Travel Tips
Practical Korea travel tips for transportation, payments, holidays, and avoiding common tourist mistakes.
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How to Use a T-money Card in Seoul: Buy, Top Up, Take the Subway and Bus (2026)
Landing in Seoul is easy; working out how to pay for your first subway or bus ride can be less obvious. A T-money card in Seoul is the simplest starting point for most visitors. It is a reloadable transit card you tap on Seoul public transport. This guide follows the order you will actually use…
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Chuseok 2026 in Korea: What Travelers Need to Know Before You Go
If you are planning a trip to South Korea in late September, Chuseok 2026 is an important holiday to know about. In 2026, Chuseok Day falls on Friday, September 25, with the main public holiday period running from September 24–26. For Koreans, Chuseok is a time to return to their hometowns, spend time with family,…
