Korea Practical Guide is an independent English-language information site for people visiting, studying or living in South Korea.
Important Korea-related information is often spread across government websites, local agencies, transport operators, universities and event organizers. Some notices are available only in Korean or are difficult to compare. We organize that information into practical guides built around the questions international readers are most likely to have.
What we cover
- Entry requirements and airport arrival procedures
- Transportation and getting around Korea
- TOPIK, GKS and study-related schedules
- Exhibitions, festivals and events
- Public holidays, shopping and everyday practical information
Our approach
We prefer official and primary sources whenever possible. Time-sensitive articles may include a “last verified” date so readers can quickly see how current the information is. When an official source should be checked before taking action, we link to it directly.
This site is informational and independent. It is not an official website of the Korean government, any local authority, school, transport operator or event organizer.
Editorial responsibility
Articles are published under the Korea Practical Guide Editorial Team byline. Our editorial process checks key practical details against the linked official or primary sources before publication and when material updates are made.