South Korea
The next Japan: The hot new destination Aussies are flocking to
The number of Australians flocking to this exciting Asian country has surged 35 per cent compared to before the pandemic.
- by Chris Tharp
★★★★
Airport reviews
It’s one of the best airports in the world - I wish I was stuck here longer
If you’re flying out of Incheon International be sure to arrive at least three hours before your flight to enjoy the facilities and entertainment.
- by Kristie Kellahan
★★★½
Airline reviews
Airline review: On board the world’s busiest flight route
The busiest flight route in the world features no food, no entertainment and no colour.
- by Kristie Kellahan
★★★★
Hotel reviews
Good-value hotel is in the heart of Gangnam Style-land
With South Korea’s increasingly dynamic capital now challenging Tokyo as a must-visit North Asian city, this hotel offers a wholly agreeable stay.
- by Anthony Dennis
Seoul, South Korea, travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights
Food, K-Pop and a glimpse into the city's past are among the highlights of this frenetic city.
- by Anthony Dennis
Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea travel guide and things to do: Highlights of a cultural powerhouse city
A stroll through freezing Seoul streets throw light on the nation that gave the world the Oscar-winning Parasite, the terrifying Squid Game, too cute K-Pop and Gangnam Style.
- by Anthony Dennis
Airline review: Qantas, Airbus A330-300 business class, Sydney to Seoul
It's a treat to finally make it back in the happening South Korean capital thanks in no small measure to the de facto national carrier.
- by Anthony Dennis
What is bulgogi? Where to find the best of South Korea's delicious barbecue meat dish
All hail the Korean barbecue, surely the greatest culinary gift the peninsula has given us.
- by Ben Groundwater
Suwon, South Korea: Impressive fortress is like a mini Great Wall
Suwon is only an hour's train ride from ultra-modern Seoul, but is a delightful journey back in time to one of Asia's most impressive fortresses.
- by Brian Johnston
Flight of Fancy podcast: Join the K Wave - it's time to go to South Korea
This is a traditional and historic country, but it's also ultra-modern and edgy, and a pop-culture juggernaut.
- by Ben Groundwater
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