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What is good about Korea?

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What is good about Korea?

Korean people have some great cultural traits. They are very friendly to foreigners. Always very willing to help. Although many of them who live outside of Seoul most likely would not be able to speak English, if you’d ask for a direction they will take you by the hand and lead you to your destination.

Can you speak English in Seoul?

English is not very widely spoken in South Korea overall, although you will have better luck in the capital Seoul, where there will be more English speakers in the main tourist areas. That said, just like Japan, visitors there report that the language barrier and the lack of English will not stop you getting around.

What are the tourist attractions in Seoul South Korea?

Gwanghwamun Square. This lovely square is located in front of Gwanghwamun Gate,the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace.

  • Bukcheon Hanok Village. In between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung lies a picturesque village featuring over 400 traditional Korean houses,called hanok.
  • Gangnam.
  • Demilitarized Zone.
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    What are the best places to visit in South Korea?

    At the peak of the Joseon Dynasty , Jeonju was its spiritual capital. Today, Jeonju is filled with temples and museums and is one of the best places to visit in South Korea.

    What is the weather like in Seoul South Korea?

    Seoul has a humid continental climate with severe, dry winters, hot summers and strong seasonality (Köppen-Geiger classification: Dwa). According to the Holdridge life zones system of bioclimatic classification Seoul is situated in or near the cool temperate wet forest biome.

    How far is Seoul South Korea from the DMZ?

    Seoul has a population of more than 10 million people. It is located in the northwest part of the Republic, about 30 miles south of the DMZ, which separates North and South Korea. The name derives from “Sorabol,” the capital of the Shilla Kingdom.