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The Korea Guide

Korea, explained.

Practical, trustworthy guides for first-time visitors — how to get around, how money works, what to eat, and what to know before you land. Written and updated by our team in Seoul.

4 guides5 topicsUpdated Oct 2026Written by our Seoul team

Start here — the first-timer's path

01Getting Around SeoulT-money, subways, AREX, and taxis — everything you need to navigate Seoul like a local.02Money & Payments in KoreaCards rule everything in Korea. Here is how to pay, get cash, and claim tax refunds.03Emergency & Safety BasicsKorea is very safe — and these four numbers and habits make it even safer.

Transport

1 guide
Transport

Getting Around Seoul

T-money, subways, AREX, and taxis — everything you need to navigate Seoul like a local.

8 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Money

1 guide
Money

Money & Payments in Korea

Cards rule everything in Korea. Here is how to pay, get cash, and claim tax refunds.

6 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Culture

1 guide
Culture

Korean Etiquette Essentials

Small courtesies that go a long way — from shoe rules to chopstick etiquette.

6 min readUpdated Oct 2026

Safety

1 guide
Safety

Emergency & Safety Basics

Korea is very safe — and these four numbers and habits make it even safer.

5 min readUpdated Oct 2026

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