Must-have apps
Messenger App (카카오톡, Kakaotalk)
Free call and messaging app most widely used in Korea.
See here to set up an account
Navigating your way around Korea
카카오 맵
(Kakao Map)
네이버 맵
(Naver Map)
카카오 T (Kakao T)
similar to Uber
파파고 (Papago)
translation app
Google maps is not supported well in Korea, please use the apps above to navigate your way around Korea
Online payment
Naver Pay & Kakao Pay: online & offline payment system (similar to Wechat pay)
*** you will need a Korean bank account and Registration Card to use this service
-> click here to see how to connect your Registration Card to your phone number
Delivery
배달의 민족
(Bae-dal-eui Min-jok)
요기요
(Yogiyo)
쿠팡이츠
(Coupang Eats)
셔틀
(Shuttle)
not available in English, but has better reach and more restaurants
available in English
*** you will need a Registration Card & a Korean credit/debit card to use these services (except Shuttle)
-> click here to see how to connect your Registration Card to your phone number
1330 (Korea Travel Helpline)
Not only is it able to answer various questions you have during your stay, but it also provides a free translation service. (see here for a detailed explanation)
KU:L House Mobile App
For those living in the dormitory, download the KU:L House app for night-out application, check-out application and etc.