Insight Guide South Korea explores the history, people and culture of the country in detail, so you can discover everything you need to know about Korean street food, discern traditional pagoda architecture and learn what to expect from a Korean bathhouse. In-depth chapters cover South Korea´s cities and landscapes, from pulsating Seoul to the remote islands of the Jeolla Provinces - alongside hundreds of beautiful pictures and detailed mapping.

The ´Best Of ´section helps you to prioritise what to see and the Travel Tips offer selective listings of where to stay and eat out, plus essential advice on what you need to know before you go and how to get around the country once you are there.