# KoreaKeys

> Practical, verified fixes for getting around Korea


## Posts

- [WOWPASS vs NAMANE Card: Which Prepaid Card for Korea? (2026)](https://peachpuff-turkey-769770.hostingersite.com/wowpass-vs-namane-card/): This post contains affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. “Do I need cash in Korea? Will my credit card work?” Most of the time, your Visa or Mastercard will work fine in Korea. But some small shops, kiosks, and market stalls turn...
- [Korea Taxi Apps for Tourists: k.ride, Kakao T or Uber? (2026)](https://peachpuff-turkey-769770.hostingersite.com/kakao-t-taxi-guide/): “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...
- [Naver Map in English: Why Google Maps Fails in Korea (2026 Guide)](https://peachpuff-turkey-769770.hostingersite.com/naver-map-english-guide/): “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...
- [No Korean Phone Number in Korea? How to Book, Ride and Order (2026)](https://peachpuff-turkey-769770.hostingersite.com/korea-without-korean-phone-number/): 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.
- [Korea e-Arrival Card 2026: How to Apply, Validity, and Exemptions](https://peachpuff-turkey-769770.hostingersite.com/korea-e-arrival-card/): Korea's e-Arrival Card is free and takes 5 minutes. How to apply, the 72-hour rule, who's exempt and how it differs from K-ETA. Avoid paid scam sites.
- [Seoul Climate Card Tourist Pass 2026: What Changed and What to Buy](https://peachpuff-turkey-769770.hostingersite.com/seoul-climate-card-tourist-pass/): 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.
- [Korea Tax Refund Guide: How to Get Your VAT Back](https://peachpuff-turkey-769770.hostingersite.com/korea-tax-refund-guide/): Duty free vs tax refund, minimum spend, instant vs airport refunds and how to claim your VAT back in Korea, step by step. Updated for 2026.
- [Korea eSIM Guide: Which Network Are You Really Buying?](https://peachpuff-turkey-769770.hostingersite.com/korea-esim-guide/): Every Korea eSIM runs on SKT, KT or LG U+. See which network Airalo, Holafly, Nomad and Klook use, compare prices and pick the right plan.


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