Don’t Rely on Google – These Are What Locals Use!

New to Korea? Google Maps might be your best friend elsewhere…
But in Korea, it’s almost useless 😅
Here are 7 apps you must download to survive and enjoy your time in Korea like a local! 

1. KakaoMap

✅ Best navigation app in Korea
✅ Accurate walking + driving directions
🚫 Google Maps often shows wrong routes

2. Naver Map

✅ Another strong alternative to Google
✅ Great for public transportation
✅ Available in English!

3. Kakao T (카카오T)

🚕 The Uber of Korea
✅ Book taxis easily, track them live
✅ Cash, card, and mobile payment options

4. Papago

🧠 Best Korean-English translator
✅ Natural and accurate translations
✅ Supports voice and image input
🔁 Way better than Google Translate in Korean

5. Shuttle Delivery

🍔 Order food from your phone
✅ English menus, foreigner-friendly
✅ Available in major cities (Seoul, Busan)

6. VisitKorea App

🗺️ Official app by Korea Tourism Organization
✅ Local events, cultural info, travel tips
✅ Great for planning your trip!

7. KorailTalk

🚄 Train booking for traveling outside Seoul
✅ Reserve KTX, Mugunghwa, ITX
✅ English available
🔄 Needed if you want to go to Busan, Gyeongju, etc.

💬 Final Tips

🔸 Download these apps before you arrive or as soon as you land.
🔸 Most are available on both App Store and Google Play.
🔸 Use them to navigate, order food, speak the language, and travel Korea like a pro!

📶 One More Tip!

Haven’t prepared your eSIM yet?
Don’t worry — you can get it right here before your trip.

Stay connected as soon as you land in Korea!

Click the image below!