Essential Apps for Life in Korea
Navigate daily life with ease using these must-have mobile applications.
Must-Have Apps Guide
This is a curated list of essential apps that will make your life in Korea more convenient and enjoyable.
App Recommendations
A curated list of essential apps for foreigners.
카카오맵 (Kakao Map)
Kakao Map
The most popular map and navigation service in Korea. Essential for finding directions, public transit routes, and places.
네이버 지도 (Naver Map)
Naver Map
A great alternative to Kakao Map, offering detailed navigation and place information. Some users prefer its interface.
배달의민족 (Baedal Minjok)
Baemin
Korea's number one food delivery app. Order everything from Korean fried chicken to your daily groceries.
요기요 (Yogiyo)
Yogiyo
A major competitor to Baemin, offering a great selection of restaurants and frequent discounts.
카카오톡 (KakaoTalk)
KakaoTalk
The undisputed king of messaging apps in Korea. Essential for all social and professional communication.
파파고 (Papago)
Papago
A translation app by Naver, widely considered to be more accurate than Google Translate for the Korean language.
How to Download Apps
If you can't find these apps, you may need to change your App Store or Google Play country/region to Korea.