Easy access to Korea and within the country

• Korea connects with more than 63 airlines from over 40 countries and 150 cities connect Korea to the rest of the world. Korea's flagship air carriers [1]Korean Air and [2]Asiana Airlines have direct flights to most global major cities. Both airlines have multiple daily flights between cities in Korea s gettting to Korea is easy and smooth sailing.

Getting Around Korea by Train

• The addition of the [3]KTX (Korea Train Express) has enabled quicker transportation between large cities on the Korean peninsula. The 300km/hr train connects most cities in Korea within 2 hours.

Getting Around Town: Public Transportation

• Korea's population enjoys an efficient public transportation system that is inexpensive, frequent, safe and conveniently linked to convention venues.

• Visit Korea International Website-About Korea(Link to About Korea main Page)

Entering Korea

• Visitors' wishing to enter the Republic of Korea must have a valid passport and obtain a Korean visa before coming. However, people of 99 countries who want to visit Korea temporarily are permitted to enter without a visa according to visa-exemption agreements for 30 days.
  
  Visit Korea International Website-Plan your trip(Link to Flight Times & Routes page)

About Korea

Location

• The Korean Peninsula is located in North-East Asia. It is bordered by the Amnok River (Yalu River) to the northwest, separating Korea from China, and the Duman River (Tumen River) to the northeast which separates Korea from both China and Russia. The country itself is flanked by the Yellow Sea to its west and the East Sea to the east. There are several notable islands that surround the country including Jeju-do, Ulleung-do and Dok-do (Liancourt Rocks).
  The Korean peninsula is roughly 1,030 km (612 miles) long and 175 km (105 miles) wide at its narrowest point. The land area is 99,200 sq km (38,301 square miles), and it has a population of 48.6 million people (2008).
  Because of its unique geographical location, Korea is a very viable piece of land and an international hub of Asia.

The Weather

• Korea has four seasons, with a wet monsoon/summer in the middle of the year, and a cold winter from November to March. The island of Jeju off the southern coast is the warmest and wettest place in the country. The most ideal time to visit Korea is during the autumn months (September~November). During this time, the country experiences warm, sunny weather, skies that are cobalt blue and spectacular foliage that is perhaps the biggest draw. Winters are cold and dry and remain a good time if you are interested in winter sports as there are numerous ski resorts. Spring (April~May) is also beautiful with all the cherry blossoms in bloom. However, it is very busy and one needs to book in advance to ensure accommodation is available. The summer months are muggy and hot, and rather crowded. It is also when the monsoon begins so many activities are subject to the fluctuations of heavy rain.
  

Map of Korea to Use :
Visit Korea International Website - About Korea
   - Location Page
   - Weather Page

Interesting Facts

• Geographic position - Between 33˚ and 43˚ north latitude, and 124˚ and 131˚ east longitude (including North Korea)
     - Highest mountains in S. Korea - Hallasan on Jeju Island, 1,950 meters (6400 ft); Jirisan, 1,915 meters (6,283 ft); and Seoraksan, 1,708 meters (5,604 ft)
     - Rivers - Nakdonggang, 522 km (324 miles); Hangang, 494 km (307 miles); Geumgang, 396 km (246 miles)
     - Economic status (2008) - GNI US $ 955.8 billion; GNI per capita US $ 19,231

Travel to Korea: Essential Information:
Visit Korea International Website - Plan your trip
   - Korea Visas & Passports Page