Overcoming Language Barriers in Seoul

Reading Menus
Most Korean restaurant menus are written only in Korean. The easiest solution is to use the camera translation feature in the Naver Papago app. Simply point the camera at the menu and it translates in real time. Google Translate’s camera feature works similarly. Convenience stores, large restaurants, and tourist area restaurants often have English menus or picture menus. Street food usually has photos, so you can simply point with your finger.

Signs and Navigation
Seoul subway signs are displayed in four languages: Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese, making navigation relatively easy. Both Google Maps and Naver Map support English. Bus routes are complicated but