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February is over and March is just around the corner. Time flies!
In Korea, March is when winter ends and spring begins. It’s not just cherry blossoms—forsythia, plum blossoms, and canola flowers start to bloom, and there are plenty of seasonal foods like strawberries, spring greens, and webfoot octopus, plus March-only festivals, so there’s a lot to do even before cherry blossom season. In this post I’ll cover weather, advantages, flowers and food, festivals, and what to pack for a March trip to Korea.
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Korea has four distinct seasons. Winter is so cold that even a thick padded coat isn’t always enough, and in summer it can be so hot that going out in a T‑shirt is exhausting. What you wear depends a lot on when you visit.
In this post we’ve put together weather, what to watch out for, and outfit suggestions for every month from January to December. Before your trip, you can jump to the month you need.
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Are you visiting Korea during Seollal (Lunar New Year)? Seollal is one of Korea’s biggest holidays, so the atmosphere and how things operate during the long weekend are quite different from usual.
In this post I’ll cover holiday dates and what to expect, traffic and transport tips, stores and attractions, Seollal culture and etiquette, and practical tips for travelers.
📋 Table of Contents What is Seollal? Holiday Dates & Overview Traffic & Getting Around Stores, Attractions & Restaurants Seollal Culture & Etiquette Other Tips for Travelers Conclusion What is Seollal?
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Many of you planning a trip to Korea may be wondering, “Is it okay to travel to Korea in February?”
February is a special month in Korea as it includes Lunar New Year (Seollal). Although the weather is cold, it’s a great time to experience the charm of winter and traditional culture.
In this post, I’ll tell you in detail about the weather, pros and cons, and Lunar New Year tips for traveling to Korea in February.
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Many travelers planning a trip to Korea wonder, “Should I get WOW Pass or T-Money?”
Both cards are useful for traveling in Korea, but they have different features and pros/cons, so your choice may vary depending on your travel style.
In this post, I’ll compare WOW Pass and T-Money in detail from various perspectives: features, price, usage range, pros and cons, and more.
📋 Table of Contents What is WOW Pass?
30 Essential Korean Phrases for Traveling in Korea Here are useful basic Korean expressions to know when traveling in Korea. Learning just these phrases will make your trip to Korea much smoother.
## Essential Phrases Reference Table Korean Pronunciation Meaning 안녕하세요 annyeonghaseyo Hello / Good day 감사합니다 gamsahamnida Thank you 미안합니다 mianhamnida I’m sorry 괜찮아요 gwaenchanayo It’s okay / No problem 네 / 아니오 ne / aniyo Yes / No ~ 어디에 있어요?