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Find out what great things are happening around Busan this week.
Sancheong County has added new nighttime illumination to Hanmaeum Park in Sancheong-eup.
Coupang is Korea’s most beloved shopping app, often referred to as “Amazon in Korea” by Americans. You can find everything from groceries and beauty products to electronics and home essentials.
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You might recognize jjimjilbang as being a Korean bathhouse, but they are more than that. Not only can visitors enjoy hot soaks and spa treatments, but there are also rooms with entertainment like a small movie theater, arcade games, rooms for rest and even overnight stays.
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!
When I was a child, Santa always left a stuffed animal in my big Christmas stocking while I was sleeping on Christmas Eve.
If you’re a seafood lover, Noryangjin Fish Market (노량진 수산시장) is a great spot to visit and explore.
Standing up in front of a crowd at a bar on karaoke night might not be everyone’s idea of fun, but this cultural phenomenon has been around for a long time and continues to draw in new fans.
Busan has been named one of the world’s leading smart cities, placing 8th globally, 2nd in Asia, and 1st in Korea in the latest Smart Centres Index (SCI) released by the UK-based Z/Yen Group.
