Visitors walk around the Seodaemun Prison where independence fighters were detained and tortured during the Japanese colonial rule in the beginning of 20th century, in Seoul, Aug. 11. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
The Korea Times recently fieldtested an AI-generated tour itinerary for a traveler planning to visit Korea to learn more about the country’s modern history, focusing on the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
The traveler asked Gemini to create a one-day plan. The response was a tour that included Deoksu Palace, the Appenzeller Noble Memorial Museum, Seodaemun Prison, Gwanghwamun Gukbap and Coffee Hanyakbang.
A Korea Times reporter visited each of the recommended destinations to see how well the itinerary worked in practice.
Here is our verdict:
