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Inside Background
Culture 
Seoul’s ten million-plus population has had over two thousand years to form its...
Last edited: 02 July 2006
Health & Safety 
  For Americans: Seoul is a relatively safe city for American travelers. The...
Last edited: 13 July 2009
History 
Seoul—Korean for “capital”—had been a capital city in the region well before it...
Last edited: 02 July 2006
Recommended Reading 
As a city with a population greater than that of any metropolis in the United...
Last edited: 06 July 2006
Tourist Board Info 
HiSeoul , the web presence for the Seoul Metropolitan Government, provides an...
Last edited: 06 July 2006
Weather & When to Go 
What type of weather do you like—or hate?  Think carefully, because Seoul has...
Last edited: 02 July 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
If arriving by airplane from a foreign country you will more than likely be...
Last edited: 13 July 2009
Public Transportation 
SUBWAY: Seoul has a modern and efficient system of public transportation that...
Last edited: 23 December 2009
Taxis & Rental Cars 
You will be able to find a taxi anywhere in Seoul. You can hail one in the...
Last edited: 23 December 2009
Best Taxis from the Incheon Airport  
Finally the Incheon airport  has got a great -free of worry and hassle, let...
Last edited: 18 November 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
DMZ TOURS: The most popular tour from Seoul is to see the DMZ border area with...
Last edited: 10 April 2007
Nightlife 
Seoul has its fair share of nightlife. There are great places to go out and get...
Last edited: 21 January 2009
Shopping 
Shopping recommendations for a foreign country usually involve advice not only...
Last edited: 20 September 2007
Sports & Activities 
Located in the northern portion of the country with a square mileage just...
Last edited: 06 July 2006
Aiins World park 
Aiins World is an outdoor theme park with the World's attractions in...
Last edited: 02 April 2009
Changdeokgung Palace 
Changdeok Palace and Changdeokgung are the same place, the word 'gung' in...
Last edited: 22 January 2009
Everland 
If you are looking for a family-friendly theme park while visiting Korea...
Last edited: 21 February 2008
Myeongdong: Hyper Shopping 
We took the subway to Myeongdong for the night market upon coming up from the...
Last edited: 16 November 2009
Namdaemun Market 
Shopping, shopping, shopping.  This is the one of the best spots to get...
Last edited: 30 March 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Cheap Eats 
Best value eating in Seoul:  the chain Paris Baguette, which are all over...
Last edited: 21 January 2009
La Tavola 
Not closed -- ate there this week.  Fully recovered from the fire.
Last edited: 23 October 2009
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Inside South Korea: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Bank ATMs can offer some of the best available exchange rates for travellers...
Last edited: 21 April 2007
Important Phrases 
Useful phrases, spelled phonetically.... Kamsa hamnida = "Thank You"  Anyong...
Last edited: 23 December 2008
Telephones 
Korea is one of the most wired and wireless friendly countries in the world...
Last edited: 08 May 2006
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping is not required nor expected in Korea, but in Korea most high end...
Last edited: 08 May 2006
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