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Coronavirus: Event cancellations and venue closures in South Korea

Due to ongoing coronavirus concerns, many events in Korea have been cancelled, postponed, or scaled down for the next few weeks.
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More than 2,400 soldiers, family members ‘in limbo’ after Army halts moves from South Korea, Italy

Maj. David Watkins and his wife Irina must be out of their apartment by next week and already have plane tickets to Fort Belvoir, Va., later this month.
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2020 South Korea Cherry Blossom Forecast

It’s just a few short weeks away before the country becomes awash in pink with the blooms of the ever-popular cherry blossoms.
A U.S. F-35 stealth fighter is seen during the press day of the 2017 Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition at Seoul Airport in Seongnam, South Korea, Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. AHN YOUNG-JOON/AP
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US, South Korea postpone joint military drills due to coronavirus concerns　

The United States and South Korea postponed joint military exercises that had been expected to start next week due to the coronavirus crisis, the allies said Thursday.
A stream of vehicles wait to enter the Dongchang-ri gate at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, as soldiers screen visitors for the new coronavirus. MATTHEW KEELER/STARS AND STRIPES
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Travel to South Korea restricted for military, civilians because of coronavirus scare

Travel to South Korea is being restricted immediately for all service members and civilians who are nonessential due to the growing cases of coronavirus in the country, the regional military combatant command announced Wednesday.
Pvt. Hector Mercado, 23, of the 25th Transportation Battalion, checks temperatures before allowing people to enter Camp Walker in the coronavirus-hit city of Daegu, South Korea, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. KIM GAMEL/STARS AND STRIPES
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USFK dependent tests positive for coronavirus, putting military on high alert in South Korea

The widow of a retired soldier who recently visited stores on a southeastern base tested positive for the new coronavirus in the first confirmed case for the Army in South Korea, officials said Monday as the military went on high alert.
North Korean defector Thae Yong Ho speaks to foreign correspondents in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020. KIM GAMEL/STARS AND STRIPES
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Anger over treatment of fellow North Korean defectors spurred ex-official to run for office in South

Frustration over South Korea’s treatment of fellow defectors and other policies toward North Korea prompted one of the most senior officials to flee the communist state to run for parliament in his new homeland.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in reviews Patriot anti-missile batteries and other military hardware during Armed Forces Day in Daegu, southeast of Seoul, on Oct. 1, 2019. CHEONG WA DAE/STARS AND STRIPES
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South Korea reportedly moves Patriot missile defense battery to Seoul

South Korea has moved a Patriot anti-missile battery to the center of Seoul in a bid to beef up its defense against the growing threat from the North, a local news agency reported Tuesday.
Soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division don protective masks during training at Rodriguez Live Fire Range in Paju, South Korea, Tuesday, March 21, 2017. STARS AND STRIPES
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US, South Korea cut off defense cost-sharing talks as US envoy accuses South Koreans of falling short on offers

U.S. negotiators cut short contentious defense cost-sharing talks Tuesday in Seoul, accusing the South Koreans of failing to offer “fair and equitable” proposals.
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Typhoon Mitag: Area IV All Clear

12:40 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, Korea time: Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness All Clear has been directed for Daegu/Area IV at 11 a.m., Kunsan Air Base at 11:35 a.m. and Chinhae Naval Base at 12:40 p.m., according to spokesmen and official Facebook pages for all three regions.
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Recreate key noodle dish from award-winning Korean film ‘Parasite’

“Parasite” has invaded the U.S. after an Oscars sweep earned the Korean film four awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Foreign Language Film.
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Spring is in the air and so is the Naeng-i

A long chilly winter is finally gone, and spring has arrived. For many, the hints of spring are in the new flowers blooming, a slight change in the temperature, or a certain scent in the air.
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HQ Bar in Gwangalli to host 'Full Menu Welcome Back Party' April 1

HQ Bar in Gwangalli is hosting a “Full Menu Welcome Back Party” this Wednesday evening.
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Patbingsu Recipe: Learn how to make a delicious dessert at home

Patbingsu is just one of many red-bean based desserts in Korea. Pat ) is red azuki bean, boiled and sweetened to make a paste which is then layered atop bingsu, or shaved ice.
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Must-try Gourmet Spicy Chicken at Fast-Casual Prices around Busan

The average Korean chomps down 20 fried chicken meals every year. Fried chicken restaurants seem to pop up on every corner of every neighborhood.
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Temporary dining operation schedule changes at Busan Hilton Hotel's until April 5

Busan Hilton Hotel has temporarily changed its operation schedule for its food services due to the coronavirus situation in the country.