Essential Korean Apps

Naver Map (네이버 지도)

Navigation, transit, store info. Better than Google Maps in Korea.

KakaoTalk (카카오톡)

Messaging app everyone uses. Also: Kakao Pay, Kakao Taxi, Kakao Map.

Papago

Best Korean↔English translator. Camera mode for signs/menus.

Coupang (쿠팡)

Korea's Amazon. Next-day delivery. Groceries, electronics, everything.

Baemin (배달의민족)

Food delivery. Some English. Huge restaurant selection.

Miso (미소)

Home services: cleaning, AC, repairs. English support.

Soomgo (숨고)

Find professionals: cleaners, tutors, photographers. Compare quotes.

T-money (티머니)

Transit card app. Or just get physical card at convenience store.

Kakao T (카카오 T)

Taxi app. Set destination in Korean, driver follows GPS. No Korean needed.