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[EN] How to Use Korean Restaurants: Things to Know Before Your First Visit

If you travel in Korea, you will probably go to a restaurant very quickly. And for first-time visitors, the confusing part is often not the food. It is the way the restaurant works. Do you need to order water?How do you call the staff?Do you pay at the table or at the counter? These things can feel unfamiliar at first. So this time, I put together a short guide to a few things that are useful to..

Beginner Guide 2026.04.01

[EN] 5 Things That Feel Confusing When You Take the Subway in Korea for the First Time

The subway in Korea is convenient. But the first time you use it, a few things can feel more confusing than expected. It is not only about the number of lines. Transfers can take longer than you think.Some stations have too many exits.There are express trains too.And late at night, last-train timing matters. So this time, I put together five things that first-time travelers often find confusing ..

Beginner Guide 2026.03.31

[EN] Things First-Time Travelers Get Confused About with Transportation Cards in Korea

If it is your first trip to Korea, you will probably need a transportation card sooner than expected. You use it for the subway.You use it for the bus.And once you start moving around, it quickly becomes part of the day. But this is also where people get confused. Which card should you get?Where do you buy it?How do you recharge it?And do you really need one in the first place? So this time, I w..

Beginner Guide 2026.03.30

[EN] Things That Feel Confusing When You Take a Bus in Korea for the First Time

Taking a bus in Korea can feel a little more confusing than taking the subway at first. A lot of people think they only need to tap their card when they get on.Then they find out they also need to tap again when they get off. And sometimes the bus moves faster than the cars next to it, which feels a little surprising too. So this time, I want to keep it simple and talk about the things first-tim..

Beginner Guide 2026.03.29

[EN] Beginner’s Guide to Transportation in Korea: Things First-Time Travelers Get Confused About

When people plan a trip to Korea, they usually focus on hotels, places to visit, and food first. But once the trip actually starts, transportation is often what confuses people more. The map app feels unfamiliar.The subway looks complicated.And even something simple like a transit card can feel less obvious than expected. So this time, I wanted to keep it simple and focus on a few transportation..

Beginner Guide 2026.03.28