ISSUE 23 · TRAVEL & LIVING

Finding your way in Korea

Read addresses, station exits and walking time together.

The final few hundred metres can be confusing in a dense city. Check address, exit and walking time in that order.

Check the exact address

Similar venue names appear in many neighborhoods. Compare the road address with your booking.

Check station exits

At large stations, exits can change walking time significantly. Note crossings and transfer time.

Add time to estimates

Signals, stairs, luggage, rain and crowds add time. Leave 10–15 minutes before a reservation or train.

Use a map you can read

Naver Map can help Korean readers; Google Maps can help other-language readers. Verify address, hours and entrance together.

Reset calmly if lost

Confirm station, exit and a nearby landmark. Show the address to staff or a shop rather than walking in several directions.

GOOGLE MAPS

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SOURCES

Seoul Metropolitan Government — Tourist Guide

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