Traveling in Korea During the Rainy Season: What to Know Before Going Out

A traveler holding an umbrella near a bus and subway entrance on a rainy day in Seoul

Traveling in Korea during the rainy season does not mean that every outdoor plan must be canceled. On many rainy days, people continue commuting, shopping, meeting friends, and visiting attractions as usual. A sturdy umbrella and a little flexibility may be all that is needed. Heavy rain is different. When a large amount of rain … Read more

What Visitors Should Know About Korean Bus Stops

Korean buses can be one of the best ways to understand a city. But before getting on the right bus, visitors first need to find the right stop. Korean Bus Stops Can Be Confusing, Even for Locals Seoul has one of the most useful public transportation systems in Korea. Subway lines are easy to follow … Read more

How Korean Transportation Cards and Transfer Rules Work

Using public transportation in Korea becomes much easier once you learn one small habit: tap your card when you get on, and tap it again when you get off. Many visitors learn the first part quickly. They tap a card at a subway gate or when boarding a bus. The second part is where mistakes … Read more

Korean Etiquette for First-Time Visitors: Public Manners and Everyday Customs

Quiet Korean subway platform showing public transportation manners for first-time visitors

A first trip to Korea can feel easy in many practical ways. Subway stations are well connected, buses run often, and many popular areas are used to welcoming visitors from other countries. Still, daily life in Korea has small customs that may not be obvious on the first day. These customs are not strict rules … Read more