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Fun in Korea: Capture breathtaking views in Suncheon City!

Suncheon City in South Korea’s southern region is well-known for its rich ecological diversity. With its two iconic destinations, Suncheonman Bay Wetland and the National Garden, the city has earned the nicknames “Ecological City” and “Garden City.”

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Experience Seoul’s Culinary Delights at the 2024 Seoul Gourmet Week Nov. 8-14

Seoul invites you to a week-long gourmet adventure, “2024 Seoul Gourmet Week,” from November 8th to 14th.

Food & Drink

Korea Kitchen: Roasting up delicious jumbo shrimp

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.

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Exploring Korea: Top 5 things to do in Hongdae

Hongdae is one of the great spots to dine out. The streets are filled with diverse eateries featuring not only Korean delicacies, but also other international cuisines.


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Korea Tip of the Day: Be ready to hit the trails

Mastering Korea’s hiking trails is so easy with the Kakao Map and Naver Map apps.

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Green tea culture Korea vs Japan 

When American friends come over to my place and ask for water, I hand them green tea stored in my refrigerator.


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Taste of Korea: Seoul's Noryangjin Fish Market a seafood heaven

If you’re a seafood lover, Noryangjin Fish Market (노량진 수산시장) is a great spot to visit and explore.

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Speakin’ Korean: Formal phrases at a restaurant

In Korea, customers at restaurants usually press an electronic bell on the table when they want to order.

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Busan announces winners of the 12th Beautiful Landscape Awards

The city of Busan recently selected five exceptional landscaping projects as winners of the 12th Beautiful Landscape Awards, recognizing both public and private sector contributions to enhancing the city’s green spaces.

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Korea Tips of the Day: Stop by ROK-US Armed Forces Lounge

As you commute around South Korea, you’ll likely travel through many train stations. Among them, Seoul Station stands out as the busiest in the peninsula.

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Experience autumn on the Seoul Grand Park trails and attractions

Immerse yourself in the beauty of autumn at Seoul Grand Park’s scenic trails, where vibrant fall foliage creates a perfect escape from the busy city.

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Submit photos for Welcome to the Pacific magazine by Jan. 22, 2025

Have you ever dreamed about having your photo featured on the cover of a magazine?In May 2025, 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!

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Job Opening at Stars and Stripes: Multimedia, Digital, and Programmatic Sales Contractor

Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for multimedia and digital sales? Stars and Stripes is looking for independent contractors to join our team, working in Tokyo, Seoul, Okinawa, or Singapore.


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