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VOLUME INSIDE INFO 10 NO. SUBMIT STORIES3 TO: [email protected] KOREA.STRIPES.COM JUNE FACEBOOK.COM/STRIPESPACIFIC10 – JUNE 23, 2021FREE MUCH ADO ABOUT BUAM-DONG PAGE Boryeong 4-5 A day trip full of adventure PAGES 8-11 BUSAN AQUARIUM A REAL SPLASH PAGE 7 APP OFFERS MORE TAKE-OUT OPTIONS PAGE 14 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FACEBOOK.COM/STRIPESPACIFIC hishih year has not been the best for those of us who T to love to hgo on adventures and travel. As we finally b you fed startyour towanderlust. get a taste ofDid normalcy, youh getb to we explore want to your know local how f h city or curb some of that cabin fever with a family dayf trip closeby? Or, in an attempt to escape while staying socially h It doesn’t have to be an exotic island with distant, did you discover an affinity for hiking? pristine beaches. Tell us about the dream va- We know our readers love to travel and explore new plac- cation you had. 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CRAWFORD, several other locations around people.” Kentaro Shimura 51ST FORCE SUPPORT SQUADRON Production Manager base, 56 students gained real- Civil Engineering Intern and world job performance skills Senior Kaden McGinnis said Ca- Rie Miyoshi Intern Kanyakorn Yothachoi Engagement Manager san Post Office opened with real supervisors. Many stu- reer Practicum allows him “to do Denisse Rauda its doors even wider to dents like those at the Post Office work that interests me outside of Publishing and Media Design Editor O the base community as have been exposed to potential school” and he plans to major in Publishing and Media Design Writers it partnered with Osan Middle ChiHon Kim college and career fields,” said Civil Engineering in college. Shoji Kudaka High School’s Career Practicum Heffele, adding that 51st Medi- Vet Clinic and Postal Intern Takahiro Takiguchi course. 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Intern Elitza Hallam JUNE 10 − JUNE 23, 2021 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES KOREA 3 4 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION JUNE 10 − JUNE 23, 2021 KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION uam-dong is famous for its charming mix of modern culture and tradi- tional buildings. There are many famous restaurants and unique shops B hidden along the twisting roads. Seoul Museum SCOFF Club Espresso Seoul Museum & SCOFF Club Espressospresso SCOFF sells crumbly sconess Club Espressoo hahhasas bebeeneen a kkeyeyy Seokpajeong and rich brownies, perfect forr attraction in tthehe BuBBuam-dongama -donng Seokpajeong was once the royal villa of Heungseon curing a sweet tooth. Despite being a rather small neighborhood sincence oopeningpenning iinn ththee Daewongun, father of Emperor Gojong. It is now lo- shop, this bakery has been featured on major food- 1990’s. The beautifultiful wowoodenoodo en iinte-nte- cated within the grounds of Seoul Museum. The mu- themed programs in Korea, such as “Wednesday Food rior resembles a ccozyozo y caccabinbib n in seum does well to preserve traditional beauty while Talk,” making it extremely popular. the mountains. also showcasing the charms of modern art. Many ex- Each perfectly baked scone breaks In order to pre-e- hibitions are held in the space in front of Seokpajeong. into buttery soft pieces with each bite. serve the unique There are two main planned exhibitions held each You can make it even better with a dab flavor and scent year, and Seoul Museum tickets include admission of raspberry jam and clotted cream. If of each type of to Seokpajeong. you’re looking for something a bit stron- coffee, individuall You can reach Seokpajeong, surrounded by a clus- ger, try the brownie, a decadent treat with machines are usedsed foforor eaeeachchh bblend.leendd. ter of pine trees, by coming out of the third floor of the a rich, bold flavor. The pound cake with a thin layer The café also sellsls wwhwholeole cocoffeeoffeee bbeans,eae nnss, museum. Located at the foothills of Inwangsan Moun- of lemon icing is another popular choice. ground coffee, andndd ccoffeeofffef e susupplies.ppliese . tain, the villa offers views of Bugaksan Mountain, as well as a lush Japanese red pine forest. ADDRESS: 149, Changuimun-ro, Jongno-noo- ADDRESS: 132, Changuimun-ro,ananguiimunmuunn-roro, Jong-Jongngng- ADDRESS: 4-1, Changuimun-ro 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul ( gu, Seoul (끭뱮ꙹ겑 눺ꈑ霡 뗲넍ꓭꈑꈑ no-gu, Seoul (끭뱮ꙹ겑눺ꈑ霡뗲넍ꓭ뱮ꙹ겑겑겑눺ꈑ霡눺ꈑ霡霡 뗲넍뗲넍ꓭ 끭뱮ꙹ겑눺ꈑ霡뗲넍ꓭꈑ11韭 4-1) 149) ꈑ132) JUNE 10 − JUNE 23, 2021 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES KOREA 5 Jaha Sonmandoo JaJahaah Son- mammandoo was rrecognized in the 2018 Michelin Guide for Observatory of Bugak Palgakjeong Pavilion serving ex- ccellent man- ddu (dump- llings). Jaha Sonmandoo Bugak Palgakjeong TThey do not use Pavilion many seasonings, which If you follow the road up Bugaksan Mountain from gives the mandu a rather Buam-dong, you will reach Bugak Palgakjeong Pavil- plain taste, but dip it in the ion, perfect for taking in the view of Seoul. in-house traditional Korean The pavilion offers a restaurant, café, and conve- soy sauce and your taste buds nience store. The drive up is called Bugak Skyway, and will be awakened to has been a popular driving course for couples, and a a whole new world! riding course for bicycle clubs. Ending your day here Each bowl of mandu guk is a great idea, as the nightscape is not to be missed. Sai Chicken ((dumpling soup) is a pure expression Sai Chicken is a fried oof the chef’s efforts. The chewy man- ADDRESS: 267, Bugaksan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (끭뱮ꙹ겑 chicken restaurant ddu shell and mildly seasoned flavors 눺ꈑ霡Ꜷ껺ꩥꈑ267) named for its location inn aare tempting. The restaurant features a small alleyway betweenweeenn lallargea windows so diners can enjoy (‘sai’ in Korean) buildings.gs.s EEasyasy ththeirhe meal while gazing at the beauty of enough to miss when you’reou’u rer nnototot BuBBugaksanug Mountain.