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Seoul opens public Hanok spaces for nighttime cultural program ‘Bamma-sil’ from May 21 to 31

Seoul City will host the second annual Public Hanok Bamma-sil program from May 21 to May 31, offering citizens a chance to experience early summer evenings in hanok spaces across Bukchon and Seochon.

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What’s on in Busan this weekend: May 16-18

Looking to get out and about? Here’s what’s happening around Busan this weekend.

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Baseball fever fuels retail boom as brands partner with Korea Baseball Organization teams

With professional baseball reaching new heights in popularity, the retail industry is tapping into the fandom, launching collaborative products with KBO teams to reinvigorate sales amid an ongoing consumption slowdown.

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2025 Ungsang Festival to be held on June 7, 8 in Yangsan, Korea

The 2025 Ungsang Festival will be held on June 7 and 8 at Ungsang Sports Park in Yangsan, celebrating the region’s historical, cultural, and environmental significance under the slogan “Ungsang New Wind! A New Leap.”


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Starbucks Korea adds tomato ragu pasta to its menu

Starbucks Korea has introduced a new food item, Tomato Ragu Pasta, at stores nationwide.

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Korean BBQ restaurant chain at home near US bases

Kim Brothers’ Philosophy of Meat is a fantastic Korean BBQ restaurant where the staff grills delicious, high-quality meat right in front of you.


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Speakin' Korean: Sweet talkin'

Hello: Annyeong-haseyo (안녕하세요)

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Food & Drink

Taste of Korea: How to make shrimp and pepper pancakes

I was trying to feed 4 people, including myself, so I used one bag (500g) of Korean pancake mix.

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Exploring Korea: Hadong Bukcheon’s poppy landscape returns in full bloom

Hadong-gun in Gyeongnam province will once again be covered in vibrant red as the 11th Bukcheon Poppy Festival takes place from May 16 to 25 in the flower fields of Jikjeon Village, Bukcheon-myeon.

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Bakeries K-pop idols visited

Peek into the daily lives of Korean idols.

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Sneak away for some clandestine fried chicken at Itaewon speakeasy

I finally found it! A few months ago, I watched a video of unique and exciting restaurants in Seoul.

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Fun in Korea: Changwon releases spring tourism video showcasing local scenic spots

Changwon Special City has released a new promotional video highlighting its spring tourist destinations through its official YouTube channel.

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Share your ink in 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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Get published in this year’s Stars and Stripes Destination Paradise magazine

It’s time to book your flights and pack your bags to go on your next adventure! We know you love to travel as much as we do and being stationed in the Pacific provides great access to all the beautiful countries you never imagined you’d get to see.


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