The bus will be departing from KTO’s Jongno building at 9am June 2nd. KRW 20,000 will get you a seat and free access to bikes, horse rides, kayaking, water rafting and a BBQ meal.

You must bring your own camping gear or rent it at the site. There is probably space under the coach to bring your own bikes and ride them back to Seoul along the Han River the next day if you want to. Bus departs for return to Seoul at 12pm on Sunday.

Contact either Roger Shepherd at roger@hikekorea.com for registration and inquiries.

It’s the perfect opportunity to experience what is uniquely delicious about Canadian Beef and Canadian Lobster. Doors open at 6pm and the event runs until 11pm, beginning with a first class dinner of succulent Grade AAA Canadian beef and mouth-watering Canadian Lobster flown in fresh from the Atlantic ocean.

Diners will be treated to live entertainment throughout the event, with a jazz instrumental group playing throughout dinner and dancing to follow with a traditional maritime-style band. There will also be a drawing of several outstanding prizes, including a free round trip ticket on an Air Canada flight to Vancouver.

CanCham Chairman Don Mackenzie talked about why the Spring Celebration is already generating so much enthusiasm. “We’re very excited about this event because it offers the best of the best in Canadian cuisine,” he said, adding that “our Christmas event was also an all-Canadian food extravaganza and not only did it sell out completely with nearly 200 people but everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and all of the outstanding Canadian food.”

The event is sponsored in part by the Canadian Government and its Canada Brand Initiative. Tickets are KRW 165,000 (members and guests) and 185,000 (non-members).

For ticketing and RSVPs, contact info@canchamkorea.org

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Pummeled to near ruin during the Japanese invasion (1592-98) and colonial occupation (1910-45), they represent remarkable architectural achievement and the relentless resilience the nation still prides itself upon to this day.

All five have undergone significant restoration in recent years. Due to their relatively close proximity to each other (they were once all joined together) it’s possible to get to all of ‘em on foot within a day.

Admission ranges from 1,000 to 5,000 won (1,000 won roughly US 80 cents).

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“Nokha” is an interactive music installation. The performance was designed for, and takes place in a hanok (traditional Korean home). The audience, by their movement in the performing area, conduct and shape the sonic environment around them. “Nokha” was created by the Korean composer Jee Soo Shin.

There will be four players each playing a violin, geomungo (traditional Korean string instrument), flute and a toy piano in different corners of the performance area. The players spontaneously and systematically react to the audience movement.

You can read more details at www.nokha.org or on the Facebook page. If you want to schedule an interview with Jee Soo Shin or David Kilburn you can contact her directly at 010-3488-9842 or through email admin@nokha.org.