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Getting Around
Subway, buses, taxis, maps and driving in Korea.
Rules and systems
Guides
- Getting a Korean Driver's License or Exchanging YoursForeign residents can swap a valid foreign license at a KoROAD test site. Recognized countries skip all tests; others take a written test. Documents and fees.
- Public Transport in Korea: T-money, Subway, Bus and TrainsOne tap card covers buses and subways nationwide. Seoul fares: ₩1,550 subway, ₩1,500 bus, free transfers. How K-Pass refunds, trains and taxis work.
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Articles
Getting Home at 2 a.m.: Kakao T vs Uber vs TADA in KoreaKakao T has the most taxis, Uber is the easiest with a foreign card, and TADA is a solid backup. In Seoul, regular taxis cost 20 to 40% more between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m.
Naver Map vs Kakao Map: Which One to Use in Korea (and Why Google Maps Falls Short)Use Naver Map as your main app for transit, walking and English place search, and keep Kakao Map for live bus tracking and Kakao T taxis. Google Maps still can't give reliable walking or driving directions in Korea as of October 2026.
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