South Korea
Because of South Korea's small size and excellent transportation infrastructure, tranquility is never far away. The Korean Peninsula is a traveler's dream, with stunning scenery and 5000 years of culture and history. Sail to secluded islands where farmers and fishermen welcome you into their homes or small seafood cafés. Enjoy peaceful villages surrounded by rice fields and rustic hanok guesthouses
Destination in a Nutshell
100,000 km2
Area
51 million
Populations
Seoul
Capital
Quick Facts
South Korea is the world leader in internet connectivity, boasting the world’s fastest average connection speed
Jeju is the largest South Korean island and located to the south of the peninsula.
There are at least 200 documented types of kimchi to date, all with their own different flavors.
Currency South Korean Won
Language Korean
Time zone GMT +9
Best Time to Visit
Spring: April - June
Best time of year to visit South Korea, pleasant weather
More crowded as it is the most popular time to visit South Korea
Summer: July to August
The hottest time of the year in South Korea
Also the wettest time of the year, with the monsoon rains
Autumn: September to November
The weather is usually mild enough and even higher in the hills
Low rainfall and natural beauty make autumn a strong rival to spring
Winter: December to March
Temperatures in winter can plummet to as low as -20°C on occasion
The long winter is freezing cold but relatively dry, good for winter sport enthusiasts