldang here. In the last year alone, seven such theatres have opened, to Kyobo, is fast becoming our new playground. Running with an enormous indoor amusement park ready to join the parallel to the maze of streets which play host to all the bars, party in April. clubs, and shopping outlets of downtown Daegu, the area is 4D today is a simpler concept than that which mathematialready unrecognizable from its past. Since 2008, those who cians have grappled with for centuries. Now it involves those could, widened the streets and ripped out the markets, street red and blue 3D glasses that we all love, a strong safety bar, vendors, and cars, and thus manicured the area into moderdramatic images, and lots of shaking, rolling, and water comnity. ing atcha. Lets face it; this is not the area to go for tradition. The sprawlUnsurprisingly, the convenience, safety, and excitement ating Seomun Market lies about a 15 minute walk from Dongtract hordes of students and families. Mr Kang opened his seongno, and if thats not anachronous enough, then you can theater a year ago and business is booming: There are many get all the reindeer antlers and bear bile you want a stones different rides on offer, with different levels and types of acthrow away at the herbal medicine market. tion, and we often have students trying loads in a day. Continued on pg 5

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Welcome to the 2nd edition of InDaegu. As much as this new project has received a lot of positive feedback from readers looking for a widely circulated English news source for Daegu, there are a lot of gloomy feelings, internally. Daegu Pockets, the little mag that caught the attention of the foreign community and English-speaking Koreans in Daegu, will no longer be published. As co-founder and co-owner and having my ideas and fingerprints all over it, this is the last thing Craig White, Managing Editor that I would ever want, but I dont possess the legal craig@in-daegu.com means to continue. In fact, due to the complicated operating structure that has grown within Daegu Pockets, no one has the legal means to continue it, without agreed upon consent from 4 different people. And we 4 cant seem to agree on much, these days.You will hear rumors about how this came to be. Some of you will hear that DP was too costly to print and created financial stress. Or that some central people in DP became too preoccupied with their other businesses and DP fell into neglect, much to chagrin of the active players in the magazine. Some of you will hear that I grew frustrated about the failures that DP had with respect to marketing, distribution, and accounting, and that I was powerless to do anything about it. Whichever rumor you subscribe to, without a doubt, I feel that Daegu Pockets had all the right people, but in some cases, the right people were doing jobs that they were not suited for. And we merely had to re-organize and re-structure. A larger opportunity and larger concept began to take shape. It would involve more English publications in various themes, English TV, English Radio, Web projects. Enough suited opportunities for those right people in DP who were not ideally suited for their jobs. Some of those people have joined the larger concept and are now being groomed into leading positions within some partnering companies, suited to their interests and talents. Unfortunately, some of these talented people from DP have yet to accept the offers to join the larger concept, due to bitter feelings over the strong manner that I had to take to break us out of the paralyzed operational structure that stifled the growth of DP for the past year. Some of those individuals have rebuffed offers to keep everyone together and they have opted to start another publication in Daegu.The job offers and olive branches remain extended to those individuals, as I am still a firm believer that we would work so much better together than against each other, if things were just streamlined and organized better. For Daegu Pockets fans, Im discussing with the Daegu government to seek funding to develop a tourism guide using variations of the helpful content and maps that we developed in Daegu Pockets, to keep that spirit alive. As the original partner of overseeing Daegu Pockets content, Galbijim Media maintained the copyright protection of it, and until the future tourism guide is launched, I hope you find InDaegu to help fill some of the void that Daegu has for informative English content.
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Kenneth Quillinan

When not teaching English at Kyungpook National University, Kenneth Quillinan has become of one of the most passionate writers living in Daegu, particularly when it comes to sports and activities. In addition to helping with InDaegu, he also gives back to the Daegu community, through volunteering at a local orphanage. We showed our thanks to Kenneth recently, by giving him and his friends a 100,000won food and bar tab at Travellers Bar and Grill. For more info on how to contribute and be eligible to get VIP treatment, read below. For directions to Travellers Bar and Grill, check out the back page!

holly Cordial

As part of a military family in Daegu, Holly Cordial and her son, Hunter Dean (pictured left) lead busy lives around Camp Walker and nearby US bases. But they are also busy with getting deep into the local culture. Holly runs seemingly all over town with her camera and takes pictures of events and article themes for InDaegu, in addition to Seouls Groove magazine. Her son, Hunter, is also an avid writer, contributing restaurant reviews that other foreigners in Daegu may have yet to discover, as well as covering facets of Daegus music scene. InDaegu treated Hollys family to a 100,000won food tab, courtesy of downtown Daegus Bennigans. Make sure to check out the Bennigans special later in this issue!

darryl Chandler and his CaC team

The CAC Office and its affiliated MWR locations around the Area 4 army bases of Daegu are hotbeds of activity, with people always coming and going. Darryl Chandler is the sparkplug of what keeps the CAC operating and efficient. Darryl is a big advocate of on-base and off-base promotion and synergizing the US military community with the Daegu community, at large. Darryl and his hardworking staff are instrumental in ensuring that InDaegu gets out to all of its MWR locations around Area 4. As a small token of appreciation to all the great work that they do, InDaegu treated Darryl and his team to some Papa Johns Pizza, recently. Thanks guys!

Kristen epstein and her uso team

The USO is one of the famous names in military speak, and is a recognizable acronym even to people who have never served before or are not even American. The program coordinator at the USO on Camp Walker is run by Kristen Epstein, who is a very passionate individual in trying to enhance and promote the Korean experience to US army personnel via tours and events, among other things. InDaegu and its affiliated tour operators have some big plans coming soon and Kristen will be a big help with getting the word out to Area 4 and also bringing down folks from other areas of Korea, to experience some great times in and around Daegu. InDaegu also popped by the USO to show some pizza love to Kristen and her team, courtesy of Papa Johns. In addition to the CAC and MWR areas, the USO is always stocked with InDaegu, so dont forget to keep it on your radar!

Each month, we will announce new ways for people to win food, prizes and contests from InDaegu. If you write, translate, take pictures, help network or distribute for us, you will be in line to receive benefits, sooner or later. But for all people looking for a way to get a chance to win something right away, here are this months contest terms: 1. Add your Facebook Friends to InDaegus group on Facebook. Pretty simple. Just search for In Daegu group on Facebook. At the end of the month, we will be able to check our group wall to see how many friends you invited. The individual who invited the most friends will receive first pick of our prize offerings. We would have to do some confirmation and screening to ensure that those individuals are in Daegu or surrounding area, of course. But thats it. If you have a bunch of friends in Daegu, then merely type their name in and invite them to our group. Well also award ongoing prizes, not just for most invites in a month, but also cumulative. If your invited friends are regularly active on the group wall and/or are still a member of the group, you will be able to win prizes again, each month. And just to put any concerns to rest, we dont intend to spam you and your friends with group mail. But we would like to share periodic updates with you on relevant news, job offers, and upcoming contests, via the wall and group mail. Prizes: Were only just getting started. But here are a few that will be available to win: -100,000won bar/food tab from Travellers Bar and Grill -100,000won bar/food tab from downtown Bennigans -Pizza Party from Papa Johns. Well bring pizza to wherever you want to do it. Other similar prizes will be available in April and well announce them on our group wall, once they are confirmed. If you have a business or service that you would like to offer VIP Promotion to our monthly contests, please email us at info@in-daegu.com.

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Downtown:

City Hall Daegu Tourism Kiosks LSE English Academy Travellers Bar and Grill YBM YMCA

Yeungjin College Yeungnam University Over 400 foreign language academies

Universities anD schools:

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Daegu University Daegu Catholic University Keimyung University Kyungpook University

City Hall Daegu Conventions and Visitors Bureau Daegu Gyeongbuk Free Economic Zone Daegu Police Headquarters Daegu Tourism Kiosks

EXCO Suseong-gu Government Office 2011 World Championships in Athletics Organizing Committee

an eMeRgencY sHelteR? WHo KneW? Its Time to Recheck Disaster Measures in Daegu
Translation by yujeong lee Edited by micHelle vAn BAlKom Originally reported by in DAegus mAeil sHinmun Did you know that the 2.28 Memorial Park in Jung-gu, Daegu is a designated earthquake safety shelter? Most people dont because there is not a sign for it anywhere. I didnt know that this was a shelter at all, says Jaeim Jeong. Can we just go next to the big pillar when an earthquake hits? Disaster relief experts say that though Japan had unprecedented damage from the earthquake in March, it had fewer casualties because of the countrys institutionalized earthquake drill. The experts insist that Korea needs to prepare countermeasures for a possible earthquake as soon as possible. Where should We go? According to the City of Daegu, there are a total of 353 safety shelters that can accommodate 570,000 people in the city. There are fifty-four playgrounds, 293 parks, and six public stadiums or parking lots. The safety shelters are usually a playground, park, or open field surrounded by high buildings that are unlikely to collapse during an earthquake. The city designates safety shelters every year and notifies the district. However, the departments taking charge of the shelters are all different and most places dont even know they are designated. There arent any guides or signs. One school stated, We knew that our school is designated as a drill shelter, but didnt have any idea that it was designated as an earthquake shelter or what to do in case of one. One district explained, There is a disaster management fund, but we didnt appropriate funds for a guide or to inform about a disaster shelter. Most of the downtown parks, however, are designated as shelters so it would be fine. Continued on pg 4
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Continued from pg 3: An Emergency Shelter? Who Knew? do I have to go to Mt. Palgong If an earthquake hIts? There is a world of difference between Korea and Japan. Japan has regular disaster drills starting from when children enter daycare and kindergarten. Japanese people are wellinformed of shelters near their residences. You can find disaster kits at offices and schools as well. The Daegu Office of Education said, The earthquake caused huge damage to a neighboring country, therefore, we need to implement some drills and education about earthquakes to our students. We will tighten up earthquake drills from now on. However, at the moment, students dont know what to do if there is an emergency. An elementary school student said, I took part in a drill when I was in kindergarten, but I cant remember it. Cant I just run away to
Total Number Total Jung-gu Dong-gu Seo-gu 353 0 13 27 23 21 83 153 24 Holding capacity 570,520 21,551 153,143 39,865 8,993 87,614 78,609 161,062 19,683

Mt. Palgong if an earthquake hits Daegu? Another student said, I think I could run to the kitchen if there were an earthquake because the kitchen has water. Adults also dont know what to do. The only disaster drill in Korea is the national drill that Safe Korea conducts every May. The three-day drill is divided into three categories: storm and flood, earthquake, and human disaster. Therefore, each disaster is only drilled for a day. The Daegu Fire Defense Headquarters said, Training usually focuses on big fires or terrorist attacks, not on rescues in case of earthquakes. Meanwhile, Japanese people have regularly taken part in earthquake drills all their lives. Even with those precautions, the earthquake and tsunami killed thousands of people.
Park Number 293 5 5 22 17 13 73 145 13 Holding capacity 484,232 16.645 147,169 34,815 3,871 82,470 34,836 154,287 10,139 2 4 35,967 3,417 Number 6 Etc. Holding capacity 39,384

oceans netWoRKing Meeting at novotel

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Playground Holding capacity 54 46,904 4 8 5 6 8 8 4 11 4,906 5,974 5,050 5,122 5,144 7,806 3,358 9,544

On March 25th, Novotel was host to students and staff of the international departments from Keimyung, Kyungpook, and Yeungnam Universities for Oceans Networking Meeting for SAIPEKS and EUKLA Alumni. In attendance, were a lot of attendees from Europe, hoping to preserve friendships from student exchange programs between Europe and Korea. OCEAN (Organisation for Cooperation, Exchange and Networking among Students) SAIPEKS (Study and Internship Program for European and Korean Students) EUKLA (EU and Korea Leadership Alliance)

Nam-gu Buk-gu Suseong-gu Dalseo-gu Dalseong-gun

Continued from pg 1: Taegu Tech is Expanding Moshe Sharon, president of Taegu Tech, and Mayor Beom-il Kim led a meeting on March 14th at Daegu City Hall that reached the 100 billion won investment agreement with Buffett. On March 21st, Taegu Tech had the groundbreaking ceremony on location for the second plant, a 20,000 meter squared factory site in Gachang-myeon. With this investment, Taegu Tech is expected to have a 70% increase in annual sales. Reports show annual sales at 500 billion won. Taegu Tech works with 300 domestic suppliers. Sixtyfive percent of Taegu Techs annual production gets exported to 25 countries including the United States, Britain, Japan, and China.

tHoMas eDison
Written by DAn svoBoDA translation by giHyun sung Every so often, we take a moment to look back on the business of looking forward.Fortune telling has a long and varied history; its often incorrect predictions have been offset by the human desire to catch a glimpse, however obscure, of the remote future. This begs the question: how did people in 1911 imagine the world would look like a century later in 2011? has not shrunk from the venture.

Already, Mr. Edison tells us, the steam engine is KEYWORDS emitting its last gasps. A century hence it will be as remote as antiquity as the lumbering coach of Guru - Equipped with - Tudor days, which took a week to travel from Groundbreaking ceremony - Yorkshire to London. In the year 2011 such railway trains as survive will be driven at incredible speed by electricity (which will also be the motive force of all the world's machinery), generated by In a hundred years' time the cost will probably be There was perhaps no one better than "hydraulic" wheels. reduced to a tenth. Thomas Edison, inventor of the then-futurBut the traveler of the future, says a writer in Anistic phonograph, motion-picture camera and More amazing still, this American wizard sounds swers, will largely scorn such earth crawling. He light bulb, to provide us with a look at the the death knell of gold as a precious metal. "Gold," will fly through the air, swifter than any swallow, crystal ball back at the beginning of the twenhe says, "has even now but a few years to live. The at a speed of two hundred miles an hour, in colostieth century. day is near when bars of it will be as common and sal machines, which will enable him to breakfast as cheap as bars of iron or blocks of steel. How do Mr. Edisons predictions stack up? in London, transact business in Paris and eat his He is spot on with regard to the emergence of luncheon in Cheapside. "We are already on the verge of discovering the electric trains and air travel.His prediction of secret of transmuting metals, which are all subThe house of the next century will be furnished the downfall of gold as a precious metal and stantially the same in matter, though combined in from basement to attic with steel, at a sixth of the enthusiasm for steel dont fare quite as well. different proportions." present cost of steel so light that it will be as Perhaps most interesting are Edisons ideas easy to move a sideboard as it is today to lift a Before long it will be an easy matter to convert about the future of books. He says that a book drawing room chair. The baby of the twenty-first a truck load of iron bars into as many bars of two inches thick will contain forty thousand century will be rocked in a steel cradle; his father virgin gold. pages. will sit in a steel chair at a steel dining table, and In the magical days to come there is no reason why Im not sure exactly how many pages of text his mother's boudoir will be sumptuously equipped our great liners should not be of solid gold from the tiny sixteen gigabyte storage card on my with steel furnishings, converted by cunning varstem to stern; why we should not ride in golden smartphone can contain, but Id wager that nishes to the semblance of rosewood, or mahogataxicabs, or substituted gold for steel in our drawits a lot more than a mere forty thousand. ny, or any other wood her ladyship fancies. ing room suites. Only steel will be the more duraRead through Edisons predictions and then Books of the coming century will all be printed ble, and thus the cheaper in the long run. come up with some of your own for 2111 leaves of nickel, so light to hold that the reader can enjoy a small library in a single volume. A book What will the world be a hundred years hence? two inches thick will contain forty thousand pagKEYWORDS None but a wizard dare raise the curtain and dis- es, the equivalent of a hundred volumes; six inches close the secrets of the future; and what wizard can in aggregate thickness, it would suffice for all the stack up: , do it with so sure a hand as Mr. Thomas Alva contents of the Encyclopedia Britannica. And each . Edison, who has wrested so many secrets from volume would weigh less than a pound. be spot on: . / exjealous Nature? He alone of all men who live has actly right Already Mr. Edison can produce a pound weight the necessary courage and gift of foresight, and he of these nickel leaves, more flexible than paper and ten times as durable, at a cost of five shillings.
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Continued from pg 1: Dongsungros Revitalization With retail space in the area, now at a premium, the usual boring selection of chain stores and eateries have moved in, though gems lie down all of its numerous alleys. One such gem, Misoya, located near Banwoldang, does better sushi than most in Daegu. One place well-worth noting is Babwich, a budget kimbab and sandwich shop that sells its own recipe Maecharm kimbab: spicy, delicious and unlike any you will have tried before. Babwich is located right by Jungangno Station, Exit 2. There are already over twenty thousand foreigners in Daegu, and the younger generation of Koreans are also lapping up the burgeoning international scene. With more money to spend and fewer responsibilities than their parents, the new generation is casing these markets to grow rapidly. An official of the Co-op of Shopkeepers said, Weve seen a 30 percent rise in visitors since Dongseongno was created. The area is aimed at young people, but its safe and family friendly, too. KEYWORDS Play host: Those who can have: Join the party: Atcha:

Continued from pg 1: Yeongcheon Starlight Festival the biggest in the whole Gyeongsang region, which helps you to observe stars even in the daytime. For kids, there will be an astronaut festival which will increase their imagination and dreams, and a robot tour bus, which also is very popular among kids. In the second "Star Party", targeting college astronomy clubs, there is going to be a meeting with the chairman of Observatory of Mt.Bohyun, exhibition of telescopes, and various experience opportunities. Youngcheon city government has made a smartphone optimized homepage, to provide people with lots of festival related information. You can also take a tour of 5 other villages around there, including the starlight village where this festival is going to be held. Mountain-Nature-School in Osan, Hwabuk, Yeongcheon is operating a environment-friendly science programme building. Participants can also enjoy menari, namul-jeon, and menari noodles of Mt.Bohyun. You can also experience Yeongcheon's hot tourist spots, which are recommended by the Korean Ministry of Tourism, like Mt.Bohyun Observatory, the astronomical science building of Mt.Bohyun, and cultural assets, like Dokye seowon and Imso seowon. Come and experience the hidden gems of Yeongcheons astronomical and cultural wonders!

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Translated by ummu mutiAH Edited by micHelle vAn BAlKom Sourced from mAeil sHinmun Citizens looking for Daegu Safety Theme Park have increased rapidly after the earthquake in Japan.

Daegu Safety Theme Parks Visit Increase

disastrous situations. People see that there are benefits of this theme park because they think it can develop their capability to deal with the disAccording to the theme park, astrous situations. a number of people who visited this park before the Policemen are also encourJapan earthquake occurred aged to know how to prewere around 400 people per pare for disastrous situations. weekdays while it has in- Recently, Daegu Regional creased to around 500 people Police Office let around 2600 government staff and exafter the earthquake. ecutives come to this theme On the weekends, the visitors park and receive experience were about 500 people but afeducation. It is also planning ter the earthquake occurred, to have the disaster manageit increased to more than 600 ment unit staff and police people in mid-March. It has station officers receive the also been flooded with phone disaster experience education calls asking about the safety in the middle of the first half experience education. of the year. The composition of visitors The theme parks representahas been diversified. There tive said that it takes 2 hours were many of kindergarten to finish all experience faciliand school students coming ties and it is difficult because in groups but after the earththe number of visitors has quake occurred, office workincreased but they are doing ers and adult visitors have their best so that most visialso increased. tors can experience earthThis safety theme park is quakes, subway fires, and equipped with spaces where other disastrous situations. they can experience and feel

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PUBlic seRvices cHange in tHe YeaR tHe WoRlD visits DaegU

Translated by Bosun Kim Edited by cHArlene Araujo Originally reported by in DAegus mAeil sHinmun If you happen to be on a subway in Daegu, you may notice ads and announcements in Chinese and Japanese. For people used to living in a fast-paced international city, ads written in multiple foreign languages are the norm. However, for most long-time Daegu residents who are accustomed to living in a city known for its delicious apples and sweltering summers, the transformation of Daegu from a quaint city into a hotspot for international tourists is shocking. On February 11, D-tro (Daegu Metropolitan Transit Corporation) told the public that since Daegu will experience an influx of foreigners attending the 2011 IAAF World Championships, many public service announcements will be made in Japanese and Chinese. Many businesses and advertising agencies have dubbed 2011 as The Year the World Visits Daegu, for obvious reasons. D-tro announced that on January 25 that disembarking announcements inside trains for twelve subway stations will also be made in Chinese and Japanese, in addition to Korean and English. By next month, D-tro plans to install and complete some projects about using the subway and preparing for unexpected incidents including door accident prevention, a Lost and Found Center guide, and fire outbreak. In the margins of the station, nameplates and facilities direction boards for restrooms, E/L, and public phones are cropping up at major subway stations like Banwoldang and Dongdaegu. Chinese and Japanese signs will be added by April. I never expected to see something like this, an elderly woman said in amazement as she gestured to a small sign about public transportation services in Chinese. Korea has the 13th strongest economy in the world and expects more international students are coming to study at Korean universities. The fact that Daegu is hosting an international event is more evidence of Koreas rising world appeal. Long-time Daegu residents echo this womans sense of wonder as they excitedly prepare to host a swarm of visitors from around the world for the first time in their lives. Hopefully, these visitors will be back long after the games are over.

KEYWORDS The norm- , A hotspot- , Dub(bed)- World appeal- Echo- Sense of wonder - Swarm of- ( )

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MoRe englisH teacHeRs

Edited by PriyA sAm Translation by Bosun Kim Sourced from mAeil sHinmun As the importance of English education continues to grow in Korea, so too does the need for more teachers. English grammar was long the focus of English education. Recently, however, the government has realized the importance of English conversation skills. This realization led to the recent hiring of 109 new English conversation teachers in Gyeongsanbuk-do. The new teachers began work on March 1st in various elementary, middle, and high schools around the province. The goals for these new teachers are to improve English conversation education (so parents will not feel obligated to send their children to private academies), to invigorate existing classes, and to narrow the gap in proficiency between rural and urban students. To ensure the teachers qualify for the positions, the 233 applicants first took an English proficiency test. After this test, applicants demonstrated lesson planning skills in English, completed in-depth interviews, and performed a mock class before selection. The 109 selected teachers will join 253 others who were hired for the same purpose in September 2009. Some of the new teachers will have slightly different roles, depending on which age group they are teaching. In elementary schools, the teachers will be responsible for new classes, which were added due to a policy change; the policy requires schools to offer more practical English education classes at all levels. In middle schools, existing classes will be made smaller so students can be divided into more levels. This will ensure that students are learning material that is appropriate for their level of comprehension. The new policy also means some teachers will have unique responsibilities such as native teachers administration and Englishlanguage experience activities. KEYWORDS Led to - Feel obligated - Invigorate - , Narrow the gap Proficiency , A mock class - () Be divided into -

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written by Anne merritt Tasks On April 2nd at the Daegu KOTESOL meeting, Nate Oski led a great workshop on encouraging student participation through concept asking questions. Oski has a lot of ideas about how to boost student talking time in the classroom. We touched on the issue of quiet students in the classroom: a common hurtle for English teachers in Korea. Oski and some other attendees gave some sound advice. A group discussion or brainstorm sounds creative and fun, but can be intimidating for quieter students. Not only do they have to cook up something smart to say, they must share their idea in English. Activities done in groups, where each student has a role in completing the final assignment, are more comfortable for shy students. The collaborative How can teachers encourage quiet students to nature of group tasks means theres less pressure for the shy individual to produce a great participate? idea or perfect answer. Instead, the group can Group activities work together and draw from each others These are particularly important in big pub- strengths. lic school classrooms, where it can be extra Comprehension checking intimidating to speak in front of a room of 30+ peers. Group activities boost student If a shy student is having trouble followtalking time, and also provide shy students ing your lesson, theyre never going to stick with a smaller and less intimidating audience. their hands in the air and let you know. InIntroverts tend to feel far more comfortable stead, they will try to follow along with their addressing a group of three than a whole friends, and if they still dont get it, sink into their seats and try to ride out the confusion classroom. until the next phase of the lesson. Praise! Concept asking questions are key to ensuring When a student does a good job, tell them. that the class understands instructions and Not just with a passing yep, good, but with a new vocabulary or terms. Once the students pause and eye contact so the compliment can are at work on their task or assignment, the really sink in. Shy students are often hesitant teacher can circulate the classroom and check to speak for fear of making some huge, mockthe comprehension of individuals or groups. ery-inducing error. When the student delivThis allows shy students to pose questions ers a perfect English answer in your class, let one-on-one with the teacher, without the them know theyve done a good job and you whole class listening. noticed.
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Larry Page and Sergey Brin, founders of google.com, Jeff Bezos of amazon.com, and others, credit their montessori Education for much of their success Larry Page and Sergey Brin, founders of the popular Internet search engine Google.com, credited their years as Montessori students as a major factor behind their success, On the Barbara Walters ABC-TV Special The 10 Most Fascinating People Of 2004. When Barbara Walters asked if the fact that their parents were college professors was a factor behind their success, they said no, that it was their going to a Montessori school where they learned to be self-directed and self-starters.

Secondly, Montessori Schools provide flexible time for completion of work. This allows children to pursue individual interest and needs without being worried from lacking time and chasing others learning pace. Moreover, this system protects the childrens concentration on each childs work which is very important as it lead the completion of the work with perfection. The Montessori Environment provides hundreds of the hands on materials displayed by each subject inspiring the children.

Professor Lillard completed a study based on 112 children from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Fifty-nine attended Montessori school, while a control group of fifty-three children attended conventional schools in the same area. There is a result on the testThere are not only them, but so many people who ing from both the Montessori school and the other have supported Montessori Education throughout education system . history. Among the five-year-olds, Montessori students Those include: Friedrich Hundertwasser, Helen Kelperformed significantly better in Math and English. ler, Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Mahatma Gandhi, Sigmund Freud, Buck- How can we choose a good montessori minster Fuller, Leo Tolstoy, Bertrand Russell, Ann school? Frank, the Dalai Lama, Prince William and Prince Because the name Montessori is not patented, Harry of the British Royal Family, and Yo Yo Ma. anyone can open a school and call it Montessori. montessori Education Sets children up So, how do parents know they are choosing a better for adult life and gives them a bet- good Montessori school with the appropriate qualiter quality of life for the moment, too- fications? There is an association of Montessori Inangline Lillard Professor of Psychology at ternational that has found by Maria Montessori and the university of Virginia it is the association requires schools and teachers to complete highly-involved accrediting programs. Angline Lillard reported the study and concluded with words above. About a year ago, the brand new A.M.I Montessori School, Discovery Montessori, has been launched There are so many reports about the advantages where there is an A.M.I trained head teacher from of the Montessori Education against traditional the U.K. This school is even providing the bilineducation. Some regard that the traditional school gual environment beneficial for both children form system still operates like a factory. Korean and foreign families. The head directress Firstly, the absence of grades is a very distinguish- has been working in the Montessori school enviable fact from the Montessori School (M.S.) whilst ronment for 6 years and she had gained lots of the traditional school will grade the students ac- working experience with children around the world. cording to their age.

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tHe office of eDUcation focUses n.KoRea HiRes MoRe foReign englisH teacHeRs on acaDeMic iMPRoveMent
Translation by Bosun Kim AnD Hyeyoung sHin Edited by micHelle vAn BAlKom-nicHolson Originally reported by in DAegus mAeil sHinmun The DMOE has started to make various improvements from the beginning of the new semester in March. In order to enhance English education, the number of foreign teachers will be increased to 567 and Korean teachers who have the English Teaching Skills certification will increase to 260. They have also signed agreements with eight local universities to hold English camps so that students have more opportunities to practice practical English. As well, the Saturday Essay School will be expanded to help students prepare for the essay section of the university entrance exam. The special lecture series is organized by thirty-seven teaching specialists. Students study essay writing for four hours every Saturday at Shinmyeong High School. The DMOE will increase the operation hours, as well as the number of classes from twelve to twenty. In addition, additional teachers will be hired to aid students who have fallen behind the learning curve. The DMOE will hire 484 intern teachers with teaching certificates to work with students who are struggling in class and need extra attention. Also, 214 assistant math teachers will be placed at public elementary schools. These teachers will focus on helping students who did poorly on the recent National Academic Achievement Exam. South Korea has been hiring thousands of foreign teachers to meet the strong demand for English education. Not much is known, however, about North Koreas interest in the subject. News sources say that North Korea recently asked a Canadian relief agency to help send English teachers. The Mennonite Central Committee will select two English teachers and send them to North Korea to teach from September this year until July 2012. Another agency in New Zealand has posted a notice on its website recently, saying they are raising funds to send a voluntary teacher to teach for three months in 2011 in Pyongyang. The NZ-DPRK Society sent the first foreigner to teach English in a North Korean school in 2006. The Society estimates that the total cost to send a teacher to North Korea for three months will be about US$8,000 (S$10,000). It emphasises that English education is essential for North Korea because the isolated country can increase exchanges with outside world and eventually become a member of the international community. This wont be the first time that English teachers have been to North Korea, as many go to North Korea via cultural and academic institutes. The British Council has been running an English-teacher training program in Pyongyang since 2000 and the Trinity Western University in Canada has also sent a team of professors and graduates to North Korea. Finally, the DMOE will help relieve the burden of childrens education costs for double income families. Kindergarten and after-school programs will expand their hours from 6:00pm to 9:00pm to make it easier for kids whose parents work late. Students can take advantage of these programs instead of going to private academies. Eung-chil Lee, the director of Policy Planning for the DMOE said, To keep up with changing curriculum as well as to foster talented educators, the DMOE will make aggressive investments. Also, to respond to the demands of education, we will enforce policies to make academic improvements for all students.
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Written by melAnie-Boling BArroW AnD joe BArroW Translation by DeAn seo Feeling a little run down from a pretty rough winter? Long- Eye Marine Park. Fish Eye is an underwater observatory ing to escape to an island getaway, but dont want to go situated at the end of a pier in Piti Bay. Once inside the obserthrough the hassle of getting a visa and plunking down a ton vatory, visitors descend a spiral staircase and find themselves of cash on plane tickets? Maybe you should consider Guam. in an enclosed hull on the bottom of the bay. There they can peer through large portholes and observe the diverse aquatic Guam is a U.S. territory located 13 degrees north of the equalife on the reef. Visitors can also partake in Boonie Stomps, tor in the Western Pacific. The island is 30 miles long and is hiking through jungle, forest and coastline. 12 miles across at its widest point. Most coastal areas extend to coral reefs, which make for excellent diving. The islands For history buffs, there are ample well-marked beaches that interior ranges from grassland to hills and mountains. were the scene of intense fighting during World War II. In addition, there are countless cultural sites, which mark the As of this writing, a round trip flight from Busan to Guam 4000-year history of the Chamorro culture. One of the best costs 650,000won. Tumon Bay is the most common destinathings about Guams landmarks is the exceptionally detailed tion, which boasts numerous beachfront hotels and restauinformation display at each site. These extend all around the rants. A rental car is a necessity if you want to see everything island; an ideal way to evade crowds and explore what the isthe island has to offer. However, if your idea of paradise is land has to offer. sitting on a beach and soaking up rays, you can probably do without one. Dining opportunities abound on Guam. However, two of the best restaurants are located in the heart of Tumon Bay. Guam is renowned for its natural beauty and excellent coral The Jamaican Grill serves authentic Jamaican Jerk Barbeque reefs. Guams waters are teeming with life and there are nualongside island staples. Another good spot is Margaritas merous areas for activities both above and below the surface. Burritos and BBQ. Margaritas serves exceptional fish taFor sea life enthusiasts, there are submarine tours and Fish

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cos made with fresh, island grown ingredients. Tumon also boasts several chain restaurants including a Hard Rock Caf, Sam Choys, and Planet Hollywood, to name a few. After you finish a meal at one of these establishments, head over to Underwater World, home to one of the longest underwater tunnel aquariums in the world, containing 2,000 varieties of sea life. Not every location in Guam is worth visiting though. The much trumpeted and impossible to find Talofofo Falls are an excellent example of what happens when you take a slice of paradise and try to commercialize it. The result is a schizophrenic hodge podge of gun ranges, sex gardens, and haunted trails, which you pass through to hop a 10-minute gondola ride to see the actual waterfall. Unfortunately this is the only way to access the waterfall. There is also a life-size diorama, which paints a decidedly morbid vision of Chamorro history, complete with life-size Japanese Imperial Soldiers committing suicide. On your way out, be careful to avoid animal droppings left behind by the massive free-roaming hogs and prancing roosters. So, if youre looking to get away from the stress of city life and get a little slice of paradise on the cheap, check out where Americas day begins, Guam.

tHRills anD looPs!

I might never get the courage up to go base jumping or walk a tightrope twenty stories up, but my thrill-seeking senses kick in whenever I hear the words roller coaster. That feeling of butterflies fluttering around in your stomach as you are sitting down, lying down, or standing up on your favorite coaster seconds before it hurls you forward (or backwards) into minutes of blissful turns, loops, and falls is a feeling Id like to have daily! About an hour away from Seoul in Yongin lies another manmade wonderland called Everland. Everland is Koreas largest theme park and one of the most visited amusement parks in the entire world! Owned by Samsung, the park is set in between forested mountains and contains your basic amusement park necessities, such as roller coasters, merrygo-rounds, themed villages, and water rides. The park even includes a safari bus tour where attendees can get up close and personal (via glass) with real bears and lions. Every night, As a technologically-advanced, modern, developed country, park-goers are able to enjoy a delightful laser light show and Korea has its fair share of amusement parks that cater to the fireworks display, as well as a festive night parade. Like Lotte country and the rest of the world. One of the most visited World, discounted evening tickets are sold from 4 PM. amusement parks in Asia is Seouls own Lotte World. Lotte World prides itself for having the worlds largest indoor Within Everland, one can find Caribbean Bay, the worlds theme park. It is open year round and is located in Jamsil, biggest indoor and outdoor water park. Caribbean Bay hosts Seoul. It is reminiscent of a Korean version of an indoor Dis- many water coasters, vertical tube slides, surf ride pools, neyland, extravagant white castle and all. When the sun sets, a wavepool, and the worlds longest lazy river. Currently Lotte World transforms into a magical land straight out of closed for renovation, the water park will open back up on a fairytale that is a must for all couples in Korea to explore April 30th, just in time for summer! hand-in-hand. The lights, the laser shows, and the musical Outside of Seoul, Seorak Waterpia offers exciting water acperformances all come out for its nighttime visitors. Nighttivities and hot spring facilities. Located in Seorak Hanwha time hours of operation are 4-10 PM and tickets are sold at a Resort within Mt. Seoraksan, this water park only uses pure discounted price during this period. mineral water from Choeksan. Seorak Waterpia mostly con8

Written by Annie Hong Translation by seHee lee sists of Jacuzzis, swimming pools, hot springs, and a small wave pool but boasts that it is home to the worlds largest and most thrilling waterslide in the world. Its name is The Abyss. The slide is shaped like a gargantuan orange and blue funnel where revelers can sit up to seven or eight in a family raft and twist and turn down the slide. In Daegu, though it might pale in comparison to its more advanced and larger theme park cousins in Seoul, Woobang Land can satisfy the temporary thrill-seeking cravings of Daegu locals and foreigners. Woobang Land also features an indoor ice-rink and the Sky Jump, which allows harnessed park-goers to jump 123m from Woobang Tower. Several theme parks are set to open within the next couple years. These parks include Paramount Movie Park (the first park from Paramount Pictures), MGM Studio Park (the first park from MGM), and the highly anticipated Universal Studios Korea, which is set to open in 2013 with aspirations of becoming the best theme park experience in the region.

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KEYWORDS To hail from-~ To venture to- ~ A positive image- Rundown- A glitch- ( ) To line- , Cutting-edge- To be plunged into- ( , ) To use up- ( ) To close itself off-

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Written by Annie Hong Translation by Boyoung KWon In one of the most oppressed countries in the world, there exists a place familiar to those hailing from modern-day developed nations. Appropriate to its name, amusement parks have amused and elated many individuals for decades all over the world. Even in the dark and impoverished land of North Korea, a place where few have had the opportunity or desire to venture to, amusement parks exist to entertain their scattered visitors. They are called funfairs and one can find three of these funfairs throughout the capital of Pyongyang. The largest of the three, Kaeson Youth Park, opened in 1984 and was initially meant to serve as a positive image of North Koreas supposed growth. The other two, Mangyongdae Funfair and Taesongsan Funfair, have both been around for about 30 years. Rusted, rundown coasters and machineries desperate for renovation line the parks, especially at the two older funfairs. Most of the rides fail to meet proper safety guidelines and appear as if one small glitch could send enthusiastic riders unexpectedly flying through the air. In a country which seems to

to-date rides to the public. One of the rides in particular is just a one-year-old Italian-manufactured coaster that sends riders flying belly-down around a swirling bright orange track. Zwanzger half-jokingly, half-seriously describes the ride as probably the most cutting-edge installation in the whole country.

give no priority to the safety nor happiness of its people, it is At night, Kaeson Youth Park is transformed into a flurry of no surprise that the DPRKs funfairs do not match up to safety bright twinkling lights that would make it hard for outsiders to believe that the rest of North Korea was plunged into measures of parks elsewhere. darkness. Kaeson is added to the list of monuments, stadiums, However, looking past the rusted metal pipes and abandoned and statues of North Korean leaders that use up the electricsidecars, North Koreas funfairs shed a different light on the ity after dark while the rest of Pyongyang sits still awaiting secluded country. Even in an oppressed and highly controlled dawns precious rays. nation, there is an illusion of normalcy. The people of North Korea should not be mistaken as the dictatorial government Whether or not North Koreas funfairs were developed to they have no choice but to be ruled under. They are just like increase the happiness of its people or to stand as an examyou and me, moved by the same human senses, sensitive to the ple of the DPRKs mirage of progress is questionable. Though same human emotions, and craving the same human desire the vast majority of North Koreans will never be able to afford entrance into these amusement parks, just the fact that for some fun in their otherwise harsh and controlled lives. funfairs exist makes North Koreas seemingly hopeless dictaTheme park enthusiast Stefan Zwanzger was one of the few torship and oppression appear a bit less daunting. Currently, lucky tourists to visit the DPRKs funfairs. He mentions that North Korea has opened its borders to U.S. citizens who desire much of what he saw in North Korea itself was depressing to tour the DPRK. With a guide on hand at all times and a but he describes a different scene within the funfairs. When pricey entrance fee, especially to these funfairs, tourists will you watch the locals on the rides, it seems like the happiest be able to visit a land that is notorious for closing itself off to place in North Korea, he explains. the rest of the world. Kaeson, the newest of the three funfairs, offers the most up-

Written By AliciA HArtgrove Research and translation by gi-Hyun sung After Daegus coldest winter in 100 years, we could all use a place to thaw out. Besides cold winters, the mountainous peninsula of Korea also has over 70 hot springs. Since the burst of Korean tourism took off in the 1970s, many of the areas with hot springs have turned into international standard first class resorts. Hot springs are features when the ground water is heated by geothermal forces (at least 21 degrees Celsius) and become diluted with cool surface water on the way to the surface. Hot springs are said to heal stress, skin disorders, stomach and intestinal disorders, joint discomfort, rheumatism, diabetes, reproductive disorders, digestive conditions and many other diseases. Perhaps its the natural healing properties that hot springs provide, or their wondrous beauty that are making hot springs popular tourist destinations all over South Korea. Daegu is home to one of these resorts, Spa Valley (http:// www.spavalley.co.kr, Korean only website). Spa Valley has an assortment of saunas, hot springs, and even an outdoor water park open in the summer season. Adult admission to all the facilities is 30,000 won, or 4,500 won for just the hot springs. Spa Valley is near the eco-adventure theme park, Herb Hillz, both of which are easily accessible by Daegu city However, Daegus spas dont compare to Busans Hurshimbus number 1 or 2. chung Spa (just one hour south of Daegu by the KTX train), which claims to be one of the largest spa complexes in the Another fine spa resort in Daegu is Gyeongsan Yongam world. Hurshimchung Spa (http://www.hotelnongshim. Well-being Spa (http://www.yongamspa.co.kr, Korean only com/eng/hurshimchung/hur_intro.asp) can accommodate website), which is on the southern border of the city near Un3,000 people and is connected to Hotel Nongshim. The spa has munsa Temple and accessible from the Nambu Bus terminal. a variety of indoor saunas and outdoor pools ranging from The main elements in these hot springs water are germahot to cold water temperatures to strawberry milk-filled. nium and sulfur, which are known to have medicinal value One floor of the spa is a co-ed jjimjjilbang resting area that infor treating arthritis, asthma, and stomachaches (and more). cludes an oxygen room, igloos heated at 81, 51, and 0 degrees Adult admission for the hot springs is 8,000 won. For an extra Celsius, a beauty salon, and a restaurant. The website explains 32,000 won, guests can also use the herb tub, which is said to what each of the six baths is good for and says that the waters give you energy and massage the skin to make it smoother have the highest concentration of Magnesium in Korea. Spa and more flexible. adult admission is 7,900 won. Continued on pg 22
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One thing the city of Daegu isnt lacking is a surplus of restaurants and casual drinking places. Many foreigners are delighted to find an abundance of familiar Western eateries spread out all over Daegu. If you are one those foreigners who likes to stay within the warm comfort zone of downtown Daegu, I dont blame you, but I am also advising you to break out! There are plenty more places to satisfy your taste buds outside of the downtown district. The Suseong-gu area in particular is chock full of restaurants, cafes, and bars to appease a decent amount of nostalgia-inducing cravings. Known by locals as the more expensive patch of Daegu, Suseong-gu has a lot to offer, but often at the price of a dented wallet. However, not all of Suseong-gus prices cater only to the wealthy businessmen of the area.

villa Deste

WRITTEN By Annie Hong Researched by seHee lee

The hardworking team here at Daegu Pockets has found a gem for all you fans of Italian cuisine. The place is called Villa dEste and has been open for two years. The owner, Min Joon Choi, named his restaurant after a breathtaking garden straight out of a fantasy located in Tivoli, Italy, which is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Choi discovered the garden browsing through a magazine and the sites images left

an outstanding impression on how he envisioned his future rowdy party probably wouldnt be ideal. However, they do have a well-sized deck area that is perfect for lazing around restaurant. with a couple friends and chit-chatting about Daegu life over Villa dEste provides a place for its customers to enjoy a full a couple glasses of wine. Something to remember for the fastcourse meal or to simply sit down with a steaming hot cup of approaching spring and summer seasons! coffee and a delicious waffle treat. Choi explains that his restaurant emphasizes casual eating. Customers can enjoy what Villa dEste is open every day from noon to 2 AM. It is located they want to eat and drink at their leisure and comfort. close to the east side of Suseong Lake, just a couple meters from Pascucci. For any questions, call 053-761-6757. Villa dEstes menu consists of chicken, beef, seafood, rice and pasta, handmade burgers and sandwiches, and various handmade pizzas. If youre more in a desert mood, Choi offers KEYWORDS cakes, muffins, Haagen-Dazs ice cream, and large waffles. The menu also lists an array of coffee and tea beverages, foreign Be spread out- and domestic beer, and 20 different kinds of red and white Comfort zone- wine ranging from 20,000 - 120,000 won per bottle. To break out- ~ Choi found a passion for Italian cooking and took it upon Be chock full of- himself to develop many of the menus items with his own Find a gem- specialties. His favorite and the most popular item on the Left an impression- menu is the Bulgogi cream spaghetti, a tasty fusion of Korean In a mood- ~ and Italian ingredients. To laze around- . The restaurant itself is rather small, so coming with a large,

Written by AnDreA Wilson Translation by Hyemin lee AnD DeAn seo

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In my house, hamburgers were not synonymous with junk food. Burger night did instigate a decade-long battle between my mother and brother (the former mincing onions almost into oblivion, and the latter turning his patties back into ground beef to avoid eating them), but it didnt qualify as one of the rare meals lacking in nutrition (such as Mothers Day, when my mom refused to cook and my dad was wise enough to just order Chinese food). Eating hamburgers in restaurants, though, is generally a whole other ballgame. Few restaurants manage to throw a circular-shaped piece of meat between two halves of a bun without also seeing that the calorie count and fat content skyrocket. With only a few weeks to go until a trip to Hawaii (and certain bikini-wearing), I was a little hesitant to review a burger joint. However, walking up to All that Burger and a sign that proclaimed the burgers to be handmade, slightly alleviated my fears. Learning that the owner, Lee Kyoung Hee, feeds her children from the menu every day had them completely disappear. Open only since December 24 of last year, All that Burger has already garnered itself a fan base, as well as offers of expansion. This is all quite a feat for a woman who had before never Continued on pg 22

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Written by PriyA sAm Translation by eunoK Kim Imagine walking into a cozy, homey caf where the friendly owner can prepare a hearty meal, brew a tasty coffee, and also help you plan your next vacation. Thats exactly what youll find at Cento Caf. Cento Caf in downtown Daegu is an innovative business run by JuYeon Park. She worked exclusively as a travel agent for ten years before opening Cento. During those ten years, Park was able to travel around Asia, Europe, and Oceania, while even leading some tour groups along the way. Of course she also tried a variety of different foods while on the road, which she has incorporated into her restaurants menu. The menu mainly consists of a range of pasta dishes. Her most popular pasta item is a shrimp, broccoli, anchovy, and olive concoction priced at 9,000won. On the menu, you can also find shrimp pasta with cream sauce, puttanesca, and a mushroom bacon pasta, which you can order with tomato, cream, or rose sauce. All menu items are priced between 8,000 and 12,000won. She also has coffee and teas priced between 3,500 and 4,000won. One of the more unique items on the menu, which I had during my visit, is potato gratin. It was delicious! Its a baked dish made by layering thinly sliced potatoes, cheese, and cream sauce. Just make sure you plan to stay for a while if you order this one as it takes about 40 minutes to prepare. The serving size is definitely big enough to share! The idea for Cento came to Park when she was traveling in Seoul with some friends. She enjoyed going to many small, independently run cafs and her friends encouraged her to think about opening her own place in Daegu. Since she also has excellent connections in the travel industry from her years as a travel agent, it made sense to incorporate this aspect into her caf. While she designed the caf, her husband, a civil engineer, was the one who made her vision a reality. He built the interior and her cousin helped with some of the dcor by painting a map on one wall. The rest of the wall decorations are mostly photos and postcards from some of her customers. At the back of the restaurant is a smaller room with mapscovered walls, a laptop, and a few seats. This is where Park helps clients with their trips. Cento began as just a travel agency, but in the year and a half that shes been up and running, shes added a full menu and seating for about 20 customers. In the future, she hopes to move to a larger place where she can seat more people, as well as cook a wider variety of foods, like pizza.

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Written by clAyton WHittle How long has Cafe Jengi been operating? It opened 18 years ago Under your ownership and management? 2 years

Well, if I like some band I will invite them. Or if a group or artist has been here and likes the place they usually just ask me to play and thats how it starts. Some groups that have played here are: Little more, Fuse, The bad haircuts, and . So far while being here I have been treated to Pink Floyd and Ani DiFranco, what else do you play usually? It is good mix I think, we play Blues, Jazz, traditional Rock, Korean Folk, 70s and 80s psychedelic, funk..that kind of thing. *Korean artists?* , , .

What are some of your interests outside of operating this How many temporary or full time staff do you currently cafe? have working here? He plays music, guitar and old records for friends. Also has Two full time employees, and one part timer on the weekend. been involved with vehicle design. Tell me more about when you took over from the previous owner, did you feel at all pressure to maintain what had been established or where you prepared to start a fresh and change the style/atmosphere? Continued on pg 22

Why do people come here? Verbatim: Dong Chun says that he has been a frequent customer for the last 12 years! So he knows the people that come here, they feel comfortable here and like to keep coming back. Due to the atmosphere and vibe, some people even in their 50s continue to keep coming back to feel nostalgic and just With her experience and connections, Park is able to plan any be at comfort. trip. She can help with anything from flights to hotels to car rentals to backpacking tips. She charges 10,000won for book- What kinds of people come here? ing a trip in Korea, 20,000won for trips in Asia and 30,000won The people that come here are not part of what is considered a for international trips. While she speaks English fairly well, mainstream club customer, someone who cannot be described she recommends coming with a Korean friend to make things as trendy, they do not adhere to any one style or mindset. He a bit easier. believes that people that are preparing for public testing and scrutiny come here to unwind, to not be tested and to feel at To get to Cento, walk down the alley to the right of City Hall one with their thoughts. and hang a right and keep your eyes open for it. They are open from 6pm or 7pm to 11pm Monday-Saturday. Park recomSince you have taken over, how has Jengyi changed? mends making an appointment before you come by calling Well, the bathroom was really terrible! This is the only thing. 070-4117-0905 or 010-2811-0905. Bon apptit and bon voyage! Other than that, he has kept everything the same; this place has a spirit that needed to remain intact. He makes the point that because he loved it for what it is, he would continue to KEYWORDS keep it that way and keep its dignity. *I ask about the interior, again*. He says that it is an atmosphere which is not commerOn the road cial; it had and will continue to have a natural feel, like a comPuttanesca ( ) fortable house or an old blues bar. Made her vision a reality Dcor ( ) What have you brought here in terms of your personality, or Up and running , perhaps some interest or artistic influence? Bon apptit French (but commonly used in English) I bring mainly my musical influences. But again, I had to be thoughtful and considerate to the bars customers and artist Bon voyage French (but commonly used in English) who play here. Can you tell me about some of those artists? How does that relationship start?

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Do YoU neeD a Dangol?

Written by DAn svoBoDA translation by sAngWoo Kim Im sure some of you will remember the sitcom Cheers. The one set in the bar where everyone knows your name. Most of us will have visited a particular restaurant or bar regularly enough for the owner to know what you are going to order the moment you set foot in the establishment. Youre a regular and you feel at home, a feeling that keeps you coming back again and again. The Korean language has a word for a place like this: dangol (). Theres a restaurant hidden in a busy alley in Chilseong Market in Daegu that is confident that youll like their food; confident enough to name their restaurant Dangol. I visited the said eatery a week ago, on a busy Saturday afternoon, to see if they have what it takes to bring this gourmet connoisseur coming back for more. Before going into specific details, lets just say that I wasnt disappointed. The Dangol restaurant serves only two types of food, both variants of the same dish: wonjo bulgogi (original flame-grilled meat). The only choice is between beef and pork. The waitress who took my order told me that the pork bulgogi is both cheaper and more popular. After placing my order for a portion of the house specialty, I was pleasantly surprised when my food appeared a few minutes later. The portions are generous, the meat grilled to perfection, and the soybean paste stew () was one of the best Ive ever tasted. After the meal, I forgot all about my diet and ordered another serving. Even the vegetables and side-dishes were abundant and quickly refilled, surprising in this day and age of ever-increasing food prices. Talking to the owner after my meal yielded some interesting background information. Dangol has been at the same location, serving the same food, cooked in the same way, often to the same customers for almost fifty years. What the restaurant lacks in ambience and sanitation (the floors were greasy from years of accumulated grease), it more than makes up for in taste. Dangol is definitely worth a repeat visit and may become one of my many dangols in and around the city. Dangol is open every day from 11am to 10pm. They close on the second and forth Wednesday of every month. To find Dangol, take Line 1 (the Red Line) of the subway to Chilseong Market Station. Leave the station via exit 2 and cross the street so that you are standing diagonally across from a Nonghyup Bank. Go down the street until you come to a small alley filled with restaurants and then turn left. Dangol is the second restaurant on the left. (The first restaurant also serves wonjo bulgogi, but hasnt been open as long.) KEYWORDS visit regularly - set foot in - a regular - () confident enough to - ~ gourmet connoisseur - variants - pleasantly surprised - portion/serving - / . diagonally across from - alley -

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tHe HistoRY of BeeR in KoRea

Written by cj clugston The history of beer in Korea is a surprisingly long one. As early as 1884, the drink already made its appearance on the peninsula. Old photos from a dinner to commemorate the signing of an early treaty between the United States and Korea show bottles of beer on the table. However, despite this early introduction to beer, it would take nearly 100 years for Koreans to develop a real taste for the stuff. popular and beer consumption steadily rose during this period. As popularity increased, so did competition. In the early years, OB offered only its namesake beer and the Joseon brewery sold its signature Crown beer. Throughout this period, OB was the dominant brewery. In the early 1990s, Joseon abandoned the Crown brand for its new Hite brand. This proved a good decision, as Hite became the best selling beer in 1996. OB responded to the challenge by taking over the The story of the early days of beer in Korea Cass brand and launching Cafri, though it has has a heavy Japanese influence. Most early yet to regain its dominant market share. beer drinkers were Japanese merchants, and the beer they drank came from their home- By the end of the century, Koreans consumed land. The first company to import beer into an average 70 bottles per adult per year. AlKorea on a significant scale was Sapporo in though consumption is still well below beerthe 1890s. Kirin and Asahi followed suit and loving countries like Germany and the Czech began importing in the early years of the next Republic (which drink four and five times century, with Kirin even opening a small more per person, respectively), it shows that brewery in Korea in 1908. By 1933, beer was beer holds a permanent and significant place a popular enough drink to warrant two com- in the drinking culture of Korea. mercial scale breweries. That August, SapThe Taste Test poro opened its first large brewery in Korea, followed by Kirin in December. This early Korean beers often get a bad rap from the forJapanese influence is reflected in the Korean eign crowd. The primary complaint is that word for beer, maekju (). The word is they all have a similar flavor and that flavor of Japanese origin and means barley liquor. is bland. We decided to put this complaint to the test and see if we could find the hidden After the liberation from Japan in 1945, the gem of Korean beers. The test was extensive: Korean government confiscated the two we bought one of each kind of beer available breweries. The Kirin brewery became the at every GS Mart within a five-minute walk Tongyang Company, which is now known of our home. The standards were rigorous: as the Oriental Brewery, OB for short. The each beer was served in an unmarked Dixie Joseon Beer Company took over the Sapporo cup to ensure that no preconceived biases brewery, which eventually became Hite. Alwould creep into the results. We also used a though many smaller breweries have come diverse panel of experts: the testers included and gone since then, today these are the only three expats and one Korean, with the group two large-scale breweries in the country. evenly split between males and females. In the decades following liberation, beer The Beers: consumption remained low. Most of the ingredients to make beer had to be imported Although we missed a few, we did get a good keeping prices high and there was a bottle selection of Korean beers for the test. From shortage keeping production low. In addi- OB, we tested its namesake beer along with tion, the government levied much higher Cass, Cass Ice Light, Cass Red, Cass Lemon taxes on beer than it did on traditional drinks and Cafri. From Hite, we tested its namesake like soju. As a result, beer was relatively ex- beer along with Max, Stout, Hite Dry, and S pensive. It was considered a glamorous drink, Beer. much like champagne, and was reserved for The Results: wealthier Koreans or for special occasions. In 1954, Koreans purchased only 13.5 million If you have ever thought to yourself that all bottles of beer, only about one bottle per per- Korean beers taste the same, you were more son. correct than you probably realized. We had a difficult time ranking the beers in order or Rapid urbanization and rising income levcoming up with a comment other than simiels in the 1970s changed this, however. The lar to the others. Ultimately, we decided to quickly growing middle class wanted a new each choose our favorite five (unranked) and drink, something that broke with the old and then rank them based on how many top five reflect their newly acquired wealth. Beer was lists each beer appeared. We ended up with that drink. The now ubiquitous Hofs became one clear victor and one surprise second place finisher. In fact, the second place finisher was such a surprise we ran the test twice just to make sure. The best beer, showing up on every list, was Max. Max is unique among Korean beers because it is the only one made with 100% malted barley. All other Korean beers mix corn with the barley. This gives Max the slightly stronger aroma and taste that make it one of the fastest growing beers in Korea. The surprise second place finisher was the somewhat bizarre S Beer the Stylish Beer with Fiber. S Beer is also unique among Korean beers (and probably all beers worldwide) in that each bottle comes with 1.65g of fiber. What it doesnt come with is dignity. The idea behind the beer is that, according to the Hite website, Koreans arent getting enough fiber. Thanks to Hite, the obvious solution now is to just drink more beer. 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RaDio DePt-sHoW PRevieW

Written by Kevin HAmBley translation by gi-Hyun sung People see rock and roll as youth culture, and when youth culture becomes monopolized by big business, what are the youth to do? Do you have any idea? I think we should destroy the bogus capitalistic process that is destroying youth culture. Opening monologue to The Radio Depts. Latest single, Heavens On Fire. Their English is pretty good. I dont think my students could sing English songs this well. One of the vain thoughts I have while trying to imagine what to write about The Radio Dept., a Swedish band whose music can be lazily described as Indie. The Radio Dept. has been releasing recorded material for a little more than a decade. Three studio albums, four EPs, five singles (with Bsides not often found on other records), nearly enumerable appearances on compilations, soundtracks and split albums, along with a most recent singles compilation is the sum of the bands discography. To say the least this band likes recording and writing music. Their most recent studio album is Clinging to a Scheme, released 2010 on Labrador Records. The release is a solid synthesis of ten years of sound science. The music includes drums, guitars, keyboards and, on this release, a sax. The songs convey a sense of relaxation, but they are still happy and upbeat. Nothing is too experimental or different to make one dislike the band, but there music is so well put together that the listener cant help but take interest. It is a sound that is uniquely balanced, licensing itself to be listened to while sipping tea alone, or while dancing dances and downing cocktails in a crowded club.

If you are not sold on The Radio Dept. yet, take a listen for yourself. The band generously releases free downloads on their labels website, on their fan site, and on various other sites that include interviews with the leading members. When questioned why they dont have their own official domain, they simply state that they arent into the Internet, they are into music. They focus on writing and recording music, not the bogus capitalistic process. While browsing for free tracks, be sure to download Heavens On Fire, a single off of their most recent album, and a pretty fair sample of what the rest of the album is like. This spring is going to be quite busy for The Radio Dept. The band will be playing both Coachella (also including acts like Ratatat, Cold War Kids, Chromeo and The Drums), and Sasquatch Music Festival, where they will also be shoulder-to-shoulder with acts like Ratatat, Cold War Kids, Chromeo and The Drums. Yes, The Radio Dept. is finally on the summer festival pedestal, much like many other indie bands of this day and age. Here is the best news, The Radio Dept. is going to take the time to sweep through Asia and do a mini UK stopover in between the festival craziness. A Daegu short film won the Delphic Art Movie Award from among 136 entrants The Asian tour is going to kick off at V-hall from 42 countries at ITB Berlin, one of the in Seoul. Tickets are going to be 48,000 won worlds biggest travel shows, last month. in advance if you purchase before April 19th. The price will then be 55,000 won at the door. The documentary called Menari, the Sound The venue is set for Tuesday, April 19th, at of Korea focuses on the life of master singer V-Hall in the hip Hongdae neighborhood of Park Soo-kwan, who has devoted his life to Seoul. preserving and handing down traditional folk songs from the Daegu and Gyeongbuk KEYWORDS area.
Downing cocktails - Arent into - ~ Summer fair pedestal - , shoulder-to-shoulder -

DaegU sHoRt filM

Park and over 30 of his students from Daegu Arts University appear in the film, which was co-produced by the university and the Eastern Korean Folk Song Preservation Society. The International Delphic Council issues the Delphic Art Movie Award to documentary short films for artistic achievements that have influenced the culture of a country.

Written by craig WHite

HoW MUcH is ReBecca BlacK MaKing fRoM fRiDaY?

King of liMBs Album Review

Written by clAyton WHittle Translation by Hyeyoung sHin King of Limbs, released February 18, 2011, is experimental rock band Radioheads eight and most recent studio album. The eight track album is fronted by the increasingly popular single track, Lotus Flower, and backed by numerous instrumental and traditional musical tracks, which to be honest, scream we were written by Radiohead. The album, especially track two, Morning Mr Magpie, primarily makes use of increasingly frantic rhythmic and tonal wanderlust, while allowing the mellower tracks, such as Give up the Ghost to soothe with the use of long, drawn notes and sporadic, but supportive use of distorted vocals. tion. King of Limbs delivers exactly what Radiohead has created in the past, but fails to truly expand their repertoire. Though the album is creative in its own right, it shows no signs that Radiohead has evolved since their previous releases. It, in fact, leaves me asking the question is Radiohead running out of fuel? Recently, Lady Gaga pronounced Rebecca Factory, the Los Angeles-based producer that Black as a genius, but is Black now pulling wrote the tune) get 68% of the profit. So goin Gaga numbers, too? ing by those numbers, then the total haul for Black and her producer is about $57,000. For those who are out of YouTube viral loop, Rebecca Black is a 13 year old American girl In addition, Rebeccas iTunes sales in the first who recorded a music single called Friday, in week nets out to about $26,000, if estimates which her parents paid $4000 to Ark Music are true that Apple pays $.70 per download. Factory, a music label in LA, to develop her Adding those two figures together, Rebecca song and music video. Once done, the video and Ark Music Factory have netted about was uploaded to Youtube in February, went $83,000. Thats not including whatever revviral in March via YouTube and Twitter, and enues Ark gets for selling aFriday ringtones has now been viewed by over 85 million peo- at $1.29. ple. Rebecca has been on a whirlwind tour of Whatever the ultimate take, the point is media interviews since then, and has recently somewhat moot, anyway, since Rebecca announced that she is recording material for plans to donate the money she made from her debut album. the video to Japan and to her school. Im sure So, what kind of loot can Black expect out of shell be paid well enough once her debut album is launched. Meanwhile, Ark is using its her viral explosion? suddenly well-visited website to promote its According to estimates, YouTube makes next teen would-be star, Alana Lee. about $1 per thousand page views, of which, content creators like Rebecca (and Ark Music

Now dont go interpreting that as a bad review. Listeners of Radiohead will most assuredly love this album. It plays on the same themes and emotional depravities that Radiohead music has always played on. King of Limbs will be a wonderful addition to the collection of any Radiohead fan. However, if you want to buy the album out of curiosIn short, King of Limbs is exactly what we ity about what new direction Radiohead will have come to expect from Radiohead. This take their music, dont bother. in and of itself might pose a problem for this giant in the realm of creativity and reinven-

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inDigenoUs MaRtial aRt DangsooDo Revives to HelP PeoPle KeeP fit

Every Wednesday night at 9pm, people come to Daemyeong 4-dong, Namgu, Daegu to practice the ancient martial art Dangsoodo. The group is lead by Indo Nam, 56, president of the International Dangsoodo Federation. President Nam has a level 9 certificate in Dangsoodo and level 8 in Taekwondo. He invented the Dangsoodo World Keep-fit program to revive the native practice of the martial art and provide people with an opportunity to get fit. Nam explains that Dangsoodo is Koreas indigenous martial art that can be traced back to the Three Kingdoms period. Afterwards, Taekwondo developed, combining various martial art styles including Dangsoodo. I started learning Dangsoodo at the age of 7. I also learned Taekwondo and instructed police officers in martial arts, but I wanted to preserve the authenticity of Dangsoodo. So I began the International Dangsoodo Federation, along with 30 other people in Daegu, in 1994. In addition to maintaining the art form, Nams health also improved from practicing Dangsoodo. He recalls, I had a hard time because my spine was not good, so I made a plan to keep fit by practicing the various movements from Dangsoodo. Originally, my doctor said I had to have surgery, but through the Keep-fit plan, I didnt have pain anymore. From Nams successful personal experience practicing Dangsoodo, he created the Keep-fit program to help unhealthy people improve their health.

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The Keep-fit program lasts 2 hours. In it, members practice 20 movements from Dangsoodo for the first 30 minutes. After that, members polish their Dangsoodo skills and exercise basic stretches and cardiovascular movements to cure sickness and sore body parts. President Nam even assigned different nicknames to each movement to make them easy to remember. For example, he calls the movement in which one turns their hands facing their back and places one foot in front washing your back. He recommends practicing look at the cats tail, in which one bends the waist and puts the The program is relatively new, as it started in September 2010. head toward the feet, for people who have pain in their mid- Nam explains that there are not too many attendees yet, but as people discover it and the demand grows, he plans to add section. classes on Monday and Saturday. Newbies and foreigners are In addition to exercising the movements of Dangsoodo, Pres- also becoming absorbed in the attractiveness of Dangsoodo. If ident Nam also offers training in Woonsoohyoung, which you are interested in practicing Dangsoodo to get fit or even is a kind of treatment for specific wounds. He explains that, to enter the Dangsoodo World Championships in Daegu on Woonsoohyoung consists of the principle Yin and Yang October 7th and 8th, please contact the International Dangso that everybody can train, regardless of age. It trains every soodo Federation at 053) 555-9799. part of our body without jarring them and it encourages deep More about Dangsoodo and the International Dangsoodo breathing to keep a clear mind. Federation Most trainees who train at the gym where the Keep-fit group meets are people who exercise professionally. Members of After Koreas liberation, Dangsoodo was founded led by

the Keep-fit program will practice in their group and often will exercise by running after they are finished. Many of the members of Keep-fit have no prior experience in Dangsoodo or martial arts, but this is not a problem. Hong-gi Jung, a high school teacher, lost 25kg from training in Dangsoodo through the Keep-fit program. Mr. Jung said, I am happy I lost weight, but above all, my cardio-pulmonary function became much better. Dangsoodo is really great to learn for older generations because the movements are quite slow. Younghee Choi, a female trainee who runs a business said, It [Dangsoodo] helps to keep me in shape physically and it also helps my emotional health. Training can be intense but it also relaxes my muscles and joints, and I like the variety of movements.

Hwanggi. Hwanggi opened the Dangsoodo Moodukgwan Gymnasium in 1945 and then, in 1953, he organized the Daehan Dangsoodo Association. In 1960, Dangsoodo became a corporation. Currently, 22 countries including Korea, the U.S.A, and Brazil are registered with the International Dangsoodo Federation. Currently, Dangsoodo is gaining more popularity in America and is practiced at the military academy, Westpoint. In 1994, the International Dangsoodo Federation was registered as a social group in Daegu, and was established as corporation in 2006. In November 2007, they moved their headquarters to Daegu.

KEYWORDS Heart and soul- Airwaves- Check out- ! Lets face it- Have an equal say- /

DaegU caPoeiRa cooPeRative

Written by KennetH QuillinAn Translation by mereA lee What is Capoeira? Basically, it is an Afro/Brazilian form of exercise that uniquely combines various fighting techniques, music, dance, and acrobatics into one form. Sounds like fun, eh? Capoeira classes are always done in a group and music plays an integral part of the workout. The music is usually African themed, with instruments such as a berimbau (which holds the most important position as it sets the tone and tempo for the class and is the heart and soul of Capoeira), atabaque (a large African drum), and a pandeiro (an African form of a tambourine) dominating the airwaves during the class. If you are looking for a form of exercise that does not involve the usual treadmill, exercise bike, rowing machine, etc, then Capoeira is definitely something that should you need to check out (especially if you enjoy music and dancing and lets face it, who doesnt). The Daegu Capoeira Cooperative (DCC) formed in January 2010. It is currently organized by Robert Williams, but just like any other cooperative, all members have an equal say when choosing what form of practice to undertake each week. The DCC is a small but diverse group with members from the UK, Puerto Rico, Latvia, Brazil, China, Australia,

the USA, and Korea. Im sure each has a few interesting stories to tell from their contrasting backgrounds. One of the great things about DCC is that it is free, so even if you do not enjoy it, your wallet remains untouched! The classes are every Saturday at Kyungpook National University in Sangyeok-dong from 11am-1pm. If you are interested in joining, feel free to contact Robert Williams on 010-6740-4668 or join the Daegu Capoeira Cooperative Facebook group to contact him and other members. I know many people here struggle at times to fill their weekends with things to do, so if you are one of them, why not check this out?

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If youre like me, when in a rush, Im not afraid to cut someone off or run a yellow light. And like many, I check e-mail and send text messages when in traffic jams. Concerned for my safety, a friend of mine recommended a useful app called DriveSafe. ly, which reads text messages and e-mails out loud. So I downloaded and tested the app out. The voice was very clear. It read out the sender, time received, then the text of the messages and e-mails. When Google acquired Slide back in August of 2010, when phones only had single-core processors, the idea was to build a more social web. Things have evolved since then. A new app from Slide has just arrived at the app store and an accompanying site has launched to complement it. Its called Disco, a group texting service that has an app and a web interface. When you sign up, youre assigned

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Written by mAc PeArsAll translation by Hyeyoung sHin The more advanced version allows you to research by giHyun sung customize the apps voice and costs 23,000 If you want a tablet computer - and haven't SPeCS: won ($20.42). already pulled on your long-sleeved black Display: 10.1 inches (Tab 2) vs 9.7 (iPad 2) As a test, I asked my friend to send me some shirt to shell out $499 for the iPad 2 and its Weight: 599g (Tab 2) vs 589g (iPad 2) brief messages to see if the app clued in on Smart Cover, double cameras, drink holder, Thickness: 10.9 mm (Tab 2) vs 8.8 mm (iPad them: LOL and FYI were read aloud as cigar ashtray, etc. - then take a look at the 2) laugh out loud and for your information. upcoming Galaxy Tab 10.1 (AKA Tab 2), Samsung has not yet released a battery life The voice also expressed exclamation and Samsungs answer to Steve Jobs latest gland- estimate for the Galaxy Tab, but the bar is stimulating iMustHave. question marks in the appropriate tones. iPad 2's 10 hours (5 consecutive viewings of There was ooh/aah over the iPad 2s double Predator.) Theres crossover here as the iPad For Korean users, the app is useless, as it is not able to read out Korean text. It only read cameras. The Tab 2 will also have two cam- 2s A5 chip is rumored to have been designed eras, front and rear (hello, Word Lens). Be- in collaboration with Samsung, though reout in English. ing a Korean product, it can also run games cent news indicates that Apple is shifting to Another issue is that the free version of the so well that you will want to play them until a Taiwan-based manufacturer. Samsung has app is limited to 25 words or less. Thats not your heart explodes from the crisp 1280x800 not yet released a price or shipping date for usually enough for an e-mail, but it could be resolution. And unless youre also disap- the Tab 2, but sources suggest that it is exenough for text message delivery. The paid pointed at being unable to find a strategy/ pected to release globally before the summer. version is able to read out 500 words. RPG-WW2 steampunk-economic-flight For more information on the Samsung Galsimulator then you will find App-iness in axy Tab 10.1 visit http://galaxytab.samsungthe Android Market. mobile.com/

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a new phone number and youre invited to send texts to a number of people, regardless if they arent Disco users themselves. Those people can then reply and things go back and forth, so make sure those you have opted for unlimited texting. Despite being a Google company, oddly enough, Slide presently only as an iPhone app, but watch for it on Android, soon.

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Varekai means wherever in the Romany language and the show is an acrobatic tribute to the nomadic soul. The plot sWing & PeoPle is also loosely based on the Greek myth of Icarus. Be prepared A swing dance club in Daegu open to all people interested in dates: March 18 May 29, 2011 to be amazed, mystified, and speechless at the physical excepHours: Tues-Thurs: 10 AM 6 PM, Fri-Sun: 10 AM 9 PM, tionality and talent of these performers as they captivate you swing. Whatever your level, come on out and dance with us Saturday nights at Asurajang around Gallery zone. Closed on Mon into another time and world. name of group: Swing & People location: Daegu Museum time of meeting: 8 p.m. every saturdays(regular get-toadmission Price: 10,000 won BiseUl MoUntain azalea festival gethering) info: National Geographic rolls into town with 200 pictures Place of meeting: Asurajang(dance bar, near Gallery zone in its collection to showcase to Daegu. The exhibit features dates: April, 2011 location: Biseul Mountain area downtown) powerful images and historical scenes from previous issues of National Geographic magazine. Images of the earth, sea, and info: Experience the scenery of the area around Biseul How much to join: 6,000 won(entry fee,includesa drink) sky, scenes from animal lives, and pictures of how human be- Mountain while engaging in festivities such as face paint- links: http://www.daeguswing.com(only Korean) ing, folk play yard, photo exhibitions, flower arrangement http://www.facebook.com/swingandpeople#!/group. ings are harming the planet we live on will be on display. exhibitions, and much more. The flowers will be blooming, php?gid=30746766242 the river will be flowing, and there will be much to enjoy for inteRnational gReen eneRgY exPo Class: everyone! KoRea 2011 Jitterbug class for beginners will startApril 9at 6:30 pm. The 10tH DaegU inteRnational oPtical sHoW teachers can understand some English, but there should be dates: April 6-8, 2011 people around who can help translate if we get stuck! RememHours: 10 AM 6 PM dates: April 27-29, 2011 ber this is a dance class, so you just have to copy the moves. location: EXCO Hours: 10 AM 6 PM The cost for the class is 30,000 won (if you are re-taking admission Price: 10,000 won location: EXCO the class, its only 10,000), which covers 6 weeks of lessons. info: This is the largest event of its kind. Various companies Phone: 053-350-7830~3 come together to showcase latest advances in renewable en- info: 180 companies with 800 booths will be displaying the ergy products and outlets. There will be 400 companies from latest in frames, lenses, sunglasses, contact lenses, optical in- Lindyhop class for beginners will start April 9 at 5:00 pm. This class is recommended for dancers who are familiar with 25 different countries. struments, along with other various optical equipment. Jitterbug already or have other dance experience. The teachciRqUe DU soleils vaReKai ers can understand some English, but there should be peo5tH DaegU Pet exPo ple around who can help translate if we get stuck! Rememdates: April 6-24, 2011 dates: April 23-24, 2011 ber this is a dance class, so you just have to copy the moves. Hours: Varies according to day Hours: 10 AM 6 PM The cost for the class is 40,000 won (if you are re-taking location: Big Top Theater in Jamsil Sports Complex, Seoul location: EXCO the class, its only 20,000), which covers 6 weeks of lessons. admission Price: According to seats, 60000 won, 90000 Phone: 053-601-5022, 5056 won, 130000 won, & 220000 won info: This exhibition will display various articles for pets of You will also need to pay the clubs entry fee of info: Though this event is not happening in Daegu, it is one all kinds dogs, cats, small animals & rodents, birds, fish, etc. 6,000 won each time, but that includes a drink that should not be missed. Anybody that has seen a Cirque du The programs will include dog grooming, dog obedience & and you can stay for free dancing at 8 p.m. Soleil show will attest that it is not only a performance, but agility, frisbee, pet fancy dress show, abandoned dogs adopan unforgettable and exceptional experience and work of art. tion, and more! This is a must-see for all pet lovers out there! Come on out and join us!!!

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Hangeul Overview
. Hangeul is the native alphabet of the Korean language. Warning: This Hangeul study chart has been purposely designed with the intention of you studying with a Korean partner, in order to master the structure and phonetics properly. Otherwise, the chart may look confusing and daunting, if you don't have a Korean to assist you and you are studying by yourself. Please check out our Facebook group, 'Daegu Friendship Club', for more info on our language exchanges and how you can meet Korean study partners to help you.

Survival Korean
Hello - (pron. Ahn-young-hah-say-o). Fluently, this will sound like Ahn-yaw-say-oooh, when spoken quickly. Goodbye - (pron. Jahl-gah-say-oh). Goodbye (if leaving a business, store, restaurant, etc) (pron. Soo-go-hah-say-oh). This is similar to saying keep up the good work!. Nice to meet you . (pron. Bahn-gahpseum-nee-dah) Yes (formal) (pron. Neh) (Note: When in doubt, use this one) Yes (informal) (pron. Yeh) Yes (casual) (pron. Eung) No (formal) (pron. Ahn-eeb-nee-dah) (Note: When in doubt, use this one) No (informal) (pron. Ahn-ee-oh) No (casual) (pron. Ah-nee-ya)

Jamo ( ) are the letters that make up the Hangeul alphabet. The name jamo comes from the words jaeum (consonant) and moeum (vowel). In a syllable with a final ( ; batchim), the jaeum and moeum are written in the top of the block, and the final is placed below them. In some cases, a syllable will contain two finals, where the two characters are next to each other.

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I dont understand - . (pron. Moh-lahguess-seub-nee-dah) Are you OK?Is it OK? - ? (pron. Gwenchahn-ah-yoh?) Im OK/Its OK - . (pron. Gwen-chahn-ahyoh) Do you have _____? - ____ ? (pron. ____ issaw-yo?) I have _____ - . (pron. ____ iss-aw-yo) Could you please give me _____? (pron. ____ Joo-say-yo) Could you please (do) ______? - _____ . (pron. ____ Hay-joo-say-yo) Where is the washroom? - ? (pron. Hwah-jahng-shil-eun aw-dee-ay iss-awyo?) Where is ______? - ______ ? (pron. awdee-ay iss-aw-yo?)

Classroom Korean
English
Are you ready? Be quiet, please. Please dont be noisy. Calm down, please. Dont do that! Stand up, please. Sit up straight. Face the front, please!

Korean
? . . . ! . . . . . . . ! . ? !

Phonetical Romanization
Joon-bee-hess-ah-yo? Joe-yong-hee Haw-say-yo. She-keu-lup-gye Hah-jee-mah-say-yo. Jeen-jeong Haw-say-yo. Hah-jee-mah-say-yo! Eel-eo-seo Joo-say-yo Ddohk-bah-lo Ahn-ah Joo-say-yo. Ahp-jjoak-eul Bow-say-yo! Yeogi-leul Bow-say-yo! Ddah-lah Haw-say-yo! Cheel-Pahn-eh Sseo Bow-say-yo! Chek Pyeo-say-yo! Chek Deop-eu-say-yo! Kee-dah-lee-say-yo. Twui-jee-mah-say-yo. Ssah-woo-jee-mah-say-yo! Ee-lee-Oh-say-yo. Ee-gaws-eun Yeong-eo-lo Moh-yeh-yo? Hangoog-mahl Haw-jee-mah-say-yo!

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The Actual Sounds of Batchim

Look over here. Repeat after me. Write it on the board, please. Open your books Close your books Please wait. Please don't run! Don't fight! Come here, please! What's this in English? Dont speak Korean

*Marked vowels are used in the 2nd placement. ^Marked vowels are used in the 3rd placement. Other vowels are used in the 1st placement.

g n d l m b ng
Batchim only contains 7 actual sounds: the written form of each depends on the written context.

The Placement
JA MO BA BA JA MO* BA BA JA M MO^ O^ BA BA

Useful Sites www.koreanclass101.com www.declan-software.com/korean/index.htm (Google: Declan Korean) Learning Korean in Daegu
Search for Daegu Language Exchange group on Facebook and join one of our events. Search for Galbijim Daegu YMCA to learn more about the Korean classes at YMCA. Search for daegu university korean language to learn more about the Korean classes at Daegu University.

Lets Speak Korean Series (Youtube search: let's speak Korean) http://korean.sogang.ac.kr/

Search for korean language program KNU to learn more about the Korean classes at Kyungpook National University Visit http://intl.kmu.ac.kr/Eng/Program/Cul/Klcc.aspx for more info about Korean classes at Keimyung University.

Batchim is not always necessary. and It may be written only once like in the 2nd example of each placement.

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Please refer to movie maps opposing page for directions to below listings. Note: We make no guarantee about the availability of these current or upcoming movies at any of the listed theaters. These listings are current, as of Mar. 30:

Current Movies

Upcoming New Releases in April

Never Let Me Go 4/7 Paul 4/7 Last Night 4/7 The Rite 4/21 Fast Five 4/21 Thor 4/28

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Continued from pg 13: Cafe Jengyi Interview It was never an intention to change anything, however I can say that there were some trepidation and some dilemma. I did think about the past success of the bar and where I will be able to take it, but it is not about making money from unknown faces who just want to drink...it is really about maintaining a cultural approachability, to have feelings of ambience and traditional values when engaging your friends or special person in a special interaction, listening to the music and conversing about life. What are some of the future plans for Cafe Jengyi? Nothing too major, however I want renovate the first floor. It will be mainly for live music. Owner name: (Yoon Dong Chun) Age: 32 Cafe Location: 3 8-8 Phone Number: 010-8594-5011 Email: ydcvai@hanmail.net Website: (will let us know through email) Opening hours: 6pm 3am Additional notes: Our interview ended here...rather abruptly, the man was understandably busy and it was appreciated that he took the time to talk to me. The conversation was just starting to get interesting, and with my interpreter I manage to gain more of an insight into what Mr. Yoon truly believes of himself and of Jengyi. We discussed more about what he said regarding maintaining the integrity of the place and where it will go in the future. Mr. Yoon believes that Jengyi can be a guiding light for people...a completely natural traditional place where people can continue with their own personal identification - where they can mentally develop themselves into spiritual and mature people. Continued from pg 10: All That Burger even dappled in the food. Two years ago, Lee simply became interested in opening a restaurant. While for many of us that would have led to some serious humming and hawing and a whole lot of inactivity, but such was not the case for Kyoung Hee. So she moved to Seoul, was taught by internationally-trained burger chefs, and quickly set to work creating her own signature dishes. Her decisiveness certainly paid off. Lees menu, while not extensive, is carefully crafted. We ordered her two favourites, the All that Burger and the Deli Steak Burger, as well as oven-baked fries. Made from 100% Australian beef and served on bread shipped down from top-end restaurants in Seoul, the food was simply delicious. Lees handmade special red sauce perfectly complemented the meat, and all the veggies were clearly fresh and high quality. Even the potatoes didnt give us food regret, as they were lightly seasoned and not deep fried. Other available choices are the Shred Cheese Burger (a favourite among local foreigners), the Crazy Hot Burger (for the adventure-seeking), a veggie burger, and the Chilli Volcano Burger (quite a sight to behold). Although All that Burgers menu is short and sweet, its beverage selection would put such coffee giants as DaVinci or Angel-In-Us to shame. However, the dcor is definitely more casual burger joint than cozy coffee shop. Very modestly decorated, All that Burger is more of a place to grab a bite than to lounge
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Continued from pg 9: Year-round Destinations Koreas Hot Springs About one hour (or less) directly south of Daegu is Mt. Deokamsan, which houses another highly acclaimed hot spring resort called Bugok Hawaii (http://www.bugokhawaii.co.kr/broad/intro.asp?flag=1). Bugok is known for being a sulfur hot spring with temperatures as high as 78 degrees Celsius. Besides sulfur, the waters at Bugok also contain over 20 kinds of inorganic matters including silicone, chlorine, calcium, and iron. Adult admission for the spa is 7,000 won. The Bugok Hawaii resort also has a performance hall, swimming pool (indoor and outdoor), zoo, botanical garden, five hotels, and 21 shopping centers. About two hour and a half hours north west of Daegu is the mountainous city of Asan, which is a renowned region for their 25 natural hot springs. Popular spas in Asan include Asan Hot Springs, Onyang Hot Springs, and Dogo Hot Spring (www.asan.go.kr). The Dogo hot spring water is nearly 8.7 per cent of hydrogen ion concentration, with other components like silicic acid, natrium, and magnesium. Adult admission to the hot springs is only 2,500 won but another admission is required to use the baths at the resort. Browse the information at http://english. visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.kto if you want to read more or plan a trip to a hot spring in Korea.

KEYWORDS thaw out - () . . the burst of - ~ natural healing properties - // claim to be - ~ . highly acclaimed - / to be known for - ~

for hours. The only real drawback is the location. All that Burger is about a 25 minute walk from either Beomeo station (on the green line), or Dongdaegu station (on the red line). Alternatively, a diner can take a bus to MBC intersection, from which and Italian burger options to the menu. is only a quick five minutes. Still, it is well worth the trek, especially as Lee will soon be adding chicken. If you are at MBC Intersection, walk east past MBC Building, and then follow the road on the right that veers off from the main busy one. Keep following that road for a block or 2 and youll see it on the right. Or call them at 053-7457460 if you get lost. The name really sets this place up for a good review - well-priced, health-conscious, and as tasty as could be - Lees burgers really are all that. Oh, and there is a patio. Enough said.

KEYWORDS Whole other ballgame - Sky rocket - Alleviated my fears - Dappled - , paid off - food-regret -

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