https://koreatravelnote.com/Simple, up-to-date guides for visiting Korea: airport transfers, transport cards, SIM and eSIM, maps and apps, and where to stay. Checked against official sources.ko https://koreatravelnote.com/posts/1330-korea-travel-hotline/https://koreatravelnote.com/posts/1330-korea-travel-hotline/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0900Lost, 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. https://koreatravelnote.com/posts/climate-card-seoul-tourist-pass/https://koreatravelnote.com/posts/climate-card-seoul-tourist-pass/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0900Seoul'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. https://koreatravelnote.com/posts/incheon-airport-to-seoul/https://koreatravelnote.com/posts/incheon-airport-to-seoul/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0900How 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. https://koreatravelnote.com/posts/k-eta-2026/https://koreatravelnote.com/posts/k-eta-2026/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0900Travelers 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. https://koreatravelnote.com/posts/korea-tax-refund-for-tourists/https://koreatravelnote.com/posts/korea-tax-refund-for-tourists/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0900How 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. https://koreatravelnote.com/posts/naver-map-vs-google-maps-korea/https://koreatravelnote.com/posts/naver-map-vs-google-maps-korea/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0900Google 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.