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Winter illumination at Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams, Busan until Feb. 9, 2020

The ‘Dadaepo Sunset Fountain of Dreams’ music shows have been running from April to October, but during the winter season, the area will be transformed using illuminated art installations and a light...
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In southeastern Korea, temps to be similar or higher than average this winter

Temperatures this winter in the southeastern regions of Korea will be similar to last years according to predictions from local weather authorities.
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Boseong Tea Plantation Light Festival until Jan. 5, 2020

From November 29th until January 5, 2020, the fields of green are transposed into fields of lights turning it into a winter wonderland.
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Sign up now for Haeundae Polar Bear Festival Jan. 4-5, 2020

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.
Some individuals suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also referred to as Depressive Disorder. As the name suggests, it’s a form of depression that occurs during the seasonal change to winter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)
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Are you sad or are you SAD?

It’s that time of year again, when the warm summer fades into autumn chills and frosty winters.
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Seomyeon Tree Festival to be started from Nov. 15 to Jan. 5

The 2019 Seomyeon Tree Festival kicks off its first edition from tomorrow. The new Christmas tree festival in the Seomyeon area of ​​Busanjin-gu will run from November 15 to January 5 next year.
A heavy-equipment operator with Fort McCoy snow removal, drives a plow truck to move snow. Winter can be a hazardous time of year. Frigid temperatures and slick roads can be dangerous. (U.S. Army photo by Scott T. Sturkol)
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Winter safety tips to stay safe, healthy

Winter can be a hazardous time of year. Frigid temperatures and slick roads can be dangerous. Being prepared and knowing your TRICARE health care options will help you and your family remain safe this winter. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide a number of winter safety tips to help you prepare for freezing temperatures,...
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5th Busan Eomuk Fish Cake Festival to be started Nov. 29

The fifth Busan Eomuk Festival celebrates Busan’s love of fish cakes, a local delicacy in the city.
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2019 Busan International Tea & Craft Fair to be held Nov. 29

A very special exhibition on tea and tea culture, as well as crafts, is taking place this Friday through Sunday at BEXCO.
Photos by Chihon Kim
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Ureongibaksa Restaurant: Must-try tasty freshwater snails stew

Though I thought the local specialty of Dangjin would be seafood since the area is adjacent to the western ocean, the delicacy in this small city is actually freshwater snail.
Photo by ChiHon Kim
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Guacamole serves up tasty Mexican food

Tucked away down Anjeong Rodeo Street, a bright green building may have caught your eye.
Resembling a staple food found on nearly every Mexican restaurant’s table, this green building is home to Guacamole, a Mexican restaurant. This is Guacamole’s second location, which recently opened outside of Camp Humphreys Dongchang-ri gate.
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Haerim Hoetjip: Raw Fish Lunch Special With an Ocean View

It is very nice to stop to check out the shores of Busan while driving along the city’s coastlines. Cheongsapo is one of the less-developed areas in Busan, but you can enjoy the untouched and wide-open ocean vista.
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Family, food, friends: December promotions provide holiday value, savings

December has its own special charm that brings back cherished memories of holiday celebrations and traditions, and shopping the commissary provides savings and value that make today’s celebrations just as memorable.