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Getting Around
T-money card at any GS25 or CU. Metro + buses โฉ1,500โ2,500. Kakao T for taxis. AREX Express to city: โฉ9,500, ~43 min.
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Connectivity
Buy SIM at ICN Airport arrivals. KT/SKT pocket WiFi โฉ8,000/day. Free WiFi at all metro stations + most cafes.
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Power
220V / Type C/F plugs. US devices need adapter. USB-C GaN charger recommended. Outlets in metro seats.
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Medical
Severance Hospital: English-friendly. Emergency: 119. Pharmacy (์ฝ๊ตญ Yakguk) on every block. Excellent care, low cost.
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Food Intel
Naver Maps beats Google for restaurants. 24h GS25/CU are legitimately good. Gwangjang Market for street food.
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Camera Rules
Shutter sound legally required on Korean phones. Drones need permit in Seoul. Palaces: photography ok, flash restricted indoors.
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Late June Weather
Rainy season (์ฅ๋ง Jangma). High 28โ32ยฐC, humid. Carry umbrella. Morning haze = moody shots. Golden hour ~7:45pm.
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Payments
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted. Some markets are cash only. No tipping culture. Kakao Pay QR everywhere.