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It depends on your nationality. Countries on the temporary exemption, including the United States, do not need a K-ETA through Dec 31, 2026. CHECKED 02 NOV 2026 Depends Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, notice posted by the Consulate in Hagatna (Dec 29, 2025) Open the official notice ↗ Checked Nov 2, 2026 Re-check due Dec 1, 2026 Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs What the notice says The Ministry of Justice extended the temporary K-ETA exemption by one year. It now runs from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 (KST). The extension applies to all countries currently covered by the exemption, including the United States. Our summary of the notice dated Dec 29, 2025. Read the full notice in the official source above. Check your own nationality Open the K-ETA application. Use the official K-ETA website or the K-ETA app ( store links ). Select your nationality. The notice says travelers from covered countries then see a pop-up that reads “K-ETA Exempt.” No pop-up? Then the exemp...

Buy a T-money card at a convenience store or subway station, top it up with cash, and tap it when you get on and off. CHECKED 01 NOV 2026 Guide Source: Tmoney's official English blog (Aug–Oct 2026) · Korea Tourism Organization Checked Nov 1, 2026 Re-check due Dec 31, 2026 Sources: Tmoney, Korea Tourism Organization, Seoul Metro Which card should I get? Prices are “about” figures from Tmoney's own English guide, checked Nov 1, 2026. Special designs can cost more. T-money card about ₩3,000 The most widely used transit card. The balance is loaded separately. Sold at convenience stores and subway station machines. Tmoney Travel Card about ₩4,000 Works like the regular card and adds tourist discounts. Sold at the Incheon Airport bus ticket counter. Travel Card Plus about ₩6,000 Adds currency exchange and IC payment, and links to the WOWPASS app. Climate Card Tourist Pass (Seoul) ₩5,000 · 8,000 · 10,000 · 15,000 · 20,000 For 1, 2, 3, 5 or 7 days. Sold at the Myeongdong and Seoul To...