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SEOUL — Andres Torres was out for an early morning bike ride when he spotted two South Korean men perched danger-ously on the tall barriers lining the Mapo Bridge in Seoul.

Torres, who works for the Defense Intelligence Agency on Yongsan Garrison, couldn’t remember the local emergency number (119) and doesn’t speak much Korean but felt he had to do something to keep them from jumping.

“I was just telling them, ‘This is not a good idea. You don’t want to do this. It’s a beautiful day outside,’” he said, describing the May 21 incident.

crews that responded to a call at 5:48 a.m. May 21 found two South Korean men on the bridge barrier, then turned them over to police. He couldn’t provide more details.

The episode took about 15 minutes, Tor-res said.

“It happened in a blink of an eye, but I felt like I was up there forever,” he said. “They could have come down of their own accord. They might not have understood me, but it felt good to try to help some-one.”

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by and waved at the closed-circuit TV cameras on the bridge to try to get somebody’s atten-tion.

A rescue dive boat eventually appeared on the Han River be-low.

“Then finally I noticed that the traf-fic stopped on the bridge com-ing my direction, then the fire trucks came out and stopped. They rushed to him and grabbed him. They got him off the top,” Torres said.

Torres said one of the fire-fighters thanked him in English. He snapped a photo of the scene before riding vaway.

An officer at the Young-deungpo fire station said rescue

“I just rambled, but at least I got their attention for a little bit.”

The city installed 8.5-foot-high, curved barriers along the bridge in 2016 to keep people from trying to jump as it had become a popular spot for sui-cide attempts. But the men had managed to climb on top.

Torres, 34, of Mount Pleas-ant, S.C., said he also showed them a photo of his daughter that he has on his phone as a way of showing them “there’s a lot more to live for.”

One of the men took notice and climbed down, stumbling and hit-ting his head, but the second man re-mained on the fence, he said.

Torres tried to flag down an emergency vehicle that drove

BY KIM GAMEL,STARS AND STRIPES

Published: May 27, 2020

USFK worker helps thwartsuicide attempts on bridge

Mapo Bridge crosses the Han River in Seoul. Photo by Alexey Komarov, Wikimedia Commons

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Inclement weather can rain on anyone’s parade, includ-ing flying operations, physi-

cal training and more. The 8th Operations Support Squadron weather flight monitors the sky to keep the Wolf Pack looking on the bright side at Kunsan Air Base.

The 8th OSS weather flight consists of 11 personnel across two sections to support rough-ly 2,500 Wolf Pack members. The weather operations section works directly with the 35th and 80th Fighter Squadrons, provid-ing weather updates for flying operations. The airfield opera-tions section provides weather updates for the rest of the base and fields phone calls from vari-ous base agencies.

“Our primary mission is to support the flying mission first and foremost,” said Tech. Sgt. Phillip Mathews, 8th OSS weath-er operations NCO in charge. “In the weather operations section, we provide pilots a weather brief before each mission and contin-ue to monitor and give updates if needed.”

In addition, mission forecasts are prepared hours prior to

takeoff for pilots. These forecasts are normally briefed in person by a weather flight Airman em-bedded in each fighter squadron.

“We brief over the phone right now due to COVID-19 to limit our footprint but once things return to normal operations, we’ll em-bed once again,” said Mathews. “Having embedded Airmen al-lows pilots to bring any questions or concerns directly to us, face-to-face at a moment’s notice.”

Pilots depend on accurate and detailed weather forecasts to complete their flying operations.

“Our mission forecast is tailored to the pilots,” said Mathews. “We have to be a lot more specific than your regular news weatherman. Pilots need to know the exact level of turbu-lence, level of cloud heights for takeoff and landing, and more.”

He added, “Weather can change the types of tools or mu-nitions needed to complete a mission. If the aircraft are car-rying the wrong weapon for the wrong weather, they are not go-ing to be as successful.”

The airfield operations part of the flight provides a more gener-alized forecast for the rest of the Wolf Pack.

“We issue any weather watch-es, warnings or advisories,” said Senior Airman Houston

Jorgensen, 8th OSS weather forecaster. “We also field phone calls from agencies across the base. We are a tool for anyone to use if they require weather infor-mation.”

Agencies such as the 8th Force Support Squadron fitness assess-ment center requires weather updates to conduct physical training tests while the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight must un-derstand certain weather param-eters to conduct controlled deto-nations. The 8th OSS air traffic control tower is also provided with weather updates constantly so they can communicate mo-ment-to-moment updates with pilots as they take off and land.

“Weather drives what you can accomplish,” said Mathews. “Sun Tzu had a famous quote, ‘know the enemy, know yourself; your victory will never be endan-gered. Know the ground, know the weather; your victory will then be total.’ I think that sums up our career field.”

Their career field also extends to supporting Army personnel.

“There are no Army forecast-ers,” said Mathews. “We have some Airmen who came from Army assignments and others who are going on to Army as-signments from here. Our career

field offers a lot of different op-portunities and different direc-tions we can take.”

Weather flight Airmen go through one of the longest tech-nical trainings in the Air Force. The training is conducted over 146 duty days at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. While there, they will learn how to write forecasts, the different lay-ers in the atmosphere and even the sun and solar storms.

“During technical training, they are basically cramming in a four-year meteorology degree minus the advanced math,” said Mathews. “I’ve been doing this for 11 years and I’m still learn-ing, seeing things I’ve never seen before. You don’t ever master forecasting weather because it’s so fluid.”

Weather forecasting is so fluid

that it changes from base to base and region to region.

“Weather can be affected by the terrain, so each location has its own localized effects, experi-ence is key in pattern recogni-tion and writing forecasts,” said Jorgensen. “My biggest chal-lenge was learning how weather at Kunsan is vastly different and doesn’t look anything like the weather in Texas.”

Even with experience and pat-tern recognition, weather fore-casting is not an exact science.

“Weather is not black and white. ‘A’ plus ‘B’ doesn’t always equal ‘C’ for us,” said Mathews. “I like to think we are correct 90 percent of the time, but we are occasionally going to be wrong no matter what and that’s frus-trating.”

STORY AND PHOTO BYSTAFF SGT. ANTHONY HETLAGE,

8TH FIGHTER WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS

‘Weather drives what you can accomplish’

Senior Airman Houston Jorgensen hard at work.


CAMP WALKER – Leaders at U.S. Army Garrison Daegu on May 14 recognized numerous volunteers for their countless hours of service over the past year in support of U.S. Forces Korea’s Area IV.

Among the honorees, Pfc. Bless Pantlitz, a member of the 563rd Medical Logistics Company, was named the 2019 USAG-Daegu Active Duty Ser-vice Member Volunteer of the Year, while Rachael Welde was recognized as the overall Area IV and USAG-Daegu Volunteer of the Year.

Both are assigned to/affiliat-ed with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea (US-AMMC-K), a direct reporting unit to Army Medical Logistics Command, headquartered at Fort Detrick, Maryland.

Welde also received the President’s Volunteer Service Award, one of many commen-dations handed out by USAG-Daegu Commander Col. Ed Ballanco and Command Sgt. Maj. Alan Cline during a cer-emony at Camp Walker’s Ever-green Club.

“We’re very proud of these two ladies who have gone above and beyond to serve our soldiers, family members and

Among numerous other vol-unteer activities, Pantlitz also has played a vital role in en-suring a smooth organization day for USAMMC-K, accord-ing to her nomination.

“Without PV2 Pantlitz’s

dedication, drive and organi-zation … the unit would not be as strong and cohesive,” said 2nd Lt. Julie Sperry, who nominated Pantlitz. “She takes great pride in volunteering her time and energy to ensure the Soldiers in the unit have some-thing to look forward to and to increase unit morale.”

Nominated by USAMMC-K Sgt. Maj. Danyell Walters, Rachael Welde “is involved in almost every aspect” of the USAG-Daegu community, “selflessly serving our youth, soldiers and family members.”

Described as “passionate” and “completely selfless,” she serves as president of the Dae-gu Elementary School Adviso-ry Committee, leading several educational initiatives, as well as other activities that support soldiers and their families.

“When people see Rachael walk into a room, they’re im-mediately affected by her positive presence and com-passion,” Walters said. “They know when she’s there, she’s ready to serve in any capac-ity required to improve the services, performance and readiness of the function. Her personal influence is felt by so many.”

president for the Unit Morale Planning Committee and al-ternate unit representative for Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers (BOSS), has organized fundraising and morale events, helping to raise over $3,400.

civilians in the Daegu commu-nity,” said Lt. Col. Marc Welde, Rachael’s husband and com-mander of USAMMC-K, a ten-ant command within USAG-Daegu.

Pantlitz, who serves as

BY C.J. LOVELACE,8TH ARMY

Daegu soldier, spouse lauded for volunteering

Pfc. Bless Pantlitz, center left, and Rachael Welde, center right, are pictured with USAG-Daegu Commander Col. Ed Ballanco and Command Sgt. Maj. Alan Cline. Photo courtesy Lt. Col. Marc Welde

Korean orphan adopted, 1958


75 Celebrating

years Admiring a new addition to their family - six-month-old Susan Marie Young - are Sgt. and Mrs. Young and their five sons. The brothers are (clockwise from top) Henry, Richard, John, Philip, and Donald. Young brought the infant, a Korean orphan whom the family has adopted, to Tokyo from Seoul Tuesday. Photo by Lee Pearlman

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A s travelers are still wary about visiting sites with many people, a new trend in “no contact healing”

tourism has started to pop up around the peninsula.

Sacheon, in South Gyeongsang province, has some great destinations for those looking to avoid crowds and seek pleasure for

a great day trip while maintaining social distance.

Here are four recommended sites to see on your next visit.

Bito Island – Cool sea breezes and spectacular views await with endless tidal flats providing the backdrop to the island.

The local Bito National Leisure Camp-site has also recently reopened.

Sacheon Coastal Road – The coastal roads into Sacheon offer splendid views of Hallyeohaesang National Park, with small islands dotting the indigo blue sea as a backdrop.

In the evening, enjoy Sancheonpo Bridge’s beautiful view, which was re-cently voted one of the top 100 night views in South Korea.

Haeyang Pension – Spend a night in one of the region’s unique marine

pensions, as the sounds of fish, nature, and water surround you relieving your daily stress.

Samcheonpo Coastal Trail – Enjoy

a coastal drive where five bridges con-nect Sacheon with Namhae and en-joy the beautiful coastline of forests and rock formations around Namildae Beach.

Busan to Sacheon is about a 108-kilo-meter journey by car and is a roughly two-hour bus ride from the Busan Seo-bu Intercity Bus Terminal in Sasang.

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Four places to go in Sacheon for a healing day trip

Bito Island

Sacheon CitySacheon Coastal Road/Sacheon City

V isitors looking for a bit of history, a bit of culture and a lot of art will find Daegu has all these lit-

erally on the wall. Located in the middle of Korea’s southeastern region, murals of Daegu and its heritage are recalling memories of the past that were long for-gotten. You’ll find these paintings created by local artists in the narrow alleys of the city. Here, you will also find a colonial-era building left untouched by the boom of de-velopment with a unique style of architec-ture and delicious coffee. The traditional market, which is deep-rooted in the city’s history, is still a popular shopping area for residents. Get better acquainted with Daegu’s history and attractions through the ward office’s many day trip tours. Don’t have time for a tour? Check out the list below for must-see places during your visit to [email protected]

STORY AND PHOTOS BY CHIHON KIM,STRIPES KOREA

Daegu: City’s art, food, musica blast from the past

On the Kim Kwang-seok road, located next to the Sincheon River that flows across east-ern Daegu, popular folk songs from the 1980s and 1990s of Korea are streamed through speakers that are fixed along the seemingly-end-less wall, creating an

old-timey mood for the alley. The street is named after the late

Kim Kwang-seok, a South Korean folk

singer and one of Dae-gu’s famous sons. Kim’s lyrics and other

works commemorating his legacy fill the 350-meter-long walls of the road.

On this road you’ll also find the Bangcheng Market and you will notice a small con-

cert hall where emerging art-ists perform as you walk past the murals. This small outdoor music venue is a great place to catch a break and some good tunes. Also, don’t forget to take some time to explore the many hip coffee shops and

unique souvenir stores scattered around the area. Why not try on some 70s-era Korean school uni-forms (7,000KRW), recalling the nostalgia of old Korea, and take a black-and-white photo with your friends?

The alley will transport you back to the 1980s and 1990s and there is even a “slow mail-box.” Write a letter to yourself or your loved ones and drop it in the box. Expect to receive your letter in a year as a way to meet the person you were a year

ago. A faded public phone from a bygone era still lets you make calls, so give it a try and leave someone a lovely message. At the end of the street sits “KIM KwangSeok Story House,” a cozy venue decorated like

the house Kim lived in where you can listen to his songs.

Although his songs are in Korean, Kim’s voice is appealing and his contemplative lyrics on social and political issues were extremely popular in the country. Though you may not understand the lyrics, Kim’s work might still

manage to draw you in. By the way, the street is a great place for a date night or family stroll.

ADDRESS: 2232-25, Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu

n TRAINJije Station (Pyeongtaek) → Dongdaegu station - SRT (ex-press train): 1hrs 20m (29,900 won) → Take a taxi (15min / 6000KRW)

n SUBWAY - LINE2: Kyungdae-hosp station Exit 3 (5min on foot) Walk down to Bangcheon Market - LINE3: Daebonggyo station Exit 4 (7min on foot)

Bangcheon Noodles, located be-tween Kim Kwang Seok road and Bangcheon market, is a restaurant specializing in noodles and Korean pancakes. Unlike the hip graffiti out-side the restaurant, the cooks are all about tradition and make their noo-dles with gardenia seed, a traditional

Korean ingredient. For a few more won, try their signature menu, which means your noodles are topped with a rolled egg omelet, seaweed and herbs (5,000 KRW). They also serve a deli-cious and pretty tri-colored Korean pancake (7,000 won) which pairs well with makgeolli, a Korean sparkling rice wine (3500KRW). The Gaon-milmyon restaurant across the street is also a good option for wheat noodles.

Kim Kwang-seok road

Bangcheon noodle


V isitors looking for a bit of history, a bit of culture and a lot of art will find Daegu has all these lit-

erally on the wall. Located in the middle of Korea’s southeastern region, murals of Daegu and its heritage are recalling memories of the past that were long for-gotten. You’ll find these paintings created by local artists in the narrow alleys of the city. Here, you will also find a colonial-era building left untouched by the boom of de-velopment with a unique style of architec-ture and delicious coffee. The traditional market, which is deep-rooted in the city’s history, is still a popular shopping area for residents. Get better acquainted with Daegu’s history and attractions through the ward office’s many day trip tours. Don’t have time for a tour? Check out the list below for must-see places during your visit to [email protected]


City’s art, food, musica blast from the past

during the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592, but stayed behind, became a naturalized Korean and made his liv-ing planting mulberry trees. This area is rich in history and art, mak-ing it a draw for tourists and artists alike. Throughout the years, this has been home to many artists, includ-ing poet Lee Sang-hwa, painter Lee In-sung and novelist Hyun Jin-gun. This is also a great place to venture past the mural streets in search of the old Daegu’s hidden gems.

ADDRESS: 50,Gukchaebosang-ro 102 gil, Jung-gu, Daegu(the whole district)

n SUBWAY LINE1,2: Banwoldang station Exit 15~18,

walk to the back alley of the HYUNDAI shopping mall.

URL: http://www.jung.daegu.kr/new/eng-lish/pages/tour/page.html?mc=5032

Visitors can take a Daegu Alleyway Tour that shows live modern cultural heritage with the guidance of a cultural specialist. • Every Saturday (5 Courses) 10 a.m.-noon • Every third Thursday (Foodie Tour) 10 a.m.-noon • Every third Friday (Night View Tour) 7-9 p.m

Behind the Hyundai Department Store in the middle of Daegu, you’ll find the Yeongnam-daero, one of nine major roads that connect Busan and Seoul. The road, which dates to the Jo-seon Dynasty of 1392-1887, was once a major artery for transport. Scholars from the Yeongnam region seeking to become government officials also once used this road for their 30-day commute to Seoul on foot to take the civil service exam.

Today, the Yeongnam-daero is only a fraction of the “big road” its name suggests. Murals in this valley de-pict the most important moments of a scholar’s trip — the sendoff to Seoul and the triumphant return after he passed the exam. Other murals por-tray locals’ everyday life, and the skill of the artists give the paintings an almost 3D-like effect. The road here isn’t very crowded, so feel free to take your time and enjoy the artwork. Af-ter, history buffs will want to head to-wards Mulberry Street.

Named after the famous trees that were said to once grace this area, Mul-berry Street now only has the murals illustrating what it once looked like. The area was once home to General Du Sa-Chong of the Ming Dynasty. The general was dispatched to Joseon

Yeongnam daero & Mulberry Street (Du Sa-chung)

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The Seomun Market, on Daegu’s west side, is the city’s largest night market, stretching 350 meters and featuring over 80 kiosks sell-ing a variety of food and goods.

Finding the market is easy as its bright lights and big crowds are difficult to miss. A hot spot for people-watching and enter-tainment, the market is known for its many fabric and textile shops. According to the market website, it also serves as a start-up incubator, helping to create a sort of old-meets-new atmosphere while young entre-preneurs try their hand at business.

Visitors to the market can sample a vari-ety of street foods from different countries. Many of the market regulars know to line up early in front of their favorite stalls. Some do it even before the grill is heated! A variety of dishes ranging from Korean, Japanese,

In the early 1900s, Daegu’s fortified wall was destroyed, opening more real estate so Japanese businesses could ex-pand what was once one of Dae-gu’s largest commercial d i s t r i c t s . In the late 1940s, after i n d e p e n -dence, the area became s o m e w h a t of a tattered place with merchants selling tools and equip-ment, in-c l u d i n g those from the U.S. m i l i t a r y . During this time, most of the movie theaters and department stores with Japanese architecture from the bygone era also began to disappear.

Today, Booksungno is breed-ing new blood as the area’s in-expensive rent and interesting architecture are drawing young artists and new businesses in alongside the old tool shops. Café Samduk Sanghoe and Mix Café are two of these newcom-ers. Café Samduk Sanghoe is temporarily closed due to the virus.

Down the street, don’t let Mix Café’s dingy exterior discour-age you from stepping inside. This café has two buildings, one from the 1950s and the annex building built in 1910. Aside from offering a spacious, com-fortable spread, the 50s-style décor of the main building and the contrasting Japa-nese décor of the annex, make it a great place to hang out and explore. While you’re in the main building,

Chinese and Western cuisines tickle people’s palates at Seomun. No matter how picky you are, you’re sure to find something delicious here (from 2500~6000 KRW).

Among some of the treats you can get at the market, Tang Ho-lu, or sugar syrup-coated strawberries, are a popular sweet. Also, while you’re here, try the “Yachae-ttungttaeng-samgyeopsal-mari,” a popular grilled vegetable and pork belly Korean dish (2,500KRW) you’re guaranteed to have to wait in line for.

As you make your way deeper into the market, you’ll find a performance stage which often features some type of musician or musical act. There is also a tent where you can sit and eat away from the chilly weath-er. Many of the shops change frequently, so there’s always something new to see. If you are visiting Daegu, Seomun Night Market is a place you definitely should not miss.

ADDRESS: 45, Keunjang-ro 26-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

n SUBWAY - LINE3: Seomun market station Exit 2 or 3 (short

walk from exits 2 and 3 of Seomun Market Station)OPERATING HOURS:* For the summer season, Every day, Sunday: 7-11:30 p.m., Friday, Saturday: 7 p.m.-midnight* For the winter season, Weekday, Sunday: 7-10:30 p.m., Friday, Saturday: 7-11:30 p.m.URL: http://www.nightseomun.com/html/lang/index_eng.php

check out the view of their wine cellar housed inside the build-ing’s former basement air-raid shelter. The coffee at both cafes isn’t great, but their atmosphere

makes them worth a visit.

W h i l e Buksungno may still be a tool alley during the day, at night watch the area convert into a bulgo-g i - l o v e r ’ s p a r a d i s e . Bulgogi fans will want to stop by as this is a lo-cal favorite for grabbing cheap bulgo-gi, udon and

a soju (8500 KRW + 3500 KRW for soju). Gentrification pushed the bulgogi wagons out, but the area is still a popular place to drink and eat like a Daegu lo-cal.

ADDRESS: 70, Bukseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu

n SUBWAY LINE1 Daegu station Exit 2. Walk

down to the NH bank after crossing the crosswalk, and then cross to the opposite side and walk along the street.

URL: http://www.jung.daegu.kr/new/ english/pages/tour/page.

html?mc=5032

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Seomun night market

Cafe Samduk Sanghoe /Mix cafe Booksungno /Buksungno Bulgogi street

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Dongseongno Sparka new Daegu hot spot


W hen you think of Dae-gu, what would you say is its landmark?

Born and raised in Daegu, I wouldn’t describe my city as a tourist destination, but

Spark is the new hot spot in Daegu’s busiest neighbor-hood. This is beyond a mall and theme park, leading for locals to refer to it as a “complex-mall” since it is a destination for fashion, en-tertainment and gastronomy. You can find this titanic-sized 26,000-square-foot entertain-ment central just 3.7 km from Camp Henry.

The small amusement park on Dongseongno Spark’s 7th floor was recently reopened after a suspension due to CO-VID-19.

Rides range from about 4000 to 5000 won each (about $3.24) per ride. There is even a disk’o coaster and other rides great for the kids and adults in your family. For a more re-laxed ride, grab a ticket for the 25-story-high Ferris wheel equipped with cabins featur-ing transparent floors.

Other fun activities in the entertainment area of the com-plex include a video game ar-cade, bowling, laser tag battle, VR zone and screen archery and shooting. And, when you get hungry grab a bite in any of the dozens of restaurants to

choose from. If shopping is more your

style, this complex mall has over 90 imported and na-tional brand shops on the first three floors. Shop until sun set and then head to the 8th floor where the rooftop garden serves up views of Daegu and surrounding areas.

The next time I have guests visiting or friends asking for recommendations, Dong-seongno Spark is definitely going to be at the top of my Daegu must-see list. [email protected]

ADDRESS: 61, Dongseong-ro 6-gil, Jung-gu, Daegu

Use Waze to drive to 스파크랜드: https://waze.com/ul/hwy7kn3fdt

OPERATING HOURS: Sun – Thu / holiday noon to 8 p.m. Fri – Sat noon to 11 p.m. OPERATION HOURS (AMUSMENT PARK) Weekday 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Weekend/ holiday 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. PHONE: 053 - 230 - 2010WEBSITE: http://d-spark.co.kr/

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other good ones you should have on your Daegu list. A new landmark was added to the list earlier this year when Dongseongno Spark opened in January.

An 8-story theme park and shopping mall, Dongseongno

there are still many great at-tractions like E-World, a great amusement park for kids, or 83tower, a towering presence over Daegu. Other attractions like the beautiful Gatbawi stone buddha at Mt. Palgong and Seomun Market are two



When it comes to mountains, height isn’t always everything. At a mere 685 meters, Maisan

Mountain, located in Jianan-gun, Jeolla-buk-do, may not be very tall, but it offers a great view of neighboring peaks and unique topography. From its peak, the view of Tapsa Temple, with its mysteri-ous 80-stone pagodas, is worth the lei-surely climb alone.

A 2-hour drive from Camp Hum-phreys and Osan Air Base, Maisan is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city that offers some great hiking.

Many visitors to the mountain visit multiple times a year as its scenery changes with the season and, to match, so does its name.

Maisan means “horse ear mountain,” since its peaks resembles a horse’s ear. In the spring, it is called “Dotdaebong” meaning “mast peaks,” because it seems like the mast of a boat floating on the ocean as the spring mist rises. Its sum-mer name is “Yonggakbong,” meaning “dragon horn peaks,” because the peaks standing out against the sky and the green wood around it are very much like a dragon and its horn. In fall,


MAISAN MOUNTAIN

Ever-changing seasonal views and great hiking

AUTUMN: MaibongFile photo

SPRING: DotdaebongFile photo

SUMMER: YonggakbongPhoto courtey of Jinan Office

WINTER: MunpilbonPhoto courtey of Jinan Office

The first view of the entire Tapsa Temple


pagodas still manage to give the tem-ple an aura of mystery.

According to local history, the tow-ers were erected in the early 1900s by layman Lee Gap Yong, who lived from 1860 to 1957. Lee spent several decades there developing his mind and praying for the redemption of the non-believers as he built the stone pa-godas.

Although the story that he alone built the structures is still told to this day, adding to the mysterious atmo-sphere of this temple, current belief is that he had a helper. These pagodas built from native rocks look fragile to the eye, but they’ve lasted over 100 years and have even survived numer-ous typhoons over the years.

The highest twin pagodas, called “Cheonjitap,” are behind the temple

and many believers and tourists bow at these because they are believed to hold supernatural power.

If the initial hike to the temple doesn’t tire you out, make your way up the trail with access to the top of the Ammaibong Peak. There you will see a third temple, Eunsusa, at the foot of the mountain. The hike up to the top is a little steep, but there are steel guardrails to assist hikers. This stone peak has a distinct surface due to the “taponi,” a topographic phe-nomenon that makes the stone look almost like a honeycomb.

Visit Maisain Mountain multiple times to take in the changing land-scape. This is a great spot for a relax-ing stroll into Korean [email protected]

Things to knowADDRESS: 30, Maisan-ro, Jinan-eup, Jinan-gun, Jeollabuk-doHOURS: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Mar - Oct), 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. (Nov - Feb)ADMISSION FEES: 1000 to 3000 KRWPARKING FEES: 2000 to 3000 KRW

WILD VEGETABLE BIBIMBAP

& DEEP-FRIED GINSENG

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it’s called “Maibong,” or “horse ear,” because in the

glow of the autumn leaves, the peaks look like horse ears. Finally, “Munpil-bong,” its winter name, means “ink brush peaks,” since the peaks pok-ing through the snow are shaped like brushes dipped in black ink.

There are many hiking trails on the mountain, but for a trail with mod-erate difficulty, try a 3-hour detour around the Tapsa Temple (2000KRW, or $1.73, for admission to the temple and the hiking trail) with easy access to the temple.

Most tourists visit this area for the temple, so starting from the trail head near the south parking lot (2000KRW, or $1.73 for parking), is an easy walk and gives direct access. Expecting a more difficult trail, I brought trekking poles, which I didn’t need at all.

Before you get to the ticket office for Tapsa Temple, stop for a look at Geumdangsa Temple, which has no admission charge. At this temple, visi-tors can take a peek at a 300-year-old portrait of Buddha.

Once past the ticket gate, the path is lined for about two kilometers with cherry blossom trees offering nice shade and, in the spring, a great place for viewing the pale pink flowers.

The landscape of Tapsa is so dif-ferent from anything I’ve ever seen at other temples in Korea. When you reach the main temple area, it will feel like you entered a different world. There are numerous pagodas to catch your eye along with Ammai-bong Peak, which provides a beautiful background. Although it is said that there were over 120 hand-built stone pagodas of all shapes and sizes at one time, today, only 80 remain. These 80

Sutmaibong peak

Cheonjitap

The top of the Ammaibong Peak

The top of the Ammaibong Peak

From the parking lot, it’s a 30-minute walk to the stone pagoda area.

Eunsusa temple

Check it out

Tab-yeongje lake in maisan mountain

After the hike to Tapsa Tem-ple, I strolled the restaurant alley on the way down to the

parking lot to appease my hunger for the local specialty. Many tradi-tional Korean restaurants special-izing in vegetable and wild herb dishes were lined up along the path leading to the temple en-trance. I thought I should try my luck by just walking into the first restaurant that caught my eye.

As I made my way into Choga-jeongdam, I noticed the impressive ink-and-wash paintings of Mt. Mai-san hanging on the walls. The din-ing room was clean and spacious, but I chose a spot on the terrace to cool off in the mountain breeze.

Chogajeongdam serves mainly wild vegetable bibimbap and vari-ous Korean traditional dishes. I chose the basic wild herb bibim-bap accompanied by a refreshing soybean paste soup

sprinkled with dried shrimp.

Unlike standard bibimbap, white rice topped with veg-etables and gochu-jang (chili pepper paste, soy sauce), the bibimbap here came with all the

ingredients in a separate dish. Another difference was the lack of colorful ingredients. Instead, eight differ-

ent ingredients - groundsel, mul-berry leaves, acanthopanax, thistle, bracken, bean sprouts, shiitake mushrooms and black mushrooms - and a variety of textures provided a combination of savory and delicate flavors, making it the best delicacy in the mountains.

Each bite provided a mouthful of bursting flavors and the seasoning was perfect. It was not salty at all, nor was it too spicy. Even the Kim-chi that comes with the bibimbap was not too salty, making it easy to enjoy the flavors.

Root of the matterGinseng, a root of plants in the

genus Panax, is a specialty of this area. Try the deep-fried ginseng (2500KRW, or $2.16 each) at a small eatery near

the Chogajeongdam. Although the eatery has no name, you can easily find it, just keep an eye out for the signboard with a ginseng root il-lustration. The lovely golden colored fried-roots are displayed outside of the restaurant as well.

Basically, ginseng has a bitter taste, but the fried ginseng I bit into had a different flavor than I ever had before! The restaurant owner said when the ginseng is fried with vegetables like onions and carrots, it be-comes a delicacy. It was really a good way to recover my strength after a [email protected]

Things to knowADDRESS: 60-1, Dongchon-ri,

Maryeong-myeon, Jinan-gun, Jeollabuk-do

CONTACT: 063-432-2469HOURS: 900 a.m. to 2100 p.m.


n Do you like mountain

hiking?Deung-san joahaeyo?

nWhere is the trail?

Deung-san-loneun eodie innayo?

n Bug repellentSal-chung-je

n Let’s go camping next weekend! Da-eum ju-mare kaemping-gayo!

nWhere can I buy camping equipment?

Kaemping jangbi-neun eodiseo sal su isseoyo?

n There is a sporting goods store I like in Seoul.

Seoul-e naega joh-a-ha-neun yong-pum-jeom-i isseoyo.

nWhich supplies do I need? You will need a tent, a sleeping bag, a

backpack, hiking boots, a flashlight, and a warm jacket. Eotteon junbimuri piryohalkkayo? Tenteu, chimnang, baenang, deungsanhwa, sonjeondeung, ttatteutan jakesi piryohal geoeyo.

n How long is it to climb to the top? Jeongsangkkaji ol-la-ga-neun-de eol-

ma-na geol-lyeo-yo?

n The scenery is so beautiful! Punggyeongi neomu yeppeoyo!

nWill we have a picnic? Yes, let’s buy lunch and snacks at the grocery store

to eat on the trail.Uri so-pung ganeun geoyeyo? Ne, super-e-seo deung-san-gaseo meogeul jeomsim-irang gansik jom gachi sayo.

Chogajeongdam

Ginseng, a root of plants in the genus

Panax, is a specialty of this area.

Duck eggs baked in red clay.(1500 Won)

Wild Vegetable Bibimbam ( Chogajeongdam restaurant )

Re-energize with region’s wild vegetable bibimbap, deep-fried ginseng

Speakin’ Korean

Deung-san-loneun eodie

innayo?

Where is the trail?


Biweekly Sudoku - Week of 6/8/20

SUDOKU Edited by Margie E. Burke

Copyright 2020 by The Puzzle Syndicate

Difficulty: Medium HOW TO SOLVE:

Answers to Previous Sudoku:

Each row must contain the numbers 1 to 9; each column must

contain the numbers 1 to 9; and each set of 3 by 3 boxes must contain the numbers 1 to 9.

2 89 6

7 65 8 3

3 4 77 2 1

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with "the"10 Lily plant14 Soft drink choice15 Cold-weather

drink16 Contend with17 Skipper's spot18 2006 animated

film with a bear named Boog

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no future23 Wander (about)24 Dissect, in a

way25 Kind of heel29 Thompson of

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wand 4 Bear or hare, 34 Learning style 53 Staircase part40 Mythological ship e.g. 35 Auth. unknown 54 Copter's 41 Gas pedal 5 Sean Connery, 36 Vague amount forerunner44 Suffix with for one 38 French police- 55 Swamp thing

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vegetables world55 Quiet place 11 Jack's love in 59 Grimm specialty "Titanic"61 One of the 12 In the know

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food concoction?65 Gin flavor 24 Thick stew66 Intoxicating 25 "Will be", in a 67 Get rid of Doris Day song

26 Highway haulerDOWN 27 IV part

1 Stomach woe 28 Peter, e.g.

Biweekly Crossword - Week of 6/8/20

Crossword by Margie E. Burke

Copyright 2020 by The Puzzle Syndicate

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No problem.

Munje eopseoyo.

basin (betrayal)

SAY MY NAME! The NFL record for the most rushing yards in a single game was held by late, great Walter Payton for 23 years before Corey Dillon broke it with 278 yards in 2000. Since then, Dillon’s record has been topped 3 times, with the current record sitting at 296, set back in 2007. What running back holds the that record?

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F or Koreans, alcohol is a lifelong companion in times of sorrow and joy.

Korean people have enjoyed each other’s company over a drink of alcohol since the an-cient times. Traditional liquors are made using excellent in-gredients and are often called yakju, literally meaning “me-dicinal alcohol,” as moderate consumption of alcohol was believed to have health benefits and was offered from one per-son to another as a way to cher-ish friendships.

Korea’s representative tra-ditional liquors are makge-olli and soju. They can easily be purchased at markets and convenience stores from Seoul to even the smallest of towns. Their low price also makes them quite popular. For those looking for more quality prod-ucts, special local liquors such as Gyeongju Gyodong Beopju, Andong Soju, and Munbae-ju are highly recommended. These locally produced liquors are made using the traditional method, offering a deep fla-vor and taste. The liquors are usually packaged in luxurious boxes, making them perfect gifts. They can be purchased at specialty liquor shops, depart-ment stores or specialty stores in each region.

Makgeolli (Takju)Of all of Korea’s traditional alcohols, makgeolli has the longest history. It is made by

mixing steamed glutinous rice or wheat with nuruk, a traditional fermentation starter, and water, then leaving the mixture to ferment. It has a milky, opaque color and a low alcohol content of 6%-13%. It is relatively low in calories and high in proteins. It also contains high levels of yeast and lactobacillus.

Idong Makgeolli, produced in Pocheon, Gyeonggi-do, has a sweet and tangy taste simi-lar to carbonated water. Recently, different flavors of makgeolli have become quite popu-lar, including yuja (citron), ginseng and omija (five-flavor berry) makgeolli.

CheongjuThe method for making cheongju is similar to makgeolli; cheongju is the clear liquor

residue that is left after straining makgeolli. Cheongju has been widely used in a variety of traditional rituals and rites of passage, as it is regarded as a sincere and well-prepared alcohol. Cheongju is not only clear (“cheong” means clear), but also favorable and easy to swallow.

Famous types of cheongju include Gyodong Beopju liquor, which is brewed in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Another is Hansan Sogokju, traditional liquor with 1,500 years of his-tory that is produced in the Hansan region of Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do.

SojuSoju is the most popular liquor in Korea. The most common type is diluted soju, which

is mass-produced by mixing water with spirits, a process different from the traditional method. While all have the same soju base, locally produced alcohols are generally made using the traditional method of distillation and regarded as high quality products.

Andong Soju is a type of traditional distilled liquor, aged for a long period of time for a deeper flavor. The distilling process has been handed down for years in Andong, Gyeong-sangbuk-do. The original Andong Soju has a relatively high alcohol content of 40-50 per-cent. However, the soju is also available at 20-35 percent for those who do not prefer strong alcohol.

Leegangju is one of the finest liquors from Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do, made by mixing in pears and ginger. Munbaeju, a traditional liquor of Pyeongan-do, North Korea, boasts deep fruity fragrance and is available in South Korea through the production by a Korean Food Grand Master.

Fruit WineGwasilju is the generic Korean term for fruit-based liquor. The method of making

gwasilju can be divided into two categories; one is made from naturally fermented fruits and the other by mixing fruits and sugars with alcohol, bringing out more fragrant, fruity flavors. Bokbunjaju (Korean black raspberry wine), maesilju (plum liquor), and meoruju (Korean grape wine) are the most common gwasilju found in supermarkets and depart-ment stores.

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