Only the essentials
- Naver Map – Google Maps in Korea are very limited. The Best primary navigation app in Korea is Naver Map; strong transit routing, real-time bus tracking, improving English interface, no Korean phone number needed. NaverMap details.
- Google Translate, Papago – Though limited to simple, most of the young Koreans can communicate in English. But having a translation app will help you a lot.
- Kakao-T – When you need a taxi, this app is the one to go with. Register your credit card, pick your destination, pick your type of taxi and wait for a while. The driver will take you to your destination. This eliminates language barriers. Kakao-T details.
- WOWPASS – Both payment and public transportation. Details.
- CatchTable – Restaurant info & reservation. Details.