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🧭 First time in Korea β€” 48-hour checklist

Skip the overwhelm. Tick the must-dos before you land, then follow a calm first day in Seoul.

Before you fly β€” K-ETA / visa. Most visa-free visitors still need K-ETA approval before boarding. Keep the QR screenshot offline. Full detail: visa & K-ETA.
Power + maps. Korea is 220V Type F. Download Naver Map or KakaoMap offline β€” Google Maps is weak for transit here. See travel apps.
Landing at ICN. Immigration β†’ bags β†’ customs β†’ arrivals. Then SIM/eSIM and a ride into Seoul. Follow airport arrival.
Day-1 money & transit. Cards work almost everywhere; keep β‚©30,000–50,000 cash for markets and tips-free taxis. Buy and load T-money at CU/GS25 or a station machine.
First gentle Seoul day. Pick one neighborhood (Hongdae, Myeongdong, or Jongno), not three. Pair a palace or cafΓ© street with convenience-store dinner if you are jet-lagged. Neighborhood map: Seoul neighborhoods.
Save the safety net. Bookmark emergency (112 / 119 / 1330) and learn two phrases on phrases.

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