Explore South Korea

Gimje is renowned for its kimchi, particularly its use of Gimje cabbage. The fermentation process creates a uniquely tangy and slightly sweet flavor.

Chewy rice cakes simmered in a vibrant, spicy gochujang-based sauce, a beloved street food often served with fish cakes and boiled eggs.

A bubbling stew made with aged kimchi, tofu, and typically pork or tuna, it's a staple comfort food served nationwide and eaten at almost every meal.

Namsan Seoul Tower, aka the YTN Seoul Tower, Namsan Tower, Seoul Tower or N Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on the summit of Namsan in central Seoul, South Korea.

Gyeongbokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1395, it was the first royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, and is now one of the most significant tourist attractions in the country.

The National Museum of Korea is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea. Since its establishment in 1945, the museum has been committed to various studies and research activities in the fields of archaeology, history, and art, continuously developing a variety of exhibitions and education programs.

Korea's biggest holiday alongside Chuseok. 3-day public holiday when 30+ million Koreans travel to ancestral hometowns (귀성길 gwiseonggil). Seoul empties; traffic on highways from Seoul is legendary. Traditional sebae (bow to elders receiving money), tteokguk (rice cake soup — eating it adds one year to your age), hanbok traditional dress. Many tourist sites free or discounted.

Korea's largest cherry blossom festival with 350,000 trees in bloom. Jinhae's Yeojwacheon Stream and Gyeonghwa Station are iconic photo spots.

Korean Thanksgiving with family gatherings, traditional food, and folk villages.

Korean ceramic tea sets exhibit distinct glazes and elegant, minimalist forms for daily rituals.

Formulations like snail mucin and propolis are significantly cheaper here than imported versions.

Carved from island volcanic rock, these guardian figures protect your home.