VISITKOREA vs Trip.PASS

Travel Korea with the VisitKorea app! The VisitKorea app provides information on beautiful tourist attractions, delicious food, comfortable accommodations, pleasant shopping centers and exciting festivals in Korea to help tourists have the most satisfying trip ever. In addition, it provides all the information tourists may need when traveling to Korea such as finding directions and public transportation information, and emergency contacts to make their trip more convenient and safe. All about Korean Tourism News and travel columns are updated regularly to provide special travel information about Korea. Check them out to learn more about current and upcoming trends on tourist attractions, restaurants, accommodations, shopping center and festivals. In the Travel Basics menu, you can find useful information such as visa and entry requirements, emergency contacts, operating hours of public agencies and tourist police. Record you itinerary Record memories of your trip in Korea. This new feature will help you manage your schedule and remember your trip in the form of a timeline. Simply save your arrival and departure information, your planned itinerary, and add photos and memos. Korean tourism information recommended automatically Are you in Seoul now? Then, the VisitKorea app will guide you to the most satisfying tourist areas in Seoul. The VisitKorea app recommends information such as tourist attractions, good restaurants, accommodations etc. according to the user’s preference by using big data. (You must register additional information in the settings menu to receive customized recommendation for tourism information.) Maps to find your way around Korea Use the directions menu in the map to find your way to your destination while traveling in Korea. You can find the route via public transport, taxis, or on foot. In addition, the subway menu provides subway route maps and subway directions for Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju and Daejeon. As a reliable travel guide provided by the Korea Tourism Organization, VisitKorea provides information for tourists who are planning a trip to Korea or are currently traveling in Korea. Users can feel like they are in Korea even when using the app at home. Korea Tourism Organization is working hard to improve the VisitKorea app service for an enjoyable trip to Korea.

[This application is officially developed in collaboration with Lordsystem and ShinhanCard.] Trip.PASS is a passport-based financial and identification platform, jointly developed by Lordsystem and ShinhanCard, specifically designed for foreign travelers. With mobile passport verification technology, you only need your mobile phone and passport to effortlessly open a TripPAY travel account! A 2-in-1 card for payments and transportation available across Korea, duty-free identity verification, instant tax refunds for foreign travelers, KRW remittance, and taxi-calling—everything you need for a seamless travel experience, all in one. In 2026, explore Korea smarter and easier with Trip.PASS! ◼ Trip.PASS 2 in1 Card (Payment + Transport) Mobile & Physical Card Payments · Easy Charge: Foreigners can charge using a credit card or at convenience stores (up to 2 million KRW). · Wide Acceptance: Pay at all credit card merchants and kiosks in Korea, and also supports ShinhanCard mobile payment barcode checkout. Transport Card Features · Simple Charge: Quickly charge via the TripPAY app or at convenience stores. · Automatic Age-Based Fare: Fares are applied based on passport information - Adult / Teen / Child · Nationwide Use: Works across Korea from Seoul to Jeju, covering subways, buses and taxis. ◼ Mobile Identification Blockchain DID and biometric authentication ensure secure personal data protection. Verify your identity at duty-free stores using just your phone—no need for a physical passport. ◼ Immediate Mobile Tax Refunds for Foreign Travelers Get up to a 7% tax refund instantly at Trip.PASS tax-free partner stores, including CU, GS25, pharmacies, and medical beauty clinics. ◼ KRW Transfers Send KRW to travel partners and split expenses instantly. ◼ i.M Call Taxi Service A foreigner-friendly mobility service Easily call a large taxi—perfect for travelers with lots of luggage.