MichaelFurlong: Hello all, I hope the GOG team don't mind me posting this, I am going to South Korea, in particular the city of Seoul for three weeks (25th of this month until the 17th). Has anyone been there before or lives there and can recommend interesting events and activities, good deals (markets and the like) or pretty cool locations that I should visit or take part in?
I've spent a good deal of time in Seoul. Its probably my favorite city in the world. To be honest, there isn't very much in the way of tourist attractions. The culture is so rich though, and the food is delicious. You should go to Seoul Tower, especially at night. The view is pretty cool. Cheon'gae'cheong is pretty cool too (again, at night). I would recommend eating in Myeongdong, though there are good restaurants in a lot of places. Technomart might be interesting if you like electronic gadgets. If you're looking for a market, go to Dongdaemun or Namdaemun. Really, Seoul isn't a tourist city. If you want to see the true beauty of the culture, go out to eat and drink with Koreans. Go to a Korean national soccer team game if you can. If you're looking for traditional souvenirs and crafts, go to Insadong.
Oh, and make sure to get a subway card right away. The subway in Seoul is great. And remember to be respectful, especially to older people. If you can, learn to read hangeul. Most restaurants don't have picture menus, so you'll need to know some basic foods.
If you have any other questions be free to ask. Have fun!
