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Korea Kids Corner: Wonderful family adventure on Geoje Island

Geoje Island, off South Korea’s southern coast, is the country’s second-largest island after Jeju Island. It offers a captivating travel destination to enjoy a variety of activities including water sports, delectable cuisine, and the island’s unique natural beauty.

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Korea Kids’ Corner: Best dinosaur museums to explore with family!

Why are dinosaurs such a fascinating topic for kids? Perhaps it’s the giant size and awe-inspiring nature of these ancient creatures that captures their imaginations.

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Exploring Korean War at memorial museum

The War Memorial of Korea is hands down my favorite destination. If you’re a U.S. military member, a member of the UN forces stationed in Korea or simply a history buff, mark it as an absolute must-visit spot!

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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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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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Enjoy a spectacular summer trip to Sacheon, South Korea

Sacheon-si in Gyeongnam Proivince is gaining attention as a premier leisure camping destination, offering a blend of leisure sports, history, culture, and tourism.


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A foreigner’s guide to reading a Korean menu

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.

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Minding your table manners in Korea

Each country has a different culture. When you live in a foreign country, if you take the time to learn the culture and manners to follow, it will be a great help in acclimating to your new home and making new friends.

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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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Eat Like a Local: Experience a café with a view at The Oegan in Korea

In Korea, there are many unique and Instagram-worthy cafes in almost every region of the country.

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Taste of Korea: Best all-you-can-eat restaurants near Humphreys under $20

When you’re feeling down, happy, or just need a pick-me-up, here’s a great way to add some joy to your day for less than $20: Go to an all-you-can-eat restaurant!

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Top 5 things to do in Korea’s trendy 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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25 events not to miss this August in Busan

The heatwave continues into August, but there are plenty of things around the city to keep you busy if you’re planning a summer staycation in Busan.

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Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary History to host Liberation Day-themed summer program for children

In celebration of the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation, the Busan Museum of Modern and Contemporary History will run a special summer program for children titled “Ambiguous August 15” from August 12 to 17.


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