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Advice Destination of the Week - South Korea
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u/queenannechick May 11 '16
Guys! Guys! I came over here and did a Ctrl+F for Dragon Hill Spa or Jimjilbang and didn't find it. What is going on?!
Anyway, JIMJILBANG FOREVER!!!!!! So, a jimjilbang (Dragon Hill Spa is my all time fav) is at its very basicness a public spa/bath place. Korea has its own flavor though. Here's what to expect.
- Walk in and get your wristband (this is how you pay for stuff, pay the bill when you leave)
- Put shoes in locker they give you a key for. Only your shoes here.
- Get naked! and put ALL your stuff in a bigger locker that's in a changing room. No photos past this point.
- Head to the baths! (totally completely butt naked, this part if guys only or girls only, swimsuits are considered dirty, do not wear) There are dozens of different baths and they're so awesome! No time limits. I get a scrub but facials are good too. No need to buy any of these additional services. I like to do a sheet mask or a hair mask during this (available for sale there or BYO)
- In your tshirt and shorts (provided by them) you can go get some Korean BBQ, play in the arcade (I put on my bra for this part), head to the saunas or the ice room, take a nap, sing karaoke.
You can spend all day there and do any of these things in any order for the price of admission. Its a quintessentially Korean thing to do!
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u/vysetheidiot May 10 '16
For all the cyclists heading to South Korea there is a beautiful bike path that runs the entire country from Seoul to Busan.
It's amazing and 100 percent bicycling not a motor vehicle road. It's called the 5 rivers path but just google Seoul to Busan bike trail.
They're also building one all along the east coast which is even more beautiful but it's not finished yet.
Also for everyone else get a car and drive out of the city if you can. All you need is an international license which is easy to get.
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u/awkwardisrelative United States May 12 '16
Adding on to the cyclist tip (if it isn't already super known), the Han River has a sidewalk/path for most (all?) of its length with plenty to stop and see along the way. Super active almost all day and it's just awesome to be on.
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u/iplie May 13 '16
Wow, looks great! Thanks for the tip. I have some follow up questions if you don't mind:
Can you recommend a good place to rent a touring bike for this trip?
Is it possible to put your bike on a train/bus on the way back? If so, do you need to pay extra?
How easy is it to cycle in big cities?
Are you required to wear a helmet?
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May 11 '16 edited May 11 '16
I lived in Seoul for three years and recently moved back to the states with my husband Jiwoong (who grew up in Busan)! We would love to answer any questions people have about travelling in Korea, and especially our cities.
For anyone with a trip coming up be prepared for the summer rains to begin in June and go through August!
Public Transport:
Its really inexpensive, safe, quick, and reliable (this was a big change from living in the U.S.), there are subway station apps you can find by searching "jihachul" or "korea subway" in the app store you use. The free ones should be fine and they usually have an English version.
Don't Limit Yourself to the Big Cities:
There are a lot of great day trips out of Seoul and Busan. From Seoul I recommend going to Nami Island, where the drama Winter Sonata was largely filmed, and farther south is Jeonju, which has a well preserved historical village, and gets you out of the rush of the big cities.
Try out the Public Bath Houses - Jimjilbangs:
These might be a bit daunting because there is some nudity you have to deal with (gender separated of course). However, they are very economical ways to go on overnight trips to different locations. You get a locker with room for a solid backpack, a pair of Jimjilbang clothes to wear in the public places, open area to sleep with mats and pillows, and of course wet and dry saunas. The cost is usually between $7~$13 per night (or 14ish hour time period) so its very affordable. (You can bring your own bath products or buy single use/mini sizes there.) There will be places to eat and buy snacks inside as well.
When is the best time to go to Korea?
The spring and fall are the most temperate seasons, but there is beauty to be found all year round. Do take note of the Korean holiday season for Chuseok and Seollal if your travel dates might coincide with them (use google for the dates, the holidays are on the lunar calender). This year Chuseok will be on the 14th~16 of September, and people will probably be travelling through the weekend until the 18th or 19th. This means that inter city public transport will be packed and difficult to use. In addition flights in to Korea might be prebooked well in advance and more expensive. The up side of these holidays is that often attractions, amusement parks and public spaces will have special discounts for foreigners and travelers. Often Lotte World (large indoor/outdoor amusement park) or Everland will have 50% off coupons.
Check out the Hiking and Nature trails:
There are trails for bikes, walkers, runners and hikers right in the middle of the city and all through the suburbs and country areas. If you want something low key and accessible head over to Namsan to check out their Nature Trail (which is paved, visually impaired friendly, and has squishy track on one side for people with sore joints.)
Feel free to ask us anything!
P.S. if you are packing for a longer trip to Korea we just uploaded a video on that.
Edit: spelling
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u/Pullo_T May 13 '16
Good job on the video! I'm 9-10 in shoe size, but I'm thinking I'll risk it, just because everything is expensive where I am now.
It sounds like we'll need your husband to answer this question: I visited Korea in 2003 and loved it - it is easily my favorite of the places I've visited. My question is - what has changed in the last 13 years that a visitor might want to know about?
I really want to go within the next month or sooner. The rainy months sound tough though. Do people go out hiking at all during the summer? I might start to show withdrawal symptoms if I can't do that! Is there somewhere in the area that people go to escape that weather? Looking at a map it looks like it could only really be Japan or China - if those countries aren't having the same weather.
Thanks!
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May 13 '16
I was a student at that time, so I didn't get out of the cities as much. However, in general the cities have become a lot more tourist friendly, with multilingual guides in popular locations, and English announcements for public transport. Cities have gotten busier, public transport expanded, and of course a lot of new buildings and construction has happened.
- Jiwoong
Its not rainy everyday in the summer, so you just have to keep an eye for clear days, or times when the rain is going to be light. The only thing I would look out for is trails that may have flash flood damage after big rains. I used to go out frequently in the summer for running or hiking.
Japan has about the same weather as Korea, and China is not that much farther north than Korea. (the majority of it is to the south actually, however some areas will be cooler - I spent a summer in Shanghai once and it was hotter than Korea + more air pollution). Some people might head out to Gangwon-do for cooler weather, but it will still be warm.
- Katharine
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u/Pullo_T May 13 '16
I never had much trouble with the lack of English on signs and such (or the inconsistent spellings), but easier is always good. Are there a lot more tourists now than 13 years ago?
I'm feeling reassured about the weather! I work online, so I can't be in sightseeing mode full time anyway, and there's always something for me to do if I'm stuck indoors. It works best when I work at night, so that if a nice day comes along I can take advantage of it.
Thanks, Jiwoong and Katharine!
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u/IllustratorTop258 Jul 27 '24
Are you still on Reddit? I wanted to ask about using tmoney cards or credit cards.
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u/RadRobb May 08 '16
What timing! I'm headed to Seoul for the first leg of my trip Sunday 5/15. Stoked!
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u/Putina United States - 20 countries visited May 08 '16
Me too! I'm backpacking through SEA and stopping in Korea on the way.
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u/idkididk May 09 '16
Me third. I'll be there 5/16, staying at the Lazy Fox hostel for 5 days
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u/RadRobb May 10 '16
I'm going to be at the Time Travelers hostel, in Hongdae. What area is the Fox in?
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u/idkididk May 11 '16
Also Hongdae! Figured I'd stay in an area where English is prevelent, since my Korean is non-existent haha
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u/RadRobb May 11 '16
Right on, looks like an awesome area!
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u/idkididk May 11 '16
I'm sure we'll both be having a lot of fun, but let me know if you want to grab a beer next week!
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u/RadRobb May 10 '16
I'm going to be at the Time Travelers hostel, in Hongdae. What area is the Fox in?
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u/lily-aldrin May 12 '16
Same! Just bought my ticket today, actually. I purposely gave myself a 10 hr layover to take advantage of the FREE bus tours from ICN.
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u/vysetheidiot May 10 '16
Korea is great. If you have time rent a car and drive around the countryside it's beautiful. It's easy to do if you have an international license.
An international license is very easy to get. Just google it. It's usually just like $15
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u/RadRobb May 10 '16
I only have 10 days in SKorea, first leg of my backpacking trip, so I likely will explore Seoul and the surrounding areas. In the future though that sounds like an amazing idea. Thanks for your reply :-)
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u/vysetheidiot May 10 '16
Not to be that guy but 10 days in South Korea is a ton of time. You don't have to rent a car (I still suggest getting an international license) but you can see a couple cities at least.
One of my least favorite things about when people go to South Korea is they stay in Seoul the whole time. There's much more to see. Jeonju/Busan/Deagu/The East Coast/Gwangju/The South Coast/Jeju are all great places to go visit to see something more than just Seoul.
Buses are easy to take from the Central Terminal in Seoul and leave constantly to everywhere in the country. Flights to Jeju are also cheap as are car rentals.
Korea is the best. Have a good time.
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u/RadRobb May 11 '16
This won't be my only trip to South Korea, no question. Since it is my first time though, I would rather get my bearings and see all that Seoul has to offer, and possibly another city.
I'm not a fan of rapid location hopping, that is when traveling becomes a blur for me!
Good advice on the buses, I will definitely look into somewhere nearby.
Thanks amigo, will do!
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u/5wicky Stuck In the UK for now May 08 '16
Hey i live there right now, awesome
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u/_SynthesizerPatel_ May 08 '16
What's the best thing about South Korea?
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u/bri10 May 09 '16
So modern and efficient, history, technology, beauty, nature, cute theming of places.
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u/chiLLhungryhippooh May 09 '16
Sokcho for scenery and nature, Jeonju for food especially PNB chocopie! Also, Busan would be definitely be a must visit so as Masan and Jeju!
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u/BasedBisharp May 12 '16
I was only in Seoul for five days, but one thing that immediately springs to mind is that many restaurants seem to serve mainly dishes to be shared, some of them don't seem to do portions for one person. I learnt this the hard way, the first few nights. That's my two cents, anyways.
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u/queenannechick May 11 '16
Also! KOREAN BEAUTY IS AMAZING and its VERY trendy now. makes great small gifts. I'll write some basics but if you have any questions we'd love to hear from you over at /r/asianbeauty
Firstly, just know Korea beauty is more about skincare than makeup. They have great makeup but its still more about skincare. If I was going to Korea here is what I would purchase:
sheet masks - its a face shaped piece of cotton soaked in something amazing. I do them like every other day. Love them.
bb cream - you can try them in person there and find one you love. Note, they "oxidize" so it takes a bit of waiting for it to look like it will look IRL
anything that looks fun and innovative. Korea is constantly coming up with epic new cool stuff!
skin care! serums, sleeping masks, ampoules again, /r/asianbeauty can explain.
My skin is a miracle now and used to be shit and its because of /r/asianbeauty
Hongdae is one of the best places to shop for K Beauty. Every other store is a beauty store.
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u/ewlandon1 May 12 '16
I'm a straight man who has lived in Seoul for the past 5 years. I used to wash my face with soap, now I have a cupboard full of stuff that the department store convinced me to buy.
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May 11 '16
This!!! I'll just add that a lot of the time the stores will give you samples and often have special box sets of minis or deluxe minis for their skin care lines, which are great gifts for people back home (or yourself) if you want to try out a cosmetics line without going for the full size.
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u/ani_svnit Scotland travel "expert" May 11 '16
I lived in Seoul for 2 months during an internship & one of the most unique things I did was go to the Boryeong Mud Festival. It's scheduled for 15-24 July this year. My friends & I had a ton of fun.
Website: http://www.mudfestival.or.kr/#header
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u/G3orge11 May 12 '16
If anyone is travelling to Gwangju, I highly recommend Pedro's House.
Pedro is a super friendly Gwangju Native who has traveled all over the world and runs this very foreigner-friendly hostel/guesthouse. It's a smaller place, so Pedro really puts effort into making your stay special. He knows EVERYTHING about Gwangju and is johnny-on-the-spot with all kinds of helpful tips and advice.
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u/bottletoprocket7 May 13 '16
If you go to Korea and have time - I love the vibe of Insadong it's adorable and manages to be crowded without being overwhelming. Here's how to say where you're from in Korea America- MI-guk Canada - CA-NE-DA Australia - Ho-Ju England - Young - Juk If you can go to Sokcho, PLEASE eat the fried chicken there (dakgangjeong) It'a really famous in Korea and it's delicious, eating that on the beach with a beer is literally one of the greatest feelings in the world.
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u/Pramos08 May 28 '16
Hey guys sorry if this is the wrong sub feel free to guide me to the correct one if not. I am currently taking Lexapro and I love it but I'm planning to move to South Korea soon. Because I am a teacher and the way they view mental illness I would rather not go to a doctor there. So how do Americans living abroad get refills on their prescriptions ?
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u/_SynthesizerPatel_ May 08 '16
I'm going in August and really looking forward to it. Would appreciate any tips of things not to miss aside from the obvious stuff you find in Lonely Planet. Basing out of Seoul but interested in an overnight trip somewhere.
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u/awkwardisrelative United States May 12 '16
+1 for Sokcho and Seoraksan. Easily one of the best experiences in my year in Korea.
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u/CountChoculahh May 11 '16
Hmmm things that you won't find in lonely planet. What kind of things are you into?
Nightlife in Hongdae is always fun. There is a park where people hang out, drink. There are usually people performing or doing whatever. There is this really cool bar called Bar Da which is pretty neat hole in the wall.
If you are in for a fun and semi challenging hike, check out Bukhansan just north of Seoul. Namsan is Seoul is a nice hike as well. Additionally, there is a really short hike with great views right by the War Museum but I forgot the name.
For day trips, if you have a day or two head down to Busan, really beautiful southern beach town with a more relaxed feel than Seoul. Also, Hwaseong fortress in Suwon is beautiful and accessible by the Seoul subway system.
I always found the horsetracks in Seoul really interesting because it is where Koreans can legally gamble and its packed and frenzied.
Any other questions just PM and I can do my best.
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u/ewlandon1 May 12 '16
The park in Hongdae isn't as popular as it once was. Now there are these guys who practice their advertisement board spinning there, haven't seen much music etc. in the last year or so (maybe it was winter). But really really the hikes are great!
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u/beverlyhillscop Australia May 09 '16
You could go to Busan, which is the second largest city (3 hours by KTX). Gyeongju is a touristy place but has a lot of historical/traditional aspects to it.
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u/orange400 May 10 '16
You must look up the weather info ahead of time if you are going in August because of frequent typhoons. Also expect lots of heat. For a place to visit, Jeju is a must imo. Good luck with your trip!
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u/FeakyDeakyDude MN / SD May 09 '16
What's the best time of year to visit South Korea?
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u/beverlyhillscop Australia May 09 '16
Spring is pretty good, you can see the Cherry Blossoms while you are there (early April).
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u/Bodoblock May 10 '16
Mid-late Spring or early-mid fall for weather, to avoid extreme heat or cold.
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u/chrisfrom86 May 10 '16
What are some good hiking destinations with views in South Korea? I'm visiting in mid-October.
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u/vysetheidiot May 10 '16
There's hiking all over. I'm not a hiking expert but seoraksan is the biggest in sokcho on the east coast.
But you can find a great hike anywhere
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u/CountChoculahh May 11 '16
Woah where to start... hiking seems to be S. Korea's national hobby... lots of neon hiking gear everywhere. In Seoul, Bukhansan is an absolutely gorgeous and semi challenging hike, great views of Seoul and a fun hike.
Seoraksan is a long hike ( 6+ hours) and a few hours out of Seoul but the views from top and in the valley are gorgeous...
Namsan in Seoul is an easy hike but really nice views of the city.
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u/bri10 May 13 '16
We climbed Dobongsan in Bukhansan in mid-October of this past year and it was beautiful, see pics: https://marriedwithmaps.com/2015/11/04/bukhansan-national-park-dobongsan-mountain/ Like the other person said, Seoraksan is known as the place to go in the fall but we didn't make it there as it was a little farther.
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u/peanutbuttertuna May 10 '16
Great timing for this! I'll be in SK for a week or so around end of June. Anyone have tips for good hiking spots?
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u/CountChoculahh May 11 '16
June is hot! If you are in Seoul you must check out Bukhansan... large peak north of Seoul that is a semi difficult hike but the peak is worth the payoff. Namsan (with the big tower) is an easy hike with nice views.
If you want to do a day or two, head towards Sokcho and hit Seoraksan... long hike but really beautiful
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May 11 '16
I'll add that Gwanaksan by Seoul National University is gorgeous, there are several trails to get to the top, or other smaller peaks, and a weather observatory at one of the tallest. If you are a novice hiker there is a gentle path up from the campus, and if you are okay with rope climbing (ropes attached to the trail, bring your own safety equipment if that is your preference), there is an advanced path up from the other side of the mountain.
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u/ClosetYandere May 11 '16
So I know coffee is the big drink in Korea, but can anyone suggest some lovely tea cafes? Traditional or modern, all would be lovely! The more ambient, the better!
I'm planning my trip for next spring/summer and want to hit lots of chic and girly spots!
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May 11 '16
Raintree Cafe in Ewha is adorable, its kind of tucked into a corner but it is truly an original and atmospheric little place. Tripadvisor has a map you can use to get there.
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u/bri10 May 13 '16
There are many adorable places. There is a Hello Kitty cafe if you are looking for girly! Insadong I think is known for having some teahouses.
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u/boomfruit US (PNW) May 13 '16
This is far off, but I was thinking about going to SK during the winter Olympics in 2018. What's it like in the winter? Will I be pretty much limited to cities if I decide to do this?
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u/Yellowtravelingboots May 25 '16
For budget travelers, I highly recommend you staying in Namsan Guesthouse. The accommodation here is affordable and it is very near Myeongdong Station (Subway). Further, it is great to visit South Korea during Spring to see the vibrant colors of the trees and to experience the breezy air.
In just FOUR days, we were able to visit these MUCH locations in South Korea with the help of a very detailed itinerary:
Jongmyo Shrine (UNESCO Heritage - primary place of worship for kings)
Changdeokgung and Gyeongbokgung Palace
Huwon Tour (Huwon was the garden of the royals where you can see verdant trees during spring)
Gwanghwamun Square (statues of Korea's historical figures can be found here)
Nami Island
Petite France
Ewha Women's University
Trick-Eye and Ice Museum
Han River Cruise
Free Hanbok Experience
Here is a link that might be useful for your planning: http://www.yellowtravelingboots.com/category/south-korea/
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u/PunchTravel Oct 07 '16
It depends on what you plan on doing there, and how long you are staying. Airbnb is good for if you want the flexibility and comforts of staying in a home/apartment with all the amenities. However if you think you'll be spending most of your days out and about then a hostel would probably suffice.
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u/Puzzleheaded_Map4344 Apr 29 '24
I pressed tour(individual tour) when I am not going with a tour. I tried to edit it bc you can edit purpose of entry but the system doesn't allow me to(?) When I press edit information section and enter app number and dob, it says not found, but when I check app status it says the app is under screening ( so I did apply) . How can I edit it, or will they actually check if I have a tour? Also, Im a student so Im unemployed but I do have enough money, but I put unemployed and below 200 as my income bc that's just the truth. Will I be rejected for that?
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u/kikitan0 May 24 '24
B-2 Visa Question
I’m a Canadian Permanent Resident and Indonesian passport holder currently living in Canada. I have an upcoming trip to Indonesia with a stopover in Korea on my way back, my trip looks as follows:
Canada - Singapore (1hr transit) - Indonesia (staying for a month here) Indonesia - Korea (5 days stopover) - Canada
My question is, does the B-2 (Tourists in Transit) visa apply to me? Korea visa guidelines show the following:
First scenario -> Home Country (C) → Korea (B) → Canada (A) / [Possible]
Second scenario -> Canada (A) → Home Country (C, stay for more than 3 days) → Korea (B) → Canada (A) / [Impossible]
My return flight qualifies as the first scenario somI thought it’d be possible, but looking at my entire trip it looks like the second scenario where I don’t qualify for the B-2 visa.
If anyone has any experience with this can you please advise? Thank you!
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u/Jolly_Mixture_3497 Jun 29 '24
heyy I'm in the same situation as you. have you come back to Canada without any issue? thank you!
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u/Getonthebeers02 Jun 11 '24
Is Korea really unfriendly as people say?
I keep seeing things that Korea isn’t a friendly place to travel and foreign women have been tripped by men walking in the street. I’ve also heard they turn away people eating solo. I want to go there for dental work as I’ll be in Japan but I don’t know how it will be.
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u/razzzberry Oct 30 '24
Question about South Korea B-2 Visa (Tourists in Transit)
My wife is a US green card holder and she plans to fly from US->Korea (Stay 10 days)->China, then fly directly back to US from China. I believe she can quality for the B2 Transit Visa. Does she need to go to a Korean Consulate before traveling? Or is the transit visa granted at the Korean airport?
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u/blissfulrage May 22 '22
Found myself in Korea for a couple weeks. I would enjoy some photography of a quaint suburban area/prefecture. A place that is beautiful in its own humble way. Where would I go?
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u/ewelineffs May 26 '22
I am looking for travel agencies that organize slow/alternative/off-the-beaten-path trips to South Korea (e.g. more yoga, nature and modern culture-oriented itinerary than castles and history).
Any recommendations?
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u/dra43b Jul 19 '22
Is $1995/person already a good price for a 10-day tour all around South Korea? I am a total newbie and have no idea. A DIY itinerary seems to hard
Here is the link for the tour: https://www.raksotravel.com/Product/GitDetail?code=100041
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Feb 11 '23
I'm flying delta to ICN and transiting through with a different carrier to the Philippines. I'm not entering Korea at all.
Do I still need to fill out a Q code?
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u/biebybee Apr 07 '23
Planning to spend my May & June there, Seoul based. Any event suggestions (the cheaper is the better) ?
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u/lostwolf235 Apr 16 '23
I'm hopefully traveling to South Korea in October was wondering what is the weather like around then?
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u/skyflame01 May 09 '23
Hello,
How often does it happen that flight to and from Jeju (Seoul-Jeju) get cancelled because of bad weather?
I will visit Seoul this month and I plan to go to Jeju too for a few days by airplane. But now I get somewhat anxious after reading stories from others that their flight gets cancelled because of that.
If a flight to / from Jeju would get cancelled, how far in advance do we get a notice (and through what)?
What can we do / do we need to do in this case?
Thanks in advance
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u/NoGeologist617 Jul 26 '23
I'm planning on going solo for my first visit next year. Do you think it's safe for a solo American female to travel? What are the must-hit spots in Seoul? Also, I'm fairly heavily tattooed. I've gone to Japan solo before and I covered up my tattoos when I went out in public out of respect for the culture even though it was 100+ out. Should I plan the same for South Korea? Of course, I make the effort to learn some of the languages for every country I visit, however, how is the English there as far as the posted signs go (bathrooms/public transits/etc)? I try not to get lost in foreign countries.
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u/Fine_Jaguar_604 Aug 16 '23
Hi! I'm also an American female traveling there next year.. I'd love to chat with you and hear about your previous traveling experiences! It would be my first time going international alone and I am quite nervous.
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u/IllustratorTop258 Jul 27 '24
How did it go? I’m leaving on Wednesday. Did you get a tmoney card or did you use your credit card? and did you buy booking places to stay and bus tours or anything in advance of you leaving the country?
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Nov 20 '23
We are friends of 4 from India planning to visit South Korea. Can anyone help with good travel agency to opt a good package for our hassle free vacation .
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u/SpontaneousDream May 07 '16
I spent a year teaching English in Korea and have traveled all over the country. It's an amazing country with some of the best food I've ever had in my life! The people are really nice too. Tons to see and do.
Feel free to ama.