The best ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home this year

As New Year’s Eve approaches, there’s no place like home to celebrate the arrival of a fresh year. With the ongoing uncertainty in the world, opting for a cozy and memorable home celebration is a fantastic idea.

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Fun in Korea: Shop until you drop in Dongdaemun

Dongdaemun, a place where you can see both the traditional and contemporary sides of Korea, is home to the popular Dongdaemun Fashion Town, known as the country’s shopping mecca and the center of fashion.

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2024 Seoul Beauty Travel Week draws to an end amid high interest and participation from over 20,000 visitors

2024 Seoul Beauty Travel Week wraps up after a seven-day run from September 23 to 29. Over 20,000 guests visited Seoul Forest Park, the main location of the event, expressing strong interest in K-beauty and wellness. Kim Yeong-hwan, director of Seoul’s Tourism & Sports Bureau, reassures the public that Seoul will do its best to make the event one of the leading festivals of the city.

Exploring Korea: Ssamzie-gil complex full of shops, fun in Seoul

On Insadong’s main street, this spiral-shaped, four-story building is packed with more than 70 businesses, including craft and souvenir shops, galleries and cafes.

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Become famous by submitting photos for Welcome to the Pacific magazine by Jan. 22!

Have you ever dreamed about having your photo featured on the cover of a magazine?In May 2025, the next edition of our annual Stars and Stripes Welcome to the Pacific magazine will hit the streets, and we’re looking for you, our readers, to help make it the best ever!

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2024 Gwangbok-ro Winter Light Tree Festival runs through Feb. 2, 2025

The 2024 Gwangbok-ro Winter Light Tree Festival is set to illuminate the streets, filling the area with festive cheer.

Did you know?: K-Pop's popularity

K-Pop, also known as Korean Pop, has taken the world by storm in recent years.

Korea Tips of the Day: KakaoT app perfect for grabbing a taxi in Korea

To grab a cab off base in Korea, KakaoT app stands out as the most efficient taxi app, offering a user-friendly setting for non-Korean speakers.

Christmas in Korea: The wonderful truth about Santa

When I was a child, Santa always left a stuffed animal in my big Christmas stocking while I was sleeping on Christmas Eve.

Speakin' Korean: Talk to Korean friends

Here are helpful Korean phrases to know for effective communication when interacting with your Korean friends! These are semi-formal phrases which are more likely used between friends.