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National Museum of Korea country’s most prestigious museum

National Museum of Korea, located in Seoul’s Yongsan district, is the largest and most prestigious museum in the country.

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A guide to Seollal: What to know about Korea’s Lunar New Year

Seollal, Korea’s Lunar New Year, is the country’s most important family holiday.

Food & Drink

Eat like a local in Busan: Nampodong Street Food

In this video, we take a look at the street food around Nampodong, where locals like to find a little nostalgia for Korean street snacks.

Health

1,000 patients experience music hands on at Brian D. Algood Army Community Hospital, Camp Humphreys

At first, the room is quiet. A few service members sit slouched in their chairs, eyes fixed on the floor.


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Job Opening at Stars and Stripes: Multimedia, Digital, and Programmatic Sales Contractor

Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for multimedia and digital sales? Stars and Stripes is looking for independent contractors to join our team, working in Guam, mainland Japan, Okinawa, and Seoul, Korea.

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Best of Pacific

Your vote counts!: Time to vote for the Best of the Pacific 2026

It’s a new year and it’s time once again to turn your attention to the yearly tradition unlike any other – Best of the Pacific voting season!


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Education

Deadline for America’s 250th Anniversary Youth Essay Contest Feb. 16

Join Stars and Stripes in celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America by entering our youth essay contest for a chance to win $100 and get published.

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5 places to experience Korea’s Lunar New Year

Although Seollal, the Lunar New Year, is traditionally a family holiday spent at home, many people also use the break to get out and explore.

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Food & Drink

Fun in Korea: Snack away day in Seoul's trendy Hongdae

Going on a snacking tour in Hongdae is a fun way to discover a variety of enticing Korean foods and treats. Enjoy the snacks while strolling around the lively streets brimming with a youthful atmosphere, street performances and trendy shops.

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Seoul, Korea rolls out comprehensive measures to support residents during Lunar New Year holiday

Seoul will implement a wide-ranging set of safety, livelihood, and daily life measures during the Lunar New Year holiday period from February 13 to 19.

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Travel

Namsa Yedam Village in Sancheong County selected for Culture Ministry’s ‘Local 100’ program

Sancheong‘s Namsa Yedam Village has been officially selected for the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s “Local 100” program for its second cycle, covering 2026 to 2027.

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Travel

Jinju, Korea moves to turn old downtown alleys into tourism destinations

Gyeongnam province has announced the launch of a new urban tourism project aimed at revitalizing Jinju’s aging city center by transforming small neighborhood alleys into visitor-friendly destinations.

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Food & Drink

Seoul, Korea launches Lunar New Year discounts at 62 traditional markets

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has rolled out a Lunar New Year promotion offering discounts of up to 30% at 62 traditional markets and neighborhood shopping streets across the city.

Photo Of Hadong Tea Culture finds a new home in Gwangalli, Busan

Food & Drink

Hadong Tea Culture finds a new home in Gwangalli, Busan

A new tea-focused cultural space dedicated to Hadong wild tea is set to open in Busan today, bringing traditional tea culture into an urban, everyday setting.


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