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Hyemin just received 32cm of Ice Cream from a staff member.

Food & Drink

Taste of 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.

Songpyeon, Yakgwa, persimmons, and chestnuts.

Food & Drink

Autumn culinary journey through Korea’s seasonal flavors

From the ocean’s bounty of fresh seafood to golden grains and the year’s sweetest fruits, autumn is the perfect time to savor Korea’s seasonal delicacies while exploring its most picturesque destinations.

Travel

Korea Kids’ Corner: Any kid can be anything at Kidzania!

Have you ever wondered what your kids will become when they grow up? There’s a perfect place where they can explore their endless possibilities and expand their dreams—KidZania!

Food & Drink

Green tea culture Korea vs Japan

When American friends come over to my place and ask for water, I hand them green tea stored in my refrigerator.

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Korea Destinations: Gimhae’s Hwapo Stream invite visitors to a seasonal spectacle

The Hwapo Stream wetlands in Gimhae are shimmering with silver waves of reeds, creating a stunning autumn landscape that continues to attract visitors from across the country.

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korea tongyeong festival

Tongyeong City will hold the “Gangguan Media Park Festival” on Saturday, November 15, at Gangguan Port, celebrating the completion of its Smart Tourism City Project and Gangguan Nightscape Improvement Project.

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Yangsan in Korea extends 2025 Chrysanthemum Festival by one week to Nov. 16

Yangsan City will extend the 2025 Yangsan Chrysanthemum Festival by one week, moving the closing date from November 9 to November 16.

Travel

Discover the Soul of Seoul: “Oraegage Week 2025” brings the city’s timeless shops to life

Seoul City will host “Oraegage Week 2025” from November 7 to 21, featuring a two-week celebration centered on the newly designated Oraegage in the city’s northwestern districts Mapo, Eunpyeong, and Seodaemun.

Food & Drink

Starbucks Korea switches from paper to plant-based plastic straws nationwide

Starbucks Korea announced that it will begin using plant-based plastic straws at all of its stores nationwide, excluding Jeju Island.

Travel

Heart and Seoul: Tour to S. Korean capital, DMZ with ROK Cultural Immersion Program

Each year, thousands of U.S. and United Nations Command troops stationed in Korea are invited to leave the base and enjoy the journey that brings history, culture, and purpose into focus.

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Time to meet first face U.S. soldiers see in Korea (Eighth Army Theater Gateway Center team)

Though the TGC is the first face most U.S. soldiers meet in Korea, not all see how much their work matters. I followed the team to see a closer look at their work and mission.

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Exploring 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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Get your photos published in Stars and Stripes Welcome to the Pacific magazine, deadline Jan. 25, 2026

In May 2026, 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!