Museum explores 1950s Korean cinema
The Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch (RASKB) offers a special guided tour of the exhibit "1950s Korean Film, Moving into a New Epoch" at the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History tonight (Feb. 19).
The exhibit looks at the mid to late 1950s in Korean film, a time of rapid growth during the reconstruction period following the end of the 1950-53 Korean War. It was in this period that Chungmuro became the center of Korean cinema, and filmmakers experimented with genres, making vivid films portraying the rapid societal changes happening in the country.
Following the guided tour, Korea Times movie columnist Jason Bechervaise will give a special presentation on Korean filmmaking history.
Participation is free but space is limited. Visit raskb.com for more information or to RSVP.
AMCHAM lunch with Mark Knapper
Mark Knapper served as the charge d'affaires and deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, before becoming acting ambassador for that long period after Donald Trump's election until Ambassador Harry Harris was appointed. Knapper is now deputy assistant secretary for Korea and Japan.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) is arranging a special luncheon with Knapper this Friday at the Seoul Grand Hyatt. Knapper will share his insights on Korea-U.S. diplomacy and his own role in shaping bilateral relations.
A seat at the table costs 91,000 won for members or employees of member companies, and 111,000 won for non-members. The deadline for RSVP and payment is today. Visit amchamkorea.org for more information.
Punk label announces 2020 fest plans
Following a successful inaugural 2019 event, World Domination, Inc. (WDI) is holding a concert at Convent Live Pub this Saturday to announce plans for the IT'S A FEST! 2020 punk music fest.
The bands …Whatever That Means, Ultralazy, Drive Shower, Chain Reaction and 444 will perform at the announcement event. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. and entry costs 15,000 won. Visit fb.com/wdikorea for more information.
The Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch (RASKB) offers a special guided tour of the exhibit "1950s Korean Film, Moving into a New Epoch" at the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History tonight (Feb. 19).
The exhibit looks at the mid to late 1950s in Korean film, a time of rapid growth during the reconstruction period following the end of the 1950-53 Korean War. It was in this period that Chungmuro became the center of Korean cinema, and filmmakers experimented with genres, making vivid films portraying the rapid societal changes happening in the country.
Following the guided tour, Korea Times movie columnist Jason Bechervaise will give a special presentation on Korean filmmaking history.
Participation is free but space is limited. Visit raskb.com for more information or to RSVP.
AMCHAM lunch with Mark Knapper
Mark Knapper served as the charge d'affaires and deputy chief of mission at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, before becoming acting ambassador for that long period after Donald Trump's election until Ambassador Harry Harris was appointed. Knapper is now deputy assistant secretary for Korea and Japan.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) is arranging a special luncheon with Knapper this Friday at the Seoul Grand Hyatt. Knapper will share his insights on Korea-U.S. diplomacy and his own role in shaping bilateral relations.
A seat at the table costs 91,000 won for members or employees of member companies, and 111,000 won for non-members. The deadline for RSVP and payment is today. Visit amchamkorea.org for more information.
Punk label announces 2020 fest plans
Following a successful inaugural 2019 event, World Domination, Inc. (WDI) is holding a concert at Convent Live Pub this Saturday to announce plans for the IT'S A FEST! 2020 punk music fest.
The bands …Whatever That Means, Ultralazy, Drive Shower, Chain Reaction and 444 will perform at the announcement event. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. and entry costs 15,000 won. Visit fb.com/wdikorea for more information.
![[PHOTOS] Harvest season arrives](https://img.koreatimes.co.kr/upload/newsV2/images/harvesr_0002_0e73d9d71cde7.JPG/dims/resize/178/optimize)
![[EXCLUSIVE] Lawmakers to submit resolution urging China to free N. Korean escapees](https://img.koreatimes.co.kr/upload/thumbnailV2/c26dcfe337d74c319d1b2ae87f08fcd5.jpg/dims/resize/178/optimize)
![[INTERVIEW] ONEUS returns as 'mermaid prince'](https://img.koreatimes.co.kr/upload/thumbnailV2/8cc3b8d992cd4b8bb43395b014670ca2.jpg/dims/resize/178/optimize)
![[INTERVIEW] Yim Si-wan went extra mile to portray legendary athlete in 'Road to Boston'](https://img.koreatimes.co.kr/upload/thumbnailV2/fdd49ca391cf4ce785bd7136efd0bfa2.jpg/dims/resize/178/optimize)
