Travel
Entry rules, transport passes, tax refunds, what to pack and where to go beyond Seoul — practical decisions for a Korea trip.
- Busan in 2 or 3 Days (2026)Two days covers the beaches, Gamcheon and the markets; a third earns Taejongdae, Yonggungsa and Spa Land. KTX from Seoul ₩54,400 since Sept 2026. Drone show.
- Jjimjilbang Guide (2026)Shoe locker → pay → bath floor (nude, single-sex, shower first) → uniform → mixed sauna rooms. ₩10,000–26,000, most open 24h. Dragon Hill closed; Spa Land on.
- Korea Beyond Seoul and Busan (2026)Gyeongju's Bulguksa and Suwon's fortress walls are free now; Gangneung is 100 minutes from Seoul by KTX (₩27,600). Second-tier destinations with 2026 fares.
- CalculatorKorea Entry Requirements 2026Nationals of 22+ countries incl. the US, UK, EU, Japan and Australia skip K-ETA through Dec 31, 2026 but must file the e-Arrival Card before arrival. Checker.
- CalculatorKorea Tax Refund for Tourists (2026)Tourists get 5–8% back on purchases of ₩15,000+; shops refund up to ₩1M per purchase on the spot, the rest at airport kiosks. Duty-free $800 allowance.
- CalculatorKorea Weather and What to Pack by Month (2026)Seoul swings from −6°C in January to 30°C in August with a July monsoon. Monthly averages, rainy and dusty seasons, blossom and foliage windows, packing list.
- CalculatorLuggage Storage in Korea (2026)Seoul subway lockers cost ₩2,200–4,400 per 4 hours by size (more at weekends), paid by card or T-money. Station and airport counters, hotel delivery.
- CalculatorT-money vs WOWPASS vs Climate Card (2026)Seoul subway is ₩1,550 a ride with free transfers; Climate Card day passes (₩5,000–20,000) pay off above 4 rides a day. WOWPASS adds currency exchange. Busan.