TRAVEL GUIDES
Annyeonghaseyo
Hello! 안녕하세요
Gamsahabnida
Thank you very much! 감사합니다
Ye – Anio
Yes 예 – No 아니요
Joesonghabnida
Excuse me! 죄송합니다
SOUTH KOREA
Cultural Attraction 문화
- Historical Sites: Beautiful architecture & the ancient 3 Kingdoms of Korea
- Museums & Performances: Korean history & Korean arts
K-fashion & K-beauty 쇼핑
- Best with duty-free options: Myeongdong and Gangnam shopping malls
- Other: Hongdae, Hannam, Apgujeong, shopping malls, online malls & local markets
Korean Food 한식
- Korean food you should try during your stay (top 10 in Seoul)
- Street Food markets & streets: Gwangjang market
- Food festivals: Strawberry festival, Kimchi festival, Chicken & Beer festival
Festival 축제
- Flower festivals: Plum blooms, Cherry blossoms, Azaleas, Tulips, Camelias
- Music festivals: Seoul Jazz festival, Dream concert, Boryeong Mud festival, Waterbomb
- Lotus lantern festival
- Seoul International Firework festival
- Ice fishing festival with snow activities & fish trouts
Spring 봄 (March to May)
Full of romance, you will feel revitalized by the spring spirit in South Korea. See all generations walking under the Cherry Blossoms, visiting gardens and temples.
Temperatures: +1 to 21 °C (34 to 78 °F) | Main events: Flower festivals, School festivals
Summer 여름 (June to August)
Most people would avoid traveling to South Korea because of the monsoon: over 30 days of rain under high temperatures from mid-July to mid-August.
Temperatures: +18°C to 32°C (64 to 90 °F) | Main events: Summer festivals and concerts
Autumn 가을 (September to November)
Korean Fall is a beautiful combination of serenity and warmth. The weather is perfect for a cup of tea and enjoying the autumn foliage in cities and mountains.
Temperatures: +3°C to 26°C (37 to 78 °F) | Main events: Chuseok Holiday, Autumn foliage
Winter 겨울 (December to February)
Winter will surprise you with snowy landscapes and Christmas lights. This cold season calls for a Korean barbecue, hot and spicy soups, and a Korean sauna & spa day.
Temperatures: -8°C to 10°C (17 to 50 °F) | Main events: Snow activities, The Lunar New Year
North Regions
- Seoul: Seoul vlog
- Incheon: Sinpo Chinatown, Wolmido Island, Songdo
- Gyeonggi-do: Suwon, Ansan, Seongnam, Paju, Namyangju, Cheonan
- Gangwon-do: Chuncheon, Nami Island, Sokcho, Mt. Seoraksan, Yangyang, Gangneung
South Regions
- Daejeon
- Gwangju
- Jeollanam-do: Mokpo, Yeosu
- Busan
- Ulsan
- Pohang
- Gyeongju
- Daegu
- Gyeongsannam-do: Changwon, Geoje, Changnyeong, Yeongnam Alps, Mt. Jirisan
- Jeju-do: Jeju Island, Udo Island, Mt. Hallasan
Important: There are travel requirements to enter South Korea. Learn more here.
Republic of Korea 대한민국
Capital city: Seoul
Currency: Korean Republic Won (KRW)
Language: Korean
Writing system: Hangeul, Hanja
Population in 2023: 51,966,948 (95.1% Korean, 4.9% other)
General knowledge: Kimchi, Hanbok, Hanok, Taekwondo, Hallyu, K-pop, Korean sauna
Public holidays: New Year’s Day, Seollal, Independence Movement Day, Children’s Day, Buddha’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Liberation Day, Chuseok, Foundation Day, Hangeul Day, Christmas
Source: Wikipédia
List of useful Korean to learn before your trip
I am “Sophie”. I am “French”. (mixing with english words, not a direct translation) 저는 “Sophie”이고 “France” 사람입니다. Jeoneun “Sophie”igo “France”salam ibnida.
Do you understand English? 영어를 이해하나요? Yeong-eo leul ihae-hanayo?
Where is this? 이곳은 어디예요? Igos-eun eodi-yeyo?
Here, I’d like to order! 저기요, 주문할게요! Cheogiyo Jumon hal-keyo!
What do you recommend? 추천 해주시겠어요? Chucheon haeju-sigesseoyo?
One of this, two of that, three of this one, four of that one. 이거 하나, 저거 둘, 이거 셋, 저거 넷. Igeo hana, jeogeo dul, igeo set, jeogeo net.
Where are the toilets? 화장실은 어디에요? Hwajangsil-eun eodi-yeyo?
Go to this address, please. 이 주소로 가주세요. I chuso-lo ga-juseyo.