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  • Culture & Community,  December in South Korea,  Fun & Entertainment,  Holidays In Korea,  Indoor Activities,  Kids and Family,  Outdoor Activities,  SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter

    3 New Year(s) Options in Pyeongtaek

    December 27, 2018 /

    Just like Christmas and all the other holidays, New Years is celebrated a little differently in Pyeongtaek than what you might be used to. Whereas you might stay up until midnight to celebrate the New Year, in South Korea it’s all about waking up early (or staying up all night) and welcoming in the sunrise on the first day of the year. 1. Pyeongtaek Lake Sunrise Celebration (2019 평택호 해맞이 행사) If you would like to join a local cultural experience that isn’t promoted to foreigners at all, this is…

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    Hiking Next to Pyeongtaek Lake

    November 24, 2015 /

    About Hiking at Pyeongtaek Lake The most popular trailhead for the Pyeongtaek Lake hike (Also Known as Ma an Mountain Hike) offers a nice area for marking and cleaning your shoes.     Recently our lives have calmed down and we have more time to explore. Our first lazy Sunday found us wandering through the woods in one of the pretties hike in the area. It’s also a great area for walking your puppies. Not a lot of people, but plenty with little puppies of their own. (As always, remember…

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