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Autumn in Seoul: The City’s Most Beautiful Season

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Fall is one of the most beautiful times to visit Seoul. By late October, the summer humidity has disappeared, temperatures are cooler, and the city’s parks and walking trails begin turning brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red.

A tiny neighborhood park, Yangjae, Seoul

One of the best places to experience autumn is along Seoul’s many urban streams, including Yangjaecheon (양재천), where tree-lined paths, peaceful waterways, and colorful foliage offer a relaxing escape from busy city life. Many cafes, bakeries, and European-style restaurants and brunch spots are also here.

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Autumn in Seoul

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Following Seoul’s long, lingering summer heat, the leaves have been taking their time to fall, stretching out over the past few weeks..

Dongtan, Korea

Vocabulary

낙엽 — nak-yeop — falling leaves

떨어지다 — tteo-reo-ji-da — to fall

서서히 — seo-seo-hi — slowly; gradually

몇 주 동안 — myeot jju dong-an — for a few weeks

더운 여름 — deo-un yeo-reum — hot summer

주변 지역 — ju-byeon ji-yeok — surrounding areas

지속되다 — ji-sok-doe-da — to continue; to last

가을 — ga-eul — autumn; fall

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Falling for Seoul

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The streets of Seoul are full of autumn colors. The ginkgo trees along Yangjaecheon stream have turned bright yellow, making it a perfect place for an afternoon walk.

Fall.
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Autumn Who? Korea’s Heatwave Has Other Plans

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Even as 가을 (autumn) approaches, South Korea is enduring a late-season 폭염 (heatwave), with temperatures soaring above 35°C in many regions. The 기상청 (KMA) has issued 폭염주의보 (heatwave advisories) and 폭염경보 (heatwave warnings), urging residents to stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activities during peak hours.

Heat wave (폭염)
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A sweet alcoholic drink in the fall season – sogokju.

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소곡주 (sogokju) is a traditional Korean rice wine known for its smooth, sweet, and rich flavor. Made from fermented rice, it has been enjoyed for centuries and is typically associated with Korean royal and noble culture. It’s a great autumn drink.

Unlike stronger distilled liquors like soju (16-25%), sogokju has a milder alcohol content, usually between 10-20%. This drink is often crafted using traditional brewing techniques that include multiple fermentation steps, resulting in a slightly sweet taste and a light amber or golden color.

And for more information on other Korean alcoholic drinks.

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Hiking in the fall season.

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Autumn is the perfect time of the year to hike in South Korea. Check out this link for the best places to see the leaves fall and to experience the beauty of nature.

And our articles on hiking.

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The sky is high and the horses are fat.

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“The sky is high and horses grow fat.”
천고마비 – (cheon-go-ma-bi).

Coming from Chinese, this ancient 4-letter-Chinese-idiom (사자성어) is used in Korea to represent the autumn/fall season.

Check out our detailed illustrate articles on the autumn season for more information.

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