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Deadline May 5 in Korea to salute graduate in Stars and Stripes Grad Tab

High school graduation is a special time, and Stars and Stripes is pleased to once again be putting together our annual Grad Tab, highlighting information on all of the Pacific DoDEA high schools and their graduating classes.

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Shopping in Korea: Seoul's Dongdaemun Fashion Town the real deal!

If I had to choose one place to recommend to my foreign friends for shopping, I’d say Dongdaemun.

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Exploring Korea: Ssamzie-gil complex full of shops, fun in Seoul

On Insadong’s main street, this spiral-shaped, four-story building is packed with more than 70 businesses, including craft and souvenir shops, galleries and cafes.

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Exploring Korea: Visiting 3 terrific temples in one weekend

I’ve discovered 3 temples within a day-trip’s length of Osan Air Base that all offer distinct differences and unique experiences when compared. And the best part: you can see all three in a single weekend–read on!


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Taste of Korea: Food you must try at convenience stores in ROK

Convenience stores in Korea are always looking for ways to surprise their customers with interesting new products while promoting steady sellers.

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Experience Korean culture through one-day classes

Does the idea of taking pictures in front of popular attractions and eating at trending restaurants sound like a boring trip to you?


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Photo Of Korea Kids Corner: Fantastic family adventure on Geoje Island!

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Korea Kids Corner: Fantastic 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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Taste of Korea: 3 must-visit cafés near Camp Humphreys

In Korea, many locals have a common hangout routine which involves visiting a good restaurant to enjoy delicious dishes and then heading to a café for delicious desserts.

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Love in Korea: What to know about dating in ROK

As Korea’s 12 love holidays show, love is a great interest in Korean society.

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VIDEO: Crossing Korea's longest suspension bridge

Near Yonggwolsan Mountain in Sunchang, there is a 270-meter-long suspension bridge you don’t want to miss!

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Trekking Korea's wonderful Woraksan National Park

If ferociously tall cliffs, memorizing labyrinths of stairs, rare sightings of goat antelopes (not kidding), and panoramic peak views sound like your kind of thing, then this post is undoubtedly for you!

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Great tips for taking public transportation in Korea

Korea has a really good public transportation system.

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Dakgalbi: Famous Korean spicy stir-fried chicken recipe

Boneless chicken is marinated then cooked with plenty of vegetables.

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Exploring Korea: Boryeong anything but boring

While Boryeong may not sound familiar to you, it isn’t until you hear the name in context of its annual mud festival or Daecheon Beach, that it will start to ring a bell.

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