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Neon-lit megacities, ancient palaces, temple-topped mountains and the best food scene in Asia, all wired for the ultimate bleisure trip.
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South Korea is where the hyper-modern and the deeply ancient share the same skyline. Glass towers and 24-hour street life sit beside royal palaces and Buddhist temples, powered by some of the fastest, most seamless connectivity on earth.
It is a natural bleisure star: blend high-tech Seoul co-working with palace mornings, then escape by high-speed rail to coastal Busan, historic Gyeongju or the volcanic island of Jeju. K-pop, cinema and design give it irresistible cultural pull.
Above all it is a food and soft-adventure paradise, from sizzling barbecue and midnight markets to temple stays, national-park hikes and hot-spring towns. Endlessly energetic, endlessly rewarding.
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Nature, culture & hidden gems
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We're hand-picking the standout places, hidden gems and can't-miss activities in South Korea. Meanwhile, the cities above are a great starting point.