Seoul vs. Busan: Choosing Your Perfect Korea Trip (Based on My Real Mess-Ups) Seoul vs. Busan: Choosing Your Perfect Korea Trip (Based on My Real Mess-Ups) The Seoul Night That Ruined My Schedule I still remember dragging my suitcase through the labyrinthine alleys of Hongdae at 2:00 AM last October. My buddy Min-su had convinced me that the 'real' Seoul starts after midnight. He was right, but he forgot to mention that the subway stops running, and catching a taxi with a dying phone battery is basically a survival challenge. I spent 40,000 won on an 'emergency' fare just to get back to Myeongdong. It was a complete disaster, but sitting there, watching the neon signs reflect on the wet pavement, I felt that electricity—the kind you only get in a megacity of 9.7 million people. Seoul is a beast. It’s chaotic, it’s loud, and if you aren't careful, it will chew up your itinerary and spit out your wallet. When you look at the data, Seoul isn't just a...