As spring unfolds from March to May, Korea becomes a canvas of beautiful colors with blooming flowers under the warm sun. The highlight of this season is undoubtedly cherry blossom viewing!

3 a.m., my alarm goes off. It was my reminder that I made a goal to catch a sunrise over Ulsanbawi Rock.

The cherry blossom forecast for 2025 has been released! This year’s cherry blossoms are expected to bloom three to eight days earlier than average.

When it comes to making friends with Koreans, understanding the culture and ways of connecting is key.

Just 27 miles away from the capital of South Korea, less than an hour’s drive, a new generation of American Soldiers stare at a tense moment of military history in Korea, carved into 1.1 miles of granite bedrock at Third Tunnel of the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), March 20.

U.S. Army Col. Edward Cho, the U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan-Casey commander, speaks to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan-Casey, during an Eighth Army patching ceremony at Camp Casey, March 18, 2025

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Strawberry buffets, available from December to early April, are a seasonal event at many hotels and restaurants. Strawberry lovers will be thrilled by the variety of delightful desserts at this strawberry paradise!

Cherry blossom viewing is probably one of the best ways to fully enjoy the spring in South Korea with your family and friends. Usually you’ll see the delicate pink flowers begin to appear the last week of March and into early April and peak a week later.

Wondering where to begin your adventure in ROK during your stay? Here is a list of the top must-explore cities boasting all the beauty Korea has to offer.