Contents

INTRODUCTION

What to see

When to go

Author picks

Things not to miss

BASICS

Getting there

Visas and entry requirements

Getting around

The media

Festivals

Culture and etiquette

Living and working in Seoul

Travel essentials

THE GUIDE

1 Gyeongbokgung and around

2 Insadong and around

3 Gwanghwamun and City Hall

4 Myeongdong and Dongdaemun

5 Northern Seoul

6 Western Seoul

7 Itaewon and Yongsan

8 Southern Seoul

LISTINGS

  9 Accommodation

10 Eating

11 Drinking and nightlife

12 Entertainment

13 Shopping

14 Sports and health

OUT OF THE CITY

15 Around Seoul

CONTEXTS

History

Religion

Film

Books

Korean

Glossary

SMALL PRINT & INDEX