Planning a trip to South Korea? These essential mobile apps will help you navigate transportation, food delivery, language barriers, and more—making your travel experience smooth and enjoyable.
A reliable alternative to Google Maps, especially in Korea where Google services may be limited. Offers accurate public transportation and walking directions.
- Supports English interface
- Real-time subway and bus info
- Walking and driving navigation
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The best way to call a taxi in Korea. Works similarly to Uber, but with Korean taxis. English interface available.
- Call taxis with real-time tracking
- Pay with card or KakaoPay
- Schedule rides in advance
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Developed by Naver, Papago is known for accurate Korean-English translations and excellent sentence-level results, especially for travelers.
- Text, voice, image, and conversation translation
- Offline support with downloaded language packs
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This app helps you navigate the Korean subway system with ease. Great for visitors who need to transfer between multiple lines.
- Color-coded subway maps
- Arrival times and transfer information
- Multilingual support
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Order food like a local with Korea’s #1 delivery app. Choose from Korean BBQ, fried chicken, tteokbokki, and more. Mostly in Korean, but you can use Papago to assist.
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Bonus: T-Money Pay
This app lets you check your transit card balance and recharge from your phone. Useful for travelers using public transport frequently.
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📌 Final Tip
With these apps, navigating Korea becomes easy—even if it’s your first time. Be sure to install them before your trip to save time and avoid confusion.
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