Easy Korea Guide

  Which transportation card should foreign travelers use in Korea? If you are visiting Korea for the first time, you may start wondering about transportation cards even before you arrive at the airport. “Should I buy a T-money card?” “Is WOWPASS enough?” “Seoul Climate Card offers unlimited rides, so is that the best option?” Korea may seem to have many different transportation cards, but the basic idea is not difficult once you understand the purpose of each card. The easiest way to understand the difference is to look at the image below. This image is not meant to show a strict mathematical relationship between the three cards. In other words, it does not mean that Seoul Climate Card is completely included inside T-money , or that T-money is completely included inside WOWPASS . Instead, this image is a simple visual guide to show how each card is generally used and how broad its usage can be. Here is the basic idea. WOWPASS : An all-in-one card for foreign travelers t...

A Korean Local’s Guide to Convenience Store Cup Noodles Spice levels, how to eat them, and what Koreans actually think When you walk into a Korean convenience store, one thing will almost immediately catch your eye: An entire wall of cup noodles. There are so many options. Honestly, even I haven’t tried all of them. Different shapes, different colors, different sizes. If you can’t read Korean, it can feel overwhelming to know where to start. I’m Korean, and I’ve been eating these noodles my whole life. In this guide, I won’t just tell you what each cup noodle tastes like. I’ll also share what Koreans actually think about them. These are the ones I’ve tried, the ones I genuinely recommend, and a few honest opinions along the way. Quick Answer: For non-spicy options, choose Tempura Udon Big Cup or Chapagetti . For a classic Korean taste, start with Yukgaejang Sabal Myeon . If you want real Korean spice, try Shin Ramyun . Always use the hot water dispenser, follo...

  A practical guide to accommodations, subways, buses, and restaurants in Korea Are you planning a trip to Korea? Visiting Korea in real life, after seeing it in dramas, videos, and travel content, can be very exciting. But once you arrive, you may notice that some everyday customs are different from what you are used to. Korea is a very convenient country for travelers. However, when using accommodations, public transportation, and restaurants, there are a few local rules that are helpful to know in advance. This guide will introduce important Korean etiquette tips by place: accommodations, subways, buses, and restaurants. Knowing these small cultural differences can make your trip much more comfortable and enjoyable. 1. Accommodation & Indoors Take off your shoes indoors In Korea, it is common to take off your shoes before entering a home. Hotels are usually an exception, but in Airbnbs, guesthouses, hanok stays, and Korean homes, you will usually need to remove your sho...