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Busan wraps up foreign language menu support project, appoints global PR ambassador

The city of Busan held a completion report and ambassador appointment ceremony on July 8 at City Hall to mark the successful conclusion of its digital foreign language menu support project for restaurants.

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Take a trip to Istanbul through Turkish cuisine in Seoul’s Itaewon

If you’ve ever wandered the multicultural streets of Itaewon, you already know it feels like holding a passport to places around the world, especially through their food.

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Speakin’ Korean: Restaurant discussion

Excuse me: Jeogiyo (저기요) / I’d like to order: Jumun halgeyo (주문할게요)

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Did you know?: Fermented vegetable dish Kimchi

Kimchi, a fermented vegetable dish, is a staple dish in South Korea. There are hundreds of varieties available, but the one that Americans are most familiar with is made from salted napa cabbage and spices.

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Hang out with furry friends at animal cafés in Seoul's Hongdae

Enjoying cafés is a big part of Korean culture, and the country is home to a wide variety of unique cafés. Animal cafés stand out as a top tourist attraction among them.

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Exploring Korea: Enjoy the wonders of Jamsil, Seoul

Jamsil is made up of Seoul’s largest cultural and artistic neighborhoods with many fun places to visit, including shopping malls, entertainment facilities, parks, famous eateries, and so much more.

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Eat Like a Local: Delicious treats at Happy Melt American Diner in Busan’s Gwangalli

Nestled on the back streets of Suyeong-ro 510 beon-gil, Happy Melt American Diner offers up some nostalgic dishes not normally found around the city.

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Wyndham Grand Busan hosts seasonal afternoon tea set featuring tropical flavors

The Wyndham Grand Busan’s 27th-floor restaurant, On the Cloud, is offering a limited-time afternoon tea set through August 31, 2025.

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Korea Kids’ Corner: Fun cafés near bases in Pyeongtaek & Daegu!

Fortunately, there is a perfect solution as Korea has an abundance of fun kids’ cafés where both kids and parents can have a joyful time!

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Green tea culture Korea vs Japan 

When American friends come over to my place and ask for water, I hand them green tea stored in my refrigerator.

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Did you know?: Popular Korean alcohol soju

Soju is the most popular type of alcohol in South Korea. It is a grain or potato-based vodka around 19% alcohol.

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Did you know?: South Korea's primary industries

South Korea’s crops include rice, barley, and root crops, and agriculture is just about 2% of the nation’s GDP.

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Gwangjang Market a foodie paradise in Korea

Gwangjang Market is one of the largest and most famous markets in Korea. Located about 10 minutes away from Dongdaemun Fashion Town, it’s a great place to grab a snack after shopping.

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Speakin’ Korean: Iconic divers haenyeo

- These women are amazing!: I-yeoseong-deureun nollawoyo! (이 여성들은 놀라워요!)


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