Late Spring · Week 19
Korea is fully green.
Cherry blossoms are gone. Parks are lush. Outdoor festivals are in full swing — best time to be here before the June heat.
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Seongsu Forest Road is at peak green right now. Go between 7–9AM to beat the crowds before Pokémon Festa opens.
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May 20
May Roses Bloom Across Korea—Festival Season Kicks Off
Roses are hitting peak bloom across South Korea this week, and major cities are throwing festivals t…
If you're in Korea in May, these festivals are free or cheap ways to experience local cult…
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May 20
Foreign Travelers Skip Seoul, Book Trains to Busan and Beyond
Foreign visitors are increasingly using Klook's new digital rail booking service to explore cities l…
If you're in Korea or planning a trip, this makes exploring regional cities easier and sho…
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May 20
Centre Pompidou Opens in Seoul with Major Cubist Exhibition
Paris's iconic Centre Pompidou has opened its first international location in Seoul at the Yeouido 6…
If you love art, design, or culture, this is a must-see venue — it's basically Paris's mos…
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May 20
Korean Golfer Bang Shin-sil Breaks Into Top 50 Globally
Bang Shin-sil won the Doosan Match Play on the KLPGA Tour, defeating Choi Eun-woo in a playoff to cl…
Korean golf continues to dominate internationally, making local tournaments worth followin…
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May 20
Korean Chefs Revive Ancient Recipes for Modern Diners
Chefs like Lee Jun are diving into centuries-old Korean cookbooks to create contemporary dishes that…
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