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Korea Tip of the Day: Watch out for dangerous summer rain
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (335+ words) (Illustration by Stripes Korea) In Korea, underground spaces are commonly used. Road underpasses, underground parking garages, subway-connected spaces, basement-level shops and semi-basement homes are common. During heavy rain, those spaces can fill with water quickly and rising water pressure can…...
Five Seoul scenic walking trails for summer
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (159+ words) Seoul has unveiled its five best Seoul Dulle-gil trails for summer, highlighting routes that offer shaded forests, cool streams, and scenic views to help walkers escape the summer heat. The 156.5-kilometer Seoul Dulle-gil encircles the city and is divided into…...
Seoul Science Museum to host summer festival with stargazing and hands-on activities July 29-Aug. 2
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (145+ words) The Seoul Museum of Science will host its annual “Midsummer at the Science Museum” festival from July 29 to August 2, offering five days of interactive science activities for children and families during the summer vacation. This year’s event features a “science…...
Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Dissent
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (784+ words) Stripes Korea Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Dissent When I look at Instagram, watch the news and other media venues, my senses are overloaded. So much overlapping and multi-generational activity; it’s a lot to keep up with. Especially television dramas…...
Gwanghwamun Plaza in Seoul transforms into free summer water park
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (158+ words) Gwanghwamun Plaza will become a free summer playground from July 20 to August 9, featuring water attractions, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities as part of the 2026 Seoul Summer Beach festival. Visitors can enjoy an 8-meter-tall water slide, large swimming pools, splash fountains,…...
What’s on in Busan: July 20-26
1+ day, 3+ min ago (1694+ words) Here is what’s going on around the city this week. Eulsukdo Opera Festival @ Eulsukdo Cultural Center The month-long Saturday performance for the 12th edition of the festival. Saha-gu | Saturdays through July 25 Busan Immersed in Jazz II @ Domoheon A candlelit jazz concert…...
Vietnam veteran awarded Medal of Honor after 59 years
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (335+ words) Stripes Korea Vietnam veteran awarded Medal of Honor after 59 years Of the 5,336 Medal of Honor recipients only 65 of them are still alive today. One of them being 88 year-old Vietnam veteran, Major (Ret.) James Capers Jr. who was recently awarded the…...
Korea Destinations: Jinyangho Water Festival takes place July 24-25
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (164+ words) Jinju will kick off the summer with the 2026 Jinyangho Water Festival, taking place July 24–25 at Jinyangho Park’s Dream Growth Garden. Now in its fifth year, the free festival has become one of the city’s signature summer events, offering a variety…...
8th Operations Group holds change of command ceremony at Kunsan AB
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (79+ words) Stripes Korea 8th Operations Group holds change of command ceremony at Kunsan AB U.S. Air Force Col. Gerald Ferdinand, 8th Operations Group incoming commander, delivers remarks during the 8th OG change of command ceremony at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 18, 2026. During his…...
Whatâs on in Seoul: July 20-26
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (986+ words) Here is what’s going on around the city of Seoul this week. You can check out an expanded look at July events in Seoul on our YouTube video. YouTube: What’s On in Seoul — July 2026 Complete Guide American alternative rock band…...