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✔ Introduction to Useful Applications for Traveling in Korea
Hello. Let’s take a look at the must-have apps for foreigners traveling to
Korea.
Korea is a country filled with diverse culture, delicious food,
and beautiful scenery.
However, there can be various difficulties
for first-time visitors, such as language barriers and transportation
issues.
Traveling in a foreign country, where language and culture are
different, can be greatly facilitated by some prior preparation. By
pre-installing necessary applications on your smartphone, you can minimize
inconveniences during your trip.
To address these issues, I will introduce some useful applications.π
Introduction to Useful Applications for Traveling in Korea
1. Transportation AppsπΊ
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| Transportation apps |
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| KakaoMap |
▶ KakaoMap
Provides maps of Korea and detailed public
transportation information. Enter your destination to find the fastest route
and check real-time traffic conditions.
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| Naver Map |
Similar to KakaoMap but offers features particularly useful for foreigners. It supports multiple languages, including English, Japanese, and Chinese, and allows easy searching for public transportation routes.
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| smart Subway |
▶ smart Subway
Provides maps of the Korean subway system, very
useful for navigating the subway.
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| KakaoTaxi |
▶ KakaoTaxi
An app that allows you to conveniently call a taxi in
Korea.
2. Food Apps π
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| Baedal Minjok |
▶ Baedal Minjok / λ°°λ¬μλ―Όμ‘±
A leading food delivery app in Korea, making it easy to find various restaurants. Menus are conveniently provided with pictures.
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| Yogiyo |
▶Dining Code
Provides information about nearby restaurants, including people's reviews and rankings.
▶ Catch Table
Instead of waiting in line at popular restaurants, you can make a reservation via the app and enter when it's your turn.
3. Tourist Information Apps π
▶ Visit Korea
An app provided by the Korea Tourism Organization
that offers various tourist information. You can view attractions,
festivals, and accommodation details at a glance.
▶ Klook
An app for booking various activities and tours in
Korea. You can experience a variety of activities at discounted prices, so
consider it for your travel plans.
Installing these apps in advance will make your trip to Korea more convenient! π
App Usage Tips ❕
Here are a few tips for using apps. First, it is advisable to download apps in a Wi-Fi environment to avoid data charges. Also, changing the language settings in the app can make it more convenient to use. For example, in KakaoMap or Naver Map, setting the language to English makes it easier for foreigners to use.
Using these apps will make your trip to Korea more enjoyable!
