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Seoul / South Korea

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A road bridge spanning the Han River in Seoul, South Korea — Photo: frakorea, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 Author frakorea · CC BY 2.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Seoul, South Korea, for the best experience?Late September to early November, or April into mid-May — the two stretches that sit outside both the summer monsoon and a winter that regularly runs below freezing all…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Seoul on a first visit?Changdeokgung with its rear garden, and Jongmyo Shrine — the only two UNESCO World Heritage properties inside Seoul's own boundaries, both inscribed for what they…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Seoul, and which local food or drink is worth trying?The old market streets — Gwangjang and Namdaemun — and eat seasonally, because Korean food still runs on a calendar — kimjang, the late-autumn making and sharing of…

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