South Korea
South Korea is the land of K-Pop, skin care and kimchi. It’s a country filled with historic cities and ancient temples, but it also has a vibrant culture, magical libraries and cute characters. From the trendy capital of Seoul, colourful Busan, tropical Jeju and the DMZ, you won’t be bored. I had this beautiful country on my bucket list for years, and it did not disappoint. I’d go back in a heartbeat. Let’s start planning your next Korean adventure!
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Facts about South Korea
Currency: South Korean Won
Capital city: Seoul
Official language: Korean
Population: 51 million
National animal: Siberian Tiger
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Things to know before visiting South Korea
- British citizens can travel for up to 90 days in South Korea visa-free. Make sure to complete an arrival card.
- Buy a T-Money Card from any convenience store to pay for public transport in South Korea.
- Korean is the spoken language, and it’s worth learning a few useful phrases; for example, thank you is ‘gamshamnida‘
- The bullet trains are a great way to travel around the country and are extremely affordable.
- Combini stores are lifesavers in South Korea. Use them for cheap eats, drinks, medicine, ATMs, transport cards, etc.
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