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October in Seoul

  1. OCT 1–7China's National Day holiday

    Myeongdong and the palaces get busy. Go early in the morning.

  2. OCT 3–5National Foundation Day long weekend

    Sat Oct 3 plus a substitute holiday on Mon Oct 5.

  3. TO OCT 11Free heritage pass at the airport

    Discover Seoul Pass, Heritage Edition: free entry to 12 sites incl. the four main palaces and Jongmyo. Tourist Information Center at Incheon or Gimpo. First come, first served.

  4. OCT 1–8Myeongdong welcome booth

    Help in English, Chinese and Japanese near Myeongdong Station, Exit 6.

  5. OCT 5–11Creative x Seongsu

    Free festival across Seongsu-dong.

  6. OCT 7–11Royal Culture Festival

    Programs at all four palaces and Jongmyo.

  7. OCT 9–11Hangul Day long weekend

    Fri Oct 9 is a public holiday.

  8. TO NOV 19K-drama exhibition at HiKR Ground

    40+ Studio Dragon dramas, free entry.

Before you fly

  1. K-ETACheck your passport

    Many nationalities are exempt through Dec 31, 2026; it is required again from Jan 1, 2027. Official site: k-eta.go.kr

  2. ARRIVALe-Arrival Card

    Fill it in online before you land. Free on the official site: e-arrivalcard.go.kr

  3. TRANSITA transit card

    Get a T-money card at any convenience store. Tap in and tap out.

  4. MAPSNaver Map or KakaoMap

    Google Maps gives limited walking directions in Korea.

  5. DATAeSIM or pocket Wi-Fi

    Set it up before you leave.

  6. SOSSave these numbers

    1330 Korea Travel Hotline (24/7, English) · 112 police · 119 fire and ambulance

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