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

Suwon
수원
Home of Hwaseong Fortress and Korea's best galbi

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

Jinju
진주
Lantern festival city with Jinjuseong Fortress on the Nam River

Boryeong
보령
Home of Korea famous Mud Festival and Daecheon Beach

Gwangju
광주
City of art and democracy, food capital of Jeolla province

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

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

Damyang
담양
Bamboo forest haven with scenic Metasequoia Road and slow food culture

Pohang
포항
East coast city with Korea finest sunrise spot at Homigot

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

Ulsan
울산
Whale culture city with beautiful Taehwagang river garden

Yeosu
여수
Night sea city with spectacular cable car views and Odongdo Island

Tongyeong
통영
Korea Naples with stunning maritime scenery and fresh oysters

Chuncheon
춘천
Dakgalbi capital with Lake Soyang and romantic Nami Island nearby

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

Namhae
남해
Secluded island with German Village, garlic fields and Boriam Temple

Daejeon
대전
Science city with Expo Science Park and beloved Sungsimdang bakery

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

Jeonju
전주
Hanok village and the birthplace of bibimbap

Andong
안동
Hahoe Folk Village and Korea's deepest Confucian culture

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

Jecheon
제천
Herb medicine festival city with pristine Uirimji Reservoir

Pyeongchang
평창
2018 Winter Olympics host with highland beef and pristine mountains

Sokcho
속초
East coast gateway to Seoraksan with fresh seafood markets

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