Hanamichi - Your Korea Settlement Guide 🇰🇷

  📲 Essential Apps You Must Download in Korea (2026 Guide) In Korea, most daily activities revolve around smartphone apps. From navigation and food delivery to transportation and shopping, a large part of everyday life is handled through apps, so it is important for foreigners to know essential apps in advance. 🗺 Navigation Apps Since Google Maps works only partially in Korea, most people use the following apps instead. Naver Map Kakao Map These apps provide excellent public transportation, walking directions, and place search features, making them essential for daily life in Korea. 🌐 Translation Apps Papago It supports text, image, and voice translation, and is extremely useful for understanding menus and signs. 🍔 Food Delivery Apps Korea has a highly developed food delivery culture. Baemin (Baedal Minjok) Coupang Eats However, most services require a Korean phone number and payment method. 🚕 Transportation Apps Kakao T This is the most common...

  💳 How to Pay & Use Money in Korea (Foreigner Guide 2026) Many people feel confused about payment methods when they first arrive in Korea. Questions such as whether foreign cards work, whether cash is needed, or whether it is necessary to open a Korean bank account can feel unfamiliar at first. 📌 Korea is a Card-Based Society In Korea, card payments are accepted at most cafes, restaurants, convenience stores, and shopping malls. However, foreign cards may sometimes be restricted for online payments or certain kiosks. Some small stores may also prefer cash, so it is recommended to carry a small amount of cash with you. 🚇 Transportation Card (T-money) Transportation cards are practically essential for daily life in Korea. They can be used not only on subways and buses, but also at some convenience stores, and can easily be purchased and recharged at convenience stores. In addition, if you plan to stay in Seoul for a certain period of time, many people also use th...