How the T-money Card Covers Nearly Every Ride in Korea
Which card to buy, how to top it up with and without a foreign card, and what a refund takes. The sums behind a pass versus a plain card are worked out too.
How to Order Food in Korea Without Speaking Any Korean
From the table call bell to self-serve water, order machines and the 1330 helpline, this walks through a Korean restaurant meal in order and compares the three ways to order.
Street Food at Gwangjang Market Without the Guesswork
Gwangjang Market rewards small orders and a plan for its three sets of opening hours, with the dishes, the exit and the closing times taken from Visit Seoul and VisitKorea.
What First-Time Visitors Get Wrong About Bukchon Hanok Village
A residential street, a posted fine schedule and a short uphill walk: the rules and the route that count before anyone photographs a hanok alley.
Why Wearing a Hanbok Gets You Into Gyeongbokgung Palace for Free
The ticket is cheap, the hanbok rule is narrower than it sounds, and the closing time moves with the season. Here is how the hours, the guard programs and the rear grounds fit together.