FIRST TRIP, FEWER UNANSWERED QUESTIONS
Prepare the practical details, keep a checklist on this device and copy a Korean phrase when you need it.
PREPARE, ARRIVE, EXPLORE
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This is an editorial preparation list. Check entry documents with the official authority for your nationality and trip.
KTO travel basics ↗THE DETAILS YOU WILL ACTUALLY USE
A transport card is separate from your usual bank card. Check where the chosen card works and which payment methods the purchase and top-up point accepts.
Physical SIM and eSIM options are available. Check eSIM compatibility, network unlocking, plan duration and whether the package includes a Korean phone number.
Save the installation instructions before travel. Test connectivity before leaving the airport counter.
KTO connectivity guide ↗Ask whether your payment method is accepted before ordering or purchasing. Keep a second method available and check the payment currency and total before approving a charge.
For a declined card, ask staff to confirm the amount, try your backup and contact your card issuer if needed.
Official travel basics ↗Copy the Korean name and full street address from our place or accommodation guides. Check the city, station exit and entrance before starting a route.
Check the menu, price and portion before ordering. Tell staff about any ingredient you need to avoid. A request for less spice does not establish that a dish is allergy-safe.
Use the Korean phrase kit to ask for a dish, the bill or information about peanuts. Change the ingredient if your allergy is different, and confirm the staff understand.
Explore food & café places → · Open food phrases ↓WHEN PLANS CHANGE
Write down the last place and time you had it, the route or vehicle, and any receipt. Contact the venue or operator. At Incheon, the responsible office depends on whether the item was lost in the terminal, on a flight or on airport transport.
Incheon lost-item guidance ↗Check your exact location and accommodation address. Compare a current taxi or other available route and confirm payment. Ask your accommodation or 1330 for travel help; do not assume another service runs all night.
1330 travel help ↗Ask staff to verify the transaction amount. Try your backup payment method and contact your card issuer using its official contact details. Ask for the receipt or cancellation confirmation if a charge is unclear.
Official travel basics ↗Keep the Korean place name and address ready. Use the phrase cards below for a simple request, or check the 1330 service’s current telephone and chat options for travel information and interpretation.
1330 service information ↗For urgent danger or a need for emergency services, use the numbers below.
SHOW IT OR COPY IT
Use a short request, then show your address, ticket or menu when relevant.
12 phrases
Transport
이 주소로 가 주세요.
Transport
티머니 카드를 충전해 주세요.
Payment
카드로 결제할 수 있나요?
Food
이 메뉴 하나 주세요.
Food
덜 맵게 해 주세요.
Food
이 음식에 땅콩이 들어가나요?
Food
저는 땅콩 알레르기가 있습니다.
Food
계산해 주세요.
Everyday
화장실이 어디에 있나요?
Stay
예약 확인 부탁드립니다.
Help
영어로 도움을 받을 수 있을까요?
Help
휴대전화를 잃어버렸어요.
KEEP THESE EASY TO FIND
Police emergencies
Call 112Fire & ambulance
Call 119Tourism information & assistance
Call 1330 in KoreaFor an emergency call, say “English please” if you need language help. Give your location using a nearby building, street address or phone location.
These short numbers are for calls in Korea. Check 1330’s official page for overseas calling and chat options.
KTO emergency guidance ↗ · 1330 telephone & chat information ↗SMALL QUESTIONS, USEFUL ANSWERS
KTO says tipping is not required or expected in Korea. Check any charge shown on the bill rather than treating it as an optional tip.KTO food guide ↗
Korea uses 220 V at 60 Hz, with round-pin outlets. Check your device’s input-voltage label and plug compatibility; a plug adapter does not change voltage.KTO electricity guide ↗
Use your map service or ask staff with “화장실이 어디에 있나요?” Access conditions differ by building. The Korean phrase is available below to copy.
Follow the bin labels and local signs. At accommodation, ask the host how to separate and dispose of waste; instructions can differ by property.
No. Spice level and allergens are different questions. Tell staff your specific allergy and ask about ingredients and preparation before ordering.
For an immediate emergency in Korea, call 112 for police or 119 for fire and ambulance. 1330 is for tourism information and assistance.Official emergency guidance ↗
Official sources reviewed 12 October 2026. Checklists, planning steps and phrase selections are editorial guidance. Prices, timetables, entry rules and venue conditions are not live.
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