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Cover image for “The Real Reason Google Maps Is Only Half-Functional in Korea — But These Two Alternatives Are All You Need”
Visiting Korea··4 min

The Real Reason Google Maps Is Only Half-Functional in Korea — But These Two Alternatives Are All You Need

Map Data That Has Been Locked Down in South Korea for 19 Years, and How to Access It Through Naver and Kakao

We’ve compiled everything into a single table—from the reasons why walking and driving navigation are blocked in South Korea (19 years of map export restrictions) to English language settings for Naver Maps and Kakao Maps, and even handy tips for paying via taxi apps.

Cover image for “A food delivery app without a Korean phone number or credit card? Now it’s possible with Baemin.”
Visiting Korea··4 min

A food delivery app without a Korean phone number or credit card? Now it’s possible with Baemin.

Baemin, Coupang Eats, Yogiyo, and Shuttle: Ranked Again Based on Foreign Users

We compared four food delivery apps—in terms of sign-up, payment, and language—from the perspective of foreigners without a Korean phone number or Korean credit card—including Plan B options like calling or picking up your order when things don’t go as planned.

Cover image for “Korean Jjimjilbang (Sauna): Do You Really Have to Take Everything Off? — A Complete Guide for First-Time Visitors”
Visiting Korea··4 min

Korean Jjimjilbang (Sauna): Do You Really Have to Take Everything Off? — A Complete Guide for First-Time Visitors

From the shoe cabinet key to the sheep-head towel, pinpointing every source of anxiety

In Korean jjimjilbangs (saunas), the only area where you must be fully naked is the gender-segregated bathing area; everywhere else, you wear sauna robes—we’ve summarized the six-step process for using the facility, from the shoe locker to the sleeping area, along with fees and etiquette, in a table.