Lonely Planet Korea

The Korean Peninsula is a true travel gem: the South, a high-tech nation with a reverence for tradition and the ways of old Asia; the North, a challenging, geopolitical enigma. Simon Richmond, Lonely Planet Writer
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Inside This Book
97 maps
32 National & Provincial Parks visited
27 festivals and events
Countless dips into "oncheon" spas
Inspirational photos
Comprehensive planning tools
Outdoor activities feature
In-depth background