https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/Getting around Korea, explained from a local point of view.enMon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/seoul-bus-colors-blue-green-yellow-red-what-each-means-and-costs/https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/seoul-bus-colors-blue-green-yellow-red-what-each-means-and-costs/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTSeoul's blue and green buses cost 1,500 won with a card, yellow 1,400, red 3,000. How the colors differ and how bus transfers work, from city and tourism pages.https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/korea-e-arrival-card-who-must-fill-it-out-and-how/https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/korea-e-arrival-card-who-must-fill-it-out-and-how/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTMost foreign visitors must submit Korea's free e-Arrival Card online within 3 days before landing. Valid K-ETA holders and registered residents are exempt. Rules as of October 2026.https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/getting-to-jeju-island-flights-and-ferries/https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/getting-to-jeju-island-flights-and-ferries/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTHow to reach Jeju by air from Gimpo, Gimhae and other airports or by ferry from five mainland ports, with sailing times and ID rules from KTO as of 2025.https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/bukchon-hanok-village-visiting-hours-and-rules/https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/bukchon-hanok-village-visiting-hours-and-rules/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTBukchon's red zone is open to tourists only from 10:00 to 17:00, with a 100,000 won fine outside those hours. Here is where it applies and who is exempt.https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/cash-or-card-in-korea-money-guide/https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/cash-or-card-in-korea-money-guide/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTKorean won bills and coins, how widely cards work, where and when to exchange money, airport bank hours, and what changes for paying transit by card.https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/climbing-hallasan-reservation-rules-and-entry-cutoff-times/https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/climbing-hallasan-reservation-rules-and-entry-cutoff-times/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTHallasan summit trails need a reservation. Winter-schedule entry cutoffs apply October to March; a no-show brings a 3-month ban. As of October 2026.https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/how-taxi-fares-work-in-korea/https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/how-taxi-fares-work-in-korea/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTKorean taxi base fares by city, how distance charges add up, when late-night surcharges apply, and how regular, deluxe, and international taxis differ.https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/how-to-rent-a-seoul-public-bike-ttareungyi/https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/how-to-rent-a-seoul-public-bike-ttareungyi/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTHow foreign visitors rent Seoul's public bikes, what passes cost, how the 60-minute and 120-minute rental limits work, and how to return a bike properly.https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/how-to-take-an-express-bus-in-korea/https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/how-to-take-an-express-bus-in-korea/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTExpress vs intercity buses in Korea, which Seoul terminal serves which region, how to book and board, and what to expect at highway rest stops.https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/how-to-visit-the-dmz-from-seoul/https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/how-to-visit-the-dmz-from-seoul/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe Paju DMZ Peace Tour starts at Imjingak; foreigners need a physical passport. Fees from 9,200 won as of Oct 2026; Panmunjom is closed to foreigners.https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/korail-pass-prices-and-seat-reservation-rules/https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/korail-pass-prices-and-seat-reservation-rules/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTKorail Pass costs 131,000 to 275,000 won for 2 to 5 travel days in a 10-day window; foreigners only, passport needed, SRT excluded. As of Oct 2026.https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/sim-card-esim-or-pocket-wifi-in-korea/https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/sim-card-esim-or-pocket-wifi-in-korea/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTHow travelers get mobile data in Korea: airport roaming centers, USIM cards, eSIMs, rented Wi-Fi eggs, free public Wi-Fi, and 220-volt plugs.https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/templestay-in-korea-how-to-book-and-what-to-expect/https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/templestay-in-korea-how-to-book-and-what-to-expect/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTKTO lists 27 temples with regular Templestay programs for visitors. Booking is on templestay.com; one spring 2026 program cost 70,000 won a night.https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/apps-the-korea-tourism-organization-lists-for-visitors/https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/apps-the-korea-tourism-organization-lists-for-visitors/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe Korea Tourism Organization's Aug 2026 app list covers maps (Naver Maps), translation (Papago), trains, taxis, payment, restaurants and emergencies.https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/best-time-to-visit-korea-by-season/https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/best-time-to-visit-korea-by-season/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTKorea's four seasons in real temperatures, when the rainy and typhoon seasons hit, and what to pack for spring, summer, fall, and winter trips.https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/emergency-numbers-in-korea-for-travelers/https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/emergency-numbers-in-korea-for-travelers/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe official numbers travelers in Korea should save, from 112 police and 119 fire or ambulance to the 1330 travel helpline and 1345 immigration line.https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/do-you-need-a-k-eta-for-korea/https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/do-you-need-a-k-eta-for-korea/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTWho needs a K-ETA to visit Korea, which 22 countries are exempt through December 31, 2026, what it costs, and how long approval takes.https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/how-to-get-a-tax-refund-in-korea-as-a-tourist/https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/how-to-get-a-tax-refund-in-korea-as-a-tourist/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTKorea's immediate, downtown, and airport tax refunds compared: the 15,000 won minimum, the per-receipt limits, who qualifies, and the airport steps.https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/day-trips-from-seoul-by-train/https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/day-trips-from-seoul-by-train/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTKTO's three high-speed lines from Seoul: Gyeongbu to Busan (447.1 km), Honam to Mokpo (252.5 km) and Gangneung (237.7 km), with speeds and stops.https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/getting-from-incheon-airport-to-seoul/https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/getting-from-incheon-airport-to-seoul/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTAREX Express takes about 43 minutes from Terminal 1 to Seoul Station, the all-stop train 59. Limousine bus tickets are prepaid only; taxis compared.https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/t-money-and-seoul-public-transport-basics/https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/t-money-and-seoul-public-transport-basics/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTHow the T-money card works on Seoul subways and buses: where to buy and top it up, what it costs, and which card or pass fits different trip lengths.https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/visiting-seouls-palaces-free-admission-days-and-the-hanbok-discount/https://howlane.com/korea-travel-local/visiting-seouls-palaces-free-admission-days-and-the-hanbok-discount/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe official rules for free palace entry in Seoul, including Culture Day, the hanbok dress requirements, and the combination ticket that covers five sites.