Aprile 25, 2019 Local Information Provider for Foreigners in Korea Volume 18, lssue 24

Printed by Culture Newspaper, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Government, under written agreement with U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys. Ogyenji Songhae Park

by Lee, Sangbae Korea Culture News

Songhae Park located in Dalseong-gun, Daegu awarded a grand prize for the third national tourist attraction in Korea. This place is a nice spot for sightseeing in any season. However, Spring is the best time that every- one should visit. Tulip is the most prominent flower among all kinds of flower they have in the park. Have plenty of energy from the field filled with tulips and passing through the water deck called Baeksejung to enter into the mountain trail, you will be welcomed by all the nature you see out there. Songhae Park is a 10.5 km long dulle-gil trail that is surrounded by Ogyeonji reservoir. 10 meters big second largest watermill in the nation, Baeksejung and Baeksegyo to pray for longevity, five-col- ored windmill, Songhae waterfall and more are equipped in the park. About 750,000 tourists visit ev- ery year, which makes this place much popular than any place in Daegu.

Daegu Dalseong-gun operates an ecological experience program from this month starting. The program was selected by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism conducted for infants and ele- mentary school students. The purpose of this program is to inform the importance of nature through various experiential learning. Main programs include ecology education and experience, ecological art experience, fra- grant gardening, gold digging and more for fun activities. Anyone can sign up for activities or pro- grams online at www.ogyeonji.co.kr

An official said "Ogyeonji Songhae Park has a variety of contents such as waterfront scenery, Dulle- gil and bare-foot trail, windmill, waterfall and more in giving a special attention to young children. Through the ecological experience program, we'd want to make this place as one of favorite tourist destinations for all - the young and old."

>> Address: 306 Gise-ri, Okpo-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu City

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Daegu Mabijeong Mural Village

by Chung, Jongsoon is the origin of this village's name. Korea Culture News Mabijeong Mural Village has full of delicious local food which is one of the reason why visitors come and Mabijeong Mural Village has been one of the fa- visit. One of their famous store called "Jjun-yi Jeom- mous getaway sites in Daegu. This place is known for bbang" serves fish cake skewers and baked sweet po- the representative tourist attraction of Dalseong-gun. tatoes - the best snacks back in the day. People back in As the time here stood still, typical vibe of this rural the day used to call store “Jeom-bbang”. Did anyone town gives a warm and friendly atmosphere. know? A place you must visit here is where people make Mabijeong Mural Village is filled with old-fashioned wishes. You may write down wishes and promise true vibes of 60’s to 70’s so it is a great place to take parents love or build up stronger friendship! All the promise around and feel their memories of childhood as well. and wish made with the lock will be kept and fulfilled. There is a legend in the village about the horse shot >> Address: Bonli-ri, Hwawon-eup, Dalseong-gun, Daegu and killed by an arrow during the reckless race, which Aprile 25, 2019 Page 5 TTUKSEOM HAN RIVER PARK

by Lee, Sangbae and water screen are located. Young people play basketball and Korea Culture News ride a bike while others stroll around. Passing by the rose gar- den, you will also find the nature study center out. The weather is really good these days. All kinds of flower are in They have all kinds of flower such as apricot, plum, peach, for- full bloom including plum, forsythia, rhododendron, peach, sythia, lily, poppy blossom and more. What a feast of flower! apricot, magnolia and cherry blossoms. Beautiful trail is also available close to the center so don't miss out the strolling time surrounded by the trees in this area. Ttukseom Han River is located very close to the subway sta- Walking in nature gives a spiritually relaxing moment. Look- tion which gives easy access to the swimming pool, music foun- ing at the green, hearing the sound of nature, the feeling that tain, water screen called Mool-bo-ra Theater, rose garden with a your feet touch the dirt, all of these let you fully enjoy the na- large field of lawn and more. Now is the time that all kinds of ture! flower are in full bloom covering all over the place. Ttukseom Han River Park is an open area that anyone can visit Han River Public Park is connected to the exit 2 and 3 of Ttuk- and stop by having a quality time to be relaxing and refreshing. seom Yuwonji Station. Stepping out of the exit 3, there is a sculpture climbing the artificial rock wall. >> Address: 139 Gangbyeon North Road, Gwangjin-gu, The other side is where the swimming pool, music fountain >> Inquiries: 02-3780-0521 Page 6 Advertisement Aprile 25, 2019 Aprile 25, 2019 Advertisement Page 7 Page 8 Advertisement Aprile 25, 2019 Aprile 25, 2019 Advertisement Page 9 Page 10 Aprile 25, 2019 Driving in KOREA

by Lee, Jinyoung Driving in korea helps to discover interesting things, a taste of Korea Culture News amazing countryside within safety. I strongly suggest you to drive. so much more freedom comes along with it, also you can Many Foreigners might need to drive in KOREA, Especially do more of what you want to do instead of having to rely on oth- who living far from Seoul or big cities. er people for rides. A lot of advantages come from driving. Some has suffered from a long gap of transportation time, Now, I would like to give you some tips for driving in Korea by tranferring, and acustommed to walking long distances from delivering a series of articles in this monthly paper. I have re- bus stop and stations. ceived many questions about driving and valid driving licenses Even it is convinient to go around Korea using public trans- in republic of Korea. So, I will contract those a bit and explain portation, there are many reasons why they are trying to buy or information. If you need more information please refer to web rent a car in this country. Driving could save them trip time and site (Road and Traffic Authority of Korea http://www.koroad. if they plan trip right, it can even save money. Furthermore, or.kr/en_web/index.do)

(1) Starting to drive in KOREA licenses issued by the countries otherwise specified according to the Mutual Recognition Agreement (ie. Belgium, Poland, Spain and Italy), it is possible to issue an equivalent type license.

(3) Getting Korean Driver’s License

In accordance with required document regulation, USA Citi- zen is possible to apply with an apostille from issuing state office, but other countries are needed to prepare embassy’s certificate. Basically, You must be at least 21 years old (19 years old in Kore- If you do not hold any driver’s license but you need it. You can an Age) and you have to hold a valid local driver’s license or Inter- apply for Korean Driver’s License. Actually, it is somewhat com- national Driving permit. It is not possible to drive in Korea with a plicated and there are 3 kinds of tests which you should pass. foreign issued license only. However, people with a valid foreign But, according to what I heard from my foreign members of driver’s license granted by the responsible government authority driving school, it is not much difficult than they thought. Kore- can request for an exchange of their driver’s license. It is covered an Driver’s license costs less, is easier and also faster to obtain in next section “(2) Exchanging Driver’s License”. If someone than other countries. plan to drive in Korea for a short time as a tourist (Do not forget Of course, It is possible to exchange it for local one when you the validity date), a valid International Driving Permit (IDP) from move out from Korea. the traffic office in your country will be able to use. The only Someone who has a several year driving experience, I recom- thing to be careful about is that IDP must be issued before your mend them to apply directly for driver’s tests on which The are leaving from your country. Korea Road and Traffic Authority branch exam office of the Korea Road and traffic Authority is does not issue your IDP. In my experience, Many foreigners are holding. The tests and Examination is held every day but week- confused it, They think it is possible to obtain IDP in Korea. end is holiday. License Application process is as below ; (2) Exchanging Driver’s License ① Traffic Safety Education Traffic Safety Education is a prerequisite for taking the Writ- If you have a valid driver’s license from another country, You ten Exam and the courses are offered at all regional Examination may exchange it for a Korea Driver’s License. As a general rules, Offices or at designated driving school locations. to exchange driver’s license, it is necessary to take a written test Education Requirements must take the education prior to and Aptitude Test (health check). The better news is that your taking the Written Exam driver’s license is issued by acknowledged countries, written test ② Written Exam. will be exempted. In around numbers, 100 countries are applica- It is a paperless exam taking environment where the test is ad- ble. Although the US states of Oregon and Idaho are included in ministrated using a computer and the examinees sit in front of a the acknowledged countries, applicants should sit for the writ- computer to take the exam in the branch offices of Korea Road ten examination. A foreign driver’s license must be in the form and Traffic Authority. It is 40 questions and the cut off score is of a valid full license, and the holders of a temporary, learner, 60~70points. But do not worry about it. It is question bank type. provisional, probationary, permit, certificate etc. are not eligible ③ Driving Course Test for any exchange. And the required documents are as below ; Only persons who have passed the Written Exam or persons ○ Original foreign license who have failed before and are re-taking the Test can apply for ○ Original passport the Driving Course Test. The exam is scored by computer con- - Passport with stamps confirming entry & departure nected Program and sensors. ○ Original Foreigner Registration Card (Original Korean with ④ On Road Driving Exam. Foreign Nationality ID Card) The Time and the Evaluator for the On-Road Driving Exam ○ 3 Color photos taken within 6 months (As per standard size) will be arbitrarily selected and assigned. ○ Embassy certificate of license or Apostille The register should come to the assigned exam time and loca- ○ Certificate of the Facts Concerning the Entry & Exit tion to take the exam and he will be randomly assigned one of - birth year to the current date the exam course A, B, or C.D. ○ Processing Fee “ No one's born, learning how to drive in the womb.” - health check KRW 6,000, If someone who is first-timer in driving, it is a great way to reg- processing Fee KRW 7,500 ister with designated driving school and take all of compulsory Within preparing documents, you have to visit Korea Road and educations by Korean traffic laws and take all tests in school. Traffic Authority.(Application by agent not allowed). Foreign * reference material : http://dl.koroad.or.kr/license/en/index.jsp driver’s license exchange is limited only to Type 2 Regular. As for Resources : Daedong Motor Driving Academy Aprile 25, 2019 Page 11 Page 12 Advertisement Aprile 25, 2019 Aprile 25, 2019 Page 13

Places to visit inYEOJU

by Lee, Sangbae YEOJU Korea Culture News Yeoju has full of attraction and entertainment, which makes this city one of the best domestic travel sites. Let's get away to Yeoju!

Yeoju Insectarium located at Myeongpoom street is a place worth visiting for satisfying the scientific inquiries especially for children who love to see insects. They have insects specimens home and abroad including alive beetles and stag beetles so you can even touch them right under your nose. This place which is also called the nature museum has all kinds of rare reptiles as well as insects.

Yeoju is a representative landmark of Korea famous for ceramics. Therefore, there are historical sites related to Korean ceramics. The festival called Yeoju Ceramic Festival coming up this 27th so don't miss out this chance that you can try to make own ceramics un- der the direction of professional potter. Enjoy amazingly fun activities such as Ceramic Dish Smashing Contest, Mug Cup Fishing and more. Ceramic Experience School offers a tour to the pottery factory and the expert show and guide how to do a painting on the dish which is one of the popular activi- ties you can do in the site.

Yeongneung in Yeoju is a historic site dedicated to King Sejong, one of Korea's greatest kings. This place is highly valued as a UNESCO World Heritage. The scientific instrument, musical instrument and books published during the time of Sejong era are displayed here as well. The outdoor artifacts exhibition also have a celestial globe, sundials, rain gauges, clepsydra and other restored artifacts.

If you're interested in enjoying the relaxing scenery, visiting a ranch in Yeoju is highly recommended. There are several ranches with a theme of ranch experience and you may enjoy various pro- grams such as cheese making, butter making, playing with animals - the sheep, cow and goat.

>> Address: 7 Sinreuksa-gil, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do Page 14 Aprile 25, 2019 Icheon Ceramic Festival

by Lee, Sangbae Korea Culture News

Icheon Ceramic Festival held 30 times in Sulbong Park has moved to Yes Park from last month starting and it has become a new site among the hot places in Icheon.

Yes Park is a craft village in Sindun-myeon where has been the artistic town famous for the Korean traditional ceramic. More than 220 craftsmen from all over the country are gathering in this town and dreaming of the renaissance of Korean craft industry. After 12 years of preparation to correspond to the dignity of UNESCO Creative City, it became the largest arts village in Korea and finally opened last year. Currently, the village is made up of gallery-type workshops related to culture and arts including the ceramic, lacquer crafts, paintings, sculptures, glass, metal and so on. In short, this place is a museum of comprehensive culture and arts complex.

This year, Icheon Ceramic Festival will be transformed into a free marketing festival on the theme of 'Everyday Art Pottery with a Romance' for 17 days from April 26 to May 12. The event will be divided into four sections according to the demand of visitors who show up and purchase the pottery. The pottery market will be placed along the street so anyone can look around the street and appreciate unique handmade pottery onsite and the art- ist will be there to enhance the understanding of their own work. There will be compli- mentary experience activities such as firewood burning, sand treasure hunting, cos- tume play. In the playground, plenty of activities such as time-travel memories, pet dog playground, kids' park, and 80's to 90's game room will be waiting for the adult visitors. Street food market will be available as well so feel free to get some snack after hours of exploring.

They also offer exhibitions of Korean ceramics and Chinese ceramics which can be a great opportunity to compare the ceramic culture between two coun- tries. Ceramic Award which is to evaluate the ceramic and the workshop communicating with overseas artists will be held onsite.

There will be a large photo zone in the park as well as pinwheel parade, Hanji(Korean traditional paper) parade, Dak paper dolls exhibition and more to treat visitors well. This place is highly recommended for a travel- ing site during the spring time.

>> Address: 306 2697beon-gil, Gyeongchung-daero, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do >> Contact: 031-645-3091~5 Aprile 25, 2019 Page 15

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Bamdokkaebi Night Market

Korean street food festivities in Seoul for foodies that are open every weekend until Late October

by Chung, Jongsoon Yeouido Hangang Park, Banpo Hangang Park along the Han River and Korea Culture News DDP(DongdaemunDesign Plaza), the city-organized market is a great place to shop for unique handmade accessories by local artists, watch a Cheap, hearty, and delicious, Korean street food is a must-try for concert, and most importantly delve into the city’s budding food truck foodies, but don’t miss out the great opportunity that you can enjoy a culture. With more than 50 food trucks serving up tasty treats ranging variety of Korean street foods at one place. from famous street foods like tteokbokki and chicken skewers to fusion dishes like Koreanized tacos, Takoyaki, Vietnamese Buncha, Hawaiian There are numbers of vendors selling a variety of dishes all gathered grilled shrimps, Chilli hotdogs, steak-in-a-cup and Cuban sandwiches, at Bamdokkabi Night Market. Most markets are periodically held on you’re sure to find something to please your taste bud. weekends until October 27th. Friday and Saturday evenings at the

>> Yeouido World Night Market >>Banpo Romantic Moonlight Market ▶ Every Friday and Saturday 18:00-23:00 ▶ Every Friday and Saturday 18:00-23:00 ▶ At Yeouido Hangang Park (Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul) ▶ At Banpo Hangang Park (Sinbanpo-ro 11-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul) ▶ By subway: Line 5, Yeouinaru Station, Exit 2 (approx. 600mwalk) ▶ By subway: Line 3, 7, or 9, Express Bus Terminal Station, Exit 8-1 or 2 Line 9, Sinbanpo Station, Exit 1 A global night market with sellers from all around the world Line 4 or 9, Dongjak Station, Exit 1 Yeouido World Night Market is an international night market held at the Hangang River with sellers from all over the world as well as a A market with a wonderful nightscape multicultural hands-on market set against the beautiful nightscape of Banpo Romantic Moonlight Market offers a diverse range of the Hangang River that offers exotic foods, special handmade accessory programs, from an artists’ flea market to local art programs open to items, and unique performances by artists from a wide variety of everyone. The market is filled with water fountains, dance performance countries! and music with a romantic mood of Han river view. There are Handmade zone and Romantic art zone that hold a space for artists and merchants. Don’t miss out your chance to have an artwork by artists or hands-on art experience at the site. Aprile 25, 2019 Page 17

>> DDP(Dongdaemun Design Plaza) Youth >>Cheonggyecheon Time Tour Market >>Oil Tank Culture Park Forest Picnic Market Runway Market ▶ Every Saturday 17:00-22:30 Sunday 16:00- ▶ Every Saturday 16:00-21:00 ▶ Every Friday and Saturday 18:00-23:00 21:00 ▶ Oil Tank Culture Park (87, Jeongsan-ro, ▶ Dongdaemun Design Plaza (281, Eulji-ro, ▶ Chenggyecheon Gwangtonggyo Bridge (14, Mapo-gu, Seoul) Jung-gu, Seoul) Seolin-dong, Jongrno-gu, Seoul) ▶ By subway: Line 6, World Cup Stadium ▶ By subway: Line 2, 4, or 5, Dongdaemun ▶ By subway: Line 5, Gwanghwamun Station, Station, Exit 2 (approx. 10 min. walk) History & Culture Park, Exit 1 or 2 Exit 5 Line 1, Jonggak Station, Exit 5 A leisurely night picnic in the woods A market with the brilliant and stylish ideas Line 2, Euljiro 1-ga Station, Exit 2 Oil Tank Culture Park Forest Picnic Market of young artists is a citizens’ flea market that you can enjoy DDP Youth Runway Market has everything A market with distinctly Korean while having a picnic in the forest amid a to satisfy the taste of young people from food atmosphere pleasant and fun atmosphere! It is a festive to shopping. It is a trendy night market where Chenggyecheon Time Tour Market is held space that allows you to buy and sell various you can discover the incredible talents of for tourists. It is filled with unique Korean items from fellow Seoul citizens, eat delicious young artists and enjoy exciting DJ parties! sights and tastes that is both traditionally food and enjoy busking performances!From There is a photo zone, the unique architectural Korean and modern at the same street foods to gourmet dishes, the Food zone design of the DDP, that you can take the ‘photo time,guaranteeing that your night in Seoul offers something for everyone with its diverse of a lifetime’ will be one to remember. Experience array of culinary delights. At the Handmade traditional Korean culture through the hands- zone, you will find countless eco-friendly on programs offered all along a street lined products, from everyday items produced in with cheongsa chorong, traditional Korean small batches to artworks and products made lanterns! This unique tourist night market lets from recycled materials. you experience Korean culture in the heart of the city.

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Must-stop Restaurant of Pyeongtaek Traditional Indian Restaurant ‘The MotiMahal’

‘The MotiMahal’, one of Pyeongtaek’s best Indian restau- rants, is located next to the main gate of USAG Humphreys. Motimahal means ‘a pearl palace’ in Hindu and this restau- rant is an authentic restaurant of Northern India. Opened in 2007, local chefs offer a variety of Curry and Tandoori dishes with natural spices.

Representative Dishes of India Curry and Tandoori Chicken are considered as the repre- sentative dishes of India. Curry is a mixture of spices such as turmeric, which is known as preventing cancer and dementia and protecting stomach and intestines. Naan is a loaf of wheat bread which is a staple food of India such as Jjapati and Loti. Tandoori chicken is a dish that cooks in a cylindri- cal oven made of clay after marinating overnight with Indian spices. It is a traditional dish of Punjab area and everyone en- joy eating this dish throughout the entire area of India.

Indian Restaurant for Koreans Most of the Indian restaurants are packed in front of Camp Humphreys and . Motimahal has been devel- oping recipes for non-Indian, so people who are reluctant to strong flavor of Indian food can also feel free to try and eat.

Taste of Motimahal The menu here has largely composed of Curry, Barbecue, and Indian fried rice ‘Biryani’. There is also a set menu or a lunch menu for you to enjoy a variety of food at a reasonable price. The most popular menus are Curry and Tandoori chicken with a selection of chicken, lamb, vegetables and shrimp. Makni with tender chicken or lamb is really good dish to try. The chef here has worked not only in India but also other countries such as Japan, Russia and Dubai, there- fore chef can make any dishes as the way of customers’ de- sire. If you want a strong taste you are welcomed to request when ordering. If you order Curry, you can choose additional Thai rice or Naan. There are five flavors of Naan according to your preference. Indian dumpling ‘Samosa’ and traditional Indian drink ‘Lassi’ are must to try. x

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2019 ANSAN INTERNATIONAL STREET FESTIVAL

by Chung, Jongsoon Korea Culture News

'2019 Ansan International Street Festival' will be held at Ansan Cultural Plaza from May 4th to 6th. A lot of people look forward to attend as they have various programs that encourage citizen participation. Ansan International Street Festival, which has grown into a hybrid festival beyond local community street festivals, is ready to welcome citizens and visitors with diverse programs and activities. They have planned City Playground, Installation Art Program that explores five-concept maze, Animal Study Class, Street Museum and more. Finger print project Ansan is a mixed genre artwork that represents the street of Ansan. You can also listen to the story of Ansan while tracking the pieces of memory that the artist has collected and end up making own story as well. The Giant's Bed is a convergence and integration experience program that youth and children can participate in by making up the story of fantasy adventure with a famous character Gulliver from the novel 'Gulliver's Travels'. The child can jump up and move around on the bed and give full play to imagination. Citizen Version 4.0 is a concert that anyone can become an artist. This year, a total of 23 teams will be performing on the stage. 2019 Ansan International Street Festival provides citizens a variety of experience programs and the event will be held from May 4th to 6th at the whole region of Ansan City including Ansan Cultural Plaza. For more information, please visit official website www.ansanfest.com

>> Address: Ansan Culture & Arts Center (312 Hwalang-ro, Danwon-gu, Ansan-si) >> Contact: 1588-0402