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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...
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Busan's top 16 attractions to visit

Busan is full of beautiful sites to see around the city. Here’s the best places to check out during your visit.
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Beomeosa Temple near Chinhae offers serene getaway

Beomeosa is one of Korea’s “Great 5 Temples.” This large, incredibly serene, temple complex is accessible by subway and then a short taxi or bus ride to the foothills. Founded in 678, the temple offers a unique view into the life of Korea’s Buddhist Monks.
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The beauty of Namhae and the Korean Archipelago

Officially called Namhaedo Island, Namhae in Gyeongsangnam-do is the fifth largest island in Korea and just one of the 70-plus islands off the southern coast that make up the Korean archipelago.
Gongju Gongsanseong Fortress (Credit: Be Marie Korea)
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Discovering a historic city of Gongju, Korea

Gongju is a historic city in Chungcheongnam-do. Formerly named Ungjin, the area was the capital of the Baekje Kingdom.
The first view of the entire Tapsa Temple (Photo by Chihon Kim)
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VIDEO| Fresh air, great views at Korea's Mt. Maisan

At a mere 685 meters, Maisan Mountain, located in Jianan-gun, Jeollabuk-do, may not be very tall, but it offers a great view of neighboring peaks and unique topography.
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Exploring Korea: A family trip to beautiful Busan

My family arrived South Korea late May 2020 and was quarantined for two weeks at the barracks. I was researching and looking forward to exploring Korea as soon as possible.
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VIDEO| Let's take a virtual vacation to Gyeongju, South Korea!

Join us as we take a short virtual journey to Gyeongju, South Korea.
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Summer in the beauty of Eunpyeong Hanok Village

The architectural beauty of hanok structures continues to awe visitors to Korea, with many people including a trip to a hanok village on their itinerary.
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9 scenic spots to visit in Haman, South Korea

Haman-gun in Gyeongsangnam-do has selected nine of the most outstanding attractions in the region to visit.
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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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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!