The landmark Dongdaemun Design Park opens after 7 year construction.

The Dongdaemun Design Park (DDP) opened to the public for the first time yesterday. Admission to most exhibitions is free right now but will change to 8,000Won at the end of March. The spaceship-like structure was built for $451mil, was design by renowned architect Zaha Hadid, and was funded by the Seoul city government. The 85,000 sq. meter structure, located in Jongno Seoul, is home to an art hall, museums, a design lab, and a multipurpose culture center. While the area remains largely open until 5AM with it’s boutique shopping, nightlife, and street food, the DDP will remain open 24 hours. Official site.

동대문 – dong-dae-mun – East Large Gate

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Easy to Learn Korean 992 – Social common sense (part one).

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Avengers 2 to start shooting in Seoul on March 30.

Avengers2Here’s a graphic from the Korea Times detailing the Avengers 2 (Avengers: Age of Ultron) shooting schedule for Seoul. Filming will run March 30 to April 14 and Disney is tight lipped on which stars might be present. As part of a deal with the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism the movie studio will be refunded up to 30% of their spending costs. Filming will also take place in Johannesburg, Aosta Valley, London, and Burbank, CA. Continue reading

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Easy to Learn Korean 991 – Spring awakening.

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Easy to Learn Korean 990 – First rainfall of the year.

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Tuna vegetable porridge.

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참치 야채 죽 chamchi yachae juk – tuna vegetable porridge

Good food that’s easy on the stomach. I always ask for a little extra seaweed.

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