Local Information Provider for Foreigners in Korea Volume 18, Lssue 6
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July 11, 2018 Local Information Provider for Foreigners in Korea Volume 18, lssue 6 Printed by Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Government, under written agreement with U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys. Places to visit in Pyeongtaek Reporter Sang Bae, Lee Pyeongtaek is located in the southwestern part of the city, which reaches to Asan Bay and Pyeongtaek Port. Di- verse range of attractions and foods also makes these places popular. • Balamsae Village & Pyeongtaek Port Balamsae Village is a place where you can feel the scent of rape flowers facing the Jinwi River. Pyeongtaek Agricultural Technology Center near this place is a great place to enjoy flowers in nature. There are sculptures installed around the tulips. In ad- dition, Historic sites and facilities such as Sambong Jeong Do-jeon Memorial Hall, Art Museum of Pyeong- taek Lake are located around here. Pyeongtaek has many places with natural environ- ment. Particularly, the places around Asan Bay where you can enjoy both ocean and nature are impressive. Asan Bay National Tourist Resort is one of the view points with a seawall of Asan Bay and the scenery of West Sea. Watching a sunset here is truly magnificent so it is a perfect place to stroll around and take some great pic- tures with a loved one. Pyeongtaek Lake which is 8 km away from the Pyeong- taek Port has a cruise if you want to experience it. x >> Balamsae Village: 18 Saeak-gil, Godeok-myeon, Pyeong- taek city (17924) >> Pyoengtaek Port: 75 Pyeongtaekhangman-gil, Poseung- eup, Pyeongtaek city (17962) 캠프 험프리스내 유일한 ' 주한미군 정보신문 ' Camp Humphreys My only USFK news paper. “The Korea Culture News” Page 2 July 11, 2018 Published by Pyeongtaek Cultural Newspaper for those serving in the Republic of Korea Chung, JongSoon (Sophia) Chief Executive Officer Lee, SangBae Publisher C.P: 010-5329-9122 Cho, SungNam Design Director Advertisement Inquiry Main Phone: (031) 651-7211 Fax: (031) 651-7210 Location & Mailing Address 3rd Fl, #522, Gyonggi-daero, Pyongtaek City. The Korea Culture News Distribution Area: USAG Humphreys USAG-Yongsan / USAG-Humphreys / OSAN Air Base and all other areas upon requested. Request and submit articles and photos to welcomes new Americans The Korea Culture News Send your stories and photos or request articles and information to [email protected] By Sgt. Christopher Dennis finish and take numerous forms, appli- ning the process to gain his residency. USAG Humphreys cations and interviews to complete. The “To me It means a lot, in terms of Printed by Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper, majority of those at the ceremony are coming from my country to America, it a private firm in no way connected with the USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea – currently serving in the U.S. Army, meant the opportunity to start life over U.S. Government, under written agreement with U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys. “I am an American by choice and not by which makes them eligible to apply for and achieve,” said Spencer. “My way of The Pyeongtaek Culture Newspaper is birth and have chosen to serve this naturalization under a special provision showing my appreciation is by serving responsible for all commercial advertising and great nation as a 9-year-old kid in 1975 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. in the Army.” editorial content(e.g. articles, photos and aboard the USS Hancock, because I be- For some in the ceremony, like Pfc. This commitment to the United graphics) that appears in the newspaper. The appearance of advertising in this lieve in everything this country stands Duron Spencer, who is originally from States was also reflected in the speech publication, including inserts or supplements, for,” said Maj. Gen. Viet by Luong earlier in the does not constitute endorsement of the Luong, Eight Army depu- ceremony. products or services advertised by the U.S. ty commanding general “Although we’re immi- Army or The Korea Culture Newspaper. Everything advertised in this publication shall for operations. grants, when it comes to be made available for purchase, use or In a ceremony held defending this great na- patronage without regard to race, religion, June 28, at the Family tion, we will not take a gender, national origin, age, marital status, Theater on U.S. Army back seat to anybody,” physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor Garrison Humphreys, 29 said Luong. of the purchaser, user or patron. new Americans from 14 Since 2001, the U.S. If a violation or rejection of this equal different countries, were Citizenship and Immi- opportunity policy by an advertiser is sworn-in as naturalized confirmed, the printer shall refuse to print gration Services has nat- advertising from that source until the violation United States Citizens. uralized over 10,000 ser- of the equal opportunity policy is corrected. For the ceremony, the vice members and their Oath of Allegiance was families at overseas loca- administered by Jennifer tions. NOTICE Higgins, associate direc- For Soldiers interested tor for Refugee, Asylum and Interna- Spanish Town, Jamaica, now serving as in becoming a U.S. citizen, please con- We are receiving your tional Operations from U.S. Citizenship an aircraft electrician for 602nd Avia- tact your chain of command, post legal manuscripts and Immigration Services in Washing- tion Support Battalion, 2nd Combat office, the Military Help Line at The Korea Culture News is a biweekly ton D.C. Aviation Brigade it took a year to get to 877-CIS-4MIL (877-247-4645) or e-mail information newspaper for those serving in the Republic of Korea. This newspaper will be This ceremony marks the end of a a point where he could even enter to [email protected]. x produced with those who support us. Feel free process that could take up to a year to serve in the U.S. Army, before begin- to send us your photos and stories or request any information and articles you are interested in. ▶Contents must include any of the following : Korea-US interaction activity, Volunteer activity, Tourist attraction, Event, Festival, etc. ▶Email submission : [email protected] ▶TEL : ☏ 031-651-7211~2 -Korean Service Corps Battalion Mr Park, Chi Heon · 등록번호 : 경기다 50640 · 등록일자 : 2018. 05.18 · 인쇄 : 현재오 [ 디엠코리아 ( 주 )] LTC John E. 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Enjoy their facilities such as Adonis Garden with 23 different themes, playground Ainori, Garden Train, merry-go-round, Bumper Cars, Space Shot, and challenge activities. In addition, The Hyeyum Cultural Center with garden activity programs, Gaudium Wedding Hall, Italian fine dining Piatto Gourmet, fusion Korean restaurant Si-seon, Cafe Bosco and a gift shop Maison de Bon are available. The First Garden is where you may enjoy all the beauty of four seasons with a theme of spring 'Garden of Spring', summer 'Garden of Water', autumn 'Garden of Fest' and winter 'Garden of Light'. The starlight festival with decorated lightings and traditional folk play are held at the moment. Enjoy a variety of traditional folk game such as archery, ring throwing, Korean board game Yunnori, top-spinning, Korean jumping game Neolttwigi and more If you would like to experience the plays of ancient ancestors. x >> Admission Fee: 10,000 won for adults / 9,000 won for children >> Address: 260 Tapsakgol-gil, Paju city (10911) >> Contact: 031-957-6861 Page 6 Advertisement July 11, 2018 July 11, 2018 Advertisement Page 7 Page 8 Advertisement July 11, 2018 July 11, 2018 Advertisement Page 9 Page 10 July 11, 2018 Luxury Cruising on Han River, Ara Waterway Cruise Reporter Jin Young, Lee dance performance shows. And, fireworks show is held every weekend from 6pm to 8pm. x You may enjoy a luxury cruise sailing along Han >> Hyundai Cruise River with Hyundai Cruise ship. 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