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Fear of the fan: Korean urban legend heats up in the summer

Every time I clean the electronic fan in this devilishly hot weather, I recall an old urban legend from my childhood: death by fan.

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Rocky Mountain high in Korea’s Seoraksan National Park

If you compared Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado with Seoraksan National Park in South Korea, apart from the species of vegetation and proximity to the ocean, you’d find the two have a striking amount in common.

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Alpaca World a place to walk, talk with animals in Korea

Are you stationed or living in South Korea and are in need of doing something other than eating Korean BBQ, Kimchi, or touring one of the millions of temples spread across the peninsula?

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Share your ink in Stars and Stripes’ 2025 Pacific Tattoo magazine!

Stars and Stripes wants to feature your tattoos and the stories behind them in our next Pacific Tattoo magazine!


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Exploring Korea: A trip to Busan’s Byeongpungam Seokbulsa Temple

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.

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Pohang one of South Korea's wonderful escapes

So, you’ve read about some of the best things to do in South Korea by now, right? Tour the DMZ, go to the Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan, and climb to the top of the Seoul Tower–while those are all great things to experience if you happen to visit South Korea, aren’t you looking for something more…unique?


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VIDEO: Hiking Korea's majestic Gyeryongsan National Park

If the majority of posts on my page didn’t already give it away, I’m a Colorado boy.

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Food & Drink

Sneak away for some clandestine fried chicken at Itaewon speakeasy

I finally found it! A few months ago, I watched a video of unique and exciting restaurants in Seoul.

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Korea Kids’ Corner: Café Main Street a piece of New York in Pyeongtaek

Café Main Street, a New York City-themed eatery near Pyeongtaek Port, is so popular that visitors from all over Korea are making the trek to check it out.

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Speakin’ Korean: Useful phrases for shopping

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

Photo Of Korea Kids’ Corner: 8 free attractions for family fun in Seoul

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Korea Kids’ Corner: 8 free attractions for family fun in Seoul

Among many paid attractions in Seoul, there are also hidden gems that offer free admission. Exploring Seoul with your kids doesn’t have to break the bank as there are plenty of cost-effective options waiting to be discovered.

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Namhae County launches free public Wi-Fi on all rural buses

Namhae County has completed the installation of free public Wi-Fi on all 25 rural buses operating in the area, with full-scale service beginning in July.

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Community News

Humphreys Middle School hosts The Korean National Military Symphony Orchestra Concert on Camp Humphreys

To kick off the 4th July weekend, Humphreys Middle School hosted a special live performance by the Korean National Military Symphony Orchestra, joined by the 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division

Photo Of Fun in Korea: Lotus blossoms in full bloom at Joman River Ecological Sports Park

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Fun in Korea: Lotus blossoms in full bloom at Joman River Ecological Sports Park

An elegant display of lotus flowers is now unfolding at the Joman River Ecological Sports Park in Gimhae.


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