South Korea

All you need to know

• 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.

• Can Koreans understand English well?

  Koreans who live in urban areas are good in English compared to those who live in the countryside. All road signages are in dual language including English.

• Is Busan good for industry visits?

  Busan is a very good starting point to experience industry and factory visits in South Korea. Ulsan is an industrial port city located an hour’s drive from Busan. It is the industrial hub of South Korea including Hyundai Motor Plant – the largest car manufacturing facility in the world.

• 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 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.

• How many nights stay is necessary to visit all tourist places in Gyeongju?

  A full day tour is sufficient to see the main sites of Gyeongju. 1-night stay is recommended to experience the city. However, it can also be visited as a full day excursion from Busan.