{"id":175,"date":"2026-06-29T19:02:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/a-blog.enko.kr\/?p=175"},"modified":"2026-06-29T19:02:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:02:38","slug":"how-to-navigate-yourself-in-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stay.enko.kr\/blog\/how-to-navigate-yourself-in-korea\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Navigate Yourself In Korea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kakao Taxi Guide: Avoid overcharges in Korea. Learn how to estimate fares, track drivers, and pay easily. Perfect for tourists and expats.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1260\" src=\"https:\/\/stay.enko.kr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Life-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stay.enko.kr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Life-3.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/stay.enko.kr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Life-3-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/stay.enko.kr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Life-3-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/stay.enko.kr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Life-3-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/stay.enko.kr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Life-3-1536x806.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/stay.enko.kr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Life-3-2048x1075.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Living in South Korea as a foreigner?<\/strong> Whether you&#8217;re a student, a digital nomad, or an expat on a work assignment, getting around the country may feel overwhelming at first, especially if you don\u2019t speak Korean. But don\u2019t worry: Korea has some of the <strong>world\u2019s most efficient transportation systems<\/strong>, and there are plenty of English-friendly navigation apps that can help you settle in with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, we\u2019ll walk you through the <strong>best apps to navigate Korea<\/strong>, how to read Korean addresses, and even help you understand essential travel vocabulary. This is your <strong>go-to resource<\/strong> for mastering public transport in Seoul and beyond, perfect if you&#8217;re staying in one of our <strong>short to mid-term rental apartments for foreigners<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Getting_Around_in_Korea_What_You_Need_to_Know\"><\/span><strong>Getting Around in Korea: What You Need to Know<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before diving into the apps, here are some key basics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Google Maps<\/strong> is limited in Korea\u2014especially for walking and driving directions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Public transportation<\/strong> (especially subways) is the easiest and cheapest way to get around.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll need a <strong>T-money card<\/strong> (transport card), which must be tapped when entering <em>and<\/em> exiting stations or buses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>From 28th June 2025, Subway fares<\/strong> start at <strong>\u20a91,550 KRW (~$1.14)<\/strong> with additional fees depending on distance (+100 KRW every 5 km)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2139\ufe0f For fare details and schedules, visit the official <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.seoulmetro.co.kr\/en\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Seoul Metro website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%97%BA%EF%B8%8F_1_Kakao_Map_The_Best_Navigation_App_in_Korea\"><\/span>\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f <strong>1. Kakao Map: The Best Navigation App in Korea<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/enkor-blog.s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com\/Kakaomap_Banner_33bc3145af.png\" alt=\"Kakaomap Banner.png\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kakao Map is the <strong>top-rated map app in Korea<\/strong>. It offers subway, bus, driving, and walking directions. You can even browse restaurants, cafes, shops, and ATMs nearby, all sorted by reviews and categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Set_the_App_to_English\"><\/span><strong>How to Set the App to English<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap the <strong>Settings (top-left icon)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>\uc124\uc815 (Settings) > \uc571 \uc124\uc815 (App Settings) > \uc5b8\uc5b4 (Language)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>English<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Example: Getting from Hongik University to Yonsei University<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter your start and end point.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose between bus, subway, car, bike, or walk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customize your route preferences: fewer transfers, less walking, fastest time, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View detailed trip steps using icons and maps\u2014even without knowing Korean.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcdd <strong>Tip<\/strong>: Save offline screenshots before heading out, or keep your data active with a local SIM&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%87_2_Kakao_Metro_Master_the_Subway_System\"><\/span>\ud83d\ude87 <strong>2. Kakao Metro: Master the Subway System<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/enkor-blog.s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com\/Kakao_Metro_Banner_b31766e97a.png\" alt=\"Kakao Metro Banner.png\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kakao Metro is a <strong>subway-only app<\/strong>, perfect for beginners. It features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Real-time schedules<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Offline access to subway maps<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy transfer and travel time estimation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_Kakao_Metro\"><\/span><strong>How to Use Kakao Metro<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select your current station (e.g., <em>Hongik Univ.<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Browse:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next train times<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer stations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real-time updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 Example: From Hongik University Station to Sangsu Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose departure\/arrival<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>App shows travel time, transfer stations, and cost<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%95_3_Kakao_Taxi_Safe_and_Convenient_Taxi_Rides\"><\/span>\ud83d\ude95 <strong>3. Kakao Taxi: Safe and Convenient Taxi Rides<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Taxis in Korea are affordable and easy to book<\/strong>, especially with Kakao Taxi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Book_a_Taxi_%3E_Get_our_full_tutorial_below\"><\/span><strong>How to Book a Taxi &gt; Get our full tutorial below :<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/stay.enko.kr\/blog\/how-to-avoid-over-charged-using-a-taxi-in-korea-kakao-t?traffic_type=internal&amp;utm_source=guest_blog&amp;utm_medium=cta&amp;utm_campaign=inblog&amp;utm_content=navigate-yourself-in-korea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/enkor-blog.s3.ap-northeast-2.amazonaws.com\/Kakao_tutorial_Banner_001_2ca74cb186.jpeg\" alt=\"Kakao tutorial Banner.001.jpeg\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%9A%84_4_Korail_For_Intercity_Train_Travel\"><\/span>\ud83d\ude84 <strong>4. Korail: For Intercity Train Travel<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traveling outside of Seoul? Use <strong>Korail<\/strong> to book tickets for regular and high-speed trains (KTX).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Booking a Ticket on Korail<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose departure\/arrival stations, number of passengers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a train based on time and price<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in your personal info (valid email required)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay online, tickets include a <strong>QR code<\/strong> for check-in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Language support: \u2705 Fully in English<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%AC_5_How_to_Read_Korean_Addresses\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcec <strong>5. How to Read Korean Addresses<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s break down this Korean address:<br><strong>\uc11c\uc6b8 \ub9c8\ud3ec\uad6c \uc11c\uad50\ub3d9 404-9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\uc11c\uc6b8 :<\/strong> Seoul (City)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ub9c8\ud3ec\uad6c :<\/strong> Mapo-gu (District)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\uc11c\uad50\ub3d9 :<\/strong> Seogyo-dong (Neighborhood)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>404-9 :<\/strong> Street and building number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other useful terms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\ub300\ub85c > \ub85c > \uae38<\/strong>: Large \u2192 medium \u2192 small roads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud638 (ho)<\/strong>: Apartment number, e.g., 216\ud638 = Apt 16 on 2nd floor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%A7%A0_6_Essential_Korean_Transit_Vocabulary\"><\/span>\ud83e\udde0 <strong>6. Essential Korean Transit Vocabulary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>\uc5ed (yeok) :<\/strong> Station<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ucd9c\uad6c (chulgu) :<\/strong> Exit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ub300\ud559\uad50 (daehakgyo) :<\/strong> University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\uace7 \ub3c4\ucc29 :<\/strong> Arriving soon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[\uc5ed \uc774\ub984] \uc5b4\ub5bb\uac8c \uac00\uc694? :<\/strong> How do I get to [station]?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\uc67c\ucabd :<\/strong> Left<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\uc624\ub978\ucabd :<\/strong> Right<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf93 Example: <strong>\ud64d\uc775\ub300\ud559\uad50\uc5ed<\/strong> = Hongik University Station = \u201cHongdae\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%A2_Bonus_Need_a_Place_to_Stay_While_Exploring_Korea\"><\/span>\ud83d\udce2 <strong>Bonus: Need a Place to Stay While Exploring Korea?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re looking for <strong>short to mid-term housing in Seoul<\/strong>, we offer fully furnished, foreigner-friendly apartments close to major universities and subway lines. 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