What to learn in South Korea
4 things worth learning in South Korea, spread across 2 cities — taste, play and speak. Costs run from $180 to $3,200 for the typical stay, with the middle of the range around $450. The cheapest way in is kimchi and banchan in Seoul, from $180. Most of it is best between September to November. 1 of the 4 end in a named certification rather than just experience.
- Options
- 4
- From
- $180
- Typical length
- 10 days
- Certified
- 1 of 4
2 cities
median $450
1–365 day range
end with a named qualification
All 4 in South Korea
Culinary
Kimchi and banchan
Seoul
1–5 days · $180 – $420
Best Sep-Nov
Culinary
Korean temple cuisine
Baekyangsa
2–14 days · $400 – $900
Best Mar-Nov
Music & Dance
K-pop dance intensive
Seoul
3–60 days · $500 – $1,500
Best Year-round
Language
Korean language immersion
Seoul
21–365 days · $1,600 – $3,200
Best Year-round
Within reach of South Korea
Closest by distance, not by border. If you are already flying this far, these are near enough to stack onto the same trip.
Elsewhere in East Asia
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