South Korea

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Garden Pavilion, Imperial Palace, Seoul

also known as:

Republic of Korea

Priority: High
Location Type: Country

Forward thinking Asian state on the South China Sea. Its cities are a fascinating mix of continual technological advancement and Confucianism philosophy, and its countryside is awash with temples, rice fields, and unspoiled fishing villages.

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Region

Jeju destinations

Jeju

Jejudo, a volcanic island off the southern coast, is the largest island in South Korea. It is sometimes labeled as the Asian Hawaii and is a popular honeymoon destination for Koreans.

South Jeolla destinations

South Jeolla

South Jeolla (Jeollanam-do) is a region in the southwest of South Korea with lots of small islands and beautiful landscape.

North Jeolla destinations

North Jeolla

North Jeolla (Jeollabuk-do) is a region in the southwest of South Korea and is also known as the country's rice bowl.

South Gyeongsang destinations

South Gyeongsang

South Gyeongsang (Gyeongsangnam-do) is a region in the south of South Korea known for its gorgeous seaside cities and most respected temples.

North Gyeongsang destinations

Gyeongju

North Gyeongsang

Cultural significant province in the eastern part of South Korea.

South Chungcheong destinations

South Chungcheong

South Chungcheong (Chungcheongnam-do) is region in the west of South Korea.

North Chungcheong destinations

North Chungcheong

North Chungcheon is a landlocked province comprising of mountains, lakes and national parks.

Gangwon destinations

Gangwon

Gangwon-do is a mountainous province in the north-east of South Korea with the Seoraksan National Park, beaches and ski resorts.

Gyeonggi destinations

Seoul

Gyeonggi

Gyeonggi-do is the most populous province in South Korea. Seoul—South Korea's largest city and national capital—is located in the heart of the province, but has been separately administered as a provincial-level special city.

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