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Korea, right now.

Live Seoul weather and exchange rates, how to get around, what to do when things go wrong, and honest tips for your trip.

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Reference rates from the Export-Import Bank of Korea. Banks and exchange offices add their own margin.

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Getting around

Incheon Airport to central Seoul: every option, step by step

Airport railroad, limousine bus or taxi. How long each takes, where to find it in the terminal, how to pay, and which one suits a late arrival.

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Seoul at a glance

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Where everything is

An illustrated map of Seoul’s top sights, with what each place is like, how to get there and what other travelers thought.

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Plan your days

Ready-made 3, 4 and 6-day plans for first-timers, families, K-culture fans and slower trips.

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Emergency numbers

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1330Travel help

1330 is the Korea Travel Hotline. It answers in English and other languages, 24 hours a day.

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