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VIDEO| Virtual tour of Ansan Multicultural Food Street in Korea

Located in Wongok-dong, the Ansan Multicultural Food Street was formed in 1990s during the influx of blue-collar foreign workers who came work at the many industrial companies in Ansan.
The view from the summit of Eungbongsan Mountain
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5 ways to enjoy Seoul Forest

Originally the royal hunting grounds during the Joseon period, the land was used for a golf course and horse race track before being converted into the current park in 2005.
Yokota's Elena Haas spikes against Nile C. Kinnick's Cierra San Nicolas during Saturday's Japan girls volleyball match. The Red Devils won in straight sets. (Dave Ornauer/Stars and Stripes)
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DoDEA Pacific Scoreboard: Sept. 11, 2021

1, Austin Shinzato, Kinnick, 17 minutes, 35.18 seconds; 2, Logan Hamilton, Kinnick, 18:31.38; 3, Soul Vessels, 19:26.08; 4, Eli Aquil, Kinnick, 19:26.08; 5, Freddy Vences, Kinnick, 19:37.96; 6, Chris Lardner, Kinnick, 19:52.90; 7, Bennett Schmid, Kinnick, 19:57.07; 8, Ryan Izaguirre, Edgren, 21:32.03; 9, Noah Henderson, Edgren, 21:45.16; 10, David...
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Korean Metro workers warn of possible strike from next week

During a Cabinet meeting held at the government complex yesterday, Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum urged subway unions of Seoul and four other major cities to refrain from staging a planned walkout next week as the moves will seriously disrupt the public transportation service.
View of Ganghwado Island mountains from Jeokseoksa Temple on Goryeosan Mountain in Incheon. File photo
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Rediscovering Korea, four decades on 1980-2021: Part 3. Beyond Seoul, a richer Korea experience

As we step further away from Osan and Seoul in this last installment, please remember that, whatever your experiences while on duty in Korea (or any land in which you are a guest), those experiences will help inform how you view the world from that time forward.
The Songtan Entertainment District or SED, as it’s known to military bubbas. Photos by Kyle Haney
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Airmen shares secrets to PCSing to Korea during pandemic

This post is strictly aimed at my brothers and sisters in arms, but there’s still tons of goodness for folks that are considering a move to Korea in 2021.
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Healing day trip to Yangpyeong & Namyangju on Korea’s Gyeongui-Jungang line

You can easily escape the stifling city by hopping on the Gyeongui-Jungang Line of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway system and heading to Yangpyeong and Namyangju. Located on the Bukhangang and Namhangang Rivers where they converge into the larger Hangang River, the area is filled with botanical gardens, arboretums, riverside parks, and more.
Photos courtesy of Korea Tourism Organization
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When in Korea, try Asia's longest and highest ziplines

There are over ten different ziplines in Korea, including both the longest and the highest ziplines in Asia.
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Whitewater rafting on Korea's beautiful Naerincheon River

Are Korean rapids what you’d expect to find in places like the Colorado River? Certainly not. But are Korean Rapids still a good time?
The view towards Seoul and Mt. Namsan from Dragon Hill Lodge at Yongsan in 2007. Photos by Charles T. Mitchell
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Rediscovering Korea, four decades on 1980-2021: Part 2. Destination Seoul - Beyond the base

After my friends and I had become comfortable with the community surrounding Osan, we would grab a long distance bus (as this was years before the extended subway) and travel up to the nation’s political, social, financial, and artistic capital. 
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VIDEO| Virtual tour of Ansan Multicultural Food Street in Korea

Located in Wongok-dong, the Ansan Multicultural Food Street was formed in 1990s during the influx of blue-collar foreign workers who came work at the many industrial companies in Ansan.
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Cuisine: Café

Cosmic Cat Donuts in Pyeongtaek out of this world

Sugar cravings are extremely common and hard to resist, especially when you’re on a diet.
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VIDEO| Spice up your life with some kimchi pancakes

Kimchi is considered to be a very healthy food and is a staple of Korean cuisine. Some choose to have it as a side but with a little work, you can add this flavorful pickled and spicy dish to other recipes as well.
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HQ Bar announces hours during Chuseok holiday

For those looking to head out in the evening, here is the schedule for HQ Bar in Gwangan during Chuseok.
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Tasty Korean beers you can pick up at grocery stores

The corona virus outbreak is taking away a lot of my things. Especially after a long day, the neighborhood pub, which had become a haven to escape for a fun evening with colleagues and friends, is no longer safe.
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Vegan but incredibly delicious pumpkin bread recipe

Don't let the title fool you! Just because this pumpkin bread has the "vegan" label doesn't mean that it's not the tastiest, most incredible pumpkin bread you can make!