if the photos show a lot of pine trees and the graves are kind of scattered up a hillside with no real order, that's definitely Seoul Memorial Park. the older section there is called the "forest cemetery" area and it's pretty unorganized compared to the newer sections. Bundang was still half construction sites in 98 so the view from the cemetery would've been a mix of empty lots and new apartment towers

also check if there's a small stream or drainage ditch near the bottom of the hill. there's one that runs along the edge of the property and it's pretty distinct. if you see that with concrete banks it's another sign

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yeah if the photos show any kind of concrete retaining walls with hanja inscriptions that's a dead giveaway for Seoul Memorial Park. most of the older sections there have those walls with names carved in. the newer columbarium buildings are more modern but in 98 they prob weren't built yet

also check if there's a big red gate with dragons on the pillars. that's the main entrance to Seoul Memorial Park and it's been there since the 70s. if your photos have that then you're definitely in the right place

the other option is Seoul National Cemetery in Dongjak but that's way more formal with straight rows of grave markers and a huge memorial tower. if your photos show grass hills with scattered trees and no military vibe then it's not that one

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honestly, "Seoul Cemetery" is pretty vague since there are multiple. but from 1998 and the mention of Bundang, you're prob talking about Seoul Memorial Park in Seongnam. that area was still being developed back then and the hills around it match older photos I've seen. the big giveaway is usually the mountain ridge behind it, if the photos show a long low ridge with a peak on one end that's Gwanggyosan. if the graves are on a hillside with city spreading out below, that fits too since Bundang was growing fast in the late 90s.

if you can share any details about the gate or sign in the photos I might be able to narrow it down more. there's also a smaller one called Manguri Park Cemetery but that's more rural and further out.

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honestly this is a solid guide, covers most of the basics pretty well. one thing i'd add is that the T-money card is also accepted at most convenience stores and even some taxis, so you don't need to worry about small change as much. also, if you're hitting up Gwangjang Market for street food, go a bit early like 11am to avoid the lunch rush and grab a seat at one of the mung bean pancake stalls near the center.

for the nightlife part, i'd say skip Gangnam unless you're into bottle service and loud EDM. Hongdae is way more fun for just wandering into random bars and chatting with locals, plus the vibe is less stiff. and if you're near the Han River, renting a bike from Yeouido is a chill way to see the city without the crowds.

one thing the guide missed is the Seoul City Bus Tour bus, which is like 12,000 won for a day pass and hits all the major spots if you're short on time. it's a good backup plan if your feet give out from all the walking.

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good guide, covers the essentials. one thing i'd mention is that a lot of tourists miss out on the free cultural programs at places like the national museum or even some palaces. gyeongbokgung has a free english tour at 11am and 1:30pm if you sign up online, way more interesting than just wandering around.

for getting around, the subway is fine but the bus system is actually faster for some routes, especially if you're going across the river. the naver map app is better than google maps here, it shows real-time bus arrivals and which exit to use. just download it before you land.

if you're short on time, skip namsan tower and go up to the seoul library rooftop instead, free view of the city and less crowded. also the guide's right about street food at gwangjang but the mayak kimbap (drug kimbap) stand near the main entrance is the one to line up for, tiny rolls with a mustard dip that people fight over.

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the guide's solid but one thing that always trips people up is the subway exit numbering. seoul stations have like 10+ exits sometimes and they're not always sequential, so check the map before you go up. also, if you're near hongdae on a weekend night, the main street gets packed but the side alleys near the art market have quieter bars with live music, way easier to actually talk to people.

for food, the guide mentions korean bbq in mapo-gu but i'd specifically say go to the meat alley near mangwon station, it's less touristy than the ones in mapo proper and the ajummas there will grill for you. and if you're doing the dmz tour, book through a company that picks you up from your hotel, the ones from insadong charge way more for the same thing.

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