North Korea is a country tucked in the northern half of Korea. It’s bordered by China to the north, Russia to the northeast, South Korea to the south, and Japan across the sea to the east. What its neighbors are known for: China has been churning out top tech products for years, since back when they were still called “the great walled-garden”. Russia, while having a rough economy, is well-respected in their technology community. For example, even if most people only know Facebook, VKontakte was the first social media site in Russian that we all now use. And finally South Korea … what can I say about South Korea? If you haven’t heard about it then you must be living under a rock.
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Best Apps For Korea
- Chickadee (App Store | Google Play)
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Screenshot of Chickadee App
Traveling or living in South Korea is exciting, but there are many things to figure out, with the Chickadee app a great option for those wanting to avoid problems.
Upon sign-up, you will be assigned a dedicated team of bilingual professionals who live in South Korea. Just tell them what you need done and they will take care of it while are busy living.
A quick trick for a 1-week free trial: add “10” to your last name when sign-up with the app (e.g., James Smith10). Your trial will be activated within a day.
- Kakao Talk Messenger (App Store | Google Play)
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KakaoTalk is THE messaging app in South Korea. Out of the 11 apps listed in this article, this one is arguably the most essential if you plan on living in South Korea for any length of time.
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KakaoTalk has all the features of any other messaging app you’ve probably used so far: send/receive messages, create group chats, share photos, videos, and your location. Whether for work or play, you’re bound to use KakaoTalk on a daily basis if living in Korea.
To learn more about the features of KakaoTalk and how to use the app, visit “What is KaKaoTalk? The Complete 2021 Guide“.
- Naver Dictionary (App Store | Google Play)
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Google Translate can be helpful at times, but it has limitations. In Korea, Naver Dictionary can be a better alternative to Google Translate as it provides several translation options instead of just one that may not necessarily suit the context of your search.
Naver Dictionary also has an audio option, which is helpful for those who are trying to improve their pronunciation to make living in South Korea a bit easier.
- Subway Korea (App Store | Google Play)
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South Korea’s subway system is top-notch and easy to navigate, but the Subway Korea app makes things even easier. Available in English and Korean, this app provides information for every major subway system in the country.
The Subway Korea app also helps you find the quickest route to your destination with minimal transfers: when the next train will arrive, the first and last trains for each day, and which car is most convenient if you have to transfer during your commute.
- KakaoBus (App Store | Google Play)
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Riding a bus in Korea might seem more daunting than the subway, but once you get used to wherever you’re residing, commuting via bus can be quicker and easier than taking the metro.
Kakao bus keeps track of buses in over 57 South Korean metropolitan areas. You can also check arrival/departure times and set alarms for buses that you take regularly.
- KakaoMap (App Store | Google Play)
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Google Maps doesn’t work as well as KakaoMap in South Korea, with another very reliable option being Naver Map (App Store/Google Play). KakaoMap automatically tracks your current location, calculate the best route to a destination, and guides you there.
This app also has modes for automobiles, bicycles, public transportation, and going by foot.
- KakaoTaxi (App Store | Google Play)
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South Korea has an abundance of taxis, so it’s usually easy to hail one, but during busier times or late at night, things can be more complicated, so you can benefit from having KakaoTaxi (KakaoT).
KakaoT is Uber’s Korean counterpart, but this app will bring you a licensed taxi without the extra fees associated with using a call service. Like Uber, KakaoT tracks your current location and hail a cab nearby.
Just type in your destination as Kakao Taxi is available in English, but just note that some drivers may call for confirmation, if they cannot see you, etc.
KakaoT also allows you to send the taxi’s license plate number, departure time, and expected arrival time to contacts, friends, and family members.
- Shuttle Delivery (App Store | Google Play)
shuttle delivery app
Shuttle Delivery is the holy grail of apps for English speakers who want food delivery, with a wide range of restaurants available using the service.
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Use this link to sign up and get 4,000 KRW off your first order!
For more food delivery apps, check out top 5 food delivery apps in Korea and how to use them.
- Air Visual Air Quality (App Store | Google Play)
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Fine dust in Korea is no joke, especially at certain times of the year. Air Visual Air Quality allows you to monitor the air quality wherever you are on the peninsula, so you can adjust your commute or outdoor plans.
This app also sends you alerts if the fine dust in your location reaches dangerous levels. Misae Misae (App Store/Google Play) is another quality option.
To learn more about protecting yourself from fine dust, see 10 Ways to Protect Yourself from Pollution | Yellow Dust in Korea.
- KorailTalk (Apple Store | Google Play)
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korail talk app
Available in Korean, English, and Chinese, the KorailTalk app is an easy and convenient way to purchase tickets for KTX, ITX, and Mugunghwa trains, just search for trains by date & time and pay using a credit card. Unlike the Korail website, you do not need to print out your ticket when using Korailtalk, just use your phone.
South korea apps
Carrot Market – e-commerce
Baemin – food delivery
Instagram – social media
Coupang – e-commerce
Zoom – video conferences
Kart Rider Rush+ – gaming
Netflix – content streaming service
TikTok – social media
T-Call – phone calling
Naver – search engine
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