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Get published in this year’s Stars and Stripes Destination Paradise magazine

It’s time to book your flights and pack your bags to go on your next adventure! We know you love to travel as much as we do and being stationed in the Pacific provides great access to all the beautiful countries you never imagined you’d get to see.

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Explore a fortress in the sky: Seoul launches guided tours of Tangchundaeseong

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has launched a new guided walking program to explore Tangchundaeseong—a historic Joseon-era fortress known as the “fortress made by heaven.”

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Korea Destinations: Traditions stay alive at Gangneung Danoje Festival

Gangneung Danoje, the longest-running among local Korean festivals, is held each year to worship the guardian spirit of a mountain that protects the town. It’s also an occasion to pray for peace and the prosperity of farming.

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Centum Beer Festival 2025 to be held May 29 – June 8 at Busan Cinema Center

One of Busan’s signature summer events, the Centum Beer Festival 2025, will take place over 11 days from May 29 to June 8 at the outdoor plaza of the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae-gu.

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Korea Kids’ Corner: A wild, wonderful day at Daegu’s Nature Park

If your little ones dream of feeding furry friends or strolling past colorful flowers, Nature Park in Daegu is where all those dreams come to life.

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Fun in Seoul: Han River’s Sium Sium Triathlon Festival returns May 30

The 2nd Sium Sium Han River Triathlon Festival kicks off on May 30 at Ttukseom Hangang Park, offering three days of light-hearted athletic fun for all ages.

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Fun in Korea: Sangju to host 2025 Silver Sand Festival on June 21 with local performances, games, and beach activities

Sangju-myeon in Namhae will host the 2025 Sangju Silver Sand Festival on Friday, June 21, at Sangju Silver Sand Beach and Songnim Forest, celebrating community spirit under the slogan “Memories on the Sand, Sangju Becoming One.”

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Busan to host free outdoor classical music concert at citizens park on June 7-8

The city of Busan and Classic Busan will hold the 2025 Classic Park Concert on June 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. in the Hialeah Lawn Square of Busan Citizens Park.

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Start your adventure at HiKR Station the moment you land in Korea!

Explore HiKR Station, the newest cultural landmark at the Transportation Center of Incheon International Airport Terminal 1, which opens on May 29, 2025.

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Did you know?: Memorial Day and Korean War Day in June

For Koreans, June is a month to honor those who fought for the nation’s freedom.

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Speakin’ Korean: Useful phrases for shopping

“Do you have a bigger size?”= Deo keun-size isseoyo? (더 큰 사이즈 있어요?)

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Seoul International Garden Expo opens at Boramae Park with largest-ever lineup

The 2025 Seoul International Garden Expo officially opened on May 22 at Boramae Park, launching a five-month run with 111 gardens and its largest scale to date.

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Top 5 best places to live in Busan

As South Korea’s second-largest city and a thriving coastal hub, Busan offers a dynamic mix of urban convenience, scenic landscapes, and vibrant local culture.

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Fun in Korea: Scarlet poppies in full bloom at Jinju’s Dumesil Agricultural Theme Park

Jinju City’s Dumesil Agricultural Theme Park is drawing attention as a regional healing destination, with vibrant scarlet poppies now in full bloom across its outdoor landscape garden.


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