South Korea

All you need to know

• Are there good 4* and 5* hotels in Busan?

  Busan is a very popular tourist and business city in South Korea. It is home to many hotels of all categories including many international chain brands like Accor, Marriott, Hyatt, and IHG.

• 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 way to travel to Gyeongju?

  From Seoul one can take the KTX Bullet Train. It takes approx. 2 hours and there is a train every 15 mins. From Busan, it is approx. 1-hour drive to Gyeongju city.

• 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.

• Is there a flight connection from India to Busan?

  There are no direct flights between India and Busan. Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways offer daily 1-stop flights from various cities from India to Busan via Singapore and Bangkok respectively.

• Is Indian, Vegetarian or Jain food available in South Korea?

  There are more than 100 restaurants in South Korea which serve Indian friendly food including Indian and Vegetarian food. Indian restaurants can serve Jain food on prior request.