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VOLUME 9 NO. 22 MARCH 4 – MARCH 17, 2021 FREE SUBMIT STORIES TO: @STRIPES.COM STRIPESKOREA.COM FACEBOOK.COM/STRIPESPACIFIC INSIDE INFO Military children tell us your story!

ey, all you kids in the military community need to read this. Seriously! So, H please put down your iPad, iPhone or other digital device for the next cou- ple of minutes. You’ll survive, and I promise no one will take them. And, I also promise that this has nothing to do with more COVID-19 restrictions. Now that I have your attention, I want to give you a little job. No, wait! Don’t stop reading! If you do a little bit of work, you’ll have the opportunity to be heard by tens of thousands of people. Seriously! You see, April is the Month of the Military Child, and for the 20th straight year, the Stars and Stripes community publications are dedicating it to you, the children of our men and women in uniform. Each Stripes Okinawa, Stripes Japan, Stripes Korea and Stripes Guam issue in April will contain your stories, poems, drawings and photos about what life is like as a military child.

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Max D. Lederer Jr. Publisher We’re here for you! Lt. Col. Richard E. McClintic Commander CONTINUEDCONTTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Chris Verigan Engagement Director Marie Woods ForF those children who are part of the military community overseas but not Publishing and Media Design Director tectechnicallyh a military child, we want to hear from you, too. You and your Depart- Chris Carlson mmenten of Defense civilian parents are also a key part of the military community. Publishing and Media Design Manager SSo, what’s life like as a military kid? Tell us. And after you share with us, Eric Lee Advertising and Circulation Manager yyourou story, poem or drawing will be posted on our special Month of the Mili- Enrique “Rick” W. Villanueva Jr. tataryr website: Militarychild.Stripes.com and could appear in at least one week- Korea Area Manager llyy paper. Jinsun Song We are giving you a platformm to Operations Manager saysa what you want. Of course,e, to Kentaro Shimura Production Manager haveh your say, you have to write,rite, Rie Miyoshi tytype or draw it. You can be funnyunny Engagement Manager oor serious. You can write a para-- Denisse Rauda ggraph or a longer story (300-wordword Publishing and Media Design Editor mmaximum, please). Or you ccanan Publishing and Media Design Writers ChiHon Kim ddrdrawaw a ppictureiict or write a poem. But, what-hhat- Shoji Kudaka Takahiro Takiguchi ever yyouou do, be yyourself.ourself. Stand uup and be heard. Layout Designers We get thousands of submissions a year, so for stories to run in the paper, they mustust Mamoru Inoue be submitted by April 15. As we approach another April, our team is ready for thehe Yukiyo Oda Yuko Okazaki onslaught. In fact, we’ve already received hundreds and are already loading themm Kayoko Shimoda onto the website and getting them ready for the papers. Multimedia Consultants By the way, like every year, we’ve been in touch with teachers across the Pacificfic Max Genao Doug Johnson Jason Lee Hans Simpson wwho are using this as a class project. So be ready for that. For those of youu Chae Pang Yi Gianni Youn who haven’t paparticipatedrt in our annual salute, we hope to hear from youu Robert Zuckerman this yyear.e Graphic Designers Kenichi Ogasawara Yosuke Tsuji Stars and Stripes is very proud to serve the militaryy Sales Support community, and it’s an honor to spotlight its resource- Kazumi Hasegawa Hiromi Isa Stories must ful group of children. Ichiro Katayanagi Yoko Noro Yusuke Saori Tamanaha be submitted We can’t wait to hear from you! Toshie Yoshimizu Un Chong Yu by April 15 For feedback and inquiries, to appear in Chris Carlson, contact [email protected] Stripes Korea! Publishing and Media Design Manager Stars and Stripes To place an ad, call DSN 755-2255 stripeskorea.com/contact MARCH 4 – MARCH 17, 2021 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC STRIPES KOREA 3 4 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC MARCH 4 – MARCH 17, 2021 Recreate key dish from I_IZL_QVVQVO3WZMIVNQTU»8IZI[Q\M¼

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BY CHIHON KIM, STRIPES KOREA Drain most of the - arasite” invaded ter from the pot, leav- the U.S. after an 4 ing 3/4 cup of water to “P Oscars sweep just barely cover the earned the Korean film four . awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Foreign Language Film last year. Now, Parasite fans overseas are talk- ing about one aspect of the movie – the food. In particular ram-don, a Korean comfort food known as “Chapaguri,” a com- pound word mixing “Chapag- etti” and “.” In post- production translation, the dish Photos by ChiHon Kim Add all of the Chapag- name is ‘ram-don,” mixing ra- etti men and , which are a bit and half of the Neoguri QPREP TIME: 2 minutes I bought chopped steak for stew 5 more familiar to western audi- seasoning packet (add QCOOK TIME: 5 minutes at the grocery store, which was ences. This dish incorporates more Neoguri seasoning if you QTOTAL TIME: 7 minutes convenient. Next, toss the steak Korean packages like the spicier taste). Add the QDIFFICULTY: Very easy into another pan and cook it in and other ingredients. tiny oil packet of QSERVINGS: 2 any kind of you prefer. and then turn the heat to medi- In Korea, director and writer QINGREDIENTS: When the steak is done, remove um. When you’re creating the Bong Joon-ho is well known for • 1 packet of Neoguri from the pan and set aside. dish, bear in mind that the key to utilizing small props in his films (Instant noodle) cooking ram-don is controlling to carry heavy symbolic mean- • 1 packet of Chapagetti the balance of the two season- ing. This element of Bong’s films (Instant noodle) ing packets to your liking. has earned its own moniker • 1 piece of Korean sirloin “Bong-tail.” Parasite’s bong-tail (Hanwoo) or any steak cut Put 7 cups of water is the ram-don from one of the you prefer. (1400ml) in a pot that is most high-tension, high-stress 1 large enough to hold scenes in the film and is thought the noodles. As soon as to symbolize the gap between the water comes to a boil, put the rich and poor. the packets into the wa- Don’t worry! If you haven’t ter. yet had the opportunity to catch this movie which critics are calling “flawless” and “glorious- ly entertaining,” I’m not going to spoil it. Instead, try ram-don Basically, the dish is made of two types of instant noodles and As soon as the water first (or if you’ve also become a topped with sirloin. So, you don’t comes to a boil, add the Sauté for 1 more min- Parasite fan, you’ll want to hold particularly need special ingredi- noodles and the two ute until the noodles on to this recipe) and then be on 3 ents other than two noodle pack- vegetable mix packets. have soaked in all of the lookout for it streaming on- 6 ages — Jjapaguri and Jjpagetti. Stir the noodles so they cook the seasoning in the line! WhWhatat mamakeskes the dish is the pro- evenly and let boil for about pot. (Add a little water if it’s too [email protected] ttein,ein, whichwh can be anything three minutes. Avoid overcook- stiff.) Remove from the heat. tthatha suits your fancy. A ing the noodles, as you will need Serve your noodles in a bowl IIDPRXVD ƓOP FULWLF LQ WR IU\ WKH QRRGOHV LQ WKH ƓQDO with the sirloin (or other meat) SSoutho Korea analyzed step. on top. tthatha cheap instant ra- mmene means the work- Trim the steak of all Bon appetite or 녍ꏮ陕걪鱽鲙 ing class, while sirloin, gristle and thick layers an expensivee ingredient (Pronounced: LQ.RUHDVLJQLƓHVWKHXSLQ.RU - 2 and then cut it into jal meok-ke-sseum-nida)! per class.cla small cubes. In my case, MARCH 4 – MARCH 17, 2021 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC STRIPES KOREA 5 Korean spring greens you should know

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or those of us who’ve grown up abroad, shopping at Korean grocery stores can be both a beautiful and bewildering experience. What is this root? This tangle of leaves? How can I make it delicious? F Unfortunately, marts and markets don’t make it easy to taste the ingredients, or buy small amounts for recipe testing. This season especially, the markets are full of bom-, or spring greens, which are inexpensive, delicious and healthy ingredients that you’ll definitely want in your kitchen. So we hope that this short guide to ten basic bom-namul will help get you started (if you haven’t already). There are so many more, but this is just the start!

Bireum-namul (두릅) (비름나물) Dureup

Bireum-namul is in the amaranth family, and can be thought of as a summer This is the only bom-namul on this list that comes from a tree. The young spinach. It’s a wild green that grows abundantly in the countryside and tends shoots of Aralia elata (a kind of angelica tree) are trimmed and brought to to be foraged rather than planted and harvested. It’s one of the last bom- market in late spring. namul of spring, so you know that summer is right around the corner when it begins to grow. Bireum-namul has a fairly earthy and nutty flavor, and goes Like many bom-namul, dureup has a very nice, slightly bitter flavor. It is well with both and ganjang. Simply blanch and season for a often eaten blanched and served with cho-gochujang (vinegared gochujang for tasty dish. dipping). Skewer with beef and lightly batter and fry to make a nice main dish.

Ssuki(쑥) Cham-namul (달래)

Translating “ssuk” is tricky, but it’s often called in English. When There’s no good English translation for cham-namul, and that’s probably ssuk arrives in the markets, you know spring is here. It has a very herbal, because it’s not widely known outside of Asia. Its smooth, bright green leaves almost eucalyptus-like fragrance and it best in mid-spring, before Dano (the and crunchy have a fresh, grassy aroma, and it can be eaten raw or blanched. 5th of May on the lunar calendar). Ssuk is most commonly eaten in - Blanch and season with Joseon ganjang (original ) or even just with based soups or made into cakes. You can also deep fry your ssuk for for a nice spring banchan. Try adding it to your or using it as a something nice and crisp. garnish.

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Saebal-namul (세발나물) (취나물) Chui-namul

This namul is a kind of saltmarsh sand-spurry, a pleasantly crunchy, thin, Though it bears a passing resemblance to cham-namul, chui-namul leaves are segmented plant that grows (as the name suggests) in brackish marsh areas. somewhat furry and have a slightly thicker, tougher texture. For the reason, Saebal namul is great when eaten raw, use it in salads or even as a garnish. it’s not usually eaten un-cooked. Blanch and season with Joseon ganjang to like to mix it with a soy sauce dressing. Don’t over-salt—this plant make another popular spring banchan. has a naturally salty aftertaste. 6 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC MARCH 4 – MARCH 17, 2021 Spring is in the air and so is the Naeng-i

STORY AND PHOTO BY CHIHON KIM, green even though as a kid I really didn’t root attached to green leaves that resemble STRIPES KOREA like the peculiar scent of the herb, but my dandelion leaves and it is one of the most father was pretty strict and wouldn’t let me common herbs grown on farms, in the hills, long chilly winter is fi- leave home without a good breakfast. and, sometimes, even popping up randomly nally gone, and spring I didn’t know what this green plant in my in home gardens. A has arrived. For many, soup was until my mother sent me to the the hints of spring are in the Consider adding spring herbs to your market to pick some up. I had to keep re- shopping list next time you visit a Korean new flowers blooming, a slight peating its name, so I wouldn’t forget, but market. They are healthy and add the flavor change in the temperature, or by the time I reached the herb section of the of spring to any meal. Don’t forget to wash a certain scent in the air. What market they all looked the same! Unable to reminded you of the fact that distinguish which was the Naeng-i, the ven- them thoroughly and add them to some soy spring is just around the corner? dor helped me and taught me a quick trick bean-paste stew (daenjang ). Another As a child, my first hint of spring to finding it in the future: always look for way to enjoy Naeng-i is seasoned with soy was Naeng-i. the ugliest herb in the group. sauce and then used as a substi- Known as “Shepherd’s Purse” Though its appearance is not attractive, tute for some of the veggies in . in English, this herb is paired with Korean Naeng-i is filled with nutrition sure to help Try it and see why naeng-i’s scent is the soy bean paste stew, or “daenjang jjigae.” you beat spring fatigue and regain your real smell of spring in Korea. As an adult, Naeng-i is my favorite spring appetite. The herb features a thick, white [email protected]

Igeollo juseyo.o. SPEAKIN’ KOREAN Jeil joahaneun BY CHIHON KIM, STRIPES KOREA bom namuri mwoyeyo? „ I’m craving spring greens! bom namuri meokgo sipeoyo! „ What is your favorite spring green? jeil joahaneun bom namuri mwoyeyo?eyo? „ Where should I go to get spring herbs? bom namureul saryeomyeon eodiro gayahanayo?o? „ I’d like to get some spring greens. bom namul jom saryeogo haneundeyo. „ Which one is best? mwoga jeil masinnayo? Bom namul „ How do you sell these spring greens? bom namul eotteoke panayo? jom saryeogo „ I’ll have this, please. igeollo juseyo. haneundeyo. „ How much is this? olmaeyo? „ Do you carry (shepherd’s purse)? (Naengi) isseoyo? or (naengi) panayo?

onto the College Acceptance MARCH 4 – MARCH 17, 2021 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC STRIPES KOREA 7 Married into the space domain

STORY AND PHOTO BY the rank of staff sergeant on Feb. duties focused on cyber and STAFF SGT. BETTY R. CHEVALIER, 1, before taking the oath to enter communications, supporting the 51ST FIGHTER WING the Space Force. Frank followed joint warfighter at their next as- OSAN AIR BASE – Two Osan air- suit enlisting on Feb. 5. signment. men made the jump to become “It feels a bit unreal,” Jamie Transitioning into the U.S. Guardians this week and will said about the transfer. “I feel Space Force can be exciting, al- start a new chapter of their lives, like the time that’s passed since beit overwhelming, as many life but with more personal titles for the branch stood up has flown changing decisions are. As these each other: husband and wife. by. I’m sure that’s how Gen. Ray- Guardians are making history Sergeants Jamie and Frank mond (U.S. Space Force, chief building the foundation to the of space ops), Chief Towberman Franco’s career field, cyber sys- Department of Defense’s newest (U.S. Space Force, senior en- tems operations, was eligible to branch, this process is made eas- listed advisor) and all that have transfer to the U.S. Space Force ier when an airman does it with been leading this feel the same when the call for volunteers went the support of their spouse. out to airmen in early 2020. way. I wish I could talk to some- “Transferring to the Space “It all started back in April one who transferred from the Force with Jamie means every- when Jamie and I found out U.S. Space Force Sgt’s. Frank and Jamie Franco following a transfer ceremony at Army Air Corps to the Air Force, thing to me,” Frank said. “With- about the ability for our career Osan Air Base on Feb. 5. The Franco’s volunteered to switch services and are some because I’d love to know what field to be transfer to the Space of the 5,000 initial airmen selected to help set the foundation for the Space Force. was going through their mind at out her I most likely would not Force.” Frank said. “For about 2 the time and what they wish they have taken this opportunity. I’m and realized I couldn’t let her approximately 5,000 members to weeks, she would bring it up all would have done.” not sure what’s going to hap- the time how cool it would be to go at it alone so we both volun- make the service transfer, which While the color of the Franco’s pen in the next few years of our make history and be some of the teered.” entails officially enlisting in the name tapes will change from Space Force career, but I’m very first people into a new branch. The U.S. Air Force and Space Force. Jamie, who had a brown to navy, they will fortunate I get to start this jour- Eventually the idea grew on me Space Force have selected pending promotion, pinned on still be accomplishing the same ney with my best friend.” 8 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC MARCH 4 – MARCH 17, 2021

Rejuvenate at Gakwonsa Temple

STORY AND PHOTOS BY CHIHON KIM, overwhelmed by this grand statue, don’t forget to take a STRIPES KOREA selfie with it. It offers a nice place to take a picture be- cause it overlooks the temple and beautiful landscape. f you want to get away from hustle and bustle of the city life, Gak- Note: If you park your car next to the souvenir shop wonsa Temple and its surrounding area is the perfect place for located next to the pond by the temple, not the parking Ione-day trip. Located at the foot of Mt. Taejosan, a few miles east lot, then you can take 203 stairs that lead directly to of downtown in Chungcheongnam-do, it is about a 40- to the Buddha. Some people prefer to start their trip from 50-minute drive from Camp Humphreys and Osan Air Base. this spot. Gakwonsa Temple is a great place to breathe in the fresh air, re- flect and enjoy the picturesque scenery and tranquil atmosphere. When most people think of temples and shrines in Korea, they picture centuries-old structures weathered from the past. That is not Easy hiking trails the case with Gakwonsa Temple, which was built in 1977 by a monk Once you’ve had your fill of the big Buddha, there named Beobin who spent the Korean War praying for peaceful rela- are a couple of trails that lead up into Taejo Moun- tions between the North and South. Although it is a relatively new tain, which stands 420 meters high and was named building, it does harmonize with its surroundings like other tradi- after King Taejo, the founder of . It provides a tional Korean buildings. full view of the city from its summit. Many hikers and What I like about this area is that there is more than just a beauti- mountaineers visit this place, especially those with Temple roof tiles w ful temple. There are also walking paths where you can stroll at your children because it is a relatively gentle trail. own pace and a street in front of the temple full of restaurants and When you get to the start of the hiking trail, it is stores. And, there’s a giant Buddha! divided into two paths. Many people prefer the right one, which is a bit gentler than a steeper left path. The Temple Whichever you choose, it takes about one hour to the top of the mountain. Yes, you can get to the top of the There is ample parking for vehicles in the lot located just before mountain, but be sure to wear athletic shoes. If you’re on a magnificent bell tower, called a Jonggak. The bell tower is bigger a date, leave the heals and dress shoes behind. It’s all about than most in Korea because the massive bell (Beomjong) it supports being comfortable. By the way, bringing a small picnic to enjoy weighs 20 tons! You can hear the grand sound from it every day at during your walk is also an enjoyable thing to do. 4:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. It’ll definitely wake you up, whether you are there in the morning or evening. As you walk underneath the tower, you’ll see big antique roof tiles on display. They are quite beautiful. After you pass by the bell tower, you will spot Mahavira Hall (Dae- Street fun ungbojeon) in front of you. Multiple halls for learning Buddhism are If you don’t bring your lunch, don’t worry. Many traditional located on both sides of the main hall. The inside of Mahavira Hall Korean restaurants and stores line up along the hill leading to is gorgeously decorated with paintings and three golden Buddha the temple entrance. You can try vegetarian restaurants special- statues. The golden Buddha triad symbolized Buddha sitting on the izing in wild herb and vegetable dishes, or you can slurp down Sumeru Mountain and the paintings represent the Buddhism view some tasty, hot (Kal-guksu) at Goljjagi Sanghoe, a of the world. small restaurant located across from the pond. If you have time, stay inside the hall and feel the peace and quiet There are plenty of places to eat, as well as for as long as you want. When the wind chimes hanging under the shops where you can pick up some local veggies. eaves awake you from a brief moment of silence, you should make It’s a good way to finish off a day trip to Gak- your way outside the hall to take in the largest attraction on the wonsa Temple. temple grounds. [email protected]

Giant Buddha DIRECTIONS When you step out from the hall, you can see a seated gi- ant Buddha, which was under construction from June 1975 CAR to May 1977. Called Amitabul-sang, it is the biggest Buddha „Camp Humphreys ൺGakwonsa Temple (40 min.) „Osan Air Base ൺGakwon statue in Korea and the second largest in Asia, weighing BUS a massive 60 tons and standing (although it is sitting) 15 „Pyeongtaek Intercity Bus Terminal ൺCheonan Express Bus Terminal meters high. Its ears alone are two meters and its finger- Take Intercity Bus. (40 min. / 2600 won) Get off at Cheonan express bus term nails are 30 centimeters long. Although you might be Take bus number 24. Get off at the bus stop of Gakwonsa temple (25 min.). Or take a taxi (15 min./about 7,000 Won) „Pyeongtaek station ൺCheonan station - Train MUGUNGHWA: 15 min. / 2,600won ITX-SAEMAUL: 10 min. / 4800won After getting off the train, take bus 24 (the bus stop is across the street!).

ADDRESS: 245, Gagwonsa-gil, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-d TEL: +82 41-561-3545 HOURS: 4 a.m. - 6 p.m. ADMISSION: Free MARCH 4 – MARCH 17, 2021 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC STRIPES KOREA 9

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Geumosan Provincial Park

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Chaemi-jeong

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Gwangju mosan Explore Geu Reservoir STORY AND PHOTOS BY CHIHON KIM, DIRECTIONS: STRIPES KOREA „Train from Waegwan station to Gumi station. he stress from everyday life and work can – Mugunghwa: 15mins / 2,600won wear on you. Sometimes you just need to get – ITX-Saemaeul: 10mins / 4,800won Taway, but that’s hard to do without taking va- „Train form Pyeongteak station to Gumi stioan cation days. But, instead of sitting on the couch and – Mugunghwa: 2hrs 20mins / 13,100won wasting time, why not try re-energizing and recon- – ITX-Saemaul : 2hrs / 19,400wo necting with nature close by? If you have the motiva- After off the train, take a taxi to the Geumosan tion to drive a little or hop on a train, the Geumosan province park public ‘entrance’ parking lot Reservoir and Olle is a great place to unwind and enjoy nature at its finest. And you don’t need to make ( With in 10min, about 3,000won ) a lot of travel arrangements or do any packing; this with wishes is the perfect day trip! to Gumi Eco Park. After walking the path and seeing all the strange rock formations and bizarre stones Zig zag path along Mt. Geumo, you just might feel like walking it If you are driving, slow down and enjoy the scen- two or three more times. ery! Some tourists drive so fast up the mountain that they miss the entrance to the Geumo Province Park. There are two parking lots on the mountain, so when Floating bridge you ask a taxi driver to take you at Geumosan, make Along the path, you’ll walk on a floating bridge, sure to ask to be dropped off at “Geumosan Dae- which at night is lit up with LED lights. It’s quite a juchajang” (big parking lot) next to the Geumochen sight and many visitors time their visits for this il- stream. Then you can slowly walk up to the moun- luminated night view. It’s also not uncommon to find tain and enjoy more scenery. turtles resting on rocks near the bridge and spot fish If you’re taking a train (make sure you look out the jumping in and out of the water. This is a great spot window and take in all the beauty), get off at Gumi for children. Station and grab a taxi to the parking area. It’ll cost The entire path along the Geumosan Reservoir you about 3,600 won (around $3) each way. is a great place to walk and take pictures. Large Note: It takes more than two hours to get there by trees line up along the path and there are plenty of car from Camp Humphreys and Osan Air Base. By benches and pavilions great for some rest. It takes train, it’s about 20 minutes less. less than 40 minutes to walk the entire path, but take Another option is walking. From Gumi Station, as long as you want .It’s also a great place to have a you can reach the entrance to the Geumo Province picnic with family, friends or that special someone. Park in 10 minutes by foot. On your walk, you’ll notice the tiled roof of a traditional-style building, which is a museum dedicated to the people of the Chaemi-jeong Joseon era (1392-1897). A little further down, coffee At the end of the Olle, you will see a beautiful drinkers might enjoy a pitstop at the three or four building named Chaemi-jeong. The scholar Gil Jae, different hipster and classy-style coffee shops near who lived during the turbulent transition period of the entrance of the parking lot. I know some folks re- Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), escaped for the ally need their coffee, so here’s some good places to countryside because he would not serve for another enjoy a cup or two. king of a new dynasty. Although he wasn’t wealthy, Once you arrive at the entrance, you’ll see a path he refused to take the new Joseon Dynasty’s high of- sa Temple (50 min.) ficial position and he barely managed to stay alive, Seoul zig-zagging its way toward the reservoir Olle Gil. The railing along the uphill path has traditional paintings existing on herbs, roots and tree bark. Thus, his Osan Air Base and calligraphy mounted on it, so take your time and home was named Chae Mi (Chae Mi means herbs)- minal. GAKWONSA enjoy the painting and drawings at your own pace. jeong. Camp Humphreys TEMPLE From Chaemi-jeong, you can hear the sound of a stream running under the bridge leading to a shrine. Geumosan Reservoir In the summer, people crowd under the bridge to At the end of the path, set your eyes on the beauti- avoid the hot weather and play in the water. If you ful waters of the reservoir and let the breeze wash enter the Chaemi-jeong, you can see the architecture over and refresh you. of a Hanok (traditional Korean-style house) and try The Olle Gil path is about 2.4 kilometers long, sur- to imagine the conviction this scholar had. do rounds a large portion of the reservoir and connects [email protected] 10 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC MARCH 4 – MARCH 17, 2021 TASTY KOREAN GIFTS KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION Gochu-jangGochu hopping is one of the most fun activities to enjoy while traveling in Ko- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) is a traditional fermented rea. Of the gift items available, many tourists choose to purchase lo- withwith a combinaccombinationombina of sugary, salty and spicy Scal foods as a gift. Since some food items have a short shelf life, they tastes. It is mmade by fermenting a mixture require extra care and attention. Here are some Korean food items that are of rice powder, Korean popular and have a relatively longer shelf life. ppowder, malt oil, fermented powder, and salt. Gochujang contains an abundance of nutrients and Kimchi is Korea’s representative healthy side dish and is made by fermenting the spicy taste that comes salted cabbage, , fermented fish sauce and various vegetables in a red from stimulates one’s chili pepper sauce. The types of kimchi vary by appetitea and improves digestion. region, season, and even the making process. The most representative varieties include SHOPPING TIP baechu kimchi (kimchi), (diced radish Gochujang is packaged in plastic tubs or tubes with varying degrees of kimchi) and yeolmu kimchi (young summer spiciness and can be found in supermarkets, convenience stores and duty free radish kimchi). Baekkimchi (white kimchi), a shops. The standard unit of spiciness, running from one to five, is ‘GHU’ (Gochu- variety made without red chili pepper sauce, is jang Hot taste Unit). This unit system is handy for purchasing gochujang; the popular among people who dislike spicy foods. higher the unit, the stronger the spiciness. Kimchi contains an abundance of vitamins and minerals, helping to strengthen one’s immunity to bacteria and cancer. Ramyeon SHOPPING TIP Ramyeon, Korean instant noodles, is one Vacuum-packed kimchi can prevent any leaks and is recommended for of the most popular foods in Korea. The low travelers planning to take it home as it will pass the stringent customs. cost and easy cooking method have made Various vacuum-packed kimchi products are readily available in department ramyeon a popular souvenir even among stores, supermarkets, convenience stores and duty free shops. tourists. While the most common ramyeon is spicy, there is a plethora of flavors available, from non-spicy broths including udon flavor to stir-, including spaghetti or black Gim (laver), a must-buy item among bean sauce flavoring. Recently, extremely spicy tourists, is made from dried seaweed that have become the new trend contains a variety of vitamins and minerals. internationally. Five pieces of gim contain the same amount of protein as one egg, and the amount of SHOPPING TIP vitamin A in one piece is equivalent to the Single packets or can be found at small supermarkets or amount found in two eggs. In particular, convenience stores. Large packets with bundles of five can be purchased at large Korean gim has received much enthusiasm supermarkets. The average shelf life for ramyeon packages is five months. from international food connoisseurs for its unparalleled quality, making for a luxurious souvenir. SHOPPING TIP Insam Gim comes in a variety of types and packaging methods, which can be easily Insam (Korean ) is a root found in supermarkets. Since it is particularly susceptible to moisture and can with a bitter taste and strong flavor easily go stale, it should be stored in an airtight container or bag. that is named after its shape that resembles a human body. There are three types of insam: susam (fresh Traditional Korean Snacks ginseng), which is unprocessed and picked right out of the field; The most representative traditional snacks baeksam, which is dried insam; and in Korea are (rice cakes) and hangwa hongsam (red ginseng), which is (traditional Korean sweets). Depending on the steamed and then dried. Insam has long been used to boost one’s health, with ingredients and methods, there are over 200 the effect varying by type, harvest time, and preparation method. The health ways to make tteok. Hangwa is made from flour benefits, including an immunity boost, help in fighting cancer, and a speedy mixed with or sugar, which is deep-fried recovery from fatigue, all come from the saponin and ginsenoside within insam. to make snacks such as yugwa (deep-fried sweet ) and yakgwa (traditional honey SHOPPING TIP cookie). They can be eaten as everyday snacks, Insam is a high quality souvenir, and can be purchased in specialty shops but are usually served on special occasions within department stores and supermarkets. It is mostly available in forms of such as weddings, birthdays, and Seollal (Korean New Year’s Day) and Chuseok extracts, candies, jellies, and other easy to consume products in neat packages, (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holiday. making for a perfect gift. SHOPPING TIP Hangwa snacks are readily available in a range of prices in department stores and supermarkets. Gift boxes with a variety of hangwa snacks make great Meal Kit souvenirs. Recently, with more people interested in cooking, various meal kits have emerged in Korean Snacks the market. A meal kit provides everything necessary for even beginners to make a meal. Korea has a wide range of snack items, From hotteok (sugar-filled griddle cake) and from sweet snacks perfect as desserts to (spicy rice cakes) to salty and spicy snacks that stimulate your (cold noodles), there are plenty of appetite. Korean snacks are not only tasty Korean food meal kits to try. but also nicely packaged, making them a veryy popular souvenir. SHOPPING TIP Meal kits can be purchased at convenience stores, supermarkets, and SHOPPING TIP department stores. For meal kits found at the refrigerator section, they must be Popular snacks and chips are often available in new variations of flavors. Shop kept cool or refrigerated before and after arriving home. 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Fruit Traditional Fruit vinegar is produced by fermented fruits, Traditional Korean teas have various flavors and effects. Representative and has a flavor. It is known Korean traditional teas include nokcha (), yujacha (citrus tea), maesilcha for its health benefits, such as improving one’s (green plum tea), mogwacha (Chinese quince tea), omijacha (five-flavor berry skin tone, and effectiveness in relieving fatigue tea), and saenggangcha ( tea), as well as (sweet rice drink) and and constipation. The most common method sujeonggwa ( punch). Nokcha is made from tea leaves that have a to consume fruit vinegar is by mixing it with bitter and refreshing taste. While green tea is water. A 3:1 ratio of water to fruit vinegar is traditionally enjoyed by steeping dried and the general rule of thumb; the ratio can vary roasted green tea leaves in hot water; these depending on personal preference in taste. A days green tea is available in powder form variety of fruit vinegar flavors are available such as well as in teabags. Yujacha, maesilcha, as , blueberry, bokbunja (Korean black raspberry) and more. The mogwacha, omijacha, and saenggangcha are vinegar can also be used to make fruit . made from fruits sliced and preserved in sugar SHOPPING TIP or honey. It can be mixed with warm water for a hot drink in winter, or with cold water for a Fruit vinegar can be purchased in varying sizes in bottles of 50ml to 500ml, refreshing summer tea. Sikhye is a sweet drink 900ml and 1.8l. The shelf life is approximately 18 months in average from the made with rice that aids with digestion. Sujeonggwa tastes sweet with a kick of date of manufacture. It can be stored at room temperature out of direct sunlight spice; it contains ginger and cinnamon boiled in sugar water, which is chilled and but needs to be refrigerated after opening. served cold. SHOPPING TIP Traditional Korean Alcohol Traditional teas are available in supermarkets, department stores, and Much like beer in Germany, wine in France, convenience stores. There is a wide variety of green tea products sold in the and vodka in Russia, and soju are the form of powder, teabags, or whole roasted leaves. Yujacha, mogwacha and representative alcoholic beverages of Korea. saenggangcha are sold in glass jars but also come in the form of powder, packets Makgeolli is made from fermenting rice or or tea bags. Sikhye and sujeonggwa are sold in cans or plastic bottles. and has a smooth, milky color. It has a low alcohol content of 6-13% with a nutty and sweet flavor. Soju, a distilled alcohol with an alcohol content of about 20%, is popular in part due to its relatively low price. Recently, fruit- flavored soju has been gaining popularity for its sweet taste and less harsh smell. SHOPPING TIP Makgeolli and soju can be easily purchased in convenience stores, supermarkets and corner stores in even the smallest of towns. The packaging of soju varies from drink boxes to plastic bottles. As alcohol purchases by minors are strictly prohibited in Korea, a form of photo identification with the date of COPYRIGHTS ©KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION. birth is required. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED www.visitkorea.or.kr 12 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC MARCH 4 – MARCH 17, 2021

The chicken with sauce is served with your choice of french fries or Rolling Stones- fresh vegetables. insp es appetite outside Humphreys STORY AND PHOTOS BY ired MATTHEW KEELER, STARS AND STRIPES eatery satisfi varying appetites. before stepping Published: February 4, 2021 The Big Bite offers salads, on the property. ust beyond the gates at soups and , as well as The smoked barbeque pork meals of chicken, pork or beef. ribs feature the restaurant’s Camp Humphreys, dozens The smoked barbeque of restaurants are doing Its selection of healthy sal- own signature , pork ribs feature the J ads on the weekday lunch menu their best to entice customers alongside your choice of a gen- restaurant’s delicious can’t be matched. A grilled signature sauce. searching for the best place to erous amount of fresh vegeta- chicken Caesar costs 11,000 bles or french fries. Although a feed an American appetite. won, or about $10, and an avoca- bit pricey at 35,000 won, this en- The Big Bite hits home with ★ LOCATION: 187, Anjeongsunhwan-ro, Paengseong-eup, do is 13,000 tree can be easily shared by two. fans of classic Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, won. The ribs were delicious. rock ‘n’ roll. EXCLUSIVE NEWS FROM: ★ DIRECTIONS: Within walking distance of Camp Humphreys’ Don’t like those Nothing special but definitely The restau- pedestrian gate. GPS 36.963387, 127.044576 choices? Get your what you would expect from ★ HOURS: Open 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday thru Sunday; rant’s twist healthy fix with American-style barbecue. on the iconic last order 9 p.m.; closed Mondays the popular salm- The top prize from this expe- ★ Entrees range from 11,000-44,000 won; kids items tongue-and-lips PRICES: on salad for 16,000 rience was the chicken with chi- range from 8,000-13,000 won logo made famous by rock leg- won. It features grilled salmon michurri sauce priced perfectly ★ DRESS: Casual ends The Rolling Stones cap- on top of fresh mixed greens, at 20,000 won. Again, enough ★ TEL: 031-656-3083 tured my attention. You can al- a strawberry Italian balsamic for two if you’re willing to share ways get want you want off The dressing and shredded, fresh this tasty dish. Big Bite menu. Parmesan . The plate arrives with two mushrooms, which can be sub- that works excellently when As with many family restau- While each of these options portions of grilled chicken with stituted with fries if desired. combined with the sauce. rants, the range of entrees more are great. I had my sights set a chimichurri sauce on the side, The chicken is extremely moist [email protected] than accommodates your party’s on the chicken and rib entrees and sautéed vegetables and and tender, with a hint of spice Twitter: @MattKeeler1231 MARCH 4 – MARCH 17, 2021 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC STRIPES KOREA 13 Walking down Dongcheon Ginko Tree Street

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inkgo trees serve as a natural separation be- HOW TO GET THERE Gtween Jeonpo-dong (neighborhood) and Seomy- Seomyeon Station (Metro eon along this busy street. In lines 1 and 2), exit 3. Walk total, 740 meters encompass straight three minutes Dongcheon Ginkgo Tree Street, and cross the street at which begins at the Seomyeon the intersection facing NC Department Store and ends Seomyeon NC Department at Gyeongnam Technical High Store. Dongcheon Gingko School. Tree Street begins from Beyond the school is an there. extended walkway that was opened in 2015. The formerly four-lane portion of Dong- cheon-ro that runs parallel the Sharp apartment complex was reduced to two lanes, allowing a more pleasurable walking ex- perience (and a few more gink- go trees to boot). Besides wider sidewalks, var- more, operates from noon to 6 ious sculptures and fountains p.m. Saturdays and Sundays can be enjoyed in this area, as through December. well. Driv- ers should JEONPO CAFE STREET take note, After checking out those however, ginkgo trees and the many ar- that a bus- tistic booths along Dongcheon- only lane is hapskorea.com ro, head into the famous Jeonpo set during Cafe Street area. Several sign rush hour times and that slow- markers will point the way. er speed limits are required Don’t mind its particular, pun- is held there every December. from Seomyeon NC Depart- More than 100 coffee shops, at all times. This area also en- gent smell! The yellowish gink- ment Store to Norimaru, the dessert cafes, restaurants and joys easy access to the popular go tree leaves are an incredible ART MARKET former Jungang Middle School. more have put this area on Jeonpo Cafe Street area. sight as they begin to fall to the While admiring all the gink- The market, which features many must-visit lists for both Peak ginkgo tree season can ground. It’s such an awesome go trees, be sure to check out about 50 booths offering hand- Busan residents and out-of- be enjoyed in mid-October. scene that a ginkgo tree festival the art market that stretches made accessories, art and towners since 2010. 14 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION 75 YEARS IN THE PACIFIC MARCH 4 – MARCH 17, 2021

Museum in Asan showcases exploits of beloved Korean military figure STORY AND PHOTOS BY at one point) and is seen as an push in 1597, Yi countered again CORD A. SCOTT, PHD, integral part of Korean history. with the turtle ships. While the UMGC KOREA For many Westerners unfa- battles in 1598 took place near miliar with Korea, Yi is often Jeju on the southern tip of Ko- outh of USAG Humphreys noted as the statue in downtown rea, the impact of Yi on Korean on route 43 in the town of Seoul just south of the U.S. Em- history was critical to a sense Asan is a park of serenity S bassy, or through the military of identity. There is also a Ko- and interest for the nature lov- figures sold as part of the Ko- rean movie on the battle, entitled er as well as the historian. This rean souvenirs that permeate The Admiral: Roaring Currents, area is noted as the ancestral the region. which is subtitled in English. home of Admiral Yi Sun-shin. His home in Asan now has a This movie was originally part of Yi is to the museum which describes his a Korean TV series. what George Washington is to life and history, not to mention a As one wanders through the America: a commander who temple which grounds past took on a powerful adversary has his image the museum (in Yi’s case, Japan), had his in it, and fi- there are share of hardships (he was ac- nally a home remnants of tually removed from command in which he Yi’s life still lived for a preserved time in his as well as earlier years. a sense of The markers calm. The explaining bridge and how to get to pond offer a his home are fairly well marked, serenity as well as artistic de- even for someone who may has tail that is common of Korea. very limited The house which is located just skills. beyond gives the visitor a sense As with many locations, there of the life of Koreans from that are some pamphlets in English time. Up on the hill behind the which will explain the history house are some of the relatives of Yi and his impact on the Cho- of Yi who are buried there. son Kingdom in the late 1500s. Also on the hill is one of the The museum also has a section ancestral temples where Yi and which explains through maps, his family might come to pray for diagrams, models and artifacts good fortune, be it academically, the development of his greatest militarily or in a more intimate, weapon: the turtle ship. familial sense. The area offers The turtle ship was a squat a nice view of the valley to the ship which was armored and fea- south. tured a large dragon head with Admiral Yi is not buried small cannon inside to serve here, however. He is buried at both offensive as well as psycho- Gwangmyeong, near . logical purposes. These ships His end came in battle which and Yi’s tactics served as a sig- seems appropriate and oc- nificant counter to the Japanese curred from an errant shrap- invasion under Hideyoshi Toyo- nel from a cannon shell. As for tomi, which began in Busan in getting to the site, the drive is 1592. Yi pushed back the Japa- fairly simple. Drive down route nese forces over the course of the 38 and continue. It will take ap- next several years, mostly by ha- proximately 45 minutes, but rassing Japanese supply routes. the drive is nice. Look for the The Koreans also had assistance brown history marker signs. from the Chinese as well. There is a minimal cost to enter With the renewed Japanese or if you take part in activities.

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