Gap Year in South Korea

South Korea provides you with the opportunity to explore peaceful Buddhist temples, unspoiled green landscapes, charming coastal villages and huge modern cities. The energetic metropolis, Seoul, is a stark contrast to the serenity of more rural areas. Spending a gap year in Korea will provide the cultural experience of a lifetime.

Best Gap Year Programs in South Korea

South Korea Gap Year Ideas

From travelling, teaching, working, interning or studying, there is so much choice for things to do in Korea. Visitors are drawn to the country for its modern and traditional aspects.

There are excellent opportunities to study the language, train in taekwando or learn Togu, the Korean drum. Korea is a country that can puzzle and intrigue and is bound to smash your preconceptions.

A popular option is to take a TEFL certification course and then apply to work as an English teacher in Korea. Positions are available throughout the country, and this is a great way to integrate into the society, travel and earn money.

Backpacking in South Korea

Create your own story in Korea and experience firsthand what is so attractive about this colorful and dynamic nation. Korea is constantly on the move and growing economically but has managed to retain its unique and intriguing culture as well as its sense of nationalism.

On a gap year in Korea you can experience urban life and climb Seoul Tower or venture to the outskirts and step into North Korean territory at the DMZ. Take time to stroll around palaces and temples and immerse yourself in a rich heritage.

There is more than enough to do in Korea; soak in hot springs, hike national parks, or dive off the volcanic island of Jeju-do. Try a cuisine that is different than any other; light your mouth on fire with kimchi, taste bulgogi, or sip tea in a traditional Korean teahouse.

Be sure to check out the Insadong district of Seoul for traditional tea, peruse the guinsa temples, get down-n-dirty at the Boryeong Mud Festival and unwind in the Huwon ‘secret garden’.

If you are worried about the language barrier or going solo, view Korea tours.

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