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「Korean Public Holidays 」 South Korea officially follows the Gregorian calendar (solar calendar), although some holidays are still based on the lunar calendar. During the official holidays, offices and banks are closed but palaces, museums, most restaurants, department stores, and amusement facilities are open. In Korea, there are 11 public holidays, most of which have fixed dates except Seollal..
Korean Currency Korean official monetary unit is the won. There are 4 kinds of bills and 4 kinds of coins in Korea. [ Korean Bills ] There are four kinds of bills; fifty thousand won (50,000), ten thousand won (10,000), five thousand won (5,000), one thousand won (1,000). The 50,000 won bill is a big unit, so they do not like it when you pay it in a street stall or for a taxi fare for close dist..
「 Weather in Seoul, KOREA」 The climate of Korea features a humid continental climate with dry winter. Seoul is classed as having a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but temperature differences between the hottest part of summer and the depths of winter are extreme. [weather in Korea by YTN] Generally, spring is March to May, summer is from June to August, fall is from September to No..
「Guide for Using Taxis in Seoul」 written by Susan LIM Taxis are a useful means of transportation for travelers when they first arrive at unfamiliar travel destinations. In this posting, I will post about how to use a taxi in Seoul for unfamiliar travelers such as the types of taxi of Seoul, the fares of taxi of Seoul, how and where to get a taxi, tipping and payment for the fare. [Types of taxi ..
「How to Ride a Bus in Seoul」 written by Susan Lim Seoul has an incredibly extensive subway network system. It makes your travel easy. But sometimes, the easiest way to go somewhere is by bus in Seoul. Why? Not every spot in Seoul can be reached by the subway, or at least not by the subway alone. [How to use bus in Seoul] Seoul bus network is also more extensive than other cities, but also seemin..
「 Everything about Subway in Seoul 」 written by Susan Lim Subway (Metro) is probably the most favored public transportation in Seoul by both Koreans and international visitors. I recommend a fast and safe subway when traveling around Seoul. As a Korean, I also use subways the most in Seoul. Seoul Metropolitan Area subway system covers an expansive area, including Line 1-9 with additional extende..
「Best way to downtwon Seoul from Incheon Airport ; Express Train, AREX 」 Written by Susan Lim Welcome to Korea! Are you looking for the best and quickest way to downtwon Seoul from the airpoort? There are several ways to get to downtown Seoul from Incheon Airport such as bus, train, and taxi, etc. I recommend to take express train, AREX ( Airport Railroad Express Train) among three options. Expr..
「 Deoksugung Palace 」 One of Old Palaces in Seoul Written by Susan LIM Deoksugung Palace is one of five royal palaces of the Joseon Dynasty where the trace of modern history of Korea is preserved. Though Deoksugung Palace is the smallest of five palaces, it is the only palace among the palaces of Seoul where there are modern-style walks and Western style gardens. It's a building that is well-mix..
「Seoul City Tour Bus, Tiger Bus」 Written by Susan Lim You can Meet Seoul's attraction with Seoul City Tour Bus,Tiger Bus! Taking a city tour bus in your first visit place makes your trip easier and more comfortable and saves your time. There are two types of city tour buses in Seoul. In my previous posting, I introduce one of them, YELLOW BALLOON CITY BUS. In this posting, I'd like to intruduce ..
「One of Seoul Attranctions, Dongdaemun Market」 Written by Susna LIM Welcome toSeoul! What type of place do you want to visit in Seoul? From old to new of seoul, the best shopping districts, the traditional historical sites, or places with the best views of the city skyline? There are so many attractions in Seoul for foreigners. In this posting, I would like to introduce Dongdaemun Market where y..