Seoul, South Korea — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- In the north of the Republic of Korea, on the west coast.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 9.
- Electricity
- 220 volts AC, 60 cycles; round two-pin plugs.
- Average January Temperatures
- - 2.5°C (27.5°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 25°C (77°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 112mm (4.5 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1703.69 KRW |
| 1.00 USD = 1059.3 KRW |
| 1.00 EUR = 1496.16 KRW |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Lotus Lantern Festival, Apr-May, 10,000 lanterns parade the streets to celebrate Buddha’s birthday, Jongno (website: www.llf.or.kr)
Hi Seoul Festival, Apr-May, showcases the city’s unique history, tradition and diversity through cultural events and performances, throughout the city (website: www.hiseoulfest.org/eng)
Boryeong Mud Festival, Jul, everything from therapeutic mud massage to mud-sliding is on offer at Daecheon Beach, two and a half hours by bus south of Seoul (website: www.mudfestival.or.kr)
Insa-dong Festival, Oct, showcases pungmulnori or folk musical instrumental performances and has a food court with countrywide cuisine
Icheon Rice Cultural Festival, Oct, a feast to celebrate the good harvest, Icheon, an hour’s bus journey away (website: www.ricefestival.or.kr)
Food Korea, Nov, introduces traditional and new Korean food and culture, AT Center (website: www.foodexkorea.com)
