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Local Greeting

์•ˆ๋…•ํ•˜์„ธ์š” (Annyeonghaseyo)

How locals say hello in Seoul

Best Time to Visit

Spring (Aprilโ€“May) for cherry blossoms or Fall (October) for foliage

Must Eat

BibimbapKorean BBQTteokbokkiKimchi jjigaeBingsu

Local Tip

T-money cards work on all transit. Elders are given seats on public transport โ€” always.

Origin Story

Medieval
๐Ÿ“… Founded 1394Originally Hanyang (ๆผข้™ฝ)By King Taejo of the Joseon dynasty

In 1394, King Taejo of the newly founded Joseon dynasty chose a mountain-ringed valley on the Han River as his capital, naming it Hanyang. Geomancers declared the site โ€” embraced by four guardian mountains โ€” ideally suited for a ruling dynasty. After Japanese occupation and the devastating Korean War, Seoul rebuilt itself into one of the most technologically advanced megacities on Earth within a single generation.

Fun Fact

Seoul has the world's fastest average internet speed and more Michelin-starred restaurants per capita than Paris.

Cultural Dos

  • โœ“Use two hands when giving/receiving items
  • โœ“Remove shoes when entering homes
  • โœ“Try everything

Cultural Don'ts

  • โœ•Write names in red ink (associated with death)
  • โœ•Stick chopsticks upright in rice
  • โœ•Refuse food from elders

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