if cost is not a big issue, i would recommend taking a longer trip (8D) and visit cheju.
would cost between RM500-1000 more per person but it's worth it.
remember to bring lots of memory card, scenery during spring should be very nice
i went during autumn and ended up with >1000 photos

if u got fren tht can recommend an agencies tht was nice then is great.u can wait for matta fair also but the price also not a big different.just got a lot of agencies to let u choose only...so is up to u

Anyway, please bear in mind that some economical package offered by the agencies maybe due to a few factors:

1. Hotel (Maybe 2-3 Stars rather than 4-5 stars)
2. Number of places visit
3. Food quality

  Anyway, Enjoy it

excellence advertised a package with cheju from 2588 onwards
you can check out with them
do remember to ask about admission, if it's covered, get them to write down in black and white

as for weather, it seems like this year's winter came late, therefore, the spring is also late
when i went last year, autumn started late and the guide mentioned that winter will come later
go during spring to see cherry blossom!

wow, seems like a pretty bad publicity for harmony
anyway, here are some comments:
1. the korean tour guide is actually sent by the tourism ministry, or at least controlled by the ministry. generally, the genuine ones are very professional and doesn't pressure or bring the group to shop. they'll bring you to what's on the itinerary. some shops do give commissions, but not all. An advice is, do not rush into buying when you arrive. take your time and try to negotiate a good deal, it gets better as the group is about to leave (applicable for ginseng, cordyceps)
2. for souvenirs such as chopstick, fridge magnet, etc, they are everywhere. you can see at least one outside every restaurant, or at least nearby. Prices can be bargained, but not much, even at places like dongdaemun. Unlike our petaling street or those china tours
3. as for the shop near the airport, go there to get your shin ramen and seaweed, the rest get else where. They'll help you pack into boxes (depending on amount of course) for easier shipment and you stuff is subject to less transport (compared to buying at other places earlier). therefore, the noodle and seaweed (all fragile stuff) won't end up crushed. you can get the korean pillow there too, price is pretty reasonable.
4. if the package include Everland, do check whether they cover entrance only or it comes with the Big5 ticket. Big5 includes the ticket for 5 different rides and cost more than the plain entrance ticket.
5. on to the hotels, korean hotels give small towel as bath towel and IIRC, toiletteries are not provided.

if you can travel from penang, i can recommend you a good agency
as for the price, it is the normal rate for standard package

korea voltage is same with japn which is 2 round pin...the muzeum at korea was boring n many things also not real...
if no follow the tour then u will get hard to speak with koreans coz their english r so bad...

hi, my family planning to go Korea this coming CNY,
any travel agency to suggest?