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Korean Public Transportation Guide for Foreigners

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Korean Public Transportation Guide for Foreigners Korea's subway, bus and train systems are efficient, but first-time visitors need a few local habits to use them confidently. This guide explains transit cards, route apps, transfers and common mistakes without assuming you can read Korean. Seoul public transport works best when you confirm the station, direction, gate, and exit before tapping through. Photo: IRTC1015 , Public domain . Invite Korea quick take This guide is built for readers who want to understand subway buses and trains. Use it as a practical starting point, then check official links before visiting. A Simple First-Day Rhythm Morning Choose one anchor sight and arrive before crowds build. Lunch Eat nearby instead of crossing the city for one viral restaurant. Afternoon Add one slower stop: ...

Korea Taxi Fare Guide 2026: Seoul Rates, Night Surcharges and Tourist Safety Tips

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Korea Travel Korea Taxi Fare Guide 2026: Seoul Rates, Night Surcharges and Tourist Safety Tips Taking a taxi in Korea is convenient, but foreign visitors should understand how the meter works, when night surcharges apply, and how to avoid overcharging. This guide explains Seoul taxi fares in detail and gives practical tips for airport rides, app taxis, receipts and tourist safety. A taxi in downtown Seoul. Photo: Joshua T. Garcia, CC0 / Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons. Quick Answer Seoul standard taxi daytime base fare: KRW 4,800 for the first 1.6 km. Seoul daytime distance fare: KRW 100 every 131 m after the base distance. Seoul daytime time fare: KRW 100 every 30 seconds when traffic is slow. Night surcharge: 20% from 22:00-23:00 and 02:00-04:00; 40% from 23:00-02:00. Out-of-city surcharge: usually 20% for Seoul taxis after leaving Seoul city limits. Airport warning...