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馃摫 Essentials
1330 Korea Travel Hotline: Free 24-Hour Help in English
Lost, confused by a menu, or arguing with a taxi? Dial 1330 for free travel help in English, Japanese and Chinese, 24 hours a day. How to call from a Korean or foreign phone, and what they can help with.
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馃殗 Getting Around
Climate Card Seoul: Unlimited Subway and Bus Pass From 5,000 Won (2026)
Seoul's Climate Card short-term pass gives visitors unlimited subway and bus rides for 1 to 7 days, from 5,000 won. Prices, where to buy, what's covered, and when a T-money card is the better choice.
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馃殗 Getting Around
Incheon Airport to Seoul by Train: AREX Express vs All-Stop (2026)
How to get from Incheon Airport to Seoul by AREX train in 2026: Express train 43 minutes for 13,000 won, or the all-stop train from 4,750 won with a transport card. Fares, times and which one to pick.
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Do I Need a K-ETA for Korea in 2026? Exemption for 22 Countries
Travelers from 22 countries and regions, including the US, UK, Japan, Australia and Taiwan, don't need a K-ETA to visit Korea until December 31, 2026. Who is exempt, who still needs one, and why some people apply anyway.
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Korea Tax Refund for Tourists: How Instant Refunds Work in 2026
How foreign visitors get VAT back on shopping in Korea: the instant refund at the store, the airport refund, purchase limits of 1 million won per purchase and 5 million won per trip, and what to bring.
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Naver Map vs Google Maps in Korea (2026): Which One to Use
Google Maps still can't give walking or driving directions in Korea. Here's why, what changed in 2026, and how to use Naver Map in English for subway exits, bus routes and walking directions.