FIRST KOREA TRIP
Korea Travel Guides From a Local in Seoul
I’m Terry, a Korean editor based in Seoul. I created First Korea Trip to answer the practical questions international travelers often run into when visiting Korea for the first time — transportation, payments, apps, reservations, food, and everyday travel problems.
I try to keep the information accurate, but travel details can change, so please double-check anything important. Questions? fwda1993@gmail.com
TRAVEL TOOLS
Useful Tools for Your Korea Trip
FEATURED
What Travelers Need Right Now
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
K-ETA vs e-Arrival Card: What Do You Actually Need to Enter Korea in 2026?
K-ETA and the e-Arrival Card do different jobs. Check which one applies to your 2026 trip before you fly.
GETTING AROUND KOREA
Buses, Subways, T-money & KTX
SEOUL BUS
Seoul Bus Guide for Tourists: How to Ride It for the First Time
Find the right stop, board in the correct direction, tap your card, request your stop, and transfer without guessing.
KOREA ESSENTIALS
Timing, Apps, Itineraries & Money
FALL FOLIAGE
Korea Fall Foliage 2026: Best Times and Places to See Autumn Colors
Match your travel dates to Korea’s 2026 foliage forecast, from Seoraksan in late October to Seoul and later November peaks.
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