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Max D. Lederer Jr. Publisher Lt. Col. Richard E. McClintic Commander Fortune tellers all Joshua M Lashbrook Chief of Staff Chris Verigan Engagement Director BY CHIHON KIM, of entertainment and as a dependable guide for Marie Woods STRIPES KOREA Publishing and Media Design Director the craze seekingin answersKorea to daily problems. Whereas Ko- Chris Carlson reans regard going to a psychiatrist and receiving Publishing and Media Design Manager et’s admit it, everyone is curious what their formal treatment as disgraceful. So, if someone Eric Lee future holds. In Korea, a lot of us rely on has mental problems or has diffi culty handling Advertising and Circulation Manager fortune tellers or Mudang (shamans) to Enrique “Rick” W. Villanueva Jr. L their problems, instead of looking for a psychia- Korea Area Manager look into our futures. Of course, we go to the ones trist, many turn to fortune tellers, which are quite Jinsun Song who are known to be accurate. easy to fi nd. You could say that in South Korea, Operations Manager With a new year upon us, Koreans are fl ocking Mudang and fortune tellers are more prominent Kentaro Shimura to these knowers of the future to ask them about Production Manager than psychological consultants or psychiatrists. Rie Miyoshi business, health, family, marital and career mat- In addition, it’s an extension of traditional sha- Engagement Manager ters. Even some politicians visit them to know the manistic beliefs and is part of the culture. And it’s Denisse Rauda result of an election. And this is before the voting Publishing and Media Design Editor not only older people going fortune tellers. In re- Publishing and Media Design Writers has even begun! cent years, more younger folks have begun hav- ChiHon Kim According to recent statistics from joins.com, ing their fortunes told. In line with this change, Shoji Kudaka Takahiro Takiguchi four out of 10 South Korean adults have gone to some fortunetellers are running their stores Layout Designers a fortune teller. Korea’s fortune-telling industry wearing suits instead of traditional clothing. Yukiyo Oda generates an estimated $3.7 billion annually, the Yuko Okazaki Kayoko Shimoda Korea Economic Daily reported. The Korean As- My visit to a fortune teller Multimedia Consultants sociation of the Gyeongsin and the Korean Asso- In 2018, my mother and I went to a fortune tell- Max Genao Doug Johnson ciation of Fortunetellers estimate the number of Brian Jones Jason Lee ing house to ask about our family’s fortunes. Hans Simpson Chae Pang Yi Korean Mudang who provide foresight while be- Because I don’t go often, the creepy ambience Gianni Youn Robert Zuckerman ing possessed by spirits and perform exorcisms of the place wasn’t easy to adapt to. As I entered Graphic Designers and fortunetellers has reached 500,000 nation- Kenichi Ogasawara Yosuke Tsuji the room, I spotted a traditional painting of local wide. This includes non-registered fortunetellers. Sales Support deities. The fortune teller, seated at the low table, Kazumi Hasegawa Hiromi Isa Unlike in the United States, where fortune tell- immediately scattered rice after asking the year Ichiro Katayanagi Yoko Noro ers are often recognized as swindlers out to scam Yusuke Sato Chae Yon Son and time of my birth. Saori Tamanaha Toshie Yoshimizu those desperate to see what is in store for them, “What on earth could she see in the rice?” I they are respected and a part of the everyday said to myself. The fortune teller confi dently told consciousness of the average Korean. me I had luck and would move to a new job in For feedback and inquiries, Why are so many Koreans interested in for- October. For about an hour, my mother asked her contact [email protected] tune telling? Although South Korea is primar- many questions about our family. As soon as I got To place an ad, call DSN 755-2255 Photo courtesy of shaman Ms.Cho ily made up of Buddhists and devout Christians, stripeskorea.com/contact fortune telling continues to thrive as both a form SEE FORTUNE ON PAGE 4 DECEMBER 26, 2019 − JANUARY 8, 2020 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES KOREA 3 4 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION DECEMBER 26, 2019 − JANUARY 8, 2020
FORTUNE:CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 pure luckPure or skill is unknown, luck, or skill? but the fortune teller was right! home that day, I turned over the When the new year comes, calendar and wrote down her my family will go see a fortune predictions so I wouldn’t forget. teller together for fun. But peo- In October, I changed jobs. ple who are about to get mar- My family and I were all sur- ried, move out or start a new prised when I got this job business, take the prophecy offer. It may have been a quite seriously. coincidence, but the fortune The opinion on fortune tell- teller’s prophecy motivated ers may vary from person to me to prepare for the job in- person, but there are those terview and I think it helped who truly believe they are the me a little. Whether it was gateway to a successful year and life. Because of this, many fortune-telling businesses are undergoing certifi cation tests and having their employees get believer in fortune telling or culture. But, you’ll need to bring special training so they can of- a complete skeptic, visiting a a Korean speaker with you. fer professional counseling to traditional fortuneteller is cer- Here’s hoping that your future Photos courtesy of shaman Ms.Cho customers who visit. tainly a great way to experi- is bright! Whether you’re a sincere ence Korea’s deep traditional [email protected] DECEMBER 26, 2019 − JANUARY 8, 2020 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES KOREA 5
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BY CHIHON KIM, in Korean. To top it off, Uber, the U.S. the gate. The app is free to download STRIPES KOREA platform you may be familiar with, and delivery fees for your order vary had to pull out of Korea after being depending on distance and area. You here are going to be times that unable to compete with homegrown can also order from their web plat- going off base to a restaurant apps. or cooking a meal at home feels form if you don’ t have the app down- T But, don’t despair, Shuttle Delivery loaded on your phone. Pay in won, U.S. like too much effort or is too time- is here! Shuttle, a bilingual delivery dollars, using all major credit cards, consuming. In the States there are app, launched in the Itaewon area of Korean debit card, PayPal or Bitcoin. many food delivery options. In Korea, Seoul in 2016. Craving a juicy burger, Delivery service runs from 11 a.m. to if you’re an English speaker, you may zesty wings, or Korean food? Shuttle feel left out of the delivery phone app Delivery recently extended its cover- midnight. craze. age to restaurants outside of Camp Don’t let a busy schedule, or a lan- A quick search through the app Humphreys’ gates. guage barrier, stop you from enjoying store will bring up many food delivery As expected, if you live on base, you the convenience of food delivery. Try apps like Yogiyo, Baedal Minjeok or will have the minor inconvenience of this app next time you’re in a pinch. Baedal Tong – but they are completely having to meet the delivery person at [email protected] Photo courtesy of Shuttle
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Sam’s special menu Photo courtesy of Sam’s sushi Speakin’
Come here, please. Korean E-jjo-geuro oseyo. Did you see that? Bwasseoyo? What time is it? Myeotsieyo? It’s very cold today. Oneul manhi chupneyo. What a beautiful day. Oneul nalssiga jeongmal joh-neyo. It’s a hot day outside. Oneul bakki neomu deowoyo. I’m very hungry. Neomu baegopayo. This is delicious. Sam’s Sushi Igeo jeongmal masissneyo. This is so much fun. Igeo jeongmal jaemi isseoyo. serves it up fresh It’s nice to see you. STORY AND PHOTO BY CHIHON KIM, Bangapseupnida. STRIPES KOREA Are you hungry? itting on the hill of the quiet Baegopayo? corner of Anjeong-ri Vil- Slage near the Camp Hum- What do you want to eat? phreys, Sam’s Sushi could be Baegopayo? Mwo meokgo sipeoyo? easy to miss. However, plenty of people are having no problem Can we go now? fi nding Sam’s as I learned during Gado doelkkayo? a recent lunchtime visit to the crowded restaurant. I’m very tired. The intimate establishment, Neomu Nan neomu pigonhaeyo. which opened in April, is not baegopayo. a typical traditional Japanese This looks like fun! restaurant. Sam’s specializes in Address: 96, Anjeongsunhwan- the food presentation and the Jaemiisseo boyeoyo! Americanized sushi rolls like ro 222beon-gil, Paengseong-eup, rest of the dish were delight- California rolls and offers de- Pyeongtaek-si ful. The creamy crab meat with Operation hour: Mon – Thu 11 a.m. Thank you so much. a slightly savory fl avor, buttery lightful Japanese cuisine with fu- to 10 p.m., Fri – Sat 11 a.m. to 10:30 Gamsahapnida. sion twists. Yeong-bok Baek, an p.m., Sun 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. raw salmon and other ingredi- owner and chef at the restaurant, Phone: 031-691-0160 ents were matched well together. It’s time to go. also runs the Sam’s Sushi branch Price: range moderate If you love spicy food, this Ije gayahal siganieyo. in Palm Springs, Calif. photo of the food on a trial basis in fresh offering from California is Sam’s dining room is clean, Korea. I started to dig in as soon right for you. If you don’t, I rec- – ChiHon Kim, Stripes Korea has a cozy vibe and simple de- as the colorful dish was placed ommend you opt to other items sign, with black being the main in front of me. The taste was a that have no spicy tuna since color. I sat at the sushi bar for little bit different from what I ex- they boast a vast mix of popular single diners and I ordered pected. It was my mistake that I sushi and fusion dishes. Sam’s Special for 14,900won (or The sushi menu is quite exten- about $12.52). The visually stun- didn’t ask what the diced fi sh on top of the rice was before order- sive, featuring American sashimi ning food Baek and his crew platters, chirashi-style entrees serves up that I came across on ing. It was a bit spicy to me as and more specialty rolls than one social media a few weeks ago, led the tuna was thinly coated with can count. Sam’s also has many me this restaurant. sriracha hot sauce. modest non-sushi items, which The staff is friendly, knowl- As an ordinary Korean, I have includes deep-fried pork dump- edgeable, and treat all visi- no problem with moderate spicy tors like family. But I thought I food, but I kept drinking water to lings called Gyoza (4,000 won), must’ve walked into the wrong cool down my mouth. Luckily the baked green mussels (7,500won) restaurant since the server didn’t soft guacamole with rice helped and more. know where I was ordering from. offset the burning sensation. For drinks, they serve soda, After a while, I showed the food Except for that diced spicy beer, wine and several types of photo posted on their Facebook tuna (the spiciness of the srira- sake that go with raw fi sh. They page. cha sauce was knew to me), it also have a kid’s menu which According to the server, the was a great dining experience. includes chicken/beef teriyaki, special menu is from the Califor- The miso soup that came with shrimp tempura, and California nia branch and they posted the the chirashi sushi was tasty, and rolls (4 pieces). Unsure of what to order? Ac- cording to Ali Raze, who man- ages the restaurant, Rainbow, Red Dragon, Philadelphia Ex- periment and Rock and Roll are the restaurant’s most popular California roll selections. But be aware, the spicy tuna goes on top of the Red Dragon and Philadel- phia Experiment. Check out this great little res- taurant that is already packing them in. [email protected] DECEMBER 26, 2019 − JANUARY 8, 2020 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES KOREA 7 even S Korean foods to warm you up this winter HAPS KOREA MAGAZINE Fish Cake, you can enjoy a va- riety of the local treat as a cro- Dwaeji Gukbap he cold weather has re- Mul tteok quette or in its original form. The city’s most popular dish turned to the city which A long, cylindrical soup- Check out Samjin Eomuk at amongst locals and domestic Tmeans that locals look to based rice cake, this Busan Busan Station to get the best in tourists, this pork and rice soup warm hearty comfort foods for specialty is the white colored the city. constantly ranks as one of the the winter. chewy version served in an best dishes in the city. Seomy- From sweet hotteok pan- odaeng soup. Head to the street eon’s Dwaeji-gukbap alley is a cakes to a delicious warm pork vendors in Nampodong to get a good place to start, or head to soup, here are seven Korean Yubu Jumeoni taste of this Busan delicacy. This pocket-shaped fried Dongnae and Oncheonjeong foods to keep you toasty warm tofu stew is cooked in a hot Dwaeji Gukbapk for a taste of the best the city on a cold winter’s day. broth perfect for a winter day. has to offer. Add some Saeu- Busan Eomuk The yubu (fried tofu) is filled deeply-flavored broth, offering jeot (pickled tiny shrimps) and Known in English as Busan with glass noodles and vegeta- a satisfying meal. chopped leek to the soup for a bles and has become known as taste of Busan heaven. one of the signature seasonal dishes in Busan. Seed Hotteok Possibly Busan’s most fa- Danpat Juk mous dessert, the sweet pan- This Busan dish is said to Wandang cake with nuts is a staple on drive evil spirits away, but This eatery in Bumin-dong any trip to Nampodong. The the sweet red bean porridge has been in existence since sweet pancake with cinnamon- is known to warm up locals on 1947 serving wandong, or a Chi- flavored brown sugar is stuffed a cold, winter’s day. Head to nese version of dumpling soup with sunflower seeds and nuts Gukje Market to get a taste of for 6,000 won. This very thin- making its unique savory flavor the sweet dish in the alley dedi- Seed hotteok skinned dumpling is served in a a distinctly Busan trademark. cated to the dish. 8 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION DECEMBER 26, 2019 − JANUARY 8, 2020 Floor Guide
Zooraji Theme Park 9F Alive Aquarium
Luang Street (Food Court) 8F Megabox (Cinema)
Home Collection (Kids) Daegu ma 7F Little Shinsegae Lingerie STORY AND PHOTOS BY CHIHON KIM, City” since the 19 STRIPES KOREA Trampoline Park A massive mal hanks to well-planned roads and railways, the city of this Consumer Ci Daegu is easily accessible from the small towns near- in Korea when it o Tby. Many locals will make the trek to the city with plans Department Store to spend money and return with goods in hand. It’s because of Daegu, shares of this that people have been calling Daegu a “Consumer minal and KTX s Number Street 6F (Young Casual/Sports) Alive Aquarium Electro Mart Bandi & Lunis he only aquarium in Daegu and North What interested me Gyeongsang Province is located on the you can buy bird seed ( T9th fl oor of Daegu Shinsegae Depart- rots fl y right up to you ment Store. interesting experience. Famous Foreign Brands Being located in a shopping mall limits the When I stepped out o 5F amount of space for the aquarium. It’s not as big eyes. I was impressed as parks you’ll fi nd in other countries, but what’s up. One brave meerkat inside will defi nitely satisfy. to snatch my camera w The aquarium features Deagu’s fi rst 2,000-ton water tank hands. It was like bein 4F Women’s Classic and is composed of four zones with different themes. You again. can enjoy the beautiful view of a fi sh tank and over 200 types For me personally, it Handbag of marine life and animals. You can also get a look at the fi sh experience that include in the tank as you cross a twine bridge. The aquarium also ting to see the Korean s offers various shows at the main fi sh tank every couple of After you fi nish loo hours, so don’t forget to check the schedule at the entrance. the mall, I recommend There is also a little play area for kids to enjoy arts and the aquarium, especiall Women’s Contemporary crafts, as well as areas where they can feed otters, prairie children. Or, even if you 3F Shoes dogs, parrots and carp. like me.
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How to get there Car Camp Humphreys → Daegu Shinsegae Department Store ( 2hrs 50min) Osan Air Base→ Daegu Shinsegae Department Store (3hrs)
Train Jije Station (Pyeongtaek) → Dongdaegu Station SRT (express train): 1hrs 20min (29,900 won) (The mall shares its building with Dongdaegu station, so you can’t miss it!)
Subway Departing from other areas in Daegu (Line No.1) → Dongdaegu Station → Exit1 →Shinsegae Mall B1F (There is direct underground access to the Shinsegae Mall B1F from Exit 1)
On-site validated parking also available. Hours: 11 a.m. ‒ 10 p.m. (Aquarium 10:30 a.m. ‒ 10 p.m.) Location: Connected to Dongdaegu Station (Line2) Address: 149, Dongbu-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu all stacked full of fun 990s. within 80 to 90 minutes by express train (SRT) from the Jije ll that presents itself as a shopping mecca in station in Pyeongtaek. Food ity became the 2nd largest department store The massive 9-story shopping mall is more than just shop- opened two years ago. The Daegu Shinsegae ping. The building also has a rooftop aquarium, indoor and e, conveniently located in the eastern region outdoor mini theme parks, as well as an art gallery, concert he mall is also the ultimate foodie’s paradise! The 1st, 8th and 9th fl oors house more than 50 different res- s four of its fl oors with the express bus ter- hall and a movie theater. Here’s a closer look at what you can taurants, while the Food Market is located on the fi rst station (next to it). You can reach the mall fi nd at the giant store. T basement level. Although you can fi nd food stalls throughout mall, you will fi nd the main concentration of restaurants on the 8th fl oor (Luang Street Food Court). Here, you can grab a high- quality meal that won’t break the bank. As the name implies, the entire 8th fl oor is designed to make you feel as if you are the most was the parrot hut where walking along a dimly lit street of Hong Kong in the 1960s. (1,000 won) and watch cute little par- I recommend Dim Dim Sum (Hong Kong restaurant-9F), ur hands. It was quite a unique and Salvatore Cuomo (Italian restaurant-8F) and Tokkijung (Japanese fusion restaurant-8F) if you want to try some- of the parrot hut, I couldn’t believe my thing different. There are also a handful of cafés available to fi nd dozens of meerkats standing for coffee and sweet treats. actually tried The food court (8F) and Zooraji Theme Park (9F) can be a with its small bit pricey compared to some of the building’s other options. ng a little kid BONUS TIP: Take your kids to the outdoor Zooraji Theme Park (9F). Here, you can look down the city and get some t was a great fresh air, plus it’s a great place to have a photo taken. The ed fi nally get- indoor amusement facilities are also child-friendly. spotted seal. Unlike the Luang Street Food Court, the basement (Food oking around Plaza) offers a wide variety of inexpensive foods such as checking out Amorino, Tartorte, Bred ly if you have Show= and Avant- u’re an adult garde. You can also get a taste of the local breads that got their start in Daegu. Here are three must-eats when you visit Deagu: Famille Bridge & Trampoline Park Oksusu-ppang (I highly recom- t 180 meters, Famille Bridge is the longest moving walkway in Korea and it con- mend it among the nects the mall and an annex building which is available on the 5th fl oor. It is three of them!) Aa bit slow, but you can also take in the scenery outside the window and the old Once you taste the photos of Daegu that are on display along the way. whole corn bun, The annex has a bookstore, more clothing stores, and a you can’t stop eat- unique playground called Vaunce Trampoline Park. Because ing it. The bread of the large space and various rides, it is the best place for (1,600 won) is- children to run freely. Kids can jump high and dunk a bas- called “Drug Bun” because it ketball, play dodgeball while bouncing, or just dance away is so addicting. to the loud music. Parents can sit at a table or on a couch and watch their Oksusu-ppang children through the windows outside the park, which costs 15,000 won for an hour or 25,500 won for two hours. SEE MORE FOOD ON PAGE 10 10 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION DECEMBER 26, 2019 − JANUARY 8, 2020
Modern Alley Sweet Red-Bean Bun
Banwoldang Goroke Tantan Noodles Kitchen CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Food
Modern Alley Sweet Red-Bean Bun: It is a sweet red bean bread (2,500 won) almost com- monly fi lled with red bean paste. You can also bite into other types of bread stuffed with white beans, green beans, sesame and chestnut. Banwoldang Goroke: The croquette bun (2,000 won) is a deep- fried bun made by mixing chopped meat, seafood, thin noodles or vegetables with mashed potato. It is shaped like a fl at patty, rolled in wheat fl our, eggs, and breadcrumbs, then deep-fried until brown on the outside. (It can be a little greasy, so I recommend you have it with soda.) Tantan Noodles Kitchen: Tantan noodles is one of the famous dishes you can try on the ground fl oor (B1). Tantan Noodles Kitch- en is a small eatery where you can have a quick meal while sitting on a stool, as chefs prepare dishes in a kitchen in the middle. I tried basic Tantan noodles (8,000 won) which is their signature dish, as well as dumplings. The noodle was served with rice and chopped garlic with fried kimchi. All you have to do is follow the instructions that explain how to enjoy it. Per the instructions, I ate noodles fi rst, then add chopped garlic, fried kimchi and rice at once. The seasonings perfectly spiced it up. You can choose a mildly hot version if you do not enjoy spicy food. (The fried dumplings are salty enough and in soy sauce). If you want to slurp down some tasty, Korean-style Tantan noodles, make sure to check this place out! [email protected] DECEMBER 26, 2019 − JANUARY 8, 2020 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES KOREA 11 12 STRIPES KOREA A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION DECEMBER 26, 2019 − JANUARY 8, 2020
Bucheon Aiins World the Lighting Festival is the biggest - World Nightview Fantasy HAPPENINGS festival of lights in Korea, covering 100 LightingFestival thousand pyeong illuminated by 30,000 lights. The gleaming lights add a festive glow to the garden during the winter OFF BASE season. The main gardens are Hakyung Garden, Hometown House Garden, Bonsai Garden, Moonlight Garden, Sky Path and Garden of Eden, with colorful lights adorning the trees. In the event of inclement weather, lights may be turned off for safety. TRANSPORTATION: F Bus S V L From Sangbong Bus Terminal or Dong DATE: Until Dec. 31 E A S Seoul Bus Terminal take a bus bound LOCATION: Aiins World Busan ChristmasT Ithe street. for Cheongpyeong Bus Terminal. INTRODUCTION: Tree Festival - Take local bus bound for Gunhak and OR, Aiins World, a miniature theme get off at Daehan Dawon Bus Stop. Take bus No. 1330 at Cheongnyangni park, hosts the “World Nightview - Walk approx. 75m to Korea Tea Transfer Center (in front of Lotte Fantasy Lighting Festival.” Located in Culture Park. Department Store). Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, the theme Yulpo Beach Get off at the Cheongpyeong Bus park is easily accessible via public - From Boseong Bus Terminal, walk to Terminal. transportation as Boseong Terminal Bus Stop across From Cheonpyeong Terminal, take a the nearest subway the street. bus bound for The Garden of Morning station is Samsan - Take local bus bound for Gunhak and Calm. Gymnasium (Seoul get off at Yulpo Bus Stop. Subway Subway Line 7), - Walk approx. 255m to Yulpo Beach. Cheongpyeong Station (Gyeonchun making it an ideal HOMEPAGE: www.boseong.go.kr (Korean, Line), Exit 1. destination to visit English, Japanese, Chinese) Go left until you reach the 3-way during the late DATE: Until Jan. 5, 2020 intersection and turn right. evenings, after meal LOCATION: Performance stage in front of Iksan Continue straight toward the time. the main Christmas tree E-World Starlight Festival Cheongpyeong Catholic Church. TRANSPORTATION: INTRODUCTION: Pass by Cheongpyeong Elementary Subway The Busan Christmas Tree Festival, School, turn left, and you will see the Samsan Stadium Busan’s annual winter event, is annually Cheonpyeong Bus Terminal. Station (Seoul held along the streets of Gwangbok-ro in From the terminal, take a bus bound for Subway Line 7), Exit Jung-gu district in Busan. Fabulous LED The Garden of Morning Calm. 4 or 5. lights, concerts, a giant Christmas tree, Alternatively, take the Gapyeong City Walk pass the Korea street performances, and other events Tour Bus. Manhwa Museum and continue walking make the event all the more festive. HOMEPAGE: www.morningcalm.co.kr straight for about 300m to arrive at TRANSPORTATION: (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) Aiins World. Subway Bus Nampo Station (Busan Subway Line 1), Herb Island Light Festival Bus No. 53, 59-1, 558 (Get off at Main Exit 1. Gate of Aiins World Bus Stop.) Walk ahead for about 165m and take a DATE: Until Mar. 1, 2020 HOMEPAGE: www.aiinsworld.com (Korean right at Gudeok-ro. LOCATION: Areas of E-World and 83 only) Take a left at the 2nd alley, continue Tower for about 71m and turn right at the fi rst INTRODUCTION: Animal & Heart Village Light alley. E-World Starlight Festival is held Festival at Ansan Starlight Go straight for 67m until you see the with ten million lights in a large area Village Photo Land Gwangbok-ro area. around E-World and 83 Tower. Hot- Bus air balloons, roses, and mask light Take Bus 8, 15, 17, 26, 27, 30, 41, 58-1, decorations and other events are 61, 70, 71, 103, 113, 126, 134, 139, or available at this carnival-like festival. 1003 and get off at Nampo Station. The events start at night and large DATE: Until Apr. 30, 2020 HOMEPAGE: bctf.kr (Korean only) characteristic trees are decorated LOCATION: Pocheon Herb Island along the 200-meter long Light Road, INTRODUCTION: Boseong Tea Plantation as well as a Umbrella Road, Carnival Herb Island Lighting Fesitval features LightFestival Road, and photo zone by 1,000 lights. a romantic ambience created by Also, 10,000 LED roses cover the splendid lighting displays. It is proposal stairs, creating a romantic comprised of a pink wish tunnel, and special ambience. This festival is sparkling buildings, Santa Village, beloved by young couples as part of a photo zone and other twinkling places night dating course. for visitors to enjoy. DATE: Until Dec. 31 TRANSPORTATION: TRANSPORTATION: LOCATION: Starlight Village Photo Land Subway Bus INTRODUCTION: Duryu Station (Daegu Subway Line 2), Take an express bus to Pocheon Starlight Village Photo Land provides Exit 15. Intercity Bus Terminal. a beautiful and romantic light festival Turn left and walk straight for approx. Take Bus No. 57 bound for Sinbuk all year round in the theme of Annimal 330 m. Oncheon (Sinbuk Hot spring) at the & Heart Villages. The Animal Village Cross the street to E-World. local bus stop outside the bus terminal. is decorated with displays of over 200 DATE: Until Jan. 5, 2020 HOMEPAGE: www.eworld.kr (Korean Get off at Samjeong-ri and go straight animals from owls, cranes and swans LOCATION: Areas of Korea Tea Culture only) on Samcheongol-gil Street to arrive at to elephants, giraffes, lions, pandas and Park Herb Island. more. Set off on a wild safari adventure INTRODUCTION: Lighting Festival at The Garden OR with your family or loved ones to create Boseong Tea Plantation Light Festival of Morning Calm Soyosan Station (Seoul Subway Line 1). special memories. In Heart Village, will light up the green tea fi elds at Take Bus 57, and get off at Samjeong- lovebirds will enjoy the romantic Korea Tea Culture Park and Yulpo ri. atmosphere decorated with hundreds of Beach (Solbat Beach). The Boseong Go straight on Samcheongol-gil Street hearts. Photo themes include a lovely Green Tea Plantation Light Festival, to arrive at Herb Island. wedding and a propose zone. continues its reputation as an enjoyable HOMEPAGE: www.herbisland.co.kr TRANSPORTATION: festival for all ages, that represents the (Korean, English, Chinese) Bus sounthern province. Jungang Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), TRANSPORTATION: Exit 1. Bus Take Bus No. 5601 and get off at Ansan - From Seoul Central City Bus Cheongmundang Entrance Bus Stop. Terminal, take an express bus to The village is across the street approx. Boseong Terminal. DATE: Until Mar. 22, 2020 200m back. Korea Tea Culture Park LOCATION: Main gardens HOMEPAGE: www.ansanstar.net (Korean - From Boseong Bus Terminal, walk to INTRODUCTION: only) Boseong Terminal Bus Stop across Held at the Garden of Morning Calm, DECEMBER 26, 2019 − JANUARY 8, 2020 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES KOREA 13
Homigot Sunrise Festival INTRODUCTION: HOMEPAGE: www.salonduchocolat.kr From the bus stop, go straight for 100m Yeongdong is the largest fruit- (Korean, English) to arrive at the Nonsan Stream and producing center in Korea; it is even Strawberry Field. known as the Holy Land of Fruit, Nonsan Strawberry Festival HOMEPAGE: www.nonsan.go.kr (Korean and during the Yeongdong Dried only) Persimmons Festival, fruit producers and customers alike gather to celebrate Yeongju Korea Seonbi Culture one of the region’s most famous fruits. Festival TRANSPORTATION: Bus Take a bus from Dong Seoul Bus Terminal to Yeongdong. Train DATE: Dec. 31 - Jan. 1, 2020 Take a train from Seoul Station to LOCATION: Homigot Sunrise Square Yeongdong Station. DATE: Feb. 19 - Feb. 23.2020 INTRODUCTION: Taxi LOCATION: Nonsancheon Stream and Homigot Village, the main venue of the Approx. 8 min from Yeongdong Bus Strawberry Field Homigot Sunrise Festival, is located Terminal. INTRODUCTION: on the easternmost point of the Korean Approx. 7 min from Yeongdong Station. Nonsan Strawberry Festival is held Peninsula. Located in the furthest east of HOMEPAGE: www.ydft.kr (Korean, in Nonsan, the largest strawberry the Korean peninsula, Homigot Village English, Japanese, Chinese) production region in Korea. Its rich soil DATE: May. 1 - May. 4, 2020 means ‘a village on a tiger’s tail’ and is and clean water and air give the region LOCATION: Seonbichon Village & Areas of also the location where one can witness a perfect environment for growing Seocheon Stream the fi rst sunrise in Korea. excellent quality strawberries. It has INTRODUCTION: The festival includes local cultural been making its mark as a strawberry The Yeongju Seonbi Culture Festival performances, a New Year celebratory producer for 90 years, including 50 takes place from early to mid May event, fi re show, sunrise concert and of which had full-scale production every year at the Seonbichon Village other diverse performances. Visitors and shipment. The festival here and Korean Seonbi Culture Training may sample free tteokguk, a traditional helps elevate the regional economy Center in Sunheung-myeon, Yeongju- New Year’s Day dish, during the special and also functions to establish better si. Yeongju Seonbi Culture Festival event of ‘Serving tteokguk for 10,000’. communication among cities. Also, promotes Korea’s moral culture through Other events such as kite-fl ying and the festival is thought of as one of idealogy of Seonbi. You will be able to launching hope balloons with wishes the most well-known festivals in restore your personal character with the attached will provide enjoyable Chungcheongnam-do, attracting a lot knowledge of Seonbi’s basic values. moments to refl ect on the previous year Seoul Salon Du Chocolat of domestic and overseas visitors. The TRANSPORTATION: and create new year resolutions. festival takes place in the vicinity of Intercity/Express Bus TRANSPORTATION: Nonsancheon Stream and strawberry From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an From Pohang Intercity Bus Terminal, fi elds, and features various experiential intercity bus bound for Yeongju. take Bus 200 and get off at Guryongpo. programs like strawberry picking, From Gangnam Express Bus Terminal, From Guryongpo, transfer to a bus strawberry cake baking, strawberry jam take an express bus bound for Yeonju. bound for Homigot. making, and other strawberry products Bus HOMEPAGE: phcf.or.kr (Korean only) events. From Yeongju Bus Terminal, take Bus TRANSPORTATION: 53 bound for Sosuseowon Confucian Yeongdong Dried Express/Intercity Bus Academy. Persimmon Festival From Seoul Central City Terminal HOMEPAGE: seonbi.yctf.or.kr (Korean (Honam Line), take a bus to Nonsan. only) DATE: Jan. 10 - Jan. 12, 2020 Bus LOCATION: COEX Hall B From Nonsan Bus Terminal, cross the INTRODUCTION: road. Since its start in France in 1994, Salon Take Bus 515, 516, 601, 602, 701 or 712 du Chocolat has taken place in 20 cities to Daegyodong Bus Stop. in 11 countries. Taking place at COEX, this chocolate expo is a must-attend event for chocolatiers, patissiers, ice cream makers, growers, chocolate- producing countries, manufacturers of raw cocoa, and producers of other chocolate-related products. NOTE: Festival dates and info subject to TRANSPORTATION: change. DATE: Jan. 3 - Jan. 5, 2020 Subway COPYRIGHTS ©KOREA TOURISM LOCATION: Area of Yeongdong Samseong Station (Seoul Subway Line ORGANIZATION. ALL RIGHTS Gymnasium 2), Exit 5 or 6. RESERVED www.visitkorea.or.kr
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BY DAVE ORNAUER, veteran face, Devin Robinson, but are quicker and faster, El- STARS AND STRIPES MVP of the Far East Division liott said. That Scarver, Nall and Published: December 5, 2019 II tournament three years ago Meacham spent much of the sum- who’s back as an assistant with mer in the gym simply makes the Most of our competition is his former E.J. King team. His core that much stronger. going to come in Japan,” younger brother, Dyson, earned “They’re excited to play with he said. “I have confi - “ MVP honors for the defending L.J. again,” Elliott said. “That dence in what we’re doing here. D-II champion Cobras. was a big pickup, adding him Things aren’t going to work so The Robinson name carries back to the roster. It’s making our easily when we’re away from with it some cachet, Cobras head transition that much smoother home. We need that kind of coach Travis Elliott said. and maybe stronger. That all they test.” “Lose one, gain another,” El- do is play basketball together, They’ll get challenges in the liott said, adding that the older their chemistry is that much bet- likes of Kadena, which returns Robinson “really has the respect ter.” four of its fi ve starters, includ- of the guys. He knows our history Perhaps the Cobras’ stron- ing center Blake Dearborn past and present and has lived it gest contender might be Robert and guard Casey Cox. the last three years. He’s a win- D. Edgren, which lost its senior St. Mary’s has ner. He knows how to motivate core but brings in several fresh- opened 7-1 and won and relate to the kids and they men not new to the game who an invitational title in respect him.” have matriculated in Misawa Air Taipei that the school’s From a lineup standpoint, the Base’s Jets club program. been trying to win for Cobras also welcome back an- Both Osan and Daegu in Ko- 50 years. Last year’s other Far East winner, D-II cross rea are in full rebuild mode. And D-I runner-up, Nile C. Kinnick, country champion L.J. Scarver. Zama welcomes its third coach Junior only returns one starter from last He left basketball as the Co- in four seasons, William Guion, a Collin year. bras’ second-leading scorer at Navy seaman at Naval Air Facil- Metcalf St. Mary’s welcomes Kris the middle of last season to focus ity Atsugi. has the [email protected] burden of Thiesen as its new coach, while on track and fi eld, but returns Twitter: @daveornauer becoming the Saleem Malik takes over at along with their core guards, ju- third sibling in Kubasaki, its fi rst new coach in nior James Meacham and senior his family to fi ll Jalen Nall. the shoes of 12 years, replacing Jon Fick, who the pillar in the steps aside with fi ve D-I titles. The Cobras don’t have the center of it all. Among new coaches is one height they had a season ago, In Collin’s case, fi lling the shoes of three-time Far East MVP Quintin Metcalf, now on the roster at St. Bonaventure (N.Y.). Photo by Lily Austinson, Zama has become Special to Stripes the leader of the pack
STORY AND PHOTO BY year’s runner-up, chasing. Junior American School In Japan Kan- adding that the DAVE ORNAUER, Bethani Newbold returns at point to Classic in mid-January, Eagles were STARS AND STRIPES guard, but the Warriors must while Rice said she antici- “fortunate” to Published: December 5, 2019 make do without middle force pates playing in Friday’s beat host Tai- Dai’Ja Turner, who left for the opener at Kubasaki. pei American CAMP ZAMA – What a differ- States. “I want to believe it in the tourna- ence that fi rst championship when I see it,” Cooper ment. season has made for Zama’s girls New to coaching in D-II are ornauer.dave@ basketball team. Valuable Player Chloe Sterling, Michael Paul at Osan and McK- said of Simms, adding that stripes.com Just seven players tried out for a sophomore guard, and senior inzy Best at E.J. King. New to the Panthers were already center Jessica Atkinson. Some the Division I coaching ranks is strong without them, Twitter: last year’s varsity, which went on @daveornauer to capture the fi rst DODEA-Ja- of the new Trojans “have never Joseph White, who takes over at thanks to transfers and pan and Far East Division II tour- played before, but they’re doing Nile C. Kinnick. adding freshmen and nament titles in school history. pretty good,” Smith said. Hoping to take the fi nal step sophomores who are Those numbers increased to Another difference, Sterling toward that Far East Division I not new to basketball. 12 in November, just after the noted, is that Zama carries the title that’s eluded it the last three “We’re 13 deep, strong Trojans girls completed a school- bull’s-eye that defending cham- years since winning the 2016 ti- top to bottom.” fi rst trifecta of Division II titles. pions tend to bear. tle, Kadena though it would open Kadena’s main They also won girls soccer last “We know we have people the season without two of its key challenge the last May and girls volleyball last watching us, but we’re ready,” starters, including two-time All- three years has come month. Sterling said. “We have a new Far East guard Atiria Simms. in the Far East D-I “Now that the other sports are team, but we’re progressing, But Simms got medical clear- tournament against winning, there’s more interest” starting out really well.” ance to practice despite a knee- three-time defending in coming out to play for Trojans Despite the Trojans’ recent ligament issue, and senior for- champion American School teams, said senior guard Kirari success, coach Daisy Whitaker- ward Lydia Rice also returned Bangkok. Smith, one of seven returning Hayes says she’s not wanting to to practice after recovering from The Eagles lost three-time Trojans and one of three All-Far look too far ahead or take any- foot stress fractures. MVP Shanique Lucas – the East starters. thing for granted. “I didn’t even understand coach’s daughter – to Division “When I was a freshman, there “I don’t like to make predic- what he said; it seemed frozen III Union (Tenn.), and fi nally lost wasn’t much interest in basket- tions; things change,” she said. in time,” Simms said of when an in-season game for the fi rst ball (because) Zama had never “We’ll need good defense, small she was told by her doctor that time since 2017, losing a pool won Far East before,” Smith things like rebounding, boxing she was cleared to work out. “He game in an invitational tourna- said, adding that the atmosphere out, getting second opportunities said you can play basketball. It’s ment in Taipei, which ASB went around school, in practices, is on offense and putting every- crazy. We’re just going to see how on to win. much different. “I’m so excited thing we do in practice together.” it goes.” “The girls are fi nding their Reigning Far East Division II for this season.” Still, the Trojans enter the Panthers coach Johnny Coo- way and adapting to games with- Tournament Most Valuable Player Chloe Joining Smith, a shooting season as the D-II team to beat, per said he’s anticipating having out her and adapting to new Sterling, a sophomore, is back at point guard, is reigning D-II Most with the likes of Daegu, last Simms up to full speed by the roles,” the elder Lucas said, guard for defending champion Zama. DECEMBER, 2019 HealthKOREAy Living Guide STRIPES KOREA 7
Osan turns back the clock by fi lling out the lineup
BY DAVE ORNAUER, wrestlers a year ago and this “Recruiting has really made former Edgren 122-pounder Sa- in every weight,” Nation said STARS AND STRIPES season coach Andrew Grant the difference,” Grant said, mantha Hendrickson; and Ra- of a mostly junior and senior Published: December 5, 2019 says there have been as many adding that he and his core of mil Celones, a 148-58-pounder lineup including 2019 Far East as 26 wrestlers in the school returning wrestlers talk- who moved in from Yokota over champions Jaylan Mayers and here were just two wres- cafeteria, where the team prac- ed with anybody who the summer. Haydn Peterson. “With our tlers in the Osan prac- tices. looked like they might “It’s defi nitely different. A lineup, we may be able to win tice room two years ago, T The last time the Cougars contribute. “Those who lot bigger than Edgren,” Hen- it.” setting off concerns about an had that many in the room have experience only drickson said. “The more peo- “He brings a lot to the table. “empty room syndrome” at was in 2000, by coinci- had positive things to ple we can get to fi ll weights, He’s a really great kid,” coach some of the smaller programs dence the last time Osan say” about the program, the more we can get people to a Brent Cook said of Nation, who in Korea. won the title in the Ko- Grant said. good level.” along with Peterson, Mayers That appeared to be fol- rea league. “We also got some help The returners and new faces and returners Colin Lundberg lowing a trend of lower So what has from the football team” give Osan the possibility of fi ll- and Victor Saveedra serves as a numbers each season. changed over the last which won the Far East Di- ing every weight class during coach on the mat. But the Cou- few years? vision II title in 2018 and fell every in-season competition “They’re running on auto pi- gars had six just short of returning to the in Korea, and also at Far East, lot; it’s like having fi ve coaches D-II fi nal last month. which the Cougars will host in the room,” Cook said. “We made it a point to go again after it was held at Nile Staying healthy will be key, recruit (from the football C. Kinnick the last two years. Cook said. Not just mat health ranks) and tell them (wres- First comes the business but keeping up the grades and tling) would be benefi cial to of chasing that ever-elusive discipline. “It’s getting there,” both us and the football team,” league title. And Inthavixay he said. Grant said. says part of his recruiting pitch One issue facing Tokyo-area Add to that an infl ux of has been just that. wrestling programs is the refer- three transfers from other “I’m making them aware, ee contact that covers the Kan- schools, no fewer than four doing what I can to motivate to Plain Association of Second- girls on the mat – including one them,” he said. ary Schools has expired, and no transfer from Rob- While Osan’s three-time Far new contract signing appears to ert D. Edgren East champion Kojiro Van- be in sight, DODEA-Pacifi c of- – and as many Hoose has moved on, a state fi cials and international school as eight mid- champion from Florida has coaches said. dle school- moved to Okinawa and occu- No matches or tournaments ers, and the pies a prominent spot in Kuba- have been canceled, but alter- room can saki’s lineup at 180 pounds. native sites are being sought. sometimes Colin Nation, late of Tampa DODEA-Japan schools wrestle get crowded, Prep, says the wrestling differs this Saturday at Matthew C. Grant said. in terms of competitive level Perry and next at Edgren, of- “Everyone’s into it,” said between Florida and the Pacif- fi cials said; both schools have returning Far East 158-pound ic, but what he sees in the Drag- referees under contract, DO- champion Marcus Inthavixay. ons’ lineup gives him hope. DEA-Pacifi c athletics coordina- “There’s a lot of enthusiasm “There’s a good wrestler tor Tom McKinney said. for the sport. There’s a lot more Beyond that, the schedule talent than last year. I know is in fl ux, with the big regular- they want to do better.” season enchilada, the “Beast Inthavixay and the Cougars of the Far East” scheduled for are augmented this season by January 25, now in a “state of 148-pounder Donald “Toy” limbo,” according to Kinnick Osan’s Toy Williams, a transfer from Seoul Williams, late of Seoul Ameri- assistant coach and “Beast” or- American, works out can which closed in June; ganizer Dan Joley. A new site is with volunteer assistant being considered. Bradleigh McCollum, a recent arrival from Misawa [email protected] Air Base. Photos by Jessica Twitter: @daveornauer Mccollum, Special to Stripes
Samanthan Hendrickson transferred to Osan from Robert D. Edgren, where she wrestled as a freshman a year ago. 8 STRIPES KOREA HealthyKOREA Living Guide DECEMBER, 2019