Three to four days covers Seoul's essentials: palaces and hanok villages, Myeongdong and Hongdae, a Han River evening and a day trip (DMZ or Nami Island). A week lets you add Busan by KTX.
With 3 days follow our classic route; with 5+, add Gangnam/COEX, more neighborhoods and a second day trip.
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