TransportTravel note
Use local map apps for directions
Myeong-dong, Seoul, Seoul
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
Walking and driving directions in global map apps are limited in South Korea. Local apps such as Naver Map or KakaoMap give much better routes.
The lesson
Download a local map app before you arrive.
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