Ecks wrote: I figured people who had gone before might have some suggestions of places to go or advice. I would really appreciate it!
It's been awhile since I've been in Korea, but I'm sure these places are still intact and worth visiting. In Seoul, there's Namdaemun Market, which is a huge, sprawling outdoor market and is unlike anything anywhere. There's also Insadong, a street of art galleries, antique shops, and tea houses. Finally, there's Kyongbokkung or Kyongbok Palace, which is the most impressive of the palaces you can visit.
Outside of Seoul, there are many traditional folk villages. The one I visited was near Suwon, which is about an hour's drive from Seoul, and was called the Hanguk Minsok Ch'on or the Korean Folk Village. Definitely visit one of these, as they're charming.
As for advice, if you're single and of a marrying age, and if you have Korean relatives and/or many Korean friends, beware: They might just try to marry you off.
