{"id":27385,"date":"2023-03-04T21:21:04","date_gmt":"2023-03-05T05:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mommy-diary.com\/?p=27385"},"modified":"2024-01-14T09:30:10","modified_gmt":"2024-01-14T17:30:10","slug":"best-south-korea-travel-guide-part-1-the-planning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mommy-diary.com\/best-south-korea-travel-guide-part-1-the-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Best South Korea Travel Guide: Part 1- The Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Planning South Korea Travel for families, where to stay, facts about Korea, customs and etiquette, the areas of Seoul, how much Korea travel can cost<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“The Korean Wave”: K-beauty, K-drama, BTS and K-pop has exploded into the global mainstream space in recent years making South Korea one of the most popular destinations in Asia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Korea boasts a vibrant culture, rich history, delicious food, natural beauty, unique shopping, innovative technology and superb transportation infrastructure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There’s something for every kind of traveler. In this blog post, I’ll share a comprehensive travel guide series that can guide you on your next trip to South Korea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best South Korea Travel Guide For Families <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. Facts about South Korea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Language:<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The main language of Korea is Korean. There are also numerous dialects. You’ll find Seoul Korean slightly different from Busan or even Jeju Korean. Seoul Korean is the standard and what most people use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currency: <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

South Korea’s currency is won. Check here<\/strong><\/a> for the conversation calculculator. You can exchange to Korean won at US banks before you leave, at the Korean airport or foreign currency exchange shops located all over Seoul. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I exchanged mine at this Gangnam exchange shop and the rate was very good. I just needed to present my passport and no other fees were charged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also find a lot in Myeong Dong. You can look up “foreign currency exchange” on Naver map<\/a> (Korea’s google) or Kakao map<\/a>. Google map doesn’t work well in Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Internet Connectivity: <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

South Korea is a technologically advanced country. You can connect to the fastest internet virtually anywhere, even underground subways. You’ll even find buses with free wifi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time difference:<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

South Korea is about 17 hours ahead of California and 14 hours away from the East Coast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

International Phone: <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

LG E-SIM<\/strong> <\/a>On my last trip, I used LG’s e-Sim service which was convenient, affordable and easy to use. You can choose from between data,<\/em> data + voice<\/em> and portable wifi<\/em>. I purchased data + voice <\/em>and ended up purchasing additional minutes while I was there. You get a notification via text if you’re running out of your purchased data minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding esim on your phone is quick and easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I also put my US phone number on international roaming just in case. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For iphone users, you go to settings, “Add esim” and follow the instructions on the website. I liked that I was assigned a Korean phone number while I was there which was useful when making restaurant reservations and skincare\/hair appointments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can purchase it anytime, add the e-sim and activate it once you arrive in Korea. I turned it on as soon as I landed at Incheon Airport and it automatically detected the LG signal. You can toggle back and forth between your assigned Korean number and your US number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Korean customs and etiquette <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Korea is a modern and technologically advanced city. It’s family-friendly but also very fast-paced. People tend to mind their own business on the streets and in subways, but as a Korean, I also know that Korean culture is sentimental and warm with strong family values and respect for others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some things to take note:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n