South Korea

Compare Korea eSIM and tourist SIM options, prices, data policies, Korean phone numbers and activation rules before your trip.

A practical breakdown of South Korea travel costs, including daily budgets, accommodation, food, transport and realistic totals for 7, 10 and 14 days.

Travelling from Seoul to Busan is one of the most common long-distance journeys in South Korea. The two cities are separated by roughly 325 kilometres in a straight line, while rail and road routes cover approximately 400 kilometres. For most visitors, the best way to travel from Seoul to Busan is the KTX high-speed train.

Understanding how to get around South Korea makes it much easier to plan a route beyond Seoul. The country has an extensive network of high-speed trains, regional buses, domestic flights and urban public transportation, but the best option changes with each destination. For most first-time visitors, the easiest way to get around South Korea is

Choosing where to stay in Seoul can shape the entire trip. The city is enormous, attractions are spread across both sides of the Han River, and a hotel that looks central on a map may still require several transfers every day. For most first-time visitors, the best area to stay in Seoul is Myeongdong or

Compare South Korea’s weather, crowds and seasonal experiences month by month, from spring blossoms and autumn hiking to summer beaches and winter sports.

Eight more Explore Globe guides to South Korea have been rebuilt around practical travel questions, including itineraries, costs, food, festivals, hiking, landmarks, architecture, technology and surfing.

Seven Explore Globe guides about South Korea have been rebuilt with clearer planning information, current sources and practical comparisons. Here is what changed and which guide to read first.

Sustainable travel is not a collection of “green” attractions or a promise to travel without impact. In South Korea, the most meaningful decisions usually concern how many places you visit, how you travel between them, where you stay, how much waste you create and whether your spending benefits the communities you visit. South Korea’s railways

Surfing in South Korea is more accessible than many international visitors expect. The country has established surf communities on the east coast, beginner-friendly schools in Busan, powerful breaks on Jeju Island and even an artificial wave park within reach of Seoul. The main challenge is not finding somewhere to surf. It is choosing the right