Five museum shows to catch during Seoul's art week

Frieze lasts only four days, but the museum shows timed to it run for months, so a short trip is no reason to feel shortchanged. Seoul's institutions save their biggest openings for the first week of September, when collectors and curators are in town. Here are five worth planning a day around after a long afternoon of booth-hopping. The biggest of the lot opened Thursday at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea in Samcheong-dong: the largest show yet by arguably the most in-

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the Frieze art event in Seoul?

Frieze lasts for four days, but related museum shows run for months.

When do the major museum openings in Seoul occur?

The major museum openings coincide with the first week of September.

Where is the largest show taking place during Seoul's art week?

The largest show is at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea in Samcheong-dong.