Transit cards, taxis, maps and moving around Korea
“Does Uber work in Korea? Do I need Kakao T?” Short answer: Uber does work in Korea, but most taxis here are dispatched through Kakao Mobility’s network, and the app built for travelers is not Kakao T itself. It’s k.ride, Kakao Mobility’s separate app for foreign visitors. If you only install one taxi app before…
“Why won’t Google Maps give me walking directions?” If you’ve opened Google Maps in Seoul, you’ve probably seen it: the map loads fine, restaurants have reviews, but tap the walking or car icon and you get nothing. It isn’t a glitch on your phone, and it isn’t a ban on Google. It’s a long-running map…
Book restaurants, call taxis and order delivery in Korea without a Korean number. What works as of Oct 2026: Naver passport check, CatchTable, K.Ride.
The 30-day Climate Card ended Oct 1, 2026, but tourist passes remain. Prices from ₩5,000, where they work, foreign card payment and how to buy one.