Seoul Searching

The result?

Less time stressing in Seoul and more time enjoying it.

Typically, Id be overwhelmed while scrolling through endless variations of amazing things to do in Seoul articles.

One writer used AI to plan a trip to Seoul, South Korea, generating a two-day itinerary with attract…

Now, though, Im surprisingly calm.

Days before this, I mapped out my brief Seoul itinerary with the help of AI.

My reality is oxymoronically not so.

Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, in front of South Korean mountains

As an operations professional, such meticulous project planning takes up a majority of my waking hours.

Enter: Galaxy AI.

I started with a few prompts like prettiest places to see in Seoul or best restaurants in Seoul.

Tourists can see 360-degree views of Seoul, South Korea, at N Seoul Tower.

The results almost made it seem like I had all of Seoul to myself.

At this moment, the Galaxy AI live interpreter function was a lifesaver.

Immediately, what Id just asked was audibly translated to Korean.

Enjoy Korean barbecue at many restaurants in Seoul, South Korea

Yes, the song played on a loop near the statue.

Yes, there was a line to take a photo in front of the hands.

Yes, I waited in that line with zero regrets.

Mirrored buildings and tall skyscrapers can be found in the heart of Seoul, mixed with some areas of…

I spent the most time in two places, the first being Starfield Library.

The second was Olive Young, a popular South Korean health and beauty store.

I made a mental note to circle-to-search them all later.

Samsung’s Galaxy AI can summarize lengthy articles into bite-size bullets of key information.

Samsung’s Galaxy AI can summarize lengthy articles into bite-size bullets of key information.

Samsung Galaxy AI’s Circle To Search function allows you to search what appears on your phone’s scre…

Samsung Galaxy AI’s Circle To Search function allows you to search what appears on your phone’s scre…

Traditional multi-tiered East Asian pagoda with blue roof details at the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seo…

Traditional Korean gazebo with ornate wooden roof and lattice design.

Thatched roof pavilion with traditional stone and pottery vessels displayed at Gyeongbokgung Palace….

Tourists walk up the many hills in Seoul’s traditional Korean Bukchon Hanok Village

From the top of the Bukchon Observatory, guests can see panoramic views of the Hanok Village below i…

Seoul Tower sits atop Namsam Park, offering patrons 360-degree views of all of Seoul, South Korea

Seoul Tower sits atop Namsam Park, offering patrons 360-degree views of all of Seoul, South Korea

The Statue of Gangnam Style in Seoul, South Korea, pays tribute to Psy’s 2012 smash K-pop hit “Gangn…

An outdoor plaza and the Statue of Gangnam Style surround the outside of Starfield Coex Mall in Seou…

A long pond surrounded by greenery in Seoul Forest

Spotted Sika deer roam around in a deer enclosure within Seoul Forest

A small waterfall and pond in Seoul Forest

A black and white butterfly rests on flower at the Butterfly Garden in Seoul Forest

A pub employee waits for a customer on an empty street at night in the Itaewon area of Seoul, South …