Essentials in South Korea
One tap to install — straight from the locals' shortlist.
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Every category that locals in South Korea use day-to-day.
5 apps
Food Delivery
Order food from local restaurants.
Baemin (배달의민족)Local
Yogiyo (요기요)
Coupang Eats (쿠팡이츠)
DDanggyuYo (땡겨요)
- + 1 more
6 apps
Translation
Break the language barrier.
Google TranslateLocal
PapagoLocal
DeepLLocal
- + 2 more
1 app
Messaging & social
The chat & social apps locals actually use every day.
Kakao Talk (카카오톡)Local
5 apps
Taxi & rides
Taxi and ride-hailing apps
UT
TADA
- + 2 more
8 apps
Hotels & stays
Find hotels and short stays
Booking.comLocal
Hotels.comLocal
HostelworldLocal
- + 5 more
4 apps
Apartments & short-term rentals
Find apartments and rentals
AirbnbLocal
VrboLocal
Zigbang (직방)
- + 1 more
7 apps
Public transport
Buses, metro and trains
KakaoMapLocal
MoovitLocal
- + 4 more
9 apps
Maps & navigation
Maps that work offline too
Maps.meLocal
Kakao Maps
Naver Maps
- + 6 more
11 apps
eSIM & internet
Get mobile data on arrival
AiraloLocal
HolaflyLocal
Klook
- + 8 more
8 apps
Events & tickets
Concerts and event tickets
EventbriteLocal
TicketmasterLocal
Interpark Ticket
- + 5 more
11 apps
Tours & attractions
Tours and things to do
GetYourGuideLocal
Naver (네이버)Local
- + 8 more
6 apps
Shopping & groceries
Groceries and shopping apps
AmazonLocal
CoupangLocal
Market Kurly (마켓컬리)
- + 3 more
8 apps
Pharmacy & health
Pharmacies and clinics
Air DoctorLocal
- + 5 more
6 apps
Local services
Cleaners, plumbers and pros
- + 3 more
6 apps
Moving & relocation
Moving and relocation help
MovingaLocal
짐싸 (Zimssa)
미소 (MISO)
- + 3 more
9 apps
Coworking & work
Coworking spaces and Wi-Fi
WeWorkLocal
SelinaLocal
- + 6 more
11 apps
Money & payments
Banking and money apps
TossLocal
WiseLocal
RevolutLocal
- + 8 more
10 apps
Emergency info
Emergency contacts and tips
TripWhistle Global SOSLocal
- + 7 more
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