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Daegus International Newspaper www.in-daegu.com

may 2011

Korea to become 5th largest clean energy economy by 2015:

Solar City daegu iS on tHe forefront

Written by wavErly DE bruijn Translation by DEan sEo

Translation by Emily CashwEll Sourced from DaEgus maEil shinmun, originally rEportED by In May, Shinsegae will present their vision of the plan On April 18th, Daegu entered into an agreement with Koreas famed department store conglomerate, Shinsegae, for for the transportation hub to the Ministry of Land, Transthe development of a transportation hub at DongDaegu sta- portation and Maritime Affairs. Once approved, construction tion. Development work has begun, which follows the guide- will begin in June of 2012 and is expected to be finished in lines that were set forth in the agreement made between Kim December 2014. Bumil, Daegus mayor, and Jung Yongjin, the vice-president Shinsegae hopes that the transfer center at DongDaegu station will be even more impressive than their sprawling deof Shinsegae. The written agreement clearly states that Daegu and partment store at Busans Centum City. The enters layout is Shinsegae will join forces to create publicity and aid in the based on designs made by international architects, so it will be successful development of the transportation hub at Dong- comparable to transfer centers in other international cities. The use of Daegus construction companies and equipment Daegu station. The city is giving administrative support to Shinsegae will help to revitalize its economy. The development of DongDaegus transportation hub is in its application for a one-stop transfer center. The city of Daegu has also promised to expand DongDaegu Station and expected to add 3 trillion won to the economy and to create its elevated bridge, secure a garage for intercity and express 15,000 new jobs. buses, and to help resolve traffic problems in the area. Translation by KatE shin Sourced from Edited by aaron murray DaEgus maEil shinmun are gaining renown so, despite the exclusivity of the indusCreative industries are full of talented people, but, un- try, the Six-Plus group have local success stories they can gain fortunately, only a select few ascend out of anonymity and inspiration from. Six-Plus highlighted their talent at the 23rd Daegu gain recognition for their work. This also holds true in the world of high fashion. The Six-Plus group of fashion design- Fashion Collection, with each member of the collective ers, fully aware of the difficulties of making it big in the in- drawing from a different theme for their designs, from Pain dustry, have come together in an attempt to enhance Daegus to Dark Romantic. Reactions to the work were entirely reputation as the centre of the Korean fashion design trade. positive from both the audience and industry experts. Choi The reputation of the late Andre Kim is unmatched in Korea. GabWoo, the only man of the six, was delighted with the But now, local designers Choi Bock-Ho and Park Dung-Jun Continued on pg 4

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As the demand for energy continues to rise while the production of finite natural resources falls, cities that invest in clean, green energy are building a sustainable future for themselves and their inhabitants. Last year, Korea announced its intentions to spend 40 trillion won to support the development of clean and renewable sources of energy between now and 2015. The Korean government wants to become one of the worlds top five clean energy economies. Such a commitment to clean energy greatly benefits the city of Daegu, which has already made significant strides of its own. Daegu didnt just jump on the renewable energy bandwagon as soon as it became popular. Rather, the city has had a systematic approach to solar and other sustainable energy sources since the creation, in 2000, of a forward-looking 50year project plan called Visions for a Sustainable City. Spearheaded by three Professors from Kyungpook National University, this plan aims to 1) reduce the carbon footprint of Daegus residents, 2) develop a renewable energy-based urban community, and 3) pursue culturally and ecologically sound economic development. In 2003, Daegu joined the International Solar Cities Initiative and, in 2004, hosted the first International Solar Cities Congress. In April, Solar City Daegu held its 4th annual Green Energy Expo at the EXCO center with international participation from 400 companies and 40,000 attendees. The Expo showcased a number of initiatives currently underway in Daegu- including the EXCO center itself, whose renovations will produce 1,174,000 kilowatts per hour from renewable energy sources. Lets showcase a few initiatives. Some may have seen Koreas first solar power tower project while driving along Highway 1 near the North Daegu Interchange. In the works since 2008, this solar heat concentrating system by Daesung Continued on pg 5

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Welcome again to another issue of InDaegu, Daegus English newspaper. Lots of updates to talk about regarding the newspaper, plus our other projects. And many of those projects are seeking some additional staff, so please read further on, if you are looking for work or might be interested in a career change: Editor. Our long-time Assistant Editor, Michelle Van BalkomNicholson is now Managing Editor and will share aspects of the role with her co-Managing Editor, Priya Sam, who has been one of our most hardworking writers over the past year. 5. As mentioned, we have some differing projects going on, where we need to hire staff. In some cases, we need interns, paid parttime, or full-time staff. Some positions would be for foreigners and some for Koreans. Visa sponsorship is possible for foreigners who dont have F2 or F4 visas. These jobs would usually involve working with Korean companies who weve partnered with on projects, such as: We have recently partnered with one of the largest lead generation ( ) companies in North America, and are soon to be opening their first branch in Korea, right here in the Daegu and Gyeongbuk region. We need foreign and Korean sales agents to promote our overseas marketing services to Korean small and medium-sized businesses who are seeking to promote their business, products, or services to the North American market. Full-time positions available for F2, F4 visa holders or Koreans. Visa sponsorship will be available, later this year, for all other foreigners. English video development with a partnering video production company. On-screen and off-screen talent needed. Theater staff for an English-based performance theater being developed in Daegu. On-stage and off-stage staff needed. Gyeongbuk English Train. More volunteers and interns needed (see our ad about this concept, in this issue). Call Center staff who speak English, Chinese, and/or Japanese. Part-time and full-time positions available.

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As the winner of our Add-a-Friend contest on Facebook, well treat Tyler to a 100,000 won food and bar tab at Sydney Street. Tyler added over 90 friends to our InDaegu Facebook Group. You must be a super popular guy, Tyler! Sydney Streets ad can be found in this issue, and also on our map in the Keimyung University section.
MiChelle Van BalkoM-niCholSon Co-Managing Editor michelle@in-daegu.com Priya SaM Co-Managing Editor priya@in-daegu.com

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Jiyeoun Shin-Despite having a very busy life, Jiyeoun does a lot of translation work for InDaegu. For her work, we give her two kebabs, courtesy of Star Kebab. Shelley DSouza-Shelley is responsible for a number of our great food reviews and other articles. Thanks Shelley and enjoy two free Star Kebabs on us. Charlene arauJo-Another of our long-time volunteers, Charlene researches, edits, and writes articles for us despite not even living in Daegu. The next time she visits, we want her to enjoy two free Star Kebabs.

Other vOlunteers:

Craig White Executive Editor craig@in-daegu.com

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1. 1. 1. Newspaper quality of pages. Some of you expressed interest in seeing this in a traditional newspaper style, so we also became curious and are trying an experiment. Let us know which version you prefer. Less maps. We needed to make room for excess articles, so some maps are not included. Some maps have been optimized to suit their sections (see #3). A ton of more maps will be coming back, but in an innovative pocket guide focusing on the helpful essentials that Daegu Pockets became known for. This companion publication will be available in the near future and available at our InDaegu locations and racks. Our newspaper is now beginning to include student-driven content from partnering universities and schools. This month, you will see sections for Keimyung University and Kyungpook National University, along with content written by their students. Daegu International School has also begun working with us on this concept, and are readying their students. As part of these relationships, InDaegu staff will be holding monthly journalism workshops at the respective universities and schools, to help students with skill development. We are training them to become a complete operation, ranging from article research, writing, editing, translating, interviewing, staff management, and more. We are in talks with a few more content partners, such as Yeungnam University and others. If your school or university is interested in this concept, please send us an email. Also, please note that as our student-driven content grows, our regular content will grow proportionately, to maintain a balance between student submissions and the content from our regular writers that has become our hallmark over the past 2 years. Promotions. Im spending a lot more time on developing other related projects, these days. As a result, its time to give the reigns to other key members, while I shift to an oversight role as Executive

Hi Everyone! Were so glad you picked up this months issue of InDaegu! This is a jam-packed issue that we hope will both inform and entertain you. Were becoming more involved with some local universities, which is good news for anyone looking to attend interesting festivals, hear guest lectures, and find new hot spots in the university areas. Also, our sports and entertainment sections are filled with exciting activities and events from swingdancing to Gaelic football. Weve also got the inside scoop on some tasty restaurants serving up everything from succulent Spanish dishes to spicy Indian curries. Theres a lot of excitement at InDaegu right now. We have tons of fresh new faces working alongside wise veterans to make a paper that meets the needs of everyone. Of course thats where you, our loyal readers, come in. Were always looking for article ideas and great people to join our already strong and motivated team of volunteers. Feel free to e-mail either of us anytime if you have an idea or a story to tell. We hope you enjoy reading this months issue as much as we enjoyed putting it together!

Erin is one of our hardworking copyeditor team. She is our grammar goddess, the princess of punctuation and without her, InDaegu would have a lot more typos. In addition, she also got second place in our Add-a-Friend contest by adding over 70 friends to our InDaegu group. For being such a loyal volunteer, she is receiving two tickets for our upcoming trip to Easudo. More info on our trips can be found on our back page.

Umm...InDaegu has been thinking a lot about you, these days...and uh...we want to be more than just friends with you
We really want to be Friends with Benefits and have you get involved with our Facebook group. Search for us on Facebook Groups at In Daegu. 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: 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 individuals who invited the most friends will receive the better prizes.

hyeyOung shin

Hyeyoung is InDaegus It girl. Her reliable translations, her can-do attitude, and her extensive knowledge are a valuable resource. Many times, without Hyeyoungs help, InDaegu wouldnt go out in time to print. Even though she is extremely busy with her own activities, she always makes time to help out. We showed our thanks to Hyeyoung by treating her to two free buffet dinners at SkyOnn Buffet. Please see SkyOnn advertisement in this issue for more info and directions

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If Hyeyoung Shin is our It girl, then Gihyun is our It guy. He has been instrumental on doing research and translation on countless articles. He can find information when no one else can. For him to relax, we are giving him tickets for him and a friend to go on our upcoming paintball trip. More info on our trips can be found on our back page.

BOsun Kim

Bosun has been one of our enduring volunteers since the very beginning. She researches articles, translates information, and is generally always willing to help. For her excellent efforts, we are giving Bosun a 100,000 won gift certificate to Bennigans. Bennigans ad can be found in this issue, and also in our downtown map.

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. 100,000won bar/food tab from Sydney Street. 2 Buffet tickets to SkyOnn Pizza Party from Papa Johns. Well bring pizza to wherever you want to do it. Kebabs from Star Kebab. Free tickets for our regular tours for paintball, rafting, and also cultural excursions. 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.

As a show of appreciation of their incredible hard work and their promotion to Managing Editors, InDaegu would like to treat Priya and Michelle to a 100,000won food and bar tab, courtesy of Travellers Bar and Grill. Travellers can be found on our back page, as well as listed on our downtown map.

sehee lee

Sehee is another member of our loyal volunteers. She not only translates articles, but also helps our writers organize and conduct interviews with numerous people all over Daegu. To say thank you, we are giving Sehee two pizzas, courtesy of Papa Johns, to share with her friends and family. Papa Johns location can be found in our downtown map.

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

Deans skills as a translator and writer have been invaluable. His fluency in English and Korean make him the go-to guy for articles about Korean culture that may be difficult for expats to understand. For his hard work, Dean will receive 2 pizzas from Papa Johns. Papa Johns location can be found in our downtown map.

Downtown:

Yeungjin College Yeungnam University Over 400 foreign language academies

An Off-Broadway play, Jina in New York, is being performed at Daegus Bongsan Culture Center. The play is being directed by Professor Seonghee Jung, who is a Drama Professor at Keimyung University. The play will be performed mostly in Korean and some English, by Koreans and a foreigner. On May 14th, the final performance of the play, a collaborative theater project will occur involving Craig White of InDaegu newspaper, Keimyung University Drama Professor Seonghee Jeong, Bongsan Culture Center, Daegu Theater Troupe, and Vitis Wine Cafe. Foreign audience members will be able to listen to the English audio of the play on their MP3s or smartphones. Audio script will be available for download, beforehand. An after-party will then be held, featuring a wine-tasting event, snacks, and networking amongst foreign and Korean guests. Wine-tasting demonstrations will be conducted by a foreigner who is an expert with wine and has a great deal of wine business experience in the US. This is a prototype concept intended to test-market the development of English content and English audio for use at various performance and art venues throughout Daegu. Coordinated and promoted by Daegus English newspaper, InDaegu, and voice recorded by Daegus foreign actors of Daegu Theater Troupe, the goal is to create a welcoming English environment in Daegus art and culture scene to attract foreign audiences from around Korea, as well as create common interests and friendships between the foreign and Korean communities. For more information about Jina in New York, please contact Bongsan Culture Center. For more information about English content development at Daegus art and culture venues, please contact craig@galbijim.com.

Universities anD schools:

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

Government:

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

Us armeD locations:

Forces

Camp Carroll Camp George Camp Henry Camp Walker

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publisher executive editor managing editors copy editor project support managers project support assistant writers /editors

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Translation by jiyEoun shin Edited by CharlEnE araujo Jiseok Park , a mountain-climbing lover, had a choice between going to a local convenience store or a traditional Korean restaurant in order to calm his ravenous appetite. He decided in favor of the former option because inflation has made traditional Korean restaurant prices unaffordable. Mr. Kim said, I usually buy Bento (lunch box style meals) at convenience stores. Samgak Kimbap (Triangle Kimbap) is quite good, and the price is relatively inexpensive. Many people like Mr. Kim have stopped eating at restaurants because of the downturn in the economy. People are now turning to other food alternatives to satisfy their palate. According to the convenience store industry, Bento sales have increased to twice as much this year compared to last year. The sales of Bento at 5,100 GS25 branches have increased

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103.1% compared to the same month last year. Sales of Bento have also increased over 100% during same period at 7/11, Family Mart, and Buy The Way convenience stores. Many university students who are strapped for cash visit convenience stores in droves. Twenty-seven convenience stores located near university campuses, such as 7/11 and Buy The Way, reported that Bento, Samgak Kimbap, and Mali Kimbab sales have increased by 90.5%, and the number of customers has increased by 27.9%. The associates of the convenience store industry explained, The reason for the increased sales at convenience stores is that Bento comes in a variety of flavors, the high quality is a result of strict man- Continued from pg 1: Six Plus agement, and it is inexpensive and read- reception: Im stupefied. I showed sixteen ily available to be purchased anywhere. pieces and I was struck by the audience applause. While explaining his work, he said, I tried to add feel to my work by using silhouetted dark colours. The variety of the KEYWORDS groups work was highlighted by Ms. Park Yeon-Mi, who took a different approach, A lover- , ~ I wanted to express womanly virtues and Turn to- ~ feminine charisma. Strapped for cash- The oldest member of the group, Ms. In droves- Cho Cheong-Mi, is keen to pass on her knowledge while learning from those in the early stage of their careers, I was very keen to present my work while demonstrating my ability to teach at the same time. In total, the group presented around 60 pieces, and the critical reception was not the only piece of good news they received: they Translated by Dolly lEE Edited by Quinn olbriCh Sourced from DaEgu's maEil shinmun, originally rEportED by are to found their very own shop. The Daegu

yeungnaM univerSity reaCHeS an agreeMent witH tHe aMeriCan Solar battery enterpriSe Translated by jiyEoun shin
Edited by tabatha m. lamb Yeungnam University recently completed its investment understanding (an MOU) with the American Solar Battery Enterprise. At the conclusion, a decision was made for the building of a mass-production factory to be built in Korea. The construction prospect has increased recently, due to the interest of Yeungnam University. Yeungnam University led the interest in investments in Korea from the American Solar Battery Enterprise to build a factory. Yeungnam University concluded the MOU with the commitment to make a direct investment into ISET (International Solar Electric Technology), located in Chatsworth, California. The local investment will be in K&K Solar (the local subsidiary of ISET). The investment was made on February 15. Thus, Yeungnam University has promoted the construction of the national mass-production line for CIGS Thin Film Solar Cells. ISET, established in 1985, is an enterprise that has its own technology, such as the Thin Film Solar Cells. Their MOU with Korea is the first stage in what ISET hopes to become a global production line. ISET participated in GGECN (Global Green Energy Cluster Network) last November, which promotes global cooperation in the green energy field. GGECN is joining forces with the Solar Battery Cluster from Korea (including Yeungnam University), along with representative companies from the United States, France, Germany, and Australia, in order to work towards the common goal of creating more green energy options. These solar cells are developed with low cost and high efficiency at ISET. This is accomplished by developing a team trained to use resources focused in solar battery and module RIC (the local renovation center), the solar energy institute, and the solar battery material process. Another goal is to work together for industrial-educational cooperation, public research with Yeungnam University, and hiring people for R&D. Kapur, the president of ISET, evaluated, It is significantly important that we use our excellent human resources from Yeungnam University as representatives of Korean Solar Battery Research Area and for the experience of the new solar energy technique development from ISET. He added, It will open a new stage for global employment creation and the construction of solar battery systems. Meanwhile, Yeungnam University remarked that this MOU was accomplished by the cooperation of the LA branch of KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) and DGFEZ (Daegu Gyeongbuk Free Economic Zone).

Continued from pg 1: Solar City Daegu is on the Forefront Energy will deliver 200 kilowatts of energy Yeungnam University and the Daegu World per hour to the citys grid when it becomes Cup Stadium- courtesy of Wisco Hitec, a Daeoperational in September. At that time, it will gu company). be the largest solar energy plant in Korea. Also, be on the lookout for a new and Additionally, Daegu is home to a land- innovative fiber board slate made by Hyunfill gas-to-energy facility that, since 2006, has dai Industrial Trident. While not a source provided the city with 1.5 megawatts of en- of energy, this innovative process is reusing ergy per hour. Designated as a UN Kyoto Pro- discarded fibers (trash) from the garment and tocol Clean Development Mechanism, this textile industries in and near Daegu to create project also prevents almost 300,000 tons of non-toxic corrugated roofing material. carbon dioxide from being released into the Looking ahead, Daegu will be the host atmosphere (a cause of climate change). city of the 2013 World Energy Congress. UnOther exciting innovations were show- til then, the city will continue to implement cased at the Expo that should be implemented new and exciting forms of clean, green enhere in Daegu and in other cities around the ergy and promote innovative ways to reuse world. These include street lights that gener- what is otherwise considered trash. ate their own power via a small solar panel perched at the top of the pole (now in operation in a few places around Daegu, including KEYWORDS Clean Development Mechanism - Perched at - ~ Fiber board slate - On the lookout for - ~ Jump on the bandwagon -

HyoSung HoSpital eMbraCeS MediCal touriSM

Sbetha, a 36 year old Moscovite, has suffered from infertility for ten years. Instead of going to her closest OB/GYN in Russia, she visited Hyosung Hospital in Daegu, South Korea. Sbetha traveled the distance because she was told that Hyosung Hospital is a prestigious hospital specializing in OB/ GYN care. In fact, it was appointed as one of the best by the Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family Affairs. After her physical examination, Sbetha was escorted to the eco-friendly and luxurious delivery room, patient room, and operation room. She recalls, It takes more than seven hours to fly from Moscow (her home town) to Khabarovsk (closest reputable OB/GYN hospital), so I tried to find the best hospital around. Finally, I decided to experience Korean Medical Tourism. Kyung-dong Park, the president of Hyosung Hospital said, After having Sbetha at our clinic, we are going to consider attracting Russian patients as part of our clientele. Developing some medical packages such as a physical examination for women desiring OB/GYN care will help vitalize Hyosung Hospital and the economy of Daegu. As of recently, Hyosung Hospital is planning to provide foreigners with an around-the-clock medical service in their international clinic, and locate some coordinators for foreigners, in addition to running a website in three languages English, Japanese and Russian - to attract even more foreign visitors. While Sbetha is staying at a hotel in Daegu, she has time to visit some Daegu tourist attractions such as Mt. Palgong, Donghwasa Temple, and Seomun Traditional Market, provided by Hyosungs complementary tourist package. Overall, the medical experience will benefit the medical tourists, the Daegu economy, and will create a natural cultural exchange.
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Hyundai department store already provided space to the designers and the shop will tentatively open in late 2011. The rise of the group is outstanding, considering that they only met a few months before the exhibition. The opening of a boutique is yet another triumph in an unlikely tale of success. The majority of the group have been teaching and lecturing, waiting for their break into the industry. Their qualifications are impressive, with Six-Plus members holding degrees from fashion schools in Paris and Korea, but the big break was proving intangible until the Daegu Fashion Collection. Fellow designers are now among those heaping praise onto the Six: The colour, materials and ambiance of the work is incomparable to any design. The Daegu success of the SixPlus group is unlikely to be their last.

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Written by alExanDra pEtri Translation by Emily CashwEll Asif Quadri was checking his e-mails at an Internet caf in Tokyo back in February when he received the news: Asif learned that he would be one of the bloggers for the Korea Blog (http://blog.korea.net/), established by the Korea Culture and Information Service (KOCIS) of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST). I know there are a lot of bloggers in Korea, so I thought my chances would be 50/50 at getting selected, said Asif, a native English teacher from Canada. Ive been doing a lot of traveling since I arrived, writing about it, and I have a 2011 itinerary on my blog, so I thought it would all count in my favor. And it did. Asif was one of 42 bloggers chosen for The Korea Blog, which launched in January. The project is written in English and aims to promote and spread the knowledge of modern Korean culture to the rest of the world. A week after finding out he was selected, Asif received another surprising e-mail notifying him that the welcoming ceremonies would be held at the CheongWaDae, the Korean presidential palace. I was really surprised, amazed, and excited, as Ive never been to an official residence like the White House or 10 Downing Street before, Asif said. Asif thinks that his location will enable him to provide a different perspective to The Korea Blog. The Southeast is a culturally rich region, and being the only blogger as far as I know from this region, I will have a unique advantage covering the many historical locations, as well as the unique and diverse festivals here. His perspective as a Muslim in a nonMuslim environment has allowed Asif to blog about things he finds personally interesting, he said. I like to talk about some of the Muslim influences I have found, such as mosques in Daegu, Seoul, and Busan. The Shilla Millennium Park in Gyeongju re-created the 8th century capitals of Constantinople and Baghdad, so this [] is something you wouldnt expect to find in Korea. Since arriving in August, Asif has experienced the gamut of Korean life. His travels have led him from the mask festival in Andong, to the Baekje Dynasty Festival in Buyeo, to the Jinju Lantern festivals. Hes conquered the mountains in Daegu, twice visited the heart of the Shilla Dynasty in Gyeongju, explored the depths of Seoul, and walked Koreas longest footbridge, Wolyeongyo, in Andong. Asif has seen so much, but hes only just begun. I am planning to spend 4 days in Jeju-do for the May holiday, to the whale festival in Ulsan, Haeundae Beach for the sand sculpture festival, and I have my tickets for the opening and closing ceremonies for the IAAF Championships in Daegu in August, Asif said. As a backpacker for the last 8 years, Asif left his mark on 35 different countries, making sure to e-mail people back home with his descriptions, anecdotes, and stories of his bizarre experiences along the way. Since I was going to be living in Korea for a year, I decided to create a blog this time to keep a record of all my experiences and photos. He said he tries to post one to two times per week, and much of his inspiration comes from the positive feedback from everyone he knows back in Toronto. Often, they say they laugh out loud or crack up at some of my stories, Asif said. I was part raised in England and part raised in Canada, so people who know me know that I have my unique style of humor and writing. Asif's blog can be found at www.travelpod. com/travel-blog/londone7/1/tpod.html

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ClaSSeS tHat are perfeCt for Me, and Have Made Me Confident!
The frenzy to learn English in Asia has caused much of the continent to do whatever they can in learning the global language. This year, 375 students, more than 10% of the freshmen class, signed up for Yeungjin College-English Special Program (YC-ESP). Students can choose classes based on their English level at YC-ESP. For an hour everyday, a Korean instructor teaches grammar and vocabulary. Then, a native English teacher follows and reviews what the Korean instructor taught. Students have the advantage of learning expressions and grammar from both a Korean and foreign instructor. This class is especially useful in preparation for the TOEIC, a popular test which measures the ability of non-native English speakers in using English in the workplace. YC-ESP opened last month and will be running 6 levels until next February. Yeungjin College also plans to have a shortterm intensive English Camp during the summer and winter vacations to help prepare students for jobs and job interviews.

Translation by Eunok kim Edited by anniE hong Sourced from DaEgus maEil shinmun, originally rEportED by The school, itself, has made several special arrangements dedicated to its students learning English. The spokesman of YC-ESP said, We have made 60 study groups to motivate students to study together. Yeungjin College has also made 3 new study rooms, which students are free to use from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. PangYeum Kim is taking an intermediate level class. He explains, My grammar skills are getting better and I am increasing my confidence in English conversation, as the native and Korean instructors are teaching alternately. Kim also applauds the group study program because it provides an atmosphere conducive to studying hard by providing friendly competition among group members. Yeungjin College plans to enforce a mock-TOEIC test twice during the first semester and twice during the second semester of the school year. They also plan to award scholarships each semester to excellent study groups.
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Written by priya sam Photo by luCas brailsforD Translated by hyEyoung shin Art Beans, managed by Jess Hinshaw and Sada, is one of the newest additions to Daegu's growing art community. They are a recently formed group of foreigners and Koreans who share a love of art and are already working on their first show. Art Beans was born when Sada posted a message on Facebook, saying she would like to meet other artists. Jess responded to the message and they decided to start meeting, once a week. The group quickly grew to its current size of 8 members. Jess spearheads the meetings and each person is usually working on 1-2 projects at a time. Currently, they are all working on a group project called "the exquisite corpse". Don't be fooled by the name, though, it's anything but morbid. The project started off with each person choosing a theme and designing a one-page representation of that theme. The next step was to connect some lines from their design onto a blank page. Not too many, though, just enough so that another artist could use those lines to begin their own representation of the same theme. The next person will do the same thing and each week, the different-themed projects will be passed to the next person. In the end, each member will have an exquisite corpse made up of 8 unique paintings or drawings that are all connected. This is just one of the projects that Jess, who has his Masters in Fine Arts and was part of a similar group at home, recommended. The meeting place, Sadas caf Lacantine, is located a stone's throw from the Kyungpook National University Subway Stop. Its a cozy shop in this market area, which is now also home to several art studios and cafes, many of which are run by artists who showcase their own art, as well as that of others. The area has been recently revitalized with the help of some government funding. Sada explained that the market, which sells everything from fish to traditional Korean goods, was losing business, so the government thought that creating an art district around the market would attract more customers. The government provided some grant money to start-up art-related businesses, as well as additional funds to existing stores to repair and renovate their buildings. The next major project for Art Beans is an exhibition that will be showcased at a nearby gallery in May. Their theme is Slums and each artist will develop one or two pieces

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Translation by KatE shin Edited by maC pEarsall If you havent been de-stressed by a professional masseuse before, you might be interested to know that Botrisha Aesthetic opened its doors in Debec Plaza last month. You may want to take advantage of their from top to toe massage relied. Proprietor Lim Eun Joo refers to herself a as massage maniac. Lim is no stranger to the stresses caused by modern life, like suffering from shoulder and back pain caused by office work and long hours at the computer and phone. Apart from chronic pain, a sallow complexion, general stiffness and discomfort, headaches, skin trouble, and hair loss are also symptoms of high stress levels in the body that can be relieved by massage therapy. And its also good for the skin and hair, which begin to lose some of their natural vitality after our 20s kick in. However, these symptoms can be helped by a variety of treatments, such as scalp massages. In spite of its ancient history going as far back as 1800 BC in China many are still sceptical about the value of massage therapy. But by the 5th century BC, the Greek physician Hippocrates was already praising the science. In Rome, even gladiators regularly received massages before going to work at a job even more stressful than ours (most of the time, anyways). Massage is said to provide relief from not only back and muscle pain, but it is also helpful for maintaining mental and physical stability despite the downsides of living a busy life: anxiety, depression, insomnia, stress brought on by relationships, pollution, and all the other prices we pay for smartphone technology and wireless internet. Oriental massage focuses on stimulating the pathways, stems, and meridians in the body, while western massage tends to focus on muscle relaxation via rubbing and stretching. According to Lim, most regular clients are women in their 30s and 40s, but men are a growing demographic as well. Continued on pg 23

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ranging from drawings and paintings to installations. If you would like to find out more about the exhibition or the group in general, you can find their group on Facebook by searching Art Beans. While the group is currently preparing for their exhibition, creating art for display is not the groups main purpose. Jess and Sada hoped to create a group where people could share information about everything from upcoming exhibitions and shows to where to buy quality art materials. Perhaps the biggest thing they provide each other with, is motivation. Many of the artists in the group have said that since joining Art Beans, they have found a reason to produce art and a supportive environment in which to do it. Jess advises any other artists who arent feeling motivated, Find someone to talk to about art. Find someone that you can challenge, or will challenge you.

MuCH ado about Swing

Written by ChristinE thompson Translation by Eunok kim Have you said to yourself countless times, Im going to do something different this weekend? If youre contemplating ways to vary your weekends and learn something new, then try swing dancing! If you want to expand your dance skills to include a variety of styles instead of just the sidestep or head-bang, then this is perfect! Or if you just want to have some drinks with active, venturesome people, you cant go wrong. Asurajang is a non-profit swing dancing hot spot located in the heart of downtown and home to the swing dancing club Swing and People. The instructors, who are Korean/English speakers, have been swing dancing for years. When you walk into the club, you can feel an instant vibe of energy. From its red lit interior and spacious dance floor, to its mirrored walls and 1930s swing music blaring through the stereo, its hard not to be drawn in. Although most of the participants are younger, the classes range from beginner to intermediate for all ages. Of the many talented instructors Asurajang employs, Lee Dong Hoon and Kim Eun Ok have a wealth of informa-

KEYWORDS Spearheads a stones throw showcase start-up + anything but morbid - ( )

nortHern invaSion
Prepare to be invaded by the North. They are coming in force, and they are bringing with them every possible weapon they can find. Their arrival will be sudden, their presence disturbing, and their temperament merciless. So get out your ass-kicking boots, because the punk rock giants of Seoul are coming to Daegu. Alright, take a breath. Now that we have established that I am NOT talking about a full-scale invasion by the DPRK, we can get to the real deal. What is the real deal? The real deal is May 14 at Club Heavy at 7pm. The real deal is Shellback, one of Seouls most popular and atrociously awesome hardcore bands. The real deal is Warpath. Do I even need to explain how a band named Warpath is going to sound, or what they would do to you if you didnt come to their show? Lord have mercy! Can I get an AMEN?! Tired of laying waste to the already waste-like waste of local clubs in Seoul like FF or Spot, the Seoul punk/hardcore scene has decided to take their show on the road. To that end, Heavy Noona () of Club Heavy will play den mother to a cornucopia of miscreants during the first ever Northern Invasion show. As many as eight bands will thrash Club Heavy from 7pm until either the cops shut the place down or the entire place is simply raptured (or all the bands play and get sleepy and go home). The band list is set to include Warpath (Hardcore from Seoul), Shellback (Hardcore from Seoul), All I Have (Hardcore from Busan), Brothers of the Hole (Black Metal/Punk), Seoul City Suicides (Stoner Punk/Rock), and (Local Skate Punk). Additionally, Golden Ticket (Local Punk) and Whatever That Means (infamous Seoul Punk) are set as possible attendees. All in all, this show looks to be more actionpacked than a movie about Bruce Willis asking Sylvester Stalone to defeat an alien menace spearheaded by Mickey Rourke and his sidekick, Explosionbot 6000.
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To find Club Heavy, you can either A) just listen for explosions or B) get off the subway at Myeongdeok station. Exit walking west (thats left if you are facing downtown) and pass the Prince Hotel on your left. At the third light, the street comes to a T intersection. Turn left here and walk for maybe 300 meters. Club Heavy will be on your left, across the street from the ICT building.

KEYWORDS merciless - full-scale invasion - real deal - atrocious - lay waste to - den mother - thrash - spearhead -

Give the Drummer Some by Travis Barker is not just one of the music industrys most anticipated albums of the year; its also one of my personal top ten anticipated albums. Dont believe me, read the March issue. So lets not take it lightly when I say that Travis Barker is one of the best active drummers today. His album, however, is a different story. Individually, many of the tracks can perform alone. His collaborations with Tech9, The Transplants, and many others, are awesome rap-rock crossovers that on their own would make great singles. However, Give the Drummer Some as an album runs into two problems: Problem 1: Every track has a different featured vocalist. This makes the change in styles almost frantic. Every time a new track starts, it feels like you are listening to a completely different album. Im no fan of bands that slam a few changes on the same track and call it an album (Im lookin at you, Everclear), but a little consistency is what keeps my head in the album, puts me in the mood. Problem 2: Some of the tracks are just plain disappointing. Carry It is the perfect example. If this track were simply a hip-hop song, I would think, Hey, that aint bad. However, the track involves RZA, Raekwon, Tom Morello, and Travis Barker. I would expect some serious music from that group, but they just dont deliver. Is it fair to judge the album by my expectations? Maybe not. But on the first album made exclusively by a drummer I expected to hear some AMAZING beats, not the same old stuff. KEYWORDS on their won - run into -

tion about the classes, style, and music they can teach you. Just free up your Saturday evening, throw on some comfortable clothes and youre halfway there. Still not sure? Well, though swing evolved throughout the 20th century, it can be traced back to its East and West Coast roots. It originated in the early 1920s-40s in various urban cities in California, New York, and North Carolina. The most distinct aspect of swing is its syncopated rhythm (unpredictable pattern of sounds). Many versions of swing were created, with the Jitterbug and the Lindy Hop as the more mainstream styles. (Over the years, Jitterbug was mistakenly referred to as a type of dance, but it originally meant a person who can do many kinds of swing moves.) Swing evolved so much from since its origins that there are now countless forms throughout the world today. For instance, in America, the Foxtrot is a ballroom dance, but it is actually a version of East Coast Swing. LeRoc is a form of the Modern Jive in France, and the Rock N Roll in Australia is appropriately named for its creation by a newer generation of Lindy-hoppers dancing to rock and roll beats. Made popular in Europe and Australia, Acrobatic Rock N Roll is now

used by gymnasts due to its athletic and competitive nature. Even though swing dance was designed for jazz and blues, the basic moves are now adapted for music genres from hip-hop, R&B, and rock & roll. If youre interested in finding New-Age Swing music incorporated into various genres, check out http://www.swingmusic.net/Modern_Swing.html. Everything that was once popular will be again. Didnt you know swing dancing is the new head-banging? If you want to impress someone or show off your mad skills next time youre on a dance floor, taking lessons at Asurajang will be your stepping stone! The Jitterbug is usually geared towards beginners and starts at 30,000 won for six weeks of classes, while the Lindy Hop is 40,000 won and caters to intermediate learners. The classes are every Saturday night at 5 or 6:30 pm and will start up again in May. After every class, there is free style dancing at 8pm. For more information visit their website: http://www.daeguswing.com/ (Korean only). They have facebook page too. http://www.facebook.com/home. php#!/group.php?gid=30746766242 KEYWORDS Blare (loud and unpleasant noise) - () Be drawn to - ( )/ Throw on ones clothes - Fox trot - Be replicated in - / Geared - ~ Cater to - ~ /

Dear Taxi Cab Drivers okay way to drive. When kids on bikes overtake us and to not receive my custom. Quite frankly, I dont know of Korea, you seem content, my eyes see red, my skin turns green how youll survive without me so a smile is advised. Just a Hello. As you know, and my clothes become ripped, exposing a lot of my skin smile. No more. I dont need you grabbing my leg, my inwe have had quite the reto public view. No one wants that, so please drive at a senside leg while murmuring to yourself. My female friends lationship. My recurring sible speed. dont need to be groped or appraised, or lured seductively refusal to sit on public 2. Style. Or lack thereof. Disco balls, mini noraebangs, a with the classy line Russian? How Much? Im a teacher, transportation has come thousand bobbing heads, four computer monitors, one of not a prostitute; even if that line does get blurred around from an unwillingness to which presumably activates jet engines, wings and a HUD report card times. listen to any number of Iron Man would be proud of. There is no way you can see 4. Retirement. When the ancient warriors of yesteryear indeterminable ringtones, the road at this point; just a million gadgets you bought fought to their last breath, it was a process of removing Written by old men hacking and to hide the tears of making a terrible career choice. And them from the tribe, a way of weeding out the infirm who DaviD mansEll ajummas elbowing me as then there are the driving gloves. Sweet lord the drivcould no longer cut it (or hack it, or kick it, or punch it). they jostle for space with what seems to be their entire larder ing gloves. When I ask a young cabbie to go fast, they Young warriors would nod in approval as if this was the in one oversized bag. When you combine that with an oversmile and put on racing gloves. Heres a little known fact, correct way to go out; violently, gloriously, like a high whelming urge to shout at bus stop electronic signs to make racing gloves do not make you a racing driver, they just school prom rampage. The thing is, when they died they buses turn up faster, it is quite understandable why you and I make you Le Douche Des Rues. See, when I use French only took themselves out of the equation. Now, we have have become quite close over the past four years. Alas, I fear badly, it does not in fact make me a fluent bilinguist. Foldrivers over the age of 300, barely able to lift their heads it is time someone sat you down and explained a few things. low the analogy. Also, as a side note, while I appreciate up enough to see the road, reflexes so dulled theyre going 1. Speed. Oh I know, bali bali bali and that jazz may work the ongoing battle between function and aesthetic, simto laugh at a joke told to them at the Millennium New in a society in such a rush to progress but the thing is ply dragging a seatbelt across your waist is in fact stupid. Years Eve party they attended as The Oldest Man Alive sometimes you should slow down if only to smell the Making me do the same is worse. Reaching over me to exhibit. Great great grandfathers who peer blearily at the roses. And by smell I mean look out for and by roses I grab my seatbelt and rubbing across my crotch en route road, wondering why their glasses no longer work, not mean literally anything that could be on the road, from just means you lost your tip. remembering they left their glasses at home. Who let you a man-wagon to a scooter carrying a sheet of glass. Do 3. Social Grace. Imagine, if you will, how I feel when you people on the road? Who lets you stay on the road? Why you honestly believe going faster is going to make for a spew a stream Korean, point at me and laugh. Imagine did I get in your cab? More importantly why wont you better payout? Do you understand how meters work and if I did the same in English. You would think I was a let me out? Who child locks the front passenger seat. Ah, why you accelerating will not confuse them because they wanker and you would be right. However, Ill take the I see. You survive on nothing more than the sweet blood are machines and not red headed simpletons? I for one happy chatty amongst you to the death zombies who are of handsome foreigners. Talk about the worst luck. love playing both Grand Theft Auto and Frogger but reclearly never very impressed when they see my quite Hopefully youll take this to heart. After all, you have ally the combination of the two is mind boggling, espefrankly, astonishingly cute face. Looking blankly at me, always been the most receptive of audiences, cially when its on my dime. However, at the other end of then the road, not engaging in conversation even when Yours, the scale, Driving Miss Daisy was an okay film, never an someone in the cab speaks fluent Korean is a sure fire way David in Korea
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Pizza. Hamburgers. Spaghetti. These offerings litter menus across Korea as the major Western offerings. I enjoy dynamic dining options. In the US, I usually make a culinary trip around the world on a weekly basis, sampling offerings from India, Lebanon, France, Mexico, Japan, and beyond. Upon moving to Korea, however, I soon realized that Korean culture can be apprehensive when it comes to venturing beyond the usual staples of kimchi and rice for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Good cheese was scarce, charcuterie practically unheard of, and hummus entirely nonexistent. I began to dig more, and only then did new, exciting options shine through the culinary cracks in a country where the palate is dominated solely by the traditional flavors of Korea. Then as if by fate, I was issued an assignment for which I am extremely grateful: review a Spanish restaurant near Suseong Lake. Spanish cuisine? Here, in Korea? Finally an opportunity to quench the cravings for paella, sangria, and tortilla espaola I long suffered. Despite my doubts about authenticity, I was eager for something new. Thus my trip to Espaa began. I traveled by metro to Beomeo (Line 2) then hopped a 4,000 won cab ride to the restaurant.

eSpaa: autHentiC SpaniSH flavor in tHe Heart of daegu

Written by Erin pEtrEy Research and translation by sEhEE lEE

An iconic black Osborne bull stands guard above the stairs as diners ascend to the dining room. Upon entering, guests are thrust directly into an interior dominated by white stucco and accented with colorful Spanish pottery and bullfight tableaus. The dcor makes one instantly relaxed, as if about to enjoy dinner at a quaint restaurante on the Spanish seaside. Start your meal off with a fresh, slightly fruity glass (or pitcher) of house-made sangria the perfect cocktail to kick back with on a hot Daegu summer evening. To sate your hunger, go for an authentic Spanish experience with a generous spread of tapas (small plates). Be sure to order the exquisite gambas al ajillo (shrimp with garlic), un pincho of jamn Serrano, or sample an offering from the cheese menu. If your appetite is heftier, either spring for a set menu (which offers a tasting of the menus best, and is especially affordable for lunch) or dive directly into a traditional paella Valenciana, a dish featuring saffron-infused rice and a cornucopia of fresh seafood. Once the weather warms, guests can enjoy traditional Flamenco performances on the patio. This center of new and bold flavor rests on the shoulders of one brave Korean culinary pioneer. Chef (Lee Jeong Gwi) discovered his love of Spanish cuisine while studying

in Japan. A chance encounter with a Spanish restaurant one afternoon in Tokyo launched what would become a lifelong commitment. In 1996, Chef entered the Daegu restaurant scene with his risky Spanish enterprise. Despite their initial reluctance, customers across the city now call themselves loyal patrons of Espaa and continue to spread the word about this gem of a restaurant. Be adventurous and never hesitate to try something new is the mantra of Chef , and it seems to be working. Espaa celebrates its fifteenth anniversary this year. To get to Espana, come to the south-east corner of Suseong Lake, with the 3-way intersection. Go east from here. Itll be 2 blocks east from New York restaurant. Look for it on the left side, down a side street. 053-6222295

KEYWORDS apprehensive - , charcuterie - quench the cravings - authenticity - a lifelong commitment - loyal patrons -

Theres something interesting about eating bangeoppong. The fact that the fish-shaped pastry is always smiling while I chomp away at it tail first amuses me. Weve all seen those street vendors selling the grilled snacks filled with red bean paste or custard, but Happy Sopong has taken those fish snacks to the next level. A short walk from the Manchon E-Mart landed me at the open booth style caf with a jingle looped on their speakers of kids singing, when translated, about how delicious these sandwiches are. The fish snacks are made from bread filled with various flavours then apple juice is brushed on before its grilled in a fish mold so to add to the taste and the bread isnt left dry. When the bread comes out of the grill, they then cut the bread so all you have left is the shape of the fish and all the warm goodness inside! You can find yourself ordering any of the following flavours: potato, tuna, dukbeoggi, bulgogi, pizza, pumpkin, red bean paste, or sweet potato flavoured sandwiches, with the most popular being pizza or tuna. Never having eaten a dukbeoggi sandwich before, I ordered mine and waited with anticipation for what I could only assume would be an interesting taste, while my friend Gi Hyun ordered a potato sandwich. I was warned that my sandwich would be spicy, but for me, the spicier the better! Taking that first bite (the fish dont smile in this design) was interesting indeed! Its grilled to perfection with the right amount of crispiness, and you cant help but smile at the little fish youre holding in your hands. It is definitely not your most conventional sandwich but in no other way could I explain that it tasted like the dukbeoggi I enjoy at my local kimbap restaurant, but in a sandwich. And spicy it was! It had just the right amount of filling so it never overflowed, as I know I can be quite the messy eater if theres too much on my plate. Gi Hyuns potato sandwich was even more interesting; though not quite his style, he did enjoy it. It could be com-

Happy Sopang bangeoppong witH a twiSt!

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pared to a mushier kind of potato salad. I did also pick up the pumpkin flavour, as it was something different than the sweet potato and red bean paste fillings Ive had quite a bit of in Korea. The pumpkin flavour was a good dessert choice, not that sweet and still filling at the same time. So the next time you find yourself in the Manchon area and craving a snack, I recommend stopping by and picking up one of these inexpensive, tasty, yet different treat, with prices ranging from 2,000-2,500won each. If you walk south from E-mart on the opposite side of the street, its right next to Ahn Coffee. And you cant really miss the kids singing on the speakers. What better way can you see yourself filling up your appetite than with a filled fish treat? KEYWORDS Chomp away - Take to the next level - . Brush on - . Warm goodness - Pick up-buy - . Fill up - (). to perfection with - ,

Written by aaron murray Translation by khan kim

gold label

Gold Label, a self-styled multi-caf in the Samdeok area of downtown, is a restaurant and bar that pays attention to the finer details of the customers evening out. Opened in July 2010 by two brothers, the youngest of which is only 31, Gold Label is immediately striking. The dcor of the restaurant takes after the name and it manages to pull off gold-seating, mirrors, fixtures, and sinks without looking tacky. The classy interior is not the work of a hired hand or a stroke of luck but the idea of the owners. While talking to me, the younger brother and manager, Lee Chang-Hyung, was keen to draw attention to the intricacies of his first restaurant. He highlighted the Daegu tendency to replicate the design of Seoul restaurants and his desire to avoid the conventional. To this end, the brothers set about to include small but impressive nuances in their new venture and it would be difficult not to be impressed by these individual touches. From a make-up room which extends from the ladies bathroom, to a separate bar area for customers who wish to use Gold Label as an af-

ternoon drinking spot or the springboard to a night out, the restaurant is certainly unique. At first glance, the menu of Gold Label is similar to the majority of Daegu eateries with pasta, salad and spaghetti dishes dominating. However, Chang-Hyun is proud of the dynamic nature of the menu and the organic way in which it presents. The choice of a regular or large portion is a nice addition and makes Gold Label a good choice for lunch or dinner. Moreover, the menu will be overhauled every six months starting in May, with everyone from part-time staff to the chefs having an input in the changes. In the crowded market of Samdeok, this innovation should see Gold Label stand out. We chose to go for the Chicken Pilaf and a Grill Combination dish to ensure that we had a good variety of the food on offer. The Combination, at 20,000, is a pricier option but the amount of food makes it good for 2-3 people. With pork and chicken steaks, strawberry sauce cabbage, tomato, potato chips, sauted mushrooms, green salad, and rice, The Combination didnt disappoint. The quality of the Chicken Pilaf, as with all chicken dishes, depended on the chicken breast and it was excellent. The sauce was hot but not overwhelming and the vegetable

rice and salad were good accompaniments. For 10,000 won, the dish was very filling and could be eaten as a lunch or dinner option. With over 10 different world beers available, the term multi-caf seems appropriate for Gold Label. Its positioning on one of Daegus busiest nightlife streets makes it a good starting point on a night out. With the temperature rising, the restaurant, with its roll back shutters and comfortable seating, is also a safe bet for daytime drinking or coffee. All things considered, Gold Label can cater to your eating and social needs all at once, and a visit would rightly reward those who choose innovation over conformity. Gold Label is located north from Gorilla Burger, on the next block.. 053-428-0700 KEYWORDS takes after the name - hired hand - a stroke of luck - , Intricacies - At first glance -

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Written by shEllEy Dsouza Translation by mErEa lEE Ive been in Korea for seven months. Of those seven months, the last time I had Indian food was about four months ago. I am a bit weary of trying Indian food at restaurants because Im spoiled by my familys home cooking; however, lately Ive found that Ive been craving those spices and curries I used to enjoy on regular occasions back home. There are a handful of Indian restaurants scattered around Daegu. Road to India is a family owned franchise with three restaurants in the Dongseongno area. I ventured to one of their locations, next to the Samdeok fire station. Its not hard to miss the orange sign with the elephant sticking out or the visible menu displayed at the front. The vibe and dcor is unlike some restaurants that tend to overdo the Indian accents. There is a seating area in the back and stools to sit on in the front. The walls are adorned with murals, while popular Bollywood and Indian music play over the speakers. The food is well priced in comparison to other restaurants that serve foreign food. The naan comes to the table more as a crispy pita; yet, with the flavours of garlic, plain, herb, curry and cheese, you really cant go wrong. Their food consists of curries ranging from the popular chicken curry to seafood curry; chicken tikka, which is baked chicken skewers with tandoori spices; tandoori chicken; biryani, which in Road to India is fried rice mixed with the meat you order; and pasta. You can order coffee, tea, beer or lassi, which is a sweetened yogurt drink. At our table, we sampled everything from all the sections in the menu and in no time our table was full of chicken curry, vegetable curry, chicken tikka skewers, beef biryani, tandoori chicken, lassi and chai tea for everyone. The chicken tikka skewers are a steal at 2,000 won per skewer. The tandoori comes with potato wedges and honey mustard and while its roasted with the red tandoori sauce, it can get to be very spicy. The curry is flavourful and when eaten with the naan becomes a nice mix. The biryani is not like something youd find in a traditional Indian restaurant, but the fried rice style is an interesting, yet delicious take of the dish. They also have pork cutlet curry and curry pastas to choose from. Then to finish your meal, you can sip on a cup of chai tea. While the food is a refreshing change from the Korean fusion restaurants, what is just as impressive is that the woman who takes your order is also the cook, and her English rivals her culinary skills. When asked how her and her family learned to make Indian food, she said it was a family secret.

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gyeongSan tea party

written By graCE ko In the middle of the bustling streets of Gyeongsan, the outskirt of Daegu, you can find a small quiet traditional Korean teahouse along with an art gallery filled with traditional Korean artwork. This teahouse opened in May 2010. The owner of the teahouse was asked why she had decided to open it in the middle of a strip of bars. She wanted to break the stereotype of finding teahouses in the middle of nowhere. She explained how tea is good for people after a hard night of drinking. The ingredients in her various teas, breaks the alcohol molecule, helping you to get over a hangover. She is currently studying in a graduate program about tea. She is truly the tea master. When you walk into the shop, she may ask about your condition and recommend you certain types of tea according to your body type and the way you feel that day. When she has the time, she may even sit down with you and do some tea sampling with your table. Each tea has its own healing abilities. When she is sick, she says, she completely relies on the magic of tea healing. The teas natural delight would help a person in many ways, especially in the modern on-the-go days. Not only do they serve tea, but they also serve food. The owner makes all of the dishes herself. One of the specialties is the lily pad rice. This lily pad rice is where the rice is wrapped in a lily pad and then its steamed. The lily pad rice is a healthy traditional Korean food. The owner assures that everything is purely handmade without any ingredients causing the food to be unhealthy. The side dishes change every time you may go because she likes to cook up a variety of dishes for her customers. You may realize that they serve a little amount of side dishes, but you can always get more. The owner is very green, she doesnt like to waste food. After a meal and a cup of tea, you can head over to the art gallery and look at the pieces of art. All of these pieces of art are for sale, and they are all originals. The pieces of art displayed are pottery, traditional Korean paintings, etc. You can also purchase the tea for you to drink at the convenience of your very own home.

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Hongeo that Melt into Gayageum Melody (Hongeo Banquet Restaurant) (053-768-6114) ( - ) Well start with the crazies. Hongeo. Mmm, Hongeo. Fermented skate to us. Not a dish youll find in many places due to the skates unusual urinary habits. They forgo the pass bladder and kidney route and instead get rid of their ammonic waste through their skin, infusing their meat with the smell of Whos Bob toilets at 4am. If youre thinking that maybe the fermentation process somehow lessens the aromas, that surely no one would eat a fish that smells like urine, youd be very wrong. It stinks. The dish hails from Jeolla-do, a strange and unruly land, we must imagine, and that is where the restaurants owner, Lee Gyeongsook, learned her trade. Hongeo Samhap is the most common way to eat it, wrapping the skate in lettuce and adding kimchi and pork to mix in a futile attempt to hide the smell of wee. Connoisseurs of the dish suggest breathing as little as possible while you eat it, but this is an impractical method. Its ultimately a dish for hardy old men, eaten to prove their manhood, and not for the taste. To oust the taste and burn away shameful memories the dish will leave, they provide accompanying Jeolla-do liquor, Hongju, which at 50% alcohol should cleanse your palate, at least. Other dishes they provide (though be aware that the stench from the skate permeates the atmosphere completely) include byeongeo jorim (known as summer medicine) is a dish of sliced radishes, spring onions, pine mushrooms, water celeries, enokitake mushrooms, and loads of other vegetables that could well be an essential vitamin blast as your system tries to comprehend why youve forced so much waste product into it. Maesaegiguk, a soup made from seaweed and cockles, is another Jeolla-do specialty on offer here. Unsurprisingly, the owner has her idiosyncrasies. As the Hongju is savored and the urine fish struggled with, she may well begin to strum her gayageum, and the crowd starts up that old classic: Sarang sarang nae sarang (Love love my love), Saega naradeunda (The bird is flying in). She has reason to be cheerful: prices for this delightful meal, designed to be shared between about four, start at 60,000 won. If you turn right at the first crosswalk of KT direction from Deuran-gil in Suseong-gu, youll find the Hongeo Banquet Restaurant down an alley. The Chicken Noodle Restaurant with No Phone Number and Doorplate ( ) From a tenderly strange lady to two outright mad ones. This is not a restaurant like any other; its ajumma owners do their best to ward off all customers by making the place almost impossible to find, only opening from midday until 2pm, and even if some grand miracle allows you to happen upon it youll be treated to a Gaddafi-esque barrage of foul-mouthed vitriol for even the slightest error in seating or manners. They get away with this inimical attitude solely because their chicken noodle soup is so good. It is very aromatic and very spicy - not one for the faint-hearted, to be sure. The intensity is the work of a slow cooking process, while stuffed cucumber pickles, shredded white radishes, garlic, chili, and spin-

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The freezing winter is almost behind us and, yellow dust permitting, we should be able to explore this glorious city of ours anew any day now. If youre looking for something a little different, something authentically Korean, or simply something damn good, we might be able to help. These five places showcase the best and the bizarre of Daegu, something for the connoisseurs, something for the crazies. Enjoy. ach ally a wonderful freshness to the richly flavored soup. You can refill your noodles and rice as often as you like, and the price is a paradoxically reasonable 6000 won. The soup is good enough that the place is usually jam-packed with people, and as they only serve one dish, foreigners should not have too much trouble ordering. You will undoubtedly incur the wrath of the women at some point, but try to think of it as their way of showing affection. To get there, walk from the Daegu Dalseong Elementary School intersection in the direction of Wonde Underpass, its down an alley on your right. The Meeting of Janchi Noodles and Sweet Jjinpang - (Cheolgyu Restaurant) (054-276-3215) ( -) This one requires a trip to Guryongpo in Pohang, about an hour from Daegu. The restaurant is small and unkempt, with the focus clearly being on the quality of the food rather than the aesthetics. They specialize in jjinpang, steamed buns which must be ordered with janchi noodles (if you try to order just the jjinpang, the owner will tell you that they have sold out despite the constantly refilled plates of the other customers providing concrete evidence to the contrary). There are many varieties of noodle on offer and the best, in our opinion, are those cooked with the strongly-flavored anchovy soup. The jjinpang is the real highlight of the restaurant, packed with a sweet and flavorsome red bean sauce that makes the 7/11 offerings look decidedly meek. For a mere 1000 won you can order a red-bean porridge that provides the perfect accompaniment to the soft, airy buns. The noodles and buns themselves are cheap too, one serving of each totaling just 5000 won. Mother and Daughters Make Young Branded King Sundae - (Ilgyeong Restaurant) (053-753-4778) ( -) This place is out east, near Dongbu Market. They make sundae, the ubiquitous Korean blood sausage. Through painstaking dedication to the traditional process, this mother/daughter team creates a real artisan delicacy. Into the pigs intestines go pork, sesame leaves, mung-bean sprouts, onions, outer leaves, ginger, carrots, and other vegetables. Each ingredient is minced individually by hand to ensure that some texture and crunch remains. The King Sundae is simply the sausage wrapped in sesame leaves, whose lively freshness provides the perfect accompaniment to the rich sundae. The owners are Jo Jeongja (77) and her daughter, Jeon Soonok (52), and both have been making sundae all their lives. Their philosophy is to use quality, fresh ingredients every time and make everything by hand, stating that machines and mechanization lead to bland products. Both women are incredibly passionate about their work, saying that sundae runs in their blood, and both possess an adamant desire to protect the laborious traditional methods. Given the quality of the product, prices are very reasonable with King Sundae at 15,000-20,000 won and sundae gukbab (rice soup) at 7000 won. The passion of these women certainly augers well for the future of Daegus sundae aficionados. The Restaurant with the Strong Atmosphere of a Country House - (Hyangchon Kalguksu) (053-811-0984) ( -) This place is really impressive, its design is an obvious labor of love. You enter through a bamboo gate into a garden lined with large dwenjang jars, rice jars, farming tools, and all manner of other such bygone paraphernalia. Its a very escapist place, absolutely a little slice of the countryside nestled within Daegu. Inside the restaurant, the theme continues with old paintings, plates, and decorations. The ambiance of the old Korea, the time of our forefathers, when men were men and King Sejong was but a glint in the milkmans eye. The specialty is kalguksu, a noodle soup served here without seasoning and with barley rice served in an iron bowl that is, according to the restaurants owner Jo Gwangmun, the authentic taste of the countryside. You are free to add as much spicy soybean paste and kimchi as you desire, creating a wonderfully filling and healthy soup. Kongbiji, made from beans, peanuts, black sesame, meat broth, and kimchi, is the other must-try dish. It is absolutely exquisite and, when followed by a bowl of cool dongchimi (radish water kimchi), its a surefire cure for even the most serious soju hangover. Both soups are cheap enough, at 5000 and 6000 won respectively. To find the restaurant, head from Gyeongsan market towards Namcheon. It is located down an alley to your right just before Gyeongsan Elementary School.

KEYWORDS Hongeo: Skate (Kind of fish) Gayageum: Korean zither with twelve strings Byeongeo Jorim: Butter fish boiled in spiced soy sauce Hongju: Traditional red liquor Maesaengiguk: seaweed fulvescens Janchi noodle: Korean banquet noodle soup Jjinpang: Steamed bun with red-bean paste filling gukbab: boiled rice served in soup Hanok: Korean traditional house Dwenjang: soybean paste Sarang-chae: the mens part of a house Pungno: a portable cooking stove Kalguksu: chopped noodles Kongbiji: bean-curd dregs Dongchimi: radish water kimchi Sujebi: clear soup with dumplings Boribab: barley rice Kongguksu: Cold bean-soup noodles

This restaurant is the newest of the franchise, which opened in June 2010. You can visit www.indiaroad.co.kr for more information, but for a little taste of India, Id definitely recommend this Road to India. KEYWORDS bit weary - sticking out - adorned with - in no time - , are a steal - comes with - ~ sip on -

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lounging around on tHe blue Sofa

The downtown area of Daegu is not lacking in places to eat. A quick walk around the area between the Banwoldang and Joongang-ro subway stations only confirms what a difficult task trying to choose a restaurant can be. Dozens of eateries serving almost every type of food imaginable compete for the hungry pedestrians eye. If all that choice and variety proves to be too much and you have some time and a little extra cash to spare, why not escape the hustle and bustle of the big city and head for a cozy, intimate meal at the Blue Sofa, an Italian bistro located a mere fifteen minute walk southeast from Balwoldang Station. The eatery is hidden behind the Debec Plaza shopping complex. Its not the easiest spot to find, but that may be part of its appeal. The Blue Sofa offers an assortment of Italian food at somewhat inflated prices. Theres a nice choice of pastas and wines, as well as two set menus. The only meat dish on the menu was the steak made from 1+ certified Korean beef, which sounded tasty but was almost double the price of the more reasonably priced noodle dishes. I settled for the pasta set menu and was served a succession of small but intriguing dishes. First up was the salad. A seemingly random but nevertheless edible mix of fruit and vegetables prepared my taste buds for the delicious bread that appeared soon after. Two kinds of bread were on offer: one tasted of pesto while the other had a scrumptious nutty flavor. The cream-of-vegeta12

ble soup was a complete letdown, reminding me of a lukewarm green tea latte complete with a bizarre layer of creamy foam on top. I chose the spaghetti carbonara for my main course and was not disappointed. Although small, it was very tasty and definitely the highlight of the entire meal. Free coffee and tea were available afterwards. Before leaving, I chatted briefly with the owner (who is also one of the three chefs) and inquired as to the meaning of the name Blue Sofa. He told me that the previous owner had passed on the name without any explanation of what it meant. And just in case youre wondering, the sofas at the restaurant are not blue, but black. The Blue Sofa is open from 11:30 AM to midnight every day except for the first and third Mondays of each month. The restaurant attracts a mostly Korean, mature, and affluent clientele. If youre looking for a change of scene, it may be just the place.

To get to Blue Sofa, come out of Exit 3 of Kyungpook National University Station and walk south, as if heading to Debec Plaza. After a few minutes, you will come to a 3-way intersection, with Woori Bank on your left. Blue Sofa is in the alley behind the bank. 053-422-5535

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ConfuCian aCadeMy Meeting: world univerSitieS viSit keiMyung

a breaktHrougH for artiStiC SoulS

Prof. Kim Junghyo - Department of Theatre Arts London or Paris streets have their own artistic styles and colors, with various street musicians and artists. Walking down the street, we encounter some full-body painted artists who are covered in white or gold and standing still as if they are sculptures. We are frightened at first but soon pleased to throw some coins to the performers for appreciation. Likewise, Dongseong Street in the heart of Daegu city is about to be changed into a street full of free souls and unique art works. Dongseongro Road Art Consulting Project was set up for this change and it is now in active operation under the direction of Prof. Kim Junghyo (Department of Theatre Arts, Keimyung University). He wasappointed as the chairperson of the Steering and Consulting Committee of this project. Below are excerpts from aninterview with him about the details of the project, such as the objectives, directions and an update on the process itself. Dongseongro Road Art Project is: with all the wishes of Daegu citizens, city government, business groups and educational groups, set out to build Dongseongro as a world class Art & Culture Street. Over the past 3 years,from 2007 to 2009, the design work for the public facilities at Dongseongro was developed and implemented. And it is now time for those facilities to be dressed with culture. The Steering Committee was formed with the enthusiasm of the people from Keimyung University, Junggu district office, the YMCA, Dongseongro stores and local artist groups. The committee consists of about 10 members. This year, the central and Daegu city governments pledged their support for a total of \800 million in subsidies for the project. The street is to be called Road Art instead of Street Performance when it islabelledStreet Performance, it has connotations of planned street performance events. To evocative the spirit of free-style street art, it is to be named Road Art. The number of visitors to Dongseongro Street per day ranges from about 100 to 400 thousand people. The street was made at the site of Daegu Eupseong (Daegu Fortress)s eastern fortification. The eastern fortress at Daegu Eupseong was torn down during the Japanese colonial period in 1907 and Dongseongro Street was built in its place. From its time as a fortress it has been a historic as well as a popular meeting place for people their 20s and 30s. Popular areas include Kyodong Electronics Shopping Street, Yashi golmok Clothes Shopping Street and Bukseongro pub Street, all situated in the vicvinity of Donseongro. They remain quite famous local places inDaegu. There are also a number of historical and cultural locations, such as Kyeongsang Gamyeong park, the old house of Poet Lee Sanghwa, Daegu Museum, Herb Medicine District and the Memorial Park for the National Debt Remuneration Movement. In May of each year, Dongseongro holds its festival. The 2011 World Athletics Championships will bring in a great number of tourists from home and abroad to the city.The city was mindful of the need to add an artistic beat to the heart of the city, in anticipation of the influx of vistors. At present, The area exists mainly for shopping. Dongsengro Road Art will provide local artists and college students with a space to express themselves, and showcase their art. As a result, it will help to vitalize the creative activities of the artists. Businesspeoplein the district will be happier, feeling proud that they work on the Art Road, and citizens will have a chance toenjoy more art and culture than before. On the recently constructed stage in the plaza in front of Daegu department store, a number of street performances have been performed since last spring. The plaza in front of Daegu Department Store provides an open stage for the public. Various types of art events, including magic shows, mime, sculpture performances and dance shows are staged. Students from the College of Music and Performing Arts at Kyeimyung University, the Daegu Musicians Association, YMCA Daegu and local artists often perform shows. Dongsoengro analyzes the taste of the public, of many different ages, and tries to offer various performances to satisfy their needs. Group discussions are often held to discuss ways to improve performing activities in the future. Dongseongro businesspeopleare given an opportunity to voice their concernsover the noise problems or the concomitant inconveniences of the street stage performances. Not just a nominal, but a real festival, Dongseongro is aiming to make its annual Festival focused on culture and art contents so as to draw the interest of locals. In 2011, we will focus on the discovery of new street artists and in supporting them in their endeavors. In 2012, we will invest in the development of local culture and opportunities for sightseeing. We also plan to make provisions to build a structure which can help to stimulate street art activities in 2013. In support of these projects, we plan to develop an international network with Tokyo, Shizuoka, London and other global cities. Art is something that requires patience and a great deal of effort. There will also need to be a considerable amount of time set aside for street culture to develop and mature. Our team has seen many instances of successful plaza culture and street performance art in other countries, so we are certain that with the necessary effort the culture of street performace art will also take root in Dongsengro. Berlin in Germany has been in the spotlightlately as a city that provides artists with rental apartments free of charge or gives them a variety of benefits. It is considered by many as a haven for a myriad of artists. Daegu city has room for improvement, butthe foundations for positive future developments are being put into place. Daegu needs to designate Dongseongro as a Cultural Quarter and should have the policies in place to support cultural activities and artists. There will obviously be a certain degree of trial and errorinvolved in the process. But by putting all our efforts together and pooling our collective talents, we will make the Continued on pg 23
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a CaMpuS tHat eaSeS tHe CareS of tHe Mind

WRITTEN By jaEhyup lEE (Journalist, Maeil Newspaper) Beautiful Buildings of red brick When it comes to Keimyung University, these words come to mind. Red bricked buildings blend in beautifully with the surrounding nature, which helps to lift a weary spirit. I have frequently visited university campuses since I was put in charge of campus news. Campuses are havens from a life filled with deadlines for reports, myriad appointments, and the endless drone of a cell phone and the accumulated stress of modern life. Out of all of these campuses, that of Keimyung University has been most successful in bringing peace and comfort. Whenever I visit this campus, my heart is all aflutter in anticipation of an escape from my stifling life. There are many places to be proud of in Daegu, and one of them is Keimyung Universitys campus. It would be a blessing to enjoy ones schooldays in a campus such as this. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. This is a saying teaching us to cherish what we have. I felt like the scorching hot weather would continue forever, but Fall has finally arrived. Why dont we get out of the classrooms and the library to take a leisurely stroll through falling leaves, or enjoy the Fall on a bench? Having a book at hand adds to the pleasure. Campuses bring me back to the days when I was a University student. Walking around and sitting on the benches brings to mind other pleasant memories. I will go on a picnic with my family to Keimyung University campus this weekend.

The Pan-Confucius Institute Conference was held at Keimyungs Seongseo Campus from October 4 to 6. This conference was held in conjunction with Beijing Language and Culture University. It was attended by 80 persons related with the Confucian Academy and 14 university presidents from ten countries such as China, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Italy, Romania, and Japan. At the conference, they discussed a New Pattern for International Cooperation for Confucian Academies. Starting with an opening ceremony on Oct. 4, this conference progressed through its three day schedule, followed by a general meeting, a meeting of directors, a meeting on task division and an exhibition of education and culture. After being introduced by Dr. Choi Sang-ho, the Vice President of Keimyung University, Dr. Seo Gang, the Vice Dean of the General Affairs Department read a congratulatory message for Director Heo lim at the opening ceremony. Gwan Hwabyung, the Chinese Consul General stationed in Korea, Ae Hongga, who worksfor the Chinese Embassy in Korea as an Education Councillor, Woo Donggi, the Superintendent of Education in Daegu, and Nam Donggyun, the Deputy Mayor of Daegu City also delivered congratulatory messages. Wang Ro-gang, the Director of the Academic Board at Beijing Language and Culture University made a presentation on The Pursuit of Homogeneity and Acceptance of Variety: the Cooperative Development of the Confucius Academy in the Globalization period. On the second day, Dr. Joy Hughes, the Vice President of George Mason University, presided over the general meeting, and Dr. Synn Ilhi, the President of Keimyung University, made a presentation. Accordingly, Dr. Harris Pastides, the President of the University of South Carolina, and Dr. Aziz Ahmad Khan, the President of National University of Modern Languages, Dr. Elizabeth Stroble, the President of Webster University, Dr. Yoshitaka Tanimoto, the President of Kansai Gaidai University, and Mark Becker, the President of Georgia State University made presentations. Both English and Chinese were used during the proceedings. In the conference hall, a space for the Educators Fair was especially prepared, where participants not only had the time to introduce their own traditional culture and schools, but also exhibited promotional materials, along with having a chance to network. At Keimyungs Hanhakchon, traditional events including Hanji calligraphy, knot Handcraft, and rehearsal and tasting of traditional tea were held so that university presidents and their spouses could have a chance to sample the traditionContinued on pg 23
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Are you stressed out trying to complete an enormous number of tasks? Trying to catch up with a lot of unfinished work? Do you need a place to get away from it all and enjoy a nice meal with friends? Located at Kyungpook National Universitys North Gate area in front of Daegu Bank, Jun-co offers fantastic food at affordable prices in an atmosphere that can best be described as stress-free. It could be argued that most of the bars near the north gate have low prices and good food; however, Jun-co is especially low-priced and has excellent cuisine; Daeriyakki chicken

JunCo at kyungpook national univerSityS nortH gate

fry, kimchi haemul jeon and yogurt&fruits salad, are some of the most popular. Owner, Song hee Han, says it is the warm atmosphere and happiness shared by her guests that make dining at Junco so special. However, her many regular customers say that her special recipes which make all the food so delicious keep them coming back for more. In fact, Jun-co is a franchise spread out all across the country, but there are certain elements that make the KNU North Gate Jun-co unique. Song hee says that change is Continued on pg 23

Interview with Lim, Ju Young, Graduate of KNU Dept. of Mass Communication (1992)
Written by hyun, so-hyung hyunsh@knu.aC .kr One of our proudest alumni, Ju-young Lim, is in charge of the prosecution section of the city desk at Yonhap News Agency (YNA). Reporter Lim, who has had rich experiences interviewing public figures like UN Secretary-General Ki-moon Ban and the former president Doo-hwan Chun puts huge emphasis on building good rapport a friendly relationship in which people have an understanding of each other. He always bears in mind that good rapport leads to an in-depth interview. This conviction has made it possible for him to become an adept journalist. Q. How was your school life at KNU? A. In the first 2 years, there was nothing special, but when I was a junior, I decided to apply for the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) and served in it for 2 years. Through ROTC, I developed leadership abilities and had many different experiences. It kept me from indulging in egoism and broadened my point of view on society. As a cadet, I led a life somewhat different from that of ordinary students. Since I had to comply with May 2, MON Seminar with invited professors from Warsaw University from 2pm to 6pm. Hosted by the Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration Information session on study in German(&Europe)-3pm May 3, TUE Seminar with invited professors from Warsaw University from 2pm to 6pm. Hosted by the Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. KNU Music Campus Concert (12pm, North Gate) Lecture(Peace Academy(7:30pm)-Theme: happiness The 13th annual KNU Fashion Festival, hosted by the Department of Clothing and Textiles. May 6, FRI KNU Music Campus Concert 12 p.m. North Gate May 7, SAT Invitation to KNU cultural campus Concert 3 p.m. KNU Main Building
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strict regulations, a romantic campus life was far from [my mind]. Academically, journalism is related to plenty of other fields such as psychology, law, economics, and philosophy. Accordingly, anyone can be a reporter regardless of his or her major. Although there is no strong link between majoring in journalism and becoming a reporter, I [was able to] learn general knowledge about journalism from my major, Mass Communication. Q. Is there any particular reason that you joined Yonhap News Agency? A. To be honest, I [could] not make up my mind [whether or not] to come here at first. After taking several other entrance exams, I joined YNA. I was attracted by the fact that YNA sells news to the press wholesale and provides articles to the readers at retail. Reporters of other press organizations write their news articles based on facts from YNA. Accordingly, it has a significant ripple effect. Reporters in YNA take great pride in this.

tHe queen of SeaSonS feStival

written By mun, ji-won It goes well with Makgeolli, the Korean rice wine) Events will get underway each evening at 6pm, at various locations on Campus. There will be a singing contest, talent show, and a live performance featuring popular Korean singers. Venues will vary according to the departments, but the main places are; BaekYangRo, BukMoon (campuss north gate) and the parking lot in front of the department of Law. Its a great opportunity to gather with friends, enjoy the excitement and have a fantastic night (or two) out on campus.

For three days in late May KNU will hold a festival called DAEDONGJE. From May 25 to May 27, KNU campus will come alive with outdoor activity, just in time for the warm spring weather. The main purpose Continued on pg 23 is to bring together students from all majors and colleges at the university. Students from different departments May 14, SAT throughout KNU will host events, perfor Invitation to KNU cultural campus Concert mances and open-air restaurants offering 3 p.m. beverages (including beer) and light meals KNU Main Building such as sausages, chicken and pajeon (Korean style pancake, made of onion, peppers and May 17, TUE variety of delicious ingredients like seafood. Lecture (Peace Academy) Theme: Challenge 7:30 p.m. May 23, MON Deadline for KNU PR Contest May 24, TUE Lecture (Peace Academy) Theme: Success 7:30 p.m. May 25, WED KNU Festival (Daedongje) May 26, THU KNU Festival (Daedongje) May 27, FRI KNU Festival (Daedongje) May 28, SAT 65th Anniversary of foundation of KNU Written by an Chang min

feel tHe univerSe witH knu!

the universitys high-powered telescopes, which is completely different than looking through the naked eye or general telescopes. Also, participants will have a chance to view the amazing rings of Saturn. Lastly, as a highlight of the first day, you will see the Praesepe cluster, which few people even know about. A cluster is essentially a huge universal village composed of hundreds of stars like the sun. The Praesepe cluster is special because it is very bright and easy to observe. Viewers can see about 100 stars of the cluster clearly with the universitys telescope (whereas only its dim light would be seen with a common telescope). On June 20th, there are also a lot of interesting scheduled observations. Before Continued on pg 23
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Amazing astronomic events will be held at the second science facility of Kyungpook National University both on May 11th and June 20th by the Department of Atmosphere and Astronomy. With the aid of the universitys assistants, participants will listen to a short lecture about astronomy and then begin to observe the sky. The upcoming observations will be a great opportunity to broaden your knowledge about astronomy and enjoy time with your family or friends on a clear spring evening. On May 11th, after hearing a lecture named Finding Extraterrestrial Planets from Professor Lee Byung-chul, participants will have a chance to observe the moon, Saturn, and the Praesepe cluster. They will see the beautiful moon in greater detail through

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daegu international SCHool CounSelor profile: Mr. antHony MaStreani

written By jEnny yoo, g9 On Friday, April 29, Daegu International School counselor Mr. Mastreani answered a few questions that encompassed his personal experiences and counseling career. What made you come to Korea? I wanted to work internationally. So last spring, I started looking for school counseling jobs around the world. I was offered a few, but I chose Korea because I liked the position I was given in this school. I had been living in Maine before I came here and found that the affiliate school was in Maine. I thought that would make the job more familiar. As to working internationally, my sisters husband works internationally and while visiting his family, I felt that there is a lot more to the world and that it would be a good experience for me as well. What differences in education or culture do you find here? To begin with, students approach education differently. Overall, the students and their families place more of an emphasis on the importance of education. Students want to do well and want advanced course work, which has not always been the case where I have been. In terms of culture, even everyday interaction is different. The biggest cultural difference I have noticed is that the Korean culture places much more importance on age and respecting their elders. I am currently taking Korean classes, and it is difficult to learn all the different nuances. Other cultural differences are things like food. I have grown to like Korean barbeque and the side dishes. What qualities do you think make a good school counselor? First, you have to be a good listener with an open mind.

You have to understand others experiences. You should not judge, but accept where they are now and work with them there. You also have to take into account that they all have different backgrounds, so you should not expect the same thing. Second, you should be knowledgeable about students and how adolescents and kids develop. You have to know where they are and where they should be. And to sum it all up, you have to be kind, considerate, and caring as well. What made you choose this career path? I started off studying computers and decided I wanted to work with kids, but I didnt want to be a classroom teacher. Then I got my graduate degree and wasnt sure what I really wanted to do. So I actually worked at IBM for two years and decided that wasnt for me. After that, I went to a graduate school and did an internship with kids and families who were having difficulties. All the while, I enjoyed working with kids, so I thought school counseling was a good option because I could work with kids, families, and schools. How long have you been in schools as a school counselor? What have those experiences taught you? This is my sixteenth year as a school counselor. My experience has taught me not to be afraid to ask questions to families, kids, or colleagues. It also taught me that the most important thing is the well-being of my students, and I have to do whatever is necessary to make sure that they are getting the best education and that their social and emotional life are the best they can be for them. What do you feel about todays teenagers? Are they in the right path? From the U.S. to Korea, the cultures may be different, but all teenagers want the same thing: they want to be independent and grow on their own. At the same time, they want to be in a caring environment at home and school and have people who listen to them. As every teenager is different, I cannot say that they are in the right path as a whole. There is no right or wrong path. What should todays teenagers improve upon? I am sure it has been the same all the time, just like when I was a teen. Teens should think about their choices before they make decisions. They should know that every decision has a consequence whether it is positive or negative; they have to figure it out themselves. They have to decide if they have to room to think for myself. I am always the one and the only one who leads my life. This means that I have to deal with my misgivings, insecurities, and even the most trifling thing like anxiety in preparing for exams. Ironically, this very element is also something that I dont like the most. Since I am all by myself, I have to be more circumspect in making decisions. I have to redress my mistakes and think ahead with clairvoyance. This makes me unsure at times as there are those moments where I lose sight of my goal. Tell me about the goals that you set in your life. Why are they important to you? The most important goal is my dream of becoming a CNN reporter. This goes in tandem with my obsession with English. I think that I am appropriate for the job because I do not have stage fright and actually relish standing in front of people and presenting. I am also gregarious, so I like interacting with many people. One other sub-goal is to always be confident. I think that the more you value yourself, others will do so as well. It is pleasing to see people who believe in themselves and are not afraid to express their views on issues. Putting my head up has been my motto and always will be. Of course, I should not be haughty or stubborn. What are you planning to do once you graduate high school? What do you want to major in? I want to attend a befitting university and major in journalism. As I said above, I really like interacting with various people. I would like to be a reporter who succeeds in making others voices be heard around the world; especially, the voices of those who are forgotten, neglected, or set aside. There are atrocities, both physical and metaphysical, around the world and they are never going to be totally eradicated. Thus, to contribute in part to this mass eradication and enhancement of peoples lives, I wish to be in the frontier as a journalist and a reporter. Also, I would like to be the executive reporter of the CNN Seoul Center, which is, unfortunately, currently closed for financial issues. I am sure I can help set it up again once I head into the field. Which things/people motivate you when you are stressed or faced with difficulties? When I am stressed, I try to seek mentoring. Often times, I talk to my mother about what is bothering me. She empathizes with me greatly, and I am grateful for that because I

Student profile: oakley SiMonS, grade 8

written By niCholas kim, g9 What do you like to do? Tell us about your background Although I was born in Utah, I have Read, write, listen to music, sleep, hang lived all over the United States, and I am 14 out with friends, and eat candy. yrs old. Anything you would like to share? I am a nerd, and my siblings are CRAZY, What do you think about DIS? I think its a great school because teach- but DIS is an awesome place to be. ers are really good, therefore I am learning a lot more then what I usually learn (compared to other US schools.) Tell us about yourself First of all, I am an AB student and have blond hair, but I am lazy (so my mom tries to help me with this.) I love writing books (fiction) and reading books. I speak a bit of Spanish, and lastly, I live in a military family. Favorites Favorite color: green Favorite food: sea food pasta Favorite book: The Alchemist Favorite Movie: The Lion King Favorite Music: Christian Rock Favorite music artist: Skilleet Favorite school subject: art Favorite animal: dog Favorite place: My house in Utah.

study for the test tonight or play games and know that, in the morning, there is going to be a consequence. Whether they know the material or not, they have to deal with it. But, I also think that adults should not expect teens to always make the right choices because they learn from the wrong choices and the choices that they have made. How do you think you are contributing to our school and student lives? I think I am contributing by being present, talking to the students, and helping them through decisions so that they can make good decisions. Also, by being a positive person, I am Continued on pg 28

Student profile: Jenny yoo grade 9

written By stEphaniE yang, g9 Why did you choose to attend Daegu International School (DIS)? Since I was young, I always had a penchant for English. I first started learning English when I was seven. I had difficulties as I went step by step, but those difficulties never let me down. Some may say I am inane and others tenacious. I had a churlish passion for English and an admiration of the Western culture. When I was in middle school, I strove for the first position, which later on stifled me. It became a burden, which brought me back to my desire to study English in an English setting. At that moment, quite fortuitously, I saw an advertisement for this school and found out that I was eligible for an application. Thus, I came to this school. Can you tell me about your life before coming to DIS? How would you describe it in one word? It was a faade. I did have a good school life. I was an ardent student and was easily beguiled into thinking that this was all that I wanted. Without further deliberation, I just prepared for mid-term and final term exams, went to an English academy, and hung out with my friends when our hectic schedules permitted. I thought that was me and how my life should be. But as I grew up, I felt that there was more in me than just being a normal Korean student. This befuddled me at the end, which led me to reconsider my priorities and the path I have set for my goal. What do you like the most about being a high school student? If any, what do you like the least? Why? I feel like I have more freedom and independence in my life. Adults around me recognize me as a high school student and expect me the matching independence. In school, I organize festivals and community service events with my friends all without the intervention of teachers or parents. I have
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know not all parents have that ability. However, at other times, conversing with my mother is just not enough. I try to deal with my difficulties head on, not without faith. What do you think are the interesting aspects of your identity? What influenced you to have them? I am a dynamic character. I have a high self-esteem and regard myself capable of leading others. I also have to say what I have to say and I am not afraid in that sense. I try to mend the situation and talk it through when I am disappointed. All of these come from the confidence I have. I became confident Continued on pg 23
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What comes to mind when you think of yoga? Many people think of incredible flexibility, intricate poses, and harmonious chanting. While all of the above are elements of yoga, Daegus two English yoga instructors, Shauna Hylenski and Megan Deutsch, will tell you theres a lot more to it. When Megan Deutsch first came to Korea, a speaker at a job-training seminar told her that finding an outlet would make her experience in Korea that much better. She found that outlet in yoga. She began as a student at the Ayurveda Yoga Academy in Siji, where she has since taken their Leadership Training course and is now assisting and teaching classes. At Ayurveda, Megan discovered more than just an outlet; it became a community that supports her and others in more than just yoga. Megan teaches two classes in English on Saturdays at the Siji center, one at 9am and one at 1pm. In a similar vein, Shauna Hylenski, who has practiced yoga for 14 years, agrees that feeling connected to a community when

youre away from home can make life much better. While yoga is certainly a physical activity and a great workout, Shauna emphasizes that there is more to it: Its not introducing something new but rather uncovering and discovering who we are. Shauna brings this aspect of yoga to her class, which is held at Laban Studio in Yongsan on Tuesdays from 12:00-1:30. The first few minutes of the class usually involve Shauna presenting a focus for the days practice. For example, in a recent class, she focused on finding gratitude even in challenging situations. This was reemphasized throughout the class, not only through Shaunas words, but also through the poses that comprised the practice. Sometimes its difficult to find ways to meet and connect with other people beyond going to bars downtown. These yoga classes offer an alternative place where everyone is welcome. While both classes are taught in English, Korean students often participate. Both instructors cater to students of all levels, so dont worry if youve never done yoga

before. If you would like to contact either instructor, you can do so via e-mail: Megan at megan.deutsch@gmail.com (she also has a Facebook group, Saturday Yoga at Ayurveda Yoga Academy, Siji) and Shauna at shylenski@yahoo.com (her Facebook group is Satya Yoga - Anusara-Inspired Class with Shauna).

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Translation by Eunok kim Edited by jaran song of the fitness options she offers, I decided to give them a try! We did a combination of stretching, Pilates, and posture training. I was a little nervous but Nora made me feel comfortable right away. Even though we only did a short section on posture training, I feel like its already helped a lot. What exactly is posture training? The goal is to align your body correctly and to learn to apply these alignment techniques to everyday activities. Nora gave me some tips and advice that I can use in my everyday life. For example, she said that it is important to always stand with a slight bend in your knees; they should never be completely straight. This is especially useful, since Im always standing in my classroom and my knees are constantly bothering me. Theyve been feeling a lot better in just a week! The Pilates part of the class was the most challenging. We started with some breathing exercises designed to enhance the effects of Pilates movements. We followed this with some abdominal strengthening movements, which were intense but very rewarding. Nora explained that Pilates is so effective because it works the muscles from the inside out and is low-impact so anyone can benefit. Nora teaches her students in the comfort of her home, which is located near downtown. If youre interested in one-on-one Pilates, fitness, or posture training in German or English, you can contact her at norae604@ hotmail.com.

Its easy to make excuses not to exercise when youre abroad: Its hard to find classes in English, I dont have time, I dont where to look, etc. Well, there may be more options than you think. Nora Ebert, originally from Germany, is new to Daegu, but traveling abroad is something in which shes well-versed. No matter what country shes in, fitness is always a priority. As a fitness instructor who teaches everything from Pilates to posture training, her goal is to motivate others to either get fit or stay fit, all while gaining awareness of their bodies. She does this by offering reasonably priced one-on-one classes. Nora works with students of any level and can tailor classes to suit any individuals needs. So, since I have no experience with any

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One of the great aspects of living here in Daegu is the huge variety of sporting activities available in and around the city. The proactive approach so many foreigners hold here ensures that there is always something to do if you are willing to get off your backside. Of course the main reason most clubs are set up is to meet an endless amount of waygooks (in a similar position to you) just looking for a good time! As the warm weather finally kicks in after a long, cold winter, the abundance of sports clubs here is crawling back out of hibernation and slowly preparing for another eventful spring and summer. The months ahead are sure to be full of fun and entertainment, both on and off the playing fields. So why not pop along and participate in a sport you think may interest you, or go the full hog and try out all three? Currently based out at the Riverside Field near Ayangyo subway station (check the subway map in this edition) are three different sporting activities played by foreigners every Saturday afternoon. Let me clarify what each sport entails. First up, at 1p.m., we have Touch Rugby.
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Touch rugby has many similarities to flag football: no excessive physical contact allowed, once you touch your opponent he/she must surrender possession, both males and females enjoy it, and it has gradually grown in popularity. This boon is due to the general realization that it is NON-CONTACT, so all can enjoy it and everyone is encouraged to come out and see for themselves how much fun it actually is. With the rugby world cup just around the corner, this is the perfect time to come out and learn more about the game and make a lot of new friends! Check out Daegu Touch on Facebook and contact Lee Gaskell for more information. At 2pm, flag football commences, organized by Adam Beattie and Daniel Jackson. This sport has rapidly grown in popularity, and a recent fall league set up by waygooks was a great success. In case you are unaware of the objective of this sport, it is, in a nutshell, very similar to American Football minus the crunching tackles or any form of tough physical contact, for that matter. Defensive players must remove a flag from around the waist of an opponent for possession to change hands. I will not go into too much detail but

it is a lot of fun. These pickup games are expected to run throughout the summer, building up to the recommencement of the league in September. For more information, please check out Daegu Flag Football on Facebook and contact any one of the administrators directly. Both flag football and touch rugby are non-contact, so if you feel like you may be left battered and bruised, dont. On the other hand, if you relish a sport with more physical contact, then Gaelic football is the sport for you. For those new to the game, Gaelic football is a traditional Irish game which is best described as a cross between soccer and rugby. Training begins at 4pm and a lot of the folks from both touch and flag stick around and to play also. Gaelic football, better known as GAA, encourages both men and women to play. Training sessions will continue until May 21st, when a mini tournament will be hosted here in Daegu, followed by a trip to Seoul on the last weekend of June for another friendly get together with the Seoul Gaels. After this, due to the sensitive skin of us Irish folk, GAA will take a rest until the end of August. Training will then recommence in

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preparation for the Asian Games on October 15th and 16th back up in Seoul again! Daegu Gaelic Football is the Facebook page and Mark Melican is the man with the plan! So which will it be? Flag, touch, GAA, or all three maybe? One thing is for sure: I can guarantee that if you do attend on any given Saturday (Al Pacino plug), you will enjoy yourself. This is a ticket to meet a variety of great people all just looking for different ways to spend a Saturday afternoon in the sunshine.

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2011 MuSiCal JuMp
dates: May 5-7, 2011 location: Daegu Opera House time: May 5-7, 3 p.m., 7 p.m.; May 6, 7:30 p.m. (80 minutes) host: Hotel Inter-Burgo EXCO Cost: VIP: 70,000 won; R: 60,000 won; S: 50,000 won; A: 40,000 won; B: 30,000 won info: National Geographic rolls into town with 200 pictures in its collection to showcase to Daegu. The exhibit features powerful images and historical scenes from previous issues of National Geographic magazine. Images of the earth, sea, and sky, scenes from animal lives, and pictures of how human beings are harming the planet we live on will be on display.

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Colorful daegu pre-CHaMpionSHipS Meeting

dates: May 12, 2011 location: Daegu Stadium Participants: 200 athletes and officials from 30 member federations from around the world time: 6:20-6:40 p.m.: Pre-event 6:40-6:55 p.m.: Opening Ceremony 7-9:30 p.m.: Competition 9:30 p.m.: Award Ceremonies info: The highly anticipated IAAF World Challenge, taking place in Daegu at the end of August, 2011, will hold a pre-championship meeting at Daegu Stadium to preview what to look forward to at the big event. There will be 16 events held at the pre-championship: 8

mens events, 8 womens events, 11 track, and for singing operatic arias, musical, and clas- have an interest in the make-up of technol5 field events. If you sports lovers cant make sical pop songs. ogy, this event is for you. This event features it out to the stadium, the event will be tel121 companies and 439 booths. The exhibievised worldwide as well. tion will showcase the latest technology in roMeo and Juliet aHa! the production of robots, state-of-the-art opera kCta 2011 digital Cable tv complex medical equipment, new-generation dates: May 14, 2011 intelligent vehicles, wireless internet, mobile SHow hours: 5 p.m. (100 minutes) phones, digital electronics, cameras, etc. dates: May 12-14,. 2011 location: Daegu Opera House location:Daegu EXCO, Exhibition Hall Phone: 053-601-5022, 5056 1F, Hall A & B info: The classic love story of Romeo and tHe 4tH engliSH fair 2011 time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Juliet comes to Daegu Opera House for a lim- dates: May 27-29, 2011 info: Around 100 companies, 300 booths, ited showing! hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and domestic and overseas participants from location: Daegu EXCO Exhibition Hall 1F the cable TV industry will be present at this info: Pertinent to all you English teachers exhibition. The exhibit will showcase the 30tH anniverSary grand in Daegu, the 4th Annual English Fair is rollConCert of daegu City artS latest in digital technology, promotion of doing into town! By now, every foreign teacher group CHoir mestic and overseas channels, new program should realize how important learning Englaunch shows, open studio for live broadcast- dates: May 19, 2011 lish is for the Korean community. It is why ing, and a viewer participation program in hours: 7:30 p.m. (100 minutes) most of us are here today! This fair presents each booth location: Palgong Hall the latest in the English education industry . host: Daegu City Arts Group Choir market. The fair will feature English learning e-fun 2011 books, workbooks, story-telling books, pridaegu baby & kidS fair dates: May 12-14, 2011 vate English courses, English academies, etc. location: Daegu EXCO, Exhibition Hall dates: May 19-22, 2011 time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. a Spring fling 24 Hour hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. info: An E-Sports festival, E-Fun is somelocation: Daegu EXCO Exhibition Hall 1F tHeatre CHallenge thing that all video game enthusiasts should info: This event will particularly be of in- dates: Friday May 20th, 2011 - Meeting for not miss out on. Showcasing the latest in terest to all the parents and expecting par- actors and writers gaming technology, attendees will be able to ents residing in Daegu. This fair will present location: TBA view and participate in various sorts of conmany booths regarding everything about Show: Saturday May 21, 2011 tent through E-Fun pregnancy and childcare. Walk through the location: Buy the Book Cafe exhibition hall and learn something new in hours: 9 p.m. . SpeCial ConCert queen of taking care of your darling little ones. Cost: 5,000 won popera (roSe JangS Coninfo: For more information or to sign up Cert in korea) international it to participate please contact daegutheatre@ dates: May 13, 2011 gmail.com ConvergenCe exHibition location: EXCO hours: 8 p.m. (Approx. 100 minutes) Cost: R: 30,000 won; S: 20,000 won; A: 10,000 won info: A widely acclaimed Korean-American pop opera artist, Rose Jang, is well-known dates: May 25-27, 2011 hours: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. location: Daegu EXCO Exhibition Hall 1F info: For all of you who have ever taken apart a computer, put one together, or simply

Continued from pg 14: Confucian Academy Meeting... al culture of Korea. Participants also had a chance to enjoy a Korean cultural performance held in the evening. At the closing ceremony, the 15 participating universities made an agreement on educational cooperation, which is expected to establish a bridgehead for education and research among universities and for the development of exchanges & cooperation in a host of other areas. Keimyung Confucius Academy is the only institute of its kind in operation in the Daegu and Gyeongbuk region. This center is operated in cooperation with the partner university, Beijing Language and Culture University, which is one of the most influential universities in the field of Confucian studies in China. The Confucius Academy performs activities including Chinese education, the performance of Chinese culture, and the selection and dispatching of scholarship students. These activities enable participating countries to exchange their academic and cultural heritage. Academy Director Park Yongjin said, This conference is the first event held at a partner university since the foundation of the Academy. I expect that this conference can result in both active exchange among memberuniversities and also the establishment of a bridgehead for greater international interchange. Continued from pg 17: Junco at Kyungpook... the key to the success of her restaurant; that and paying careful attention to what the customers really want. According to Song hee, the restaurant used to serve 19 varieties of side dishes at no additional cost. Nowadays, Jun-co only serves the four most popular side dishes, but with as many refills as you want. The owner also made changes to some of the recipes. For instance, the maecom cheese bul dak was originally very hot and spicy. Many people wanted it to be less fiery, so to satisfy their tastes two options were put on the menu: spicy and mild. According to Song hee, she is always happy to accept customers opinions and adjust her menu accordingly. Delicious foods and low prices are not the only merits of this amazing bar. Its cozy interior and trendy dcor make it a hotspot for the student crowd; and its close proximity to the campus make it the perfect place to meet with friends at the end of a hard day. Im pretty sure that once you experience Jun-co you will be addicted to it. Continued from pg 8: Classic Rocks Botrishas total service package offers therapy programs from shoulder and back relief to aromatherapy and hot stone treatments. All of Botrishas massage therapists are fully licensed. If youre ready for serious self-investment, drop by Daegus newest oasis and see what Botrisha can do for you! BoTriSha aeSTheTiC: Debec Plaza, 2nd floor. Rates: approx. 50,000 120,000+. Tel: 053-420-7266

Continued from pg 18: Jenny Yoo because my parents always valued my views. They listened and did not put my take aside just because I was young and I was their child. Another interesting aspect is my willingness to accept differences, especially ethnical. My experience of studying in New Zealand for a year taught me to cherish every friend however different he or she may be in ethnicity, religion, or culture. I have Caucasian friends, Indian friends, Asian friends, and Muslim friends. I learned that we all are a part of the world and we should help each other out. I like making new friends for that sake. What/who are the most important things/people in your life right now? Why? My parents and my friends are most important to me now. My parents and I have a bilateral communication. They help me out when I am troubled and they listen to my worries. They provide advices and pray for me. On the other hand, I often listen to their worries and counsel them, too. With my friends, I enjoy being with them. At times, their behaviors inspire me and I try to emulate their sagacity or generosity. I also learn to empathize and console my friends. If you could change one thing about your current life, what would it be? Why? I would like to change my readiness to have fear. Many times, I become afraid of my choices and their consequences. Most of the times, that fear turns out to be rootless. I know that fear and doubt are parts of adolescence, but I would like not to be so rash in fearing something. Fear often drives me to work harder, but generally, it is not good to be driven by fear all the time. I think that I should learn to break fear with faith. Continued from pg 16: The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword Q. Can you give some tips on how to be a good writer? A. Read as much as possible. I think this is a golden rule. Reading many good articles is no less important than having a broad range of knowledge. Whoever wants to be a reporter needs to read the articles of acknowledged journalists. In addition, you must do extensive reading and practice writing. [I recommend] a book titled Newspaper & Broadcasting for more advice. Q. What would be your advice for prospective reporters? A. I hope students have diverse experiences in university in order to foster the ability to judge what is right or wrong based on their own viewpoint. Also, remember that the more fluent in speaking foreign languages you are, the more opportunities you can get. Last but not least, any special thing which draws a distinction between you and others might be a great advantage. I mean, if you are good in a specific area, [become an] expert. I do not think that reporting is a specialized job yet. As time [has gone] by, however, the number of specialized journalists [has been] increasing. To show competence as an expert, it is essential to be equipped with your own [unique] characteristics.

Continued from pg 18: Mr. Anthony Mastreani helping the school and the students move in a positive direction. I always leave the door open, even it is a simple thing that they come up and talk about. I have to do what I can and give the best professional advice to parents and children. In what areas do you want to help students out in the near future? Because we are just getting into high school, I want to do more post-secondary work like college counseling. I want to work with students on setting goals for what they want to do after high school and how they can get there. What motivates you as an academic counselor? Probably, the enjoyment I get from working; just getting up and knowing that I am going to something I like to do every day. I dont see change in students always, but I have actually had students come back to me four or five years later and say thank you for something that I dont remember. I have to accept that counseling is not black and white; often times, the result doesnt come out directly. The result might come out a long time down the road. And sometimes, there might be no result. So I just have to accept that I do the best I can and know that yes, I am making a difference. Continued from pg 16: Feel the Universe with KNU beginning to observe the sky, participants will attend a lecture named The Black Hole of the Summer Sky by Professor Park Myung-gu. This lecture will offer knowledge about the mysteries and truths of black holes. Then viewers will observe Saturn and Cygnus. Cygnus is found near the Milky Way Galaxy on summer nights and is one of the most wonderful and bright constellations. Even more exciting, the constellation contains a black hole, which will have been discussed in the lecture. Both of the events will start at 7 p.m. and finish at 10 p.m. There is no need to reserve a seat. If it rains, the observation will be cancelled and participants can just enjoy the lecture. Once youve witnessed its immense beauty, you will be even more fascinated with the night sky and no doubt look forward to having another chance to participate in such an astronomic event. If you are interested or would like additional information about this amazing event, please call 053-950-6360 E-mail: libra@ knu.ac.kr or go to twitter:@daegusky Continued from pg 14: A Breakthrough for Artistic Souls center of Daegu, Dongseongro, a significant art center to rival others around the world, and I believe we can make it happen without too much difficulty. The Road Art Project needs the active engagement of the local community to become successful. 1. The picture above is of Mr. Kim Junghyo (the Chairperson of the Steering Committee for the Road Art Project, a professor in Keimyung Universitys Department of Theatre Arts) There are a variety of performances held on the stage in the plaza in front of Daegu Department Store every Friday, from 4 to 5 P.M. from September to November.

2011 daegu Cultural City proJeCt

THappy DaeGu WitH Waltz; From May 11th
Daegu Cultural City Project by Daegu Art and Culture Foundation has now begun in earnest with Happy Daegu with Waltz on May 11th and Old streets are still Alive on May 14th. Last year, Old Streets are still Alive drew huge attention as an active field of learning history as well as an Open Play which is characterized by no barriers between performers and audiences. While the advantages from last year remain, it comes back to its awaiting audience with new improvements. Old Streets are still Alive will be made up as a street-based theater performance about the classic Korean poem Whether Spring Comes in the Taken Away Field>, written by Lee Sanghwa. The event will be performed at 11 am in front of the old house of Lee Sanghwa and Seo Sangdon, in Gyesan-dong, Jung-gu. This will shed new light to remember Daegus historical people as performers re-enact 3 major events re-

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tra with 50 members will light the night of Daegu with waltz dancers. The venue, Kolon Field Concert Hall, will accommodate larger audiences than before with its wide stage and comfortable seating and atmosphere. The hosting organization of Happy Daegu with Waltz, Daegu Opera Festival Orchestra was selected as a final project host through a contest held in March 2010. Any school or group interested in watching the Open Play in the old streets and Waltz performance in Kolon Field Concert Hall can contact the Cultural Project Team(053-422-1206) at Daegu Art and Culture Foundation. Aside from the two projects, Happy Daegu with Waltz and Old Streets are still Alive, there will be 3 more projects held by Daegu Art and Culture Foundation: Daegu - the City of Fashion, Daegu - the City of Poetry and Daegu - City of Video Art.

garding the struggle for freedom during the Japanese ruling era: the national debt-paying campaign by Seo Sangdon in 1907, the Independent protest by students of Keisung and Shinmyung school in 1919 and the resistance movement by Lee Sanghwa, national poet in 1927. Old Streets are still Alive in 2011 will be again be hosted by Theater CT with a total of 54 performers including 14 professional actors like Hong Munjong, Chae Chimin. This year, high school students in Drama clubs will bring great honor to the stage by playing as students in the independent protest. There will also be chances where the general public can take part, spontaneously. Happy Daegu with Waltz will be held once a week, starting from May to October in Kolon Field Concert Hall at Duryu Park. The project has improved greatly compared with last year, in regards to scale and entertainment. An orches-

Happy DaeGu WitH Waltz Time: May 11 - Oct 9. Once a week (Will postpone in case of rain) Venue: Kolon Field Concert Hall in Duryu Park (Venues for additional performances have not been decided yet)
June July august september October 4th (Sat) 8:00 pm 13th (Wed) 8:00 pm 22th (Mon) 7:30 pm 7th (Wed) 7:30 pm 9th (Sun) 7:30 pm

OlD streets are still alive Time: May 14 - Oct. 8 (Every Saturday) 11:00 am - 11:35 am (Will postpone in case of rain) Venue: Bbongnamu Alley (Near the previous residence of Lee Sanghwa, Seo Sangdon), Gyesan-dong, Jung-gu Price : Free
May June July august september October 14th, 21th, 28th 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th 2th, 9th, 16th 20th, 27th 3th, 10th, 17th, 24th 1st, 8th

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