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Search useful services, food, apps, money and customs information, legal starting points, culture, communities and partner recommendations by what you need.
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Your Korea directory, by real-life need.
Jump to transport, food, apps, money, law, shopping, entertainment, outdoors, worship, or education.
Transportation
Get there without guessing.
Start with the operator or public authority responsible for the trip. Timetables, fares and service conditions can change.
Seoul Public Transportation
서울시 대중교통 안내
Routes, fares and bookingSeoul ↗KORAIL
한국철도공사
Routes, fares and bookingNationwide rail ↗Tmoney
티머니
Routes, fares and bookingNationwide transit card ↗Korea Travel Helpline 1330
관광통역안내전화
Routes, fares and bookingNationwide · 1330 ↗Food finder
Find food that works for you.
Looking for vegan, halal, allergy-aware, or food from home? Choose a city and what you want to eat.
⚠ Certification, ingredients, cross-contamination and opening hours can change. “Pork-free” is not the same as halal; verify directly with the venue.
KTO Muslim-friendly food guide ↗Websites & apps
The apps Korea runs on.
From taxis and food delivery to neighborhood resale, fine-dust alerts and mobile ID—find the local apps that unlock everyday life in Korea.
KakaoTalk
카카오톡
Messaging and group coordinationChats · group notices · reservations ↗
NAVER Map
네이버 지도
Local search, places and routesPlaces · transit · walking routes ↗
KakaoMap
카카오맵
Local search, places and routesPlaces · transit · street view ↗
Papago
파파고
Text, image and voice translationKorean text · image · voice translation ↗
Kakao T
카카오 T
Routes, fares and bookingTaxi · designated driver · bikes ↗
TMAP
티맵
Routes, fares and bookingDriving · public transit · airport bus ↗Money
Bank codes, without the mystery.
These are domestic institution codes commonly requested on Korean transfer and payment forms.
A 3-digit domestic bank code is not a SWIFT/BIC. For an international transfer, confirm the bank’s current SWIFT details and recipient information directly.
Customs
Importing something? Start here.
Identify the goods, confirm the 10-digit Korean HS classification, check origin and customs value, then confirm any rate or exemption with Korea Customs. Korea Kit does not guess duties.
Law browser
Start with the situation, not a statute number.
Browse everyday legal topics in plain English, then read the underlying official law before acting.
Plain-language summaries and English translations are starting points, not legal advice. For a deadline, dispute or filing, confirm the current Korean text with the responsible authority or a qualified professional.
Shopping
Shop Korea without opening twenty tabs.
Find shopping streets, malls, traditional markets, online stores, furniture and interior-design sources—with the useful distinction between online and in person.
Official guideKorea shopping-street guide한국 주요 쇼핑 거리Official overview of major shopping districts in Seoul, Busan and Jeju.
Nationwide ↗Official guideMyeong-dong명동Beauty, fashion, department stores, street food and tourist tax-refund shops.
Seoul · Jung-gu ↗
Official guideDongdaemun동대문Wholesale and retail fashion, late-night malls and the DDP design district.
Seoul · Jung-gu/Jongno ↗
Official guideInsa-dong인사동Traditional crafts, calligraphy, antiques, tea and Korean gifts.
Seoul · Jongno ↗
Official guideHongdae & Yeonnam홍대·연남동Independent fashion, character goods, music, stationery and pop-ups.
Seoul · Mapo ↗
Official guideSeongsu성수동Brand flagships, frequent pop-ups, design shops and converted-warehouse cafés.
Seoul · Seongdong ↗Entertainment & culture
Find the best places to have fun in the country!
Theme parks, K-pop, ticketing, music, theatre, museums and the distinctly Korean ways people spend a night out.
VenueLotte World Adventure롯데월드 어드벤처Indoor and outdoor theme park with rides, parades and seasonal events.
Seoul · Jamsil ↗
VenueEverland에버랜드Large theme park with thrill rides, gardens, animals and seasonal festivals.
Yongin · Gyeonggi ↗
VenueSeoul Land서울랜드Classic amusement park beside Seoul Grand Park with rides and night lights.
Gwacheon · Gyeonggi ↗VenueWolmi Theme Park월미테마파크Seaside amusement rides and the famously intense Wolmido attractions.
Incheon · Wolmido ↗
VenueGyeongju World경주월드Thrill-focused regional theme park known for large roller coasters.
Gyeongju ↗VenueE-World이월드Theme park, seasonal illumination and observatory around 83 Tower.
Daegu ↗Creators, communities and local partners belong here.
Independent communities, publishers and Korea-focused blogs can appear in directory, city and culture pages. Sponsored and exchange placements may receive added visibility and are labeled clearly.
Outdoors
Mountains, beaches and protected wild places.
Start with official park and tourism information, then check trail controls, reservations, swimming seasons and weather before leaving.
Protected parkKorea National Park Service국립공원공단Official park, trail-control, safety, reservation and visitor-center information.
Nationwide ↗
Protected parkJirisan National Park지리산국립공원Korea’s first and largest mountain national park, centered on Cheonwangbong.
Jeonbuk · Jeonnam · Gyeongnam ↗
Protected parkGyeongju National Park경주국립공원A historic national park where mountains, temples and Silla heritage overlap.
Gyeongju · Gyeongbuk ↗
Protected parkGyeryongsan National Park계룡산국립공원Rocky ridges, forest trails and major temple approaches near Daejeon.
Daejeon · Chungnam ↗
Protected parkHallyeohaesang National Park한려해상국립공원Marine park of islands, coastal trails and viewpoints from Geoje to Yeosu.
Gyeongnam · Jeonnam coast ↗
Protected parkSeoraksan National Park설악산국립공원Granite peaks, valleys and famous autumn routes; closures change seasonally.
Sokcho · Inje · Yangyang ↗Places of worship
Find a place to worship or connect.
Recognized religious bodies, public congregations, official directories and protected Korean ritual sites—organized by tradition and location.
Official directoryTemplestay temple finder템플스테이 사찰 찾기Official directory of participating temples and visitor programs
Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism · Jogye Order · Korean · EnglishNationwide ↗
Official directoryJogye Order of Korean Buddhism대한불교조계종Start here for the order and its district head temples
Jogye Order headquarters and district temples · Korean · English material availableNationwide ↗
Official siteJogyesa Temple조계사Active temple; check the temple calendar before joining a program
Jogye Order headquarters temple · Korean · English visitor informationSeoul · Jongno ↗
Official siteInternational Seon Center국제선센터Meditation, dharma and Templestay programs for international visitors
Jogye Order · Korean · English programsSeoul · Yangcheon ↗
Official siteBongeunsa Temple봉은사Active temple with visitor and Templestay information
Jogye Order · Korean · selected English programsSeoul · Gangnam ↗
Official directoryHwagyesa Temple화계사Active temple; confirm current program language before visiting
Jogye Order · Korean · ask about international dharma programsSeoul · Gangbuk ↗ⓘ Service times, languages, visitor access and community locations can change. “Muslim” entries are not assigned Sunni or Shia unless the institution itself states an affiliation. Korean folk-religion entries link only to official heritage records; a protected ritual site is not necessarily open for drop-in worship.
Education & Korean
Study in Korea, without the tab maze.
Find Korean-learning options, accredited higher-education institutions and the official pages that show real application windows.
Admissions now
Check what is actually open now.
Admissions dates change by school, degree and semester. Use the official live search before treating any institution as open for applications.
IEQAS accreditation does not mean applications are currently open. Confirm the intake, deadline, teaching language, tuition, scholarship terms and visa eligibility on the institution’s own admissions page.
IEQAS
184 IEQAS-accredited institutions
The current official list includes 135 universities, 33 junior colleges and 16 graduate universities. Search Korean or a common English name, then verify current admissions.
가천대학교UniversitiesIEQAS-accredited institution. Check its current international programs, admissions dates and language requirements.
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가톨릭대학교(본교)UniversitiesIEQAS-accredited institution. Check its current international programs, admissions dates and language requirements.
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강남대학교UniversitiesIEQAS-accredited institution. Check its current international programs, admissions dates and language requirements.
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강서대학교UniversitiesIEQAS-accredited institution. Check its current international programs, admissions dates and language requirements.
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강원대학교(강릉캠퍼스)UniversitiesIEQAS-accredited institution. Check its current international programs, admissions dates and language requirements.
↗강원대학교(삼척캠퍼스)UniversitiesIEQAS-accredited institution. Check its current international programs, admissions dates and language requirements.
↗Learn Korean online or in person.
Thirty starting points split by delivery mode, with provider, level, focus and location visible before you click.
15 online Korean-learning sources
KSSR Press Korean Study
KSSR 한국어 학습
- Provider
- Independent learning platform
- Level
- Starter–advanced
- Best for
- Structured study tools and Korean practice
- Format
- Browser lessons & tools
Mirinae
미리내
- Provider
- Language technology platform
- Level
- Beginner–advanced
- Best for
- Sentence parsing, grammar and vocabulary breakdown
- Format
- Web & mobile app
Online King Sejong Institute
온라인 세종학당
- Provider
- King Sejong Institute Foundation
- Level
- Intro–advanced
- Best for
- Guided, live-assisted and self-paced Korean courses
- Format
- Courses & level test
Nuri Sejong Hakdang
누리 세종학당
- Provider
- King Sejong Institute Foundation
- Level
- Beginner–advanced
- Best for
- Textbooks, grammar, vocabulary and cultural materials
- Format
- Learning library
Talk To Me In Korean
톡투미인코리안
- Provider
- Independent Korean education company
- Level
- Beginner–advanced
- Best for
- Audio lessons, courses, books and natural expressions
- Format
- Web, app & books
How to Study Korean
하우투스터디코리안
- Provider
- Independent educator
- Level
- Beginner–advanced
- Best for
- Long-form grammar lessons with vocabulary and audio
- Format
- Web lessons
15 in-person Korean programs
King Sejong Institute locations
세종학당
- Provider
- King Sejong Institute Foundation
- Level
- Starter–advanced
- Best for
- Standard Korean language and culture courses
- Format
- Group classes
Ganada Korean Language Institute
가나다한국어학당
- Provider
- Private language institute
- Level
- Starter–advanced
- Best for
- Intensive, regular and conversation Korean
- Format
- In-person classes
Sogang Korean Language Education Center
서강대학교 한국어교육원
- Provider
- Sogang University
- Level
- Starter–advanced
- Best for
- Conversation-centered intensive Korean
- Format
- University language program
Yonsei Korean Language Institute
연세대학교 한국어학당
- Provider
- Yonsei University
- Level
- Starter–advanced
- Best for
- Regular, university-prep and special programs
- Format
- University language program
SNU Korean Language Education Center
서울대학교 언어교육원 한국어교육센터
- Provider
- Seoul National University
- Level
- Starter–advanced
- Best for
- Intensive academic and general Korean
- Format
- University language program
Korea University Korean Language Center
고려대학교 한국어센터
- Provider
- Korea University
- Level
- Starter–advanced
- Best for
- Regular, academic and short-term Korean
- Format
- University language program