Seoul, South Korea

Seoul is the dynamic capital of South Korea — a city where ancient palaces, futuristic skyscrapers, and late-night street food all collide. It’s fast-paced, stylish, and packed with culture, blending K-pop energy with deep-rooted tradition.

Quick City Snapshot

• City Name: Seoul, South Korea
• Local Nickname: “The Soul of Asia”
• Population: ~9.5 million (city), ~25 million (metro)
• Currency: South Korean Won (₩)
• Language: Korean
• Famous Landmark: Gyeongbokgung Palace
• Time Zone: Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9)

5 Popular Local Foods

• 🍲 Kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew)
• 🍗 Korean fried chicken
• 🥢 Bibimbap
• 🍡 Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes)
• 🍜 Ramyeon

5 Bucket List Items

• 🏯 Tour Gyeongbokgung Palace in hanbok
• 🛍️ Shop in Myeongdong (K-beauty & fashion heaven)
• 🌆 Visit N Seoul Tower at sunset
• 🎤 Sing in a noraebang (karaoke room)
• 🥘 Eat street food at Gwangjang Market

Things to Collect

• 📸 Photo strip from a Korean photobooth (인생네컷)
• 🧾 Street food stall receipt
• 🛍️ K-beauty sample from Myeongdong
• 🏮 Keychain from a palace gift shop
• 🚌 T-money subway card

Neighborhood Checklist

• Hongdae
• Itaewon
• Myeongdong
• Gangnam
• Insadong
• Bukchon Hanok Village
• Dongdaemun
• Gwangjang Market

Printable Activities

• Seoul, Korea Coloring Page – Download
• Mount Fuji Maze – Download
• Tokyo Drawing Page – Download

Common Phrases

• 👋 안녕하세요 (Annyeonghaseyo) – Hello
• 🙏 감사합니다 (Gamsahamnida) – Thank you
• 💰 얼마예요? (Eolmayeyo?) – How much is it?
• 🚇 지하철역이 어디예요? (Jihacheol-yeogi eodiyeyo?) – Where is the subway station?
• 😅 한국어를 못해요 (Hangukeoreul mothaeyo) – I can’t speak Korean