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Just like Gyeongnidan-gil Street in Itaewon or Sangsu-dong Café Street near Hongdae, Suwon has its own trendy little alley inside the fortress called Haengridan-gil (also known as Haenggung Village Road).
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Doure is one of the few quality Hansik (Korean food) restaurants right by Camp Humphreys.
When U.S. troops are mentioned in Korean media, issues relating to alcohol often come up.
Just about 40 minutes from U.S. bases in Pyeongtaek, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress stands as one of Korea’s most historical and family-friendly destinations.
Shake Shack Korea has launched a limited-edition winter menu, the “Snowy Cheese Shack,” available nationwide through the end of the year.
Korean restaurant Nae Dang at Hotel Nongshim has introduced a new nine-course traditional set meal, offering a modern take on the classic royal-style Korean dining experience.
The nation’s largest kimchi-making charity event will take place at Garak Market, Korea’s premier public wholesale market.
My good friend Abraham, an airman in the U.S. Air Force that I have known for years, just returned to Korea so it was a great excuse for a party.
Koreans usually roast shrimp only with salt but I added garlic and butter. Also, this food usually comes with a Korean dipping sauce made of chili pepper paste and vinegar or sesame oil, but I prepared a garlic and cheese mayo sauce for my American friends.
Dining out in South Korea offers an exciting mix of flavors, textures, and culinary traditions, but it can also be overwhelming if you can’t read the menu.
Feeling the itch to escape Korea for a few days, I booked a ticket to Japan on Korean Airlines using miles and spent four days exploring solo.
