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Stationed in Korea? Tips for making Korean friends

When it comes to making friends with Koreans, understanding the culture and ways of connecting is key.

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Hanging out with Korea’s iconic haenyeo

It’s less than two weeks until my family moves across the world (again), and I find myself four hours south on South Korea’s coastal island of Geoje.

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VIDEO: 4 best things to do at Jeonju Hanok Village

Discover Korea’s timeless beauty at Jeonju Hanok Village, boasting over 700 traditional hanok houses. Check out how much fun U.S. troops had at the largest hanok village in Korea!

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Busan looking to host Korea’s first Disney experience facility near Gwangalli Beach

Busan is looking to welcome Korea’s first Disney-themed experience facility, which will be built on prime waterfront land near Gwangalli Beach and Gwangan Bridge.

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What’s on in Busan: March 24-30

Find out what great things are happening around Busan this week.

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Come to the spring festival at Jinju’s Forest of Wolasan to celebrate blooming season

The daffodils at Jinju in the Forest of Wolasan are beginning to bloom, creating sweeping yellow landscapes that complement the serene atmosphere of the Moonlight Garden.

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Thunder Brigade Soldiers embrace history during iconic tour of the DMZ

Just 27 miles away from the capital of South Korea, less than an hour’s drive, a new generation of American Soldiers stare at a tense moment of military history in Korea, carved into 1.1 miles of granite bedrock at Third Tunnel of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), March 20.

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Busan’s ‘Step Up Dance Festival’ returns in 2025 with bigger battles and hard-to-get spots

Busan’s hottest street dance event, the 2025 Busan Step Up Dance Festival, is back for its third year, bringing world-class dancers, explosive performances, and a near-impossible ticketing race to the Haeundae Film Archive from May 16 to 18.

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VIDEO: Exploring Korea: Crossing ROK's longest suspension bridge

Near Yonggwolsan Mountain in Sunchang, there is a 270-meter-long suspension bridge you don’t want to miss!

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Exploring Korea: Wonders of Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul

During the Japanese colonial rule, most of the palace was destroyed.

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VIDEO: Exploring Korea: Kayaking in Hwalok Cave

At Hwalok Cave, or Jade Cave, visitors have a unique opportunity to explore one of Asia’s biggest formore mines by foot and by kayak.

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Exploring Korea: Mastering mass transit in ROK

You can easily reach almost any destination on the Korean Peninsula with minimal effort and at a reasonable cost, whether by train, taxi, bus, plane, or your privately owned vehicle.

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Guide to Jeonju Hanok Village: Enjoy traditional Korean beauty, delicious cuisine

Jeonju Hanok Village is one of the top tourist attractions for travelers seeking to explore rich Korean culture and flavors. With over 700 traditional hanok houses, Jeonju has one of the largest grouping of these antique buildings.


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