Land of Morning Calm · 한국 여행
South Korea
Palaces beside skyscrapers, mountain temples, sizzling barbecue and a pop-culture wave that swept the globe. Compact, connected and endlessly fun.
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Where to go6 cities
Palaces, street food & pop culture
Seoul
Palaces meet K-pop
Beaches, fish markets & hillside villages
Busan
Beaches, seafood & film
Volcano hikes, coastlines & waterfalls
Jeju
Volcanic island escape
Silla royal tombs, temples & ancient history
Gyeongju
A museum without walls
Korea’s Chinatown, island ferries & open-port history
Incheon
Gateway coast & Chinatown
Traditional hanok village & Korea’s food capital
Jeonju
Hanok village & the home of bibimbap
Islands to explore
Before you goPrep
Travel essentialsGuides
Visa & Entry
Most Western travelers enter South Korea visa-free for up to 90 days, but many nationalities must apply for the online K-ETA travel authorization before boarding. Sort it early — approval is usually quick but not instant.
Read guideMoney & Payments
South Korea is one of the most cashless countries on earth. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and a transit card handles the rest. Carry a little cash only for traditional markets.
Read guideInternet & Apps
South Korea has some of the fastest internet in the world and nothing is blocked. Get a data plan sorted before arrival, and download a couple of Korea-specific map apps that work better than Google here.
Read guideGetting Around
Korea’s transport is fast, affordable and traveler-friendly. The KTX bullet train links the country end to end, and city metros are among the best in the world.
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