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A visually stunning bowl of warm rice topped with sautéed vegetables, gochujang (chili pepper paste), a fried egg, and often sliced beef, all mixed together before eating.

Chewy rice cakes simmered in a vibrant, spicy gochujang-based sauce, a beloved street food often served with fish cakes and boiled eggs.

Perfect for hot weather, these refreshing cold noodles are served in a tangy, icy broth or with a spicy gochujang sauce.

Namsan Seoul Tower, aka the YTN Seoul Tower, Namsan Tower, Seoul Tower or N Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on the summit of Namsan in central Seoul, South Korea. The 236-metre-tall (774 ft) structure was the nation’s first tower servicing multiple TV and radio broadcasters, and is considered a landmark and symbol of the city.

Everland (Korean: 에버랜드) is South Korea's largest theme park. It is located at the Everland Resort in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. In 2018, it received 5.85 million visitors and was ranked 19th in the world for amusement park attendance. As of 2010, Everland is measured to be approximately 1,200,000 square yards. Along with its main attractions, Everland includes a zoo and water park known as Caribbean Bay. Everland is operated by Samsung C&T Corporation, a subsidiary of the Samsung Group.

Gyeongbokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1395, it was the first royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, and is now one of the most significant tourist attractions in the country.

Korea's biggest holiday alongside Chuseok. 3-day public holiday when 30+ million Koreans travel to ancestral hometowns (귀성길 gwiseonggil). Seoul empties; traffic on highways from Seoul is legendary. Traditional sebae (bow to elders receiving money), tteokguk (rice cake soup — eating it adds one year to your age), hanbok traditional dress. Many tourist sites free or discounted.

Korea's largest cherry blossom festival with 350,000 trees in bloom. Jinhae's Yeojwacheon Stream and Gyeonghwa Station are iconic photo spots.

Korean Thanksgiving with family gatherings, traditional food, and folk villages.

Busan is the epicenter of Korean seafood, and these dried snacks are incredibly flavorful.

Vacuum-packed Busan fish cakes are the local standard, far superior to supermarket versions.

Look for traditionally fermented, clay-pot-aged jars sold by local vendors in market stalls.