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South Korea

Land of the Morning Calm

Time in South Korea: KST

16 Hours Ahead of MST

Denver: Saturday, 3:00 pm

Seoul: Sunday, 7:00 am

16 Hours Ahead of MST

Denver: Saturday, 3:00 pm

Seoul: Sunday, 7:00 am

South Korea Currency:

Korean Won ₩ (KRW)

USD $1.00 = ₩ 1,327 

* Subject to fluctuation

Things to Know in South Korea:

Capital: Seoul

Primary Int’l Airports: Seoul/Incheon (ICN), Gimhae/Busan (PUS), Jeju Island (CJU), Daegu (TAE)

Spoken Language: Korean

Written Language: Hangul 한글

Population: 51.3 million

    Seoul: 10 million

    Busan: 3.7 million

    Incheon: 2.6 million

    Daegu: 2.5 million

    Daejeon: 1.5 million

Capital: Seoul

Primary Int'l Airports: Seoul/Incheon (ICN), Gimhae/Busan (PUS), Jeju Island (CJU), Daegu (TAE)

Spoken Language: Korean

Written Language: Hangul 한글

Population: 51.3 million

Seoul: 10 million

Busan: 3.7 million

Incheon: 2.6 million

Daegu: 2.5 million

Daejeon: 1.5 million

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    Korea Life and Travel. Temple near Daegu, South Korea
    Colorado Saram and his border collie, Winnie, hike in South Korea.
    Seongsan Ilchulbong UNESCO site - Jeju Island, Korea.

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    John Buckley

    I grew up in the renowned ski resort town of Vail, Colorado, but I’ve lived in South Korea for over 15 years, working as an English teacher.

    Colorado Saram means "Colorado person" in Korean.

    For more than 20 years, I’ve traveled the world, maintaining my Colorado lifestyle while pursuing my passion for international travel in Asia and beyond.

    I write about international skiing, hiking, outdoor adventures, dog-friendly travel, travel gear, and more.

    Read more about the journey that led to the creation of Colorado Saram and how I aim to help you bring the spirit of Colorado adventure to your international travels!

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