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PRACTICAL ESSENTIALS

Travel help for Korea

Find the practical information you need before and during your trip: moving around, getting connected, paying, storing luggage and booking your next step.

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PRACTICAL ESSENTIALS

Travel Help

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

Passengers wait beside platform screen doors and bilingual exit signs at Gangnam Station on Seoul Subway Line 2
Gangnam Station, Seoul Subway Line 2 · 2026
SUBWAYS

Subways across Korea

Find stations, compare lines and understand tickets and transfers.

Find a station
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A silver Hyundai Sonata taxi displaying Seoul taxi signs and registration
Seoul Hyundai Sonata taxi · September 2025
TAXIS

Taxis in Korea

Choose an app, meet your driver and plan an airport pickup.

Explore taxi options
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Seoul Tourism Plaza information desk
VISITOR SUPPORT

Tourist information

Find a local information centre for directions and travel help.

Find an information centre
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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.
Subways & station search →Official information ↗

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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VISITKOREA · 1330 Travel Helpline
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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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VISITKOREA · Shopping in Korea
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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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VISITKOREA · Electricity & Communications
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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.
Official information ↗

Incheon Airport · T-Luggage Guide
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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.
Travel between cities →Official information ↗

KORAIL · English booking
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