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Housewarming gifts in Korea? Toilet paper, detergent top of list

One of the advantages of living in a foreign country is the fact that you get to experience a totally different culture than what you’re used to. If you are invited to a housewarming party in the states, what gift would you bring?

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Taste of Korea: Exploring colorful local eateries at wonderful Namdaemun Market

Nandaemun Market is a huge area, so snacking and meals are essential as you’re likely to get hungry while exploring this extensive space!

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Korea Kids’ Corner: Family fun at sledding parks

Sledding is a great winter activity for families since it’s safe, enjoyable and requires no special clothing or equipment.

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Become famous by submitting photos for Welcome to the Pacific magazine by Jan. 22!

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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Taste of Korea: Warm yourself with popular Korean snack Hotteok

Traditionally, a hotteok is made by griddling sugar-filled dough from wheat or glutinous rice flour, but there are also other variations like corn hotteoks or hotteok stuffed with seeds, vegetables, or honey.

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Traditional markets in Korea foodie heavens

Traditional markets in Korea offer a variety of unique scenes every day, always bustling with lively energy, savory smells, and interesting items that are not found elsewhere.


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What Koreans do to ring in new year?

Did you know that Koreans celebrate the New Year twice? The first is marked Jan. 1 according to the solar calendar and it’s celebrated in most other countries.

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Fun in Korea: Shop until you drop in Dongdaemun

Dongdaemun, a place where you can see both the traditional and contemporary sides of Korea, is home to the popular Dongdaemun Fashion Town, known as the country’s shopping mecca and the center of fashion. 

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Korea Kids’ Corner: Fun cafés near bases in Pyeongtaek & Daegu!

Fortunately, there is a perfect solution as Korea has an abundance of fun kids’ cafés where both kids and parents can have a joyful time!

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Taste of Korea: Gwangjang Market a foodie paradise

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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Korean Culture: For many in ROK, fortune tellers the real deal

A few years ago when I returned to Korea, I was walking on a busy street in Seoul. A lady suddenly approached me and said she knew I’d just returned after being away for a long time.

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Korea Kids’ Corner: Kidzania place where children can be anything they want

Have you ever wondered what your kids will become when they grow up?

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Exploring Korea: Mastering mass transit in ROK

You can easily reach almost any destination on the Korean Peninsula with minimal effort and at a reasonable cost, whether by train, taxi, bus, plane, or your privately owned vehicle.


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