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FIND YOUR KOREA

Explore Korea

Choose a place to visit, then plan how to get there.

FOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY

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Bukchon Hanok Village at blue hour · Seoul

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BEFORE YOU LEAVE THE AIRPORT

WOWPASS: get ready to pay and travel

Choose your pickup option, register your card and check both balances before your first ride.

YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE

From the airport to your next city

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PLACES TO BEGIN

Where would you like to go?

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YOUR KOREA MAP

Remember the cities you have visited.

Hover to preview. Select a city card to open its guide, or use a city area or map pin to plant a flag and save that visit in this browser.

YOUR KOREA13 city guides

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BusanPreview

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City areas are derived from administrative-dong boundaries released by Statistics Korea SGIS under KOGL Type 1, modified by vuski/admdongkor, and distributed under CC BY 4.0.

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KOREA WEATHER

Your week in Korea

Plan your next stop with the forecast.

Tap “Use my location” to let your browser show the nearest Korean weather region. Until then, Seoul is selected; you can choose another region at any time.

Seoul · 서울

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KOREA WEATHER

Hourly forecast

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Source: Korea Meteorological Administration · Scheduled forecasts, not live weather.

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About this forecast

Updated four times daily: 00:00 · 06:00 · 12:00 · 18:00 · Korea Standard Time (KST, UTC+9)

KMA may issue its forecasts before the site updates.

Swipe or scroll sideways to see all seven days on smaller screens. — means no data was supplied. Mid-range sky and rain forecasts cover the wider region; island forecasts may have temperatures only.

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KOREA 100 · 2025–2026

100 ways to discover Korea

Explore the official selection across 17 regions, from palaces to island walks. Find your next stop.

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PRACTICAL ESSENTIALS

Travel Help

Find help with transport, language, payments, internet access, luggage and bookings.

Passengers seated inside a Seoul subway trainGetting AroundRoutes, transfers & transport cards

Choose your exact destination, then compare the walking, waiting and transfers as well as the ride.

Next Steps

  1. Save the place’s Korean name and the entrance you need.
  2. Check walking distances, transfers and the last departure for your travel date.
  3. Check a transport card’s coverage and top-up methods before buying.

VISITKOREA · Transportation Cards
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Two people with backpacks using phones and talking outdoorsLanguage HelpMenus, signs & conversations

Keep key names in Korean. For travel information or interpretation support, start with the official 1330 travel helpline page.

Next Steps

  1. Save your accommodation’s Korean address before going out.
  2. Show one short request at a time using text or a translation app.
  3. Use the 1330 page to check available call and chat options.

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A bank card and payment terminalPaymentsCard acceptance & cash

Cards are widely accepted, but some small shops and market stalls may require cash. Check the payment method before ordering.

Next Steps

  1. Ask whether your card is accepted before making a purchase.
  2. Keep some Korean won for places that only take cash.
  3. If a payment fails, check the transaction status before trying again.

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Traveler with luggage using a phone at an airportInternet AccessSIM, eSIM & Wi-Fi

Compare roaming, a local SIM or eSIM, and pocket Wi-Fi. Check your device and the plan details before paying.

Next Steps

  1. Check device compatibility and carrier-lock requirements with the provider.
  2. Confirm whether you need data only or calls and text messages too.
  3. Save activation instructions and pickup details before your flight.

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Backpack on a suitcase beside an airport windowLuggage StorageBefore check-in or after checkout

Check with your accommodation first, then compare station or airport storage options along your route.

Next Steps

  1. Check bag size limits, fees and the latest collection time.
  2. Confirm the exact terminal, station or counter before heading there.
  3. Keep your receipt and allow time to collect your bags.

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Hands using a laptop while holding a bank cardTickets & BookingTrain tickets & booking confirmations

Start with the operator’s official booking page. Save the confirmed ticket or reservation details before you travel.

Next Steps

  1. Check the date, departure station and passenger details before paying.
  2. Read payment, cancellation and refund conditions for your booking.
  3. If no seats are available, compare another departure time or service.

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WHEN YOU ARE READY TO GO

Transport Guides

Find transport in Seoul →

Compare airport transfers and travel between cities, then check how to reach your accommodation.

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Map data & location references

City fills are reference administrative areas as of 2026-07-01. A pin records a visit only in this browser; it does not share your location or prove a visit. Dots mark representative locations. Use the city guide for transport, routes and entrances. Map: Natural Earth Coastline and region boundaries: 2022 reference data.

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