What to Do in South Korea


Discover the best activities to do in across South Korea.


From traditional cultural practices and modern entertainment to seasonal festivals and unique adventures, this section guides you through must-do experiences that capture the essence of Korean life and culture.
  • HOW

    Culture

    Learn

    Play

    Yutnori: How to Play the Korean Traditional Board Game

    Yutnori (윷놀이) is Korea’s classic holiday board game: four wooden sticks, a simple board, and enough luck and strategy to…

    Yutnori: How to Play Korea’s Traditional Board Game
  • DO

    Eat

    Play

    10 Fun Things to Do in South Korea

    Looking for fun things to do in South Korea for your next trip? From horse riding and seaside activities to…

    things to do in south korea in april
  • DO

    Learn

    A Happy Ending: A Guide to Korean Insects

    Original words by Andrew Barbour, Illustration by Pat Volz Insects play an important role in nature and especially in Korea.…

  • DO

    Learn

    Korean Martial Arts

    Taekwondo, hapkido, and kumdo: you’ve heard the names, and now you can learn the arts.

  • DO

    Play

    Best Courses for Golf in Jeju Island

    The popular vacation destination has more than just beaches. If you are looking for other things to do, our list…

    golf in jeju island
  • DO

    Learn

    Get Your Gayageum On

    Have you ever taken the KTX? If so, you may have noticed that when the train slows down before a…

    Foreigners Playing Gayageum
  • DO

    Play

    Tap into Your Inner Hamster at Big Ball Land

    For those not familiar with zorbing, it’s essentially a human sized hamster ball. It’s a 1.8 meter orb inside a…

    People playing with a big ball
  • DO

    Learn

    Becoming A Pilot In Korea: Where And How To Get

    Taking flying lessons offer you the chance to become a pilot in Korea - then let your spirits soar as…

    flying lessons
  • DO

    Learn

    Pyongyang, Stone Battles, and the Lunar New Year

      Original words by Robert Neff A hundred years ago, many Koreans spent their New Year appeasing evil spirits and…

    Korean Reunification Monument
  • DO

    Learn

    History: Allen Horace ‘Boys Will Be Boys’

    Original words by Robert Neff In this humorous anecdote from the turn of the 20th century, an American diplomat and a…

    Korean kid on a bicycle
  • DO

    Learn

    10 Of The Best FREE Korean Learning Apps 2026

    You are really interested in the Korean culture, looking to learn Korean and sound like native speakers, but are not…

  • DO

    Play

    Best Summer Activities & Events at Han River

    From water fights and cruises to late-night ramen and the famous Rainbow Fountain, Seoul’s Hangang Parks come alive during the…

    best summer activities han river hangang seoul korea
  • DO

    Learn

    Meet Oh Se-hoon, the mayor of Seoul in 2021

    Oh Se-hoon was elected the 38th Mayor of Seoul during South Korea’s by-elections held on April 7th, 2021. As a…

    seoul mayor oh se-hoon
  • DO

    Play

    Exciting Things to Do in Seoul During Fall

    The smell of roasting chestnuts, a crunch of leaves with every step, and cool, crisp mornings that make you grab…

    Exciting Things to do in Seoul During Fall
  • DO

    Learn

    How To Type In Korean With Games & Exercises

    Typing in Korean: The Physical Challenge Let's face it, in this day and age it is much more useful to…

    how to type in korean keyboard cover
  • DO

    Learn

    Korean Tap Water: Is It Safe To Drink?

    Korean tap water is officially rated among the highest quality in the world, yet most locals won't drink it straight…

    tap water
  • Load more