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General Travel Tips: how it works in South Korea — first-hand

Short answer
For first-time visitors, stay in Jongno or Myeongdong for best subway access and consider booking a combined WoWpass and SIM card package for convenience. Use T-money for public transport, and utilize services like Gmoneytrans or alternative booking platforms if you face payment limitations.

From real experience

For first-time visitors to Seoul, it is recommended to stay in the Jongno or Myeongdong areas due to their excellent subway accessibility.
Advance booking for accommodation is advised, with Booking.com offering numerous options but often requiring prepayment. Trip.com is a suitable alternative for travelers from Russia without international cards. Key attractions include the five palaces (consider a combined ticket), Bukchon Hanok Village, the aquarium, Everland, Myeongdong district, Namsan Tower and Park, walking along Cheonggyecheon Stream, Ikseon-dong, and the Seongsu district for its pop-up stores and trendy atmosphere.
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A traveler shares their updated impressions of South Korea after a long interval (13-15 years).
They note changes in Seoul, including perceived slower metro service compared to previous visits. Lotte World amusement park was disappointing due to broken attractions and long queues, while Lotte Aquarium was a positive experience. Mobile connectivity issues were resolved with roaming or local SIM cards. Payment via T-money and cash was convenient.
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Gmoneytrans is a remittance service that can be used from Korea with a passport and a Korean phone number for initial registration.
While a Korean number is needed for setup, it might be possible to change it later. A physical Gmoney card (Quick card) can be obtained with a Russian passport, allowing cash withdrawals even if the Korean phone number becomes inactive. There's a 1500 won withdrawal fee, and the card functions as a transport card.
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Consider ordering a combined WoWpass card and SIM package for convenience.
Inquire about the acceptance of UnionPay for payments related to this package.
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