South Korea is one of the most modern countries in the world with advanced technology, rich history, beautiful nature, and unique cuisine. This country is the favorite of a lot of travelers who’d been there. Most of them go back another time since they discover they didn’t have enough time to explore South Korea as it deserves.
In this post, we’ll introduce you to the top 7 reasons why you should visit South Korea.
1- Rich History
South Korea’s history goes back to several thousand years ago, having roots in 8000 BC. There are still some of the historical castles from previous empires and they could manage to preserve traditional Korean values from their ancestors, as they were going towards modernity.
2- Korean festivals
There are several festivals in South Korea year-round for every taste, from Buddha’s birthday festival in May, to Cherry blossom festival in spring, to Chuseok, the Korean version of Thanksgiving.
3- Modern cities
Even though a lot of historical buildings are preserved in cities like Seoul, just around the corner, you’ll find futuristic buildings, countless skyscrapers, and cutting-edge technologies everywhere!
4- Korean cuisine
Since Korea has been isolated for a long time during history, people came up with innovative ideas to preserve vegetables, meat, and other kinds of food for the country’s harsh winters. That’s how the national dish, Kimchi (made up of salted vegetables) was created.
There are also so many side vegetable dishes and Korean snacks to taste throughout your trip!
5- K-Pop culture
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The South Korean music genre, K-Pop is vastly known around the world. We all are familiar with the song, “Gangnam Style” that became the world’s most-seen video for a few years before Despacito popping up!
6- South Korea has 4 seasons
Because of its climate, South Korea is blessed with experiencing 4 seasons. There’s spring with cherry blossoms everywhere, summer times when beaches are crowded and on-demand, colorful falls, and winter when everywhere is covered by snow! To make it even better, each season comes with its festivals and special dishes like cold noodles in summer!
7- DMZ
DMZ (demilitarized zone) is the border between South and North Korea which has become a tourist spot in recent years with more curious people wanting to know how the famous DMZ looks like! There are countless daily DMZ tours from Seoul which is popular both for international and domestic tourists.
Very interesting! I didn’t know you could go to the DMZ but now that is on my list!
It’s one of the most popular tourist attractions in south Korea. You’ll enjoy it a lot!
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Thanks for highlighting South Korea! I was born there but haven’t been back to visit. I really want to go there with my son to visit our heritage. I’m glad people like KDramas and KPop nowadays, the world is getting closer as we celebrate each other’s unique cultures. 💖
I have seen a lot of K-dramas and listened to K-pop so this post just made me want to visit South Korea more! Thanks for sharing this post!
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What’s your fav kdrama?
Crash landing on you. How about you?
Tough question 😅.
Different favourites in different genre 😀.
I really liked City Hunter and have watched all Lee Min Ho’s dramas.
In comedy I haven’t watched as hilarious a drama as ‘Waikiki Wonderland’.
I am actually more of a historical genre fan. Absolutely loved ‘Warrior Baek Dong Su’ and ‘Empress Ki’.
Haven’t watched Crash Landing On You. What’s the plot?
It’s about a south Korean girl who ends up in North Korea by mistake and can’t get out of there! I have a few more favorites but can’t remember their names! I’ll find them later and discuss them with you!
I think I saw some scenes from this drama in a YouTube video. In Top 2020 kdramas I think. I was intrigued by the story 😃. Will watch it later.
Sure sure TheBookWarrior is here 😆.
I absolutely adore South Korea, thanks to K-drama :D!! Hoping to visit it someday. Their language and my language (Urdu) even have similar words. It really shows how we all are connected.
That’s so true! K-drama is awesome! Lol!
I have some understandings in a few languages (only fluent in two!) And they all have some words in common which is so weird!
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Yeah!! It just shows how the civilizations mingled in the past 😀. I find it mesmerizing.
My friend is planning on moving there so all the more reason why I should visit soon!
I just love south Korea as much as Japan! Lol!
You’ll love it too!
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I have been there and it is a super developed country indeed