r/koreatravel

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Hi everyone!

I’m a local living in South Korea, and I’d love to help anyone who is planning a trip here or is curious about traveling in Korea.

Whether you need recommendations for food, hidden spots, public transit, cultural tips, or general itinerary feedback, feel free to drop your questions below!

Note: My English isn’t very fluent, so I’ll be using translation tools to read and reply to your comments. Please bear with me if some phrasing sounds a bit awkward, but I’ll do my absolute best to give you clear and accurate answers!

Ask me anything!

진짜 이게 번역이 될지는 모르지만 엥간한거 다 물어봐도 됩니다.

Hello!

I'm wondering which restaurants in Sokcho have their own dedicated fishing boats?

I know of Yu Jin Steamed crab, which is well known, and I saw a king crab place as well, but lost the name).

I know everything that's caught is sold to the local restaurants, but there are few places that directly catch what they prepare.

I'm aware there are fish markets, but I'm looking for a sit in restaurant for king crab, not stalls..

If you know of other restaurants that catch their own fish, please share them here.

Thank you!

So far I only have Starfield Library and Yonsei University...

I will be travelling to Incheon with a layover starting 4.30am and my next flight at 8pm the same day. Any advice on what I must do during this time? I would like to do some shopping at the very least and would also like to squeeze in something else with that.

Hi everyone! I’ll be visiting Seoul soon and would like to do some shopping while I’m there.

I’m specifically looking for:

Good-quality warm blankets/comforters

Winter jackets/coats,cosmetics,fancy electronic gadgets, toys

Sweaters/hoodies and other winter clothes

Ideally reasonably priced rather than luxury brands

Could you recommend the best areas, markets, department stores, or specific shops in Seoul for these?

I’m also interested in places where I can find Korean-style blankets or bedding that would be practical to bring back home.

Which areas would you recommend for this kind of shopping, and are there any places I should avoid because they’re mainly tourist-priced?

Thanks!

We're going for the first time to South Korea from November 4th to the 28th.

We're giving the priority to Seoul since we prefer cities more than hiking or having to move too much / being in a hurry with big luggages. We have an itinerary but I still don't know how many nights would it be better to give to each of these cities:

- 7 Nights in Seoul (it includes a couple of day-trips like Sokcho/Seoraksan, etc.)

- 2 nights in Andong (or is it better to do 3?)

- 3 Nights in Gyeongju (or is it better to do 2?)

- 3 Nights in Busan (is it enough?)

- 5 nights in Jeju Island (no car, but in November maybe it's more than enough?)

- 3 Nights back to Seoul

How would you mix those days if you already know how long is it better to spend in each place?
Thank you 🙏🏼

Would anyone know of a specific store in Seoul that sells electric hair clippers? I’m staying in Hongdae but travel all over Seoul. Do you how to say this in Korean?

I am planning to go around 28/29 October to see some autumn leaves. If you have to choose 1, which one will you go for? I know that the sky lift in Seoul grand park will be discontinuing. Is it enough of a reason to choose that over Seoul Forest?

I have a flight out in one week. Its myself, my wife, and 5 yr old twins. Completely forgot to arrange seating and now we have to sit all separate from each other... Is there anything I can do to somehow get us at least 2 and 2 seating arrangements so the kids can be adjacent to at least one parent?

Thank you!