Must-have apps for daily life in Korea

Apps that make life in Korea much easier:

• KakaoTalk — the messaging app almost everyone here uses.
• Naver Map or KakaoMap — Google Maps has limited walking/driving directions in Korea; these work far better.
• Papago — Naver's translator; handles Korean better than most.
• T-money — pay for subway and buses (buy a card at any convenience store, or use the app).
• Coupang — online shopping with very fast delivery.
• Baemin / Coupang Eats / Yogiyo — food delivery.
• Your bank's app + Toss — transfers and everyday payments.

Tip: many services ask for a Korean phone number and sometimes an Alien Registration Card (ARC) to fully sign up. See the newcomer setup guide pinned in this feed.