May 23, 2018 Local Information Provider for Foreigners in Korea Volume 18, lssue 3 Printed by Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Government, under written agreement with U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys. Pyeongtaek Lake Tourist Complex Fun sports activities and Artistic inspiration at one place Pyeongtaek Lake is an artificial lake created by the con- struction of the Asan Bay seawall. Pyeongtaek Lake tour- ist complex has various facilities to enjoy water sports and arts. Korean traditional Sound Ground and Pyeongtaek Nongak Village The Pyeongtaek Lake tourist complex is a represen- tative sightseeing spot of Pyeongtaek Korean tra- ditional culture conservation such as Korean tra- ditional music, farmer’s music, and folk songs. The Korean traditional Sound Ground, Han- kook Soriteo, is a place where folk culture artists cultivate and pass on their talents. The place is equipped with an indoor performance hall (Ji Young-Hee Hall) and an outdoor performance hall (Pyeongtaek Nongak Village). The indoor performance hall is named after Ji Young-Hee, a famous Korean traditional musician and composer, who has worked on the modernization of Korean music. Pyeongtaek farmer’s music which is one of the Pyeongtaek Lake world's intangible heritage, Pyeongtaek folk song and Pyeongtaek turtle play are performed in the perfor- Art Museum mance hall. There are sound chairs that plays music in various plac- At Pyeongtaek Lake Art Museum, there are es of Pyeongtaek Lake complex, the chairs represent permanent exhibitions of various subjects the shape and sound that match the cultural themes of such as calligraphy and photo exhibition for Pyeongtaek. Haegeum-shaped sound chair plays the all year long. On the second floor, there is traditional music of Jee Young-hee. Sangmo-shaped also a multi-purpose hall where various cul- Water sports for pleasure chair, a hat for performing Korean traditional music, tural and artistic experience classes are held. plays Pyeongtaek farmer’s music and folk songs. A Various classes are held periodically for chil- Pyeongtaek Lake is famous for its beautiful scenery with pear-shaped chair, special products of Pyeongtaek, dren and adults to participate in Various blue lake and green grassland. It is a place where you can plays ‘Sunset’, Korea's most famous song for children. classes are held periodically for children and ride a bicycle or water sports enjoying the scenery. The song was written by Dong-Jin Lee, a local lyric adults to participate in art activities. Work- Pyeongtaek Lake provides bicycle and water sports gears writer in Pyeongtaek, admiring beautiful sunset scen- shops and small-scale performances by local rental services. It is also a hot place for water rafts such as ery over the rice field of Pyeongtaek. cultural artists are held throughout the year. yachts, windsurfing and paddle boarding. Duck boats >> Address : 147 Pyeongtaekho-gil, Hyunduk-myun, Pyeo- >> Address : 167 Pyeongtaekho-gil, Hyun- and motor boats are also available for rentals. ngtaek City duk-myun, Pyeongtaek City >> Address : 48 Pyeongtaekho-gil, Hyunduk-myun, Pyeong- >> Hours : Ji Young-Hee Korean Music Hall 10:00 ~ 17:00 >> Hours : 9: 00 ~ 18: 00 / Fee: Free of charge taek City (Lunch time 12:00 ~ 13:30) Page 2 May 23, 2018 Published by Pyeongtaek Cultural Newspaper for those serving in the Republic of Korea Chung, JongSoon (Sophia) Chief Executive Officer Lee, SangBae Publisher C.P: 010-5329-9122 Hong, JeongHee Editor Cho, SungNam Design Director Steve Chon ( 전상성 ) Head of Press C.P: 010-3511-2328 Advertisement Inquiry Main Phone: (031) 651-7211 Fax: (031) 651-7210 Location & Mailing Address 3rd Fl, #522, Gyonggi-daero, “2018 The Spring Fest” Pyongtaek City. The Korea Culture News Distribution Area: Reception USAG-Yongsan / USAG-Humphreys / OSAN Air Base and all other areas On the 19th, US Army Garrison Humphreys Commander Mueller held a reception to upon requested. celebrate <2018 The Spring Fest>. Over eighty people have attended for the reception Request and submit articles and including Sang-gyun Jeong - Vice Mayor of Pyeongtaek City, Tae-soo Kim - Chief of photos to The Korea Culture News Pyeongtaek Police, Su-woo Kim - Chairman of Industrial Send your stories and photos or Construction, Chang-mok Choi - Chairman of Korea-US request articles and information to Forum, Yeon-seo Bae - Union President of Paengseong [email protected] Nonghyup and Joo-yeon Baek - President of PTPI Pyeongtaek Chapter. 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If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print advertising from that source until the violation of the equal opportunity policy is corrected. 2018 The Spring Fest On the 19th, more than ten thousand people were gathered for <2018 The Spring Fest: Korea-US NOTICE Friendship Day> hosted by US Army Garrison Camp Humphreys. The event was open for the public, which We are receiving your held from 12 pm to 6 pm at the Independence Park in manuscripts the base of Camp Humphrey. The goal of this event The Korea Culture News is a biweekly was to promote friendship and mutual understanding information newspaper for those serving between Korea and US. There were various entertainment in the Republic of Korea. This newspaper programs and activities such as live concert, Korean will be produced with those who support traditional dance performance, magic shows, playing us. Feel free to send us your photos and stories or request any information and facilities for kids and more. Kyeong-won Kim, a articles you are interested in. resident of Paengseong-eup, said “Every year, the USFK provides such open event where we can all ▶Contents must include any of the following : gather and enjoy together which means a lot for an Korea-US interaction activity, Volunteer activity, Tourist attraction, Event, Festival, etc. international interaction. We hope that Pyeongtaek ▶Where to submit? Please contact us at the City will have more activities and events like this to get Public Relations Office of USAG Humphreys. along with each other.” x ▶Email submission : [email protected] ▶TEL : ☏ 031-651-7211~2 May 23, 2018 Advertisement Page 3 Page 4 May 23, 2018 Pyeongtaek International Foundation has held the 13th Korea-US Friendship Fest The day of reconciliation with attractions, foods and activities on 19th ~ 20th <13th Korea-US Friendship Fest> hosted by Gyeonggi Province and Pyeongtaek City and conducted by Pyeongtaek International Foundation and Paengseong Merchant Association was held on 19th and 20th in the region of Anjeong-ri, Pyeongtaek City. According to the foundation on 17th, they have prepared experiencing booth zone and food truck zone for residents and foreigners to enjoy together. In addition to this, they also had a variety of programs such as team of local arts and culture, club performance of Camp Humphreys, one of Korea’s best performance groups ‘Ulala Session’ and a hip-hop group ‘Rhythm Power’, which lead to the moment of reconciliation with various attractions, foods and activities. On the first day of the fest which was 19th, it was organized by association with <The Spring Fest> of Camp Humphreys. Eun-hee Myung, the director of Pyeongtaek International Foundation said, “The residents and USFK with family members will become closer as friends with respecting and taking care of each other with one heart through this fest, which will also lead this fest to serve as an opportunity for the local development.”x May 23, 2018 Advertisement Page 5 Page 6 May 23, 2018 Sapgyo Lake Park and Tourist Attraction Dangjin is located in the northernmost part which no longer serve their original functions. of Chungcheongnam-do Province. There is a Of these battleships, which had been strictly variety of fun things to do in Sapgyo Lake Park off limits to the public prior to being of Dangjin, which is 30 minutes away by car to decommissioned, one has been remodeled so get to Dangjin City from Pyeongtaek City. that general citizens can gain a glimpse into the At the Sapgyo Lake Park, Seohaedaegyo traditions and culture of the navy and marine Bridge and both of the Sapgyoho lake and corps as well as the weapons and equipment West Sea are at a glance. Seohaedaegyo Bridge, they use, and the other is on display as is so 7.31-km long bridge is the landmark of that a warship can be viewed in its original Dangjin.