Country Focus: South Korea

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Korea (a.k.a. Republic of Korea, ROK or South Korea) is located in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula. Its immediate neighbors are China to the west and north-west, Japan to the east (separated by the East Sea) and Russia to the north-east.

The Gwangandaegyo as seen from Gwangali Beach, Gwangan-dong, Suyeong District, Busan, South Korea (2019)

The flora and fauna of Korea includes a relatively rich bird life and many endemic species including endangered species.

Korea is a temperate country. The main religion in Korea is traditionally Buddhism. 

In terms of cuisine, Korean food are generally prepared with a rich mixture of essential ingredients which include many spices and sauces. Kimchi (generally made of fermented and preserved cabbage) is world famous and is probably considered an iconic feature of Korean cuisine. But Korean food is not only about kimchi as most Koreans and regular visitors would attest.

My favorite Korean meal, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea (2011)

Korean-style hotpot, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea (2011)

A typical Korean-style barbecue, Gwangan-dong, Suyeong District, Busan, South Korea (2019)

The Incheon International Airport (IATA: ICN, ICAO: RKSI) is the main international gateway into Korea for most foreign visitors. Incheon is an award winning airport which has consistently been rated as one of the best in the world. It is located about 48km (about 30 miles) from Seoul. The former main international airport, Gimpo International Airport (IATA: GMP, ICAO: RKSS) now serves mainly domestic flights and is currently the 3rd largest in the country after Jeju International Airport (IATA: CJU, ICAO: RKPU) which currently ranks as thge 2nd largest in Korea. Jeju International Airport serves mainly domestic destinations as well as some international destinations in China, Hong Kong, Japan and Taiwan.

Baggage belt at Incheon International Airport, Incheon, Seoul, South Korea (2011)


Travelogue Map: South Korea

Seoul
Busan

Articles on Korea in this Blog
Photographs of Photographs (Seoul)


A cafe at Jeonpo Cafe Street, Jeonpo-dong, Busanjin District, Busan, South Korea (2019)


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