Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a huge metropolis where modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture meet Buddhist temples, palaces and street markets. The name itself has come to mean “capital” in the Korean language.
Seoul is popular destinations for tourists all around the world. The country’s tourism industry is constantly growing and highly benefitting from Hallyu. Hallyu translates to Korean Wave and describes the popularity of South Korean cultural and products outside its country borders.
Things to do
Explore the history of Josean Era
Try the local cuisine - Bulgogi, Kimchi, Japchae
Take a stroll along the Han River
Visit one of the Hallyu Wave Companies
Shop at local stores
Learn Basic Korean
Hello - ahn-nyong-ha-se-yo
Good-bye - ahn-nyong-hee ga-se-yo
Yes - neh
No - ah-nee-oh
Please - jwe-song-ha-ji-mahn
Thank you - gahm-sah-hahm-ni-da
Do you speak English? - yong-o-rul hahl-jool asim-ni-ka?
I only speak a little Korean - jeo-nun han-kook-o-rul jo-gum-bah-ke mo-tahm-ni-da.