Internet
For me internet is important because it's your only source of communication. Also, it's nice to keep your friends and family updated during your trip. There are free wifi zones in Korea like coffee shops, subway stations and some public places, but the conncection isn't stable. There are two ways to have internet connection. 1. Wifi Rental at Incheon Airport. There are Wifi rentals available at the airport. For KT Olleh, LG U+ and SK Telecom you can rent without online reservation. You can just go to their stations and ask for Wifi rental or Wifi Egg. They only require your passport and credit card. There's a deposit of 200,000 won that will be charged to you card. It will be refunded once you return the wifi router. Internet charge per day is 8,000 won. They have discount on peak seasons so it will probably go down to just 5,000 won. Max people that can connect, 3. 2. Rent a Korean SIM If you are traveling alone buying a SIM card is best. KT Olleh : 27,500 krw -Unlimited data -Data for 5 days only - You can get this on KT Olleh stations kt Mobile : 27,000 krw (on sale now for 22,900 won only) -1 GB of data only -Days (no limit) -You can buy this on CU convenience stores. (for Incheon Airport, CU store on the right wing, the last one) T-Money Card This is your Subway and Bus card. You can purchase this on 7eleven and CU Stores. It costs 2,500 won only. You can load the card on 7eleven, CU stores and subway machines. That's probably everything you need to do and know before exploring the beautiful city of Seoul. Enjoy Korea! ♥ INFINITIZED
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Subway Korea
Going around Seoul is easier via subway trains. To easily navigate you need this subway app "Subway Korea". HOW TO USE THE SUBWAY KOREA APP: 1. Tap the train icon then choose "Search"
2. Type in the box the station nearest to you. It will show you some choices. For example you're in Myeong-dong and you want to go to Gyeongbokgung. Search for Myeongdong first.
Note: The number beside the name of the station is the Train Line Number. Myeongdong has Line 4. It's important to take note of Line numbers because you'll be transfering train lines very often to reach your destination faster. 3. You will be directed back to the train map. In our example you are in Myeong-dong going to Gyeongbokgung. So please choose "Depart from". Click the train icon again then search for Gyeongbokgung. This time choose "Arrive at".
4. As you can see take Line 4 from Myeongdong and then Line 3 to Gyeongbokgung. You'll have to get off at Chungmuro Station and then transfer to Line 3. Check the signages in the station and you won't be lost.
Note: From Myeongdong make sure you're riding the train heading to Chungmuro and not Seoul Station. From Chungmuro make sure you're riding the train heading to Euljiro 3 and not Dongguk Univ station. Always be aware of the stations you're passing. Make sure you're following the stations in yellow bubbles on the app. 5. Lastly when you reach your destination station check for Exit numbers. For example Gyeongbokgung Palace. You'll easily reach Gyeongbokgung palace if you go to Exit 5. Here are 15 must visit places in Seoul , instructions to go there inlcued.
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