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Everything you need to settle in, work, and enjoy life in Korea as an English teacher.

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Coupang (쿠팑)Shopping

Korea's Amazon. Rocket delivery often arrives overnight or same day. Great for household goods, groceries, and almost anything.

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Daangn Market (λ‹Ήκ·Όλ§ˆμΌ“)Second-hand

Local second-hand marketplace. Find furniture, electronics, and daily items from neighbors. Great when first moving in.

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Kakao T (μΉ΄μΉ΄μ˜€νƒμ‹œ)Transport

Korea's Uber. Call taxis anywhere β€” regular, deluxe, or van. Pay by card in the app. Drivers accept the app pickup.

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Naver Maps (넀이버지도)Navigation

More accurate than Google Maps in Korea. Shows bus routes, subway lines, walking paths, and real-time transit times.

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Kakao Maps (카카였맡)Navigation

Alternative to Naver Maps. Better for finding restaurants and reviews. Many locals use both.

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Baemin (λ°°λ‹¬μ˜λ―Όμ‘±)Food Delivery

Korea's top food delivery app. Order from thousands of restaurants. Korean UI but easy to figure out with Google Translate.

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Toss (ν† μŠ€)Banking

Easy banking app for Korean accounts. Send money, check balances, pay bills. Essential once you have a Korean bank account.

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PapagoTranslation

Naver's translation app β€” better than Google Translate for Korean. Has real-time camera translation for menus and signs.

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