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Before you go
The Korea logistics checklist
Thirty steps between you and a flawless arrival — K-ETA, Naver Maps, Kakao T, T-money, tax-free shopping and more. Tick them off and book the smart picks along the way.
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- Documents
01.Check passport validity (6+ months)
- Entry
03.Check visa-free entry period for your nationality
- Flights
04.Book flights (compare Incheon ICN vs. Gimpo GMP)
- Apps
08.Download Naver Map — Google Maps barely works in Korea
- Apps
09.Download Kakao Map as a backup navigator
- Apps
10.Install Kakao T for taxis & late-night rides
- Transport
11.Get a T-money card (or Climate Card for 30+ day stays)
- Money
13.Notify your bank of travel & check foreign transaction fees
- Money
14.Exchange a small amount of KRW cash for markets & taxis
- Money
15.Consider a Wise/Revolut multi-currency card
- Shopping
16.Learn the tax-free shopping rules (bring your passport)
- Stays
18.Reserve accommodations early for cherry blossom / autumn / holiday peaks
- Stays
19.Check check-in rules for short-term rentals (many start at 3-4 PM)
- Stays
20.For 90+ day stays: research the F-1-D workation visa
- Transport
21.Book a KORAIL Pass if visiting Busan, Gyeongju or Jeonju
- Attractions
22.Reserve K-pop show & concert tickets weeks in advance
- Attractions
23.Book a DMZ tour (passport required on the day)
- Medical
24.Reserve Gangnam skin clinic consultations ahead of arrival
- Language
25.Learn 10 survival Korean phrases (annyeonghaseyo, gamsahamnida...)
- Advice
26.Learn etiquette basics (two hands, shoes off, no tipping)
- Apps
27.Download Papago for instant Korean translation
- Packing
28.Pack for the season & check the monsoon/typhoon calendar
- Safety
29.Save emergency numbers (112 police, 1330 tourist hotline)
- Safety
30.Register your trip with your embassy (optional, 30+ day stays)
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