South Korea

Quick Facts

Currency Korean Won (₩)
Language Korean
Best Months Apr - Jun, Sep - Nov
Visa Visa-free, 90 days (K-ETA required)
Safety Very safe
Getting Around Subway, KTX trains, buses, T-money card
Budget $60-120/day
Tipping Not expected
Words to Know Annyeonghaseyo (hello), Kamsahamnida (thank you), Juseyo (please)

Why Visit South Korea
South Korea has a pulse that is impossible to ignore. Seoul alone could fill a week with its mix of royal palaces, buzzing night markets, rooftop cafes, and neighborhoods that each feel like their own city. Beyond the capital, there are misty mountain temples, coastal towns, and countryside that glows golden in autumn.

What to Expect
The food scene is one of the best in the world, from street tteokbokki to elaborate Korean BBQ spreads. Public transit is fast, clean, and affordable. The culture is incredibly welcoming to visitors, and there is a contagious energy everywhere you go. If you love photography, the mix of old and new here is endlessly rewarding.

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