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Temporary business hours for Westin Chosun restaurants

The Westin Chosun has announced their temporary business hours for their restaurants due to the COVID-19 situation.
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2020 Seoul Jazz Festival May 23-24

The 2020 Seoul Jazz Festival is set for two days of amazing jazz and fun this May.
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A perfect place to unwind for Seoulites!

Living in Seoul rarely makes you bored with fancy shopping malls, never ending food adventures, and entertaining shows & events happening everywhere.
A view of U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan in Seoul, South Korea, on Sunday, March 1, 2020. KIM GAMEL/STARS AND STRIPES
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Power restored on Army's Yongsan Garrison in Seoul

Power was restored on Yongsan Army Garrison in Seoul Monday after half of the base went dark over the weekend.
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Things you must try in South Korea

South Korea, or the “Land of the Morning Calm,” is quite often seen or heard about in the media due to rising tensions with the North, but this article will not dwell in the negative side, but rather the positive. Home to over 30,000 U.S. military personnel and their families, South Korea is full of activities and places to help foreigners enjoy...
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Try unique taste of fried chicken at Sai Chicken

Sai Chicken is a fried chicken restaurant named for its location in a small alleyway between (‘sai’ in Korean) buildings. Easy enough to miss when you’re not looking for it, Sai Chicken has still become quite famous through word-of-mouth. Here, you can enjoy the unique taste of fried chicken with bean sprouts.
Photo credits: Korea Tourism Organization
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Enjoy tasty late night tours in Seoul

Eating delicious food is always enjoyable, but staying out and eating late at night in Korea is a special experience that is sure to create memories that will last. In particular, the vibrant night culture of Seoul serves as the perfect backdrop for hungry travelers to fill their empty stomachs after a full day of exploring.
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Jjimjilbang: Relax at a traditional Korean sauna

The best place to spend winter is inside where you can be warm and toasty! What better place than in a jjimjilbang, Korea’s traditional sauna.
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Seoul’s iconic landmark N Seoul Tower

One of Seoul’s most iconic landmarks, N Seoul Tower is located on Namsan Mountain and provides stunning views of the capital.
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Cheong Gye Cheon: A stream in Seoul brings serenity, calm to travelers

City life is hectic. It is especially hard to maintain a balanced life when you're living in a densely populated megalopolis like Seoul. Congested traffic, skyscrapers piercing the skyline, and the never-sleeping streetlights keeps a man from inner peace.
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April's 5 culinary highlights at Westin Chosun, Busan

The Westin Chosun has five culinary highlights this month at its hotel property.
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The benefits of colorful fruits and vegetables

It’s no secret that eating five to eight servings of fruit and vegetables daily has immense health benefits. However, varying the colors you eat in those servings helps achieve maximum nutrition.
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Wine sales rising in Korea as people stay at home more

As coronavirus has left many people staying home more often in recent weeks, a sharp rise in wine sales has been happening around the nation.
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Chang Thai Noodles in Busan's Centum City

As Thai restaurants continue to pop up around the city due to Korean’s love of travel to the Land of Smiles, another small Thai eatery has joined the ranks of Busan’s growing international food scene.
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More delivery options available in Haeundae, Busan

Shuttle Delivery has added more delivery options in the Haeundae area.
Pork cutlet (왕돈가스 6,000 won, served with soup)
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Try old-style Korean pork cutlets at Ms. & Mr. Wang Tongasu in Busan

Any Korean, who has memories of going to a street market with their mom or with friends after school, would remember the Korean tongasu in the 1980s or 1990s. Japanese pork cutlet is so common in Korea these days that it is not easy to find the old Korean-style tongasu. The sauce is somewhat unique and the humble soup is unforgettable.