Independence Day – August 15, 1945

Korean-FlagToday is the public holiday, Independence Day. It’s a celebration of Korea’s independence from Japan at the end of World War II. It has been a public holiday here since 1949.

As the holiday falls on a Thursday this year, many office workers have taken the following day off (Friday) and made it a 4-day weekend.

광복절gwang-bok-jeol – Korean Independence Day; Literally “Restoration of Light Day”

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40 beautiful places to visit in Korea

Korea
CNN’s 40 beautiful places
to visit in Korea. They’ve compiled some of the most stunning photos I have ever seen of Korea. How many of these have you visited?

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Gangnam’s Yangjae Stream

Seoul’s southern district, Gangnam, holds one of the cities greatest park and recreation areas – Yangjae Stream.

Here’s a photo of a summer evening (tonight).

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Korean baseball and the rise of the female fan base

Female-Baseball

The number of female fans attending baseball games is near even with males. It’s no surprise as the local game is a bit more accessible (and fun). Continue reading

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Korea’s Best Beaches

HotIt’s the summer season and the perfect time to hit the beaches. Everyone knows Busan’s Haeundae and the beaches of Jeju.

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Mun-Jeong Dong’s Rodeo Fashion Street

There’s more than 200 foreign and local chain brands on Mun-Jeong Dong’s Rodeo Fashion Street in the Songapa District of Seoul.

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