Korea Travel Tips: Visa, Money, SIM, Transport & Itineraries

Is the Visit Busan Pass Worth It? Price, Attractions & Tips

The yellow Sky Capsule cabins at Haeundae Blue Line Park, an attraction on the Visit Busan Pass

html{scroll-behavior:smooth;} .art{max-width:880px;margin:0 auto;font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.75;color:#2d3436;} .art-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f766e,#155e75);color:#fff;padding:52px 26px;border-radius:14px;text-align:center;margin-bottom:26px;} .art-hero h1{color:#fff;font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.3;} .art-hero p{margin:0;opacity:.93;font-size:1.1rem;} .art-upd{display:inline-block;background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:.85rem;margin-top:14px;} .art-sum{background:#ecfeff;border:1px solid #a5f3fc;border-radius:12px;padding:20px 24px;margin:24px 0;} .art-sum b{color:#0e7490;} .art-toc{background:#f8fafc;border-left:5px solid #0f766e;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;padding:16px 22px;margin:24px 0;} .art-toc a{color:#0e7490;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;} .art h2{font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:800;margin:36px 0 12px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:2px solid #f1f2f6;scroll-margin-top:100px;} .art h3{font-size:1.15rem;margin:20px 0 6px;color:#0e7490;} .art-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:18px 0;font-size:.98rem;} .art-table th,.art-table td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;} .art-table th{background:#0f766e;color:#fff;} .art-table tr:nth-child(even){background:#f0fdfa;} .art-grid{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:18px;margin:18px 0;} .art-card{flex:1 … Read more

Busan City Tour Bus: Routes, Tickets & Is It Worth It?

by Jiwoo Kim

The open-top double-decker Busan City Tour Bus at Busan Station

Busan Eomuk: The City’s Beloved Fish Cake

by Jiwoo Kim

Golden fried eomuk croquettes on bakery paper in Busan

Money in Korea: Cash, Cards, ATMs & the No-Tipping Rule

by Jiwoo Kim

A cash-withdrawal ATM in South Korea with English labels

html{scroll-behavior:smooth;} .art{max-width:880px;margin:0 auto;font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.75;color:#2d3436;} .art-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f766e,#155e75);color:#fff;padding:52px 26px;border-radius:14px;text-align:center;margin-bottom:26px;} .art-hero h1{color:#fff;font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.3;} .art-hero p{margin:0;opacity:.93;font-size:1.1rem;} .art-upd{display:inline-block;background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:.85rem;margin-top:14px;} .art-sum{background:#ecfeff;border:1px solid #a5f3fc;border-radius:12px;padding:20px 24px;margin:24px 0;} .art-sum b{color:#0e7490;} .art .art-sum-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:12px;} .art .art-sum-table th,.art .art-sum-table td{background:transparent!important;border:none!important;border-bottom:1px solid #cddbe6!important;padding:11px 0;text-align:left!important;vertical-align:top;color:#2d3436;} .art .art-sum-table th{color:#1e3a5f!important;font-weight:800;white-space:nowrap;width:1%;padding-right:20px;} .art .art-sum-table td{line-height:1.65;} .art .art-sum-table tr:last-child th,.art .art-sum-table tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none!important;} .art .art-sum-table tr:nth-child(even){background:transparent!important;} @media(max-width:560px){.art .art-sum-table th{white-space:normal;display:block;padding:10px 0 2px;border-bottom:none!important;}.art .art-sum-table td{display:block;padding:0 0 12px;}} … Read more

Jagalchi Market: How to Eat at Korea’s Biggest Fish Market

by Jiwoo Kim

The busy indoor aisles of Jagalchi Market, Korea's largest seafood market in Busan

Do You Need a Visa for Korea? The K-ETA, Explained

by Jiwoo Kim

Gimhae International Airport, the main international gateway to Busan

html{scroll-behavior:smooth;} .art{max-width:880px;margin:0 auto;font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.75;color:#2d3436;} .art-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0f766e,#155e75);color:#fff;padding:52px 26px;border-radius:14px;text-align:center;margin-bottom:26px;} .art-hero h1{color:#fff;font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.3;} .art-hero p{margin:0;opacity:.93;font-size:1.1rem;} .art-upd{display:inline-block;background:rgba(255,255,255,.18);padding:5px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:.85rem;margin-top:14px;} .art-sum{background:#ecfeff;border:1px solid #a5f3fc;border-radius:12px;padding:20px 24px;margin:24px 0;} .art-sum b{color:#0e7490;} .art .art-sum-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:12px;} .art .art-sum-table th,.art .art-sum-table td{background:transparent!important;border:none!important;border-bottom:1px solid #cddbe6!important;padding:11px 0;text-align:left!important;vertical-align:top;color:#2d3436;} .art .art-sum-table th{color:#1e3a5f!important;font-weight:800;white-space:nowrap;width:1%;padding-right:20px;} .art .art-sum-table td{line-height:1.65;} .art .art-sum-table tr:last-child th,.art .art-sum-table tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none!important;} .art .art-sum-table tr:nth-child(even){background:transparent!important;} @media(max-width:560px){.art .art-sum-table th{white-space:normal;display:block;padding:10px 0 2px;border-bottom:none!important;}.art .art-sum-table td{display:block;padding:0 0 12px;}} … Read more