Check the Seosan notice first
Seosan, called the 'city where the sun rises', has quiet historic sites and beautiful open nature. The city's 'Live in Seosan for 일주일(또는 한 달)' program is open to foreigners, a great chance.
If you stay in Seosan, the must‑see ‘Seosan 9경’ is a spot even Koreans want to go to.
🏛️ A quiet historic place. Haemi Fortress (Site 1): The Joseon‑era walls are well kept. You can walk the wall, and on weekends there are tightrope shows and folk performances—perfect to show Korean tradition to foreign friends.
Seosan Yonghyeonri Maae Buddha statue (2nd hall) is a national treasure called "Baekje's smile". The Buddha's smile changes with the sunlight, and walking the forest path feels very peaceful.
Gae Simsa (Spot 4): In spring, rare blue cherry blossoms bloom and look amazing. The temple uses twisted trees as columns, showing natural beauty.
🌊 Healing from sea and nature. 간월암 (제3경): a mysterious temple that becomes an island at high tide and land at low tide. The view looks like it's floating on the sea, so it's famous for sunsets.
Golden Mountain (Spot 7): It’s famous for its coastal cliffs and Elephant Rock. The trail isn’t steep, so after a light trek you can enjoy the West Sea view.
Seosan Hanwoo Ranch (Scene 8): The endless green hills look like a Windows wallpaper or a European pastoral scene. It's a great spot for taking photos.
🦞 Food & local experiences Samgilpo Port (Spot 9): On the boat they serve fresh fish as sashimi right after catching it – the ‘sashimi on the boat’ is unique. Sea bass is famous enough to have a festival, so be sure to try it. Seosan Dongbu Traditional Market: A place to feel Seosan’s lively vibe. You can see local specialties like gamtae, eorigu and taste local food – perfect for that.
Seosan City is a really cool place to visit.
Seosan City helps foreign travelers with part of their travel costs.
You need to check the notice for detailed qualifications.
For example, if the notice says only domestic residents can apply, it may be hard for short-term visiting foreigners to apply.
7 things to check before applying
Check the items below one by one in the notice.
| Item | Why is it important | What to do now |
|---|---|---|
| Foreigners can apply | There may be nationality restrictions | Read the support target wording |
| Check stay status | The visa and stay period must match | Check your passport and stay card status |
| Residence restriction | There may be a condition to live in another area | Check the resident registration address or address condition |
| Lodging rules | Allowed lodging may be limited | Ask about the lodging type before booking |
| Support money range | It may not cover everything | Check whether lodging cost and activity cost are included |
| Settlement documents | Without a receipt, payment may be difficult | Decide how to keep receipts |
| Review duty | SNS or review submission may be required | Check the conditions for writing photos and text |
Application preparation steps
Not sure where to start? First check your eligibility, then prepare your documents and accommodation.
If the announcement changes, the conditions also change right away.
Please make sure to check the latest date before applying.
Save the announcement
Save the Seosan City website announcement as a PDF or screenshot. Mark the deadline and submission place first.
Gather identity documents
Prepare your passport, Alien Registration Card (ARC), and local contact number. If you do not have an Alien Registration Card (ARC), ask if another document can be used instead.
Ask if the accommodation is eligible
Before booking, ask if the accommodation fits the support program settlement rules. Also check if they can issue a receipt.
Check the support money structure
First check if it is pay first and get reimbursed later. If you have to pay first, you also need to prepare your card limit and cash plan.
Prepare the review requirements
Write down in advance the photo count, text length, and hashtag requirements. Practical tip: if you record things during the trip, it is easier later.
Choose based on your situation
Can I apply too? First check based on your situation.
Some programs are only for people living in other areas.
If the address on your Alien Registration Card (ARC) is different from your actual address, it may cause a problem.
If settlement happens after your stay ends, it may be hard to submit documents.
Sometimes a local bank account is needed.
Your accommodation booking and entry schedule need to match first.
Support programs do not replace visa issuance.
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