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Whether you're living in South Korea or visiting on a budget vacation, here are some fun things you can do while traveling in almost any area of Korea that won't empty your wallet.

Be a rock star in a norae bang

Known by locals (for example, your taxi driver) as norae bang ("bang" rhymes with "wrong" and means "room"), this private karaoke room will make you glad you memorized all the lyrics to your favorite song in high school. The rooms are outfitted with couches and flashing colored lights in addition to a karaoke machine with a flat screen monitor projecting wonderfully dramatic, unrelated, Korean music videos. Some of the fancier establishments even provide tambourines and poles for dancing.

Tip: This is an especially fun activity after an evening of Korean food and soju.

How much: Between 15,000 and 30,000 KRW for an hour or two (the larger the group, the cheaper per person!)