[HanCinema's Digest] Travel Bug Bites

See how Kim Jong Un recently travelled to China for his first foreign trip, these nine live running performances in Seoul are not to be missed, see how one Seoulite is saving his childhood neighbourhood through stories, and 10 Magazine finds English-speaking gyms and fitness centres in the capital to keep you in shape.

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"New footage shows Kim Jong Un holding court inside armored train"

Kim Jong Un recently made his first trip since taking power to visit China's incumbent president, Xi Jinping. Like his father, Kim Jong Un seems to prefer trains to planes in terms of safety, and in this short insert on CNN, you'll catch a glimpse of how the DPRK's Dear Leader made his historical trip. "The train -- which appears to be the same one used by Kim's father and grandfather -- made its first stop Sunday in China at Dandong, a city close to the border and around 840 kilometers (520 miles) from Beijing by road".

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"9 KOREAN PERFORMANCES EVERY TOURIST SHOULD SEE IN SEOUL"

The 10 Magazine team has created this list of running performances in the capital that visitors will love. These shows "incorporate traditional Korean music, dance, culture, martial arts and more with a modern twist - and don't require any Korean language skills to enjoy", writes Jane Mahoney. The Painters, for example, in Jongno-gu, is an innovative art performance that combines "incredible special effects" with "a witty blend of mime, dance and comedy". Music lovers can also try Fanta-Stick or Drumcat, or Saschoom. There's lots to choose from and plenty of fun to be had...

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"Getting Lost in Alleyways and Seoul's Childhood"

Seol Jaewoo has fond memories of his neighbourhood growing up. He runs an old arcade in Seochon where he was raised, a small business he kept alive by crowdsourcing support and funds online. Now, as Seoul's urban renewal efforts came knocking, Seol decided to chronicle the neighbourhood in order to highlight the significance and history of his home area. Korea Exposé has this two-minute video feature about Seol and his mission to preserve his favourite spaces...

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"10 GYMS AND FITNESS CENTERS FOR ENGLISH SPEAKERS IN SEOUL"

If you plan on staying in Korea for more than a few days or weeks, or you're just looking shape up for the summer, hitting the gym or taking a fitness class will definitely help you stay fit, energised and looking healthy. With that in mind, here is 10 Magazine's list of ten places English speakers in Seoul should consider. Some basic Korean will get you by at most gyms, but having one that (mostly) speaks your language can help add to the experience, especially the social aspect. Do you have any other recommendations for keeping fit and trim in the capital? Share them with us and others in the comment section below...

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