Kevin is an excellent tour guide and we enjoyed the tour very much. He took extra steps to make sure he met our needs. He was courteous and very knowledgeable. Thank you.
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Hello, I’m Kevin — Your Private Guide and Friend in Seoul 🇰🇷 Licensed Korean Tour Guide since 1996 | 30+ Years of Tourism Experience | Seoul Resident since 1987. Welcome to Seoul! I’m Kevin, an officially licensed tour guide recognized by the South Korean Government since 1996. License No. 1996-01-0100 I studied Tourism Management at Gyeonggi University and first got my feet wet in the tourism industry as a part-time guide in 1988. After spending 20 years in the telecommunications industry, I returned to what I truly love — showing visitors the Korea I know and love. For the past 15+ years, I have specialized in private, personalized tours of Seoul and beyond. 🤝 More Than a Tour — Meet a Friend in Seoul I believe the best way to experience Korea is not simply to visit famous places, but to see them through the eyes of someone who lives here. My tours are designed to feel like spending a day with a good Korean friend — someone who knows where to go, what to eat, what stories to tell and how to make your time special. Whether you want to discover Seoul's iconic highlights or explore hidden neighborhoods far from the usual tourist routes, I'll create an experience that matches your interests, your pace and your travel style. My goal is simple: When our tour is over, I hope you can say “I came to Seoul as a traveler but I left with a good friend here.” And years later, I hope you'll still remember the stories, laughter, food and moments we shared with your family or friends. 🌏 From Seoul Highlights to Hidden Korea The tours listed on my profile are some of my best and most popular experiences but they are only a starting point. Want something different? Just ask Kevin! Food, history, culture, shopping, photography, local neighborhoods, hidden gems, Korean traditions, day trips or something completely customized — what you want is what I provide. I especially enjoy introducing travelers to the authentic Korea that you might not discover on your own. 📸 Your Personal Photographer — Bonus! Want beautiful Instagram-worthy memories of your trip? I've got you! Whenever you like I'll happily take photos of you and your family with your own smartphone — so you can capture great memories without needing to ask strangers to take your picture. 👋 So, Who Is Kevin? I'm just an open-minded ordinary Korean guy who genuinely enjoys meeting people from around the world. I was born in Gyeongju, one of Korea's most historic cities, and I've lived in Seoul since 1987. I've experienced Korea through many different chapters of life and I love sharing not only the facts and history but also the stories, little details, local perspectives and everyday culture that make Korea interesting. Some of my guests have told me: “Kevin, you have the experience and qualifications of a VIP guide — make sure people know that!” That made me smile but what matters most to me is something simpler: Making your day in Korea truly enjoyable and memorable. 🎓 Sharing My Experience With Other Guides I also lead a study group for FIT (Free Independent Traveler) tour guides. I believe that great guides should never stop learning. By sharing knowledge and experiences with fellow guides, I hope we can continue to create more valuable, authentic and memorable private tours for travelers visiting South Korea. ⭐ Why Book With Kevin? 🇰🇷 Official Korean Government–licensed tour guide since 1996 🎓 Tourism Management background 🏙️ Seoul resident since 1987 🌏 25+ years of experience connected to the tourism industry 👨👩👧👦 Private tours — no joining strangers 🗺️ Customized itineraries based on your interests 📖 Engaging storytelling, not just sightseeing 📸 Happy to take beautiful photos with your smartphone 🤝 Friendly, sincere and personal service 🎓 Actively involved in guide education and study 🔐 Your Guide, Your Choice When booking a private tour in Korea I recommend choosing a properly licensed professional tour guide. You can check my official tour guide license number and license photo on my profile. Your trip deserves a guide with experience, qualifications and genuine proud of Korea. ✨ Kevin is just one click away! Why not take a look at my tours and see which one feels right for you? And if you don't find exactly what you're looking for, send me a message. Tell me what you want to see, eat, experience or discover in Korea — and I'll be happy to create something special for you. Come as a traveler, leave as a friend. See you in Seoul! 🇰🇷 Best regards, Kevin H. Your licensed private guide and friend in Seoul 🙂
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There are very popular mountains in South Korea, those are Mt. Seorak, Halla, Jiri and Bukhan. Among them, Mt. Seorak as national park is the most popular one which is located in the east coast from Seoul. The total area is 398, 539㎢ and Over 2, 000 animal species live in 1, 708 meters high mountain. There are many beautiful places near by the mountain, so we can visit Buddhist temple, beach, port and taste sea food if you like seafood. ♡ Cable car to the Geongeumseong fortress doesn't operate due to weather conditions or maintenance, sometimes. ♡ Shorter tour during wintertime. :)
Kevin is an excellent tour guide and we enjoyed the tour very much. He took extra steps to make sure he met our needs. He was courteous and very knowledgeable. Thank you.
Our day trip to Mt. Sorak National Park in Sokcho was fantastic with our guide, Kevin! Despite the slightly wet weather, Kevin has made it such a fun trip! Besides showing us your (Kevin) 3S: Smile = Happy together! Speed = Timely not fast! Sincerity = From the bottom of my heart! We also got to experience: Sing = you sang cheerfully! Satisfaction = accommodative! Synchronize = clicked instantly! We enjoyed our conversations during our journey as well as the "shopping secrets" you've shared too,
{Two days tour is highly recommended because the mountain is far from Seoul} {One day tour route} Hotel(one place)→ about 3 Hours drive to Sokcho → Mt. Seorak(National Park) → Gwongeumseong Fortress(by Cable Car) & Shinheungsa Buddhist Temple → Daepo Port → Naksansa Temple → Naksan Beach → about 3 hours Drive → Hotel(one place) {Two days tour route} [1, 000USD (to book this, ask Kevin H. to send you a Customized Tour)] {Day 1} Hotel(one place) → Nami Island → Mt. Seorak(National Park) → Gwongeumseong Fortress(Cable Car) & Shinheungsa Temple → Hotel in Sokcho(one place) {Day 2} HOTEL in Sokcho(one place) → Dongmyeong Port and Light House → Fish Market → Naksansa Temple → Naksan Beach → about 3 hours Drive to Seoul - Hotel in Seoul(one place) ♡ on Peak seasons [April, October], 06:30am departure is highly recommended. Please check with me. :)
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