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South Korea
كوريا الجنوبية · Asia
The land of K-culture. Seoul's dynamic energy, ancient palaces, cutting-edge technology, extraordinary food, and Jeju Island's natural beauty.
👥 Visitor Impressions — People & Safety
Koreans are proud of their culture and increasingly open to international visitors thanks to the Korean Wave (Hallyu). Service is generally excellent and professional. Seoul is extremely safe and efficient.
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Plan Your TripAll the booking links you need, in one place
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Weather & Prices by MonthTap any month for detailsJanuary
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-3°/3°
Very cold winter
Moderate
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February
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-2°/4°
Cold — winter ending
Moderate
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March
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4°/12°
Cherry blossom approaching
Moderate
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April
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10°/18°
Cherry blossom peak — best month
Very Expensive
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May
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15°/23°
Excellent spring
High
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June
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20°/27°
Rainy season beginning
Moderate
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July
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23°/30°
Monsoon — hot and humid
Budget
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August
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23°/29°
Heat and rains easing
Moderate
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September
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18°/26°
Excellent autumn
High
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October
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12°/20°
Peak autumn — best colours
Very Expensive
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November
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5°/14°
Late autumn — cooling
Moderate
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December
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-2°/4°
Cold winter — Christmas
Budget
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Budget
Moderate
High
Very Expensive
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Entry & Visa Requirements (Saudi Passport)Visa Type
No Visa Required
Duration
30 days
Cost
Free
Processing Time
Instant
📋 Requirements:
✓ Valid passport 6 months✓ Return ticket✓ Sufficient funds
🔗 Useful links:
⚠️ Saudi citizens enter South Korea visa-free for 30 days.
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Cost of a One-Week Trip (Per Person)🎒
Budget
$275 — $440
per week / per person
Hotel/night~$35
TypeGuesthouse or budget hotel in Hongdae
Food/day~$12
TypeConvenience stores (GS25, 7-Eleven) and pojangmacha street food
Transport/day~$5
💡 Korean convenience store food is genuinely good and incredibly cheap — kimbap, ramen, fried chicken under $3
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Mid-Range
$660 — $1045
per week / per person
Hotel/night~$90
Type4-star hotel in Myeongdong or Gangnam
Food/day~$30
TypeKorean BBQ restaurants and traditional hansik dining
Transport/day~$8
💡 Korean BBQ (samgyeopsal) is a must-do social dining experience — go with a group for best experience
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Luxury
$1870 — $3080
per week / per person
Hotel/night~$250
TypeLuxury hotel in Gangnam or traditional hanok guesthouse
Food/day~$80
TypeMichelin-starred Korean cuisine and fine dining
Transport/day~$15
💡 Staying in a traditional hanok guesthouse in Bukchon is a uniquely Korean experience
⚠️ Costs are estimates — may vary by season
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Muslim-Friendly Rating6.9
out of 10
Religion
Non-religious majority — Buddhism — Christianity
Non-religious majority — Buddhism — Christianity
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Safety
9/10
One of Asia's safest countries. Virtually zero crime. Safe at any hour.
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Muslim-Friendly
4/10
Small Muslim community. Central Masjid in Itaewon. Halal restaurants mostly in Itaewon area of Seoul. Very limited elsewhere.
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Food
4/10
Halal very limited. Itaewon in Seoul has options. Seafood generally safe. Research essential — pork widely used in Korean cooking.
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Value for Money
7/10
Good value overall — cheaper than Japan for similar experience. Street food excellent value.
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Arab Hospitality
7/10
Generally welcoming — K-Wave has created positive image of Korea globally. Language barrier can frustrate but Koreans try to help.
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Ease of Navigation
10/10
Seoul's transit system is world-class — Naver Maps and Kakao Maps essential apps. T-Money card works everywhere.
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Family-Friendly
7/10
Very safe for families. K-pop experiences, palaces, food markets. Halal food challenge requires planning.
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Tourist SIM Cards📱 KT Tourist SIM
30GB
$30 / SIM
Best 5G coverage in Korea
📱 SK Telecom
20GB
$25 / SIM
Excellent coverage
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Getting Around🚇
Seoul Metro ⭐
One of the world's best — 23 lines, English throughout, T-Money card essential
Best for tourists
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KTX High-Speed Rail ⭐
Seoul to Busan 2.5 hours, to Gyeongju 2 hours — buy in advance on Korail
Best for tourists
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Airport Limousine Bus
Comfortable direct buses from Incheon Airport to all Seoul areas — cheapest airport option
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Best Areas to StayTap to open in Google Maps
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Top Attractions & Activities🏯
Gyeongbokgung Palace
15th-century royal palace in the heart of Seoul — changing of the guard ceremony daily
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K-Pop Experience — HYBE & SM
BTS, BLACKPINK and K-pop culture at its source — museum tours and idol cafés
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Gwangjang Market Street Food
Seoul's most famous traditional market — bindaetteok, kimbap and sannakji (live octopus)
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Seoraksan National Park
Dramatic granite peaks especially spectacular during autumn foliage season
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Jeju Island
Korea's Hawai'i — volcanic landscape, waterfalls, beaches and haenyeo (diving women)
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Namsan Tower Night View
360° panoramic view of Seoul at night from the iconic N Seoul Tower