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10 islands to visit in Korea during winter

Winter may not seem the best time to visit islands in Korea, but if you’re not able to escape to a warmer climate this season, there are plenty of options around the country for a weekend getaway.

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Haengnidan-gil trendy café street fortress

Just like Gyeongnidan-gil Street in Itaewon or Sangsu-dong Café Street near Hongdae, Suwon has its own trendy little alley inside the fortress called Haengridan-gil (also known as Haenggung Village Road).

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Korea’s Jeodo Island to reopen to visitors

Jeodo Island, home to South Korea’s former presidential villa, will resume operations for the first time this year from today.

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Go beyond tacos for taste of Mexico at Ixchel in Seoul

At Ixchel in Seoul, while you’ll still find tacos on the menu, there are also other unexpected entrees for a trip to Mexico in the middle of Korea’s capital.


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Your vote counts!: Time to vote for the Best of the Pacific 2026

It’s a new year and it’s time once again to turn your attention to the yearly tradition unlike any other – Best of the Pacific voting season!

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Deadline for America’s 250th Anniversary Youth Essay Contest Feb. 16

Join Stars and Stripes in celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America by entering our youth essay contest for a chance to win $100 and get published.


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Job Opening at Stars and Stripes: Multimedia, Digital, and Programmatic Sales Contractor

Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for multimedia and digital sales? Stars and Stripes is looking for independent contractors to join our team, working in Guam, mainland Japan, Okinawa, and Seoul, Korea.

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What’s on in Busan: Feb 2-8

Find out what great things are happening around Busan this week.

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Korea Tip of the Day: Things to know about drinking in South Korea

When U.S. troops are mentioned in Korean media, issues relating to alcohol often come up.

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Miryang Arirang Festival named Korea’s 2026–2027 Cultural Tourism Festival

The Miryang Arirang Festival has been officially selected as a Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism–designated Cultural Tourism Festival for 2026–2027.

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Explore the ‘Edge of Korea’: Find hidden gems in Haenam

Haenam in Jeollanam-do is located between Jindo and Mokpo, at the edge of southwest Korea.

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The Seoul Museum of History holds exhibition titled “America in Seoul, the Korean Empire in Washington – Stories of Two Legations” through March 29

The Seoul Museum of History has opened a special lobby exhibition titled “America in Seoul, the Korean Empire in Washington – Stories of Two Legations,” marking the 20th anniversary of the sister city partnership between Seoul and Washington, D.C..

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Take an ASMR evening to night walk through Seomyeon, Busan

This evening walk traces the route from Seomyeon Station to Jeonpo-dong Station in Busan.

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Busan’s only zoo set for comeback as city and operator reach breakthrough deal

Busan’s only zoo, The Park, which has been closed since 2020, is now expected to reopen as early as this year following a major breakthrough in long-running legal disputes between the city and the operator.


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