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What’s in this issue CONTENTS I N S I G H T C O V E R S T O R Y W E L C O M E 04 MORE ThAN ExpATS In the future, there will be fewer “expats” and many more people genuinely adding something to Korean society. 10 KEy pEOpLE Introducing some of the editors, writers and photographers behind the November issue 12 ThE INbOx Opinions and feedback from readers 12 ON ThE COvER 14 MuST READS A selection of our editors’ favorite articles 18 WhAT’S ON Festivals, concerts, happy hours, networking and events for every day of the month 22 ThE NEWS Let them play golf, says Jong-un; Chicken king buys Napoleon’s hat; Guesthouse fire leaves four dead, six injured; Victims in pyramid scheme team up to track down con artist 40 SOfAR SOuNDS A London-based movement sees the acoustic home show touch down in Korea. 42 SEOuL gETS jAzzy Sixteen-year Korea veteran Ronn Branton talks shop about building a name for himself in the local jazz scene. 44 ARTIST’S jOuRNEy Two rappers, a mutual producer friend and a bottle of Maehwasu: Hip-hop ensemble Part Time Cooks have everything they need for a great sophomore album. 46 AT ThE bOx OffICE “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” (Dec. 7) “Exodus: Gods and Kings” (Dec. 3) 47 DvD CORNER “R-Point (알 포인트)” “Spider Forest (거미숲)” M u S I C & A R T S 26 fORTuNATE SON An expat’s tour through Vietnam follows his father’s accolades — and scars — earned during wartime. 32 ThE TRIp TO ThE bANK Communication issues can be daunting — here’s how to get past them 34 ThE Off SWITCh With the drive and talent to conquer Korean- language comedy TV, Sam Hammington’s next goal is even more ambitious: a little solitude, please. D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 4issUe 98 Check out our GrooveCast episodes on these stories at groovekorea.com. Check out our GrooveVision video specials at groovekorea.com. 34 26 42