I have been to South Korea twice and transited it many times to and from Japan. I have stayed in Seoul but hope to travel further afield on subsequent trips.
I hope that you find this page interesting and please don't forget to visit my travelogue which has more pictures of the palaces.
South Korea lies below the 38th parallel on the Korean peninsula, bordering the East Sea and the Yellow Sea...It is mountainous in the east; in the west and south are many harbors on the mainland and offshore islands (The Learning Network Inc., 2001).
Official Name: Republic of Korea
Population: 47,904,370
Area: 98,480 sq. km
Capital (population): Seoul (19,850,000)
Major Cities: Seoul, Pusan, Taegu
Language(s): Korean
Monetary Unit: Won
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Comments (53)
Nice page of my wifes home Town thanks and again happy Birthday
lovely page! Nikos
Great information on Seoul! Your Shopping tip was right on the mark - Korea can be very cool in the winter months!!
Very nice and Seoul-full (soulful?? :) page, Rhianon. I enjoyed my visit. Greetings from America.
Ah, another Seoul page here on VT.... good read and lovely photos! I enjoyed it, thanks!
Great page, good reading AND nice Pics. I enjoyed a lot. tnx
very well covered good job
Excellent,always wanted to be here!!!GREAT PAGE!
Great page! Looks like a nice place.
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