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AI-generated cover image for “Need a toilet in Korea? Head for the subway station, and check which side of the gates it's on”AI
Living in Korea··10 min

Need a toilet in Korea? Head for the subway station, and check which side of the gates it's on

The 15-minute free re-entry rule, which lines are left out, and where to go when the station is closed

Public toilets in Korea are free, and a subway station is the surest bet. In the Seoul area most lines let you tap out to use one and re-enter within 15 minutes at no cost, but AREX, Shinbundang and Incheon lines don't.

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Visiting Korea··15 min

Does Google Maps work in Korea in 2026? Transit yes, walking and driving not yet

What Google Maps does today, why approval in February did not change it, and which app to open for each job

As of October 2026, Google Maps in Korea handles transit and place lookups but still has no turn-by-turn walking or driving navigation. Visitors should use NAVER Map for walking and driving, and keep Google for research.