south korea

                             SOUTH KOREA

South Korea is known for its music culture, with K-pop being part of Korean culture that's popular across the world. South Korea also has a rich history, with Buddhist temples, cherry trees, and green countryside.

• Unlike much of Asia, South Korea is a year-round destination with 4 distinct seasons, each wearing their own charm with passionate enthusiasm.

• Come in the spring for the cherry blossoms you’ve never heard of and the colourful festivals that decorate the cities.

 Summer is beach season — go surfing on the east coast in Gangneung or diving in Jeju Island, or escape the humid heat for a quiet retreat in the heart of the mountainsKorea’s seasons will embrace you, delight you and make you fall in love with their myriad of colours, songs and exclusive flavours.

"SEOUL CITY " It's located in the western part of the Korean Peninsula's central region. The city has been inhabited since prehistoric times and has been known by several names, including Wiryeseong, Hansan, and Hanseong.

1. Its official name is Seoul Special City 

The city of Seoul has had many different names. Seoul was called Wiryeseong during the Baekje era – one of the Three Kingdoms which ruled over ancient Korea from the 1st century BCE to the 7th century CE. Then, it was called Wiryeseong during the Goryeo era (918–1392). During the Joseon era (1392–1910) it was called Hanyang. During colonial times (1910 – 1945) it was called Keijo. In 1945, the city was officially named Seoul and was designated as a special city in 1949.

2. Seoul is a megacity

Seoul is the capital and biggest city in South Korea. It has a population of almost 10 million which is about 1/5 of the Korean population. It’s considered a megacity because it has a population of over ten million people. Nearly half of Seoul’s population resides in the National Capital Area (which also includes Incheon and Gyeonggi). The Seoul Capital Area is the second largest metropolitan in the world with more than 25.6 million people. It is the sixth most populated city in the world. With an area of 610 km² – about 0.6 per cent of South Korea – Seoul is the seventh most crowded city in the world.

3. Seoul doesn’t have much green space

Though famous for its skyscraper-filled skyline, South Korea actually has a wonderful, and large, natural landscape. Some 64 per cent of the country is covered in forest and the country also has 2,413 kilometres of coastline. However, despite being surrounded by nature, Seoul has the lowest availability of urban green space per capita in South Korea. In Seoul, the urban green space available for each resident is more than 4.38㎡. For comparison, the amount of green space available to residents in Paris is 13㎡, in New York it is 23㎡, and in London it is 27

                                                korean famous food

South Korea is famous for its cuisine, which is known for its balanced flavors of sweet, salty, spicy, and savory. Here are some famous South Korean foods:

• Bibimbap

A bowl of rice, vegetables, eggs, and a spicy sauce. Bibimbap is a popular lunch dish that can vary depending on the region

 

• Tteokbokki

A famous Korean street food made with sweet and chewy rice cakes, fish cakes, scallions, and a sauce made from chili paste and soybean paste.  

• ramen

 usually made with fresh ingredients and spices, and served at restaurants. Ramyeon, however, refers to instant noodles with dried vegetables and artificial flavoring, and is served at eateries too. South Korea is known for its diverse and delicious instant ramen options, and there are several popular brands to choose from

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