Korea, from the arrival gate to the last train.

Start here

1. Prepare

   Before you go

   K-ETA and the e-Arrival Card, cash, apps, SIM, plugs and tax refunds: the checklist.

2. Land

   Incheon Airport to Seoul

   AREX train, airport bus, or taxi, plus what to do if you land after the last train.

3. Pay

   T-money card

   One card for subways, buses and taxis in every city. Buy it, top it up with cash, get the balance back.

   Where to buy one: Incheon Airport T1Incheon Airport T2Seoul Station

4. Talk "This one, please"이거 주세요

   Phrase cards

   38 phrases for T-money top-ups, restaurants, taxis and shops. Tap one to show it full screen.

Where to go

Not sure when? See Korea by month for weather and festivals.

• 

  Seoul

  Palaces, markets and neighborhoods, all on the subway.

  • Getting there
  • Where to stay
  • Sights
  • What to eat
  • Day trips
• 

  Busan

  Beaches, seafood markets and hillside villages on the coast.

  • Getting there
  • Sights
  • What to eat
• 

  Jeju

  Volcanic coast, Hallasan, and black pork, best seen by area.

  • Getting there
  • Sights
  • What to eat

What's changed lately

• KTX and SRT Have Merged: What Changes for Seoul–Busan TrainsSince September 1, 2026, KTX and SRT run as one system. Seoul–Busan standard fares dropped to 54,400 won, and one app books trains from both Seoul Station and Suseo.
• Panmunjom (JSA) Tours Are Closed to Foreigners in 2026The Ministry of Unification is not running Panmunjom tours for foreign visitors. You can still see the Third Tunnel and Dora Observatory on Paju City's DMZ tour.
• You Can Now Buy Seoul Subway Passes With a Foreign Card (But Not Top Up T-money)Since March 17, 2026, 440 newer machines in 273 Seoul subway stations take foreign Visa and Mastercard cards for the Climate Card pass and single tickets. Regular T-money top-ups are still cash.

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