KOREA PLAINLY GUIDES
Useful guides.
Nothing complicated.
Practical information about Korea, written for people who want to understand the basics quickly — from getting around Seoul to everyday Korean life.
7 Things First-Time Visitors Should Know About Seoul
The little details that make your first days in Seoul much easier.
Read guide →How to Use the Seoul Subway as a Foreigner
Cards, lines, transfers, signs and simple subway etiquette.
Read guide →How T-money Works in Korea
How to buy, recharge and use a T-money card for everyday travel.
Read guide →What to Expect at a Korean Convenience Store
What to buy, how to pay and how convenience stores work.
Read guide →10 Korean Restaurant Words Worth Knowing
Useful Korean food words that make ordering easier.
Read guide →Naver Map vs Google Maps in Korea
How to use both map apps without making your trip complicated.
Read guide →Do You Need Cash in Korea? Cards, ATMs and Payments
When to use cards, cash and ATMs in Korea.
Read guide →Kakao T: A Simple Taxi Guide for Visitors
A simple guide to finding taxis and understanding pickup points.
Read guide →Korean Cafe Etiquette for First-Time Visitors
Simple habits that make your Korean cafe experience smoother.
Read guide →Korean Dining Etiquette: 9 Simple Things to Know
Easy dining habits that help visitors feel comfortable.
Read guide →Wi-Fi, SIM or eSIM: Staying Connected in Korea
Compare the main ways to stay connected during your trip.
Read guide →How to Read a Korean Menu Without Speaking Korean
Common words and menu patterns that help you understand what you are ordering.
Read guide →What Is a Korean Convenience Store Meal Like?
A quick guide to triangle kimbap, instant noodles and lunch boxes.
Read guide →Seoul Neighborhoods: A Simple Guide for First-Time Visitors
A practical introduction to popular Seoul neighborhoods.
Read guide →How to Order Korean Food as a Foreigner
A simple step-by-step guide to ordering Korean food with confidence.
Read guide →Korea Travel Mistakes That Are Easy to Avoid
Small mistakes that are easy to avoid before and during your trip.
Read guide →Useful Korean Phrases You Will Actually Use
Useful expressions for restaurants, shops and transportation.
Read guide →How Korean Public Transport Transfers Work
Understand subway and bus transfers and transportation-card rules.
Read guide →What to Know Before Visiting a Korean Bathhouse
A beginner-friendly explanation of what to expect at a jjimjilbang.
Read guide →A Beginner’s Guide to Korean Street Food
Common Korean street foods and how to order them.
Read guide →How to Spend Your First Evening in Seoul
A relaxed first-evening plan for visitors who have just arrived.
Read guide →What to Know Before Using a Korean Convenience Store
Learn what Korean convenience stores sell, how to pay, how to heat ready-made food, and what to expect from services such as transit-card top-ups.
Read guide →How Korean Recycling Works for Visitors
A practical guide to sorting rubbish in Korea, from recycling and food scraps to local rubbish bags and hotel bins.
Read guide →How to Use Korean ATMs as a Foreigner
Find an ATM that accepts international cards, make a withdrawal in Korean won, and avoid common card and currency-conversion problems.
Read guide →What Is a Korean Transit Card?
Learn how Korean transit cards work, where to buy and top them up, and how to use one on buses and subways during your visit.
Read guide →How to Use Seoul Buses as a Foreigner
Learn how to plan a bus trip in Seoul, pay with a transit card, board and exit, and make transfers with less stress.
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