Seoul/Gyeonggi-do (Northwest Korea) Climbing

Seoul is one of the biggest metropolis cities in the world with a surprisingly rich climbing history. While the sport climbing in the area would hardly be considered world class, they are well maintained, fun, and always crowded with Koreans gawking and screaming unsolicited beta to you. There is a plethora of granite and great multipitch climbing in the northern part of Seoul in Bukhansan National Park, where Yvon Chouinard established 2 classics, Chouinard A and Chouinard B. 

Outside of real rock, there are public artificial walls ($2 for a day pass) and many bouldering gyms that can appease a hard training session or someone just looking to pull on some plastic. 

Don't want to climb? Check out the vibrant city life. Lotte tower for some world class shopping, gwangjang market for some street food, Itaewon/Hongdae to get sloppy, or have a bike ride and picnic by the Han River. Seoul is fucking awesome.