Right now?
It's the terminal, not your card.
- If tap failed, insert the chip. If chip failed, ask staff to swipe.
- Try your second card, then offer cash or T-money.
해외 카드예요. 한 번만 다시 해 주세요.
haeoe kadeuyeyo. han beonman dasi hae juseyo
It's a foreign card. Could you try one more time?
Any convenience store, 3 minutes.
- GS25, CU, 7-Eleven, emart24. The card costs 2,500 to 4,000 won.
- Hand over cash to load it. Then tap in AND out on subway and bus.
티머니 카드 하나랑 만 원 충전해 주세요.
timeoni kadeu hanarang man won chungjeonhae juseyo
One T-money card, and load 10,000 won please.
Pharmacy first, hotline if unsure.
- Look for 약국 (yakguk), the green cross sign. Pharmacists handle common symptoms.
- Not sure where to go? Call 1339, medical helpline, English available, 24 hours.
- Emergency? Call 119. Ambulances are fast and English interpretation is available.
제일 가까운 약국이 어디예요?
jeil gakkaun yakgugi eodiyeyo?
Where is the nearest pharmacy?
Two taps and you're found.
- Open Naver Map, tap the compass button, that's you.
- No data or still stuck? Call 1330, the 24 hour tourist helpline in English. They even do 3 way interpretation.
여기 주소가 어디예요?
yeogi jusoga eodiyeyo?
What is the address here?
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EatRestaurants, cafes, and how to sound like a regular.
MoveSubway, bus, taxi, and the two apps that run it all.
PayCards, cash, and what to do when the terminal says no.
SettleMoving here? ARC, bank, phone, in the order that works.
SeasonWhat Korea is doing right now, and how to enjoy it.
A to ZEverything on WYK Pass, in one list.