Lotte World Amusement Park in Seoul, South Korea, surrounded by full-bloom cherry blossoms. Photo: WASAN ONRUECHA / Shutterstock South Korea's flag carrier and also the country's largest airline, Korean Air, has finally published its special cherry blossom map for 2026. Under the "When spring is at its finest, experience the pink magic of Korea!" motto, the Seoul-based airline launched in 1969 with its main hub at Incheon International Airport (ICN) has listed the following locations as best for admiring the breathtaking cherry blossoms:
-Jamsil Seokchon Lake (Seoul)
-Yeouido (Seoul)
-Gaegeum (Busan)
-Oncheoncheon Stream (Busan)
-Maekdo Ecological Park (Busan)
-Noksan-ro (Jeju)
-Ummulgyo Bridge (Jeju)
-Sinsan Park (Jeju)
-Jeju University (Jeju)
Cherry blossoms in South Korea. Photo: ShutterstockThe cherry blossom season in South Korea has begun in late March in the warmer areas in the southern areas, and peak blooms are expected in early April. Cherry blossoms can be admired for a few weeks in total.