South Korea / 대한민국 / Daehan Minguk – Let’s explore here

South Korea is a stunningly beautiful country in east Asia, on the souther part of the Korean peninsula. There are over three thousand islands off the cost to the West and South of the country. Most of the country is dominated by mountains, and half the population live in the capital city area, Seoul, making it one of the most populous cities in the world. It has a very long, rich and troubled history. Its only land border is with North Korea, separated by the Korean Demilitarized Zone.

What currency do they use in South Korea?

In South Korea they use the South Korean won. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is widely accepted in cities, although not guaranteed elsewhere. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are many ATMs in cities and towns throughout the country, although some will not work for foreign-issued cards.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in South Korea?

They speak Korean. Japanese is also spoken by older generations, and English is widely spoken by younger generations.

What time zone is South Korea in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit South Korea?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in South Korea?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

We haven’t finished our planning for driving though South Korea yet. When we do though, we’ll post it here, and in the blog. 

Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in South Korea?

Yes, wild camping is fine in South Korea.

If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know! 

And don’t forget to check out all the other pictures!