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Free ROK Cultural Immersion Program introduces US military community to Korea

Whether you’re single, unaccompanied, or stationed with your family in Korea, it can take a few months to get comfortable in your new surroundings. Korea has many exciting activities, a rich cultural history and delicious food to sample, but where do you begin?

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Speakin' Korean: How to ask for directions

The Seoul Metro has more than 20 lines, and line 1 (dark blue color) is the longest line and features a lot of different routes.

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Transport to Korea’s Joseon Dynasty at Nakan Eupseong Folk Village

Nakan Eupseong Folk Village is my favorite place among all the wonderful destinations in Suncheon City.

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Shopping in Korea: Navigating ROK's shopping mecca Dongdaemun

Stripes Korea writer Hyemin Lee is going to take you to the country’s shopping mecca, Dongdaemun. With 32 shopping malls, a vast array of markets, and 30,000 stores in all, you can't go wrong here!

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Seoul Searching: Fun and food in Korea’s hip Jamsil

Jamsil is made up of Seoul’s largest cultural and artistic neighborhoods with many fun places to visit, including shopping malls, entertainment facilities, parks, famous eateries, and so much more.

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The wonders of won: Korea's colorful currency

Korean currency can be largely divided into four coins and four bills, with denominations of 10, 50, 100, 500 and 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 50,000 won, respectively.

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Look both ways! Take caution when crossing street in Korea

If you are new to Korea, you’ll quickly learn that the streets are filled with cars, trucks and motorbikes going every which way. In many places, the pace is fast and hectic.

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Exploring Korea: The ultimate guide for visiting Sokcho & Seoraksan National Park

So, you’ve finally made the best decision with your time in Korea and decided to visit Seoraksan National Park, or should I say: Middle Earth! Close to Sokcho, this National Park is home to endless trails, awe-inspiring views, cascading waterfalls, and views from Korea’s third-highest peak.

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VIDEO: Time stands still at Oeam Folk Village in Korea

Recently, I went to Oeam folk village in Asan, South Chungcheong Province, on the recommendation of one of my coworkers.

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Korea’s Starfield Anseong Mall more than just shopping

In recent years, shopping malls in the States have started to fall out of fashion due in part to the convenience of online retail. South Korea is no stranger to the loss of interest in the concept of the shopping mall.

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Korea Kids’ Corner: Fantastic family adventure on Geoje Island

Geoje Island, off South Korea’s southern coast, is the country’s second-largest island after Jeju Island.

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Korea Tip of the Day: Overcoming language barriers with Naver Papago Korean translator app

Even if you don’t speak Korean, there’s no need to worry because there is a perfect solution: Naver Papago!

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VIDEO: Pyeongtaek Natural Theme Botanical Garden year-round fun

You don’t have to travel far from Camp Humphreys for some amazing flora.

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