Living in Korea, simplified
The essentials only — places, transport, apps and budget.
Find places near you
One-tap access to the locations you'll need most as an international student.
Hospital
Foreigner-friendly hospitals
Pharmacy
약국 (24h options highlighted)
Bank
Foreigner accounts (KB, Woori, Shinhan)
Immigration
출입국·외국인청 (visa & ARC)
Convenience store
GS25 / CU / 7-Eleven (24h)
Foreign-card ATM
Citi, GS25 — Visa/Mastercard friendly
Halal / foreign food
Halal market & international groceries
Study café
Wi-Fi · power outlets · quiet hours
English-speaking clinic
Walk-in clinics with English support
Subway station
Closest 지하철 entrance
✨ AI picks for you
Restaurants near you
International & foreign food near you
Getting around
T-money card
Buy at any CU/GS25 for ₩2,500. Works on all subways, buses, and taxis.
Naver Maps
Better than Google in Korea. Real-time arrivals, bus stops, walking routes.
Student discount
Show your 재학증명서 for 30–50% off monthly transit passes.
KTX / SRT
Bullet train for city trips. Book 2+ weeks ahead on busy weekends.
Essentials & shopping
Daiso
₩1,000–5,000 store. Dorm setup essentials.
Coupang
Order at night, arrives next morning.
Emart
Full supermarket — groceries & bulk supplies.
Daangn
Used items. Great for furniture when moving.
Airport SIM
KT/SKT in arrivals. ~₩30–50K for 30 days unlimited.
MVNO plans
After your ARC: from ₩10,000/mo. Same speed as majors.
Must-have apps
Naver Map
Navigation — far better than Google in Korea.
🚕Kakao T
Taxis, bikes, scooters — all in one app.
🍜Baemin
Food delivery. English interface available.
📦Coupang
Shopping. Next-day delivery on almost everything.
💳Kakao Bank
Open a bank account 100% from your phone.
🈳Papago
Translation — often better than Google for Korean.
Monthly budget
Quick tips
Spring
Mar–May · 10–22°C
Cherry blossoms. Light jacket for cold mornings.
Summer
Jun–Aug · 25–38°C
Very humid. Carry an umbrella daily.
Autumn
Sep–Nov · 12–25°C
Best season. Clear skies, fall foliage.
Winter
Dec–Feb · -10–5°C
Very cold and dry. Layer up.
Don't stick chopsticks upright in rice — funeral symbolism.
Use two hands when receiving from elders.
Remove shoes when entering Korean homes.
Pour drinks for others before yourself.