2007 Winter Options

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DECEMBER 05, 2007 08:26

Seoul Temperatures Hit Record Low

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Seoul set a record low temperature of -5.3 degrees Celsius yesterday. A woman with a thick coat and a muffler is braving the cold to cross the Yeoui Bridge in Daebang-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul. The Korea Meteorological Administration predicts that the temperature will drop to minus 6 degrees Celsius in Seoul, minus 9 in Dongducheon and minus 7 in Suwon today, and that the cold will decrease in severity starting December 6.

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Brrrr, It’s Cold!

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As Seoul temperatures sunk up to six degrees below zero Celsius on the morning of Dec. 5th, freezing capital area residents shrunk from the cold as they rushed off to work on the coldest day of the season thus far.

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Opening of the Olympic Park Ice Rink

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A Christmas tree lighting ceremony was held on the evening of Dec. 5th at Olympic Park in Bangi-dong, Songpa-gu, bringing local residents together and giving children an opportunity to enjoy spending time on the ice.

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DECEMBER 07, 2007 05:25

Heavy Snowfall at Night

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Visitors at the High 1 ski resort in Gangwon are snowboarding amid flurries of snow on December 6, one day before the forecasted heavy snowfall. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted as much as eight centimeters of snow in the central districts, including Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Gangwon. The expected snowfall for North Gyeonggi and Gangwon is three to eight centimeters, while Seoul and South Gyeonggi will receive one to five centimeters. The snow is also expected to freeze during the night, creating traffic jams the morning of December 7.

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Lighting Up the Seoul Winter

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An outdoor skating rink opened on the evening of Dec. 6th at Seoul City Hall plaza, surrounded by 264,000 lights in the shape of a great crown known as the “Luce Vista.” The Luce Vista (“View of Light”) festival will continue through Jan. 6, 2008 at Seoul Plaza and the Cheonggye Stream, while the City Hall ice rink is scheduled to remain until Feb. 10th.

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12-13-2007 17:44

Tips for Winter Parties

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By Chung Ah-young
Staff Reporter

How to Shine at Gatherings

The season of parties is here. Partygoers now have many excuses such as yearend, New Year and Christmas celebrations to dress to the nines.

Recently, more and more young Koreans are enjoying the party culture. Some people will gather at formal parties, while others will attend casual parties with close friends.

But even if you are a fashionista or a trendsetter, it might not be easy to choose the right party look.

What will you wear? How can you dress like a celebrity? Many women covet actresses who shine at film festivals with glittering high-end dresses.

But many cannot afford to buy expensive dress for most occasions. Here are some tips to help you look fancier at a reasonable price.

The Internet-based shopping mall, Lotte.Com (www.lotte.com) has launched a premium brand mall, ``Rootl'' (www.rootl.com) for the party look; collections include bags, dresses, shoes and accessories.

But if you want luxurious items to adorn you for just one-time only, some online luxury rental shops for parties are available through Lux (www.luxme.co.kr) and Onparty.Com (www.onparty.com) with prices ranging between 30,000 to 100,000 won.

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Kim Young-hee, a manager of Rootl, said the mall recently launched a dress with a deep V-shaped neck line, as worn by actress Kim Hye-soo in the recent film award ceremony; and a tube-shaped dress, worn by actress Kim Tae-hee. These dresses cost 30,000-50,000 won. ``Such dresses, almost identical to the celebrities' dresses, are available at cheaper prices. Women wearing these dresses will be the star of the party,'' Kim said.

Kim recommended that highlighting your good points, rather than hiding the weak, is the best way to become a party queen.

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Club or Casual Party

Under the showy lights of a club or casual parties, shiny or sparkling pieces are a good choice, whereas a bold and showy look is good for informal parties.

Spangles are one of the hottest items cosseted by party girls. Well-fitting one-piece dresses decorated with spangles will go well at the party. Wearing a black or white coat is recommended.

If sparkling pieces are not your style, animal prints are the in-thing. Animal-print tops will make you look confident and sexy, even if they're matched simply with jeans.

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Hot pants are also one of the most beloved items for a club party look. Hot pants matched with leggings and boots will make you the head-turner of the party.

Business or Social Party

If you are invited to a business or formal party, wear a one-piece dress rather than the formal two-piece you would normally wear to work.

A fitted dress of pearly tweed fabric, with a neckline decorated with black stone beads, is good to show off your elegance at the refined party.

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A velvet halter neck dress is sexier and more elegant. It is also a good idea to wear a red dress instead of the traditional black dress, if you want to be the spotlight of the party. If you do wear black, make sure to accent the outfit with colorful accessories.

Party looks are not only about skirts. Shiny satin pants are a quick way to glam up your wardrobe.

Formal black pants look boring, but the shine of satin pants will make you look glamorous. Satin pants can be well matched with a blouse or top.

For accessories, nothing matches the party mood better than a clutch bag. When choosing the right bag for a formal party, it is always better to pick a metallic material rather than a spangled bag. Choosing a bag that contrasts in color with your wardrobe is also a good way to stand out.

``I think a growing number of young Koreans are actively indulging in the party culture, and parties don't have to be fancy. Snacks and drinks prepared by a party host and lots of good friends make the best party,'' Park Soo-mi, a 29-year-old office worker, said.

``For the upcoming year-end party, I will wear smoky makeup and a one-piece dress adorned with spangles with minimal accessories,'' she said.

How to Wear

-Wear a red dress instead of the traditional black dress.

-Winter party colors vary; red, gold, and silver.

-Choose a dress with a few shimmering or sparkling adornments.

-If you want to keep the basic outfit simple, use accessories to brighten it up.

-If you are worried about your legs, don't be afraid of wearing pants for a dressy evening.

-Keep in mind that the fuller the cut of the leg and the softer the drape, the dressier the pants will be.

-Accessorize with a sparkling ring, bracelet, earrings or necklace. But wear only one piece at a time.

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How to do your Makeup

Most women wear makeup everyday, but when you are invited to a party, the makeup should be special. Your makeup should make you stand out and be the center of attention. But basic treatment for the
skin before applying makeup is essential.

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For party makeup, a sexy image is mostly sought after. For glossy and shiny makeup, use liquid foundation with moisture.

For a smoky look, use layers of beige and gray tones plus black liner to get the smoky look.

Start with a medium beige or a bright color on the lid, then work a darker brown into the crease. Layer some soft gray over the brown to achieve a color replicating that of a real shadow.

To make your eyes appear larger, apply silver eye shadow from the rim of the eye to the inner corner.

For gold makeup, use gold eye shadow and red lipstick. Apply the gold eye shadow only on the eyelids and lightly touch the tip of the eyes with the red lipstick and blend to make a gradation. Underline eye rims using the gold eye shadow and apply mascara.

The Face Shop's Baked Triple Color (8,800 won) is a baked eye shadow that has less powder and is cohesive to the skin. It contains three colors, shiny pearls with silver gray, pinkish purple and golden brown.

Bobbi Brown has launched a holiday limited edition, ``Pink Quartz Shimmer Brick'' (60,000 won) with pink, rose, beige and gold.

Laneige's Snow Palette (32,000 won) contains five colors with brilliant pearls, which can be used as eye shadows and blushers.

However, makeup is not everything.

Many partygoers tend to wear sleeveless items. To make that look work, it is recommended that slimming products are used on the legs and arms beforehand.

Pearly powders can be applied on the collarbone, chest, arms and other exposed parts of the body.

Guerlain's Sublime Radiant Powder for Face and Body (95,000 won) is a pearl spray designed to be applied on the face and the body.

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DECEMBER 14, 2007 03:13

Winter Camping Fun

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About 20 tents were set up in the field covered with snow. Out of the chimney, snow-white smoke came out. This was a scene from the “Rainbow Village” in Gyeonggi Province at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Everything was dark outside, but lamps shed light around the tents, illuminating the thick snow covering the area. Children who spent all day snowballing ate dinner. They devoured pork kimchi stew and grilled eels. Enjoying camping in winter is a unique Korean camping culture. This reporter looked how people camp in this cold weather, and what children do in the camping area.

Stoves inside Tents Warm Campers-

There was a stove burning wood in the tent. It is almost the same as the one older people used when they were elementary school students in rural areas, but the size is a little bit smaller than that. Smoke comes thorough the pipe to the outside. The “L”-shape pipe goes out along the floor inside and goes straight up outside. A triangular frame protects the pipe from contacting the canvas of the tent, which is an idea that came from campers.

When campers go to bed, they put a hot water bottle in their sleeping bag to keep it warm. It is sometimes called a “snapping-turtle container” because of its shape. “Yudanpo” is also a popular Japanese term for it. Some people with children use heating pads. That is why campers check whether they have access to electricity.

Hong Yeon-gi (40) and his wife, who camped Friday night with nine- and seven-year-old sons, said that they did not feel cold at all because they blocked the cold air by using electric blankets and sleeping bags. Fascinated by the pastime, the Hong family began auto-camping starting this August. This was their first winter camping experience.

Their living room tent does not directly contact the ground and has several ventilation ducts. A tent for the bedroom beside the living room has a closed floor, blocking cold wind from the bottom.

But a living room tent carries the risk of suffocation if campers burn coals inside to prepare food. Moreover, any heating facilities should be turned off before people go to bed. In other countries, few campers enjoy winter camping using tents for hunters, but Korean campers enjoy camping in winter by using a mini-boiler that circulates hot water. Outside of the tents, people can warm themselves around a brazier, which sometimes turns into a dinner table. Sitting around wood fires, campers forget about the cold and can enjoy a nice winter night.

Children Play Board Games in a Cozy Tent-

Lee Eun-ju, 37, a mother of an eight-year-old boy, is a well-prepared mom when it comes to camping. She prepares games for her kid and his friends to play during camping outings. She brings glue and wood to make handicrafts with the children as well. She trims branches to make various shapes like dragonflies, caterpillars, and snails. When she goes near a stream, she encourages children to bring their favorite stones and to draw pictures with crayons. When she lets them think about what they want to draw, looking at the shapes of stones they collected, they show wonderful imagination, says Lee. She sometimes holds an exhibition near a camping area with painted stones.

She taught English carols to children at the camping area last Christmas and gave a surprise choir performance with the help of an emcee at a camping event recently, drawing a great response.

Jo Yong-chan, 42, who camps with a middle school student son and daughter, adds a digital aspect to camping. He allows his children to surf the Web with Wi-Fi thanks to access to electricity. Of course, they also read books and enjoy board games inside their tent.

In contrast, some disallow children to bring any toys. Park Yeon-soo, 40, said, “I do not allow any toys on purpose to encourage contact with nature.” His 9- and 13-year-old sons had a great time helping their dad split firewood. Other children enjoy sledging with a big plastic bag on frozen streams and hillsides. They also collect nuts like acorns to make necklaces or stamps after cutting them in half.

After dinner, some families play chess or board games in a cozy tent. Baik Yook-hyun said his children bring their homework to study as well.

“I like camping because it is like a daily routine away from reality. Every Monday, I wait for the weekend camping trip,” said Baik.

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It’s Cold…But We Like It~!

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On Dec. 16th, a slope for snow sledding reopened at the Children’s Grand Park, allowing parents and children to have a grand old time as they sliced through the wind on their sleds and innertubes.

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Snow, cold weather halt Yeosu rescue operations

January 01, 2008

Heavy snow continued to fall yesterday in South and North Jeolla, snarling traffic on the ground, in the ocean and in the air.

The cold weather, combined with the snow, also kept rescue teams from further searching the waters near Yeosu, South Jeolla, where 14 sailors on a chemical carrier have been missing since the vessel sank in rough seas on Christmas Day. The Taean oil spill cleanup operation is on hold for two days.

The snow began to fall on Sunday. Jeongeup received 38 centimeters (about 15 inches), while Gwangju reported 36 centimeters. A series of accidents occurred in the Jeolla provinces yesterday. About 1 a.m. yesterday, two taxi drivers were injured after a taxi collided head-on with another cab after crossing the center line.

About 5:45 a.m. yesterday, a tow truck caught fire after sliding off an icy road and crashing into a utility pole nearby in Gwangju. The driver wasn’t injured. Five greenhouses were cut off from power for about one hour when wet snowfall soaked into nearby power lines, causing a blackout in Yonggang-dong, Gwangju.

Public transportation did not run on a normal schedule. In Gwangju, 30 bus routes took detours and had their hours cut. On the southwest coast, where a storm warning was issued, 41 ferry routes running out of South Jeolla were canceled.
Twelve ferries on six routes leaving from Jeju Island also stopped running. Gwangju Airport canceled five flights to Seoul. The airport said other flights scheduled later may be cancelled. Yonhap

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Frozen Roads on the Way to Work

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Residents of the Honam region braved the year’s last snowstorm as a winter storm warning went into effect for most parts of the southwest on Dec. 31st and places like Nongseong-dong in Gwangju’s Seo-gu saw heavy snowfall. The weather service says that although temperatures will stay around 1-3 degrees above zero Celsius, the area will see heavy cloud cover with snowfall continuing through later afternoon on New Year’s Day.

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January 03, 2007

Unleash your creativity this winter

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At the start of a new year, many people make a resolution to learn something new or develop a hidden, or maybe not so hidden, talent.

If you feel it’s time to nurture your creative side, arts centers across Seoul are offering a wide spectrum of cultural courses.
Seoul Arts Center in central Seoul offers a variety of lifelong learning courses for all ages. The courses are taught by well-known artists and professors. They have three academies ― in music, fine arts and calligraphy.

Artists like Kwon Nyeong-ho, a painter, Shin Jong-sik, a fine arts professor at Hongik University, and Kang Sung-won, who specializes in abstract painting, will be offering practical courses in oil paintings, watercolors, croquis, engraving, ink painting and photography.

There are also talks on art theory by the center’s curators.

The center also offers courses on classical music.

Music producer Kim Sang-heon said you need to study the basics of classical music if you want to appreciate fully different genres.

Kim wrote the soundtracks for Korean TV dramas such as “My Name is Kim Sam-soon” and “Alone in Love.”
Kim lectures on Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. starting the first week of March.

The calligraphy academy has produced around 900 graduates since 1988. Students get to practice writing in Chinese characters and hangul, the Korean alphabet, using traditional writing brushes.

Courses cost from 220,000 won ($234) to 330,000 won for 14 lectures. Registering must be done before Feb. 29. For more information and class schedules, call (02) 580-1459 or visit www.sac.or.kr.

Sejong Arts Academy, also in central Seoul, offers courses in the performance, visual and synthetic arts.
Music columnist Jung Jun-ho will lecture on the lives and works of modern composers every Tuesday at noon starting Jan. 22.

Opera columnist Yoo Hyung-jong, the head of MusikBaum, a private music association, will lecture on the historical backgrounds of European operas and ballets and theater arts.

He lectures Wednesdays at 7 p.m., starting Jan. 23.

Other courses start from this Saturday and last until April. Fees vary from 150,000 won to 300,000 won. For more, call (02) 399-1606 or visit www.sejongpac.or.kr.

By Lee Eun-joo Contributing Writer
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2008/01/11 09:57:19

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01-11-2008 15:34

Heavy Snow Causes Traffic Accident

Heavy snow fell across the country Friday, causing a traffic accident that killed one person and left four others injured in Wonju, mountainous Gangwon Province, police said.

A driver was killed at around 10:35 a.m. when his Sorento sport utility hit a road signal post, after
it slid off the icy road on the Yeongdong expressway, connecting Seoul and the eastern coastal city of Gangneung in Gangwon Province. Four others in the car were injured.

Weather officials said a heavy snow warning is in effect for most of the country's northern regions, including Seoul and Gyeonggi and Gangwon provinces.

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Snowing at the Palace

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As snow fell on Seoul, the central regions, along the west coast, and parts of Gangwon Province on the morning of Dec. 11th, residents of the capital area who came to Changgyeong Palace enjoyed basking in the glow of winter as they strolled the walkways of the palace grounds.

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01-11-2008 18:24

Sudden Snow Freezes Nation

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By Kim Tae-jong
Staff Reporter

Sudden heavy snow Friday caused chaos in Seoul and other areas in Gyeonggi Province, resulting in traffic accidents and congestion.

It started snowing early in the morning and continued until late into the night in the central parts of the country, which was different from the earlier forecast by the weather agency.

The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) Thursday said central parts of the nation, including Seoul, would have snow and the snowfall was expected to be less than 1 centimeter with the possibility of snow under 40 percent.

Unprepared drivers were stuck in traffic jams with many car accidents reported. Some 1,800 emergency workers were dispatched to remove snow on major roads and streets using calcium chloride and sand.

But traffic congestion resulted in a number of latecomers to work, school and tests. They complained of an inaccurate weather forecast.

Some universities delayed their admission tests due to victims from the sudden snow. Seoul National University, Sogang University, Konkuk University delayed their essay examination by up to 20 minutes.

The weather agency Friday forecast that the central parts will have the largest amount of snowfall in this winter, up to 7 centimeters until the weekend.

Other regions in the middle-eastern parts as well as Jeju Island are also expected to have heavy snow with the maximum snowfall of 15 centimeters in some areas.

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JANUARY 14, 2008 07:21

“It’s Freezing”

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On the morning of January 13, when the sensory temperature dropped as low as 14.3 degrees Celsius below zero in Seoul, children are looking at pieces of ice sculpture at the Seoul Plaza in front of the city hall, wearing caps in the shape of tiger, mouse, sheep, rabbit and other animals so as to stand the cold weather. It is predicted that the cold weather that began with the end of snow will last until January 17. The Korea Meteorological Administration announced that the strong winds would further lower the sensory temperatures. Wednesday is expected to become the coldest day since the beginning of this winter.

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JANUARY 12, 2008 03:01

Chilly Weekend Ahead

Weather forecasts expect a maximum of 25cm of snowfall through Jan. 12 in Yeongdong, Gangwon Province. This increases the potential for snow-related damages in the region.

The Korean Meteorological Administration (KMA) yesterday forecasted a big drop in temperature of -6 or -7 degrees Celsius next week after snow and rain falls across the nation.

Until Saturday night, Yeongdong is expected to receive 5-25cm of snow, North Chungcheong Province and northern Gyeonggi area to receive 2-7cm, and Seoul, Gyeonggi Province, Gangwon’s Yeongseo, parts of Chungcheong and Gyeongsang provinces (excluding their northern areas), North Jeolla Province, Ulleung Island, Dokdo Island, and the mountain area of Jeju Province are set to receive 1-5cm.

Snowfall is expected to continue into Tuesday next week in Gangwon’s Yeongdong and the northern part of North Gyeongsang Province, and Ulleung and Dokdo islands.

A KMA official requested citizens carefully follow weather forecasts as “though snowfall is expected to gradually stop beginning from the west coast of Gyeonggi Province on Jan. 12, it is expected to continue falling in Yeongdong, Gangwon Province.”

Yesterday morning the low in Seoul reached -1.7 degree Celsius and will further drop to -6 or -7 degrees Celsius next week. Temperatures are expected to return to average levels by the end of next week.

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Tuesday, January 15, 2008 08:27:24

Cold Wave Alert Issued for First Time This Winter

Freezing temperatures have gripped the nation with morning lows in the mountain pass of Daegwallyeong dropping to minus-20 degrees Celsius Tuesday.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, most regions on Tuesday will see sunny skies with afternoon highs below zero except in some parts of the south.

In particular, a cold wave alert was issued for Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province on Tuesday, for the first time this winter. A cold wave alert is usually issued between October and April when morning lows drop by more than ten degrees Celsius from the previous day.

As of seven a.m. Tuesday, morning lows in Taebaek stood at minus-14 degrees Celsius, Chuncheon minus-eleven and Seoul minus-seven.

Weather officials say that as a high pressure continental cold front gains force, Wednesday is expected to see even colder temperatures. It will be one of the winter's coldest days.

Reported by KBS WORLD Radio
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01-15-2008 18:32

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It’s cold!: Huge icicles hang from the roof of a ferry dock on the Han River, Tuesday. The Korean Meteorological Administration forecast a cold snap will grip the nation until Thursday.

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JANUARY 16, 2008 07:26

Icicles Hanging from Eaves

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Despite ice-cold weather, children’s countenance brings warmth to the nation. The children are having fun in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, while cutting icicles hanging from the eaves on Tuesday. A cold wave watch has been issued in the area for the first time this winter.