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When you're introduced to a new country and culture, the most lasting memories might not be from tourist attractions or local cuisine, but more often from the connections you make with the people around you.

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Busan Destination: Gwangalli’s 2025 Car-Free Cultural Street returns July 5

Suyeong District Office has announced traffic restrictions for the upcoming “2025 Gwangalli Car-Free Cultural Street” program, which will take place throughout the summer.

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Busan’s Gwangalli Beach to debut laser show in tandem with drone show July 5

Gwangalli Beach will host its first-ever laser show this Saturday, adding a new visual dimension to its popular Gwangalli M Drone Light Show.

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Fun in Korea: Gyeongnam’s beaches fully reopen for summer season starting July 5

Gyeongnam Province will sequentially reopen 26 beaches across five cities and counties starting July 5, with full operation continuing through August 24, signaling the region’s official embrace of summer.


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Korea Tip of the Day: Dining out at restaurants

Restaurant cultures vary across countries, and Korea also has its own unique ways. To navigate your best restaurant experience, check out these 5 helpful tips about Korean restaurant culture.

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Busan records earliest tropical night in 111 years as heat intensifies

Busan experienced its first tropical night of the year overnight on July 1, marking the earliest occurrence of the phenomenon in 111 years, according to the Busan Meteorological Administration.


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Speakin’ Korean: Iconic divers haenyeo

- These women are amazing!: I-yeoseong-deureun nollawoyo! (이 여성들은 놀라워요!)

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Dunkin Korea adds Crunchy Caramel Honey Peanut for Donut of the Month

Dunkin’ Korea has added two treats for its Donut of the Month and Beverage of the month for July.

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Fun in Korea: Gimhae opens Climate Change Theme Park water playground for summer season

The Climate Change Theme Park water playground in Gimhae will officially operate from July 1 to August 31, providing a free and safe place for residents to cool off during the summer.

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Share your ink in Stars and Stripes’ 2025 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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Summer escapes in Korea: Have a blast at water gun festivals

Dive into some fun summer adventures while you’re in South Korea. Escape the heat and check out some of the fun activities to cool off.

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Seoul Water Reuse Experience Center opens children’s water playground

The Seoul Water Reuse Experience Center in Gangseo-gu has reopened its popular children’s water playground on July 1, offering a fun, safe, and educational way for kids to cool off during the summer.

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Geoje City to open six free water parks this summer to beat the heat

Geoje City will operate six public water playgrounds from July 8 to August 17, offering residents and children a way to cool off during the hot summer months.

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Korean food, can’t help but love it

Korean food resembles the nature of the Korean people, boasting powerful, diverse, and harmonious charms.


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