Money & Apps
Line 9 (gold) · 금융 · Cards, cash, transit passes, taxis and the apps that work for visitors.
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The Climate Card Changed: Which Transit Card Tourists Need Now
The 30 day Climate Card ended on 1 Oct 2026. Tourist passes from 5,000 won survive, but now cover Seoul only. Prices, where to…
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The 5 Apps You Need Before You Land In Korea
Naver Map, Papago, k.ride, Tmoney and an eSIM: the Korea travel apps that work with foreign phones and cards in autumn 2026, and what…
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Money In Korea: Cards, Cash, Tipping And The Payment Traps
Tipping in Korea explained, plus which foreign cards work, why you always pick won, T-money top ups in 2026 and the tax refunds you…
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Taxis In Seoul As A Foreigner: Kakao T Vs Uber Vs k.ride
Which taxi app works with a foreign phone and card, what a Seoul taxi really costs after 10pm, and when the bus is faster.…