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Seoul, South Korea
• Gyeongbokgung & Changdeokgung Palaces
• Bukchon Hanok Village & Insadong (traditional houses & crafts)
• Hongdae & Itaewon (youth culture, nightlife, international vibe)
• Myeongdong (shopping & street food)
• Namsan Tower or Lotte World Tower (city view)
• DMZ tour (history of the divided peninsula)
Food in Seoul:
• Korean BBQ (samgyeopsal)
• Street food: tteokbokki, hotteok, kimbap, odeng
• Fried chicken + beer (chimaek)
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Nami Island, South Korea
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DMZ Peace Culture Square, South Korea
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Sokcho, South Korea
• Sokcho + Seoraksan National Park (mountain hiking, autumn colors)
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Andong-si, South Korea
• Hahoe Folk Village (UNESCO, traditional mask dance)
• Wooden architecture, countryside
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Gyeongju-si, South Korea
Gyeongju (Korea’s ancient capital)
• Bulguksa Temple & Seokguram Grotto (UNESCO sites)
• Tumuli Park (royal tombs)
• Anapji Pond at night
• Gyeongju National Museum
Food: Hwangnam bread (red bean pastry)
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Busan, South Korea
• Haeundae & Gwangalli Beach (night views with Gwangan Bridge)
• Gamcheon Culture Village (colorful hillside art)
• Jagalchi Fish Market (fresh seafood)
• Beomeosa Temple (mountain temple)
Food in Busan:
• Live seafood (hoe, raw fish)
• Eomuk (fish cake skewers)
• Milmyeon (cold wheat noodles, Busan specialty)
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Jeju-si, South Korea
• Hallasan Mountain (volcano, hiking)
• Seongsan Ilchulbong (Sunrise Peak)
• Manjanggul Lava Tube (cave)
• Jeongbang & Cheonjiyeon waterfalls
• Beaches (Hamdeok, Hyeopjae)
Food: Black pork BBQ, abalone, mandarins
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Mokpo-si, South Korea
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Jeonju, South Korea
• Jeonju Hanok Village
• Jeondong Cathedral
• Calligraphy + hanbok rental experience
Food: Jeonju bibimbap (best in Korea), makgeolli (rice wine)
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Seoul, South Korea