City Guide: Seoul, South Korea

By Katy Dutile: Subscribe to Katy's

September 2, 2011 2:36 PM EDT

Get ready for Kimchi and Soju on the next trip to Seoul, South Korea. Whether vacationing, teaching English, or studying abroad Seoul offers lots to do and a fantastic transportation system to get around.

Seoul was almost completely destroyed in the Korean War, leading the whole city to be rebuilt within the last sixty years - and rebuild it has! Seoul has become a modern megacity of skyscrapers with 10 million people alone within the city limits.

The key to a great trip or move to Seoul is finding those uniquely Korean sights and tastes within the city.

Hongdae Free Market

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Vendors at Hongdae Free Art Market in Seoul (Katy Dutile)
Vendors at Hongdae Free Art Market in Seoul (Katy Dutile)

Located across from the Hongik University, a top art school, Hongdae free art market is filled with indie art including handmade jewelry and 10 second sketch artist. It can be a little overpriced, but definitely worth a visit to pick up some nontraditional souvenirs. This market is only open on Saturdays, and after 6pm local bands perform.  This hipster area of Seoul is also great for bars and nightlife.

Seoul World Cup Stadium

Seoul World Cup Stadium during 2007 Korea vs. Netherlands Friendly (Flickr/Connor Meagher)
Seoul World Cup Stadium during 2007 Korea vs. Netherlands Friendly (Flickr/Connor Meagher)

Unlike U.S. stadiums, you can stock up on Cass (Korean beer) and bring it into the stadium to cheer on FC Seoul, the Seoul club team. Tickets for FC Seoul are 10,000 won (aprox 10 USD) for general admission, where the local's excitement is contagious.

Get tickets and check out FC Seoul schedule here: http://www.fcseoul.com/en/main/main.jsp

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