Useful Apps

LIVING IN KOREA

  • Naver (네이버)

    Naver is the Korean version of Google, including email, maps etc. Naver dictionary is especially good for Korean learners.

  • KakaoTalk (카카오톡)

    The most used chatting app in Korea. Kakao also has many other services and apps including, Kakao maps, Kakao subway, Kakao taxi etc.

  • Coupang (쿠팡)

    The Korean version of Amazon, where you can basically order anything. For a quite low subscription fee, you get access to overnight shipping(including weekends) and access to Coupang play.

  • 배달의민족

    The most widely used food delivery app. There are a few others as well, such as 요기요, 쿠팡 이츠 etc.

  • Carrot (당근)

    Marketplace for selling used/second hand items.

  • Ya (야놀자)

    Hotel and resort booking app. Airbnb also works great in Korea.

  • 티머니GO

    Intercity and express bus booking app.

  • Toss (토스)

    Internet banking app. One of the few that works for foreigners, Kakao Bank does not work for example.