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• Seoul: approx. 9.7 million (25 million in Seoul Metropolitan Area) | | Time Zone | Korea Standard Time (KST), UTC+8 / Daylight Saving Time +7 | | Currency | Korean Won (₩/KRW) | | Voltage | 220V, Type C & F plugs |

💡Frequently Asked Questions

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🌥️ Q1. What is the climate like in Korea?

A1. Korea has four distinct seasons:

• Spring (March-May): Mild temperatures, cherry blossoms in April, pleasant weather for outdoor activities.
• Summer (June-August): Hot and humid with temperatures reaching 30-35°C. July-August is monsoon season with heavy rainfall.
• Fall (September-November): Cool, dry, and colorful foliage. Best time to visit for comfortable weather and beautiful scenery.
• Winter (December-February): Cold and dry with temperatures often below freezing. Snow is common, especially in mountainous regions.

😋 Q2. What are some must-try Korean dishes?

A2. Korean cuisine offers a variety of flavors with regional specialties:

✅ Seoul & National Dishes

• Kimchi: Fermented vegetable dish, usually made with napa cabbage or radish
• Bibimbap: Mixed rice bowl with vegetables, meat, egg, and gochujang (red pepper paste)
• Bulgogi: Marinated and grilled beef slices
• Korean BBQ: Grilled meat (usually beef or pork) cooked at your table
• Samgyeopsal: Grilled pork belly
• Tteokbokki: Spicy-sweet Korean dish made with rice cakes
• Sundubu-jjigae: Soft tofu stew
• Japchae: Stir-fried glass noodles with vegetables

👋 Q3. What are some useful Korean phrases for travelers?

A3. While English is spoken in tourist areas and major cities, knowing basic Korean phrases can be helpful:

• 안녕하세요 (Annyeong-haseyo): Hello
• 감사합니다 (Kamsahamnida): Thank you
• 주세요 (Juseyo): Please give me (used when ordering)
• 얼마예요? (Eolma-yeyo?): How much is it?
• 화장실이 어디예요? (Hwajangsil-i eodi-yeyo?): Where is the bathroom?
• 영어 할 줄 아세요? (Yeong-eo hal jul aseyo?): Do you speak English?

🚇 Q4. How do I get around Seoul?

A4. Seoul has an excellent public transportation system:

✅ Subway: Extensive, efficient, affordable, with English signage

✅ Bus: Comprehensive network covering areas the subway doesn't reach

✅ T-money Card: Rechargeable transportation card for subway, bus, and taxi

✅ Taxis: Readily available and relatively affordable

✅ KakaoT App: Korean equivalent of Uber for calling taxis

💳 Q5. What should I know about payment methods in Korea?

A5. Korea is increasingly cashless:

✅ Credit Cards: Widely accepted in most establishments

✅ Cash: Still needed for small businesses and traditional markets

✅ Mobile Payment: KakaoPay, NaverPay, and Samsung Pay are popular

✅ T-money Card: Not only for transportation but can be used in convenience stores

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