South Korea Travel Guide for Indians — Top Places, Shopping & Business Etiquette
South Korea blends ancient culture with modern cities. This guide is for Korean learners, GKS applicants and Indian travellers researching a visit.
Top Places to Visit in South Korea
Place
Highlights
Seoul
Gyeongbokgung Palace, Myeongdong, N Seoul Tower, Han River
Jeju Island
Hallasan volcano, black lava beaches, tangerine orchards
Busan
Haeundae beach, Jagalchi market, Gamcheon Culture Village
Gyeongju
Ancient Silla kingdom capital — Bulguksa temple, royal tumuli
Korean Business Etiquette
Formality and seniority — Age, position and relationship can influence language level and meeting protocol. Observe how colleagues address one another and ask when unsure.
Work dinners — Some groups pour drinks for one another, but customs vary and alcohol is never obligatory. A polite refusal for personal, health or religious reasons is appropriate.
Business cards — In formal meetings, offering or receiving a card with both hands can show care; follow the host organisation's practice.
Communication — Some teams prefer tactful disagreement or private feedback, while others are direct. Adapt to the people and workplace rather than relying on a single cultural rule.