The Democratic Party (DP) has threatened to take their opposition to the street, in the ongoing clash with the Grand National Party (GNP) over the new media bill that will allow big business in Korea to own significant shares in broadcasting companies.

More perks for expats in Korea.

Korean airlines will raise the fuel surcharge on regional and international flights starting in September.

Spotted!: Sharks off the coast of Korean beaches.

New York’s Electro-Diva, Lady Gaga, will be returning to Seoul for a solo concert on Aug. 9 at Olympic Hall as part of her “The Fame Ball Tour.” The 23-year-old from Yonkers, New York has topped the charts around the world recently with hits like “Just Dance” and “Poker Face.” Her neo-eighties, avant-garde/haute couture fashion, and carnivalesque stage shows have people calling her the “new Madonna.” Lady Gaga visited Seoul in May to promote her album “The Fame,” and reported that she was impressed with the energy of the Korean fans and promised to return. Tickets are on sale now at Interpark for w88000.

Opened in 1998, the Busan Museum of Modern Art, in Haeundae has sixteen galleries, a library, an outdoor sculpture park, and is host to the Busan Biennale every two years. The collection focuses on showcasing Asian art, Korean contemporary art, and local artists from Busan. Tickets cost next to nothing (w700 for adults and w300 for children) and the museum is open 10-6pm (last ticket sold @ 5pm) Tuesday-Sunday (closed Mondays Lunar New Year’s Day, and Chuseok). You can get there by subway Line 2, get off at the Metropolitan Art Museum Station, at go out Exit 5. It is about 100 meters from Exit 5.

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On Saturday Aug. 8th, Hongdae’s Sang Sang MaDang Live Hall will host the Rainbow Reggae Festa featuring Korea’s top reggae acts Kingston Rudieska, Windy City and Soul Steady Rockers. Tickets are available online at www.interpark.com for w30000 and at the door for w35000.  Check back this friday when The One One Four sits down with Kingston Rudieska to talk about the band and the growing reggae scene in Korea. Windy City, Kingston Rudieska will also be playing the Ulsan Summer Festival this coming weekend. Also on the bill in Ulsan is The One One Four favorite Crying Nut.

In Seoul, The Latin American Cultural Festival continues until August 8th. The festival includes a contemporary art exhibit from artists in the region, as well as performances, film screenings, and talks about Latin American culture. The art exhibition is being held at the Korea Foundation Cultural Centre (1st Floor, Joongang Ilbo Building).  Admission to the art exhibit and screenings is free. The film schedule ends Aug 1st. For more information contact the Korean Foundation Cultural Centre at (02)2151-6500 or check their website. (more…)