Spring

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Busan cherry blossoms in full bloom now

The Busan Regional Meteorological Administration said that cherry blossoms in Namcheon-dong started to be in full bloom from yesterday.

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Jinhae asks visitors to refrain from visiting during peak cherry blossom season

The city of Changwon is asking visitors to refrain from visiting during the peak cherry blossom season, which is set to occur next week.

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Tulips blooming at Hwamyeong Arboretum

As signs of spring return around the city, the tulips at Hwamyeong Arboretum have come into bloom.

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Korea's azaleas to bloom earlier this spring

Spring flowers are expected to bloom a week earlier this year in Busan and Gyeongnam.

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More cancellations for cherry blossom festivals in Korea

While spring cherry blossom festivals are usually some of the most anticipated events each year, more and more are being canceled due to the COVID-19 situation around the country.

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Jirisan Mountain: Signs of spring starting to appear

Despite the coronavirus taking up most headlines in news these days, signs of spring on the peninsula are starting to appear.

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A spring stroll along the Igidae Coastal Walk

The Igidae Coastal Walk features 4.7 kilometers stretching from Igidae Dongsaengmal to Oryukdo Sunrise Park.

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2020 Cherry Blossom Forecast for Japan

The Japan Meteorological Cooperation has released its first cherry blossom forecast for 2020.

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Community News

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‘No-fail’ practice fitness tests are expected for the whole Air Force in the spring

Airmen soon will have several chances to pass their fitness assessment, a draft Air Force policy stated, days after one of the service’s largest commands said it would allow favorable practice tests to count.

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Korea's 7 best parks for a spring picnic

Spring has fully arrived, with warm sunlight and cool breezes! What could be better than having a picnic in the park? Seoul and cities in the metropolitan area are dotted with pretty parks, perfect for spending a day out. Some of these parks have even been used as filming sites for Korean dramas and movies, a big draw for Hallyu fans. However, the...

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Food & Drink

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10 Korean spring greens you should know

For those of us who’ve grown up abroad, shopping at Korean grocery stores can be both a beautiful and bewildering experience. What is this root? This tangle of leaves? How can I make it delicious?

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Korean

Busan's 'Best Local Restaurants' guidebook now available in 4 languages

The city of Busan has published its “Best Local Restaurants” restaurant guidebook, available in four languages: Korean, English, Chinese and Japanese.