South Korea: the main thing about the country

Having burst into modern life with its pop culture, electronics and beauty industry, the Republic of Korea is becoming more and more interesting for travel. To find out a little more about it, read our article. And if you are planning a trip, contact TravelHub - we provide good conditions for selling tours and will be happy to help you organize an unforgettable trip.

Population and religion of South Korea

The number of permanent residents in the country exceeds 51 million, most of whom are based in the capital and surrounding areas. The country's population consists mainly of Koreans with a small proportion of American soldiers, Chinese and Japanese.

Half of the residents profess some religion, mainly Buddhism and Protestantism. The rest are not religious.

Kitchen

Koreans are obsessed with food. They set the tables with small plates of banchan side dishes, which always come with a portion of rice or noodles. In addition, Korean cuisine contains a lot of meat, such as bindetteok pancakes, and seafood.

As for drinking, traditional drinks include soju - rice wine, which tastes quite pleasant.

Language

Koreans speak their native language, but young people can carry on conversations in English or other Asian languages. Koreans have a unique writing system - “Hangul”, which was developed by ruler Sejong to improve the literacy of the population.

What is the currency in South Korea?

The currency used in Korea is Won, which can be easily purchased at exchange offices for euros or dollars. The cost of one dollar is 1327 won.

Climate of South Korea

Korea has a fairly pleasant climate. In winter, the temperature rarely drops below -5°C, and in summer it does not exceed +25-30°C. The most comfortable seasons for travel are autumn and spring.

How to get there

You can fly to Korea with transfers from Moscow. There are direct flights from Turkey, Qatar, the USA and other countries.

Housing

If we talk about Seoul, the cost of housing here depends on the location and comfort. Daily rent of an apartment will cost $35-70. But you can hardly rent a house for a month for less than $300. Most offers start at $800.

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Safety

South Korea is one of the safest countries. The frequency of incidents involving tourists is extremely low.

Do you need a visa to Korea in 2024?

Representatives of more than 120 countries will not need a visa to the Republic of Korea (for example, citizens of Russia or the USA). All you need is electronic authorization from K-ETA. But the rest (including Belarusians) need to obtain a visa in advance. For assistance in preparing documents, you can contact our visa department .