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SINHODEUNG JANGJAKGUI SERVES DELICIOUS CHICKEN PAGE 6

BINGSU KOREA’S REFRESHING SUMMER DELIGHT! PAGE 8 Photos curtesy of Ganghwa Seaside Resort

5 REASONS TO VISIT Thrill ride GANGNEUNG PAGE 11 12-13 Pages on Ganghwado Island

Photo by ChiHon Kim, Stripes Korea

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Military spouses prepared for almost anything but this

Max D. Lederer Jr. s my car wound along rats (one flattened and display- Publisher Lexington Street ing hideous fangs) among scat- Lt. Col. Michael Kerschbaum A through the neat rows The Meat and tered garbage I side-stepped in Commander of tidy duplexes in Coddington Brooklyn. Michael Ryan Chief of Staff Cove military housing commu- Should I trust our daughter to Chris Verigan nity near Naval Station Newport, Potatoes of Life live in a place that reduced me Engagement Director R.I., I breathed a long sigh of to a withering pantywaist? Had Marie Woods relief. I’d taken this shortcut to Publishing and Media Design Director military life really “toughened Home Depot many times before, Chris Carlson Lisa Smith Molinari me up”? Did I take safety, cama- Publishing and Media Design Manager but today it felt like therapy — a raderie and order for granted af- Eric Lee comforting and familiar routine. ter 23 years of living in military Advertising and Circulation Manager I had just returned from a communities? Does our daugh- Enrique “Rick” W. Villanueva Jr. two-day apartment-hunting trip all the other cities we’d visited and if you were lucky to get a Korea Area Manager ter have the resilience to suc- to New York City with our daugh- as a military family? As we’d window, a lightless view of a Jinsun Song ceed in New York City? Operations Manager ter, Anna, who was moving there done before, we’d figure out the brick wall. Short answers: Yes, yes, yes Kentaro Shimura to start her career. In 48 hours, subway, find our bearings, hit The next day, we crossed the and yes. Production Manager we walked 16 miles, climbed 40 major landmarks and sample Williamsburg Bridge, believing While military life forces Rie Miyoshi flights of stairs and toured more indigenous cuisine. Easy peasy! we’d find charming apartments Engagement Manager military spouses out of comfort than 20 apartments. I was sore, Walking from our Midtown among matcha bars and organ- Denisse Rauda zones, it also coddles us with Publishing and Media Design Editor tired and somewhat troubled by hotel the first morning, I was ic grocers. Our tour began at a secure housing, safe neighbor- Publishing and Media Design Writers the whirlwind trip. too distracted by interesting bakery with massive wedges of hoods and close-knit communi- ChiHon Kim As a “seasoned” military Shoji Kudaka architecture, charming parks, sticky, nutty baklava, but then ties. Our children, on the other Takahiro Takiguchi spouse who moved 11 times in gargantuan billboards, ethnic we saw six apartments, each hand, learn from a young age Layout Designers 23 years, lived six years over- restaurants and fascinating one with its own appalling deal- Mamoru Inoue to adapt to new and sometimes Yukiyo Oda seas and traveled extensively, characters to notice the city’s breaker. frightening situations. They Yuko Okazaki I considered myself a model seedy underbelly. But soon, the The last straw happened five Kayoko Shimoda know they might need to climb of resilience, adaptability and wormy side of the Big Apple ex- feet from a train trestle so crum- Multimedia Consultants a few stairs, avoid the dark al- grit. But New York City had Max Genao Doug Johnson posed itself. Several tiny apart- bling with rust, I thought it might leys and sidestep a scary rodent Jason Lee Hans Simpson jackhammered its way through ments we toured in the East Vil- collapse. “Don’t worry,” our Chae Pang Yi Gianni Youn or two before they’ll learn the Robert Zuckerman my hard-earned calluses (liter- lage were filthy, with entrances painfully thin and jittery agent ropes. Graphic Designers ally … I have a blister the size wedged between noodle shops told us as we trudged up another It may be hard for a seasoned Kenichi Ogasawara Yosuke Tsuji of Fort Bliss on my big toe) and and tattoo parlors. Some had grimy stairwell, “the apartment military spouse like me to admit, Sales Support rendered me a pathetic jelly- dank basement laundry rooms has noise-cancelling windows.” Yu mi Choe Kazumi Hasegawa but my military child’s unique Hiromi Isa Ichiro Katayanagi fish, quivering in fear among the where rapists might lurk, and Minutes later, I looked out a bed- Yoko Noro Yusuke Sato courage sometimes makes her shadowy depths of its towering others forced tenants to patron- room window as a train rumbled Saori Tamanaha Toshie Yoshimizu better suited for “the real world” Un Chong Yu and complex personality. ize nearby laundromats where by, mere feet from the sill. Not than I am. I was excited to experience heroin addicts nap. In Midtown, only was the noise deafening, I For feedback and inquiries, Read more of Lisa Smith Molinari’s contact [email protected] Anna’s eccentric new locale, I was shocked at what consti- had to grab my chin to keep my columns at: with only mild apprehension. I tuted an apartment bedroom: teeth from chattering. To place an ad, call DSN 755-2255 themeatandpotatoesoflife.com korea.stripes.com/contact figured, how different could it be a “flex” space with just enough Back in Rhode Island, I shud- Email: meatandpotatoesoflife@ from Rome, London, Paris, and room for a twin bed, no closet, dered at the memory of two dead googlemail.com JUNE 24 − JULY 7, 2021 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES KOREA 3 4 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION JUNE 24 − JULY 7, 2021 DRUMMER BOY Humphr king eys’ teen roc Korea to beat of own drum in

STRIPES KOREA (Joshua) My parents gave having to drum it, film it, edit it J me a cheap kids’ drum and get it to my channel. I am in rom the first time he set for Christmas when I the process from start to finish picked up a pair of sticks was 7 or 8 years old, when they and seeing the end product on F more than 7 years ago, saw how much I liked it, they my channel brings a feeling of Joshua Berryman has been paid for lessons from a lady who pride in the work I put in and rocking to the beat of his own was a great drummer and the results. drum, literally. played in a band. The freshman from Hum- Fast forward to this tour in So, do you see yourself in phreys High School in South Ko- Korea, where I was fortunate S a rock band someday? rea, who has his own YouTube enough to have a worship lead- channel “Cru Drums,” spends er allow me to join the worship I think every kid has hours a day practicing his craft team and that has slowly de- J dreams of being famous. and enjoys playing his drums veloped into me playing more If I could find kids my age during worship services on Sundays at the AGAPE services that wanted to be in a band it Camp Humphreys. In May, the on Camp Humphreys. This has would be great, a memory that aspiring rocker had the oppor- been my biggest development so carries on for a lifetime. Being tunity to compete against some far because I am getting direc- overseas, finding kids who have of the best young drummers in tion from some great musicians. the desire to form a group and Korea, placing third at a festival put in the time it takes to mesh in Seoul. What do you enjoy most is challenging. But I do dream of Stars and Stripes recently S about playing the drums? that scenario and us playing for caught up with the soon-to-be the entire school or some venue. 15-year-old to discuss his love I enjoy the feeling of in- Until that happens, I keep my for drumming and his ambi- J dependence while I’m focus on my youtube channel tions for the future. drumming. It is a great “Cru Drums” to promote my stress reliever from the de- drumming. I can see myself (Stars and Stripes) mands of life. My drum set is a drumming for the rest of my S Joshua, what made special place I can escape to for life, and if the opportu- you pick up the sticks 7 a few hours a day. I also like the nity arises in the future Courtesy photos years ago? fact that I go into a drum cover to earn a living off it in a JUNE 24 − JULY 7, 2021 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES KOREA 5

rock band it would be to COVID and that I had experi- my school’s talent show in the learning to drum a song and great. But realistically, it ence making drum covers so past, so I was skeptical at my publish it to my YouTube chan- could also just be a hobby and was able to put together a video chances, but the producers liked nel or drumming for the Wor- that would be okay. to submit to the festival for con- how I played and I made it on SEOUL DRUM ship Team at AGAPE Hum- FESTIVAL sideration. the show as a top 3 finalist. phreys requires many hours of S +RZ GLG \RX ƓQG RXW The rules of the festival on memorizing drum fills and put- about this Korean con- the website stated it was only Why should kids con- ting my own creative spin on a test, and have you en- for below the semi-pro S sider playing the drums, song. The best advice I can give tered others? level. But my mom’s diligence and what advice can you aspiring young drummers is to paid off when the drum festi- give them? just play what is fun for you and I found out about the Ko- val requested permission from J rean contest from a Ko- Seoul City to allow my submis- I believe kids should con- continue to challenge yourself JOSHUA’S rean blog post from 2019 sion to the first round and it J sider playing the drums with more and more complex YOUTUBE that my mom stumbled across. was approved. I was chosen by for a few reasons. It de- drumming. The skill and tech- CHANNEL nique will come with time if you V We were fortunate enough that a panel to compete in the top 3 velops hand-eye coordination, IE ! the festival didn’t get canceled live on YouTube from my video motor skills, memorization, and find enjoyment sitting down and W VIDEO this year like it did last year due submission. I had only entered creativity. The process of enjoying what you’re drumming. 6 STRIPES KOREA A STARSRS ANDAND STRIPESSTRIPES COCOMMUNITYM PUBLICATION JUNE 24 − JULY 7, 2021 Give this delicious roasted chicken a spin in Anseong STORYSTOTOORY ANDA PHOTOS BY CHIHONCHIHO KIM, To reach the STRIPES KOREA level of perfection needed for Sinho- whole glistening chicken rotat- deung Jangjakgui’s ing on a spit for sale at restau- roasted chicken, the Arants and food trucks was once wood-burning rotis- a family meal favorite in Korea. Rotis- serie ovens are preheat- Vi o! serie chicken eateries experienced a ed for six hours until they ew Vide boom in the 1990s, but soon this ten- reach an internal tempera- der dish was abandoned for crispy and ture of 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Other sides include makguksu buck- spicy fried chicken. Keep this in mind, as the restaurant re- wheat noodles and Janchi-guksu, also These days, you’d be lucky to find quires ordering food at least one hour known as banquet noodles, which are a food truck or spot selling rotisserie in advance. noodles served in anchovy stock with chicken. I’ve been hesitant to partake To get my hands on this juicy meal, soy sauce and veggies. since, wondering how good quality I called in my dine-in order two hours Gwon-gi’s staff is friendly and the could meat rotating before an electric ahead. Don’t worry about the language chicken he cooks up is delectable — all or gas heating unit be? barrier, you can place your order in great reasons to add this to your must- Sinhodeung Jangjakgui (㐔䝬☥㣙㣅 English by phone! And, in two hours, try restaurant list. I know I’m now a Ạ㢨), a new restaurant which opened I was seated at the no-frills restau- rotisserie chicken fan thanks to this last year in Anseong, has changed my rant with a neighborhood vibe, ready delicious experience! mind! to experience the end result of what Sinhodeung jangjakgui [email protected] Owner Gwon-gi brings over 15 it means to roast a chicken in a wood years of restaurant experience abroad oven that has been preheating for six ADDRESS: 4290-44, Seodong-daero, in Syria and locally in Korea to give the hours. Gongdo-eup, Anseong-si, Gyeong- nearly dormant rotisserie chicken en- The juicy bird soon arrived on a gi-do (ENG)GᷱὤG㙼㉥㐐Gḩ⓸㢁G㉐ 4290- (KOR) NAVER MAP tree a fresh spin. plate with sides and dipping sauces ┍␴⦐ http://naver.me/5DHjGpKE (17,000 won or about $15.03). Sizzling HOURS: Weekdays 3 p.m. to mid- sounds coming from the plate delight- night, Weekend & holidays noon to ed my ears and the fragrance of the midnight. chicken was mouth-watering! TEL: 031-651-8255 The wood-broiled bird was satisfy- ingly juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside. The chicken wasn’t greasy is the healthy nurungji, a dish with at all, which is great for health-con- jujube, pine nuts, garlic and ginseng scious customers and one of the rea- overcooked to form a crust. It paired sons why rotisserie chicken is making well with the chicken. its comeback. For a kick, try the wasabi Sinhodeung Jangjakgui also offers mustard or spicy seasoning they offer. a spicy rotisserie chicken and grilled One of the unique sides served here chicken skewers for main dishes. JUNE 24 − JULY 7, 2021 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES KOREA 7 8 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION JUNE 24 − JULY 7, 2021

Korea’s refreshing summer delight !

combinations, every year dessertrt businesses serve a number of cre-e- HEALTHY KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION ative concoctions to delight their cus-s- tomers. To beat the sweltering heatat BINGSU ingsu ( with top- FRUIT pings) is a popular snack food this summer, let’s indulge in someme BLACK SESAME & CHEWY BINGSU BINGSU B found almost everywhere in of these tasty treats known to be thehe Korea during the summer months. best of the best! Read on to find a va-a- MANGO LIME BINGSU Ranging from the standard pat riety of places where you can explorere bingsu (shaved ice with sweetened the endless diversity of bingsu and red beans) to any number of unique flavors. A BURST OF REFRESHING FLAVORS THE CLASSIC FRUIT BINGSU PAT BINGSU Today, many bingsu feature fruit in The original bingsu wasas simple, place of the sweetened red beans of served as finely broken icece chips the past. The fruit toppings, whether topped with sweetened rreded freshly diced or added with honey bean porridge. From thesese and syrup, go so well with shaved ice, humble beginnings, bingsugsu they make a perfect combination that has been embellished will have you craving more. Recent by adding various popular fruit bingsu are those with garnish of choice, such shaved ice made of fruit or fruit extract, as misutgaru (roasted maximizing the fresh fruitiness. Flavors greatly depend on the main ingredient, rice and grain powder) Piña Colada Bingsu options ranging over a wide variety of or chewy rice cake pieces,es, Photo courtesy of Conrad Seoul fruits, including mangos, strawberries, completing a flavorful tasteste grapefruits, melons, and peaches. Fruit sensation. bingsu may not be as sweet as the classic pat bingsu, but will melt in your mouth all the same and offer a burst of refreshing fruity flavors until your last scoop. NEVER SEEN BEFORE UNIQUE BINGSU TOPPED WITH NUTRITIOUS GOODIES If you’re tired of the basic bingsu, be on the lookout for new and exciting HEALTHY BINGSU remakes! Cloud Mango Bingsu features a fluffy cotton candy cloud held aloft over fresh mango, mango pudding, and a smooth frozen treat made of milk and mascarpone cream. Jjajang Bingsu is designed to resemble Bingsu can easily be made healthy by the addition of nutritious jjajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce). White is prepared ingredients. You’ll feel healthier just by looking at bingsu topped with to look like the noodles, while the is dark enough to disguise chunks of sweet pumpkin, jujube or almond. While normally bitter, as the black bean sauce! Small chocolate balls made to look like peas mugwort can be made into sweetened jellies or chocolates, or even cocompletempl the image. mixed with condensed milk and granola to put atop shaved ice for a treat If yoyou’re looking that is a triple threat: for a more adult sweet, cooling, and dedessert, try healthy. Other healthy tthe Irish Ice bingsu options include Bingsu. The one topped with rich flavor finely grated deodeok of a frozen (bellflower root) and Jjajang Bingsu Photo courtesy of Café Oz Guinness dried persimmons, beer goes great or topped with black with the sweetness sesame ice cream of the ice cream and chewy added to the glass. All (rice cakes these unique bingsu Retro Mugwort Bingsu coated with powdered Photo courtesy of Grand Intercontinental Seoul Parnas attract a lot ). of attention, as they are not only visually appealing but taste COPYRIGHTS ©KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION. Cloud Mango Bingsu Photo courtesy of Intercontinental Seoul Parnas heavenly, too! ALL RIGHTS RESERVED www.visitkorea.or.kr

Speakin’ The weather is so hot today: One red bean bingsu and one mango bingsu, „ O-neul nal-ssi-ga neo-mu deo-wo-yo. „ please. Pat-bing-su(menu name)-ha-na, mang-go-bing- Korean Would you like to go out for shaved ice? su(menu name) ha-na-ju-se-yo. „ Bing-su meo-geu-reo ga-sil-lae-yo? It’s so delicious! Shall I take your order? „ Neo-mu ma-sin-ne-yo. „ ju-mun ha-si-ge-sseo-yo? – ChiHon Kim, Stripes Korea JUNE 24 − JULY 7, 2021 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES KOREA 9

SULBING’S BINGSU WILL KEEP YOU COOL FOR THE SUMMER

STORY AND PHOTOS BY CHIHON KIM, and various fresh toppings unlike at other shaved ice STIRPES KOREA CAFÉ shops. Another plus — the ice at Sulbing is as soft as ADDRESS: 1ZFPOHUBFLSP snow thanks to the ice machine imported from Japan. rom bingsu shaved ice to Subak-hwachae Kore-  CFPOHJM 1ZFPOHUBFLTJ The portion size was perfect and it wasn’t too ߣӡ sweet. The light flavor and the chewy injeolomi rice۽an watermelon punch, there are so many light,  ҃ӝಣఖदಣఖ .੼IUUQ cakes went well togetherزFrefreshing and sweet desserts you can enjoy USE NAVER MAP TO DRIVEUPࢸࡂಣఖ in the South Korean summer. Among them, bingsu is OBWFSNF'"UJD&, Since my friend doesn’t like sweets, I had the choc- probably one of the most popular summertime treat HOURS:BNUPQNEBJMZ olate churros to myself. These super sweet churros on the peninsula. PRICE: 4UBSUJOHGSPNUPXPO were perfectly crisp and pillowy on the inside. They For me, summer isn’t summer without bingsu and came with a chocolate dipping sauce and I loved ev- my go-to place to grab some is Sulbing, a chain des- five-minute-walk from Pyeongtaek Station as I knew ery bite. sert café. Sulbing has been serving up shaved ice with it would be less crowded than those in my neighbor- Sulbing has a variety of bingsu flavors to choose various toppings like cookies and fruits since 2010 hood. from, so try them all! In addition, they also have a and now boasts over 500 stores nationwide and in I opted for injeolmi sulbing bingsu, shaved ice food menu featuring spaghetti, pizza, stir- other Asian countries. flavored with condensed milk and covered with al- cakes, corn dogs, black bean soy sauce noodles and In Pyeongtaek, you have eight locations to choose monds, bean powder and rice cakes, for 8900 won more. from. Nowadays, this chain store is not as popular and added dark chocolate churros as a side for 3,000 Head into Sulbing for a great Korean treat, you as it used to be, but it is still a great place to enjoy won more. One of my favorite things about the menu won’t regret it in this summer heaat! the icy treat. I recently visited the location that is a at Sulbing is that its shaved ice includes rice cakes [email protected] 10 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION JUNE 24 − JULY 7, 2021

Thai Pad thai iced tea

Photo courtesy of Eathai Great food, Sweet & good prices sour chicken outside at Eathai Camp Humphreys STORY AND PHOTOS BY CHIHON KIM, the menu transported me to the fried, then tossed with a sweet and STRIPES KOREA Land of Smiles. Eathai Express’ sour sauce. Since this was freshly menu items are cooked fresh and made, the sauce had not managed hough Eathai Express there are many ingredient options across from Camp Hum- to make the chicken soggy, so it if you’re on dietary restrictions. maintained a crisp and flavorful T phrey’s walking gate has There were plenty of tofu, veg- softness. Needless to say, we did been around since 2017, the busi- gie, pork, chicken, seafood and not regret betting on this wild card. ness has years of experience beef-based dishes to try. In addi- We washed down all these de- bringing Thailand’s famous cui- tion, the kitchen offers 5 different sine to the Peninsula. spice levels if you’re worried that licious dishes with Thai iced tea Eathai Express is a resurrec- it might be too spicy or if you’re and lemon tea for 3,600 won each. tion of Taste of Thailand, a popular looking to bring on the heat. The iced Thai tea, a black tea with Eathai restaurant that operated in Seoul’s I was ravenous, so I skipped sweet condensed milk, was pleas- Itaewon District until 2017. After ahead and ordered a main dish. ant and did not take away from the ADDRESS: nine years in the Seoul food indus- Since this was my first excursion flavors of my meal. The lemon tea, 108, Anjeongsunhwan-ro, try, owner Choi Yong-ho moved into Thai food, my friend and I opt- however, was a bit too sweet for us. Paengseong-eup, Pyeongtaek-si to Pyeongtaek, bringing with him ed for the pad Thai, a well-known All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed great Thai food and atmosphere NAVER MAP Thai noodle dish, for 8,400 won (or our food at Eathai Express. The under a new name. HOURS: $7). prices are reasonable, and the res- I didn’t know what to expect on Our noodles were tasty and Mon to Sat 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. taurant offers many options and my first visit to Eathai Express, well-seasoned with tangy tama- Sun 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekly specials. Base residents CONTACT: but I can say I was not disappoint- rind paste, but this serving was 010-9977-2722 ed. The cozy restaurant looked like not enough to ease our hunger. may have tried their famous cur- 031-656-2722 it was straight out of Thailand with We tried our luck and ordered the ries, but their other dishes are also (They offer off-post delivery service) its bright Egyptian blue walls and sweet & sour chicken [10,800 won], worth a try. And, if you’re in a hur- Thai touches. which, for us, was a gamble. ry, Eathai Express also has to-go [email protected] I felt like I was on vacation This chicken also did not disap- and delivery if you can’t make it in. FACEBOOK amongst the interior décor and point. It was perfectly coated and [email protected] JUNE 24 − JULY 7, 2021 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES KOREA 11 reasons to visit Gangneung 5 Gangneung City

BY CINDY CHOI, Its location offers HAPS KOREA MAGAZINE four distinct seasons ith the successful Gangneung is located hosting of the Py- in Gangwon-do, with Py- eongchang Olympics W eongChang, Yangyang, and in in 2018, nearby cities have become popular Sokcho also nearby making tourist areas, one of which is Gangneung quite accessible for Gangneung. a short day trip. It is probably more convenient to rent spots, and if you want to see a Located in Gang- stunning sunrise, Jeongdongjin won-do, the small a car as the distances between the towns can is the most famous in the coun- resort city has try to catch the first sunrise be quite far. many things to do each year in Korea. and see in all four hapskorea.com With summertime seasons, including highs near 30’C and beautiful beaches and stunning wintertime lows near averag- Tasty local food Photos courtesy of Haps Korea Magazine nature. ing -4’C daily, you can enjoy a It is also home to Gangneung warm climate during the sum- Ongsim and Kalguksu are Danoje, the longest-running mer, and experience a cold, popular local foods, while squid snowy winter. summer harvest festival where sundae and cockle Gangneung, tthereh are many people come to share and en- are also famous and can be ranches, but only one that has Take a break from joy food and games and is bought in the local markets. sheep. At the Daegwallyeong held each year to worship the Local beaches and Fresh seafood is also abundant sheep ranch, enjoy an afternoon city life guardian spirit of a mountain in the area. in the surrounding nature, take the beautiful sunrise As Gangneung is a city sur- that protects the town. a walk, and experience feeding rounded by sea and mountains, If you’re looking for a great Gangneung is located on the sheep. trip within Korea, here are east coast, alongside the beauti- Head on out to Especially in winter, the views it is a very natural place where five reasons to consider giving ful blue East Sea. Anmok Beach a sheep ranch become more scenic because you can take a break from city Gangneung a go on your next and Gangmun Beach have of the snow. The entrance fee is life and experience the fresh air trip. many Instagram-worthy photo In Daegwallyeong near very cheap at under 10,000 won. that the countryside provides. 12 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION JUNE 24 − JULY 7, 2021

V iew Video!

Thrill ride on Ganghwado Island STORY AND PHOTOS BY CHIHON KIM, Those delightful memories in Asia. Oh, and no snow is re- peak before rushing to get the one blew my mind! But, before STRIPES KOREA came back to me when I came quired. adrenaline rush from the luge I could jump on, I was required across information about a luge course. At the summit, take your to take a brief safety training. Is one of your favorite slide about a two-hour drive Gondola and time and snap a selfie, as the The instructor showed me how childhood memories from Camp Humphreys. Revolving landscape of sea, small moun- to brake and steer properly. I drove from Pyeongtaek tains and open space landscape There are two different luge a snow day? to Ganghwado Island, a great Observation Deck will give you a dramatic back- tracks, the ocean course and the Growing up in a small city in place for a weekend getaway. Before you hop on the gon- drop. There is also a lounge and valley course, and at 1.8-kilome- South Korea, my snow days in- On the island, the Ganghwa Sea- dola, make sure you get a helmet UFO shaped revolving cafe that ters long each, are the longest volved sledding down hills with side Resort features a revolving that fits near the boarding point gives you panoramic view of the in Asia. The valley course is our own homemade sled crafted observation deck that offers a if you paid for a luge ticket. I surroundings at the top of the pretty steep, so it will definitely from cardboard, a bag of rice bird’s eye view of the sea, a gon- took in the marvelous landscape mountain. deliver on your need for speed. and plastic floor paper. Thanks dola stretching across 700 me- as the gondola lifted me from The ocean course, on the other to the steep hills in our neigh- ters and walking trails through the boarding point to the peak Luge Ride hand, is a more winding track borhood, that homemade sled unspoiled pine forests. But, the of the 336-meter-tall Gilsangsan Seriously, these little gravity- with hairpin corners. If brought great speeds and unfor- centerpiece of this resort is its Mountain. Take some time to en- fueled carts may not look like you’re not a thrill-seek- gettable memories. luge track, which is the longest joy the stunning views from the much in photos, but riding in er or it’s your first time JUNE 24 − JULY 7, 2021 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES KOREA 13

Photo curtesy of Ganghwa Seaside Resort

ADDRESS:ੋୌъചҵ ,1182 ۽ݶ೧উթبച 1182, Haeannam- ro, Hwado-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon (ENG) NAVER MAP: http:// naver.me/5TSD9saR HOURS: Weekdays and weekend 9:30 a.m. to ,KOR), 217) 217 ۽ADDRESS: ੋୌҟ৉दъചҵӡ࢚ݶ੢൜ 8:30 p.m. Jangheung-ro, Gilsang-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon (ENG) NAVER MAP: http://naver.me/GymO4ocr HOURS: Weekdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekend 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. WEBSITE: https://www.ganghwa-resort.co.kr/ PRICES: Individual Luge tickets Fuel up with some bibimbap at Manisan-sanchae Weekdays Weekend & Holidays Anywhere you go on the Peninsula, you’ll plenty of parking. Outside, you’ll find many Gondola (1 round only) 12,000 won 15,000 won Luge & Gondola combo – 1 Rides 15,000 won 19,000 won find bibimbap, a common Korean dish consist- Jangdoks, large ceramic pots used in Korean Luge & Gondola combo – 2 Rides 25,000 won 31,000 won ing of vegetables, rice, sesame oil, and gochu- cooking to store and ferment Kimchi or condi- Luge & Gondola combo – 3 Rides 30,000 won 38,000 won jang (red chili paste) topped with a fried egg. ments such as paste and sauce. The Luge & Gondola combo – 5 Rides 40,000 won 70,000 won The longer you stay in Korea, the more you’ll jangdoks are a good sign indicating this restau- Child Doubling 5000 won 7000 won notice there are variances in the ingredients of rant uses homemade sauces to make its food. * Children under the age of 10 years and between the height of over 85 cm to under 120cm can ride in tandem with an adult. You need to purchase a “CHILD DOUBLING” ticket for your child in bibimbap and perhaps even get as far as decid- Usually buzzing with customers, I visited addition to yours. ing on what your preferred version is. Manisan-sanchae on a weekday so was quickly Sanchae bibimbap is one version of the dish seated without having to wait. The menu offers riding a luge, I recom- In the middle of the course, I featuring wild herbs and vegetables not usual- over 13 assorted (side dishes) to enjoy. mend you try the ocean slowed down to catch the spec- ly found in the standard recipe. Since Sanchae I opted for sanchae-bibimbap for 11,000 course first. And I also person- tacular ocean view. It took 10 also does not usually contain meat or eggs, this won (about $9.84). While I waited for my order, ally recommend you buy at least minutes for me to reach the fin- is a great dish for vegans or those on plant- I enjoyed warm wormwood tea. two luge rides because you’ll ish line. The ride was thrilling, based diets. When my bibimbap arrived, I was delighted find yourself wanting to go more but if you don’t like high speeds, When I travel, I love to try bibimbap be- to find it included brown rice, barley rice, mil- than once after the first ride. try the ocean course. cause one can never go wrong with this Korean let, and oats which help to control blood sugar Though you may think luge Also, don’t sleep on hitching food favorite, and it’s a great way to sample a levels. I quickly stirred in some homemade carts are for kids, one ride here a ride on the luge at night. After region’s flavors. , bean paste soup and sesame and it will change your mind! I dark, the tracks are illuminated During my stay on Ganghwado Is- oil before digging in. It was love at first took the valley track and as soon in vibrant colors, giving visitors land, I stopped at Manisan-sanchae ( bite and soon I was content and filled ࢑࢑଻), a 10-minute drive from with a delicious meal. From theפ݃ .as I pushed on the handlebar, thrills and a beautiful view the speed made the wind rush Whether this is a girls’ trip, Gwanghwa Seaside Resort. This is bibimbap, teas and sides to the am- at me and my body moved along family vacation, or couple’s get- a famous bibimbap shop is housed bience and ease of ordering, I was every curve of the course. I was away, Ganghwa Sea Resort has inside a traditional Korean home very happy with my choice to have smiling and screaming in de- activities fit for all! converted into a restaurant and has a meal here. light because this was so fun. [email protected]

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nA look inside Incheon nQ & A with director of Seojong Hospital LIVE Dental Hospital – PAGE 5 – PAGE 7

Incheon offering special health care packages STORY AND PHOTOS BY INTERN REPORTER JIWON HA, medical institutions by public transportation and motor vehicles within an hour. U-MEDI About 3,300 medical institutions in Incheon provide excellent medical servic- es using medical service infrastructure. These medical institutions also include he Incheon Metropolitan Government and the Incheon Tourism Organi- JCI-certified senior general hospitals, general hospitals specialized in cancer, zation are now offering medical tourism packages for U.S. Forces Korea cardiovascular and spinal joints, specialized hospitals specialized in infertility, T personnel. ophthalmology and spinal diseases, and specialized medical institutions in safe The Incheon Metropolitan Government and the Incheon Tourism Organiza- fields such as health checkups, plastic surgery, skin tion participated in Camp Humphreys’ “4th of July” care, dentistry and oriental medicine. In addition to and “Harvest Festival” in 2020 to inform U.S. military the professional and stable medical system, the cost community about Incheon’s medical tourism benefits. of medical tourism in Incheon is reasonably unique. And now they are offering customized Incheon Medi- In particular, Incheon has excellent access to med- cal Healthcare products and packag- ical services within an hour at Camp Humphreys in es for the U.S. military community. Pyeongtaek. In addition, transportation to the clinics The packages include specialized can be provided by the city medical technologies of seven excel- lent hospitals in Incheon - Nasaret Special services for USFK personnel International Hospital, Naeun Hos- Incheon Metropolitan City and Incheon Tourism pital, Live Dental Hospital, Incheon Organization offer total care services to USFK and Medical Center, Incheon Sejong their families who visit Incheon Medical Center. Hospital, Hangil Eye Hospital, Incheon Himchan Gen- n FREE PICK-UP: Free concierge service/pick-up for being eral Hospital – including Cardiovascular, Spine, Joint, treated for cancer, cardiovascular, ophthalmology, skin, Ophthalmology, Premium Health Check, Bilateral Co- dental, gynology, as well as health check-ups Incheon operation and Dental Care. Medical Center.

Medical Tourism in Incheon City SEE HEALTH ON PAGE 6 The number of foreign patients treated in Incheon increased every year from 12,992 in 2016 to 14,572 in 2017 (12%↑) → 17,760 in 2018 (21%↑) → 24,864 in 2019. Incheon has Incheon International Airport and Incheon Port, and trans- portation is convenient. Therefore, foreign patients arriving from abroad, along with USFK and their families living in the metropolitan area, can visit Incheon 2 HEALTHY LIVING A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION JUNE, 2021

TRADITIONAL + MODERN NASARET HOSPITAL “In our hospital, we make accurate clinical diagnosis through state-of- The best treatment effect There are times when the-art testing equipment and fa- achieved by combining the cilities used in modern medicine. benefits of Korean traditional modern medicine is the Since the treatment depends on the medicine and modern medicine: patient’s condition, there are times Herbal medicine, acupuncture, appropriate treatment, when modern medicine is the appro- moxibustion, cupping therapy and sometimes it is priate treatment, and sometimes it and modern medicine. is necessary to combine traditional Diagnosis and treatment for Ko- necessary to combine medicine with modern medicine. rean traditional medicine is com- The most important thing is to bring pletely different when compared to traditional medicine out the maximum treatment effect modern medicine which diagnoses through complementary methods. In diseases through examinations and with modern the early, 1980s, when the terms of treats them using scientific logic. collaborative traditional and modern Korean traditional medicine, which medicine. medicine were unfamiliar in Korea, checks the body constitution and Nasaret Interna- diagnoses through symptoms and treats with herbal medicine, acu- tional Hospital puncture, moxibustion and cupping started coop- therapy, is a traditional medical erative efforts to practice that developed in extraor- grain of rice to a jujube, and the acu- they are classi- help patients find dinary manner with 5,000 years of puncture points are treated for 10 to fied into either of health and happi- history. 30 minutes. Cupping therapy is done five types accord- ness by maximiz- on the areas with pain. Its principle ing to the clinical ing the effective “Korean traditional treatment is to remove pain by allowing new symptoms of the treatment, and is like planting a seed, the time blood to circulate. stroke patient, thus has a longer it takes for the effects to appear 6th-Gen Chief Director Kang-il the five catego- history of col- is different for each person.” Lee of Nasaret International Hos- ries being fire- laboration than The treatment for Korean tra- pital, explains Korean traditional heat, dampness- any other medical ditional is conducted to maximize treatment as such: “Korean tradi- phlegm, blood institution. With the therapeutic effect by applying tional treatment is like planting a stasis, qi deficien- Doctor of Korean a combination of acupuncture and seed. It takes time to sprout and bear cy, and yin deficiency. Compared to traditional medicine Lee Kang-il, moxibustion with taking herbal fruit. Just as how each tree produces modern medicine, the advantage of Chief Director and Doctor of Na- medicine as its core. It is based on different fruits at different times, herbal medicine is that it has fewer saret Medical Foundation Lee Soon- checking the body constitution of the time it takes for the effects to ap- side effects and can be administered ja together have been running the the patient focusing on ‘immunity pear is different for each person.” for a long time. Korean traditional hospital that combines modern and enhancement’ to create a condition treatment is approached in the way traditional medicine, and their son that can overcome disease. It can be Effective treatment in restoring that is most appropriate way to the Lee Won-jae is in charge of Nasaret said that herbal medicine plays this paralyzed body functions by patient’s condition referring to the International Hospital’s Pediatric main role. regenerating damaged nerve diagnosis of a specialist, and is pre- and Adolescent Medical Depart- Herbal medicines include ‘tang cells and tissues. scribed according to their Sasang ment. and san’ (powder), ‘go’ (patch), and The field which Nasaret Interna- constitution. Neurological deficit symptoms such as increased cere- ‘hwan’ (pill). About 4,500 kinds of tional Hospital has strong points in Multilingual interpretation brovascular circulation, motor pa- medicinal herbs from nature can be is the field of chronic intractable dis- and international insurance combined and around 30,000 kinds of eases such as brain lesions and nerve ralysis, and sensory disorders can membership service prescriptions can be made. The path palsy, which modern medicine is un- be improved, and it can be effective Nasaret International Hospital through which chi flows is called the able to treat in an effective manner. in treating various complications meridian, and the places where acu- There are many patients with cere- and symptoms such as limping, fe- provides multilingual interpreta- puncture or moxibustion is placed bral infarction commonly known as ver, urination disorders, and insom- tion services for foreign patients are called acupuncture points. stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, con- nia. Acupuncture and moxibustion including the processes of appoint- There are more than 2,500 acupunc- cussion or facial paralysis, epilepsy, therapy have good effects on hemi- ment, consultation, examination, ture points, and these points are childhood developmental disorders, paresis, stiffness, and edema, while and treatment. In addition, through different depending on the disease. and polio. In particular, the treat- also being helpful in treating speech the global insurance company mem- After releasing the needle, the direc- ment is evaluated to be effective in and swallowing disorders. bership service, we help foreign tion or number of turns vary, mean- restoring paralyzed body functions patients receive prompt and stable ing that the effect of the treatment is by regenerating damaged nerve Collaboration of Modern treatment with international insur- also different. The location and size cells and tissues. Medicine & Traditional Korean ance companies such as payment of moxibustion varies depending on In the case of treating stroke Medicine and its 40-Year History guarantees, billing documents, and the disease. Its size can vary from a with Korean traditional medicine, Chief director Kang-il Lee said, patient transfers. JUNE, 2021 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION HEALTHY LIVING 3 4 HEALTHY LIVING A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION JUNE, 2021 JUNE, 2021 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION HEALTHY LIVING 5 is scaling important?

How often do we need the scaling? WhyLIVE DENTAL HOSPITAL Q. For healthy gums, I recommend it once a year. But in the Interview with Choi Jeong Woo, A.case of a large number of dental calculus, after the first director of LIVE Dental Hospital removal of them, additional care and check of the teeth are required after 3 and 6 months. What is your special way of taking Q.care of your teeth? When brushing my teeth, I sometimes feel bleeding gums. The most important thing is to brush Q.Can scaling be done if the gums are weak? A.your teeth diligently, have periodic If blood comes out of the gums, the teeth have check-ups at the dentist and carry out A.hypersensitivity, the gums are inflamed, you need to go to scaling. dentistry. If you don’t brush your teeth properly, food debris will accumulate between the teeth. And then bacteria begin to enter Mr. Choi. Jeong Woo After scaling, I feel with my tongue these food residues. This leads to inflammation of the gums. Q.that gaps have formed between the teeth. Why? And inflamed gums bleed with a light touch. Yes, after scaling, you can notice the expansion of the space Therefore, bleeding gums in most cases indicate the A.between the teeth, increased sensitivity. But it says that the presence of a large amount of food debris. In this case, scaling patient had a lot of dental calculus (tartar). Dental calculus are should be done as soon as possible. usually lumps of bacteria that harden between the teeth. And when they are removed, there is a feeling of the appearance When do I need to go to LIVE DENTAL of empty space. But in fact, the gums settle, and the space HOSPITAL for gum problems? is formed between the teeth precisely because of dental calculus. After the removal of dental calculus, increased Check yourself sensitivity in the teeth may also appear. But without ninflamed gums scaling the gums settle even more, and the teeth react nitchy gums even more to the cold. nbleeding gums when brushing teeth ndull pain in the gums Then the space formed by dental calculus is nexposed dental roots Q.immediately restored? nformation of gaps between the teeth The hypersensitivity generally nloose teeth A.resolves over time. But the gum nfrequent accumulation of food debris between the teeth that has settled once is not easily nhypersensitivity in the teeth even in the absence of caries restored. Therefore, if you skip the time for scaling, it can lead to irreversible LIVE DENTAL HOSPITAL consequences. www.liveliveh.com +82-10-9756-2279 (What’s App) 6 HEALTHY LIVING A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION JUNE, 2021

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Incheon Sejong Hospital selected as the Incheon Sejong Hospital Scouted Lee conducted left ventricular assist device insertion n “top-level private general hospital” by n Young-tak, Former Professor of Thoracic (2nd generation) for the first time in Korea and in Newsweek for the third consecutive year Surgery at Samsung Seoul Hospital 2015, he successfully transplanted the 3rd genera- tion artificial heart into a patient with terminal stage The first and only medical complex in Korea, Incheon Sejong Hospital scouted Lee Young-tak, of heart failure. Incheon Sejong Hospital (Chairman Jinsik Park) was former professor of thoracic surgery at Samsung Lee Young-tak, head of cardiovascular center, selected as one of the top 100 hospitals in Korea for Seoul Hospital, who is a prestigious surgeon in the said “I’d like to concentrate on my major field of the third consecutive year. With this, Incheon Sejong thoracic surgery field, who will begin providing care coronary artery bypass grafting to treat patients Hospital once again proved to be the best general from March. hospital in Korea, and in particular, it has solidified with heart disease.” He also shared his plan saying, its position as the top private general hospital for the Lee Young-tak, head of Cardiovascular Center “If conditions are met, I’d like to conduct heart as- third consecutive year. (chief of cardiothoracic surgery) graduated from sist device insertion more actively for patients with The first and only medical complex in Korea, School of Medicine, Seoul National University (grad- terminal stage of heart failure”. Incheon Sejong Hospital (Chairman Jinsik Park) was uated in 1981) and worked at Sejong Hospital as selected as one of the top 100 hospitals in Korea for deputy manager and manager of the cardiothoracic the third consecutive year. With this, Incheon Sejong surgery department from 1989 to 2001. After that, he Hospital once again proved to be the best general served as professor at the department of cardiotho- hospital in Korea, and in particular, it has solidified racic surgery, School of Medicine, Sungkyunkwan its position as the top private general hospital for the third consecutive year. University and retired in February, 2020. He served Considering that most of the top-ranked hospitals as deputy head of the cardiovascular center at Sam- are large and generous facility investment is being sung Seoul Hospital from 2003 to 2005 and head of made, it is noteworthy that private general hospitals the cardiovascular center from 2009 and 2011. achieved top-tier results at the same time. Dr. Lee Young-tak, head of the center, successfully Jin-Sik Park, chairman of Incheon Sejong Hospi- conducted ‘off-pump coronary artery bypass graft- tal, said, “We are delighted that both hospitals have ing’, where operation is conducted in heart-beating proved their potential as a general hospital as they condition without artificial cardio-pulmonary by- continue to grow every year. We will do our best to create an environment where we can receive treat- pass, for the first time in Korea in 1996. Since then, ment.” he has been performing about 400 coronary artery On the other hand, Incheon Sejong Hospital re- bypass grafting every year, accounting for majority ceives excellent results every year in adequacy number of coronary artery bypass grafting surgery evaluation and patient experience evaluation, and in Korea. He also adopted the emergency bypass is recognized as a well-treated hospital. It is at the system (EBS) for the first time in Korea in 2003. forefront of treating infectious diseases by operating In 2012, Dr. Lee and collogue professors Mr. Yi Yong Tak treatment beds for severely ill patients and urgent treatment beds. HEALTH: Try our ‘One-Click Service’ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 comprehensive health examina- tion ($2,000) and offer premium n FREE INTERPRETER: An interpreter will be provided during health products and accommoda- your treatment.. tions at a 5-star hotel, Songdo Oak- n FREE HEALING TOUR: A 1-DAY Healing Tour Program is wood Premier Hotel. free for patient companions, and includes free healing, *One-Click Service (http:// sightseeing, a Chinese lunch and visits to major tourist umedi-oneclick.com/)) is a medi- attractions in Incheon. The tour is available on Fridays. n POST-ASSURANCE SERVICES: If re-treatment is required cal administrative web service that help U.S. Forces within 6 months of surgery or procedure, stay-at-home Korea personnel use Incheon Medical Center more expenses other than medical expenses will be provided. conveniently through military insurance. Through the one-click site, you can 1) check the hospital in- One-Click Service formation of Incheon for the U.S. military 2) make a In Incheon, Nasaret International Hospital, reservation for a hospital and provide online medi- Naeun Hospital, Incheon Sejong Hospital, Incheon cal counseling services 3) claim insurance docu- Himchan General Hospital will launch a premium ments after medical treatment. JUNE, 2021 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION HEALTHY LIVING 7

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