Arrival Flow
- Incheon (ICN) is the main long-haul entry for most visitors.
- Decide your first base before landing to avoid transfer confusion.
- Save hotel names in Korean + English for smoother navigation.
Getting Around
- Use city transit for urban days and KTX for intercity movement.
- T-money style transit setup makes local travel easier.
- Map apps differ by country—set them up early.
Money & Payments
- Cards are common, but small cash still helps in specific situations.
- Have at least two cards to avoid single-point payment issues.
- Carry key confirmations in case app/data access drops.
Booking Windows
- Intercity rail and high-demand attractions can book out during peaks.
- Reserve signature experiences first, then fill your flexible slots.
- Holiday weekends need earlier bookings than regular weeks.
Common Pitfalls
- Using the wrong map stack and losing time rerouting.
- Underplanning intercity transfer buffers.
- Not organizing key confirmations offline.
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