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📱 Essentials
1330 Korea Travel Hotline: Free 24-Hour Help in English
Lost, confused by a menu, or arguing with a taxi? Dial 1330 for free travel help in English, Japanese and Chinese, 24 hours a day. How to call from a Korean or foreign phone, and what they can help with.
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Do I Need a K-ETA for Korea in 2026? Exemption for 22 Countries
Travelers from 22 countries and regions, including the US, UK, Japan, Australia and Taiwan, don't need a K-ETA to visit Korea until December 31, 2026. Who is exempt, who still needs one, and why some people apply anyway.
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Korea Tax Refund for Tourists: How Instant Refunds Work in 2026
How foreign visitors get VAT back on shopping in Korea: the instant refund at the store, the airport refund, purchase limits of 1 million won per purchase and 5 million won per trip, and what to bring.