In Korea, use this instead of Google! You can use Naver Maps and KakaoMap.

There are a few things that travelers visiting Korea should keep in mind. One is that Korea is a very secretive country. Even Google, a major travel resource, hasn't fully figured it out. If you type your destination into Google Maps and head out from your accommodation too quickly, you might have a problem. Google Maps might send you to the wrong place. Since it's a country that's still at war, Google Maps usage in Korea is pretty restricted for security reasons. There are a lot of limitations on the key features. Also, the app doesn't show real-time traffic info or route updates, so it's probably giving inaccurate info to people taking public transportation and those driving.

So, who should you count on for navigation during your trip to Korea?

Here are some local apps that can replace Google Maps. The most popular map apps used daily by Koreans are Naver Maps, KakaoMap, and T Map.

① Naver Map

Naver Map is a handy map app that supports English, Chinese, and Japanese. It's especially great for finding walking directions, tracking down indoor store locations, and navigating complex building layouts. You ca