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Shopping in Korea: Navigating ROK's shopping mecca Dongdaemun

Stripes Korea writer Hyemin Lee is going to take you to the country’s shopping mecca, Dongdaemun. With 32 shopping malls, a vast array of markets, and 30,000 stores in all, you can't go wrong here!

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Transport to Korea’s Joseon Dynasty at Nakan Eupseong Folk Village

Nakan Eupseong Folk Village is my favorite place among all the wonderful destinations in Suncheon City.

Food & Drink

Taste of Korea: Seoul's Noryangjin Fish Market a seafood heaven

If you’re a seafood lover, Noryangjin Fish Market (노량진 수산시장) is a great spot to visit and explore.

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Seoul Searching: Fun and food in Korea’s hip Jamsil

Jamsil is made up of Seoul’s largest cultural and artistic neighborhoods with many fun places to visit, including shopping malls, entertainment facilities, parks, famous eateries, and so much more.


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Speakin' Korean: How to ask for directions

The Seoul Metro has more than 20 lines, and line 1 (dark blue color) is the longest line and features a lot of different routes.


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Education

Salute your 2024 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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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.

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VIDEO: Celebrating the Month of the Military Child on AFN Korea

April is the Month of the Military Child! Stars and Stripes collects stories from military brats and publishes them in our community paper and website.

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The wonders of won: Korea's colorful currency

Korean currency can be largely divided into four coins and four bills, with denominations of 10, 50, 100, 500 and 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, 50,000 won, respectively.

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Look both ways! Take caution when crossing street in Korea

If you are new to Korea, you’ll quickly learn that the streets are filled with cars, trucks and motorbikes going every which way. In many places, the pace is fast and hectic.

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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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Exploring Korea: The ultimate guide for visiting Sokcho & Seoraksan National Park

So, you’ve finally made the best decision with your time in Korea and decided to visit Seoraksan National Park, or should I say: Middle Earth! Close to Sokcho, this National Park is home to endless trails, awe-inspiring views, cascading waterfalls, and views from Korea’s third-highest peak.

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VIDEO: Korea Kitchen: Tasty recipe for kimchi pork stew

Whenever I visit my parents in Daegu, my mother always sets aside my favorite fermented cabbage kimchi so I can take back to my place with me. You might think I’m hogging my family’s kimchi, but fortunately for me, I’m the only one in my family who likes it.

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