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Busan, Korea

Busan (also spelled Pusan) is Korea’s largest port city. Only gigantic Seoul has a larger population. Busan has grown along with the Korean economy, and is now an international city that has a lot for...

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Korea

When compared to economic and cultural giants like China and Japan, Korea is usually placed in the background. While the Northeast Asian nation is known for its divided state and perhaps for hosting the 1988...

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Incheon: Seoul's Twin City

Though most people recognize Seoul as the soul of Korea, Incheon sits quietly in its shadow. Though Incheon began as a port city, growth has made it more or less a gigantic suburb to neighboring Seoul. ...

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Conference Room on DMZ.  This is an old picture, but the rooms are still present and can be visited77

Visiting the Korean DMZ

Korea’s Demilitarized zone is one of the most fortified places on earth. Visiting can be a bit intimidating, especially when the tensions between North Korea and South Korea are high. The area is heavy...

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Jeju: Fire, Tourism, and Seafood in Korea

Jeju (Jejudo in Korean), an island off the southern coast of South Korea is known for scenery, fire, and fish. Jeongwol Daeboreum, The Fire Festival, is held each autumn. The practice originated as a way for...

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Korea's Temples

An almost entirely Buddhist country, Korea has numerous temples and shrines. Because of its geography, culture, and history, Korean Buddhism has a rather unique flavor. The emphasis on nature and isolation...

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