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VIDEO| Virtual Vacation: Ie Island, Okinawa

Welcome to virtual vacation video series where we can explore destinations from the comfort of our home. Join us as we take a short virtual journey to Ie Island.
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VIDEO| Virtual Vacation: Singapore

Welcome to virtual vacation video series where we can explore destinations from the comfort of our homes. Join us as we take a short virtual journey to Singapore.
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VIDEO| Exploring outside gates of Kunsan AB in Korea

As Korea has removed signs and buildings from the previous 35-year Japanese colonial rule, Kunsan (or Gunsan, it’s official name) has preserved some of these symbols of the past.
Photo courtesy of the Department of Health Education and Welfare.
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U.S. Forces Korea handicap parking permit not valid off base

Do you require a disabled parking permit for your vehicle? If so, this tip is for you!
USFK or U.S. government disabled parking permits are not valid off base. So, before you get a ticket for parking in a handicap spot, the following steps can help you get a permit for use in South Korea.
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Bucket List: Trendiest Spots in Jeju

While international travel currently isn’t an option, that doesn’t mean you can’t dream, and what better place to dream of visiting than Jeju Island!
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Four great places to visit the best moon views in Busan

Busan has no shortage of places for beautiful views around the city. When the sun goes down, the city’s bright lights beam off the waters and light up the night skies bringing even more stunning views.
Image: The Garden of Morning Calm website
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Chrysanthemum Exhibition of The Garden of Morning Calm through November 4

The 22nd edition of the Chrysanthemum Exhibition of The Garden of Morning Calm is running through November 4.
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VIDEO| A virtual tour of Korea's Hwaseong Fortress

Suwon’s landmark and UNESCO World Heritage site, Hwaseong Fortress, is a prime example of Joseon Dynasty-era (1391-1897) architecture and the centerpiece of the city’s history.
Image: Sancheong-gun
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Mugunghwa Park at Mukgok Ecological Park

Mugunghwa are in full bloom at Mukgok Ecological Park in Danseong-myeon, Sancheong, Gyeongnam province.
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2020 BIFF to take place from October 21 to 30

With the Busan International Film Festival already announcing its delay last Friday and that it will be significantly reduced this year, here is what you can expect to see at the 25th edition.
Photo courtesy of Emart
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COVID-19 to put damper on South Korean holiday Chuseok

Chuseok, one of the most important holidays for Koreans, is just around the corner. Chuseok literally means “night with best autumn moonlight” and for us, it is a day as rich and relaxed as its poetic name.
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1st Busan Metropolitan City YouTube Video Contest

The City of Busan has announced that it is hosting the 1st Busan Metropolitan City YouTube Video Contest – BUFLIX until October 19, 2020.
Photos by ChiHon Kim
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VIDEO| A quick trip to Korea's Seonyudo Island

South Korea's Seonyudo Island is one of the West Sea’s hidden treasures. Taoist hermits were said to gain their miraculous powers here. Today, this island is considered the most beautiful of the Gogunsan’s 63 islands.
Video by Staff Sgt. Jordan Garner
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VIDEO| A virtual tour of Korea's Kosu Cave and Lake Chungju

Outdoor Recreation and the Falcon Community Activity Center offer trips almost every weekend throughout the year to different places around the Republic of Korea when it's safe to travel..
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Busan eases restrictions on six high risk facilities

The city of Busan announced that restrictions on six of the 12 deemed high-risk facilities have been eased as of 3 p.m. yesterday.
Image: Seogu District Office
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Where were the most popular spots to visit this summer in Busan?

Tourism numbers in Busan this summer saw a different outcome than normal as the traditional hotspots mostly saw a downward trend in visitors compared to 2019.