In May 2026, the next edition of our annual Stars and Stripes Welcome to the Pacific magazine will hit the streets, and we’re looking for you, our readers, to help make it the best ever!
So, you’re ready to escape the house/villa/apartment and get out and explore. If you’re anything like me, you’re not getting outside without 30 layers of clothes and a windbreaker to keep this bone-chilling Korean weather out lol, I feel you fam. Well, I have an idea: let’s hit the slopes!
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If you’re a seafood lover, Noryangjin Fish Market (노량진 수산시장) is a great spot to visit and explore.
Busan’s iconic winter tradition, the 39th Haeundae Polar Bear Festival, returns this weekend with a concentrated two day program of music, sea swimming, and participatory events at Haeundae Beach.
One of the best things about winter’s arrival is the chance to enjoy skiing and snowboarding.
Homeplus has announced plans to suspend operations at several stores in Busan and Ulsan as part of ongoing efforts to address worsening financial conditions.
Haneul Park at Seoul’s World Cup Park is offering a rare winter landscape this year as its iconic silver grass fields are being left standing through the colder months for the first time since the park opened.
Tongyeong City will hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, the 21st at 2 p.m. for the Tongyeong Port Ocean Viewcation Project, marking the official start of construction on a new waterfront landmark.
SR, the operator of the high speed rail service SRT, announced that reservations for Lunar New Year holiday tickets will be available from January 26 to 29.
Looking to get out and about? Here’s what’s happening around Busan this weekend.
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Going on a snacking tour in Hongdae is a fun way to discover a variety of enticing Korean foods and treats. Enjoy the snacks while strolling around the lively streets brimming with a youthful atmosphere, street performances and trendy shops.
Seoul Plaza Ice Rink has surpassed 100,000 visitors just 26 days after opening, reaffirming its status as one of the city’s most popular winter attractions.
Changwon City has outlined its 2026 policy direction for culture and education, focusing on expanding everyday cultural infrastructure and building a long term talent pipeline suited to the AI era.
Ulsan is adding a new way to explore its signature green spaces with the launch of the Ulsan Carriage, an electric powered sightseeing vehicle designed to make city tourism more relaxed and enjoyable.
