Asia
South Korea
K-food, palaces, neon nights and mountain temples. Say annyeonghaseyo, bow a little, and enjoy!
- Local time
- 03:44
- Currency
- KRW
- Calling code
- +82
- Capital
- Seoul
- Languages spoken
- Korean
Places to see
Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul
The main royal palace. Wearing a hanbok often gives you free entry. royal.khs.go.kr
Bukchon Hanok Village, Seoul
Traditional houses where people still live: visit quietly and during the allowed hours.
Bulguksa Temple, Gyeongju
A UNESCO-listed Buddhist temple in the old Silla capital.
Jeju Island
Volcanic island with beaches, waterfalls and Hallasan mountain. www.visitjeju.net
Haedong Yonggungsa, Busan
A temple by the sea.
The Zzz blog
Coming soon: the mosquito is on it!
