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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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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 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.

Photo Of Busan Destination: Gwangalli’s 2025 Car-Free Cultural Street returns July 5

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Busan Destination: Gwangalli’s 2025 Car-Free Cultural Street returns July 5

Suyeong District Office has announced traffic restrictions for the upcoming “2025 Gwangalli Car-Free Cultural Street” program, which will take place throughout the summer.

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Busan’s Gwangalli Beach to debut laser show in tandem with drone show July 5

Gwangalli Beach will host its first-ever laser show this Saturday, adding a new visual dimension to its popular Gwangalli M Drone Light Show.

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Fun in Korea: Gyeongnam’s beaches fully reopen for summer season starting July 5

Gyeongnam Province will sequentially reopen 26 beaches across five cities and counties starting July 5, with full operation continuing through August 24, signaling the region’s official embrace of summer.

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Korea Tip of the Day: Dining out at restaurants

Restaurant cultures vary across countries, and Korea also has its own unique ways. To navigate your best restaurant experience, check out these 5 helpful tips about Korean restaurant culture.

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Busan records earliest tropical night in 111 years as heat intensifies

Busan experienced its first tropical night of the year overnight on July 1, marking the earliest occurrence of the phenomenon in 111 years, according to the Busan Meteorological Administration.

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Speakin’ Korean: Iconic divers haenyeo

- These women are amazing!: I-yeoseong-deureun nollawoyo! (이 여성들은 놀라워요!)

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Summer escapes in Korea: Have a blast at water gun festivals

Dive into some fun summer adventures while you’re in South Korea. Escape the heat and check out some of the fun activities to cool off.


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