Ask me anything about Korea, especially Seoul.

[isabelle_13]

Heading back to Korea tml. May I check is it cheaper to get SIM card outside of airports?
As I have a morning arrival and taking the ktx to Busan, do I need to buy the tickets now or is it safer to buy it tml since I won’t know how long does immigration takes?
TIA

 

[rrr2015]

Heading back to Korea tml. May I check is it cheaper to get SIM card outside of airports?

why you only asking this late?

if your mobile support esim, just get from klook, shopee. not sure about price difference since EIGHT, SIMBA already provide KR roam in package so i never to worry

As I have a morning arrival and taking the ktx to Busan, do I need to buy the tickets now or is it safer to buy it tml since I won’t know how long does immigration takes?
TIA

better buy there since u still need to take AREX to seoul for KTX

 

[isabelle_13]

why you only asking this late?

if your mobile support esim, just get from klook, shopee. not sure about price difference since EIGHT, SIMBA already provide KR roam in package so i never to worry

better buy there since u still need to take AREX to seoul for KTX

Bcoz I bought my tickets tdy that’s why ask so late..

Thank you for your prompt reply

 

[s7460597]

Bcoz I bought my tickets tdy that’s why ask so late..

Thank you for your prompt reply

Consider getting roaming from your service provider as you'll likely be rushing.

 

[isabelle_13]

Consider getting roaming from your service provider as you'll likely be rushing.

I didn’t .. don’t think is worth it since it’s only a week

 

[isabelle_13]

why you only asking this late?

if your mobile support esim, just get from klook, shopee. not sure about price difference since EIGHT, SIMBA already provide KR roam in package so i never to worry

better buy there since u still need to take AREX to seoul for KTX

Heng I asked.. almost forgotten about AREX

 

[rrr2015]

Heng I asked.. almost forgotten about AREX

try changi recommends in SG airport. iirc AREX no WIFI

 

[isabelle_13]

try changi recommends in SG airport. iirc AREX no WIFI

It’s okay, thanks for the alternative. I have booked via Klook. Collect at Incheon T1

 

[enigmastar]

Anyone have any driver to recommend?

 

[kitsura]

I have a couple of questions since I will be heading to Seoul next year:
1) With tmoney supported on Apple pay is there any reason to get a physical transport card now?
2) Are any international cards like Wise or Youtrip supported? If not what about places that don't take cash?
3) I see most mobile providers have data roaming in S.Korea is there any reason to get a local SIM card?

 

[twosix]

I have a couple of questions since I will be heading to Seoul next year:
1) With tmoney supported on Apple pay is there any reason to get a physical transport card now?
2) Are any international cards like Wise or Youtrip supported? If not what about places that don't take cash?
3) I see most mobile providers have data roaming in S.Korea is there any reason to get a local SIM card?

most places except night markets accept credit cards, utrip etc. for transport, just buy a wow pass or climate pass. no need t-money. have some cash to spend on night markets and day markets stalls.

 

[kitsura]

most places except night markets accept credit cards, utrip etc. for transport, just buy a wow pass or climate pass. no need t-money. have some cash to spend on night markets and day markets stalls.

Im still debating if I should get WOWPASS if I don't need the SIM card. I wonder if the discounts are worth it.

 

[twosix]

Im still debating if I should get WOWPASS if I don't need the SIM card. I wonder if the discounts are worth it.

Sorry, it's t-money card the equivalent of our ezlink card,not wow pass. Just get T-money or climate card.

 

[kitsura]

Sorry, it's t-money card the equivalent of our ezlink card,not wow pass. Just get T-money or climate card.

WOWPASS comes with tmoney plus other perks like discounts and the debit card. Tmoney already can use on Apple Pay so don't need physical card.

 

[kitsura]

https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.co...-doesnt-work-for-tourists/2358528?detailWord=

Actually i will just get a WOWPASS since there is no way to topup Tmoney as a foreigner.

 

[carey]

Any recommendations for a decent hotel in Seoul?

I used to stay at Days Hotel but it's now so expensive

Last visited Korea in Jan 2020

Tried looking through trip.com and the reviews for a lot of them are really bad these days

Can consider homestays? Their reviews seem better than those for hotels

 

[freshvibes]

WOWPASS comes with tmoney plus other perks like discounts and the debit card. Tmoney already can use on Apple Pay so don't need physical card.

https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.co...-doesnt-work-for-tourists/2358528?detailWord=

Actually i will just get a WOWPASS since there is no way to topup Tmoney as a foreigner.

Possible to top up the Tmoney card using apps?

Or still have to top up manually at those machines or convenience stores?

 

[freshvibes]

Any recommendations for a decent hotel in Seoul?

I used to stay at Days Hotel but it's now so expensive

Last visited Korea in Jan 2020

Tried looking through trip.com and the reviews for a lot of them are really bad these days

Can consider homestays? Their reviews seem better than those for hotels

Ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong.

Awesome location and the rooms are pretty nice.

 

[carey]

Ibis Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong.

Awesome location and the rooms are pretty nice.

Thanks mate

Let me take a look at that

 

[kitsura]

Possible to top up the Tmoney card using apps?

Or still have to top up manually at those machines or convenience stores?

Yes i heard DAEM app allows you to use CC to topup WOWPASS and tmoney physical card.