Kakao T (카카오택시)

Kakao T is South Korea’s go-to ride-hailing app, kind of like Uber. You can use it to book taxis, rent bikes, find parking, and even call a chauffeur if you need one. It’s super easy to use and way more reliable than hailing a taxi on the street. Plus, it’s all connected to Kakao, so you can pay with KakaoPay and chat with your driver through KakaoTalk. Definitely a must-have for getting around in Korea!

  • Best for hailing taxis, renting biles, and booking drivers.
  • Offers regular taxis, black luxury taxis, and international taxis (can pay via card or Kakao Pay).
  • English, Chinese, and Japanese support.

Subway Korea(지하철)/KakaoMetro

Subway Korea and KakaoMetro are very similar, as both help you navigate South Korea’s subway systems. They give you super detailed subway maps, real-time train schedules, and the fastest routes to your destination. You can check transfer times, fare prices, and even see how crowded a train might be.Both are great for subway navigation, so it mostly comes down to personal preference!

  • Subway navigation app for Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Daejeon, Gwangju and more!
  • Provides real-time arrivals, transfer times, and station facilities.
  • Works offline.

KakaoBus

KakaoBus is a super useful app for checking bus routes and schedules in South Korea. You can also set alerts for your stop and see how crowded the bus is. Since it’s part of the Kakao app family, it works smoothly with KakaoMap and Kakao T, making it a must-have for getting around by bus in Korea!

  • Covers multiple cities (57 cities)
  • Route planning providing bus routes, stops, and transfer options.
  • Save frequently used bus stops for quick access.
  • Get notified when your bus is arriving, so you don’t have to wait around.