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Become a member by 10/31 and get 10% OFF at Hostelworld! Create your account How it worksSeoul is the capital of South Korea and a huge metropolis. Modern skyscrapers and high-tech subways share space with Buddhist temples, palaces and street markets. Other highlights are the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, a convention hall with modern architecture and a rooftop park! At the Jogyesa Temple you can contemplate ancient pine trees. The National Folk Museum of Korea, National Palace Museum, and Gyeongbokgung Palace are walking distance to each other. You can also explore a 600-year-old urban environment at the Bukchon Hanok Village or get that high-tech feeling back at Lotte World, a huge entertainment complex which includes the world's largest indoor theme park.
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The proximity with the neighbor North Korea might frighten you a little, but actually South Korea is a very safe country for tourists. The most common crimes in Seoul are similar to the ones you will find in any big touristic city: pick pocketing and bag snatching. Be extra-careful on public transportation, markets and other popular places. Additional precaution is to avoid unofficial taxi services, even when they are cheaper than the most common like Uber.
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Worldpackers can help you find a place to stay in Seoul. In exchange for a few hours of help a day, you can get lodging, meals and more. There are many options for travelers who want to do work exchange in Seoul. You can teach English, help with cleaning and other tasks at guesthouses and hostels in South Korea. Make a nice profile with your best skills and get accommodation in exchange for your help.
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