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I'll travelling from Japan back to the UK in May, stopping in Seoul for 2 nights/1.5 days. It's not much time and I don't want to rush around, but would like to see a couple of interesting features. Where should I stay? What shouldn't I miss? [more inside]
posted by M.Onniker around Seoul, South Korea at 1:37 AM - 5 answers

My daughter's traveling to South Korea at the end of the month and wants to use her phone whilst there (iPhone SE, doesn't support an e-SIM). Only data required. [more inside]
posted by tomp around South Korea at 7:20 AM - 3 answers

We are traveling from Korea to the U.S., and need to show a negative COVID test at the airport. Has anyone had good luck with a particular site? It seems like some locations only send you a text message with the result, which doesn’t seem to satisfy the requirements.
posted by molla around South Korea at 9:45 PM - 2 answers

I know what I need and even where to buy it, but I'm running into difficulty using the Daea ferry website. Largely because it's all in Korean, and I don't speak Korean. Some other complications around website verification inside... [Oh, and I won't be allowed to fly to Busan from Tokyo unless I can demonstrate I have a return ticket to leave Korea.] [more inside]
posted by yellowcandy around Busan, South Korea at 2:06 PM - 11 answers

I have a day-long layover in Seoul - best eats and where to go? [more inside]
posted by monocot around Seoul, South Korea at 2:39 AM - 6 answers

Going on a trip to S Korea for a week this month. I want to know what I should wear to fit in more. Is t-shirt/jeans too casual or tourist-y for an everyday look? I (half-korean female) already know I'm not going to shop there because I'm waaaaay too big and tall for their clothes. Also, is there anything really important I should bring with me as I am out and about?
posted by picklenickle around South Korea at 8:05 PM - 7 answers

I was originally planning to vacation in Tokyo for 2 weeks end Oct, but having been there before, figured Seoul would be a more adventurous option. But now I find myself swinging back in favor of Tokyo, and I think I need some help. [more inside]
posted by 7 Minutes of Madness around Seoul, South Korea at 5:12 PM - 8 answers

I’ll be traveling to Seoul, SK in three days to visit my brother and attend his PhD graduation (yay!). There will be plenty of sight-seeing of tourist spots with family, but will want some solo time to do my own thing. What are some fun things that are on the weirder side, or queer-friendly? [more inside]
posted by switcheroo around Seoul, South Korea at 11:13 AM - 2 answers

We will have a few days in Seoul and a few in Busan. We have spend a good amount of time there in the past, so we are familiar with most of the major attractions. We are looking for either less well-known things, or stuff that has opened up in past few years. Interesting food especially, but also whatever else you think is good.
posted by molla around South Korea at 8:15 AM - 2 answers

I'm leaving on Saturday for a spur of the moment trip to South Korea. It's proving a bit challenging to find information and would appreciate some advice, specifically on visiting DMZ and recommendations for places to stay outside Seoul. [more inside]
posted by tavegyl around South Korea at 11:15 PM - 7 answers

I have a ten hour layover in Seoul tomorrow, and I am wondering if there is a way to get access to my checked luggage. I am also curious about day tours, especially the free tours Asiana offers. Haven't been able to find much info online. [more inside]
posted by roygbv around Seoul, South Korea at 4:41 AM - 1 answer

We'll be visiting Seoul next week, and are keen to get out to the Jinju Lantern festival as it looks amazing. Getting there, however, seems like a royal PITA, with googlemaps telling me 5 hours minumum each way, trains and busses. We can't speak Korean past a few words and don't read Hangol. Do you think this is doable for two tourists with limited to nonexistent language skills, or too much? [more inside]
posted by everydayanewday around Seoul, South Korea at 2:36 AM - 5 answers

My daughter (college sophomore) is fulfilling a dream by spending her whole winter break in Korea and we've got tickets booked, but she's getting a little stuck with planning an actual itinerary. Possibly relevant is the fact that she's dealing with moderate generalized and social anxiety. Looking for suggestions of maybe the top 3-4 destinations other than Seoul that will be relatively easy for her to negotiate as a solo traveler and allow her to appreciate what the country has to offer over her 28-day stay. [more inside]
posted by drlith around South Korea at 10:46 AM - 6 answers

My wife and I are visiting Seoul for the first time next month, and I'm hoping some experienced visitors can help me with some logistical questions. Specifically, Google isn't being super helpful with transit into and around the city, and wireless connectivity. We will have two Verizon iPhones that I'd like to be able to connect while we're out and about (our hotel has free wifi), and it looks like renting a mobile hotspot at the airport will accomplish that. Is there a better option I should look into? A complicating factor is that our plane arrives at about 4:00am local time, but it appears we can get the hotspot delivered to our hotel. Is there normal transportation into the city available at that time of day? We will be making our way to Jamsil-dong, near the Sports Complex subway stop. Once in the city, is there any kind of unlimited ride pass for transit, or will we be stuck reloading cards the whole time?
posted by aaronetc around Seoul, South Korea at 11:17 AM - 12 answers

In October, I will be taking my first ever trip out of the United States, traveling to Incheon, South Korea. I have an unlocked Google/Motorola Nexus 6 activated on Verizon. What are my best options for keeping in touch with my family back home when I am over there? Can I just buy a SIM when I get there? [more inside]
posted by 4ster around Incheon, South Korea at 5:47 AM - 1 answer

Going to Seoul the second week in November. Looking for input on places to stay, places to go, places to avoid, all that. [more inside]
posted by MrMoonPie around Seoul, South Korea at 12:40 PM - 5 answers

My parents will be traveling in South Korea next week. They're going to be there for 11-12 days. What is their best option as far as their mobile phones go? [more inside]
posted by Philby around South Korea at 12:13 AM - 8 answers

I'm going to be in Seoul for a long weekend next month - what should I do? Where should I stay? What should I eat? [more inside]
posted by troika around Seoul, South Korea at 4:03 PM - 7 answers

We are visiting Seoraksan, Korea this summer. We are looking for information about hiking and things to do in Seoraksan and Sokcho. [more inside]
posted by molla around South Korea at 2:29 PM - 1 answer

Time-Sensitive filter, Name-that-Movie filter, Korea filter: Can anyone confirm what movie this abandoned set in Korea was built for? And fast? [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos around South Korea at 10:37 AM - 12 answers