Asia · Jewish travel

South Korea

Seoul has the country's dependable public kosher and prayer base.

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Places to explore

Chabad of Korea — Seoul center in Yongsan/Hannam-dong with synagogue, kosher restaurant, delivery and advance Shabbat registration.

Hakehillah Korea — Independent progressive Jewish community organizing services and holiday gatherings without a permanent public building.

Gyeongbokgung & Bukchon — Royal palace and traditional neighborhood in central Seoul; reserve palace programs where needed.

DMZ visitor route — Security-sensitive guided route whose access and itinerary can change; use an authorized tour.

Gyeongju historic areas — Silla-era tombs, temples and UNESCO sites reached by KTX plus local transfer.

Busan — Beaches, markets and hillside neighborhoods; carry food from Seoul.

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