KOREA BY SONG · LOCAL GUIDES
Like having a friend in Korea.
Practical guides and local notes on where to go, what to eat, and how things work here.
Start here
First visit? Get your arrival and everyday journeys sorted with these four guides.
Explore Korea
There’s more to a trip than getting from A to B. Here’s what Korea by Song covers.
GO
Figure out the practical stuff.
Getting from the airport, taking trains and buses, finding your way, staying connected, and paying for things.
EAT
Find something you’d like to try.
Korean dishes, restaurants, cafés, and convenience-store food, with help reading menus and knowing how to order.
SHOP
Decide what’s worth bringing home.
Beauty products, clothes, souvenirs, and shopping tips, including how tax refunds work.
LIVE
Make sense of everyday life here.
Customs, expressions, and everyday habits you might notice during your trip, with context to help you understand them.
PLAY
Find a reason to head out.
Explore neighborhoods, nightlife, K-pop events, pop-ups, and festivals that interest you.
Meet Song
Hi, I’m Song. I live in Korea, and I share what I’d want a friend visiting here to know.
A place can be popular and still not suit your trip. I’ll explain what makes it worth considering and what you might want to know before going. When I’ve tried something myself, I’ll say so. When a guide is based on research, I’ll make that clear too.