What clothings to bring if travel to Seoul in end Oct this year?

Question

Will be good if someone can advise me how thick my winter clothing should be, the temperature there, what food similar to singapore that i can take, anything else important to bring, tips on what to look out for etc.. I will be there end Oct for a 5 days company tour...

Answer 1

The weather in Seoul varies from year to year but one thing you can count on is the cold winds crossing the gulf. To be safe I would suggust above all a good Gortex coat with a removable inner linner. At least one heavy sweater, a neck scarf, and a pair of wool mittens. Lip baum or chapstick. All these clothing items are also available at the market places especially in Ittawon.

As for food items, you may want to bring your own individual seasonings for personal use such as red or green curry powder or special Malayasin mixtures which are not available here.
The Koreans only use sea salt for their foods and some of their side dishes will either come as a pleasent surprise or a revolting experience there's no inbetween.

Some common things you may want to be careful with is monitoring your drinking and eating environments. Korean culture is a group culture and they love to drink in excess. Usually they behave but there are times when things can get out of hand very quickly and unlike most cultures there is no one there to monitor drunken situations.

In all, Koreans are basically very honest folk and most often it is very safe to walk around even into the late hours. However, as with all major cities Seoul is not without a common level of crime.
Outside of Seoul things are very different and more cultured. I would suggest exchanging your money at the airport. I have been in over 26 countries and Korea is the only country that will not accept foriegn currency even US dollars for any transaction.
Korean money is easy to compute. 1000 won is basically equal to 1 US Dollar. The difference between the Korean Won and the US Dollar is only one extra (0) zero. 10,000 Won equals approx. $10.00 US.

As I mentioned Koreans move in a group and so at twelve noon everyone goes to lunch and at six in the evening they all go to dinner. If you are looking to take your time and breath in the various atmospheres then I would suggest going a bit later for either. This is due to the fact that the resturants want to serve you and get you out the door as quickly as possible. If you are use to eating breakfast forget it because there are no breakfast restuarants in Korea. (one of my biggest problems).

If you are a tea drinker, Korea has a lovely array of green teas to choose from. There are a couple that can cost up to a hundred dollars for a container. Green tea from Posong (Southern Koea) is the better of all them.

I hope you have a great tip!

Answer 2

i was there during a co trip 2 years ago. October weather is generally cold, pls bringsome clothings meant for winter. Thermal wear and heat packs will help too. but they are not cold like winter-winter kind, just colder than genting highlands. Korea food are similiar to what we see at the food courts here, so there is no worries that you can't adapt to their food there. But do bring along some 'charcoal medicine' for diahhrea or stomach-ache for emerency cases. Most of all, make full use of your trip by going to dongdaemun for great shopping, and dun forget to bargain too! :)

Answer 3

CLOTHING? Weather in October is like early Spring. Not too cold just right. Temp. 50/60s.
FOOD? You can get anything you want here from Singapore, Chinese,European,American,Mexican almost anything.
LOOK OUT FOR? Heavy Traffic and crazy drivers.

Answer 4

Seoul Korea's climate is similar to Chicago's. In October, it is a toss up. You may experience a rainy days followed by sunny...but not too hot.

I would bring a good outdoor jacket (water proof), but not one that is insulated.

Answer 5

In Oct....well it's fall there..You should bring your Jumper cuz when it's dark,,(I mean night..)It is chilly.
It's better to bring umbrella than rain coat cuz people there do not wear rain coat except if they're street cleaner.(ha ha)

*Umbrella
*Long shirt and Lont Pants..(It's company tour so it's better if it's suit...)
*Jumper../Jacket.

I think it will be enough......

Sorry.. I don't really know about Singapore food but I'll tell you which food does Korean eat..
They eat Kim-chi(Spicy food.), rice, western food(Spaghetti, hamburger etc..), Japanese food(Shu-shi..etc)

I hope this will help!!

Answer 6

Bring rain-gear like wind-breakers and umbrellas. Certainly a light sweater. You do not need winter clothing as yet. Expect strong winds and rains. Bring lip balm if you are vulnerable to dry lips.

Answer 7

The climate of Korea is characterized by four distinct seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. The contrast between winter and summer is striking. Winter is bitterly cold and is influenced primarily by cold Siberian fronts. Summer is hot and humid due to the maritime pacific high. The transitional seasons, spring and autumn are sunny and generally dry. Temperatures in all seasons are somewhat lower than those at the corresponding latitudes in other continents, such as North America or Western Europe. The temperatures in Seoul, which is in the latitude of Richmond, Va., are closer to those in New York which is located 500 kilometers (300 miles) farther north from the latitude of Seoul. The variation of annual mean temperature ranges from 10oC to 16oC except for the mountainous areas. August is the hottest month with the mean temperature ranging from 19oC to 27oC. January is the coldest month with the mean temperature ranging from -8oC to 7oC. Annual precipitation is about 1,300mm in the central region. More than a half of the total rainfall is concentrated in summer, while precipitation in winter is less than 10 percent of the annual total.

The prevailing winds are southeasterly to southwesterly in summer, and northwesterly in winter. The winds are stronger in winter, from December to February, than those in other seasons. The land-sea breeze becomes dominant with weakened monsoon winds in the transitional months, September and October.

The relative humidity is the highest in July with 80 percent to 90 percent nationwide, and is the lowest in January and April with 30 percent to 50 percent. It has a moderate value of about 70 percent in September and October. The monsoon front approaches the Korean Peninsula from the south in late June, moving gradually to the north. Significant rainfall occurs when a stationary front spreads over the peninsula.

The rainy season over Korea, the so- called jangma, continues for a month from late June to late July. A short period of rainfall comes in early September when the monsoon front retreats back to the north. This rain occurs over a period of 30-40 days in June through July at all points of South Korea, and accounts for more than 50 percent of annual precipitation in most regions.

Annually, about 28 typhoons occur in the western Pacific, and only two or three among them approach the Korean Peninsula between July and October.

Precipitation distribution on the Korean Peninsula is mainly affected by orography. The southern coastal and its adjacent mountain regions have the largest amount of annual precipitation which is over 1,500mm (60 inches). The sheltered upper Amnokgang (Yalu) river basin in the north, on the other hand, experiences less than 600mm (24 inches). Since the precipitation is larger in the crop growing areas in the south, water needs for agriculture are normally well met. Even though the annual mean precipitation is more than 1,200mm (48 inches), Korea often experiences drought due to the large fluctuation and variation of rainfall, making the management of water resources difficult.

Autumn is known for crisp weather, much sunlight and the changing colors of tree leaves. Beginning in October, the continental air mass brings dry, clear weather. Traditionally, Koreans enjoy the season of harvest with festivities of chuseok which is one of the most important national holidays in Korea. It is often referred to as the Korean version of the American Thanksgiving. Autumn in Korea can be summed up with the simple words of an old Korean saying "The sky is high and the horses get fat

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