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Korean cities entry by entry — Korean name, region, and what the city is known for beyond its landmarks.

Suwon

Suwon

수원

Home of Hwaseong Fortress and Korea's best galbi

👁 21❤️ 0
Jeju

Jeju

제주

Volcanic island with black pork, tangerines, and haenyeo sea women

👁 20❤️ 0
Jinju

Jinju

진주

Lantern festival city with Jinjuseong Fortress on the Nam River

👁 20❤️ 0
Boryeong

Boryeong

보령

Home of Korea famous Mud Festival and Daecheon Beach

👁 19❤️ 0
Gwangju

Gwangju

광주

City of art and democracy, food capital of Jeolla province

👁 18❤️ 0
Gangneung

Gangneung

강릉

East coast city famous for coffee, sundubu, and pristine beaches

👁 16❤️ 0
Seoul

Seoul

서울

The 600-year-old capital blending ancient palaces with neon-lit streets

👁 16❤️ 0
Damyang

Damyang

담양

Bamboo forest haven with scenic Metasequoia Road and slow food culture

👁 15❤️ 0
Pohang

Pohang

포항

East coast city with Korea finest sunrise spot at Homigot

👁 15❤️ 0
Busan

Busan

부산

Korea's second city — coastal, rough, honest, and full of seafood

👁 14❤️ 0
Ulsan

Ulsan

울산

Whale culture city with beautiful Taehwagang river garden

👁 14❤️ 0
Yeosu

Yeosu

여수

Night sea city with spectacular cable car views and Odongdo Island

👁 13❤️ 0
Tongyeong

Tongyeong

통영

Korea Naples with stunning maritime scenery and fresh oysters

👁 8❤️ 0
Chuncheon

Chuncheon

춘천

Dakgalbi capital with Lake Soyang and romantic Nami Island nearby

👁 7❤️ 0
Daegu

Daegu

대구

Korea third largest city, known for spicy food and fashion street Dongseongno

👁 6❤️ 0
Namhae

Namhae

남해

Secluded island with German Village, garlic fields and Boriam Temple

👁 6❤️ 0
Daejeon

Daejeon

대전

Science city with Expo Science Park and beloved Sungsimdang bakery

👁 5❤️ 0
Gyeongju

Gyeongju

경주

The ancient Silla capital — an open-air museum with royal tombs

👁 5❤️ 0
Jeonju

Jeonju

전주

Hanok village and the birthplace of bibimbap

👁 5❤️ 1
Andong

Andong

안동

Hahoe Folk Village and Korea's deepest Confucian culture

👁 4❤️ 0
Incheon

Incheon

인천

Gateway to Korea — Chinatown, open ports history, and seafood

👁 3❤️ 0
Jecheon

Jecheon

제천

Herb medicine festival city with pristine Uirimji Reservoir

👁 3❤️ 0
Pyeongchang

Pyeongchang

평창

2018 Winter Olympics host with highland beef and pristine mountains

👁 3❤️ 0
Sokcho

Sokcho

속초

East coast gateway to Seoraksan with fresh seafood markets

👁 3❤️ 0
Gapyeong

Gapyeong

가평

Weekend escape with Nami Island, Garden of Morning Calm and rail bikes

👁 2❤️ 0

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