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Seoul
Capital of Korea — palaces, pop culture, and cuisine.
약 970만 명605 km²1394년 (조선 수도)
About Seoul
Seoul is a 600-year-old capital blending Joseon-era palaces with K-pop epicenters. World-class metro coverage, around-the-clock street food, and neighborhoods that each feel like a city within a city make it one of Asia's most captivating destinations.
Browse by Category
Neighborhoods
Gyeongbokgung & Bukchon
The historic core — royal palace and hanok alleyways
Hongdae & Mapo
University quarter with clubs, indie bookshops, and street art
Gangnam & Cheongdam
Luxury retail and K-beauty flagships south of the river
Itaewon & Yongsan
International dining strip and vinyl record alley
Local Cuisine
Samgyeopsal
삼겹살Thick pork belly grilled at the table, wrapped in perilla
Seolleongtang
설렁탕Milky ox-bone broth slow-boiled for hours, served with rice
Tteokbokki
떡볶이Chewy rice cakes in a sweet-spicy gochujang sauce
Chimaek
치맥Crispy fried chicken paired with ice-cold beer — a Seoul ritual
Seasons
Spring
Mar–May: cherry blossoms flood the Han River and palace grounds. The Seoul Spring Light Festival and Yeouido cherry blossom trail are unmissable.
Summer
Jun–Aug: Han River nightscapes, water parks, and outdoor concerts. Post-monsoon skies are brilliant blue.
Autumn
Sep–Nov: crimson foliage blankets Bukhansan and Namsan. The best weather for long walks and rooftop meals.
Winter
Dec–Feb: snow-dusted palaces and quiet hanok lanes. Christmas light trails and ondol-warmed barbecue restaurants shine.
City Highlights
Best Time to Visit
3-5월(봄) · 9-11월(가을)
Must-See Spots
- 경복궁·창덕궁 고궁 탐방
- N서울타워·북한산 전망
- 명동·홍대 쇼핑·야식
- 한강공원 피크닉
Travel Tips
- T-money 카드 구입 필수
- 명동·이태원 영어 OK
- 대중교통으로 모든 곳 이동 가능
Getting There
KTX·고속버스·지하철 완비
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