Travel & Leisure
South Korea in May 2027: Holidays, Festivals, Weather & More
May is the month most people overlook after cherry blossom season, which is exactly why I'd recommend it. The Lotus Lantern Festival alone is worth planning around.
Tsushima (Daemado) from Busan: ferry times, what to do, grocery shopping tips, sea sickness medicine, and why Koreans know this island better than most Japanese do.
Samsung to GS. The 10 biggest chaebol ranked by total assets, with founding families, key brands, and 2026 data.
South Korea in August is peak beach season and the hottest month of the year. Liberation Day, better Haeundae alternatives, and what to do in the heat.
July in Korea is peak summer: monsoon rains, heat, humidity, and packed beaches. If that sounds fine to you, beach areas are worth it.
The Haeundae Sand Festival, held annually in Busan, Korea, has evolved into one of the world's largest sand sculpture events. Admire classic and modern art masterpieces recreated in sand.
Early June is one of the best times to visit South Korea: warm, green, uncrowded before monsoon arrives. The window to aim for and when to leave.
Busan rewards different kinds of trips depending on the month. Beach season, BIFF, cherry blossoms, and why winter here is much easier than in Seoul.
Korea's military exemption system has never been about equal treatment. The problem is that saying it's privilige is wrong.
The Suwon Starfield Library is bigger than the Seoul version and almost nobody goes there. Here's what to expect, how to get there, and what to do while you're at it.
What does it actually cost to live in Korea in 2026? Real numbers from Seoul and Busan. Rent, food, transport and utilities, based on real-time data.
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Upcoming Holidays
- Memorial Day June 6th
- Constitution Day July 17th
- Liberation Day August 15th · Substitute: August 17th
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