Korea IRL is a travel and culture guide to Korea — written by someone who actually lives here.
Most English guides to Korea are written by visitors or expats. Helpful, but always from the outside looking in. Korea IRL is different: it's made by a Seoul-based local, so you get the real, practical, up-to-date version — the stuff locals actually know.
What we cover
Practical travel info (transport, eSIM, budgets, itineraries) and the culture, food, and neighborhoods worth your time — starting with Seoul and expanding across Korea.
Who's behind it
Korea IRL is created by SooSung, a Seoul-based writer. Every guide is researched against official sources and, where possible, based on first-hand experience.
How we keep it accurate
Travel facts change. We cite official sources, date our guides, and re-check time-sensitive details regularly. See our Editorial Policy for how we research, source images, and handle corrections.
Say hi
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