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Install Naver Map or Kakao Map, save the Korean place name and road address, and navigate to the correct subway exit rather than relying on an English business name alone.
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WHAT TO DO
Set up Naver Map or Kakao Map before travel and choose an available interface language. Download or screenshot the routes you cannot afford to lose.
Store the Korean name, road address and phone number from the official venue or accommodation page. Branch names matter for chains.
Watch out An English nickname or translated hotel name may point to no result or the wrong branch.
Before starting, compare the district, nearest station and nearby landmark with your booking. Do not trust a search result only because the name looks similar.
Route to the exit number closest to the destination and follow the numbered signs inside the station before reaching street level.
Look for 출구 · Exit
Watch out Large stations can have exits on opposite sides of a major road or several blocks apart.
Show the Korean road address, place name and phone number in large text. Keep a screenshot so it works without data.
Watch out Do not include room numbers, access codes or other private lodging details on a shareable card.
Save the last-train or bus route, transfer points and accommodation address before entering a venue, hiking area or late-night district.
COMPARE OPTIONS
| Option | Best for | Cost | Watch out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naver Map | Multilingual place search, public transit, walking and regional route planning. | Free app and web service · Live navigation | Translations and business records can still be incomplete; verify the Korean identity. |
| Kakao Map | Korean place search, public transit, walking and street-level checking. | Free app and web service · Live navigation | The supported interface languages and individual listings can differ. |
| Offline address card | Taxi rides, low battery, weak signal and asking staff for help. | Free · Available without data | Keep private lodging access details off the card. |
AVOID THESE MISTAKES
Do this instead Save the Korean name, road address and phone number from an official listing.
Do this instead Follow the route's exact exit number while still inside the station.
Do this instead Match the district, station, landmark and phone number before starting.
Do this instead Show a large Korean road address and place name, with the phone number as backup.
TRAVELER FAQ
Official visitor transport guidance lists Naver Map and Kakao Map for driving, public transit and walking routes. Install at least one before travel.
The translated name may differ from the registered Korean listing. Search the Korean name or road address from the booking or official property page.
Show the Korean road address and place name in large text, with the phone number available to distinguish branches.
Yes. Large stations can place exits far apart or across divided roads, so the exit is part of the route.
Both official visitor resources cover routes and places beyond Seoul. Regional data depth varies, so keep the Korean destination identity and an offline backup.
Every changing rule stays attached to the organization responsible for it.
Last checked August 22, 2026. Korea Era edits these guides from official sources and does not decide eligibility, fares or schedules on your behalf.
