# First Time in Korea: Seoul — Naver Map, Kakao, Papago Guide

> Naver Map, Kakao, Papago Guide (iPhone/iPad app by 志轶 沈.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-time-in-korea-seoul/id6821228495 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [志轶 沈](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776894923)
- Category: Travel, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-30
- Data updated: 2026-11-02

## What is First Time in Korea?

Travel Korea with confidence.

Prepare before you fly, practice the one form that matters, then use the guides offline in Korea.

Step-by-step help for the e-Arrival Card, Naver Map, Kakao T and k.ride, Papago, T-money, kiosks, the Seoul subway, KTX, and more - everything you need for your first trip.

Do I need a visa or K-ETA?
Short answer for US passports in 2026: no visa, no K-ETA - just the free e-Arrival Card, filed online within 3 days of landing. The free Entry chapter explains who is exempt, when the window opens, and exactly which fields to fill in. Practice it first with the built-in simulator.

Free to try
Pre-trip guides are free - Entry and e-Arrival Card, Money and Cards, Essential Apps, Papago, and your Pre-Trip Checklist. Naver Map, Taxis (k.ride and Kakao T), the T-money Card, and Emergency Numbers are also free.

First Time in Korea is a practical handbook for first-time visitors. Instead of hundreds of generic tips, it focuses on what matters most: arriving prepared, getting around Seoul, ordering food, and handling emergencies.

What's included

Before You Arrive - Free
- Entry and e-Arrival Card
- Money and Cards
- Essential Apps (Naver Map, Papago, k.ride, Subway Korea)
- Papago: Menus and Signs
- Pre-Trip Checklist

First Steps
- Immigration and customs at Incheon
- Get cash and your T-money card
- Airport to Seoul: AREX and limousine bus

Explore Korea
- Pay: T-money, cards and ATMs, tax refund, no tipping
- Eat: kiosk ordering, restaurant basics, Korean BBQ, convenience stores
- Get around: Naver Map, Seoul subway, taxis, KTX
- Etiquette: daily manners, palaces and temples, jjimjilbang

Practice before you go
- e-Arrival Card simulator with a worked example
- Nothing is submitted - learn the form, then file the real one in two minutes

Built for real situations
- At a Glance summaries
- Step-by-step actions
- What to look for: ATMs, T-money readers, kiosk screens, subway gates
- Pro tips and common mistakes
- Works offline

Why you'll love it
- Works completely offline
- Practice simulator, no account required
- No ads
- Instant search across all guides (after unlock)
- Lifetime content updates included

Emergency
Emergency numbers are always free: 112, 119, the 1330 Korea Travel Hotline, and 1339. Full guides for hospital and pharmacy, lost passport, and the US Embassy are included when you unlock.

One purchase
Unlock the complete handbook with a single purchase.
No subscription. Lifetime access.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Korea Travel Guide | $4.99 | one-time |


## Is First Time in Korea safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess First Time in Korea.

## Is First Time in Korea legit?

First Time in Korea: Seoul appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for First Time in Korea is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2026-10-30

No release notes.

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