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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
  For Americans: Seoul is a relatively safe city for American travelers. The...
Last edited: August 26, 2010
History 
Seoul—Korean for “capital”—had been a capital city in the region well before it...
Last edited: August 26, 2010
Neighborhoods 
Yeouido This is a large island located in the Han River on the Gangnam side of...
Last edited: October 25, 2012
Recommended Reading 
As a city with a population greater than that of any metropolis in the United...
Last edited: July 16, 2010
Tourist Board Info 
Tourism boards of Korea consist of the Korea Tourism Organization, covering the...
Last edited: June 03, 2011
Weather & When to Go 
What type of weather do you like—or hate?  Think carefully, because Seoul has...
Last edited: August 09, 2010
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
If arriving on an aeroplane from a foreign country you will more than likely be...
Last edited: June 25, 2012
Public Transportation 
KTX The largest railway operator is Korail. KTX is the express railway service...
Last edited: October 26, 2011
Taxis & Rental Cars 
You will be able to find a taxi anywhere in Seoul. You can hail one in the...
Last edited: December 23, 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
DMZ TOURS: The most popular tour from Seoul is to see the DMZ border area with...
Last edited: October 02, 2012
First-time Visitors 
Seoul (pronounced "Suh-Ool", not "Soul", and DEFINITELY NOT "See-Ole") is the...
Last edited: March 14, 2013
Museums & Attractions 
National Museum of Korea An extensive museum in terms of sheer size and an...
Last edited: March 20, 2013
Nightlife 
Seoul has its fair share of nightlife. There are great places to go out and get...
Last edited: November 16, 2011
Shopping 
Seoul is rapidly becoming the "fast fashion" capital of the world. Trends are...
Last edited: September 23, 2012
Sports & Activities 
Located in the northern portion of the country with a square mileage just...
Last edited: January 13, 2010
Aiins World park 
Aiins World is an outdoor theme park with the World's attractions in...
Last edited: April 02, 2009
BBQ, Bargaining, & Browsing 
Here are some popular topics posted in the Seoul travel forums:  One Day in...
Last edited: December 27, 2011
Clubbing and Partying 
The main areas for clubs in Seoul are Hongdae, Cheongdamdong, Gangnam, and...
Last edited: March 29, 2013
Gangwha Island Day Trip 
Gangwha Island (강화도) is composed of one large island (the 5th largest in Korea...
Last edited: October 17, 2012
Highlights 
Here is a two-day itinerary recommended for visitors to Seoul: Day 1...
Last edited: June 24, 2012
Jeongdong Theater 
Jeongdong Theater (or "Chongdong Theater") is a Korean traditional performing...
Last edited: October 24, 2011
Mt Seoraksan Day Trip 
Mt Seoraksan National Park is the most popular national park for foreign...
Last edited: April 18, 2013
Suwon and Korean Folk Village Day Trip 
One of the most varied and interesting day trips from Seoul is to combine a...
Last edited: November 07, 2012
Things to Do on a Layover 
Seoul is a major metropolis that deserves more than just a few hours to see and...
Last edited: August 07, 2012
UNESCO Donggureung Nine Royal Tombs 
The Donggureung Tombs are situated near Guri, which is to the east of Seoul...
Last edited: November 05, 2012
Changdeokgung Palace 
Changdeok Palace and Changdeokgung are the same place, the word 'gung' in...
Last edited: January 22, 2009
Everland 
If you are looking for a family-friendly theme park while visiting Korea...
Last edited: February 21, 2008
Lotte Mart Seoul Station 
Lotte World is a wonderful place to shop, things are not that cheap but it is...
Last edited: June 03, 2010
Myeongdong: Hyper Shopping 
Myeongdong is Seoul's busiest area teeming with tens of thousands of people at...
Last edited: October 13, 2012
Namdaemun Market 
Shopping, shopping, shopping.  This is one of the best spots to get souvenirs...
Last edited: September 21, 2012
Noryangjin Fish Market 
The Noryangjin Fish Market is a great "real Seoul" experience. This 24-hour, 7...
Last edited: January 28, 2012
Samcheonggak 
Samcheonggak is an exclusive fine dining Korean restaurant located on top of a...
Last edited: October 17, 2012
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Inside Dining Scene
Cheap Eats 
Best value eating in Seoul:  the chain Paris Baguette, which are all over...
Last edited: May 11, 2012
Halal Food 
There are about 35,000 Korean muslims and over 200,000 foreigners from Islamic...
Last edited: February 22, 2012
World Cuisine in Seoul 
In Korea, there is a rising interest in the adoption of new ideas and culture...
Last edited: October 14, 2012
La Tavola 
Not closed -- ate there this week.  Fully recovered from the fire.
Last edited: October 23, 2009
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Banks & Money 
Bank ATMs can offer some of the best available exchange rates for travellers...
Last edited: July 16, 2012
Important Phrases 
Useful phrases, spelled phonetically.... Kamsa hamnida = "Thank you" Anyong...
Last edited: March 07, 2012
Telephones 
Korea is one of the most wired and wireless friendly countries in the world...
Last edited: July 16, 2012
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping is not required nor expected in Korea. But most major hotels add a...
Last edited: October 18, 2010
Taxis 
Taxis are everywhere in Korea. Most sedan size taxis will only seat...
Last edited: October 17, 2012
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