Alternative holiday for Buddha's Birthday

📣 Traveler notes

South Korea is an affluent East Asian nation, recognized for its advanced technology and global pop culture. It blends modern appeal with strong cultural preservation and historical sites.

• Major holidays often follow the lunar calendar, causing date shifts. Significant holidays like Lunar New Year and Chuseok can cause severe disruption to transport services. On designated holidays, expect government offices and banks to be closed, but most shops may remain open.
• Dining generally involves communal, family-style dishes. Common etiquette includes: do not stick chopsticks upright in rice; wait for the eldest person to begin eating; and avoid removing plates from the table. Metal utensils (spoon and chopsticks) are standard, though usage may require adjustment.