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Just in case you needed further convincing, here are 12 reasons to add 'visit Korea' to your to do list!

If you're going to be in Seoul over the Chuseok holiday (22nd to 26th of September), then we have some good news for you: you'll be able to enjoy free admission to the city's palaces, royal tombs, and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art! Find out more below:

Planning your gap year? Korea has everything from amazing food and great nightlife to adventure and stunning scenery - and most importantly, it's cheap! Check out our new blog post about why it's the perfect gap year destination:

Fireflies & traditional fireworks make Muju Firefly Festival a truly breathtaking event that you won't want to miss! It's running until the 9th of September, so be sure to check it out ✨

Many residents in Seoul are considering making the move away from the modern hustle and bustle towards a more traditional and uncluttered way of life, centred around Hanok living. Given the beauty, peace and simplicity that a Hanok affords, it's not hard to see why:

📣 Calling all influencers: we've teamed up with STA Travel to offer you and a friend a free trip to Korea to capture content! Simply tell STA why you want to visit Korea and show off some of your best Instagram snaps by the 13th of September, and voila - you'll be in with a chance of winning an 8 day tour of some of the country's top attractions!

As well as topping the Billboard charts for the second time this year, BTS have also become the first K-Pop group to score a spot in the UK Top 40! 👏

60 seconds might not seem long enough to cover everything there is to do in Seoul, but this is a pretty great overview! From historic palaces and beautiful hiking to unparalleled shopping and never-ending nightlife, Seoul has something for everyone:

🎇 The 16th Seoul International Fireworks Festival will be held on 6th October at Yeouido Hangang Park! 🎇
Fun activities and events will be happening all day, culminating in the grand firework display in the evening, during which participants from Canada, Spain, and Korea will light up the skies above the Han River with over 100,000 fireworks!
For more information 👉 https://bit.ly/2cieKJR

We 💙 this photo of Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan - don't you think it almost looks like a painting?

Picture-perfect drinks and snacks, fluffy pink beds to sit in, and most importantly, adorable Pomeranian friends to play with - looks like the perfect cafe to us! 😍🐶✨

Happy Friday! The perfect soundtrack to accompany the long weekend ahead has just arrived - new music from #BTS! ✨

Typhoon Soulik is bringing intense wind and rain to the Korean peninsula today and tomorrow. If you're travelling in Korea at the moment, make sure you take any necessary precautions and stay safe!
📌 Call 131 to get an accurate weather forecast in English 📌 Call our 24 hour Travel Hotline on 1330 for any further assistance

A fun night out in Korea needn't break the bank. In fact, convenience stores often have everything you need - the cheapest drinks, a never-ending supply of snacks, facilities to cook the perfect ramen, and plenty of space to hang out with your friends! 🍻

Starfield Library in COEX is a must-visit for book lovers and photographers alike! Not only is it a great spot to indulge in your love of the written word, but the enormity of its shelves (they're 13m high!) makes it the perfect Instagram spot, too 📚📸

Lonely Planet has just ranked the world's top 500 foodie experiences, and bibimbap has rightfully made it into the top 10!
They describe it as 'the bowl food that's everybody's best friend', and we couldn't agree more. What's your favourite way to eat bibimbap? Do you prefer it sizzling hot or a bit cooler? 😋

Today is 광복절 (Gwangbokjeol), the National Liberation Day of Korea! It is celebrated annually as a public holiday, with 2018 marking 73 years since Korea gained its independence from Japan. We wish everyone a joyous and peaceful day 🇰🇷
[️Photo: Han Seung-heon, KTO]

Looking for the best places to experience all things BTS when you visit Seoul? This video's got you covered! 😁