Yunseong Ahn
Joined March 2026
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seasonalBest Time of Year to Visit South Korea: A Month-by-Month Ranking
Autumn (late Sep-early Nov) ranks highest for clear skies and 10-20°C days; see how spring blossoms, summer monsoon, and winter compare before you book.
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Vegetarian Korean Food: What to Eat and Where to Find It (Updated July 2026)
A practical guide to vegetarian Korean food: temple food rules, Seoul's best vegan restaurants, templestay meals, and prices in KRW and USD.
transportIncheon International Airport to Seoul: Fares, Times, and How to Ride (Updated August 2026)
₩13,000 gets you a 43-minute AREX Express ride to Seoul Station, or pay ~₩5,350 for the All-Stop Train, plus buses and taxis compared.
transportT-Money Card Korea: Price, Fares, and How to Refund It (Updated August 2026)
₩2,500–4,000 for the card, ₩1,550 per subway ride: what T-money costs, where to buy it at CU, GS25, or Incheon, and how to refund leftover balance.
itinerariesSeoul Itinerary: 3 Days for First-Time Visitors
A walkable 3-day Seoul itinerary covering Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon, Myeongdong, Namsan, and the DMZ, with real transit times and a full per-person budget.
booking-reservationsNaver Reservation in English: How Foreign Visitors Can Book (Updated July 2026)
How foreign visitors use Naver Map to book restaurants and pay in Korea with Passport Verification, no Korean phone number required, since June 2026.
itinerariesBusan Itinerary: 2 Days Covering the Coast, Temple, and Old Town
A 2-day Busan itinerary split by geography: Haeundae coast and temple on day one, Gamcheon village and old harbor on day two.
transportSeoul Subway for Foreigners: Fares, Passes, and How to Ride (Updated July 2026)
Current Seoul subway fares, T-money vs. Climate Card Tourist Pass pricing, and how to navigate without Korean — updated after the 2025 fare increase.
booking-reservationsHow to Book a Korean Restaurant Without a Korean Phone Number (Updated July 2026)
How to reserve restaurants in Korea with no local SIM: Catchtable Global sign-up, Naver's new passport verification, and when you still need an 010 number.
food-drinkKorea Street Food Guide: What to Eat, Where, and What It Costs (Updated July 2026)
What to eat at Gwangjang Market and other Korean street food stalls, with hours, prices in KRW/USD, and the etiquette first-time visitors miss.