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Fun in Korea: Dive into 4 cool summer escapes

As the temperatures rise and the sun shines brightly, it’s time to dive into some summer adventures! During this season, escaping the heat and humidity is a priority, and luckily, Korea offers many great ways to get a refreshing break.

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Mastering mass transit in Korea

You can easily reach almost any destination on the Korean Peninsula with minimal effort and at a reasonable cost, whether by train, taxi, bus, plane, or your privately owned vehicle.

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Dynamic Maze and Alive Museum in Seoul fun for kids in Korea

Insadong District in Seoul is a popular area with many museums and exhibition spaces of traditional culture and art.

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Share your ink in Stars and Stripes’ 2025 Pacific Tattoo magazine!

Stars and Stripes wants to feature your tattoos and the stories behind them in our next Pacific Tattoo magazine!


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Korea Kids’ Corner: Enjoy a fairy tale day at Hongcheon Alpaca World!

Get reacquainted with nature and enjoy a fairy tale day trip to Hongcheon Alpaca World in Gangwon-do Province.

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Whitewater rafting on Korea’s beautiful Naerincheon River

Are Korean rapids what you’d expect to find in places like the Colorado River? Certainly not. But are Korean Rapids still a good time?


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VIDEO: Exploring Korea: Paddleboarding on Namhangang River

You know, when you move to Korea, people warn you about “monsoon season”, bugs the size of your hands, and fish markets in Busan but, what they forget to mention is just how HOT it can get here!

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Hiking in Korea: Trekking Woraksan National Park

If ferociously tall cliffs, memorizing labyrinths of stairs, rare sightings of goat antelopes (not kidding), and panoramic peak views sound like your kind of thing, then this post is undoubtedly for you!

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Fun in Korea: Guide to big size shopping in Itaewon

If you’ve been struggling to find jeans that won’t suffocate your legs or jackets that actually zip up, take a walk through Itaewonu, South Korea.

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Through Korean eyes: My first visit to Japan

My first trip to Japan was during a work assignment at Stars and Stripes, which led me to the Pacific Headquarters in Tokyo.

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Korea Tip of the Day: 7 useful online travel shops

If you’re looking to plan a fun weekend and need ideas on what to do, check out online travel shops for special deals on attractions, activities, transportation, and accommodations.

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Gwangjang Market a foodie paradise in Korea

Gwangjang Market is one of the largest and most famous markets in Korea. Located about 10 minutes away from Dongdaemun Fashion Town, it’s a great place to grab a snack after shopping.

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Hot summer, cool festivals in Korea

Summer festivals are the best way to cool off the Korean summer heat. Grab the fence and let yourself go rockin’, crack open some cold ones with fried chicken on a grass lawn, or pamper your skin with the finest mud

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Best things to do with your Korean buddies!

When you're introduced to a new country and culture, the most lasting memories might not be from tourist attractions or local cuisine, but more often from the connections you make with the people around you.


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