Seoul, Explained

Seoul 101

Your first steps into Korea, with Seoul as the starting point. Practical answers to help you feel at home, wherever your trip takes you.

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Editorial illustration of a smartphone over a Seoul transit map surrounded by icons for maps, taxis, restaurant bookings, translation, and saved places

Seoul 1013 min

Which Apps Should I Install Before Visiting Seoul?

Install one strong local map, one taxi app, one restaurant-booking app, and a translator you trust before your first Seoul trip.

Editorial illustration of a smartphone route connecting a Seoul subway station to a nearby building entrance

Seoul 1013 min

How do I use Naver Map in English to find my way around Seoul?

A practical first-trip guide to setting up Naver Map in English, checking the right branch, reading a Seoul transit route, and finding the correct entrance.