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Discover how the younger generation of South Korea cope with the pressures of the country's economic achievements.
Travel with June & Jessica, local guide who will take you to deeper layers of Korean society.
Follow us through bustling streets tucked between highrise buildings. Gaze at the endless advertisements for various beauty products, luxury brands, and even plastic surgery clinics. Realize what you are seeing reflects a deep issue in Korean society.
The Korean system achieved outstanding results of development, but also left lots of challenges behind.
What are making a wealthy country, Korea, into one of the unhappiest countries in the world?
Learn about the darker aspects of living in South Korea. Find out why Korea has such high suicide rates, a low birth rate, an intense emphasis placed on education, and the country's obsession with beauty.
Gain a different perspective as you stroll the wealthy neighborhood to the tour's end point at the Han River.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
"Gangnam Station exit 11". We will be meeting outside of exit11.
We are finishing at han river park. Closest station is this Apgujeong Station.
Itinerary
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1
Gangnam is the most developed and rich area in this country. From here, June will be dealing with housing problems & histories about developments in Korea.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
This is a love hotel district. Let's look at the love cultures in Korea.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
One of the most famous private institute. June will share education cultures & birthrate related to it.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Sinsa-dong (Gangnam-gu)
No.1 area for plastic surgeries. Let's look at plastic cultures Koreans have.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Han river. This is a place representing developement & suicide. Let's look at the histories of them.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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