Seoul Country: South Korea
Seoul By The Numbers:
Population: 10.6 million Land Area: 233 Square Miles/ 603 square kilometers Average Annual Rainfall: 48 inches/ 122 centimeters Average January Temperature: 27 degrees F/ -3 degrees C Average July Temperature: 75 degrees F/ 24 degrees C
Quick Facts:
Major Industries: High Tech, Manufacturing, Textiles Electricity: 110 volts, 60 Hz; standard two-pin plug Time Zone: GMT + 9 Country Dialing Code: 82 Area Code: 02
Did You Know?
One-fifth of South Korea's population resides in Seoul.
Orientation:
Seoul, the nation's capital, is located in the northwest corner of South Korea along the Hangang River. The Yellow Sea laps ashore 25 miles/40 kilometers to the west, the Sea of Japan/East Sea lies just over 120 miles/193 kilometers to the east, and North Korea looms less than 50 miles/80 kilometers to the north.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000
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Seoul Travel Experiences
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Korea V. Togo
If you are a T-shirt vendor in Korea there is a good chance that A. you were selling some sort of red Korea World Cup shirt and B. You ha... Continue reading »
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10 day break in Seoul
On our first day we had a rest and chilled out in Mark's flat, which was quite cool because we could watch some crap amercian tv. We had... Continue reading »
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Korea for Golden Week!
Afternoon people,I hope you are all enjoying the summer weather. It’s so nice to go to sleep at night and no wear the hat/scarf/glove com... Continue reading »
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The Lotus Lantern Festival (and Ryan's birthday)
So, whew! Last entry! Anyways, after Jeju, we got our flight, went back to Busan, got a bus for Masan and transferred to Sunc... Continue reading »
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Seoul
Spent three days in Seoul -- the last days of my journey. First trip to Asia, and first time in my life I... Continue reading »
Popular Seoul Hotels
- Best Western Premier Kukdo
- Renaissance Seoul
- Renaissance Seoul
- InterContinental GRAND SEOUL
- Riviera Hotel
- Sofitel Ambassador Seoul
- Shilla
- InterContinental COEX SEOUL
- Lotte Hotel Jamsil
- The Ritz-carlton Seoul
Popular Seoul Things to Do
- Unhyoun Palace
- Chongmyo Shrine
- Seoul N Tower
- Mountain Bukhansan
- Leeum Samsung Museum of Art
- Club Nbinb
- Deutsch House
- Hwa Su Mok
- Traditional Performing Arts Center
- Jazz in Jazz
Popular Seoul Restaurants
- Cucina (La)
- Esquina (La)
- Mr. Chow
- Wan Chai
- Jihwaja
- Toscana
- Manhattan Grill & Bar
- Sale E Pepe
- Nolboojip
- Hanmiri
