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Tradition meets neon

South Korea

Hyper-modern and deeply traditional at once — palaces beside neon districts, mountain temples, island beaches, and the food and pop culture taking over the world.

— · — — °C Best: Apr (blossoms) & Oct (autumn colour)
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N Seoul Tower, Seoul
N Seoul Tower, Seoul
Seongsan Ilchulbong, Jeju
Seongsan Ilchulbong, Jeju
Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju
Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju
Capital
Seoul
Language
Korean
Currency
KRW (Korean Won)
Power
220 V · plug type C, F
Best time
Apr (blossoms) & Oct (autumn colour)
Now in Seoul
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What makes Korea, Korea

Hanok roof
N Seoul Tower
Mountain temple
Dol hareubang
Korean table
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Get to South Korea & get around

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Do & see

Things to do in South Korea

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Where to go

Notable places in South Korea

N Seoul Tower, Seoul
N Seoul Tower, Seoul
01

Seoul

Gyeongbokgung Palace, the Bukchon hanok village, Myeongdong shopping, and round-the-clock street food.

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Haeundae, Busan
Haeundae, Busan
02

Busan

Seaside second city — Haeundae Beach, the colourful Gamcheon village, and the Jagalchi fish market.

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Seongsan Ilchulbong, Jeju
Seongsan Ilchulbong, Jeju
03

Jeju Island

Volcanic island of crater hikes, waterfalls, lava tubes, and beaches — a popular honeymoon escape.

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Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju
Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju
04

Gyeongju

The “museum without walls” — royal tombs, the Bulguksa temple, and Silla-dynasty heritage.

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The big picture

About South Korea

Hyper-modern and deeply traditional at once — palaces beside neon districts, mountain temples, island beaches, and the food and pop culture taking over the world.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul
Before you fly

Visa info

South Korea visa: Many nationalities enter visa-free but must obtain K-ETA pre-authorization online before travel (some passports temporarily exempt). Check the official K-ETA site.
Visa and K-ETA rules change frequently. Always confirm with the official Korean embassy or consulate for your nationality before booking flights.
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