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Made world-famous by a catchy 2012 K-pop song with quirky dance moves, this is still Seoul’s most talked about neighborhood today.

Gorgeous cherry blossoms light up the four sections of this enchanting park and drape its grassy fields in pink petals in spring. 

Spend a day discovering the centuries-old traditions of a village from the Joseon Dynasty. Sample typical food, watch folk shows and enjoy views from a cliff top. 

Along with a world-record vertical garden, this unique attraction is also a seat of government. Experience the creative components this building offers. 

This fascinating provincial city has folk museums, temples, cultural treasures and a culinary scene that all celebrate centuries of Korean traditions. 

This vast nutmeg forest with specimens dating back over eight centuries is the ideal spot for a peaceful walk surrounded by nature.

Venture to the forested slopes of Mount Toham to enjoy its picturesque gardens and learn about this highly significant complex dating back to the ancient Silla Kingdom.

Home to centuries-old landmarks, great dining and lively nightlife, the gateway to Jeju Island is also a short drive from beaches, lava tubes and volcano hikes.  

Exquisite natural beauty combined with unspoilt charm and a sprinkling of unusual visitor attractions make this South Korean island stand out from the crowd.

Venture to the forested slopes of Mount Toham to enjoy its picturesque gardens and learn about this highly significant complex dating back to the ancient Silla Kingdom.

Create your own masterpiece or rely on the skills of the local artisans for a very special souvenir from this traditional South Korean village.

You don’t have to be in Seoul for a conference or fair to appreciate the facilities of COEX, South Korea’s outstanding events center and mall in Gangnam.

Venture to the forested slopes of Mount Toham to enjoy its picturesque gardens and learn about this highly significant complex dating back to the ancient Silla Kingdom.

Otherworldly landscapes formed by years of interaction between the sea and volcanic rock create a dramatic stretch of coastline in the shadow of Sanbangsan Mountain.

With one of Asia’s biggest underground malls, sky-high buildings and international brands, this glitzy Seoul district is also the unlikely home of several historic sites.

Admire a village of painted walls and enjoy views from South Korea’s longest cable car in this Korean city by the sea.

Admire a treasure trove of precious relics from the Silla dynasty in the former capital of the ancient Korean millennial kingdom.

A tour of this folkloric settlement in a rural setting gives you an insight into how people used to live in the ancient city of Gyeongju.

This vast nutmeg forest with specimens dating back over eight centuries is the ideal spot for a peaceful walk surrounded by nature.

This vast nutmeg forest with specimens dating back over eight centuries is the ideal spot for a peaceful walk surrounded by nature.

Dotted with ancient temples, burial mounds, pagodas and palaces, this former capital of the Silla Kingdom is the perfect place to explore early Korean history.

Dotted with ancient burial mounds and surrounded by abundant nature, this walled-off city park is a major attraction in Gyeongju.

Venture to the forested slopes of Mount Toham to enjoy its picturesque gardens and learn about this highly significant complex dating back to the ancient Silla Kingdom.

Dotted with ancient burial mounds and surrounded by abundant nature, this walled-off city park is a major attraction in Gyeongju.