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WE ARE NOW in the fifth or sixth month of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, and for many of us, it feels like it’s never going to end.

At first we were eagerly awaiting the lifting of social distancing. Then when that happened, we were faced with the Itaewon cluster and clubs, bars and events were once again shut down. Now things are slowly starting to open up again, but the government still has strict guidelines in place for certain establishments.

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We are coming to terms with the fact that the pandemic isn’t going away anytime soon and plans that had been made for 2020 are going to have to change or be dropped completely. Lifestyle changes that were once thought of as temporary are now looking to be our new normal.

The constant back and forth between re-opening and shutting down will likely continue. For how long is anyone’s guess.

On top of that, we are witnessing a massive movement that is spreading around the world. People have had enough of racism and the othering of BIPOC, of police brutality.

Of turning on the news to see that another unarmed black person has been killed at the hands of an organization that claims it is there to protect us. In the last few weeks, we have watched as the U.S. has literally burned in the aftermath of the tragic homicide of George Floyd.

Millions have raised their voices and said, “Enough. Listen.”

The world is a mad, crazy place at the moment. But the important thing to remember is that we can get through it.

We will get through this. We can adapt and overcome. And one way is by coming together as a community. Supporting and standing up for each other in whatever way we can.

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IT TAKES A VILLAGE

Story EMMA KALKA Art Direction CESS RODRIGUEZ

As the coronavirus pandemic rolls into a fifth or sixth month, many communities around the country have been deeply affected by ever-changing circumstances. There is a lot of uncertainty in the air nowadays, as well as a lot of “hurry up and wait.”

However, many community groups have used the outbreak to think outside the box and come up with new and innovative ways to stay engaged and active. Whether it’s planning a charity drive to help those in need, holding a virtual spirit week at a school, hosting an online drag show or just using the time to perfect skills, this time has been challenging in a lot of ways that aren’t necessarily negative.

The following are 15 very different groups related to the expat community in Korea and the various ways they have coped with the COVID-19 pandemic and continued to thrive, even when strict social distancing made it difficult or impossible to meet in person.

The one thing they all have in common is a strong optimism that things will get better. And regardless of how long it takes to get through the outbreak - or even if COVID-19 never goes away completely - they intend to stick around and make the best of the situation.

It’ll take a lot more than just an outbreak to do them in.

There’s a saying that it takes a village to raise a child. Well, in Korea, it takes a community coming together to overcome a pandemic.

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BUSKERS AT PHILLIES OPEN MIC

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For regular open mic shows, COVID-19 has definitely hit hard. Events like Buskers held at Phillies in Haebangcheon, it’s been a case of hurry up and wait. Beyond the constant up and down in infection numbers which keeps people at home, the government’s constantly changing guidelines can keep shows up in the air before extending administrative orders at the last minute.

“We have been taking it week by week so far. We are trying to organize events for the future, but the ongoing coronavirus situation makes this somewhat difficult, especially on short notice,” said organizer Steven Manning.

He added that while he’s advertising the few events that have been able to take place, he’s been more active on the Buskers’ Instagram, Twitter and Facebook pages to try and stay connected to the community even if live events aren’t taking place. Buskers may be doing a virtual open mic in the near future as well, along with a few other things.

The pandemic has been difficult for not only Buskers, but many live venues in the area, Manning said. Most take it week by week and many are doing the best they can to support these places in any way they can so that they will still be there when COVID-19 dies down. Thankfully Buskers’ homebase Phillies has been doing okay.

“Considering how the musician and expat community here in Korea is always in a state of flux, change is always something that I have to factor in when planning for the future, not only with Buskers, but life in general,” Manning said. “I think that once the COVID-19 situation dies down in Korea, people will slowly start to come back out to shows and live venues.”

He remains optimistic, saying that even though people may initially be reluctant to come out to places where others gather, once everything looks like it’s back to normal, it will more or less return back to normal for the open mic scene. Though while some things might remain the same, others may have to change.

Regardless, Buskers isn’t going anywhere yet.

“We’re still here, and whenever you’re ready to come back out to shows or perform, we’ll be waiting for you,” Manning said.

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CAMARATA MUSIC

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While many a group have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, it probably hasn’t been quite as extreme as what music groups and choirs are facing.

“Camarata is probably, in all honesty, it's probably the most affected out of all the groups just because of the whole singing aspect,” said Ryan Goessl, executive director of Camarata Music. Studies have shown that droplets are one of the most transmissible ways a person can contract COVID-19 and singing certainly provides a lot of opportunities for droplets to pass around.

“So choirs have all been recommended to completely disband for the time being.

And they're saying, especially with choirs, that until there's either strong immunity or a vaccine or a cure, it's going to be difficult for choirs to get back together,” he continued.

According to Goessl, it’s quite possible that choirs will be one of the last groups to be able to get back together in person which is the sad and unfortunately reality of the situation. All of the choirs under Camarata have been unable to do anything for four months. It’s production of the musical “Into the Woods” has been postponed and then put on hold, and there is still a possibility it could be pushed back further from it’s current run set for September.

Everything depends on how things go with the outbreak.

In the meantime, Goesse says Camarata may shift its music focus to instrumental

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and potentially start up its string orchestra this fall, though even that will be difficult with social distancing and the government’s strict regulations.

Other plans include starting up music education classes. Rather than teaching singing, Goessl said Camarata is contemplating offering classes on music theory, music history, music appreciation, and how to listen to music.

The group is also actively seeking donations to keep its head above water.

Even though they aren’t meeting or doing concerts or events, there are still costs being incurred such as rent and salaries. Camarata Music offers a Friends and Founders program for donations that starts as low as 10,000 won a month and while some people have been generous, Goessl said they could use a lot more.

“There’s no amount too small,” he said.

Another approach Camarata is taking to stay active during this time is a virtual choir. While they can’t meet to rehearse or perform together as a group, they can work individually at home. In line with this, Goessl said they’ll send out music and parts and each person will record their part at home, then send it back in. The final product will have all the individual videos edited together to create one virtual choir.

“We're hoping to do that once a month for each choir. And hopefully that will help to generate some donations too,” Goessl said.

“But we're just trying to keep people active and talking and things like that. That's kind of how we're trying to stay afloat.”

The future of not only Camarata but choirs around the country really depends on how things here settle down, Goesse admitted. If it settles in a way where there is no vaccine and there’s a new normal, there will be a societal shift that will affect Camarata Music. He believes people are going to be more cautious and spacing is going to be more of an issue.

“That being said, if there is no vaccine or anything like that, we have to start thinking of other ways, whether it's socially distanced choirs,” he said. “But that's going to be very difficult to do with space being at a premium.”

However, if there is a vaccine or if the COVID virus fizzles out like SARS or MERS - an unlikely outcome, in his opinion - then there is a possibility Camarata could get back to normal in the next couple of years. But for the time being, this is the new normal at least for the next year.

He continued that he misses his Camarata family - he sees all members as his family. But he thinks that they will come out of this even stronger, though he admits that is him being optimistic.

“I'm confident that we will come out stronger than ever. I'm extremely depressed that I can see my choir members like I have been,” he said. “I'm missing them terribly and I can't wait until we all get back together again.”

CRASH LANDED

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While some community groups have struggled to stay active during the pandemic, others have found new ways to display their creativity and stay connected with the community. And in some cases, it has opened up a whole new world of possibilities.

Crash Landed has seen many of its regular Thursday night drag shows cancelled and its second Crash Ball postponed several times, as well as shows in Pyeongtaek and Suwan pushed back. However, the group hasn’t let that stop or slow it down.

The international drag community at large has been affected by the pandemic, leading to an influx of shows moving online. Crash Landed has joined this movement.

“We’ve been participating in these international online drag shows and have included other drag performers in Seoul in our performances for these shows as well,” the organizers said. “This has allowed us to continue being creative, involve the Seoul drag scene, and introduce our art to an international audience.”

Thankfully, it's been able to put on Thursday shows sporadically over the last month or so in between easing and strengthening of social distancing guidelines. However, the constantly changing government restrictions on entertainment facilities and mass gatherings still pop up here and there to put a kink in plans.

The organizers said that no one can predict what will happen for sure, but they hope the pandemic has reminded people of the importance and fun of going to live events and seeing friends in person.

“We hope that once things start picking back up, we will see a renewed enthusiasm in our live shows,” they said.

As for the effects the outbreak has had on the drag community as a whole around the world, Crash Landed says that it’s created a new digital drag scene with online drag shows.

“As drag artists have had to develop digital art skills, we think drag will become much more digital focused and digitally sophisticated,” they said.

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The inability to have public shows hasn’t slowed down the artists of Drag Drink Play.

While organizer Jaxter said not having a live audience is difficult, the group has been happy to adapt to online shows to protect everyone’s safety.

DDP has been hosting online shows, mostly through livestreams that show off another side of the queens and kings through Instagram live. Many include a few drag artists together getting ready; a behind-the-scene look that many may not usually see. These videos include local queens and kings as well as kings and queens from all over the world.

“We also talk to the audience during the livestream and it’s usually super fun,” Jaxter said. They’ve also been doing make-up challenges through the livestream with the drag artists where they pick a theme and then the audience can choose the winner, all while watching from the safety of their homes.

Regardless of how tough the outbreak has been, Jaxter says that it has allowed them to find new ways of creativity. And they intend to continue pushing forward in the future, whatever happens with the pandemic.

“Our plans are to continue to adapt and overcome. We must keep moving forward.

If we want to continue to uplift people and entertain, we can keep doing it through online shows,” Jaxter said.

With the government sticking to its distancing in daily life guidelines and entertainment establishments still under strict measures and protocols, it’s not yet known when events such as drag shows will be able to start up again regularly. But whenever that time comes, Jaxter said they think people love to go out and see live drag. When the outbreak finally dies out, they’ll be back.

However, it is difficult to know what sort of long lasting effects COVID-19 will have on the drag community as a whole, both here in Korea and abroad. It is by and large a scene that depends on people coming out and watching in person (not to mention, tipping the artists).

Many queens and kings depend on performing to pay the rent, bills and eat and online shows can only go so far.

But whatever happens in the future, DDP isn’t going anywhere.

“This is not final. You will always see us around. We do want everyone to continue to wash their hands and wear masks in public.

Stay safe!”

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DULWICH COLLEGE SEOUL

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While COVID-19 has wreaked havoc in all sorts of ways, Dulwich College Seoul has chosen to focus on the positives. The constantly changing environment has kept staff and faculty on their toes and flexible, which are skills the school believes will remain necessary for success in the future.

It has also driven teachers to master new technology that they will continue to incorporate into their classes.

Additionally, it has had a positive impact on the environment such as air quality for an example, according to Jane Smith, the head of the Primary School.

“I think our children will be more likely to see their own actions as having an impact on the world around them in the future,” she said. “We have been encouraging ‘teaspoons’ of change to reduce environmental impact and feel students know that small actions can see big change.”

The outbreak forced Dulwich College to close its campus from late February to mid-May, when it began to allow students back in phases. During the period the campus was closed, the school provided a “comprehensive online learning experience for all students (3-18 years)”, Smith said, which was appreciated by families. Some students initially returned to their home countries, then came back to Korea and were in quarantine, which meant Dulwich had to support learning in different time zones and different family circumstances.

“Our staff all remained in Seoul which helped us keep community spirit highlighted and our communication across teaching teams and with families really rigorous and timely,” Smith said.

The school already used three main learning platforms during normal weeks that became assets in online learning Tapestry, Seesaw and Google Classroom.

Utilizing these platforms, the school was able to create a learning strategy through consultation with its sister schools in Asia.

Students were able to easily access their teachers’ videos and learning tasks, complete activities online or upload photos and videos. The staff could then give feedback either in text or audio recordings. Dulwich then held twice-a-day and three-times-a-day live lessons through Google Meets, allowing students to join discussions and Q&A sessions.

In addition to online learning, Smith said the school adopted several other programs to help the community stay connected and feeling good such as online assemblies that reflected on current affairs and helped students make sense of their experiences; live help desk session for specific subjects and general well-being; Online Storytime for primary students; class pets on loan to families and featuring in videos and

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“One of our guiding principles at Dulwich is ‘pioneering spirit’ and our staff have truly been pioneers across online learning pedagogy in 2020,” Smith said.

“It’s been challenging for staff to work with their students in these new ways, but our teachers and TAs have all said that it’s been a great experience and that they have all become online learning experts over the past four months.”

When it came time to transition back into the classroom, Smith said they held online assemblies for each year group to introduce the changes the children could expect on campus with photos and a Q&A. A member of the Primary Leadership Team led each event and walked students through what would be the same and what would change in daily routines.

This included photos of their teachers in masks and the students had to guess the teacher. Each member of staff also wears a large pin of themselves smiling to hel students remember their smiling faces even when masks cover their faces, an idea they borrowed from the UK’s NHS. “Communication with parents has been vitally important during this period and not least for our return to school. We have held either weekly Class Parent Reps

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DULWICH COLLEGE SEOUL meetings or have surveyed our parents for their opinions on many aspects of learning online,” Smith said. “Parents have also had a direct line to the College leadership ensuring they get quick answers to their queries.”

The school’s pastoral team has also been reaching out to students that may need more support as well as to the community at large. It’s given presentations and has live video Help Desks to answer children’s questions and give support. This also includes workshops for parents which have helped families support their children during the unsettling times.

Smith said that overall the students and staff have handled everything so far well.

Dulwich has a close community and they work hard to continue to be a school where students come first. House Captains and the Student Council met online to talk through worries that students may have upon returning and the school made sure to address these worries.

The pastoral care taken during the online period has allowed for classes to reconnect face to face quickly, Smith continued, and staff has been careful to plan activities that help re-establish the children’s friendships and other schoolbased relationships.

Last week, our art department worked with all students to create a friendship chain to help us celebrate our return to campus and reflect on the recent past,” Smith said. “This was an important

psychological step for us all so we can move forward positively and openly.”

There have also been some “silver linings” in terms of student learning through the increased use of technology, such as increased confidence in presenting to a camera, improved responses to learning feedback from staff, increased student skill with technology, apps and different platforms and showing great kindness and support of others online.

Going forward, Smith said the school is hoping for the best but preparing for possible periods of uncertainty into the next school year and beyond. Dulwich knows it can offer students a world class online learning experience and though they hope to keep students in classes all the time, they know the staff is proficient in the tech and skilled at balancing different pedagogies.

She added that the new teachers are excited about coming to Seoul and the induction program for the next academic year is already underway. They also developed an online induction process to help make the 14-day quarantine as enjoyable and productive as possible.

Smith said Dulwich College Seoul anticipates that it may experience periods of online learning in the coming months if clusters of COVID-19 re-emerge. However with the expertise developed across the Dulwich family of schools, and continuing their pioneering tradition, they are ready for whatever the future brings.

ITAEWON GLOBAL VILLAGE CENTER Being in a foreign country during a pandemic can be difficult and scary. Expats are removed from family support systems.

Maybe they don’t speak the language that well. Things are constantly changing and it can be overwhelming to try and keep up. However, centers such as the Itaewon Global Village Center have been working tirelessly to not only adapt to the new work environment, but to also provide as much help as possible to the expat community.

Because of the outbreak, they have had to suspend most of their programs, but some have been moved online. In a normal month, they offer 10-12 programs such as cultural activities, volunteer activities, free legal consultations and walking tours. But for two months the center had to shut its doors, though at the time they thought it would only be a few weeks, much like during the MERS outbreak.

However, it was during this time that they decided to push through with online programs, according to Katherine Corteza.

But even with the opening of these programs, it’s been a bit hard for the staff.

“Personally, and I can say for Itaewon GVS staff as well, we miss the face-toface interactions with our students and participants. Normally we have around 6070 people visiting us every weekday, so it is quite sad to go to work in an almost empty workplace everyday.” Fortunately, with the online classes, Corteza said they have the opportunity to see their students and how everyone is doing.

Beyond classes, the center is still offering consultations over the phone and through email. And even before the outbreak Itaewon GVC has been translating emergency alerts into English. The service became even more important during the COVID-19 outbreak and they continue it today.

“Other than that, we also translate other information related to COVID-19 such as the contact tracing and epidemiological survey results of all the confirmed patients in Seoul,” she said. “This way, foreign residents in Seoul can be informed on what is happening around them, and also take preventive measures to overcome the outbreak.”

They have also been helping the Yongsan District Office with monitoring foreigners in self-quarantine and providing translation services.

Corteza said that the best thing the

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/ itaewonglobalvillage center can do for now is to continue to be useful to the foreign community. While the various events and programs they had planned throughout the year are important, it’s more important to stay safe and healthy, both physically and mentally.

“In the center, aside from doing preventive measures such as disinfecting our spaces, wearing masks, etc., we take time to listen to each other’s feelings to relieve anxiety. We learned how to slow down and focus on our health as well,” she said.

Beyond the programs, the center intends to continue being an information hub for foreigners where they can easily access policies, laws and more that impacts their lives in Korean.

Corteza said it is difficult to predict just how the outbreak will affect the foreign community in the future, though they know that some have felt the economic

burden whether through losing jobs, losing business or other ways. And while there is currently a drop in the number of foreigners coming to Korea, the center feels that ultimately the way the country has handled the outbreak will likely increase its positive image and potentially attract more international residents in the future.

“I am certain that most foreign residents here are grateful for the way the Korean government has been handling the crisis and this has a positive effect on the way they perceive the country as their second home,” she said.

Going forward, Corteza said that the Itaewon GVC wants to continue thanking the community for its support.

“It means a lot to us that you find our center helpful and informative. We hope that we can continue serving you. Please keep safe. We can do this together. We’ll see you soon!”

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SEOUL CITY IMPROV

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When the world has gone mad, sometimes you just need a really good laugh. And even with the ongoing pandemic, Seoul City Improv - the longestrunning English language improv comedy troupe in Korea - is doing what it can to keep the laughs rolling in.

The COVID-19 outbreak caused the group to hit the brakes hard. All of its activities at the Korea Improv Theater are in-person, so they had to follow the government’s social distancing guidelines from the beginning. James Chung said it forced them to postpone or cancel the rest of their activities including open sessions and courses.

“We had had a lot of forward momentum with promising up-and-coming talent and strong audience attendance, but that had to be put on hold for the foreseeable future,” Chung said.

Luckily, the group was able to adapt.

@SeoulCityImprov @seoulcityimprovsci /SeoulCityImprov

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Seeing comedians in the U.S. who had already moved to online platforms, Seoul City Improv decided to use Zoom to continue doing comedy while practicing social distancing.

“This was great as it allowed us to connect with current and former members that were located around the world, including Russia, Canada and the USA,” Chung said.

However the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic has made it difficult for the group to make long-term plans, Chung admitted. While they were able to quietly do a soft reopen of the Sunday open sessions (possibly one of the first improv groups in the world able to gather post-pandemic), Chung said that how long they’ll be able to continue and whether they will be able to actively promote sessions again will depend on how the situation unfolds in the coming months.

In the meantime, they’ve been sure to follow all of the district offices guidelines for social distancing and contact tracing and believe they’ll have to keep these measures for the foreseeable future.

“It’s uncertain when we will be able to host another show or hold our classes again, but when that happens, it might require seats to be spaced out, masks to be on and temperatures taken,” he said.

The group anticipates that numbers will be low until global tourism recovers since a fair amount of the audience and guest performers come to Korea as tourists. And Chung said it’s hard to know if or when the pandemic will die down or if there will be a second or third wave that pushes everything back further.

Chung added that while the Korean government’s response to the pandemic gives them a glimmer of hope that Seoul City Improv will be able to continue operating and ease into a true postpandemic schedule, they will move forward carefully with the health and safety of the group in mind.

But regardless, Chung said Seoul City Improv has been lucky that its community members have been safe and healthy so far.

“I know we’ve had countless people who are anxious to get back into doing and seeing comedy in Seoul and we hope this pandemic has given us a chance to energize for the future as we carefully and methodically open things back up,” he said.

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With professional leagues postponing or even cancelling their seasons, it’s no surprise that community sports would take a hit as well. Some clubs are venturing back into practice, but with the constantly changing outbreak, others are still waiting patiently to pick it up again.

One such group is Gaelic football team Seoul Gaels. Member Brian Keane said with the outbreak, they’ve had to put a halt on all practices and tournaments, though have moved some activities online and encouraged members to stay healthy and safe.

Coaches have set fitness challenges for

club members to follow; they’ve collect old sports clothes to donate to Angel House, an orphanage for the physically disabled; they’ve launched games through Kakao such as matching members to their baby photos as well as Mafia; taken part in online quizzes with Gaelic sports clubs around Asia; and currently they are doing a “Seoul Gaels Weekly Challenge” where members who are participating are divided into teams and set weekly challenges.

“We are always thinking of new ways to engage our club members while this virus affects Korea,” Keane said.

He added that it’s extremely difficult to plan for the rest of the year given the fluid nature of the situation, but they are monitoring the safety recommendations issue by the government and hope to return to training later in the year. When they do go back, Keane assures that they will take all necessary precautions to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort.

Keane said that Korea has dealt with the crisis extremely well and once it passes, any future pandemics will be met with a similar response. As such, he thinks they can expect to stop club activities again in the future.

“It will probably become a feature of life in Korea that sport has to ‘pause’ for a few months every couple of years,” he said.

However, on the positive side of things, he believes that because of the outbreak people will appreciate the value of community sports more than they used to.

“At the moment lots of people are saying to us, ‘I really miss football. I want to go back to training,’” he said. “Paradoxically, this crisis could lead to an increase in participation in community sports once we’re able to play again.”

Though on the flip side, it could mean that less people are willing or able to travel to other cities or countries for tournaments.

He said this would be a real shame as tournaments are when most people come together to take part in sports. (And are the most fun, if you ask him.)

Regardless, Keane said that Seoul Gaels is still here and they are working behind the scenes to bring training back as soon as possible.

“And when training does return, you should come out and join us. We can’t wait to get back training after the long break,” he said. “It’s going to be amazing! Absence makes the heart grow fonder, after all.”

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How does one do theater during a pandemic? Well, you don’t, unfortunately.

Though local non-profit community theater group Seoul Players remains optimistic about the future, despite disappointment in how things have gone down in the recent past.

Due to the government’s strict social distancing campaign that lasted until May and then further extensive guidelines for entertainment facilities that continue, the group was forced to postpone and then cancel its mainstage production that was initially scheduled for April.

“We were planning on debuting a new show from America directed by Toni Timmons,” said artistic and technical

SEOUL PLAYERS director Brian Peterson. “Right now it just can’t happen. I am so sad based on the amazing and hard work I saw the cast and crew putting into this production.”

The show - “THE IMPRACTICALITY OF MODERN-DAY MASTODONS” by Rachel Teagle, was in an amazing place when Peterson went to visit the U.S. in January.

And then the outbreak hit and everything was put on hold.

“Going forward, we have to see what happens. How will society respond in the coming months? That will help us decide what to do and where to focus or refocus our efforts,” Peterson said. He added Seoul Players’ work and shows need to be seen in person and that it doesn’t work via Patreon

or video subscription service. “We make theatre together and it needs to be seen together.”

But as they say - the show must go on.

At the moment, Seoul Players is intending to go forward with its annual 10 Minute Play Festival, which typically takes place in November. This year is the 10-year anniversary of the event, making it even more important to push forward with.

“I hope we will be at a place as a country where we can join together in a theatre and watch our friends perform and create and have fun,” Peterson said. “Of course we will monitor the situation and adjust accordingly. Ultimately we want our audiences and our friends to stay safe.”

@SeoulPlayers @seoulplayers /SeoulPlayers

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@sis_tigers /SeoulInternationalSchool

COVID-19 turned life upside down for everyone, but probably more so for parents and students. Worried about mass infections, many schools chose to postpone the opening of the semester and when they did start up classes again, they were done online. Now most of the country’s public and private schools are open and students are back in the classroom.

Seoul International School was quick to launch an innovative online learning platform for its students. The school already had contingency plans in place, anticipating the worst case scenario which allowed it to initiate distance learning almost immediately. Because of this, the school resumed classes without missing any days in the school year.

In addition to introducing a distance learning platform, SIS was able to launch several innovative programs and events that helped students keep engaged. The high school music band class presented the “Virtual Music Band Project” and coordinated a performance involving 34

students in 34 locations. The SIS Choir also shared videos of students singing, which have garnered some online buzz as well.

In April, the SIS library started the DriveThrough Library that allowed students and parents to reserve books online, then pick up and drop off the books with minimal contact at the school gate. The returning books were sanitized and put in a two-week quarantine before returning to the shelves or loaned out again. About 2,260 books were checked out through this service.

Along with this, the school hosted eight virtual author visits from May 11-27, inviting the likes of Amy Sarig King, author of Me and Marvin Gardens; Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Girl Who Could Not Dream; and Katherin Rundell, author of The Wolf Wilder. The visits involved Q&A with students as well as talks from the authors.

In an attempt to keep things as normal as possible, SIS continued its bi-weekly Friday Tiger Spirit Day, where students wore school shirts or colors.

The elementary school then held a Virtual

Spirit Week that had a special theme every day that students were encouraged to participate in - Mismatch Monday, Animal Tuesday, Shout-Out Wednesday, Minion Thursday and Comfy Friday.

Though the school has done as much as it can to help students and parents adjust, it hasn’t always been easy.

“The COVID-19 crisis has been an unprecedented emergency for the entire school community. Students and teachers had to face the frustration of a semester with no campus classes, field trips, concerts or events,” the school said. “But SIS pulled through as a community.”

The school communicated clear precautions and guidelines to all parties in a timely fashion that helped build a foundation to navigate through uncertain times. An emergency task force team was created as soon as the campus closed to fully support distance learning as well as to draft a crisis manual and communications for the school community with the help of health care experts. The task force is already hard at work preparing for

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students’ return to campus, though they will continue with distance learning until the end of this semester.

Faculty have risen to the challenge of this semester with innovative experiments and new academic procedures. Rather than trips and events, they redesigned the experience to take place online with Zoom performances and other programs like the Drive-Through Library and Virtual Spirit Week.

“Our faculty strived to ensure that our students’ quality of learning does not suffer and our students community remains connected,” the school said. “The most important foundation to the success of SIS’ distance learning has been our parents who showed their appreciation of the school’s efforts by proactively participating in supervising and supporting our students.”

Together, the school continues, SIS overcame the worldwide crisis with grace and adaptability that really showed off its T.I.G.E.R. values and quality education.

Going forward, SIS said it will be spending the next few weeks preparing for the arrival of new teachers from overseas and contemplating the restrictions it will be under as the outbreak continues. It will prepare for the safest return to the classroom and come up with contingency plans for all possible situations that could arise in the upcoming school year.

The outbreak will undoubtedly affect how the school acts in many ways, specifically how it deals with microbles, illness and how it reacts to a student getting sick. The school said it will likely react more quickly to clean and disinfect as well as become more sanitary with practices and routines.

“Unfortunately, we may become more distant or ‘germaphobic.’ Social distancing might be here to stay.”

As for how this may affect international schools around the globe, SIS said they might be faced with declining enrollment as more businesses find ways for employees to work within their home countries.

However, in the long term, it believes international schools will benefit from all that has been learned by students and teachers from having classes at a distance.

“Students will have acquired new tools that will enable them to be even more effective workers as they journey out into the world.”

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@StandUpSeoul @standupseoul /standupseoul

They say laughter is the best medicine, and perhaps it’s just what the doctor has ordered for the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. At least according to Stand Up Seoul.

“We think that now more than ever, the world needs laughter,” said organizer Prince John.

The group was hard hit by the pandemic, like many other live performance groups.

They were unable to do shows and their favorite bars were unable to accommodate them.

“But the worst way I feel that COVID has affected us is that our close-knit group isn’t able to hang out with each other,” John said. “Many of the comedians in Stand Up Seoul are teachers and they’ve been forbidden from going to Itaewon, Hongdae, Gangnam or any other crowded area. It sucks and feels like you can’t see your family even though they’re in the same city.”

However, John said there has been a silver lining. The outbreak has pushed the group to be more creative and allowed the comedians more time to think about their material and improve their writing.

The group has done a number of things to adjust during the times of Corona they’ve gone out of Seoul for shows and even tried online gigs, though John says that it doesn’t feel right. (“Comedy is as much about the audience as it is about the entertainers.”)

An unexpected upside to being unable to perform so freely, according to John, is that it has helped Stand Up Seoul

look further into the future than initially expected which has really increased its drive and passion for comedy. They have a number of shows planned all over Korea and are planning to grow their online presence and start a sketch comedy show.

Over the long term, John believes that the outbreak will have a positive effect on performing arts.

“Because people have been restricted for so long. The freedom of finally being able to go out will definitely drive people to live performances. I think people will want to enjoy those unique moments more,” he said. “Also, I’m hoping people will always continue taking precautions. Viruses or not, we should all be washing our hands, using sanitizer and upholding our hygiene standards.”

He added that he thinks Stand Up Seoul may see more people than before just because it is a friendly alternative to going out and partying and clubbing. While still a bit unknown in Korea, the word is spreading about stand-up comedy.

Beyond that, he said that Stand Up Seoul only wants to thank its supporters.

He said that it is tough trying to make it as an artist, especially in something like comedy.

“But, having people that support you and understand the struggle makes every bomb, every heckle, every bad performance worth it. Please keep it up, everything that everyone does helps raise the community,” he said. “Without everyone, there is no community, there is no Stand Up Seoul.”

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While the pandemic has put a stop to performances and large gatherings of people all over the country, it has not put a damper on work for local community theater group The Collective.

On the contrary, the group is spending this time hard at work behind the scenes.

“We haven’t gone away because to lose the power of storytelling, especially at a time like this, is akin to being erased,” the group said. “The Collective was birthed out of a need to shape our narratives with our perspectives, and we will be ready to share them when it is safe for us all to gather again.”

And while no one could have predicted the kind of changes that have been brought about by the pandemic, which The Collective calls “unprecedented and unequaled in our lifetime,” they have learned to adapt as they go.

They say that their work continues even amidst an outbreak. They are reading scripts, holding board meetings and doing the “often invisible background work that forms the foundation of any artistic production.”

“Art is not a linear process and we embrace that notion. We’re asking ourselves and each other: What stories do we want to tell, here in this moment, and how?,” The Collective said. “We are imagining, planting seeds.”

This includes sitting in on a university drama class taught by a board member, and using it as an opportunity to engage with and support the students in the creative challenges that a pandemic brings.

“We are inspired and uplifted by our community members striving to offer creative, healing, and pleasurable virtual spaces during this time.”

However, even though they are keeping busy, it is different from what The Collective had initially planned to do this year. Initially, the goal for 2020 was expansion. They added a new board member - Mallory Dowd - and were planning to add more events on top of their arts festival and mainstage production. But - as with so many other performing arts groups - COVID-19 brought these plans to a standstill.

Due to the outbreak, The Collective decided to take a breather and put extra work into planning next year’s season, though they do hope to put on an arts festival later in the year.

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@discover_thecollective /discoverthecollective

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The group says that a new consciousness has also emerged, and this shift is a product of not only the viral pandemic, but also of the “destructive enemy” that is racism.

“The fact that people around the entire world are choosing to stand against this ideological enemy despite their vulnerability to a biological one speaks to a truth we have to honor. And we will,” they said.

The group continued that viruses like this may continue to stick around as new ones emerge, often keeping people at home.

While some may think that live theater is dead and new tech tries to compensate for the current lack of immediacy between the artist and the audience, The Collective said people must realize that art, in general, has struggled for relevancy and viability for thousands of years.

“The Collective will examine new paths forward and always with an eye toward that

direct physical connection that we value so much,” they said.

From the beginning, the group’s mission has been to provide BIPOC a place to thrive, lead and feel safe enough in order to explore themselves and their craft, the group said, without the everyday burdens of white patriarchal determining who or what they can be.

“As we are unable to work on our events season this year, we have diverted all of our efforts into being there for our black brothers and sisters. We are LISTENING, loving, caring and supporting, and we urge the rest of our community to do the same,” The Collective said. “Going forward, we hope to be a safe haven for many more BIPOC artists wanting to find a healing space for performance art.”

The Collective board members are Kim Schroeder, Alameen, Ray Salcedo, Allyson Saval, and Mallory Dowd.

THE STUDIO HBC Even though it is technically not fully open to the public, Haebangcheon’s latest live performance venue is still facing the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Previously the Camarata Music studio, The Studio HBC was set to open in May with a full blow-out that included bands, drinks and fun. However, the Itaewon cluster put a stop to that as all concert venues, clubs and such were told to cancel events, shut down and implement strict quarantine guidelines when they did reopen. So the Grand Opening was pushed to June 13, but then postponed yet again after the government announced strict guidelines would extend to June 14.

As of now, the future of when a Grand Opening is actually happening is still hazy, though it’s director is eager to get things off the ground.

Though it was once Camarata’s studio, director Ryan Goessl is clear to point out that The Studio HBC - or simply The Studio is completely separate. And it’s much more than just a live club. The way Goessl puts it, it is a live performance venue created specifically for the artistic and performing arts community in Seoul - both expats and Koreans.

“Whether it’s music, whether it’s dance, whether it’s drag or burlesque or comedy or everything. It’s a home for all those artists,” he said. “We're putting performance as the first and foremost important thing.”

Of course there is a bar and food, but rather than focusing on bringing in people to support the bar or make money by selling drinks, the emphasis is on bringing people in for a great performance. The Studio just so happens to have a bar (which does help with being able to host performances).

“It will always have a performer’s interest first,” Goessl said.

The Studio HBC is currently planning to have a soft opening in June, with a larger, grander opening set for sometime this fall. In the meantime, the idea behind the soft opening is that The Studio will bring in one band or have one performance event, and the audience will be allowed in by appointment only. Meaning it will likely only be friends of the performers or people who can be vetted in advance by the venue.

This will aid in minimizing exposure as well as keeping strict control over the amount of people allowed inside during an event. Goessl said they are intending to do

this once or twice a week and once things settle down, they will increase the frequency of events to Thursday to Sunday as initially planned.

Goessl assured that The Studio would follow all government guidelines and social distance as much as they can. This includes temp checks at the door and using the government-mandated QR code registry The venue will hopefully help keep the already tight performing arts community close and get it through this difficult time.

“There's a lot of love and respect and friendship that transcends any other community, in my opinion. I think everybody has everybody else's best interests at heart,” Goessl said.

“Bottom line is, it's difficult for everybody - not just for us, but for all the other groups as well - but with... The Studio, there's still a home for everybody to come on in and do their thing. And if they're just looking for support or a shoulder to cry on, so to speak, that's what we're here for.”

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The pandemic, while throwing a wrench in a lot of events and business plans, has had some interesting effects on some small businesses. At first glance, it created obstacles for Vineworks, which bases its business on interactive events such as public wine tasting. However founder and CEO of Vineworks Ian Ashworth said that it pushed them to think outside the box.

“When you have government issued decrees to stay at home and not socialize and your very business is about getting out and exploring wine in a social and interactive context - well, let's say it wasn’t the easiest of starts to the year,” Ashworth said.

However, he quickly added that Vineworks was lucky. It has a multicultural customer base and offers retail and events, making it possible to adjust to what customers needed. They shifted emphasis away from daily wine tastings and social gatherings at the heart of the Vineworks concept and moved towards retail and themed wine boxes for people to explore while social distancing.

They were also able to keep cash coming in through its vegetarian-friendly catering and food delivery service. As a restaurant, Vineworks was able to stay open, separating its normal shared eating experience and providing smaller, more bespoke tasting

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experiences for smaller groups.

“From a personal perspective, it also allowed me to enjoy better bonds with customers and reminded me of the fun of Vineworks wine adventures,” Ashworth said.

During this time, Ashworth said they noticed that people were far more comfortable with private events over public, so during the summer Vineworks will begin offering private advance bookings of ten or more people a complimentary box of wines.

They’ve also designed a series of set wine testings and packages for groups of four and more, meaning guests can tailor their wine exploration to their needs, levels and friends.

Vinework also intends to continue public events, especially the Grapes of Wrath weekly wine fights and barbecue, but will shift slightly more to private bookings.

“We are also doing a few more fun food events and working closer with other friendly businesses on special offerings. Seoul is a wonderful rapidly expanding marketplace to be exploring wine and food, I don't think the pandemic will change that,” he said.

Even though there is still uncertainty over how the pandemic will affect society going forward, Ashworth said that at the end of the day, we all have to eat, most love a bit of a tipple and humans are inherently social

animals. So whatever comes out of the upcoming months Vineworks will continue to try and satisfy all three things at once just with an appropriate amount of caution and proportionate care.

Additionally, he believes that small businesses can be the best placed to adapt to sudden changes in the business environment, such as a pandemic. There are few labor shackles and from his perspective, he was keen to work extra hours where needed to keep the business alive.

“Every quarter there is a life threatening challenge to a small business, and as you mature you learn to be flexible, lean into the wind and roll up your sleeves to do what you have to do. Every cloud has a silver lining and this experience has allowed us to find our strengths, cut some dead heads and generally spring clean,” he said.

Ashworth thanks the foreign community in Korea for its fantastic support and well wishes. Without customers there is no business and Vineworks looks forward to paying back some of the support over the summer.

“Even though most of us will still be grounded here, each daily tasting will be exploring far off wine world destinations.

Come travel the wine world from our rooftop in Sangsu,” he said.

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SPEAKING "He was not the first Black American to be a victim of unnecessary force at the hands of the police...

But he should be the last."

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n June 6, beginning at 12 p.m., Black people and allies across Korea participated in a virtual demonstration.

They held signs and/or wore black shirts and masks that proclaim “Black Lives Matter Korea” and they posted their photos on SNS shared with hashtags in both languages. Participants were asked to continue to post pictures all week to keep the BLM posts trending.

This virtual demonstration was the original brainchild of EJ Asare and Toni Creshell who decided to approach Jason V. Holmes, the owner of a small business that produces logo- printed mugs and t-shirts in Songtan (https://songtanmugs.com/).

Working together they came up with three simple designs for t-shirts and a design for a face mask. These would have both Korean and English writing.

Quickly, other friends, LaKandra, Terra, Patrick, Alexandria, Mel and Kami,

prominent voices in the Black community in Korea, came on board.

This was not the first Black Lives Matter event held in Korea, but it came as a response to the current issues in America.

On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer who pinned him to the ground and kneeled on his neck for nine minutes despite Floyd saying he couldn’t breathe, calling for his mother, crying and eventually passing out. Floyd died of his injuries that day.

As Melissa A Watkins said in her commentary, “He was not the first Black American to be a victim of unnecessary force at the hands of the police [...] But he should be the last.”

To paraphrase the organisers as to why they, as expats overseas, wanted to run this virtual demonstration was because

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OUT even though they are here they still fear on a daily basis, not just in this current time, for their friends and family back home who live in fear of violence from racism and the knowledge that they would get an unjust response from the government.

This is their way of showing support from afar and also to use the channels they have available to raise awareness.

The organisers had no idea how this virtual demonstration would take off and how it would spark something in those participating. This was not just limited to Black Americans, or even just Americans, but rather people from all different countries and nationalities stepping up to make themselves heard.

As Jason says, “ I think people know and feel that when we say “Black Lives Matter” we are addressing the wrongdoings to Black women, men, and children and [..] we are calling for us to come together as

Expats and Koreans hold virtual demonstration for Black Lives Matter Story CHANTAL TERBLANCHE

a community and uplift each other to a higher level.”

We asked some of the participants why they chose to participate: • “I couldn’t stay silent any longer.”

(Michelle, USA) • “I cannot physically join the protests in my hometown of Minneapolis, but I can participate in the Black-led [demonstration] here.” (Marion, USA) • “Though I’m not American, I recognize that there is a great injustice that BIPOC are suffering, both in the States, my home country, and here in Korea, as well as elsewhere. This was just me adding my voice to the chorus demanding change and justice.”

(Stephan, South Africa) • “Because I feel that a lack of speaking up is another thing that perpetuates racism.” (Tahni, USA)

• “Being in Korea, I have had a chance to feel like the “other”. I recognize that it’s not to the degree of black expats but it gave me a new racial perspective on silent oppression outside of male oppression and LGBTQ oppression.” (Angel, Canada) • “I hate racism and as a black person I know the pain of being treated like a subhuman.” (Thembinkosi, South Africa) • “In solidarity with those at home and to spread awareness to those here who are unfamiliar with the situation.” (Autumn, USA) • “This will be the most important movement of our lifetime, and if we get it right- if we don't get tired, if we don't quit- this could forge massive change not only in the United States, but all over the world.” (Jennifer, USA) ▶

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• “I support the BLM movement because I’m a black woman. My family is black, my friends are black and my children will be black. I don’t want them to experience the fear and humiliation that we have felt day-to-day because of a country whose foundational laws were laid without us in mind, and have since that foundation not been adapted to include or protect us. I don’t want to be afraid all the time. I want to see and be a part of the change we deserve. This virtual protest was the first opportunity I was presented with to support BLM from abroad and I’m grateful to the organizers and happy to have been a part of it. “ (Jenai, USA) • “For justice” (June, South Korea) • “I want to see justice. I want to see change. I want black people to feel safe, loved, and valued. The murders and abuse needs to stop!” (Laras, Puerto Rico) This virtual demonstration was not just about people speaking up but also with the sales of the t-shirts and masks the organisers were able to donate $1,250 towards the “Know your Rights Camp” whose mission statement is “to advance the liberation and well-being of Black and Brown communities through

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education, self-empowerment, massmobilization and the creation of new systems that elevate the next generation of change leaders.” (https://www. knowyourrightscamp.com/) This virtual demonstration will continue daily to make sure the BLM posts stay trending until another, larger demonstration on June 19th, which is Juneteeth or Black American Independence Day. To get more information about this and to join in and make yourself heard please join the Facebook Group, “Black Lives Matter 2020 South Korea.” Here you will also be able to read the full transcript of Melissa’s commentary which delivers an in-depth account of the importance of Black Lives Matter in Korea.

I think people know and feel that when we say “Black Lives Matter” we are addressing the wrongdoings to Black women, men, and children and [..] we are calling for us to come together as a community and uplift each other to a higher level.

Jason V. Holmes, owner of Songtan Mugs

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SEMI-PERMANENT BEAUTY Treatments to Simplify Your Daily Life

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ne of the recent beauty trends achieving ever so growing attention is semipermanent beauty treatments. The why is quite clear as anything that simplifies our lives and makes us look better has become almost a must in today's society.

The increasing interest in these treatments came along a couple of years ago with the popularization of eyebrow microblading.

Creating the illusion of fuller and more defined brows was just the beginning which has been followed up with many new trends resolving different beauty concerns to satisfy the hard to please savvy consumers. From microblading to filling bald spots, natural eyeliners, treatments enhancing lip shape and colors and now one of the latest and more natural approaches, lamination.

Seoul never takes beauty for granted that is why at Groove Korea we wanted to do an in-depth search to find some of the best spots to get these kinds of treatments. After much research looking among the unlimited amount of options not only in terms of spots but also treatments, these were the locations I picked and my experiences while visiting them. â–ś

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Lip Blush: What is it?

Lip blush is a treatment targeted to enhance the shape and color of the lips. A less drastic approach to fillers in which through a semipermanent cosmetic tattoo we can give the illusion of fuller lips.

Giving similar results to what we can achieve with regular lip makeup with the big difference that this is something that we already wake up with. Something that lasts through the night, food, water, or anything you might want to do.

Lip blush delivers what I would call a “your lips but better look�.

A simple way to add color, balance, and definition not only to your lips but the overall look of your face.

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The Treatment The lip blush treatment takes about one hour and a half to two hours and that is including the 40 minutes that you will need with the anesthetic cream.

The process itself once the area is numb is not painful but it could be a bit less comfortable for someone with lower pain tolerance. For me it was quite painless especially since the artist, Jenny, was very gentle and professional.

The consultation started with Jenny asking me about my lip concerns and desired color and after evaluating everything she expressed her professional opinion. We agreed to go for a natural color and look that would enhance the slight asymmetry I had while giving the lips a more vivacious color.

For after care you should not apply any lip color for three weeks until the lip color is completely set. You are also recommended to not use anything rough on your lips and hydrate them often. Lips will start to slightly peel a couple of days after treatment but besides that and slight swelling, the day of, the healing

process was a total breeze. Once you are fully healed after 3-4 weeks you can get a retouch to fix the color in any area that you might want to slightly improve. And after that your lip blush will last for about 3 years.

In my case the results came out pretty natural just as I wanted and I will soon be doing the retouch session to fix the areas of my lips, like an old scar that I have, that have not gotten the color as nicely. Overall it is a treatment that I highly recommend if you are looking for a natural your lips but prettier look, especially if your lip color seems to have slightly whitened or faded due to the sun and other external conditions.

The Artist The Artist, Shin Jenny was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and gentle.

If you wish to get an appointment with her besides lip blush she also offers other treatments like semi-permanent eyeliner, hairline and eyebrow microblading, eyelash extensions, and brow and eyelash perms or laminations.

Jenny Shin The price for the lip blush treatment is 350,000 won and that is including a retouch if needed. You can make appointments with Jenny over Instagram (@rocy_jenny) or Kakao (rocyeh). She is located in Apgujeong, Gangnam and if you do not speak Korean you can communicate with her in English, she says that she understands better than she speaks but from my experience, while writing with her and explaining what I wanted you will have no troubles.

“I started about 5 years ago because since I was young I always loved everything related to beauty. Now what I love more is when both I and the client are satisfied with the result because I like to imagine my clients being very happy every time they look at themselves in the mirror.” ▶

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Microblading: What is it?

Microblading is a semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo that opposite to previous beauty tattooing techniques emulates the look of hair almost to perfection. Microblading started as we previously mentioned with the brows, targeting in a very aesthetically pleasing manner not only those with very sparse brows but also those wanting to improve their shape or symmetry.

Nowadays microblading has extended to many other areas like beards, bald spots, and as in this particular case, the hairline area.

Hairline microblading is generally used for those who have either a receding hairline or those simply not fully happy with the shape of theirs. Done by hand with a special needle and combining ink coloring to achieve your perfect color match, hairline tattoos emulate your hair in very natural manner to provide a fuller and more symmetric hairline.

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K-TRENDS : BEAUTY The Treatment Once again this treatment takes about one hour and a half to two hours including the application of the numbing cream and it is also quite painless once the numbing cream has started working.

Hwang Ji Hyeon, the artist that I chose among many and after doing much research, due to the amazing results on her previous hairline work, was extremely sweet and talented.

Even when she did not speak English she was very patient and did her best to understand and communicate with me although my Korean is limited. She also explained that nowadays she seems to be getting an increasing amount of foreign customers and that even when they do not always speak Korean they always manage to communicate well to get their treatments.

I had been looking for a good hairline artist since due to the shape of my hairline at times when I put my hair up I have slight indentations on the sides where I part my hair. And while evaluating my case she shaped my hairline in a way that will look pretty and natural even when wearing my hair up. I must also say that she managed to achieve my exact hair color although I have a much lighter hair tone than most Koreans, which not only had me very pleased but also means that she has a wide range of colors to target different hair tones.

This is another treatment that I highly recommend if you tend to use shading or powders to conceal this area, or simply if you want to cover up any bald spots.

I highly value things that look natural and can go unnoticed and she achieved extremely natural hair-like lines that you can hardly distinguish among my real hair. Even from up close.

For good healing she advises not to touch the area in a rough manner for at least 3 days and to not shampoo the day after. Results last about a year and a half on average and just like with eyebrows you can do a retouch to improve results.

The Artist Hwang Ji Hyeon used to work at a company but was not really happy, so she decided to be brave and go for a drastic change in her life. She always liked two things: manual and artsy things, and beauty. Following that interest she decided

to get training and started her own beauty salon in 2018 with her boyfriend who is a tattooer (won_tattooer).

When I asked her how she learned to do hairline tattoos so well she mentioned that her boyfriend taught her many techniques to have better results and that is one of the keys why her work with microblading is so good. Both have very good linework so if you are looking for thin line tattooists you might also want to have a look at his work (won_tattooer).

Besides microblading she also does treatments like semi-permanent eyeliner, eyelash extensions, and brow and eyelash perms/laminations. If you are interested in any of these treatments you can contact

her through Instagram (damda_beauty) or use the link on her feed to make an appointment, the same for her tattooist boyfriend (won_tattooer). They do not speak English but they are both extremely sweet and accommodating. An extra reason to go is their adorable puppy, Bori, that stays with them at the store.

The cost of the hairline microblading, when paid with card, is 300,000 won, but you can get a 10% discount (270,000) if you pay in cash. This price is based on a 5cm x 5cm area and it includes a free retouch. â–ś

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EYEBROWS AND EYELASHES WITH PARK SOO JIN

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Lamination: What is it?

Lamination or perm as it is sometimes called in Korean is basically just that, a treatment that perms and adds consistency to the hair in both eyebrows or eyelashes to give them a fuller look. The hair is straightened and then coated with products that make the hair more manageable, more voluminous looking and even shinier.

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Lamination is a great alternative for those that want to skip on microblading or extensions and still get a more defined look. The whole process is achieved using different chemical solutions to straighten, coat, and rehydrate the hair which will help eyebrows or eyelashes to stay lifted and in place and give them a fluffier denser look. There is no downtime and results last for about 6 weeks to 3 months.

It is important to know that you want to go to the right place as if you go to a place where they use good quality products with continual lamination treatments you can manage to make eyelashes and eyebrows tamer and even healthier overtime.

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Makeup and no treatment Vs Eyebrow lamination and eyelash extensions but no makeup

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The Treatment When I went to see brow and lash artist Park Soo Jin, I only had eyebrow lamination in mind but after learning that she is known to be the queen of eyelash extensions I had to try the extensions. Just as I always do I asked her to please keep it very natural, pretty but natural is my motto with all these things which she delivered beyond expectations.

I never thought I could be a fan of any sort of extensions. But after seeing the results I got even when I would still stick to lamination for the day to day I would not mind repeating the extensions for special occasions. I already have lengthy eyelashes and full brows but the result of the wellgroomed brows with the extensions was wonderful, I hardly put on any makeup the following weeks after doing the treatment.

For lamination your eyebrows are first washed with eyebrow soap, yes there is such a thing as eyebrow soap. And then the different solutions and shaping techniques are applied to reach the desired fluffy and feathery look that everyone in the beauty community is nowadays pinning for. For the extensions she carefully selected different lengths and shapes of extensions and placed them to make my eyelashes look fuller, finishing it all with an eyelash nebulizer to prevent any eye irritation and guaranteeing a good hold.

Both treatments took about one hour and forty-five minutes and even though there is obviously no healing involved there are a couple of things that you need to keep in mind: Do not wet your brows the first day and brush them upwards every day to keep the proper shape. When it comes to extensions avoid using oil cleanser the first days until the extensions have acquired a good hold.

The Artist Park Soo Jin is known to be the master of eyebrows and eyelashes. Working on the field of eyelashes for over 10 years she is widely known as one of the best eyelash and brow artists in Seoul. Training in London and various other places abroad she is quite familiar with western techniques and hair which is a very important point to consider if you want to get good results and you are not Korean. With many awards and titles under her belt not only does she do eyebrows and eyelashes but she also trains other professionals in the field so they can achieve her same level of mastery.

Brow and lash artist Park Soo Jin works under an appointment only in her own salon with her business partner. Her schedule tends to be quite full so I really advise you to make an appointment as soon as possible through Naver, or the link in her Instagram feed (only_soojin). Especially if

Park Soo Jin you want amazing brows, this was my first time getting an eyebrow lamination and I must say this has become a true must for me, having beautiful eyebrows every day is such a game-changer.

Extremely kind and accommodating she was very gentle when carrying both treatments and even though she feels a bit shy to speak it she understands English quite well. So do not overly stress if you do not speak any Korean because at least you still will be able to explain what you want.

The prices for the treatments are as follows: • Eyebrow Lamination 77,000 won • Eyelash Extensions 88,000 won • Eyelash Perm 55,000 won

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YOUR HOME OUTSIDE HOME Story ROWENA SHEK Photos SOPHIE GEE

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restaurant without a menu? This was new. Situated next to the Itaewon Post Office, the rusty red building will immediately strike you with its open front and rustic interior: “I’ve been in Korea 12 years now, and after working in the food industry since I was a kid, I knew eventually I wanted to open a place of my own, I worked in Canada’s most famous Japanese restaurant Ki – that’s where I learnt how to make cocktails and how to cook” explains Manager Coley Cameron.

The whole place screams rustic cozy: neutral colors, wooden furniture, a smoking kiln, bamboo ceiling and tropical hangings – it was like stepping into an exotic log cabin. “My wife and Father-inlaw are the ones to thank – my wife did everything in terms of interior and design, while my Father-in-law kept me grounded and focused” Cameron gushes. Hanna, who is beside him, laughs hoarsely – thanks to the hundreds of phone calls she had had to make with plumbers, designers, engineers, etc, the past few months, in order to remodel the place. What was a dark dive bar before, took six months to refurbish; “but we knew this place was the one. The moment we came in we knew we had to get it” he exclaims, and their efforts more than paid off – log cabin and Caribbean inspired, Hanna paired rustic colors with tropical décor, creating an atmosphere of calm and fun. ▶

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The moment you enter Coley, you’ll notice their gorgeous, backlit alcohol cabinet, with a beautiful collection of liquors and spirits, standing proudly behind the wooden bar. “We don’t have a drinks menu. I can make all the classics, but usually just anything the customer wants. Just tell me what you like, and I’ll surprise you” Cameron shares, as he starts bustling behind the bar; squeezing, shaking, stirring, sifting, before plopping

We don’t have a drinks menu. I can make all the classics, but usually just anything the customer wants. Just tell me what you like, and I’ll surprise you

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down a Cuban Monk – with rum, Frangelico, fresh lemon juice and homemade, organic simple syrup, this concoction was inspired by a group of visiting French students, and tastes delightfully refreshing with a nutty aftertaste. Next was a Pineapple Rum – ginger beer, fresh ginger, fresh mint and lime, this drink is reminiscent of lazy Summer afternoons. Cameron’s face suddenly brightens – “you know, I just thought of a new cocktail yesterday night” before excitedly whipping up Pimm’s Lemonade: with Pimms, fresh lemon, mint and sugar, this is a solid salute to a British classic.

With every shake and every stir, Cameron was impressively detailed with the drinks – to say he is passionate is an understatement: “…..well you gotta love what you sell” he says with a glint in his eye. Having lived in Korea for 11 years, Cameron also mentions that it is always the people that bring him happiness: “I’m happiest when I’m standing here talking to my customers, bonding with them, listening to their stories. People bring energy, and I live off that….. if you’re here, you’re my family”.

Saunter up to the second floor, and you’ll notice a surprisingly, spacious area, decked with handpicked chairs, tropical plants and a beautiful, corner kitchen – this is where the magic happens.

Without a fixed menu, Cameron whips up whatever he feels like that day –

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from stuffed mushrooms to homemade pizza – his inspiration is a heavy fuse of Mediterranean-Mexican-Spanish.

Sourcing most of their fresh ingredients from Garak Market, Cameron drives directly there in the mornings to ensure the highest quality.

After numerous, wicked cocktails, finally it was time to fill our bellies.

Stuffed Mushrooms – four, delicate white mushrooms, topped with a 5-cheese, bacon, shallots, parsley and thyme mixture, and paired with four grilled pieces of homemade bruschetta, it was a bite of

creamy heaven. The overtone of thyme accentuated the delicate bacon, and accompanied the crunch of the bruschetta wonderfully.

Next was the Pork Porchetta – Cameron’s proudly presents his beautiful, handmade, roasted Porchetta (pork skin wrapped over pork loin/shoulder), resting on the kitchen top. With crackling skin and a tender center, this is seasoned with fennel, sage, thyme and other herbs. Delicately sliced, placed on homemade bruschetta and topped with roasted rocket, the pork was juicy, flavorsome and hearty. ▶

Without a fixed menu, Cameron whips up whatever he feels like that day – from stuffed mushrooms to homemade pizza – his inspiration is a heavy fuse of Mediterranean-MexicanSpanish. Sourcing most of their fresh ingredients from Garak Market, Cameron drives directly there in the mornings to ensure the highest quality.

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Homemade Arepas came next. This dish has roots in both Venezuela and Columbia.

However Cameron, naturally, places his own twist on this famous South American cornbread. “I tried grilling them, baking them, everything. But it wasn’t until I deep fried them, were they perfect – crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, they’re pretty amazing” Cameron explains, as he presents four homemade bite-size Arepas. Topped with roast peppers, pickled onions and his homemade braised beef cheeks (braised in a red wine sauce for 12 hours no less!), this was a perfect juxtaposition of crunch and delicacy. The flavorsome beef, cut through by the sourness of the onions, paired with that crispy, deep fried cornbread.

Lastly, topped with chorizo, red peppers, mushrooms and mozzarella, Cameron’s homemade pizza ended the savories, and just like the others, it was equally comforting, delicious and evidently made with love. Cameron comes over with a wink, “hope you’re still hungry – there’s my

People bring energy, and I live off that….. if you’re here, you’re my family”.

famous Burnt Cheesecake!”. He sets down a slice of homemade vanilla cheesecake, sprinkled generously with white sugar, before revealing a blowtorch. After a mesmerizing show of fire and bubbling sugar, a dark, golden crème-brulee crust appeared. Creamy, comforting, satisfying, this cheesecake was surprisingly delicate, with the spoon cutting smoothly through the white body.

Every handpicked piece of furnishing, every squeeze of fresh ginger, every slice of

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Porchetta – ‘detailed’ is the word that will spring to your mind. Cameron and Hanna take vast care of their ever-growing base of customers, and they put just as much care and love into each drink and every dish. While the food may sometimes take a while, if you peek over, you’ll always notice the couple bustling about, not daring to serve until perfection. With every single dish made with such passion, and presented with such warmth, Coley really is your home away from home.

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The Westin Resort & Spa, Bali BRINGS THE WESTIN FAMILY TRADITION IN UBUD

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ali, Indonesia – February 2020 – At Westin, we believe that all guests should leave feeling better than when they arrived — not just adults. Westin Family opens young guests up to new experiences and challenges them to explore and reflect in pursuit of feeling their best – awed or excited, centered or energized, motivated or celebrated.

“With Westin Family, every exploration inspires moments of wonder, encouraging kids to discover their environment, embark on adventures and try something new. As a Family Resort, The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, Bali has much to offer for our young guest. We promote well-being for every member of the family. It takes special kind of experience to leave kids happier or even healthier on their holiday, “said Titus Rosier, General Manager of The Westin Resort & Spa Ubud, Bali.

Our Westin Family kids club opens daily from 09:00 am to 07:00 pm. We offer activities to expand their horizons, revealing hidden wonders at every turn.

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From our interactive programming to our Local Activity Guide, every aspect of Westin Family is designed to engage, inspire and celebrate young travelers and their families. Kids can splash around the nearby children’s pool which features a miniature waterfall to blend in with the natural surroundings and is situated next to the Westin Family Kids Club.

At Westin we believe that eating well is not just for the grownups. The Westin

Resort & Spa, Bali, we have special menu to helping kids eat smart. With the Eat Well menu for kids, we nourish their well-being by providing kids-friendly meals which are as delicious as they are nutritious, making the whole family happy.

Recognizing that kids are the most important part of a family vacation, Westin Family integrates parents’ and kids’ activities to foster togetherness, treating

our youngest guests with the respect they deserve while celebrating them as the kids that they are. Families can choose the Local Activities Guide to visit nearby family-friendly destination such as Bali Zoo, Bali Bird Park, Jungle Splash Water Play, or Bali Safari Marine Park.

For in-house activities we have Kids Yoga, art & craft, face painting, and gardening.

For reservations, please visit www.westinubud.com

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LISTINGS

FAMILY AND KIDS Eton House Prep (02) 749-8011 • 68-3 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul A unique British-style Prep School for children of all nationalities from 2-13 years of age. A broad, challenging and innovative curriculum preparing pupils for senior school and life beyond. www.etonhouseprep.com AMUSEMENT PARKS Everland Resort (031) 320-5000 • 310 Jeondae-ri, Pogokeup, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do Lotte World (02) 411-2000 0 • 240 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul Pororo Park (D-Cube city) 1661-6340 • 360-51 Sindorim-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul Children’s Grand Park (zoo) (02) 450-9311 • 216 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul Seoul Zoo (02) 500-7338 • 159-1 Makgyedong, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do BOOKSTORES What the Book?

(02) 797-2342 • 176-2, Itaewon 1-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul • whatthebook.com Located in Itaewon, this English bookstore has new books, used books and children’s books.

Kim & Johnson 1566-0549 • B2 fl-1317-20 Seochodong, Seocho-gu, Seoul

HEALTH ORIENTAL MEDICINE Lee Moon Won Korean Medicine Clinic 02) 511-1079 • 3rd fl., Lee&You bldg. 69-5 Chungdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Specializes in hair loss and scalp problems and offers comprehensive treatments and services including aesthetic and hair care products.

COSMETIC SURGERY MIZAIN plastic surgery Seoul National University College of Medicine graduate doctors offer the best quality medical services • (02) 515 6199 • Dosan-daero 423 (Cheongdam-dong 91-11), Gangnam-gu, Seoul www.mizainps.com MVP plastic surgery Welcoming environment for foreigners and friendly staff guarantees a pleasant visit for cosmetic surgery related consultations. (02) 3442 6669 •Nonhyeon-ro 819, Gangnam-gu, Seoul JK plastic surgery center Experience the best medical system in Korea. Its superb system allows the minimum efforts for your medical experiences.

(02) 777 0337 • 584-2 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul FITNESS Exxl Fitness Gangnam Finance Center, 737 Yeoksamdong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul www.exxl.co.kr

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UROLOGY & OB Sewum Urology (02) 3482-8575 • 10th fl., Dongil bldg., 429 Gangnam-daero, Seochogu, Seoul Tower Urology (02) 2277-6699 • 5th fl. 119 Jongno 3-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul DENTAL CLINIC Boston Dental Clinic General dentistry / Periodontics / Orthodontics (02) 3482-0028 • 92-12 5F, Banpo 4-dong (Seorae French Village), Seocho-gu, Seoul OPHTHALMOLOGY Dream Eye Center The best eye clinic for LASIK and LASEK. 3,000+ foreign patients over 20+ years of experience with 0 complaints. If you’re considering getting this, make sure to choose the best.

• 1588 9881 • 14 fl., Mijin Plaza, 825 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul ANIMAL HOSPITALS Itaewon Animal Hospital (02) 797-6677 • 210 Noksapyeong-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

MUSEUM AND GALLERIES National Museum of Korea (02) 2077-9000 • 168-6 Yongsandong 6-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul The NMK offers educational programs on Korean history and culture in English and Korean.

National Palace Museum of Korea (02) 3701-7500 • 12 Hyoja-ro, Jongnogu, Seou This museum has a program called Experiencing Royal Culture designed for English teachers to help learn about Joseon royal culture.

Seodaemun Museum of Natural History (02) 330-8899 • 141-52 Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul Don’t know where to take your kids on weekends? This museum exhibits a snapshot of the world and animals.

National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea (02) 2188-6000 • 313 Gwangmyeongro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do Leeum Samsung Museum of Art (02) 2014-6901• 747-18 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul • 10:30 am-6 pm Closed on Mondays, New Year’s Day, Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays.

Gallery Hyundai (02) 734-6111~3 • 22 Sagan-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul The first specialized art gallery in Korea and accommodates contemporary art. • 10 am-6 pm Closed on Mondays, New Year’s Day, Lunar New Year and Chuseok holidays.

Plateau (02) 1577-7595 • 50 Taepyung-ro 2-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul • 10 am-6 p. m.

Closed on Mondays.

National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA SEOUL) (02) 3701-9500 • 30 Samcheong-ro, Sogyeok-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul Daegu Art Museum (053) 790-3000 • 374 Samdeok-dong, Suseong-gu, Daegu Art space for local culture presenting Daegu’s contemporary fine arts and internationally renowned artists.

LISTINGS EMBASSIES American Embassy (02) 397-4114 • 188 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul Canadian Embassy (02) 3783-6000 • (613) 996-8885 (Emergency Operations Center) Jeongdong-gil (Jeong-dong) 21, Jung-gu, Seoul British Embassy (02) 3210-5500 • Sejong-daero 19-gil 24, Jung-gu, Seoul Australian Embassy (02) 2003-0100 • 19th fl, Kyobo bldg., 1 Jongno 1-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul Philippine Embassy (02) 796-7387~9 • 5-1 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Spanish Embassy (02) 794-3581 • 726-52 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul French Embassy (02) 3149-4300 • 30 Hap-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

HOTELS & RESORTS Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul (02) 2250-8080 • San 5-5, Jangchung-dong 2-ga Jung gu,Seoul

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Novotel Ambassador Gangnam (02) 567-1101 • 603 Yeoksam 1-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Grand Hilton Seoul (02) 3216-5656 • 353 Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul Somerset Palace Seoul (02) 6730-8888 • 85 Susongdong, Jongno-gu, Seoul Park Hyatt Seoul (02) 2016-1244 • 606 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Lotte Hotel Busan (051) 810-1000 • 772 Gayadaero, Busanjin-gu, Busan Park Hyatt Busan (051) 990-1244 • 51, Marine City 1-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan 612824, Korea

EMERGENCY MEDICAL CENTERS

Seoul National University Hospital 1339 • 28-2 Yeongeon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul Seoul Samsung Hospital 1599-3114 • 50 Irwon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Asan Medical Center 1688-7575 • 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpagu, Seoul Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center (053) 250-7167 (7177 / 7187) • 56 Dalseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

AIRLINES Korean Air 1588-2001

FAMILY AND KIDS Yongsan Intl. School (02) 797-5104 • San 10-213 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Seoul Intl. School (031) 750-1200 • 388-14 Bokjeongdong, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do Branksome Hall Asia (02) 6456-8405 • Daejung-eup, Seogipo-si, Jeju Island Daegu Intl. School (053) 980-2100 • 1555 Bongmudong, Dong-gu, Daegu

Dulwich College Seoul

Asiana Airlines 1588-8000 Lufthansa (02) 2019-0180 Garuda Indonesia (02) 773-2092 • garuda-indonesia.co.kr

University Dongsan Medical Center (053) 250-7167 (7177 / 7187) 56 Dalseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

Jeju Air 1599-1500

Gangnam St-Mary’s Hospital 1588-1511 • 222 Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

British Airways (02) 774-5511

Yonsei Severance Hospital (Sinchon) (02) 2227-7777 • 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Delta Airlines (02) 754-1921

T’way Air 1688-8686 Jin Air 1600-6200 Cathay Pacific Airways (02) 311-2700v Emirates Airlines (02) 2022-8400

Dulwich College Seoul offers an exemplary British-style international education (including IGCSE and IBDP) for over 600 expatriate students aged 3 to 18 from over 40 different countries.

6 Sinbanpo-ro 15-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Korea http://seoul.dulwich.org/ admissions@dulwich-seoul.kr 02-3015-8500