Huong's Daily Story - How to Use Public Transportation in Korea
Hello! This is Huong.😎 Last time, we talked about what brought me to Korea. Today, I'm going to introduce how to use public transportation in Korea. 😊 What type of transportation do you mainly use in Korea? I mostly use buses and subways , but at first I had a lot of difficulties because I wasn't used to them. One of them is an episode that is still funny and absurd even when I think about it now. Haha One day, I was riding the subway home as usual. When the train arrived, I got on without thinking much about it, but I was surprised when I saw the name of the next station I was getting off at. Wouldn't it be a different station than the one I'm getting off at? Feeling something was wrong, I got off at an unknown station and asked the station attendant for help. At that time, my Korean was very poor, so I could barely get help by trying hard to express myself with all the words I knew 😅 Later I found out that the train I was on was an express train , and that I had missed the station near my house because only local trains stop there. It was my mistake for not knowing that there was an express train … I can talk about it with a smile now, but when I think about it, I still get cold sweats… haha If this is your first time using public transportation in Korea, you may experience a similar situation to mine! I'll tell you about a convenient way to use public transportation. Korea has a very well-developed public transportation system, so it's really convenient to use for traveling or everyday life! In particular, Seoul and the metropolitan area are well connected by subways, buses, and taxis, making transportation easy and fast. Transportation costs are reasonable, so it is a useful system for travelers! 1️⃣ Use the subway Korea's subway system is divided into five regions : the metropolitan area, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, and Daejeon . Each area is made up of several routes, and each route is color-coded and numbered for easy identification. If you want to use the subway efficiently, I recommend the app called 'Subway Terminator', which lets you check subway lines across the country at a glance! This app lets you set your departure and destination points to check routes, and also lets you view real-time routes. And, like me, you should check the difference between express and local trains before boarding so that you don't get confused, right? ^^ 2️⃣ Take the bus Buses in Korea are largely divided into city buses, express buses, intercity buses, and airport buses . When you arrive in Korea and travel from the airport to your destination, you will most likely use the airport bus ! You can purchase a bus ticket at the ticket office in the airport. After purchasing, be sure to check the time, boarding location, and seat number ! Conversely, when traveling from home to the airport, you can purchase a ticket at a nearby bus terminal , or You can also easily reserve tickets online through the app called ‘BusTago’ . This 'BusTago' app is very convenient because you can purchase tickets for not only airport buses but also intercity buses nationwide. When using city buses , I use the 'National Smart Bus' app. This app also lets you check nearby bus stops and bus arrival times in real time. 3️⃣ Take a taxi There are two main types of taxis in Korea! 🚖Regular taxi There are many different colors and types of cars. The most commonly seen taxis are yellow, but there are also sky blue (electric taxis), yellow (coupe taxis), and pink (women-only). 🚘Model Taxi Although it is more expensive than a regular taxi, it provides quality service. Mainly black colored cars are used. The easiest and most familiar way to catch a taxi is to wave your hand when a taxi passes by. This method won't work if there are no taxis passing by. In that case, you can call a taxi with the 'Kakao T' app! This is an app that is widely used among Koreans. You can call a taxi by setting the desired departure and arrival points. You can use it with confidence as it confirms not only the route of movement but also the taxi driver's face, vehicle number, and phone number . Additionally, if you register your card in advance on the app , payments will be made automatically, which is very convenient. So today, I shared information about how to use public transportation in Korea! How could I help you~? 😊 We will continue to share fun articles, useful information, and tips in the future, so please read on and enjoy! Thank you.^^ ✨If you have any further questions for Huong, Please contact Jobploy Vietnam on Facebook !