Haedong Yongkungsa Temple (also known as Haedong Yonggungsa) decorated with hundreds of colorful paper lanterns for Buddha's Birthday celebrations, Busan, South Korea

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Useful Mobile Apps for Your Trip to South Korea

Planning a trip to South Korea? The apps you rely on at home don’t always work the same way here. This guide covers the local apps that make getting around and navigating daily life much easier.

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