Visiting Seoul in December? From seasonal Seoul Christmas events to the illuminating Seoul Lantern Festival, there is lots to do and epic events to enjoy in December 2026 in Seoul. Best of all, spend the New Year in Seoul with an awesome Seoul New Year’s Eve firework display on 31 December or at a traditional […]
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Oct
Oct
Most travellers to South Korea will know they either need a K-ETA or an online arrival card (if K-ETA exempt) but some foreign travellers will also have to complete a Korean Q-Code quarantine / health declaration form. The Korean Q-Code health declaration still needs to be completed by citizens of over 20 countries as of October 2026 including one USA State – and […]
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Oct
Oct
Visiting Seoul in November? From early Seoul Christmas events to the final weekend of Seoul Outdoor Library, there is lots to do and epic events to enjoy in November 2026 in Seoul. Seoul concerts in November include MONSTA X plus international artists like Kings of Convenience, My Chemical Romance and Diana Krall. Other South Korea […]
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Sep
Sep
Visiting Seoul in October? From Seoul Autumn FESTA to the K-Royal Culture Festival at the Royal Palaces, there is lots to do and epic events to enjoy in October 2026 in Seoul. Plus it’s the final month of the Seoul Garden Festival and the sky lights up with two special Seoul drone shows including a […]
04
Sep
Sep
Perhaps the most popular Seoul neighborhood for tourists to visit or stay in, Myeongdong at night becomes a bustling street food destination by night and shopping mecca. From craft beer bars to traditional restaurants like Kyoja, Korean photo booths to Korean souvenir stalls, Myeongdong at night is one of the best things to do in […]
04
Sep
Sep
You may wonder why we chose to call our new Korean travel blog – South Korea Hallyu. To us, it was the perfect name to encapsulate what we love about South Korea, from K-Pop to Korean food. Hallyu 한류 literally translates as ‘Korean Wave’ and has been used since the early 1990s as a catch-all […]
04
Sep
Sep
Seoul is a cool combination of the old and the new; where historic neighbourhoods and traditional tea-rooms blend seamlessly with decadent dive bars and a melee of modern restaurants and attractions. From the usual touristy areas like Myeongdong or Dongdaemun to the less explored activities like container malls or battleship park, we’ve done some ‘Seoul’ […]
02
Sep
Sep
Most travellers associate Gwangjang Market with just food but that barely scratches the surface – a lot has changed in and around Gwangjang Market over the last few years, attracting a whole new generation of shoppers and foodies. From new K-Beauty shops like a retro Olive Young and bright purple OFF BEAUTY, to cool coffee-shops […]
02
Sep
Sep
The historic center of Seoul and heart of K-Culture, Jongno District is a joyful place to explore, to eat and base yourself. From the bright lights and tasty bites of Jonggak Avenue of Youth to tranquil temples and traditional teahouses, Jongno is one of the best Seoul neighborhoods to stay in. Home to some of […]
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Aug
Aug
Eating out in South Korea can sometimes be costly or a chore, but it doesn’t need to be – with a population of over 50 million residents, there is a cornucopia of cheap chain restaurants in Korea, suitable for families, couples or solo dining. From the best bibimbaps to marvellous mandu, it is easy to […]