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About South Korea
Land of K-pop and ancient palaces — Seoul's neon-lit streets, traditional hanbok, Korean BBQ, DMZ, Jeju Island, K-beauty shopping, and a rapidly growing halal scene.
South Korea is where ancient tradition meets cutting-edge modernity. Seoul's palaces sit alongside K-pop studios and neon shopping districts. Korean BBQ, bibimbap, and street food are legendary. K-beauty and K-fashion dominate global trends. For Gulf visitors, Korea has invested heavily in halal tourism — the Korea Muslim Travel (KMT) initiative has certified halal restaurants in Seoul, Busan, and Jeju. Itaewon (Seoul) is the halal hub with mosques and Middle Eastern restaurants. Direct flights from the Gulf make it very accessible.
Highlights
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Ancient Palaces
Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung — wear hanbok (traditional dress) for free entry.
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K-Pop Culture
BTS, BLACKPINK — visit HYBE Insight, SM Town, and K-Star Road in Gangnam.
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Korean BBQ
Grill your own meat at the table — a social dining experience unique to Korea.
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Jeju Island
UNESCO volcanic island — lava tubes, waterfalls, and unique haenyeo women divers…
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K-Beauty
Myeongdong — 10-step skincare, sheet masks, and the global beauty revolution.
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Halal Growing
KMT halal certification. Itaewon mosque and restaurants. Halal Korean BBQ availa…
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Key Facts
- Capital
- Seoul
- Population
- 52,000,000
- Area
- 100,210 km²
- Timezone
- Asia/Seoul
- Currency
- KRW (South Korean Won)
- Phone Code
- +82
- Country Code
- KR
📅 Best Time to Visit
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Best months to visit: Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
✈️ Travel Information — South Korea
Everything you need to know before you go
Visa Requirements
1
Safe
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KRW
South Korean Won
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₩
Symbol
⚡
220
Voltage
〰️
60
Frequency
ℹ️ Practical Information — South Korea
📅 When to Visit South Korea
Peak Season
Shoulder Season
Off-Peak
🏆 Best Months:
🥇 Apr
🥈 Mar
🥉 Nov
Jan
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 17° / 7°
🌧️ 8d
$
🎆 New Year
Feb
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 17° / 7°
🌧️ 8d
$
🛍️ Dubai Shopping Festival
Mar
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$
🌙 Ramadan (approx.)
Apr
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$
🎉 Eid al-Fitr (approx.)
📚 Spring Break
May
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
Jun
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 37° / 27°
🌧️ 3d
$$$$$
🐑 Eid al-Adha (approx.)
☀️ Summer Holiday Starts
Jul
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 37° / 27°
🌧️ 3d
$$$$$
🎪 Dubai Summer Surprises
Aug
🔴 Peak Season
🌡️ 37° / 27°
🌧️ 3d
$$$$$
Sep
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
📚 School Year Starts
Oct
🟡 Shoulder Season
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$$$
Nov
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🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 27° / 17°
🌧️ 5d
$
🇦🇪 UAE National Day (Dec 2)
Dec
🟢 Off-Peak
🌡️ 17° / 7°
🌧️ 8d
$
🎄 Christmas & NYE
❄️ Winter Break
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