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s we all know, Korea is a very unique country that has lots to offer from its own culture, food, and places. Here are the things that you need to consider first prior to arrival in Korea.
We would like to share Korean Languages, Season, Currency, SIM Card, and Useful Apps in this article.
Learn some korean phrases such as:
- Hello / 안녕하세요 / An-nyeong-ha-se-yo
- Thank you / 감사합니다 / Kam-sa-ham-ni-da
- Excuse me/Just a moment / 잠시만요 / Jam-shi-man-yo
- I’m sorry / 최성합니다/미안합니다 / Chway-seong-ham-ni-da./Mi-an-ham-ni-da.
- Please (Please give me…) / 주세요 / … ju-se-yo
- Where is the…? / 어디예요 / Eo-di-ye-yo…?
- How much is it? / 얼마예요 / Eol-ma-ye-yo?
- I will eat well. / 잘 먹겠습니다 / Jal meok-ge-sseum-ni-da
Season of Korea
The weather will depend on what season you’ll visit Korea.
- Spring - March-May
- Summer - June-August
- Fall - September-November
- Winter - December-February
This will serve as guidelines on what outfits you will bring to slay your #OOTD in Korea.
Korean Currency
Better to research ahead of time the exchange rate of Philippine Peso to Korean Won.
Sim Card
This will play a big role when it’s your first time in Korea since you are not really familiar and fully aware of the surroundings. You’ll be needing it neither for maps or keeping your social media accounts updated.
Useful Apps When You Travel Korea
Below are applications that might be helpful and should you rely on when exploring Korea.
- Naver Map - Map
- Kakao Map - Map
- Kakao Taxi - Taxi
- Subway Korea - Subway routes, Time of Arrival & Schedules.
- Kakaotalk - Mode of communication in Korea
- Naver Dictionary - Translation