This is a short guide about what to expect from spending the summer in South Korea

If you are visiting South Korea, a prepaid travel card can streamline your entire trip. Instead of juggling cash, multiple cards and different transport passes, you load one card and use it across the country for transport, dining, shopping and more. Korea Travel Card, WOWPASS and HANPASS are the three dominant players shaping the visitor payment landscape. Each delivers strong value but with different operational strengths.

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul (MMCA Seoul) is not just another art museum, it’s a meeting point where tradition, history, and modern creativity blend seamlessly.

Korea’s powerful history and independence spirit, there’s no better place than The Independence Hall of Korea (독립기념관) in Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do.

Guided walking tour of Kang Full Cartoon Street with English explanations. Hands-on character drawing session at Kang Full’s Cartoon Café (all materials and a café drink included). Photo opportunities at the exact mural spots inspired by famous dramas and films. Exclusive gift: A full-size K-beauty item for every participant during the opening period.

Bomulsum Premier, also known as TOKIA, a shop that feels like stepping into a playful, carefully curated wonderland.

Smurf Magic Forest, the first and only Smurf theme park in South Korea. Located in the heart of Gangnam, this indoor mini theme park is perfect for kids, adults, and anyone who grew up loving the Smurfs.

Since its dazzling debut in 2019, Seoul Light at DDP has become a signature night-time media art festival that transforms Seoul's skyline with light, technology, and imagination.

D-8-4 Technology Startup Visa, allowing you to live and build your business in Korea long-term.

If you're looking for a truly authentic Korean food experience, Garak Market/가락시장 (Garak-dong Agricultural & Marine Products Market) should be at the top of your list. Located in Songpa District, southeastern Seoul, Garak Market is not just the largest wholesale and retail food market in Korea. It’s a bustling hub of culture, community, and cuisine.

Online grocery shopping in Korea has grown rapidly in recent years, driven by convenience, speed, and tech-savvy consumers.

At the forefront of this trend is 당근마켓 (Karrot Market)-a hyperlocal marketplace app that has revolutionized the way Koreans buy and sell used goods.

CleanUp24 is a self-service laundromat franchise operated by Unilux Co., Ltd., a company with over 20 years of expertise in laundry technology and retail automation. It's recognized as one of Korea’s leading 24-hour unmanned laundry service brands.

South Korea braces for a period of heavy rainfall, known locally as "jangma" (장마). But wait - isn’t that just the monsoon season? Not quite. While the two terms are related, they’re not identical.

Government24 (정부24) is South Korea’s official online e-government portal

Korea is one of the most connected countries in the world, offering abundant access to fast, free Wi-Fi especially in Seoul.

Enter LuggageQ, a modern and ultra-convenient luggage storage service located just a 4-minute walk from Seoul Station Exit 15. Offering double-sized lockers, competitive pricing, and 24/7 access, LuggageQ is designed with the smart traveler in mind.

Seodaemun Prison History Hall – Seoul’s Memorial of Korea’s Independence Struggle Meta Description: Visit Seodaemun Prison History Hall in Seoul, South Korea, a historic site and museum honoring Korea’s independence and democracy fighters. Learn its story, opening hours, fees, and travel tips.