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Seoul travel guide

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Seoul travel guide

Best time to visit April·May·OctoberNovember 13°/4°

Where to stay: top pick by area

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Flights to Seoul

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Top tours & tickets in Seoul

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When to visit Seoul: month by month

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What is Comfort?

Rainy days = average days a month with 1 mm+ of rain · Comfort = 0–100 score from daytime highs (best at 18–28°C) and rainy days

Seoul travel facts

Quick facts

Currency
KRW (₩)
Plug
C / F
Voltage
220V/60Hz
Driving
right
Emergency
112
Tipping
not expected
Tap water
safe to drink

Airports

  • GMPSeoul Gimpo International AirportAirport transfers →
  • ICNIncheon International AirportAirport transfers →
  • CJJCheongju International Airport/Cheongju Air Base (K-59/G-513)105.3 km
  • WJUWonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46)87.8 km

Public holidays 2026

  • January1New Year's Day
  • February16Lunar New Year2/16~18
  • March2Independence Movement Day
  • May1Labour Day
  • May5Children's Day
  • May25Buddha's Birthday
  • June3Local Election Day
  • June6Memorial Day
  • July17Constitution Day
  • August17Liberation Day
  • September24Chuseok9/24~26
  • October5National Foundation Day

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