Updated 29 October 2026
Hiking in Korea: The National Sport Nobody Warns You About
Korea is mostly mountain and almost everybody walks up it. What the trails are like, why the gear looks like that, and how to hike straight out of Seoul.
Seasons & weather
Every guide about Seasons & weather for a trip to South Korea, in one place.
7 guides: Seasons & weather
Updated 16 October 2026
Seoraksan in Autumn: The Best Two Weeks in Korea
Granite ridges, a cable car, a temple in a bowl of mountains and a colour front that comes down from the peaks to the valleys over a fortnight in October.
Updated 16 October 2026
Christmas and Winter Lights in Seoul
Christmas in South Korea is a holiday built around couples more than family dinners. Where the winter lights and markets are, and what to eat in the cold.
Updated 15 October 2026
Best Time to Visit South Korea: A Season-by-Season Guide
When to visit South Korea: cherry blossoms in spring, autumn foliage, festival summers and ski winters, with the best months for weather, crowds and value.
Updated 21 September 2026
Visiting Korea During Chuseok: What Closes and How to Plan
What happens in Korea during Chuseok, from packed intercity trains to quiet, atmospheric cities, and how to plan a trip around the biggest family holiday.
Updated 11 May 2026
Skiing in Korea: Short Runs, Long Nights and Very Cheap Lessons
Resorts from about an hour out of Seoul, floodlit slopes until late, a reliable cold winter and equipment hire that costs less than lunch in the Alps.
Updated 29 April 2026
Cherry Blossom in Korea: A Two Week Window That Moves North
The bloom starts on Jeju and the south coast and reaches Seoul roughly a fortnight later, and the forecast is published rather than guessed at.