Feb 11, 2024 · If you enjoy winter sports, venture out for a day of skiing, snowboarding or ice fishing. Seollal, the Korean New Year based on the lunar calendar, typically falls between late January and mid-February. In the lead-up to the holiday, be on the lookout for special celebrations and traditional performances at folk villages and palaces.

Feb 18, 2024 · South Korea offers one-year working holiday visas to citizens of 25 countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and many European nations. Travelers with a working-holiday visa are permitted to work up to 25 hours per week and can also study the Korean language at private academies and university programs.

Jun 19, 2024 · What are South Korean saunas like? The sauna you might picture – a steaming room heated to hellish temperatures – is probably different from a Korean sauna. Traditional saunas in South Korea (called hanjeungmak; 한증막) are stone or clay kilns that are typically heated to between 50°C (122°F) and 90°C (194°F) and are really quite ...

Sep 3, 2024 · Go to Gwangjang Market, a great place to try Korean street food such as mayak gimbap (rice rolls), sundae (blood sausage) and bindaetteok (mung-bean pancakes). Then graze the stalls of Namdaemun Market , which dates to the 15th century, and visit Noryangjin Fish Market to sample fresh seafood 24/7.

From Seoul's glittering nightlife to Seoraksan National Park's vertiginous hikes, South Korea offers the traveler a dazzling range of experiences, beautiful landscapes and 5000 years of culture and history.

This tower honours the North Korean philosophy of Juche and was unveiled to mark President Kim Il-sung's 70th birthday in 1982. Indeed, the tower is made… Monument to the Foundation of the Workers' Party

Jan 12, 2025 · Samgyetang is a fabulously tasty chicken soup, typically featuring a whole bird stuffed with ginseng, jujube, ginkgo nut and other healthful herbs, best enjoyed on sambok days – the three hottest days of the year. Ginseng is thought to boost energy, helping your body combat the draining effects of the heat and replenishing its lost internal ...

Feb 4, 2024 · Our guide to Seoul’s must-visit neighborhoods. Feb 11, 2024 • 6 min read. Get to know exciting Seoul by exploring the South Korean capital’s neighborhoods, from happening hot spots to quiet backstreets.

Nov 20, 2024 · 16. Explore Korean culture at the Seoul Museum of Craft Art. Conveniently located off the Anguk Station, the Seoul Museum of Craft Art (or SeMoCa) proposes an interactive tour throughout the centuries of Korean craft showcasing more than 20,000 items. This museum with free entry is set in a contemporary building with white-clad airy open spaces.

Sep 2, 2019 · Though it is routinely described as a concrete jungle, South Korea's capital city is surrounded by mountains and coloured in with groves of trees – making autumn the perfect time of year to visit. Taking walks during these months (September, October, November) is so integral to the season’s experience that there’s even a Korean word ...