South Korea Travel Guide 🇰🇷
Everything a traveler should know before visiting South Korea — Seoul, Busan, Jeju Island, culture, food, shopping & technology
🌤 Live Weather — Seoul
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Seoul
🌆 Major Cities Busan · Incheon · Daegu · Daejeon
💱 Currency South Korean Won (KRW)
🗣 Language Korean (English limited outside cities)
⏱ Time Zone GMT+9
🔌 Plug Type Type C · F — 220V
Famous for: K-Pop · palaces · street food · cafes · Jeju Island · cherry blossoms · tech & gaming
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
K-ETA required for many nationalities Passport validity 6+ months Travel insurance recommended- Return / onward ticket may be checked
- Hotel booking sometimes required
- Immigration kiosks common at major airports
Visa & K-ETA eligibility varies by nationality.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌸 Mar–Apr Cherry blossom season
🍁 Sep–Oct Autumn foliage — best weather
☀️ Jun–Aug Warm & humid summer
❄️ Dec–Feb Cold winters — snow in mountains
Spring & autumn are most popular for sightseeing.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — 55,000–85,000 KRW / ₹3,500–₹5,300 / $40–60 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — 110,000–180,000 KRW / ₹7,200–₹11,800 / $80–130 per day
- 👑 Luxury — 260,000+ KRW / ₹17,000+ / $190+ per day
Seoul & Jeju are more expensive than other cities.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Gyeongbokgung Palace Myeongdong N Seoul Tower Busan — Haeundae Beach Jeju Island Bukchon Hanok Village🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Subway networks in major cities
- T-money public transport card
- High-speed KTX trains
- Domestic flights to Jeju
Public transport is efficient & tourist-friendly.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main operators — SK Telecom · KT · LG U+
- Airport pickup SIM & eSIM options
- Fast 4G / 5G network
- Free Wi-Fi in many public areas
💵 Money & Payments
- Cards widely accepted
- Cash useful for markets & street food
- ATMs common in convenience stores
- Tipping not customary
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Kimchi
- Bibimbap
- Korean BBQ
- Tteokbokki
- Hotteok & street snacks
Vegetarian options may be limited in local eateries.
🎊 Festivals & Events
- Cherry Blossom Festivals
- Boryeong Mud Festival
- Seoul Lantern Festival
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Very safe & orderly country
- Public CCTV widely present
- Follow subway etiquette
- Respect cultural norms
🎒 What to Pack
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Season-appropriate clothing
- Universal power adapter
- Transit card / travel pass
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Four distinct seasons
- Hot summers
- Cold winters
- Mild spring & autumn
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Seoul palaces & Bukchon
- Day 2 — Myeongdong & N Seoul Tower
- Day 3 — DMZ / day trip
- Day 4 — Travel to Busan
- Day 5 — Beaches & temples
❓ FAQs
Is English widely spoken?
Common in tourist areas — limited in suburbs.
Is South Korea good for solo travel?
Yes — safe, clean & well-connected.
Do I need cash?
Useful for street food & small shops.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Emergency 112 / 119
👮 Police 112
🔥 Fire 119
🧳 Tourist Help 1330 Tourist Hotline
🎟 Tours & Activities in South Korea
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