Capital: Seoul
Main Cities: Busan, Jeju, Incheon, Daegu, Daejon & Gwangju.
Major Airports: Incheon International Airport, Gimhae International Airport (Busan), Gimpo International Airport, Jeju International Airport.
Main Religions: Buddhism, Confucianism, Christianity & Shamanism.
People: Descendants of several Mongol tribal, with unique cultural traits distinct from the Chinese & Japanese.
Languages: Hangul (Korean name of the language).
Famous Local Cuisines: Ddukbokkie, Japchae, Bulgogi, Bibimbap, Kimchi, Galbi, and etc.
Celebrations: Most important festival in Korea, Lunar New Year (Seol-nal) (February), Harvest Moon Festival (Chuseok) (September).
Climate: Temperate, with rainfall heavier in summer than winter.
Weather: 4 seasons (Summer, Winter, Spring & Autumn). Rainy season starts in July and lasts through mid August.
Currency: South Korean Won (₩, KRW)
Health: It is recommended that you consult with your General Practitioner or Practice Nurse 6-8 weeks in advance of travel. They will assess your particular health risks before recommending vaccines.
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Visa Information: Visitors who plan to stay in Korea for longer than 90 days must obtain a visa before entering Korea. However, many are permitted visa-free entry for a limited time under certain conditions following the “Citizens of the Countries under the Visa Exemption Agreement” (visit Korea Tourism Organization websites for more information).
Time Zone: UTC +9.
Popular Destinations: Myeon-dong, N Seoul Tower, Dongdaemun, Insadong, Namiseom Island, Lotte World and Seoraksan National Park.
How to Get There (Plane): South Korea has 7 international airports: Busan (Gimhae Airport), Cheongju, Daegu, Jeju, Muan, Seoul (Gimpo Airport and Incheon International Airport). South Korea experienced an airport building frenzy and today many of the smaller international airports do not have regular service. Airlines that can be used are Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, Korean Air, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, KLM & Japan Airlines.
