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ANSAN Food, fun and illuminations Pages 9-11 Photos by ChiHon Kim, Stripes Korea 2 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION JANUARY 9 − JANUARY 22, 2020 Roller derby bouts a hit on base Max D. Lederer Jr. Publisher STORY AND PHOTO BY tap, knee slide and plow stop. If Lt. Col. Richard E. McClintic MATTHEW KEELER, they can do those three skills, Commander STARS AND STRIPES Joshua M Lashbrook Published: December 17, 2019 then they are level one. Chief of Staff To mitigate the risk of injury Chris Verigan to themselves and others on the Engagement Director CAMP HUMPHREYS — Near- track, players must progress to Marie Woods ly a dozen of the toughest wom- Publishing and Media Design Director en from Camp Humphreys and level four before participating Chris Carlson nearby Osan Air Base recently in a game. Publishing and Media Design Manager “It seems silly but when you Eric Lee laced up their skates for a full- Advertising and Circulation Manager contact roller derby scrimmage do that progression you are de- Enrique “Rick” W. Villanueva Jr. at Humphreys’ Collier Commu- veloping those skills needed to Korea Area Manager be stable on skates to the point Jinsun Song nity Fitness Center. Operations Manager Taking on a holiday theme, you’re not going to hurt any- one,” Nohle said. Kentaro Shimura the Gingerbread Brawlers Production Manager The newest member on the faced off on Dec. 14 against Rie Miyoshi track Saturday was Erin Pea- Engagement Manager the Candy Cane Crushers in cock, 36, a military spouse at Denisse Rauda a 60-minute matchup that put Publishing and Media Design Editor Humphreys who joined the close friends at odds — but all Publishing and Media Design Writers team in March. The Washing- ChiHon Kim in good fun. Players from the Candy Cane Crushers try to block a member of the Gingerbread Shoji Kudaka ton native said she grew up on With track names like Bom- Brawlers during a Dec. 14 roller derby scrimmage. Takahiro Takiguchi skates as a girl, and it was her Layout Designers bastic, Krankenwagen, Elinor the club aims to introduce roller to be supportive of one another favorite thing to do. Yukiyo Oda Bashgood and Wreck It Wanda, Yuko Okazaki derby to new people while pro- as opposed to knocking each “When I found out there was Kayoko Shimoda the women delivered an ener- viding the experienced play- other down.” a sport on skates, I just jumped Multimedia Consultants gy-packed short track derby on Max Genao Doug Johnson ers a chance to improve their Nohle selects players based right into it and loved it,” Pea- Brian Jones Jason Lee the gym’s basketball court that skills while stationed overseas. on skill level to cock said. “I’ve never done Hans Simpson Chae Pang Yi put the Brawlers on top of the Gianni Youn Robert Zuckerman No experience or anything competitive like this Crushers, 77 to 68. EXCLUSIVE NEWS FROM: divide into two Graphic Designers equipment is re- squads for each before, so getting my footing Kenichi Ogasawara Yosuke Tsuji Both squads are part of the and actually being hit while on Sales Support quired to join. scrimmage. Be- Osan-Humphreys Roller Der- skates is a whole different ball- Kazumi Hasegawa Hiromi Isa “We are very cause not everyone Ichiro Katayanagi Yoko Noro by Team, which has about 25 game.” Yusuke Sato Chae Yon Son close; it’s a group is on the same lev- members, including active-du- The scrimmages, which are Saori Tamanaha Toshie Yoshimizu of women that are completely el, the team plays matches only ty military, reservists, spouses, usually hosted at Humphreys, honest and open with each contractors and civilians. from within to continue growth. and are free for anyone to at- other, so there is no trying to For feedback and inquiries, Army Maj. Priscella Nohle, “The first thing we do with tend. The next is slated for late contact [email protected] team manager and an opera- one-up each other,” said Nohle, someone new to the game is to February. To place an ad, call DSN 755-2255 tions officer with the 2nd Infan- who’s known as Thor’s Jammer teach them three basic skills,” [email protected] stripeskorea.com/contact try Division at Humphreys, said on the track. “We are all trying Nohle said. “How to do a knee Twitter: @MattKeeler1231 JANUARY 9 − JANUARY 22, 2020 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES KOREA 3 4 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION JANUARY 9 − JANUARY 22, 2020 Casey soldiers heat up the holiday season

BY SGT. YESENIA BARAJAS, us get good rapport with the local 210TH FIELD ARTILLERY BRIGADE populace.” Castner volunteered to be CAMP CASEY – Soldiers from the noncommissioned officer in across U.S. Army Garrison charge for the event. Camp Casey came together to “I think it’s a good opportunity deliver 5,000 charcoal briquettes for our soldiers to get out there to neighbors outside the base De- and meet the locals,” said Cast- cember 5, Bosan-dong, Dongdu- ner. “It gives them the opportuni- cheon. ty to get out and get to know the The charcoal briquette dis- culture a little bit more.” tribution is an annual event for This is the seventh year the soldiers of Camp Casey to be in- Gyeonggi Provincial Office and volved and assist neighbors who 210th FAB, 2ID/RUCD part- are in need of a way to stay warm nered to distribute charcoal during the winter. to the locals. About 90 service “It shows that the United members showed up to help de- States soldiers are volunteering liver briquettes to 17 homes in to help out,” said Sgt. Christo- Bosan-dong, Dongducheon. Soldiers at the charcoal briquette distribution on Dec. 5 in Dongducheon. About 90 soldiers volunteered to help deliver the pher Castner, a fire support spe- “This is great – that the sol- charcoal briquettes to neighbors in need. Photo by Pfc. Jaeyoung Park, U.S. Army cialist assigned to Headquarters diers come out from their daily the Dongducheon City, where we and Headquarters Battery, 210th work, and we team up to help Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd In- the people,” said Maj. Michael live, not only did we provide our fantry Division/ROK-U.S. Com- Kim, the brigade chaplain for manpower, but we also donated bined Division, and Gainesville, 210th and Riverside, California money to buy more briquettes Florida, native. “It kind of helps native. “To help the people in for this event.

The event was hosted by the Office and first began in 2013.Photo by Pfc. Jaeyoung Park, U.S. Army Soldiers deliver charcoal to local homes. Photo by Sgt. Yesenia Barajas, U.S. Army

onto the College Acceptance JANUARY 9 − JANUARY 22, 2020 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES KOREA 5 51st MDG medics save groom BY STAFF SGT. GREG NASH, By continuing care at the clos- 51ST FIGHTER WING est capability, the 51st MDG was able to maximize a target of op- OSAN AIR BASE – Tying the portunity like this to make the knot is an important day filled best use of the Air Force’s assets. with high anticipation for many Although this unique mission people. Unfortunately for one was a first for Stern and Arenas, airman, the day went from a joy- they hope to utilize this experi- ous occasion to the brink of trag- ence to implement enhanced edy. strategies in an emergency like Suffering a critical illness, the this. groom was taken to a South Ko- “While this mission was a rean medical facility. After care- first a lot of us and it went so ful evaluation, it was determined smooth, it was a great teaching a special team of medics needed opportunity,” said Stern. “Every to be called upon – and the 51st case and mission is different so Medical Group answered the we have to be prepared for any- call. thing. It takes a total team effort The team was simultaneously and we had awesome people who responsible for coordinating the love and care about what they do aeromedical evacuation mission to make this mission successful.” to transport two other patients as According to Maj. Phillip well. In under 50 hours, the 51st Airmen from the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron simulate life-saving procedures to a training mannequin onboard a KC-135 Stratotanker during an exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Photo by Senior Airman Matthew Seefeldt, U.S. Air Force Strawbridge, 51st MDG chief of MDG ‘aced’ their ultimate test – medical staff, total force integra- saving lives. said Arenas. “This was my first coordination with South Korean ensuring synchronized actions to tion made the saves possible. For Staff Sgt. Kristalynjon aeromedical evacuation mission Medical facilities, Osan’s medics direct movement, logistics, med- “The key was that this was a Arenas, 51st Medical Support so it was definitely challenging. partnered with Yokota Air Base’s ications, baggage and food. whole effort with between the Squadron NCO in charge of pa- My team was great and played 18th Aeromedical Evacuation “We have to be prepared for 51st Medical Group and our tient travel, amid the stress fac- a key role getting the patients to Squadron for a Critical Care Air this mission set anywhere in the partnership with the 18th Aero- tors of time constraints, patient their next destination.” Transport Team. world,” said Capt. Daniel Stern, medical Evacuation Squadron, movement and logistics, the re- Upon notification, the 51st A KC-135 Stratotanker land- 25th Fighter Squadron flight sur- Theater Patient Movement Re- ward of a patient thanking her Medical Group worked tire- ed on Osan’s flightline with a geon. “In recent years, aeromed- quirements Center, and Tripler for saving their life was price- lessly, orchestrating actions five-hour window to transport ical evacuation’s mission has Army Medical Center,” said less. that would transport three in- the patients. Osan’s capability staged in the Middle East but it’s Strawbridge. “Further partner- “Being thanked by a patient dividuals across the world to to perform as a staging facility a great opportunity to do similar ships within our base on the for making their transport pro- Hawaii’s Tripler Army Medical gave the 51st MDG the platform mission sets with varying medi- flightline and base operations cess smooth made me happy,” Center for continued care. After to get hands-on in the process, cal issues here.” showed a collective team effort.” 6 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION JANUARY 9 − JANUARY 22, 2020

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pas are popular attractions during winter in Korea as visitors can soak S in soothing, warm water. Spas offering massage facilities can be found in hotels and shopping mallsa within metropolitan areas. For more active fun, water parks open year-round The Guerlain Spa is a joint venture between French cos- Designed as a “garden in the city,” Grands Hyatt ’s are the best choice,t with indoor and outdoor metic company Guerlain and Korea’s upscale hotel, The The SPA offers high-quality hotel spa services at compara- pools using mineral water to please both chil- Shilla Seoul.G uThe body condition and lifestyle of each clientl tively affordableTh prices. Customersg receive a program that L are analyzed ine rorderlain to S developpa at and implement a personal- is personally designede SPA toa tsuit G theirr preferences and physicall dren and adults. ThisK winter, get some much The Shill ou condition, choosing from traditionaland treatment, Hyat detox ucleans- u ized spa plan. Guerlain Spa offers various water-baseda Se spa r n t Seo needed R&R at one of Korea’s spas or hot ing,e and soothing massage. x treatments in addition to an array of massage programs, in- t springs. i o ucluding facial and body treatments. After completing the spa n n r i Grand Hyatt Seoul B1, 322, Sowol-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul program, visitorsi can also try on a variety of cosmetic prod- ADDRESS: r r ous w n ucts at the Guerlain Makeup Bar. DIRECTIONSp: Walk for approx. 15 min from Hangangjin Station (Seoul e Subway Line 6), Exit 1 n n s a ADDRESS: The Shilla Seoul 3F, 249, Dongho-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul OPERATING HOURS: 9:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. / Open all year round (May vary by ’ n t s DIRECTIONS: Walk for approx. 3 min from Dongguk Univ. Station (Seoul o facility and reservation schedule) s n Subway Linep 3), Exit 5 h Vary depending on massage hours and available programs. Refer to the as & FEES: n OPERATING HOURS: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. / Open all year round (May vary by official website for details. n facility and reservation schedule) INQUIRIES: +82-2-799-8808 (Korean, English, Japanese) n * On-site registration is available, but making a reservation 3-4 days in advance FEES: Vary depending on massage hours and available programs. Refer to the official website for details. via phone is advised. * Availability of foreign language assistance will vary by staff work schedule. n +82-2-2230-1167 (Korean, English, Japanese) INQUIRIES: n www.hyatt.com (Korean, English) * Reservation around 7 days in advance via phone is advised for spa programs. WEBSITE: * Availability of foreign language assistance will vary by staff work schedule. n WEBSITE: www.shilla.net (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Banyan Tree Spa is one of the top luxury spas in Asia and The spa at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul uses a mix of classi- is famous for its range of massage and spa services, whichl cal therapy and modern treatments to find the equilibrium of are inspired by ancient Oriental treatment methods. The spa guests’ body and mind. All treatments, including body masl - VISTA WalkerhillT Seoul offers a luxuriouss spa experience op as features 10B atreatmentnyan rooms, with private bathroomsu and sages and Sfacials,pa a tuse F essential oils and healthy componentsu at V Spa, using outstanding- productscl from the Swiss brandl Tree C our Sea rest areas attached to each room.lu Itb also& Sofferspa a eTraditiono extracted from plants. The hotels ooffersns H a oplethorate e ofo treat- Valmont. The spa features a total of twelve rooms, including S l S V Spa a u Package, providing visitors a chance to experience massage ments, including their signature treatment, facial collection, single-personh rooms tand V IroomsSTA for W couples. Guestss will enjoy otel spalkaerhill Seo techniques from countries around the world as well as enjoy body therapy, and more. personalized care from the best in spa service. an aromatic herbal bath. All treatments focus on offering a n n Four Seasons Hotel Seoul 10F, 97, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul ADDRESS: VISTA Walkerhill Seoul 2F, 177, Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul pleasing experience to all five senses. ADDRESS: n n Walk for approx. 5 min from Station (Seoul Take a taxi for approx. 5 min from Gwangnaru Station (Seoul DIRECTIONS: DIRECTIONS: n Subway Line 5), Exit 2 ADDRESS: Banyan Tree Club & Spa Seoul The Club 3F, 60, Jangchungdan-ro, Subway Line 5), Exit 7 n Jung-gu, Seoul n 10:00-22:00 / Open all year round (May vary by facility 10 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. / Open all year round (May vary by OPERATING HOURS: OPERATING HOURS: n facility and reservation schedule) DIRECTIONS: Walk for approx. 20 min from Beotigogae Station (Seoul and reservation schedule) n Subway Line 6), Exit 1 n Vary depending on massage hours and available programs. Refer to the Vary depending on massage hours and available programs. Refer to the FEES: FEES: n official website for details. OPERATING HOURS: 11a.m. – 8 p.m. / Open all year round (May vary by official website for details. n facility and reservation schedule) n +82-2-6388-5000 (Korean, English) +82-2-2022-0405 (Korean, English) INQUIRIES: INQUIRIES: n * On-site registration is available, but making a reservation 7 days in advance FEES: Vary depending on massage hours and available programs. Refer to the * On-site registration is available, but making a reservation 3-4 days in advance via phone is advised. official website for details. via phone is advised. n * Availability of foreign language assistance will vary by staff work schedule. INQUIRIES: +82-2-2250-8115, 8116 (Korean, English, Japanese) * Availability of foreign language assistance will vary by staff work schedule. n * On-site registration is available, but making a reservation 3-4 days in advance n www.fourseasons.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) WEBSITE: www.walkerhill.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) WEBSITE: via phone is advised. * Availability of foreign language assistance will vary by staff work schedule. n WEBSITE: www.banyantreeclub.com (Korean, English) JANUARY 9 − JANUARY 22, 2020 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES KOREA 7

U n Cheongkwanjangni SPA 1899 is a spa facilitya launched by KGC (The Korea Ginsengq Corp.),u ethe leadingur producerb of high quality hongsam (redCh ginseng)eong products under the brand name CheongK- wanJang. Cheongkwanjangkw SPAan 1899jan isg known SPA for their99 Hongsam Energy Spa that offers sspecialp careas treatments for 1 beauty8 and the immune system alike, making one’s skin feel soft and toned after the treatment. Spa programs include single programs for body, face, back and foot, as well as full-care programs for various treat- ment courses.

Daechi Branch n ADDRESS: KT&G Tower B2, 416, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul n DIRECTIONS: Walk for approx. 5 min from (), Exit 2 n INQUIRIES: +82-2-557-8030 (Korean, English, Japanese) Myeong-dong Branch n ADDRESS: Hotel Skypark Central B1, 16, Myeongdong 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul n DIRECTIONS: Walk for approx. 4 min from 1(il)-ga Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 5 n INQUIRIES: +82-2-755-8031 (Korean, English, Japanese) Haeundae Branch n ADDRESS: Daom Building 6F, 277, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, n DIRECTIONS: Walk for approx. 10 min from Haeundae Station (Busan Subway Line 2), Exit 1 n INQUIRIES: +82-51-747-8036 (Korean, English, Japanese) * On-site registration is available, but making a reservation 4-5 days in advance via phone is advised. * Availability of foreign language assistance will vary by staff work schedule. n OPERATING HOURS: 9:30 a.m. – 11p.m. / Open all year round (May vary by facility and reservation schedule) n Vary depending on massage hours and available programs. Refer to the official website for Cheongkwanjang SPA 1899 FEES: details. Photo courtesy of Cheongkwanjang SPA 1899 a n WEBSITE: www.spag.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) t L gs Ko uxu nter in Cloud-themed sauna room r rious wi r Spa Land is located within Shinsegae , allowing e p for a relaxing spa experience along with shopping. This tradi- a s tional Korean thermal spa uses two kinds of water: carbonated spring water Sfromp 1,000 meters deep underground, and salt ’ t a Land Cen s s o spring water from 560 meters below ground.tum SpaCi tLandy has 22 pas & h bathing pools including a children’s tub, 13 themed jjimjilbangs (Korean saunas), and an outdoor foot spa area, making it the perfect place for the whole family to relax and enjoy.

n ADDRESS: Shinsegae Centum City 1F, 35, Centumnam-daero, Haeundae-gu, Busan n DIRECTIONS: Walk for approx. 5 min from (Busan Subway Line 2), Exit 12 n OPERATING HOURS: 6 a.m. – 11p.m. (Last admission 10 p.m.) / Open all year round (Subject to change) n ADMISSION: Four hour standard basis (Additional 3,000 won charged for each hour over) - Weekdays: Adults 17,000 won / Teenagers & Children 13,000 won - Weekends & public holidays: Adults 20,000 won / Teenagers & Children 16,000 won - Morning & evening discount: Weekdays 12,000 won / Weekends & public holidays 15,000 won * Morning admission applies before 9 a.m. ; evening admission applies after 8 p.m. * Children must be 7 years of age or older to enter (Elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian) * Admission will be extended up to six hours when spending over 10,000 won within the spa. Aquafield is located inside Starfield Hanam where one can Dragon Hill Spa is a large jjimjilbang & spa facility that of- * Adults (ages 19 & over) / Teenagers & Children (ages 7-18) refresh both body and mind. Aquafield offers a water park, fers a chance to try a variety of sauna experiences at a great * Preschoolers age 6 & under cannot enter n sauna andA spa facilities to entertain visitors. The water park price. This Yeight-story facility is equipped with a wide range INQUIRIES: +82-51-745-2900 (Korean, English) is especiallyq popularuafie thanksld to the infinity pool. A variety of of amenities, oincludingngsa themedn saunas, spas, massage rooms, * Availability of foreign language assistance will vary by staff work schedule. at St m Drag n additional pools are prepared fora allrf agesiel dto Henjoyan anda the and open-air bathing pools. Most notably,on H theill spaSp featuresa WEBSITE: www.shinsegae.com (Korean, English, Chinese) sauna rooms built in different themes, such as charcoal, yel- a grand, decorative interior and a large hardwood charcoal low clay, cypress tree, salt, and clouds, offer much to see and sauna, which is heated and scented through the use of tradi- experience. tional oak wood burning. Other facilities include a swimming Outdoor foot spa facility of Spa Land n ADDRESS: Starfield Hanam 4F, 750, Misa-daero, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do pool and a fitness center. * Ticket counter is on 3F n n 40, Hangang-daero 21na-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul DIRECTIONS: Take a taxi for approx. 10 min from Paldang Station (Gyeongui-) ADDRESS: n n OPERATING HOURS: DIRECTIONS: - Water Park: Indoor 10:00-19:00 / Outdoor 11:00-18:00 - Walk for approx. 5 min from (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 1 - Sauna & Spa: Weekdays 8 a.m. –11p.m. / Weekends & public holidays 07:00-23:00 - Walk for approx. 10 min from Sinyongsan Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), Exit 3 n n Open 24 hours, all year round (May vary by facility) ADMISSION: Six hour standard basis (Additional 5,000 won charged for each hour over) OPERATING HOURS: n - Water Park ADMISSION: Twelve hour standard basis (Additional 1,000 won charged for each hour over) • Weekdays: Adults & Teenagers 38,000 won / Children 30,000 won - Weekdays daytime: Adults 13,000 won / Teenagers & Children 7,000 won • Weekends & public holidays: Adults & Teenagers 40,000 won / Children 32,000 won - Weekends & Weekdays nighttime: Adults 16,000 won / Teenagers & Children 7,000 won - Spa & Sauna * Daytime 5a.m. – 8 p.m. / Nighttime 8p.m. – 5 a.m. • Weekdays: Adults & Teenagers 21,000 won / Children 17,000 won * Adults (ages 19 & over) / Teenagers & Children (ages 2-18) • Weekends & public holidays: Adults & Teenagers 23,000 won / Children 19,000 won * Preschoolers (under age 2): Free admission * Adults & Teenagers (ages 13 & older) / Children (ages 3-12) * Must provide ID with age verification for preschoolers n * Preschoolers (ages 2 & under): Free admission INQUIRIES: +82-2-792-0001 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) * Must provide ID with age verification for preschoolers * Availability of foreign language assistance will vary by staff work schedule. n n www.dragonhillspa.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) SEE SPA ON PAGE 14 WEBSITE: www.aquafield-ssg.co.kr (Korean only) WEBSITE: 8 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION JANUARY 9 − JANUARY 22, 2020

Wallet-friendly menu e lights of with no bull at Bulldog Steak Th at ne An th ver sa STORY AND PHOTOS BY MATTHEW KEELER, n STARS AND STRIPES g Published: December 12, 2019 o utside temperatures have plunged in South O Korea, but Bulldog Steak in is worth tackling o the chill city breeze for a deli- cious meal. Restaurant owner and chef u Ryu Suck Hyeon offers guests a very simple menu at Bulldog, t which is tucked away near the city’s Tong Bok Market. Each steak entree features a 5- to 6-ounce chunk of U.S. beef Entrees at Bulldog Steak in Pyeongtaek, , are served with a bowl of rice Bulldog Steak in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, offers both indoor and outdoor seating. served with a house sauce, and and cheese bread. a small salad with slices of pine- along with a small cup of rice not seasoned, or very little, the apple, mushrooms and pickles. and cheese bread that I couldn’t house sauce complemented the Location: 95-31, Tongbok-dong, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do. GPS 36.996653, 127.084950 A few tables and chairs stand get enough of. The soft, airy and steak exceptionally well. I would Hours: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; closed Monday outside as this location was orig- perfectly hot, melted cheese have purchased a bottle to take inally a carry-out restaurant. Prices: Steak entrees range from 11,000 to 14,000 won; Rice entrees blend got my taste buds active, home if that had been an option. range from 8,000 to 9,000 won However, since opening Bulldog making the steak even more ap- The shrimp itself was well Dress: Casual in 2017, chef Suck Hyeon has pealing. done, but unseasoned. A pinch Directions: Less than a half-mile from the Pyeongtaek train station; converted an area just behind The plate presentation of salt or lemon would have got- walking or a taxi best; paid parking nearby. his kitchen into a climate-con- showed how much the chef ap- ten me a little more excited, but Information: 031-656-1011 trolled dining area where you preciates not I was pleased stomach after the cheese bread The various vendors within will be seated after placing your just his food, EXCLUSIVE NEWS FROM: with the combo. order. but also the The portions and salad. Tong Bok Market are enough to To my delight the English- customer. were balanced Other menu items include lure a crowd. But at less than a speaking chef cooks each steak At 14,000 and filling. beef and seafood entrees with half-mile from Pyeongtaek Sta- rice that start at 8,000 won ($7). to a medium doneness. Howev- won (about The potato tion, or AK Plaza, Bulldog Steak er, if you prefer your steak rare The cheese bread is 5,000 won $12), my steak, salad and four- steak entree (13,000 won) is a is an easy choice. You simply or well done, just let him know piece shrimp combo looked like steak and french fries combo. for four additional pieces, and can’t go wrong with any of the when ordering. a first-class luxury. The meat These crispy fries were sea- a stand-alone basket of sea- After no more than 15 min- was cooked to perfection, as soned with salt, parsley and soned fries is 6,000 won. Draft steak combos offered. utes, my shrimp and steak en- expected. Although I feel com- grated cheese, and great for fill- and bottled beer is also on hand [email protected] tree was brought to the table fortable saying the steak was ing the remaining void in your starting at 3,500 won. Twitter: @MattKeeler123 JANUARY 9 − JANUARY 22, 2020 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES KOREA 9

e lights of Th An that neve sa r g n o STORY AND PHOTOS BY CHIHON KIM, STRIPES KOREA ADDRESS: 1723, Suin-ro, Sangrok-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do o f you are worried you HOURS: Week days 4- 11 p.m., Sat & National holidays 3-12 missed your chance to en- p.m. I joy Korea’s winter illumi- (Mirror Maze: 4-8 p.m., Sat & National holidays 3-11 p.m.) u nations, relax because there is ENTRANCE FEE: Adults (Middle school students and up) 7,000 a place lit up year-round. About won ($5.87), Children (24 months to elementary) 5,000 won, a 50-minute drive from Camp Seniors (ages 65 & above) 5,000 won t Humphreys, the Starlight Vil- * Separate fees applicable for Mirror Maze: 4,000 won lage Photo Land is a small WEBSITE: https://www.ansanstar.net/ (KOR only) yet wonderful display featur- PHONE: 031-484-5050 ing thousands of colorful LED E-MAIL: [email protected] lights, winter, spring, summer and fall. Starlight Village gives off depicting over 200 animals, The village is divided into a a romantic vibe with it spar- from owls, cranes, and swans couple of smaller theme sec- kling sculptures, Santa Village to elephants, giraffes, lions and tions where you’ll find various and other twinkling places for pandas are tastefully laid out you to enjoy. The LED lights throughout the village. SEE ANSAN ON PAGE 10 10 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION JANUARY 9 − JANUARY 22, 2020

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shining displays like heart- shaped tunnels and swings for couples. Grab a hot drink at the Star- light Café before heading out to explore the village. It took me about an hour – with coffee in hand - to soak it all in. I was very peaceful. Santa Village, located in the middle of a forest covered with a wide spread of pure white light, was the most popu- Mirror Maze Photo courtesy of Ansan starlight village lar spot for kids. Near the big Christmas tree, small capsules that have unique backgrounds it’s a year-round one. the park. like a realistic moon photo or Before entering the maze, famous paintings, were the Be amazed by I was given sanitary gloves, most Instagram-able spot for Mirror Maze which made be wonder what I youngsters. At the nearby was getting into. But as made twinkling tunnel, many foreign If you have kids, or if you my way through the house of travelers were busy posing for are just a big kid at heart, mirrors, bumping into and photos. you need to check out Mirror touching just about every- The Ansan Starlight Village Maze, located right next to the thing in front of me, I was glad is accessible from any city in ticket booth for Starlight Vil- I had the gloves on. the Gyeonggi-do area, so take a lage. Though the repeated reflec- day trip with family and friends This house of mirrors is not tions of my figure in the mir- to be dazzled by the beautiful part of the village and there rors confused and amused light displays. And, if you don’t is a separate fee (4,000 won), me, it was a blast to navigate like cold weather, wait till it but I highly recommend kick- my own way through this fun- warms up because the village ing off your day here because filled house of mirrors. isn’t just a winter wonderland, it closes three hours before [email protected] ean or Shall we go over there? K This illumination is so beautiful! Jeo-gi-ro han beon ga-bol-kka-yo? in Bul-bi- neo-mu areum-da-wo-yo! k My hands are freezing. a Let’s take some photos together. So-ni neo-mu si-ryeo-yo e U-ri ga-chi sa-jin jji-geo-yo. Hold my hand. p Nae son-eul ja-ba-yo. S Could you pose for the camera? -ju-reul chwi-hae-ju-si--sseo-yo? I’ll buy you a nice warm drink. Tta-tteu-tan eum-nyo han Could you take a picture of me? jan sa-deu-ri-kkeyo. Sajin Jom Jji-geo ju-si-ge-sseo-yo?

– Kim ChiHon, Stripes Korea JANUARY 9 − JANUARY 22, 2020 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES KOREA 11 Make room for multicultural treats STORY AND PHOTOS BY CHIHON KIM, STRIPES KOREA

al ultur tic Street ul od M Fo n ocated in Wongok-dong, the a Ansan Multicultural Food s Street was formed in 1990s n L during the influx of blue-collar for- A eign workers who came work at the many industrial companies in An- san. The neighborhood has become a multicultural enclave for more than 20,000 foreigners from 57 dif- ferent countries. When I first approached the street was lined with foreign gro- And there’s so many to choose from. street, it looked like your typical tra- cery stores and restaurants. Walking down the street, I came ditional Korean market. However, The exotic shops and restaurants across the Russian bakery IM- as I got closer, I noticed that I didn’t that sit along the street reminded PERIA. The small Russian bak- hear Korean being spoken and the me of Itaewon, where I once lived. ery chain offering 15 varieties of While Itaewon is a great meeting Russian bread, many of which I place for local youngsters and for sampled. Next to the bakery was a If you don’t want to go inside to foreigners to enjoy an evening out, Russian restaurant that served up eat, cheap street food is sold by mul- Ansan Multicultural Food Street is delicious dishes from the mother- tiple vendors. Chinese dumplings, the home and life of many immi- land. delicious skewers with different grants from Russia, China, Cam- types of meat, rice ball and other bodia, Indonesia, Uzbekistan and tasty treats will tempt you. other countries. Head to Ansan to soak in the Fine-dining restaurants or el- culture and get a taste of food from egant coffee shops are rare here, around the world. but you can enjoy rustic restau- rants that serve up traditional del- ADDRESS: Irwon, 16 Damunhwa-gil, icacies from all parts of the world. Danwon-gu, Ansan-si e restaura ales nt) R ep U N clean establishment, culinary wiz- Masala for 8,000 won (or $6.70) and Badshah chicken curry, both offer- IP & ards from Nepal were quietly at three pieces of butter naan, an In- ing a mild flavor, are good options if T n work in the kitchen. dian flatbread, for 2,500 won. you’re not looking for a spicy meal. ia N d They offer a wide range of eth- Before taking my first bite, I took It took just a few seconds to fall In A ( nic Indian curries, rice and popular in the quaint, rustic ambiance of the in love with tandoori chicken sea- dishes like tandoori chicken, samosa soned with yogurt. The chicken K ocated on the second floor of restaurant. There were faded Ti- and biryani. The wide menu felt as came straight out of the tandoor grill a building in the middle of betan prayer flags and tapestries de- long as a Tolkien novel, so I asked with the right amount of spiciness, the Ansan Multicultural Food picting Hindu deities brought from L the server for his recommendation. I Nepal and India on every wall of the tenderness and juicy texture. It was Street, KANTIPUR is known for ended up ordering the Chicken Tikka delicious! serving up the freshest traditional dining room. When the server At the end of dinner, a cup of a Indian and Nepalese cuisine on the brought my food, the hand-made yogurt called sweet las- street. rich scent of the butter si was served to me for free. It was Located in a humble but naan made my mouth very refreshing and really hit the water. The irresist- spot. This hole-in-the-wall restau- ible naan brushed with rant gave me a truly delightful din- melted butter was soft ing experience. and chewy. I scarfed I’d love to visit this tasty place down all of it in seconds. again. You should check it out for The chicken Tikka yourself when you are on Ansan Masala, a delicious Multicultural Food Street. It won’t grilled chicken dish disappoint. with a creamy gravy, was unfor- [email protected] gettable! I was quickly addicted to the spicy sauce and and ended ADDRESS: 28, Damunhwa 2-gil, up ordering tandoori chicken Danwon-gu, Ansan-si, Gyeonggi- (8,000 won) so I could use the left- do over sauce on it. According to Arjun Hamal, HOURS: 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. the Nepalese chef of KANTI- (Always Open) PUR, Chicken butter curry and PHONE: 031-493-8336 12 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION JANUARY 9 − JANUARY 22, 2020 JANUARY 9 − JANUARY 22, 2020 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES KOREA 13 14 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION JANUARY 9 − JANUARY 22, 2020

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A couple enjoying the Couple’s Spa

Caribbean Bay is a tropical-themed water park that features an indoor swimming pool, hot springs, saunas, and an outdoor lazy river. As the largest water park in Korea, it em- ploys the latestCa rspaib technologybean B anday provides visitors with a unique combination of heart- SPA: So many hot springs to choosepounding fromrides and relaxing spas and saunas. n ADDRESS: 199, -ro, Pogok-eup, Cheoin-gu, -si, Gyeonggi-do n DIRECTIONS: Take the free shuttle bus from Parking Lot No. 5 in front of Jeondae∙Everland Station (Yongin ), Exit 3 n OPERATING HOURS (INDOOR FACILITY): With a theme of an oasis in the middle H g Weekdays 10 a.m. –5 p.m. of the Egyptianot desert, sp Vivaldiri nPark Ocean Weekends & public holidays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. World’sw facilities are divided into 5 main dar- * Hours change frequently; please refer to the website before eas – IndoorViava lZone,di P Waveark OPoolce Zone,a k Extremesrl visiting. t n Wo n Zone, Dynamice Zone,r panda Megaslider Zone. ADMISSION: Visitors can enjoy a variety of pools and n ADDRESS: 45-7, Oncheondanji 3-ro, Yesan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do - All-day pass: Adults & Teenagers 42,000 won / Children & Senior slides and relax at the therapy center and n OPERATING HOURS: citizens 33,000 won sauna rooms in the Indoor Zone as well as go - Water Park - Afternoon pass: Adults & Teenagers 36,000 won / Children & for an adventurous thrill ride on a 2.4-meter- • Weekdays: Indoor & Outdoor 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Senior citizens 28,000 won high gigantic wave at the Extreme Zone. • Weekends & public holidays: Indoor 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. / * Afternoon pass begins from 2:30 p.m. Outdoor 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. * Fees subject to change; please refer to the website before visiting. n 262, Hanchigol-gil, Hongcheon-gun, Gangwon-do Splas Resom is a four-season recreational ADDRESS: * Hours subject to change during peak season * Adults & Teenagers (ages 13-64) / Children (ages 3-12) / Senior n : Take a taxi for approx. 25 min from Yongdu Intercity spa facility known for its multicultural wa- DIRECTIONS - Sauna citizens (ages 65 & older) Bus Terminal ter therapy theme, combining the benefits • Weekdays: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. * Preschoolers (ages 2 & under): Free admission * Shuttle bus reservations can be made through the Vivaldi Park of European,S Southeastplas R Asian, Japanese and esom • Weekends & public holidays: 6 a.m. -10 p.m. * Must provide ID with age verification for senior citizens and website American spa treatments. Bade Pool, one of n ADMISSION: preschoolers n 10 a.m. – 8.p.m. the most famous spa facilities in Splas Re- OPERATING HOURS (INDOOR ZONE): - All-day pass: Adults & Teenagers 48,000 won / Children 33,000 won n INQUIRIES: +82-31-320-5000 (Korean, English, Japanese, * Hours subject to change depending on period of the year. som, offers a European water treatment with - Afternoon pass: Adults & Teenagers 24,000 won / Children 16,500 won Chinese) n ADMISSION: water pressure massage in 29 settings for dif- * Fees subject to change during peak season * Availability of foreign language assistance will vary by staff work - All-day pass: Adults & Teenagers 50,000 won / Children 40,000 ferent parts of the body. The spa complex has * Use of sauna only: Adults & Teenagers 10,000 won / Children 6,000 won schedule. won a super-sized waterslide, wave pool, lazy riv- * Afternoon pass begins from 2 p.m. on weekdays and 4 p.m. on n WEBSITE: www.everland.com (Korean, English, Japanese, * Fees may vary by period and operating hours. er, walking path, and much more. There are weekends Chinese) * Jjimjilbang only: Adults & Teenagers 22,000 won / Children over 20 different indoor and outdoor pools * Adults & Teenagers (ages 13 & older) / Children (ages 3-12) 17,000 won including a green tea pool, sulfur pool, and * Preschoolers (ages 2 & under): Free admission * Afternoon pass begins from 2 p.m. on weekdays and from 4 p.m. herbal pool. * Must provide ID with age verification for preschoolers on weekends n WEBSITE: resom.co.kr (Korean only) * Adults & Teenagers (ages 13 & older) / Children (ages 3-12) * Preschoolers (ages 2 & under): Free admission * Must provide ID with age verification for preschoolers n WEBSITE: www.daemyungresort.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Phoenix Blue Canyon Paradise Spa Dogo is located in Asan, a Chinese) region that has long been famous for its hot springs. The spa’s alkaline water that is ex- tracted from 300 meters deep underground containsP sulfurara dandis ise known Spa to D beo highly ef- fective for brightening skin, smoothinggo wrin- kles, and preventing hair loss. A gigantic bade pool equipped with mas- sage jets is another highlight feature here, Phoenix Blue Canyon is an ideal locationg for proven to offer countless health benefits enjoyingP htheo fresh mountain air andn pristine enix Pyeongcha through its streams of bubbles emitted to spa water coming Bfromlue Gangwon-do’s Canyon mountain- bathers. Swimming in thermal spa water is ous terrain. The water park’s design is based not only great for your health, but also a fun on the deep blue of the Mediterranean Sea. activity in combination with the spa’s myriad Among the water park’s many exciting amuse- of sauna facilities and water rides. ments is the nation’s first indoor-outdoor wa- terslide. The slide starts inside, but through a n ADDRESS: 176, Dogooncheon-ro, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do series of twists and turns, ends up making its fi- n DIRECTIONS: Take a taxi for approx. 5 min from Dogooncheon nal drop into a pool outside. After enjoying the Station indoor facilities, be sure to check out the out- n OPERATING HOURS: door spa zone for a unique winter experience. - Spa • Monday-Thursday: Indoor 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. / Outdoor 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. n ADDRESS: Phoenix Park Pyeongchang, 174, Taegi-ro, Bongpyeong- myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do • Friday-Sunday & public holidays: Indoor 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. / Outdoor n 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. DIRECTIONS: - Take a taxi for approx. 15 min from Jangpyeong Intercity Bus Terminal Seorak Waterpia is located within Hanwha Asan Spavis is a health-based water - Hot Spring Bath: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. -8 p.m. - Shuttle bus reservations can be made through the Phoenix Park Resort Seorak, putting it in close proximity to park that offers water therapy and a spa Fridays 8 a.m. -10 p.m. website the East Sea and ,one bath that contains all-natural organic in- Weekends & public holidays 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. of Korea’s most popular travel destinations. gredients such as sodium bicarbonate, * Bus fare: One-way Adult 14,000 won / Teenagers & Children 12,000 Se n ADMISSION won. Round-trip Adults 28,000 won / Teenagers & Children Seorak Waterpiaor aisk a Wyear-roundaterp ispaa theme beneficial inA reducingsan S pcelluliteavis and help- - Spa 24,000 won park that features spa facilities supplied with ful in regenerating important body cells. • Weekdays: Adults & Teenagers 37,000 won / Children 31,000 won * Adults (ages 13 and older) / Teenagers & Children (ages 12 and 100% all-natural hot spring water, and exciting It also has an outdoor water park that has • Weekends & public holidays: Adults & Teenagers 42,000 won / under) water rides. Thanks to its natural water quality, exciting slides and other fun activities. Children 36,000 won * Bus fares subject to change during peak season this spa was designated as a health spa. Another n * 18,000 won for all ages after 5 p.m. on Friday-Sunday & public n OPERATING HOURS: major draw of Seorak Waterpia is that all of its ADDRESS: 67, Asanoncheon-ro 157beon-gil, Asan-si, holidays - Weekdays 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. water park attractions are supplied with thermal Chungcheongnam-do n - Hot Spring Bath - Saturdays 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. spa water. It also has various entertaining attrac- DIRECTIONS: Take a taxi for approx. 15 min from - Sundays & public holidays 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Onyangoncheon Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 1 • Weekdays: Adults & Teenagers 11,000 won / Children 9,000 won tions such as an indoor wave pool and outdoor n * Hours subject to change depending on period of the year. spa facilities. OPERATING HOURS • Weekends & public holidays: Adults & Teenagers 13,000 won / n ADMISSION: - Indoor Bade Pool: Weekdays 10a.m. – 6 p.m. / Weekends 9 Children 10,000 won n Hanhwa Resort Seorak, 88, Misiryeong-ro 2983beon-gil, • Weekdays ADDRESS: a.m. – 6 p.m. * Above operating hours & admission fees apply to October 14 - Sokcho-si, Gangwon-do - All-day pass: Adults & Teenagers 40,000 won / Children 34,000 won - Outdoor Hot Spring: Weekdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Weekends 9 n December 13, 2019. Operating hours & fees subject to change - Afternoon pass: Adults & Teenagers 34,000 won / Children 29,000 DIRECTIONS: a.m. – 6 p.m. - Take a taxi for approx. 15 min from Sokcho Intercity Bus Terminal during summer peak season (July-August). won - Sauna: Weekdays 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. / Weekends 8 a.m. -7 p.m. - Take a taxi for approx. 20 min from Sokcho Express Bus Terminal * Adults & Teenagers (ages 13 and older) / Children (ages 3-12) - Night pass: Adults & Teenagers 28,000 won / Children 24,000 won * Hours may differ for other facilities. n Operating hours: 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. / Open all year round (May vary * Preschoolers (ages 2 & under): Free admission • Weekends & public holidays * Hours subject to change depending on period of the year. by season) * Must provide ID with age verification for preschoolers - All-day pass: Adults & Teenagers 45,000 won / Children 38,000 won * Closed Wednesdays from October 16 – December 20, 2019 n n n - Afternoon pass: Adults & Teenagers 39,000 won / Children 33,000 ADMISSION: Admission (Water park + hot spring): Adults & Teenagers WEBSITE: www.paradisespa.co.kr (Korean, English, Chinese) - All-day pass: Adults & Teenagers 33,000 won / Children 25,500 won won 37,000 won / Children 28,000 won - Afternoon pass: Adults & Teenagers 27,500 won / Children 21,500 won - Night pass: Adults & Teenagers 33,000 won / Children 28,000 won * Use of sauna only: Adults & Teenagers 10,000 won / Children - Evening pass: Adults & Teenagers 16,500 won / Children 12,500 won * Afternoon pass begins from 14:00 / Night pass begins from 17:00 8,000 won * Above admission price applies to October 28 - December 13, 2019 * Fees subject to change depending on day of the week and period * Fees subject to change depending on time and period of the * Use of sauna only: Adults & Teenagers 12,000 won / Children 10,000 of the year. year. won (Sauna hours: 6 a.m. -10 p.m.) * Adults & Teenagers (ages 13 &older) / Children (ages 3-12) * Adults & Teenagers (ages 13 & older) / Children (ages 3-12) * Afternoon pass begins from 4 p.m. / Night pass begins from 7 p.m. COPYRIGHTS ©KOREA TOURISM * Preschoolers (ages 2 & under): Free admission * Preschoolers (ages 2 & under): Free admission * Adults & Teenagers (ages 13 & older) / Children (ages 4-12) ORGANIZATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED * Must provide ID with age verification for preschoolers * Must provide ID with age verification for preschoolers n * Preschoolers (ages 3 and under): Free admission n www.visitkorea.or.kr WEBSITE: phoenixhnr.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) WEBSITE: www.spavis.co.kr (Korean only) * Must provide ID with age verification for infants JANUARY 9 − JANUARY 22, 2020 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES KOREA 15

Don’t park by fire hydrants

BY CHIHON KIM, doubled from 40,000 won STRIPES KOREA (about $34.42) to 80,000 won. he hunt for a parking The fire hydrants and space in Korea’s busy the no-parking/stopping T urban areas can drive zones are clearly painted anybody crazy. In fact, some in red, so be smart and Photo courtesy of Ministry of Security and Public Administration are so crazy that they park in keep your car away from alleys, on sidewalks and oth- these areas. er no-parking zones. Note: If you do park But you need to be aware in one of these zones and that the traffic laws and fines your car is damaged by the for illegal parking has tight- fire department during an ened up recently. The Minis- emergency, you will not be try of Public Administration compensated. and Security re-designated the area within 5 meters of Where not to park fire-fighting facilities like n Photo courtesy of bobaedream Crosswalks. fire hydrants from just a n Sidewalks “no-parking zone” to “no- n By curbs painted yellow parking/stopping zone.” Also, the yellow or where “No Parking” signs are posted. manholes on the streets are fire hydrants, so n Within 5 meters of a fire hydrant. you can’t stop or park your car in this zone n Within 5 meters of an intersection. at any time. n Within 10 meters of a bus stop or bus stop Photos by Chihon Kim, Stripes Korea As a result of this revised law, the penal- sign. ty for illegal parking at this zone has been [email protected] 16 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION JANUARY 9 − JANUARY 22, 2020

Jiufen

Jiufen trip a time to remember

STORY AND PHOTOS BY SARAH HODGE, A colony of Japan from 1895 to 1945, Taiwan’s Japanese for tourism and hospitality, making it STRIPES KOREA infrastructure was largely built by the Japanese, an attractive destination for Japanese tourists as and you’ll find a plethora of preserved colonial well). aiwan is a stunning island paradise not to buildings scattered around Taiwan, including Tai- If you are short on time, Taipei makes a fantas- be missed during your Pacific assignment. chung Railway Station from 1917, the fascinating tic home base for exploring some of the island’s Taoyuan International Airport is a little T hot springs museum at Beitou, Hinoki Village in most diverse attractions, from powerful water- over 2.5 hours from Seoul, 3 hours from Tokyo , and Pine Garden in Hualien (a former ad- falls to old-time railway towns like Pingxi (fa- and 4 hours from Guam, making it an attrac- ministrative office of the Imperial Japanese mous for its lantern festival in conjunction with tive weekend destination. Taiwan High Navy). Chinese New Year) and mining towns like Jiufen, Speed Rail (THSR), based on the 700-se- Taiwan’s official languages include Manda- whose otherworldly lantern-lit ambiance inspired ries Japanese shinkansen, runs along the rin Chinese (Taiwan writes with traditional Chi- a great deal of the aesthetics in director Hayao west coast of Taiwan and connects nese, which looks similar to Japanese ) and Miyazaki’s award-winning “Spirited Away.” the capital Taipei to the southern Taiwanese , although you will also Other nearby attractions include Wulai, city of Kaohsiung (217 miles) in as find a large number of English speakers with its hot springs, waterfalls and indig- little as 1.5 hours. (and many young Taiwanese are learning enous Atayal crafts and restaurants, and

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ANNUAL EVENTS Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Festival Taiwan’s most unique (and dangerous!) festival that co- incides with Chinese New Year features thousands of high- powered bottle rockets fired directly at participants…who should come prepared with safety gear including motor- cycle helmets, flame-retardant clothing, gloves, and hearing protection. Go at your own risk!! Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival Held in the small mining village of Shifen in February, thousands of paper lanterns float up into the night sky emblazoned with dreams and wishes for the new year. (IACE offers affordable package tours.)

Kaohsiung dragon boat races Kaohsiung’s Love River is host to the Kaohsiung Dragon Boat Festival and International Dragon Boat Races every June. Sun Moon Lake

the impressive waterfall at Shifen. Many is well worth visiting for the scenic river cruise of these cities are quite small, so you may through a tunnel of mangroves (Sicao Green Tun- be better off renting a car (Taiwan drives nel). on the right) and exploring these as day trips. Be Alishan in Chiayi County is one of Taiwan’s top sure to bring motion sickness medicine as driving attractions: you can ride the narrow-gauge Alis- between them involves numerous hairpin curves han Forest Railway (originally built by the Japa- and switchbacks. nese for logging in 1912), see the sun rise over a Central Taiwan offers the breathtaking vistas sea of clouds (this involves a super-early wake- of Sun Moon Lake and expansive tea plantations, up call), hike through sacred forests, and visit tea while nearby Formosan Aboriginal Culture Vil- plantations (due to the high altitude, some of Tai- lage demonstrates traditional houses, costumes, wan’s most prized teas are grown here). dances and crafts from some of Taiwan’s 16 rec- For the adventurous, remote Lanyu/Orchid Is- ognized indigenous tribes, including the Amis, land (40 miles off the southeast corner of Taiwan Bunun, Paiwan, Tao and Tsou. Qingjing Farm near Kenting) can be reached by plane or boat. A (nicknamed “Foggy Eden”) looks more like an scuba diving paradise, Orchid Island is home to idyllic Swiss setting and features livestock dem- the Tao tribe and their incredible carved wooden onstrations and shows. canoes and unique semi-underground homes (the Eastern Taiwan offers some of the island’s most Tao community values their privacy; please be re- stunning scenery, including Taroko National Park. spectful about photographing them). Green Island The park’s steep canyons, gorges, and waterfalls (20.5 miles east of Taitung) offers some of Tai- are a hiker’s paradise. One of the best ways to dis- wan’s best reef snorkeling, Lyudao Lighthouse, cover it is to rent a car and drive down the East- and breathtaking coastal scenery. ern coast. Notable points of interest include Qin- gshui Cliffs, Taroko Gorge, Qixingtan, and Mugua Terrific temples River Gorge. Taiwan’s Taoist and Mazu temples are riots Southern Taiwan offers travelers sunny, un- of color and imagery. Standouts include Taipei’s spoiled beaches, island paradises, dragon boat Longshan Temple, Dajia Mazu temple, Lake of races, and the massive Buddhist monastery Fo Temples in Kaohsiung and the impressive Chan Guang Shan. Tainan, Taiwan’s capital from 1683 Buddhist monasteries at Fo Guang Shan near to 1885, is home to Anping Old Fort (1634) and Kaohsiung and Chung Tai Chan, Puli. Chihkan Tower, built in 1653 during the Dutch colonization of Taiwan. Taijiang National Park SEE TAIWAN ON PAGE 18 Taroko Gorge

Hinoki Village

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Night Market TAIWAN: Plenty of delicious food

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 (buffet-style is common). Look for the back to the 18th century, the Gongfu tea kanji 素食 on signs or menus. ceremony likely originated in Fujian and Come for the food Chaoshan in China’s Guangdong province. Don’t miss night markets You can experience Taiwan’s famed tea is finally stepping Found in most large cities, boisterous plantations and a series of atmospheric into the international spotlight – high- night markets are a fun way to sample Tai- teahouses perched high over the hills sur- lights include , wanese street cuisine like aiyu jelly, oyster rounding Taipei in Maokong; a short cable (“Taiwanese hamburger”), Taiwanese omelettes, , scallion pancakes, car ride up the mountain will transport you sausage, hotpot, three cup chicken, xiao barbeque skewers, and steamed buns. to a different world. Try a tea flight sampler long bao (soup dumplings), peanut Taiwan is also home to some great paired with traditional cui- and pineapple cakes. Another Taiwanese hands-on cooking schools and food tours; sine (for best ambiance, visit shortly before favorite is shaved ice, which comes in a va- I took multiple classes and market tours sunset and continue sipping as the lights of riety of flavors topped with a mountain of with Jodie’s Kitchen (http://kitchen.j321. Taipei illuminate the valley below). Bubble fresh tropical fruit, sweetened condensed com/) and Ivy’s Kitchen (http://kitchenivy. tea was invented in Taichung in the 1980s milk, optional ice cream, and/or tapioca com/) and highly recommend both. at Chun Sui Tang (there are also branches pearls. Because a sizeable percentage of You may be familiar with Japan’s high- in Japan) and has taken the world by storm. Taiwanese are Buddhists, vegetarian ly refined tea ceremony, but did you know Another refreshing choice is watermelon restaurants abound and can be found that Taiwan has an equally refined tea cul- juice, the perfect antidote to Taiwan’s op- nearly everywhere ture? Dating pressively hot, humid summers.

Food is served family-style Fengjia night Market at Taiwanese restaurants JANUARY 9 − JANUARY 22, 2020 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES KOREA 19 Tips from travel experts Maximizing value while on vacation

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But when S he says. ence from hotel stays. “I wasn’t thrift travels. discovered that budget travel he found bargain basement Kepnes makes it a habit to really making friends at the el- On a trip to Vietnam, she re- can also be a means to more ad- deals to each – $130 to Milan and cook his own food or picnic rather evator in the Hilton,” she says. alized the profound impression ventures, and a map to exciting $169 to Taiwan, round trip from than dining out all the time. That Fellow travelers and staff can volunteering can make when she locations. Say someone sets a the United States – Keyes, who comes with a bonus: Grocery also be great resources on where helped build a playground for flight budget for $1,000 a year. is founder and CEO of the travel stores offer a fascinating glimpse to go and what to do in the city at an orphanage outside of Hanoi. They can spend that $1,000 on deal site Scott’s Cheap Flights, into a new place, whether it’s hand, or in surrounding ones. There, she was able to meet chil- one flight to Europe. Or they can couldn’t resist booking them. To discovering hagelslag (sprinkles Beth Whitman, founder of dren and locals and learn about be flexible, search for great deals his surprise, the savings made often eaten on buttered bread) in the travel site Wanderlust and their struggles as well as the joys and, says Keyes, easily find three the trips that much sweeter. the Netherlands or losing your- in their lives. “I know sometimes Lipstick and author of the book flights overseas for that amount, “I felt completely light and self in any country’s potato chip people don’t travel to budget des- “Wanderlust and Lipstick: The often to places that are a little airy, like I was playing with aisle (so many unfamiliar fla- tinations because they don’t want more off the beaten path. “When house money,” he says. “I ended Essential Guide for Women vors). In Sweden, he to look at the poverty, but there’s you know you’re tak- up having more fun, because Traveling Solo,” also finds that remembers com- also great beauty in that, too, and ing three trips a I didn’t have all this pressure connecting with other people is ing upon a popular part of that beauty is people are year, you can be hanging over my head. I was the most fulfilling aspect of trav- fish spread in a really quite happy around the a little riskier,” able to loosen up a little bit, el. In part, that’s why she started metal tube, called world,” she says. says Keyes. “You because I knew I’d saved $600, her own company, WanderTours, Kalles Kaviar. He Through her globe-trotting, can choose places $700, $800 off what the flight which leads small, adventurous says the flavor and Whitman has also learned the that might be a little would normally be, so what’s an- guided tours to places like Papua texture reminded him of Cheez art of haggling, and says she’s bit more interesting. If other glass of wine or a plate of Whiz mixed with caviar. become a “master bargainer” you’re taking one trip a truffle linguine or something?” “It’s actually quite tasty,” he at markets in India and South- year, the stakes are pretty high For Keyes and many others, says. – as well and you kind of have to go to when it comes to travel, It’s a given that staying as at the garage sale the tourist favorites.” the search for sav- in a hostel can save down the block from While many people ings isn’t just about money. But Mazu- her home in Seattle. will first choose money. To some, rek says there’s While some travel- their desti- budget travel can also a sense of ers are intimidated nation and present a challenge community by the process, she then make or a game; it can that comes relishes the back- plans accord- be a framework to with the ter- and-forth when ingly, Keyes says help with planning, ritory. She’s purchasing a rug a gateway to meeting he’s learned to flip like-minded adventurers the formula, mak- ing price the priority or an adrenaline rush from the File photo pursuit of the deal. and then putting the As a freelance photographer rest into place. “I try and writer specializing in travel, not to set my heart on some- Anna Mazurek spends most of where and then hope a cheap the year on the road, living for flight will pop up. It’s more a weeks or months at a time in matter of when they do pop up, different cities and countries. that’s when I’ll end up going,” When we talk via Skype, her he says. home base is a $300-a-month While cutting costs can be studio apartment in Chiang Mai, gratifying, Mazurek points out Thailand. “I’m in Asia, so I don’t there is one area where she like to spend more than $15 a never cuts corners: when it night,” says Mazurek, who wrote comes to her security. “I will the book “Good with Money: A not be cheap when it comes to Guide to Prioritizing Spending, safety,” she says. “If spending Maximizing Savings and Travel- more money means I’m be- ing More.” ing more safe or gets me out Staying in an apartment in a of a situation where I think I neighborhood comes with ben- wouldn’t be safe, I would spend efits beyond the budget: She’s the money any time.” able to live more like a local, That’s because budget travel which allows for a deeper appre- doesn’t have to mean making ciation and understanding of the sacrifices. In speaking with all area than she’d get if she were in the travel pros for this article, a luxury hotel in a tourist zone. Travel writer and photographer Anna Mazurek in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Mazurek spends most of the year on the road, that theme came up time and “It’s an added bonus, be- living for weeks or months at a time in different cities and countries. Photo by Anna Mazurek again. Cheap flights can be cause it’s more authentic in a lot direct and convenient. Inex- of ways. You take public tran- pensive street food can be de- sit, you’re having street food, licious. Less familiar cities can you’re having conversations be great adventures. Safety is with people, you’re seeing how important at any cost. people really live,” she says. “I Mazurek brings up the “cheap like being in a place for longer, vs. frugal” debate and says that, whether it be a week or a couple for her, budget travel is about be- of months.” ing frugal. “Being cheap means Matt Kepnes, a travel writer you’re making a decision based who founded the website No- on price for everything. But madic Matt and wrote the book frugality is making a conscious “How to Travel the World on $50 choice to spend money on things a Day,” says that when he trav- you love while cutting your els, he walks around different File photo spending on things you value neighborhoods and takes public less,” she says. “And that’s re- transportation, just like he ally my whole philosophy.” 20 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION JANUARY 9 − JANUARY 22, 2020

Hwacheon Sancheoneo with ten million lights in a large area Ice Festival around E-World and 83 Tower. Hot- HAPPENINGS air balloons, roses, and mask light decorations and other events are available at this carnival-like festival. The events start at night and large OFF BASE characteristic trees are decorated along the 200-meter long Light Road, as well as a Umbrella Road, Carnival Road, and photo zone by 1,000 lights. Also, 10,000 LED roses cover the proposal stairs, creating a romantic DATE: Until Jan. 26 and special ambience. This festival is LOCATION: Areas arond Hwacheon beloved by young couples as part of a county F night dating course. INTRODUCTION: S V L TRANSPORTATION: Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival creatingE an Alps Castle where fairy and coworkersA will rememberS the Subway takes place at Hwacheon county in tale characters are living together.T Idelicious food and joyful time they Duryu Station (Daegu Subway Line 2), Gangwon-do with plenty of snow and The ice fountain and sculptures spent together. Exit 15. ice, perfect for a winter getaway. Since create a splendid ambience during To attend the festival, visitors can Turn left and walk straight for approx. 2003, the festival has been visited by the nighttime opening. This festival make a reservation on the festival’s 330 m. more than a million people, making serves to create valuable memories official website. Cross the street to E-World. this festival more joyful. Various for children and a romantic winter TRANSPORTATION: HOMEPAGE: www.eworld.kr (Korean festival programs include ice-fishing, dating spot for couples alike. Located From , take only) ice sledding, bobsled, and more are 5 minutes away, a suspension bridge a train to Yongmun Station. From available to participate in. over Cheonchangho Lake is famous as Yongmun Station, take a taxi for a filming location of the popular variety approx. 8 min [Reference for facility safe use] program “Two Days and One Night.” HOMEPAGE: soomyland.com - Safety devices prepared TRANSPORTATION: - Medical Center in operation Express/Intercity Bus - 119 Safety Center is located nearby. From Terminal, take an Cheongpyeong TRANSPORTATION: express bus bound for Jeongsan Bus Snowflake Festival Bus Terminal. From , take Bus an intercity bus to Hwacheon. From Jeongsan Bus Terminal, transfer Hwacheon Stream and the festival to a local bus bound for Cheongyang- grounds are about 10-min walk from Jeongsan and get off at Cheonjang-ri the bus terminal. Bus Stop. HOMEPAGE: www.narafestival.com Walk along the road in the same (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) direction of the bus toward Lighting Festival at The Garden Cheonjangho Lake for 830m. of Morning Calm HOMEPAGE: www.alpsvill.com (Korean Baegungyegok Valley only) Dongjangkun Festival DATE: Until Feb. 23 Yangpyeong Icefish Festival LOCATION: Cheongpyeong Recreation Area for Cheongpyeong Snowflake Festival INTRODUCTION: Cheongpyeong Snowflake Festival located in Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do includes fun activities such as catching trout with bare hands, ice fishing, DATE: Until Mar. 22 riding on tradition sleds and many LOCATION: Main gardens other hands-on activities. Visitors INTRODUCTION: DATE: Until Jan. 27 who had paid admission to the fishing Held at the Garden of Morning Calm, LOCATION: Areas of Doridol Village reservoir are also invited to watch the the Lighting Festival is the biggest INTRODUCTION: DATE: Until Feb. 16 free circus performance offered. festival of lights in Korea, covering 100 Baegungyegok Valley Dongjanggun LOCATION: Soomy Village TRANSPORTATION: thousand pyeong illuminated by 30,000 Festival in Pocheon offers various INTRODUCTION: Subway lights. The gleaming lights add a festive hands-on programs for families. It is Yangpyeong Icefish Festival takes place Cheongpyeong Station (Gyeongui- glow to the garden during the winter located along the highway between in Baekdong fishing site and Soomy Jungang Line), Exit 1. season. The main gardens are Hakyung Sejong and Pocheon, making this Village from late-December to early- The festival venue is about 5-min Garden, Hometown House Garden, festival easily accessible. In addition, February. Residents are preparing walking distance away from the station. Bonsai Garden, Moonlight Garden, Sky Pocheon is famous for I-dong galbi and for the festival to welcome all visitors Bus Path and Garden of Eden, with colorful I-dong makgeolli, as well as Il-dong including families, couples, groups and From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, lights adorning the trees. In the event Oncheon District, Sanjeong Lake, and others. During the festival, visitors take an intercity bus bound for of inclement weather, lights may be Pocheon Art Valley. can eat warm fish cakes and roasted Cheongpyeong. turned off for safety. TRANSPORTATION: chestnuts. Aside from ice fishing, other The festival venue is about 7-min TRANSPORTATION: Bus traditional winter games and activities walking distance from Cheongpyeong Bus From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take such as kite-flying, top spinning, Bus Terminal. From Sangbong Bus Terminal or Dong an express bus bound for Baegun-dong. sledding and jjinbbang-making HOMEPAGE: www.cpfestival.net (Korean Seoul Bus Terminal take a bus bound Cross the street to E-World. (steamed bun with red bean filling) will only) for Cheongpyeong Bus Terminal. HOMEPAGE: www.dongjangkun.co.kr be available. OR, (Korean only) During lunch, tteokguk (sliced rice Take bus No. 1330 at Cheongnyangni cake soup), bingeohoe muchim Iksan Transfer Center (in front of Lotte (seasoned raw smelt salad) and bingeo E-World Starlight Festival Department Store). Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival twigim (deep-fried smelt) are available Get off at the Cheongpyeong Bus at the Women’s Society of Soomy Land. Terminal. One special trait of this festival is the From Cheonpyeong Terminal, take a offer of an all-inclusive experience bus bound for The Garden of Morning package. After making a reservation, Calm. families can enjoy a full day of fun Subway experiences from the moment they Cheongpyeong Station (Gyeonchun arrive until the time they head home Line), Exit 1. with no additional fees to worry about. Go left until you reach the 3-way Yangpyeong Icefish Festival can be intersection and turn right. DATE: Until Feb. 16 enjoyed by visitors of all ages: Children Continue straight toward the LOCATION: Area of Alps Village Festival will look up to their fathers’ as strong DATE: Until Mar. 1 Cheongpyeong Catholic Church. Ground men, pulling their sleds around the LOCATION: Areas of E-World and 83 Pass by Cheongpyeong Elementary INTRODUCTION: snow-covered ice; couples will look Tower School, turn left, and you will see the Chilgapsan Ice Fountain Festival back on the festival as a warm winter INTRODUCTION: Cheonpyeong Bus Terminal. features a large-scale ice fountain memory, walking hand in hand; friends E-World Starlight Festival is held From the terminal, take a bus bound for JANUARY 9 − JANUARY 22, 2020 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES KOREA 21

The Garden of Morning Calm. Since its start in France in 1994, Salon Nonsan Strawberry Festival Yeongju Korea Seonbi Culture Alternatively, take the Gapyeong City du Chocolat has taken place in 20 cities Festival Tour Bus. in 11 countries. Taking place at COEX, HOMEPAGE: www.morningcalm.co.kr this chocolate expo is a must-attend (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) event for chocolatiers, patissiers, ice cream makers, growers, chocolate- producing countries, manufacturers Herb Island Light Festival of raw cocoa, and producers of other chocolate-related products. TRANSPORTATION: Subway Samseong Station (Seoul Subway Line DATE: Feb. 19 - Feb. 23 2), Exit 5 or 6. LOCATION: Nonsancheon Stream and HOMEPAGE: www.salonduchocolat.kr Strawberry Field (Korean, English) INTRODUCTION: DATE: May. 1 - May. 4 Nonsan Strawberry Festival is held LOCATION: Seonbichon Village & Areas of in Nonsan, the largest strawberry Seocheon Stream Taebaeksan Mountain production region in Korea. Its rich soil INTRODUCTION: DATE: Until Apr. 30 Snow Festival and clean water and air give the region The Yeongju Seonbi Culture Festival LOCATION: Pocheon Herb Island a perfect environment for growing takes place from early to mid May INTRODUCTION: excellent quality strawberries. It has every year at the Seonbichon Village Herb Island Lighting Fesitval features been making its mark as a strawberry and Korean Seonbi Culture Training a romantic ambience created by producer for 90 years, including 50 Center in -myeon, Yeongju- splendid lighting displays. It is of which had full-scale production si. Yeongju Seonbi Culture Festival comprised of a pink wish tunnel, and shipment. The festival here promotes Korea’s moral culture through sparkling buildings, Santa Village, helps elevate the regional economy idealogy of Seonbi. You will be able to photo zone and other twinkling places and also functions to establish better restore your personal character with the for visitors to enjoy. communication among cities. Also, knowledge of Seonbi’s basic values. TRANSPORTATION: DATE: Jan. 10 - Jan. 19 the festival is thought of as one of TRANSPORTATION: Bus LOCATION: Taebaeksan National Park, the most well-known festivals in Intercity/Express Bus Take an express bus to Pocheon Hwangji Pond Chungcheongnam-do, attracting a lot From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an Intercity Bus Terminal. INTRODUCTION: of domestic and overseas visitors. The intercity bus bound for Yeongju. Take Bus No. 57 bound for Sinbuk Taebaeksan Mountain Snow Festival festival takes place in the vicinity of From Gangnam Express Bus Terminal, Oncheon (Sinbuk Hot spring) at the presents large-scale snow sculptures Nonsancheon Stream and strawberry take an express bus bound for Yeonju. local bus stop outside the bus terminal. in the national park, Jungang-ro, fields, and features various experiential Bus Get off at Samjeong-ri and go straight Hwangji Pond and other downtown programs like strawberry picking, From Yeongju Bus Terminal, take Bus on Samcheongol-gil Street to arrive at areas. Also, various programs like strawberry cake baking, strawberry jam 53 bound for Sosuseowon Confucian Herb Island. Taebaeksan Mountain Snowflake making, and other strawberry products Academy. OR Hiking Competition, Igloo Café, events. HOMEPAGE: seonbi.yctf.or.kr (Korean Soyosan Station (Seoul Subway Line 1). ice fountain, snow sliding, starlight TRANSPORTATION: only) Take Bus 57, and get off at Samjeong- festival, and more are planned for a fun Express/Intercity Bus ri. and fantastic festival. From Seoul Central City Terminal Go straight on Samcheongol-gil Street TRANSPORTATION: (Honam Line), take a bus to Nonsan. to arrive at Herb Island. Bus Bus HOMEPAGE: www.herbisland.co.kr From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take From Nonsan Bus Terminal, cross the road. (Korean, English, Chinese) an intercity bus to . Take Bus 515, 516, 601, 602, 701 or 712 From Taebaek Bus Terminal, take a to Daegyodong Bus Stop. bus bound for Danggol and get off at From the bus stop, go straight for 100m Seoul Salon Du Chocolat Taebaeksan Provincial Park. to arrive at the Nonsan Stream and * Hwangji Pond is a 10-min walk from Strawberry Field. the Taebaek Bus Terminal. HOMEPAGE: www.nonsan.go.kr (Korean only) HOMEPAGE: tour.taebaek.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

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Ben Beatbox to World 2020 Gwangju, Jan. 18, 7 p.m., Main Theater, Gwangju Culture & Seoul, Feb. 22, 5 p.m., Feb. 23, 9 p.m., Muv Hall, Art Center, 77,000-99,000-110,000 won. Concerts 30,000 won (2-day Ticket). a Queen + Adam Lambert anu ry J Seoul, Jan. 18, 7 p.m., Jan. 19, 6 p.m., Gocheok Sky Dome, arch Huckleberry P 110,000-121,000-154,000-176,000-187,000 won. M Baek Stage Seoul, Jan. 11, 6 p.m., Olympic Park Olympic Seoul, Mar. 21, 3 & 7 p.m., Olympic Park Olympic 1 Hall, 80,000 won. Kim Jae Joong Seoul, Jan. 18, 6 p.m., Jan. 19, 5 p.m., Kyung-Hee University 3 Hall, 88,000-99,000-121,000-143,000 won. K-Will Grand Peace Palace, 110,000-121,000-132,000 won. Gwangju, Jan. 11 & 12, 6 p.m., Kim Dae Jung Convention Center; Daegu, Jan. 18 & 19, 6 p.m., EXCO Convention Hall; Golden Child Green Day , Feb. 1 & 2, 6 p.m., Seongnam Arts Center, Opera Seoul, Jan. 18, 6 p.m., Jan. 19, 5 p.m. Blue Square IMarket Seoul, Mar. 22, 6 p.m., Jamsil Arena, 88,000-99,000-110,000 won. House; , Feb. 8 & 9, 6 p.m., Kyunghee University Hall, 110,000 won. International Campus Seonseung Hall, 88,000-99,000-121,000- April bruary 132,000 won. Fe Hyukoh Khalid Seoul, Feb. 8, 6 p.m., Feb. 9, 5 p.m., Blue Square Seoul, Apr. 9, 8 p.m., Olympic Park Olympic Hall, Bon Iver IMarket Hall, 99,000 won. Seoul, Jan. 12, 7 p.m., YES24 LIVE HALL, 111,000 won. 2 4 110,000 won.

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The stories and highlights of Bo Jackson are hard to top. Baseball, football, track – he did it all. And did it all at a high level. The once-in-a-generation athlete seemed super-human at times. Unfortu- nately, though, Bo was human, and injuries cut his NFL career short. He played in only 38 games to be exact. He played 45 at what university?

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