South Korea

Seoul

Seoul (서울) is the capital of South Korea. With a municipal population of over 10.5 million, and a metropolitan population totaling over 20.5 million, Seoul is by far South Korea's largest city and one of East Asia's financial and cultural centers. A fascinating blend of ancient traditions and cutting- edge digital technology, home to endless street food vendors and vast nightlife districts, an extraordinarily high-pressure educational system and serene Buddhist temples, a dynamic trend-setting youth culture and often crushing conformism, extraordinary architecture and endless monotonous rows of grey apartment buildings, Seoul is a city filled with stark contrasts, contradictions, and paradoxes.

Busan

Busan (부산(釜山)) (formerly romanized as Pusan ) is a city located in the south-eastern province of South Gyeongsang, South Korea. It is the second largest city in South Korea, and has the largest port in the country (5th largest in the world), biggest department store in the world, beautiful beaches and mountains, spas, and tasty seafood dishes.

Incheon

Incheon (Hangul: 인천, Hanja: 仁川, formerly romanized as Inchon ) is a city in South Korea on the coast directly bordering the west of Seoul. It is a rapidly expanding centre for new urban development in Korea. Several beautiful islands, such as Yeongjong Island and Ganghwa Island, are also within city limits.

Jeju-si

Jeju City (제주시) is the largest and capital city of Jeju Special Self- Governing Province, South Korea. : P70 : P8

Daegu

Daegu (대구, 大邱), formerly romanized as Taegu and officially known as the Daegu Metropolitan City, is South Korea's fourth largest city (after Seoul, Busan, and Incheon), and the third largest metropolitan area in the nation, with over 2.5 million residents. Daegu is in southeastern Korea, about 80 km (50 miles) from the seacoast, near the Geumho River and its mainstream, Nakdong River in Gyeongsang-do. : P70 : P8

Suwon-si

Suwon (수원,水原) is a city in the southern central part of Gyeonggi-do. As the home of the Gyeonggi Provincial Government, it is the political, economic and administration center of Gyeonggi-do. Major subways and expressways are connected to Suwon, making it a transportation hub. : P70 : P8

Gyeongju-si

Gyeongju (경주시, 慶州市; formally romanized as Kyongju ) is in North Gyeongsang province, South Korea. The capital of the Silla Kingdom for approximately the whole first millennium CE, Gyeongju is definitely worth visiting if you are at all interested in Korean history. : P70 : P8

Daejeon

Daejeon (대전, 大田, formerly Taejon ) is the capital of South Chungcheong province. Yuseong Hot Springs Resort and Daecheong Dam are amongst the city's most popular tourist attractions. : P70 : P8

Gwangju

Gwangju (광주, 光州) (means city of light), (formerly Romanized as Kwangju ) is a metropolitan city in the center of South Jeolla province, South Korea. Gwangju has a thriving youth and arts culture and even a glance down the streets of 'Geumnam-ro' will note a generally more fashion-conscious populace. Further to this, the city has numerous art galleries and hosts a biennial Bienalle. : P70 : P8

Sokcho-si

Sokcho (속초) is a city in Gangwon, South Korea. It's quite a sleepy city and is known as a gateway to Seoraksan National Park, which is a 30 minute bus ride from the central hub. Also, the DMZ is located an hour north by bus, from the central hub. The city has many beaches and areas to view the East Sea, or Sea of Japan.

Ulsan

Ulsan (울산(蔚山)) is a city in South Gyeongsang. It is the capital of the Ulsan Metropolitan District.

Gangneung-si

Gangneung (강릉,江陵) is the largest coastal city in Gangwon Province, third largest overall. Gangneung is nestled at the east side of South Korea's longest mountain range, Taebaek. The Taebaek Mountains stretch along the eastern edge of Korean Peninsula and run along the East Sea.

Icheon-si

Icheon is a city in Gyeonggi-do Province.