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Korea Ranks 18th in American Tourism Report

» by GI Korea November 10th, 2007 at 5:24 pm » Comments (12)

I was surprised at first when I first read this report that Korea ranks as the 18th most visited nation by evil Yankee imperialists American tourists. Then I began ...more »

Places in Korea: Daeseong-dong Freedom Village

» by GI Korea October 26th, 2007 at 5:53 am » Comments (2)

Here is an interesting documentary about Daeseong-dong village which lies on the South Korean side of the Demilitarized Zone: You will have to click on the link and visit the YouTube ...more »

Places in Korea: Gwangneung and King Sejo

» by GI Korea October 15th, 2007 at 5:49 am » Comments (2)

If you live in the Seoul area and our looking for some place to view the changing leaves this fall and experience a little Korean history I highly recommend ...more »

Places in Korea: Cheonggyecheon Stream

» by GI Korea October 5th, 2007 at 12:58 am » Comments (8)

The Cheonggyecheon Stream in downtown Seoul was a controversial project when it was first proposed, but I would think just about everyone would have to agree it is now a ...more »

People Who Mattered in Korea: Samyeong-daesa

» by GI Korea September 11th, 2007 at 11:03 am » Comments (5)

Entrance to Geonbong Temple Geonbongsa is a little known, but historically significant Buddhist Temple in Korea. Geonbongsa is located in the foothills of North Korea's famous Kumgangsan Mountain that stretches ...more »

Things to Do in Korea: Nakseonjae & the Secret Garden

» by GI Korea August 24th, 2007 at 10:59 am » Comments (3)

Note: This is part two of a two part series. Part one can be read here. The tour of Changdeokgung Palace had so far covered the entrance gate, the royal ...more »

Things to Do in Korea: Changdeokgung Palace

» by GI Korea August 23rd, 2007 at 8:25 am » Comments (6)

Seoul has a handful of palace complexes that are all a bit different, have played an important part in Korean history, and are definitely worth checking out. However, out of ...more »

Things to Do In Korea: Bukhan Mountain National Park

» by GI Korea July 20th, 2007 at 9:13 am » Comments (3)

Seoul is a city that is literally surrounded by mountains that provide many great outdoor opportunities for those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of modern, urbanized Korea. ...more »

Are You Body Gay?

» by GI Korea June 14th, 2007 at 9:24 am » Comments (4)

Here is something I saw on the streets of Seoul the other day: This name brand might be successful in San Francisco. more »

Mr. Pizza

» by GI Korea June 11th, 2007 at 11:09 am » Comments (22)

  My wife and I were walking through Jogno earlier this week and decided to have lunch at Mr. Pizza.  I have seen the Mr. Pizzas around Seoul before, but I have never ...more »

Arrival in Korea

» by GI Korea June 10th, 2007 at 5:35 am » Comments (11)

I arrived in Korea earlier this week and as usual things ran smoothly at Incheon International Airport.  My wife and I made it through customs in no time and then we proceeded to ...more »

Things to Do in Korea: Surak Mountain Streams

» by GI Korea June 6th, 2007 at 8:40 am » Comments (9)

For soldiers stationed on Camp Stanley in Uijongbu, Suraksan is the mountain they see towering over their camp every day and that is about it.  However, this mountain is actually ...more »
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