Land Of The Morning Calm
Things To Know
- Highlights – Seoul, Gyeongju, Jeju
- Language – Korean
- Currency – South Korean Won (KRW)
- Power Outlets – South Korea uses power plug and socket types C and F. The standard voltage is 220 V, with a standard frequency of 60 Hz. I always travel with a universal adapter to ensure I can keep all my devices and batteries fully charged.
- Safety – South Korea is a generally safe country to visit.
- Water Safety – Tap water in Seoul is safe to drink. Most locals drink bottled or filtered water, though. I travel with a LARQ purifying water bottle just to be safe.
- Transportation – Uber and Taxis are available in Seoul.
Best Time To Visit
The Spring season is widely considered the best time to visit South Korea. May through June gives visitors pleasant temperatures with little rain and lots of blue skies. The cherry blossoms provide a fantastic pink highlight, especially in Gyeongju.
The Fall season may rival that of the Spring for the best time to visit. From September through November South Korea sees yet another explosion of color. This time it is the red and orange hues that come about with the changing color of the autumn leaves. The temperatures are typically pleasant and mild.
