Korea travel, the practical parts
Entry rules, airport trains, transit cards, money and phones. Each answer is checked against the official source, and the check date sits at the top of every guide.
Entry & visas
K-ETA, arrival cards and what to check before you fly.
Airports
Getting from Incheon and Gimpo into the city.
Getting around
Subway, buses, KTX and transit cards.
Money
Cash, cards, ATMs, tax refunds and tipping.
Phones & maps
eSIM, SIM, Wi-Fi and the map apps that work here.
Safety & help
Emergency numbers, hotlines and lost items.
Recently checked
| Guide | Topic | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Do I Need a K-ETA for Korea? 2026 Exemption List and Fee | Entry | October 5, 2026 |
| Gimpo Airport to Seoul: AREX, Line 5, Line 9 or Taxi | Airport | October 5, 2026 |
| Incheon Airport to Seoul: AREX, Airport Bus or Taxi | Airport | October 5, 2026 |
| KTX Booking for Foreigners: Korail Site, App and SRT Merger | Transit | October 5, 2026 |
| Naver Map and KakaoMap in Korea: Directions Without Google | Transit | October 5, 2026 |
| Seoul Subway Basics: Fares, Tickets, Transfers, Etiquette | Transit | October 5, 2026 |
| T-money Card in Korea: Where to Buy, Top Up and Refund | Transit | October 5, 2026 |
| Cash or Card in Korea: ATMs, Exchange, WOWPASS, Transit | Money | October 5, 2026 |