KTX

Traveling in Korea During Chuseok: Trains, Closures, Food, and Essential Tips

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Korean family making songpyeon together for Chuseok, with a child wearing hanbok

Chuseok travel in Korea is a little different from traveling at any other time of year. Train tickets become harder to find, highways get busier, and some small restaurants and neighborhood shops close for a few days. At the same time, Seoul often feels quieter as many residents leave the city to visit their hometowns. … Read more

The KTX Won’t Wait: What to Know Before You Board in Korea

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Taking the KTX in Korea: traveler boarding a KTX train at a station platform

Taking the KTX in Korea is easy once you know what to expect on travel day. Booking a ticket is only the first step. You still need to reach the correct station, find your train number and platform, locate your car, and board before the doors close. Unlike the subway, KTX passengers usually do not … Read more