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Korea Guides

Practical, no-nonsense guides to getting around Korea: finding toilets, pharmacies and care, using the subway and convenience stores, and traveling safely. Written by the team behind Bballi Bballi.

Toilets5 min read

Finding Public Toilets in Korea

Where to find clean, free public toilets in Korea: subway stations, parks, department stores and cafes, plus what to expect inside.

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Subway & Transit5 min read

Korean Subway Station Facilities

Beyond trains: toilets, lockers, nursing rooms, elevators, emergency call buttons and more inside Korean subway stations.

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Medical & Pharmacy5 min read

Finding a 24-Hour Pharmacy in Korea

Pharmacy hours in Korea, how to find one open at night or on holidays, and which medicines you can buy at a convenience store.

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Medical & Pharmacy6 min read

Emergency Medical Guide for Korea

What to do in a medical emergency in Korea: which number to call, how emergency rooms work, and where to get help in your language.

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Convenience Stores5 min read

The Guide to Korean Convenience Stores

Korean convenience stores do far more than snacks: ATMs, transit cards, parcels, bill payment, hot food and late-night medicine.

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Family & Baby5 min read

Baby Care & Nursing Rooms in Korea

Where to find nursing rooms in Korea, what facilities they offer, and tips for traveling with a baby or toddler.

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Accessibility5 min read

Accessible Facilities in Korea

Wheelchair-accessible toilets, step-free subway access and barrier-free travel in Korea: what to expect and how to plan.

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Safety5 min read

Safety, Emergency Bells & Solo Travel in Korea

Emergency call buttons in Korean toilets, staying safe on solo trips, and the services that help you get home safely at night.

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