South Korea

• Language: Korean
• Government: Republic of South Korea
• Currency: Won
• Capital: Seoul
• Best time to visit: September-November is the best time to avoid the rainy monsoon and hot summer and the touristy time of April-May. The winter, November-March can be extremely cold and dry but good for ice/snow activities like skiing. Many festivals are held during October.

• Flights

The Major International airports

• Incheon International Airport
• G impo Airport

Click here to know the airlines that fly in and out of South Korea

• By Sea

• International Ferry Terminal on Busan Harbor Pier 1 - ferries from this port travel to and fro the Japanese cities, namely, Fukuoka, Osaka, Shimonoseki and Tsushima Island.

• By Air

There are 67 airports in South Korea with paved runways and the major ones are in Seoul, Busan and Jeju. South Korean airports are usually served by the two major airlines - Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. Hansung Airlines and Jeju Air also serve some domestic flights with much less fare price.

• Ports and Harbours

• Busan
• Gunsan
• Incheon
• Jeju
• Jinhae
• Masan
• Mokpo
• Pohang
• Ulsan
• Yeosu

• By Land

Railways

Subway Stations: serves the six major cities -Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Daejon, Incheon

Seoul Station-Cheongnyangni - the oldest section of Line 1 which opened in 1974.

Buses

• Express Bus Terminal
• Dongbu (East) Bus Terminal
• Nambu (South) Bus Terminal
• Sangbong Bus Terminal
• Seoul Express Bus Terminal

Others

Streetcars

• Seoul
• Busan
• Daegu
• Daejon
• Gwangju
• Gyeongju
• Incheon
• Andong
• Chejudo (Jejudo) Island

The year was 2002. South Korea co-hosted the World Cup with Japan. You may not have been there. The event has ended but the atmosphere of it lives on. Trace back in time and memoirs.

• Busan Sports Complex Main Stadium
• Daegu Sports Complex Stadium
• Daejeon World Cup Stadium
• Gwangju World Cup Stadium
• Incheon Munhak Stadium
• Jeju World Cup Stadium
• Jeonju World Cup Stadium
• Seoul World Cup Stadium
• Suwon World Cup Stadium
• Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium

Festivals of South Korea

Listing of cities and towns of South Korea

Korea Travel Bureau - Tours includes Seoul, Gyeongju and Cheju, and special World Cup 2002 venues. You may check their website at wwwktbonline.com

Tour Net Korea Co., Ltd. -Offers several kind of tour packages including customization and guided tours. There are two offices, Seoul: #817, Hyundai Tresbien 55, IKsun-dong, JongNo-Gu Seoul, KOREA and Suwon Office : 6F SK bldg, #562-6, Wooman-dong, Paldal Gu, Suwon, KOREA. You may check their website at www.tournetkorea.com

Below are some listing of Tour agencies based on some countries. They have been arranged by continents:

Africa

Asia

AT Reservation Network Pte Ltd- a subsidiary of Asiatravel.com Holdings Ltd offering cheap deals for flights, hotels and tours. They have various offices found in Dubai, Hongkong. Singapore, Philippines, Thailand. Click on the name to view contact details.

Australia and Oceania

Europe

Miki Travel Limited (UK-main)- Although they are based in London, they have several affiliate offices in Europe and Asia which makes connections easier. You can check their website at www.miki.co.uk or visit their office in 18/20 Cannon Street, London EC4M 6XD, England. Affiliate offices can be found in the following Asian cities of Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Sendai, Hongkong, Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Bangkok, Jakarta. It also has offices in the following European cities: London, Zurich, Dublin, Rome, Madrid, Helsinki, Lisbon, Frankfurt, Brussels, Florence, Barcelona, Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Milan, Nice, Budapest, Geneva, Munich, Vienna, Venice, Oslo, and Prague.

Explore Worldwide Limited (UK-main) - the focus is not just in giving you a holiday vacation but one that is coupled with great adventure. Their office is UK based at the following address: Nelson House, 55 Victoria Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7PA,UK. You can check their website at www.explore.co.uk or call their travel agents at # 0870 333 4801.

USA

Artisan of Leisure - located in New York City, across the street from Union Square Cafe—and just steps from the vibrant Union Square Greenmarket. Office hours is 9 a.m.- 6p.m. Mon- Fri by appointment only. Click on the name to view details.

Expedia Inc. - It by far the largest online travel agency with several interfacing famous brands, one of which is Expedia.com. You can book either flights, hotels, cars, a vacation package or a combination of any. You can visit their website at www.expedia.com or call Main Office Phone Number 425-679-7200 Customer Service phone 1-800-EXPEDIA or [1 (800) 397-3342]