Eat Like a Local
Korean food is not only delicious but also incredibly affordable if you know where to go:
- Convenience Stores: Grab quick and tasty meals like kimbap, instant noodles, and rice balls for under 5,000 KRW. travelmozi.com
- Street Food: Markets like Gwangjang Market in Seoul and Jagalchi Market in Busan offer budget-friendly snacks such as tteokbokki, gimbap, and hotteok.
- Budget Restaurants: Look for local diners (식당) where you can get hearty meals like bibimbap, kimchi stew, or bulgogi for as little as 6,000–8,000 KRW.
Save on Flights and Trains
Traveling to and within South Korea doesn’t have to cost a fortune:
- Book in Advance: Airlines and train tickets are cheaper when booked early. Keep an eye on promotions from Korean Air, Jeju Air, or KTX.
- Use Budget Airlines: For domestic flights, carriers like Jeju Air and Jin Air offer affordable options, especially when traveling to Jeju Island.
- Discount Train Passes: For longer stays, consider a Korail Pass, 여행 which offers unlimited train travel for a fixed period at a discounted rate.