kja

Thanks for your comments, debussy, but your input is, unfortunately, too late to help me plan -- I returned from South Korea two weeks ago.

I am drafting a trip report, but in the meantime, I'll note that I don't necessarily agree with your views: For example, I think that many people might find good reasons for visiting Busan (whether they live in a tropical area or not) and I'm not sure that everyone would find Jeju "boring" -- but I'm sure it depends on what one does and expects.

Thanks for commenting and do, please, offer your insights once I start posting my trip report. it sounds like we could all learn from you!

Prachuap

Debussy, people in tropical countries would be going to Korea for things other than beaches.

kja

I have begun my tripe report. Here is the link:
http://www.fodors.com/community/asia...outh-korea.cfm

kja

Make that "trip" report. And if you DO think it "tripe," please don't tell me! Life is hard enough. ;-)