ISSUE 23 · TRAVEL & LIVING

Finding your way in Korea

Read addresses, station exits and walking time together.

The final few hundred metres can be the confusing part of a dense city. Check address, exit and walking time in that order.

Check the exact address

Similar venue names can appear in many neighborhoods. Compare the road address with your booking or accommodation message.

Check the station exit number

At large stations, exits can change walking time significantly. Note the exit, crossings and transfer time.

Add time to map estimates

Signals, stairs, luggage, rain and crowds may add time. Leave an extra 10–15 minutes before a reservation or train.

Use maps for the language you read

Naver Map can help Korean readers with local details; Google Maps can help other-language readers with location and walking. Verify address, hours and entrance together.

Reset calmly if you are lost

Confirm your station, exit and a nearby landmark. Show the address to staff or a shop rather than walking in several directions.

GOOGLE MAPS

Open Google Maps

SOURCES

Seoul Metropolitan Government — Tourist Guide

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