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Busan

부산광역시

Beach city where seafood meets neon hillside villages

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Jeju

제주특별자치도

Volcanic island paradise with waterfalls, lava tubes & haenyeo divers

UNESCO sites 3 designations
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Gyeongju

경주시

Open-air museum — 1,000 years of Silla Kingdom ruins

UNESCO sites 8 designations
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Neon-lit megacity where ancient palaces face glass towers. Capital of K-culture, fashion, and street food.

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Busan

Coastal gem with sea-to-table dining, beach clubs, and a booming cruise port. Searches up 95% YoY.

→ 1.02M visitors · Q1 2026 record
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Jeju Island

Volcanic paradise with lava tubes, tangerine groves, and world-class resorts. Korea's most instagrammed island.

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