Best General South Korea Travel Guides of 2025

Lonely Planet Korea 12 (Travel Guide) is an up-to-date guidebook that offers a comprehensive coverage of Korea. This guidebook provides a wealth of information, from accommodation and transportation to cultural insights and history. It features a pull-out passport-size card with essential information for a smooth journey. The book also includes improved planning tools for family travellers and insider tips to save time and money. With over 95 maps and images, it covers Seoul, Incheon, Jeju-do, Gyeonggi-do, Gangwon-do, Cheongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Sokcho, Samcheok, Chungju, Daejeon, Gongju, Daegu, North Korea, Pyongyang, Panmunjom, the DMZ, and more. Overall, Lonely Planet Korea 12 is an excellent travel guide for anyone planning a trip to Korea.

Fodor's Seoul: with Busan, Jeju, and the Best of Korea is an excellent travel guidebook for those who want to explore Seoul and beyond. It offers multiple itineraries, detailed maps, and honest recommendations from locals on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, and more. The book is packed with historical and cultural insights, special features, and a Korean language primer. The "Best Of" features on "Seoul's Historic Sites" and "K-Drama Filming Sites" are particularly interesting. Overall, this guidebook is a must-have for anyone planning to visit Seoul and Korea.

Lonely Planet Seoul 10 (Travel Guide) is a comprehensive guide to exploring the vibrant city of Seoul. The guidebook provides up-to-date information on all businesses after COVID-19 outbreak, top experiences, and new areas to explore. It also includes a pull-out passport-size card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info and improved planning tools for family travelers. The book is filled with insider tips to save time and money, honest reviews for all budgets, and cultural insights to give a more rewarding travel experience. Overall, Lonely Planet Seoul 10 is an excellent guidebook that offers everything you need to plan an unforgettable trip to Seoul.

The book "2000 Most Common Korean Words in Context" by Lingo Mastery is a comprehensive guide for learning Korean vocabulary. The book provides a list of 2000 most frequently used Korean words with their translations and example sentences in both Korean and English. The introduction offers tips and tricks to improve your learning and a conclusion with a final list of tips to ensure you have learned the words. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to expand their Korean vocabulary and improve their understanding of the language. Overall, it's an excellent resource for Korean language learners of all levels.

Korean BBQ: Master Your Grill in Seven Sauces [A Cookbook] by Bill Kim is a casual and practical guide to grilling with Korean-American flavors. The book includes 80 recipes tailored for home cooks with suitable substitutions for hard-to-find ingredients. Chef Kim teaches the fundamentals of the Korean grill through flavor profiles that can be tweaked according to the griller's preference, then gives an array of knockout recipes. This book is a great addition to any grilling enthusiast's collection, offering unique and accessible recipes that are sure to impress.

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Seoul is a pocket-friendly travel guide that provides up-to-date information and insider tips to make the most of your trip to South Korea's capital. The book features top 10 lists of Seoul's must-sees, such as Gyeongbokgung and Bukhansan National Park, and covers the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping. Themed lists include tearooms, museums, galleries, and culinary specialities. The book also includes easy-to-follow itineraries and a laminated pull-out map of Seoul. Overall, DK Eyewitness Top 10 Seoul is an excellent travel companion that combines expert advice, striking photography, and detailed illustrations to help travellers get closer to their next adventure.

Korean Made Easy Level 1: An Easy Step-By-Step Approach To Learn Korean for Beginners is an excellent resource for anyone looking to learn Korean. The book covers everything from the basics of Hangul to basic conversations equivalent to CEFR A1. The downloadable audio with over 2 hours worth of exercises and high-quality images make this book a fantastic tool for learning. The book is perfect for all age groups and covers the five aspects of the language – Vocabulary, Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in learning Korean.

The "K-Pop Dictionary" is a comprehensive guide to all things Korean culture, from the most common Korean last names to the meaning behind BTS's worldwide success. It covers over 350 essential topics and frequently asked questions from 27 categories, providing readers with an in-depth understanding of Korean culture. The book is available in four formats, including a color hardcover version. New Ampersand Publishing has done an excellent job of compiling this guide to Korean culture, making it an essential read for K-drama and K-pop fans, expats living in Korea, and anyone interested in learning more about Korean culture.

"How to Speak KPOP" is a fun and easy-to-read guide that teaches the most popular Korean slang words and trendy phrases from K-pop, Korean dramas, and movies. The book provides a detailed explanation of each word's cultural background and a pronunciation guide to help readers understand and speak like a true K-pop fan. The examples given in the book are thoughtfully picked to sound like a native speaker. This book is a must-have for anyone who wants to understand the Korean language from pop culture without getting into boring textbooks or grammar rules. Overall, "How to Speak KPOP" is a great resource for K-pop fans who want to learn Korean words and phrases in a fun and interactive way."

The Korean Alphabet Made Easy is an all-in-one workbook that teaches readers how to read, write, and speak the Korean language. With stroke order instructions and writing practice blocks, this book makes it easy for readers to master the Korean alphabet. The book also includes listening exercises to help readers improve their listening and speaking skills. With beautiful high-quality images, the book is suitable for all ages and levels. This book is an excellent resource for those interested in learning the Korean language and is highly recommended.