Getting Around
Subways, buses, T-money cards, and the KTX. How Korean transport actually works, including the transfer discount most new arrivals lose for weeks.
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Can I Drive in Korea With a US License? Not On Its Own
A US license alone is not enough in Korea. Three documents go in the car, and the one-year clock starts when you land, not when your permit was issued.
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Speed Camera Fines in Korea: Why the Rental Company Called
Korean speed cameras fine the owner, not the driver — that's why the rental company texted you. Real amounts, the 20% discount, and paying without a Korean ID.
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KTX Refunds and Delay Compensation: The Real Numbers
Cancelling a Friday KTX costs four times a Wednesday one, the app stops refunding at departure, and a 20-minute delay owes you money. The 2026 tables.
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Lost Something in Korea: The 7-Day Clock and the Reward
Your bag is logged with the police the same day, leaves the subway after a week, and belongs to the State at nine months. Plus the 5-20% reward nobody explains.
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How to Book a Korean Intercity Bus Without a Korean Card
Korea's buses run on two booking systems, four Seoul terminals, and three seat grades. Which one you need — and what to do when your foreign card is refused.
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The Seoul Subway: How to Use It Without Getting Lost
Seoul's subway is one of the best in the world and genuinely confusing for the first week. Exits, transfers, and the rules that aren't written anywhere.
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T-money Card in Korea: Where to Buy One and How to Use It
A T-money card costs ₩2,500 and makes Korean transit painless. Where to buy one, how to top it up, and the mistakes that quietly cost you money.