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What Packing Mistakes to Avoid in South Korea
- Install Naver Map or KakaoMap before takeoff: Due to South Korean national mapping security laws, Google Maps does not support walking or driving turn-by-turn directions in South Korea. Download Naver Map (English UI) and Kakao T / Uber (UT) before landing at Incheon.
- Wear slip-on shoes with clean socks: You will remove your shoes whenever entering a traditional hanok guesthouse, Buddhist temple worship hall, or floor-seating restaurant.