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Hiking in Korea: Trekking Woraksan National Park

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!

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Whitewater rafting on Korea’s beautiful Naerincheon River

Are Korean rapids what you’d expect to find in places like the Colorado River? Certainly not. But are Korean Rapids still a good time?

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VIDEO: Exploring Korea: Paddleboarding on Namhangang River

You know, when you move to Korea, people warn you about “monsoon season”, bugs the size of your hands, and fish markets in Busan but, what they forget to mention is just how HOT it can get here!

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Korea Tip of the Day: 7 useful online travel shops

If you’re looking to plan a fun weekend and need ideas on what to do, check out online travel shops for special deals on attractions, activities, transportation, and accommodations.

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Fun in Korea: Guide to big size shopping in Itaewon

If you’ve been struggling to find jeans that won’t suffocate your legs or jackets that actually zip up, take a walk through Itaewonu, South Korea.

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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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Hot summer, cool festivals in Korea

Summer festivals are the best way to cool off the Korean summer heat. Grab the fence and let yourself go rockin’, crack open some cold ones with fried chicken on a grass lawn, or pamper your skin with the finest mud

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Busan records earliest tropical night in 111 years as heat intensifies

Busan experienced its first tropical night of the year overnight on July 1, marking the earliest occurrence of the phenomenon in 111 years, according to the Busan Meteorological Administration.

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Speakin’ Korean: Iconic divers haenyeo

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

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Busan Destination: Gwangalli’s 2025 Car-Free Cultural Street returns July 5

Suyeong District Office has announced traffic restrictions for the upcoming “2025 Gwangalli Car-Free Cultural Street” program, which will take place throughout the summer.

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Busan’s Gwangalli Beach to debut laser show in tandem with drone show July 5

Gwangalli Beach will host its first-ever laser show this Saturday, adding a new visual dimension to its popular Gwangalli M Drone Light Show.

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Fun in Korea: Gimhae opens Climate Change Theme Park water playground for summer season

The Climate Change Theme Park water playground in Gimhae will officially operate from July 1 to August 31, providing a free and safe place for residents to cool off during the summer.

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Fun in Korea: Gyeongnam’s beaches fully reopen for summer season starting July 5

Gyeongnam Province will sequentially reopen 26 beaches across five cities and counties starting July 5, with full operation continuing through August 24, signaling the region’s official embrace of summer.

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How to report taxi overcharging and refusals for foreign tourists in Seoul, Korea

Seoul City has introduced a new QR code-based survey system aimed at addressing frequent complaints from foreign tourists about illegal taxi practices, including overcharging, refusal of service, and non-use of meters.


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