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South Korea

Winning hearts through language – the Gwangjang Market in Seoul.

This easy travel trick made me a hit with the locals

You’ll be amazed at how the country opens up to you (and it doesn’t involve a drop of soju).

  • Paul Marshall
Bustling street scene at Sejong Village Food Street in Seoul.

We found the hidden must-eat hotspots of this Asian megacity

Go where few tourists dare on this tour of Seoul’s backstreet gourmet gems.

  • Rob McFarland
The bike path alongside the Nakdong River.

If you’ve ever dreamed of cycling across a country, look no further

There might be smaller, more sensible countries to attempt this in, but here the food is better, the people friendlier, and you can enjoy a 600-kilometre bike path.

  • Paul Marshall
Busan Port, South Korea.

Port guide: Busan, South Korea

Beachy, buzzing, food-loving, laid-back and seemingly always sunny: this is the Sydney of South Korea, but more raucous and edgy.

  • Brian Johnston
A Seoul kind of feeling... the bright lights of Sinchon, Seoul.

The next Japan: The hot new destination Aussies are flocking to

The number of Australians flocking to this exciting Asian country has surged 35 per cent compared to before the pandemic.

  • Chris Tharp
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Incheon International Airport … plenty to amuse during a stopover.

It’s one of the best airports in the world - I wish I was stuck here longer

If you’re flying out of Incheon International be sure to arrive at least three hours before your flight to enjoy the facilities and entertainment.

  • Kristie Kellahan
Asiana economy class.

Airline review: On board the world’s busiest flight route

The busiest flight route in the world features no food, no entertainment and no colour.

  • Kristie Kellahan
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Good-value hotel is in the heart of Gangnam Style-land

With South Korea’s increasingly dynamic capital now challenging Tokyo as a must-visit North Asian city, this hotel offers a wholly agreeable stay.

  • Anthony Dennis
Seoul has a frenetic pace.

Seoul, South Korea, travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights

Food, K-Pop and a glimpse into the city's past are among the highlights of this frenetic city.

  • Anthony Dennis
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Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea travel guide and things to do: Highlights of a cultural powerhouse city

A stroll through freezing Seoul streets throw light on the nation that gave the world the Oscar-winning Parasite, the terrifying Squid Game, too cute K-Pop and Gangnam Style.

  • Anthony Dennis