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Oct 2, 2016BIFF Returns Amid Political Controversy
Busan International Film Festival is one of Asia’s largest film festivals, and the most important for budding filmmakers looking to break into the industry. The 10-day festival on the South Korean coast has been mired in controversy over the past two years, facing what organizers call “political retaliation” after a provocative documentary was screened in 2014.
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Safety in Seoul
Though they’re bordered by one of the least friendly nations in the world to the north, South Koreans are a particularly friendly bunch and welcoming of foreign visitors. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep your wits about you when visiting Seoul, though.
Safely Travel in North Korea
North Korea is one of the least visited places in the world for obvious reasons, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t safe to visit. In fact, it’s one place where being robbed or beaten is highly unlikely as long as you follow the rules set forth by the regime.
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Sep 18, 2015Get Messy in The Boryeong Mud Festival
At most outdoor festivals, visitors can expect to get a little dirty — but at the Boryeong Mud Festival, it’s the objective. This 10-day annual event takes place in late July in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Here, hundreds of attendees, including both locals and foreigners, march through the streets of Boryeong until they reach the famous beach.