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Ice coffee sales rise in Korea due to warmer winter weather

As warmer than normal winter temperatures have occurred in Korea this year, the popularity of ice coffees and drinks usually consumed in the summer has continued.
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Unseasonal warm weather continues to wilt winter fests in Korea

While many rejoice with warmer temperatures in what is normally a frigid Korean winter, annual winter festivals and those looking forward to them are starting to suffer cancellations and changes in plans.
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Hanmadang Tongyeong Sutbul Jangeogui: Delicacy oyster soup in Busan

Located about 20 meters from Beomnaegol subway gate 4 in Busanjin-gu, Hanmadand Tongyeong Sutbul Jangeogui is a specialized restaurant quite famous for its grilled eel and jangeo tang, a Korean-style spicy eel stew using fresh eel from the waters off Tongyeong.
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Catch some winter fun on the hills near Camp Humphreys

For many who grew up in regions with winter snowfalls, sledding is one of the favorite seasonal pastimes especially after a fresh batch of snow covers area parks and grassy knolls.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects millions of Americans every year and is believed to be more common in parts of the country where the sunshine is less prevalent, such as here. SAD symptoms can include a down mood, loss of interest in activities that are normally enjoyable, change in appetite, sleep patterns, fatigue and loss of energy. (Navy photo by Douglas Stutz)
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Shining light on those wintertime blues

The winter weather forecast will be snow and sleet for some, yet sorrow and sadness for others.
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The lights of Ansan, Korea, that never go out

If you are worried you missed your chance to enjoy Korea’s winter illuminations, relax because there is a place lit up year-round.
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3 Must-visit places to warm up with a Winter spa day

Set off for Busan to escape from the winter cold as many well-known spas are scattered across the city.
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Sign up for Haeundae Polar Bear Festival 2020 by Dec. 20

The 33rd annual Haeundae Polar Bear Festival will take place from January 4-5, 2020 at Haeundae Beach. This unique event is held every year to help embrace the cold winter weather, as well as pray for good health in the New Year.
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Sculpted beauty at Sapporo Snow Festival Jan. 31-Feb. 11

Hundreds of gigantic, eye-catching castles, shrines, Disney characters and Darth Vader of Star Wars will be shining February in the winter sunlight in Sapporo, the capital of Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido. They are not made from glass or any synthetic materials, only ice and snow!
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Speakin’ Korean: Winter Words

As with many cultures, family is of the utmost importance in Korea. Here are a few helpful words to impress your friends and family.
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Organizers of the Centum Beer Festival officially cancels this year's event

Organizers of the Centum Beer Festival have officially canceled this year’s event.
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VIDEO| Speakin’ Korean lesson: Do you have carryout?

As USFK has raised its current health protection condition from “Bravo” to “Charlie” for all areas within South Korea, getting carry-out food at a restaurant was the only option.
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5 Korean snacks foreigners have to eat

The time has never been more right for a snack, or two. Accessing your standard go-tos from back home is sometimes not possible. Besides, living overseas gives you a great opportunity to broaden your snack routine.
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Eathai Express serves up tasty Thai food outside Humphreys

Though Eathai Express across from Camp Humphrey’s walking gate has been around since 2017, the business has years of experience bringing Thailand’s famous cuisine to the Peninsula.
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Seasonal Korean foods to eat this fall

For each of Korea’s four distinct seasons, a different set of foods takes center stage in Korea’s culinary scene.
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Cook up Delicious Korean Kimbap

Delicious Korean Kimbap (sometimes referred to as Gimbap) is very easy to make and in contrast to Japanese sushi, the ingredients are not confined to fish.