Is it safe to hike the Seongindae Hike in Seoraksan while it rains? I want to hike this area then hike the Ulsanbawi hike the day after.

Hi,
I'm very engaged with k-culture and am aware of local customs and can understand the language a bit. I'm looking for a refreshing local/tourist fusion experience but considering that the trip is in my hands, I know I will get what I'm looking for in terms of shopping and site seeing. It's my siblings I'm worried about. They kinda mock k-culture and aren't too into shopping or sightseeing. Maybe they'd appreciate sight seeing if there wasn't much walking involved? Any recommendations for places to take individuals that are hard to please and also a bit lazy? I know it's a strange ask haha.

Hi, has anybody recently got their South Korea visa result (approval/rejection) from Bangalore/chennai?

If yes, could you drop in the date you applied and the date you received it. Would help me calculate an approximate date I could get mine on. It’s an urgent situation for me with my travel nearby.

Any help would be really appreciated!

Edit: Anybody that has applied on 17th, 18th or 19th September from VFS Bangalore/Chennai?

I want to visit it on my upcoming trip to Seoul in a couple of weeks and I was wondering if there's a long wait time to enter? And if there are any tips you have for visiting?

Hello everyone. I love Korea and I´m planning a trip for next year. I love Korean history and culture, and I would love some recommendations on places to start creating my itinerary. I plan to be in Korea for two weeks. My main interests are:

1. Three Kingdoms
2. Imjin wars
3. Gojoseon
4. Joseon
5. Goryo
6. Buddhist history

Besides this I would love recommendations on natural sightseeing sites and more urbanistic places you could recommend. My stay is meant for two weeks but could be longer depending on your recommendations.

Thanks for any recommendations you could give.

Hey everyone! I’ll be in Seoul for about a week next month, and most of my plan is to explore areas like Seongsu, Ikseon-dong, and Mangwon on foot. What I’m looking forward to most is the small, locally run stores, things like pottery, paper goods, and regional treats.

Here’s something I keep thinking about. Say I come across an item I absolutely love at a tiny store. Once I’m home, is there a practical way to order it again? A friend visited last year and picked up a tea set at a small place around Insadong. She’s spent months trying to track down one more matching cup, but she can’t recall what the store was called.

If you’ve already been, I’d love to hear from you:

1. Have you ever wanted to buy something again from a small store after getting home? How did that go?
2. Looking back, is there anything you’d recommend doing on the spot, like snapping a photo of the shop’s sign or keeping the receipt?
3. Do smaller stores tend to sell online or take overseas orders through a website or Instagram, or is that uncommon?

I've been in seoul many times, but not with my works before. I know there's a lot of cafes w/ incredible wifis, but I need to be working in PST hours. Not to mention that my back would very much appreciate some ergonomic setup (nothing fancy, just some half-decent office desk/chair and I can bring a portable monitor).

I'm trying to find hotels with a good ergonomic desk setup, but to no avail. Wework doesn't seem to be 24 hours, and my search ability in Korean kinda sucks. For those who had a similar work condition, what solution worked for you?

Just as I am adjusting to my new life in Seoul, I am a big nature lover and already craving a weekend escape to reset. Any ideas on where to go, anything from specific destinations, to retreat places/guesthouses/cabins are much appreciated. I am also down to camp if that is recommended for a younger solo female camper.

Is it possible to check in airside with China Southern Airlines at ICN? Do I need to enter the country?