| South Korea is one of the smaller nations in Asia, | | | | ground during the Korean War (1950-53), the |
| with a size comparable to the state of Indiana. What | | | | northern part of the capital city is still home to |
| it lacks in size it makes up for in abundant culture, | | | | hundreds of spectacular palaces and shrines. The |
| turbulent history, exquisite cuisine and a generous and | | | | Chosun Dynasty's Gyeongbokgung Palace is a 5.4 |
| welcoming society. | | | | million square foot landmark with a 500-year history |
| If you want to experience South Korea's rich culture, | | | | and stands among the remaining four palaces in Seoul. |
| history, and cuisine, be sure to find discount airfare to | | | | Nearly an entire day is necessary to explore the regal |
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| finding the best travel deal. | | | | of the city and boasts a fascinating blend of |
| A Little Background before You Travel to Korea | | | | traditional and hyper-modern architecture. It is also |
| The Korean peninsula has been literally and | | | | home to World Cup Stadium, intricately weaving |
| figuratively stuck between a rock and a hard place, | | | | shopping streets and even an amusement park, |
| namely Japan and China, for most of its existence. | | | | Lotte World. Make sure to visit the city gates, and |
| The region was prosperous under the three | | | | then venture beyond into the strikingly lush and |
| kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla during the | | | | green landscape to travel Korea more personally. |
| first four centuries AD until the Mongolians raided the | | | | When to Travel to Korea |
| land and built an empire. The 16th century brought | | | | Korea has a temperate clime, which results in heavier |
| the end of the Mongolian Empire and the beginning of | | | | rain in the summer months (July and August) and a |
| a massive game of tug-of-war between China and | | | | drier winter. Winter is white and snowy all over Korea |
| Japan over the strategic landmass. After World War | | | | and the ski season from November to March is |
| II Korea finally broke free from Japan, with the USSR | | | | extremely popular. There are 13 ski resorts in South |
| managing the North and the United States occupying | | | | Korea alone! After a day on the slopes it is common |
| the South. Today the North and South are two | | | | to relax in one of the many spas with natural hot |
| sovereign nations separated by a demilitarized zone. | | | | spring baths. Summer is extremely crowded and very |
| South Korea is officially known as the Republic of | | | | wet in Korea. For milder weather it is best to travel |
| Korea (ROK) and commonly referred to simply as | | | | Korea in the spring or fall. |
| Korea. | | | | Traveling to South Korea any time of year is sure to |
| There's Still Soul in Seoul | | | | be an exciting and rewarding experience, regardless |
| Despite the fact that Seoul was largely burned to the | | | | of the weather! |