Korea Guide

Living in Korea

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

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Transportation

T-money Card

Getting Around Korea

Buy a card

Available at any convenience store (GS25, CU, 7-Eleven, Emart24) for ₩2,500–3,000. Ask for "티머니 카드".

Charge at the store

Hand cash to the cashier and say "충전해주세요 (chung-jeon-hae-ju-se-yo)". Minimum ₩1,000, max ₩500,000.

Charge at subway stations

Use the T-money charging machines (yellow machines) at any subway station. Insert cash and tap your card.

Check your balance

Tap your card on the reader at any convenience store or subway turnstile to see your balance.

💡 Transfers between subway and bus are free within 30 minutes when using T-money.