Understanding the Seoul System — Apps·Payments·Delivery

Essential Apps and Systems to Know in Seoul

Essential Apps
Naver Map: Direction finding in Seoul is more accurate than Google. Supports all routes for buses, subways, walking, and cars.
Papago: Excels in real-time camera translation and voice translation features.
KakaoT: Taxi calling app. Options for regular, deluxe, and large vehicles available.
KakaoMap: Useful for checking cafe and restaurant reviews and current congestion levels.
Baemin (Baemin): Food delivery app. English version is not available, but can be used in conjunction with Papago.

Payment Systems
Naver Pay and Kakao Pay are difficult to use without a Korean bank account.