Cube Traveler

Shinsa dong is the latest upcoming fashionable district.  A great little cafes and trendy restaurants and bars can be found here which includes Cafe 6:02min.  I would advise to take a cab. Not a walking distance from either Apgujeong or Sinsa Station.  It’s just south of Han River off of Hannam Day-gyo (Bridge) west of Apgujeong station. 

For those who are socially conscious about the coffee bean price fixing, they serve free traded coffee. 

Taxi: Shinsa-dong,  Hyundai (Go-Dung Huck Gyo=Elementary School) which is the black star marked on the map across from GS-25. The neighborhood is across the street from the school. 

map (written in Korean):

http://www.602min.com/sub_map.htm

Mr. people’s DJ, Carl Cox, needs no formal introduction. He has been countlessly rated as the best of the best in the electronic music industry and also by the fans.  As one of the most seeked out and well traveled DJs in the world as his popularity has been continuously rising over last 15 years or so, we seoulites are blessed to be graced by his presence for the upcoming New Year Eve bash on December 31 at Coex, Indian Hall in Gangam. It will be  hosted by the promotor  http://www.riskei.co.kr/ .  but no information has been posted on the site yet.  As of now, it’s only listed on Carl Cox’s personal site  http://www.carlcox.com/.   You can also check out www.amonly.com, carl cox’s booking agency,  for possible further info as well. 

Personal note: Over the last 9 years, I have seen Mr Cox play in Berlin, Detroit, Chicago, Munich, and Seoul (he was here in late 2005) and he never fails to deliever.  His music may not be most innovative or technologically sophisticated, but it holds his special magical potion of a feel good, let your hair down vibe that first gets your finger tapping, head bobbing, and then your whole body busting out moves that you never knew you even had. It’s a religious experience that no one should miss out on!! 

For presale ticket info:  http://www.famefestival.co.kr/ . 

For all the design fanatics and professionals, Seoul Design Festival will be held from December 13 -  17.  If you are interested in a career in industrial design engineering to architecture or marketing in design sales, this may be your opportunity to learn more about the whole business aspect.  or for the established professionals, a great opportunity to network and be inspired all over again!

Hours:  10:00 am ~ 06:00pm (05:00pm for admission)
Various seminars hosted throughout at Coex : http://www.designfestival.co.kr/eng/visitor/seminar.asp                                        

Special Exhibitions at Hillstate Gallery: 

 http://www.designfestival.co.kr/eng/overview/special.asp

Please look below site for one of the projects/seminar held at last year’s festival.

http://www.thebaek.com/exhibition/exhibition_sdf2007.html

Location:  Samseong Station (line 2) . Coex and Hillstate Gallery. 3.5 kilometers apart. but a shuttle will be provided for the commute

Mobility : Design in Nomadism

(2006.11.21 Tue - 12.11 Mon)
Hangaram Design Museum, Seoul Arts Center

Title : Mobility: Design in Nomadism Duration : 21 Nov. (Tue) ~ 11 Dec. (Mon) *Close Date 27 Nov.* Time : Mon to Fri 11:00~19:00 / Sat 10:00~19:00 *Entrance Close 18:30* Fee : Fee : adult 5,000 KW, student 3,000 KW, group (over 20 people) 50% DC Venue : Seoul Arts Center Hangaram Design Museum, Exhibition Room 1,2,3 Organized by : Seoul Arts Center’s Hangaram Design Museum Held by: Hangaram Design Museum Information : Young-soon Bang, Ja-young Lee                   (Tel. 580-1495-6 / Fax. 580-1499) Ü Composition : Part 1 Transportation: Modern Speed : Historical Bicycles, Bikes, Cars, Human Transporter   Part 2 Nomadism: Moving House : Ger, Archigram’s Walking City (graphic panel), Architectural projects (TurnOn, Markies, Nomambule, Instant Ego, Nolo)   Part 3 Traveling: Objects without Place : Sony Walkman Series, Sharp Radio, Final Home, Folding Furniture, Goods for travel, DesignBoom   Part 4 Network: Connecting to Everywhere : Mobile Phone,DMB, Hulger Phone (UK)- Subway   Direction: 10 minutes on foot from the Nambu Bus Terminal subway station of Line No.3 (Exit) No. 4 or 5, and the Seoul Arts Center is 10 minutes’ walk from there Go out through the Way out No.5, and City bus and Local bus are available

http://designgallery.or.kr/english/Exhibition03-mobility.htm

Eungbongsan Artificial Rock Climbing run by the Seongdong-gu Office is always busy with people having a go on the artificial climbing wall. Highly reputable professionals from the Seoul Alpine Federation are available on site to help you learn rock climbing. This is the first artificial rock climbing site to open in Seoul, and it attracts many people because it runs into late nights of the evening in all seasons. The site is within 10-minute walking distance from Eungbong Station (Subway Line 1), and it can be easily found following the road signs. (Inquiries: (02) 2286-5673, (02) 2286-6061)

The Nowon-gu Office runs Danggogae Artificial Rock Climbing. It is located inside the Danggogae Neighborhood Park equipped with the badminton court and basketball court. It can be conveniently accessed using the public transportation, located within 3-minute walking distance from Danggogae Station (Line 4, Exit 3). (Inquiries: (02) 950-3396, (02) 950-3586)

There also is an excellent artificial rock climbing site in Gangbuk-gu. It is located inside the Gangbuk Youth Training Center near the 4.19 Memorial Park. It features a relatively quiet environment and beautiful scenery of the valley made home for several rare creatures like black snails of Mt. Bukhansan. There are also a number of restaurants in the vicinity where you can enjoy a delicious meal afterwards. (Inquiries: (02) 900-6650~1)

Inside the Ttukseom Park accessible by Subway Line 7, there is Byeokcheon Artificial Rock Climbing. It was recently opened next to the ecological park and magnificent fountain where anyone can take a break from a busy day. (Inquiries: (02) 3780-0521~4)

The artificial rock climbing site located inside the Boramae Park is the only one offering lessons in winter, and it runs into late hours of the evening. It can be accessed using Subway Line 2 or 7, and there are a plenty of buses connecting the site with all parts of Seoul. (Inquiries: (02) 846-6101)

For more information, please contact the Seoul Call Center (simply dial “120″ from telephones or “02-120″ from mobile phones, and then press “9″ for English).

I don’t know much details about the new club, Blurr, which is scheduled to open on December 21, Friday.