[2025 Latest] Recommended apps for traveling to Korea! Recommended local apps for travelers
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Are you preparing for your trip to Korea?
When traveling to Korea, you can make your trip more comfortable by using popular local apps. In particular, map, shopping, and delivery apps are very convenient for sightseeing and your stay if you install them in advance.
So, this time we will introduce some recommended apps for traveling to Korea. Please take a look!
Must-see! Recommended apps for traveling in Korea
[Summary of popular local apps]
■ Map related
In Korea, Naver Maps (네이버지도) is more popular than Google Maps. It also has a Japanese version, so it is easy for Japanese tourists to use and you can search for shops and tourist spots that are popular with Korean people.
Additionally, the Korean travel information distribution app for Koreans provided by the South Korean government, “대한민국 구석구석” (Republic of Korea Travel Guide), can also be useful for researching new tourist destinations.
1. Naver map
This is the mainstream map app in Korea. Many people in Korea use this app more than Google Maps, so if you want more accurate information, we recommend using this app. It also supports Japanese, which is a nice plus. Especially when searching for restaurants, you can find popular restaurants in the area by searching this app.
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2. 대한민국 구석구석
This app is provided by the Korean government. It provides domestic travel information to Koreans. Since the information is aimed at locals, it is perfect for finding new tourist spots. They also have official Instagram accounts and X accounts, so you can look for recommended places there. Although it is not available in Japanese, they also offer an app for foreigners called "Visit Korea."
Website: https://korean.visitkorea.or.kr/main/main.do
■SHOP Information
In Korea, people use "지그재그" (ZIGZAG) and "Musinsa" to purchase fashion items. "지그재그" for women is popular among women in their 20s to 40s. "Musinsa" for men targets men in their 20s to 30s, and both have Japanese versions of their websites. If you want to check out the fashion items that are popular in Korea, you might want to check out these apps.
3.ZIGZAG
This is an online shopping app that sells women's clothing. It is a popular site among women in their 20s to 40s , especially those in their 30s . The Japanese version has also been released, so it is recommended for those who want to know the local trends.
Official site: https://zigzag.shop/
4. Musinsa
A mail-order app for men's clothing. The main target audience is men in their 20s and 30s, and a Japanese version has also been released. There is also a physical store in Hongdae. Although it is mainly aimed at men, the app is also popular with women.
Official website: https://global.musinsa.com/jp/main
■ Food related
5.CATCHTABLE
This app allows you to make real-time reservations at restaurants. If you register for a waiting list, you can wait in line without going to the restaurant. It supports Japanese, and it's convenient because you can use it even if you don't have a Korean phone number.
6. Pedal Yogiyo (Yogiyo )
This delivery app is also known as the Korean version of Uver Eats. It is extremely popular in Korea, and is attractive for its wide variety of menus and discount coupons.
Another point is that you can see the addresses and reviews of popular restaurants near your current location. However, it does not support Japanese, and you need to enter the correct address in Korean and a local phone number for some functions, so it may be difficult to order delivery from the hotel.
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[How to use recommended apps for travelers]
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Googlemap
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Google Translate
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Papago
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1330 Korea Travel Hotline
- Subway Korea
1. We recommend using offline mode for Google Maps
If you download the area you want to go to in advance on Google Maps, you can use it even without an internet connection by picking up GPS location information. Download maps of the areas you are going to visit in case of emergency or in areas with poor signal reception. Tap the area you want to go to on the map, then select "Other" and download the offline map.
2. Google Translate's camera translation is convenient
In Korea, you can translate Hangul characters just by reading them with your camera, and the camera mode translation is very convenient. Korean is not loaded by default, so if you set up Korean beforehand, you can use it smoothly when you are there. If you are unsure, it may be a good idea to actually read Hangul characters and practice before you travel.
3. Easy translation with Papago
Papago is a free translation app developed by NAVER , a major Korean IT company, and is known for its extremely high translation accuracy, especially between Korean and Japanese. It can also translate images from the camera or screenshots. It can be said to be an essential app for overcoming the language barrier while traveling in Korea.
4. 1330 App for when you need it
The 1330 app operated by the Korea Tourism Organization provides 24/7 support via the app, including interpretation, tourist information, reporting to the police, and tourist complaints. It also supports Japanese, so it's a reliable app to have installed in case of emergency.
5. If you're using the subway, use a route map app
This is a subway app that also supports Japanese. It supports not only Seoul but also subways in Busan and other areas. It is packed with features that are reassuring for those who are new to the Korean subway, such as route maps and transfer functions.
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This time, we introduced recommended local apps in Korea and how to use recommended apps for travelers.
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