South Korea

All you need to know

• Who can I call for help if I am in an emergency situation while in Korea?

  1330 Korea Travel Hotline Number, operated by Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), is a one-stop helpline available as a public service for local and international travelers.

• What is the best place to stay in Seoul?

  Downtown Seoul i.e. Gwangwamun Square, Myeongdong, Namdaemun and Dongdaemun area are great places to stay in the main city. Gangnam district is the most high-end location in Seoul and is also a great place to stay.

• What is the best way to come from Seoul to Busan?

  One of the fastest and most convenient ways to travel from Seoul to Busan is to take the KTX Bullet Train. It takes approx. 2.5 hours to reach and there is a train every 15-20 mins.

• Area there any other place near Gyeongju that are recommended to visit?

  Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto are famous Buddhist sites not to be missed while visiting the Gyeongju Historical Area. About 40 mins drive from Gyeongju is a interesting site in Gimhae city – Tomb of Queen Heo believed to be a princess from the Indian city of Ayodhaya. It is worth a visit for every Indian traveller.

• Does Seoul have any amusement parks?

  Lotte World Amusement Park located in Seoul city is the world’s largest indoor amusement park. Apart from that Everland Theme park – Korea’s largest amusement park is located just an hours drive from Seoul downtown.

• Is Jeju-do Island accessible by ferries?

  Yes, the ferry services to the island are currently available from multiple passengers’ ports in mainland South Korea and neighboring country Japan.