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Seattle → Seoul round-trip · April 2026
Seoul, Jeonju, and Busan
Apr 23–307 nights~15–18°C / 60–65°F₩1,350 ≈ $1KST = ET + 13 hrs
Route
Seoul 2.5d → Jeonju hanok night → Busan 2.5d → KTX home
Pace
4–6 stops per day, tighter city timing, one zone at a time
Booking
DMZ, Peau Reve, Lotte World, Sky Capsule, KTX, hotels
Time Right Now
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Route Map
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Day-by-Day
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Operational Notes
Book Before You Fly
- DMZ — passport details, 1+ week ahead
- Peau Reve — WhatsApp/Kakao, reservation-only
- Lotte World — buy the evening slot ahead if rides matter
- Sky Capsule — Mipo→Cheongsapo, sells out at sunset
- KTX — Yongsan→Jeonju, Iksan→Busan, Busan→Seoul
- Hotels — 3 nights Hongdae, 1 night hanok, 3 nights Haeundae
App Stack
- Naver Maps — navigation (Google has gaps)
- Kakao T — taxi with preloaded payment
- Papago — better Korean translation than Google
- Korail Talk — KTX booking and seat changes
- Lotte World — tickets and queue checks if you commit to the park
Money & Pace
- Korea is card-friendly — carry cash for markets and small stalls
- Wise or Schwab debit for no foreign transaction fees
- T-money card handles all transit
- Budget splurges for beer, seafood, and skincare
Trip Tools
Currency
USD
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KRW
₩27,000
KRW
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USD
$7.41
Using fallback rate
Emergency
Korea Customs
No tipping. Anywhere. It can be considered rude.
Shoes off in hanok stays, some restaurants, and any home.
Press the button at restaurants to call staff. Don't wave.
Water is self-serve. Look for a dispenser by the wall.
Pour for others — never fill your own soju glass. Use two hands.
Subway quiet. No calls, low voices. Priority seats are serious.
Trash cans are rare. Carry a small bag or use convenience stores.
Packing Checklist
Subway Quick Ref
Apr 23–30 Forecast
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Expense Tracker
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₩0 each
Reference Library
Every named venue linked to its official page or best English-language source.