Stripes Korea writer Hyemin Lee is going to take you to the country’s shopping mecca, Dongdaemun. With 32 shopping malls, a vast array of markets, and 30,000 stores in all, you can't go wrong here!
Americans affiliated with the military often have questions about giving gifts or tokens of gratitude to Korean people. Here are some helpful tips when it comes to gift giving in Korea.
One of the most culturally shocking moments for me when I was attending college in the U.S was when my 60-year-old professor said, “Just call me James.”
If ferociously tall cliffs, memorizing labyrinths of stairs, rare sightings of goat antelopes (not kidding), and panoramic peak views sound like your kind of thing, then this post is undoubtedly for you!
In the military, we do a lot of exercises. And ‘a lot’ is an understatement. In South Korea particularly, we (i.e. the military) have a special saying that we need to be “ready to fight tonight” because we don’t know when things with our neighbors to the north will turn south, if you know what I mean.
Changwon Special City will hold various marine leisure sports competitions along with the 61st Jinhae Gunhang Festival from the 25th to April 2nd on the sea around Jinhaeru, Jinhae-gu.
The ‘2030 Busan World Expo Invitational Fireworks Show’ will be held at Gwangalli Beach from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm on April 6, expressing its fervent desire and will to host the 2030 World Expo Busan.
The island of Jeju, South Korea, has the tallest mountain in the country, which measures in at 6,398 feet. Speaking of Jeju, it’s a beautiful island that attracts people from all around the world. If you’re stationed in South Korea, you should visit Jeju.
If you’re planning a special trip during cherry blossom season, you should check out Gyeongju City, the ancient capital of Silla Kingdom, as it’s one of the most beloved destinations to see the blooms.
