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Your guide to Korea

Practical and community info for every Israeli traveler — and kosher, Chabad and Shabbat guidance for those who keep it.

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Kosher, Chabad, Shabbat times and Jewish community in Korea.

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Practical travel

Sights, itineraries, transit, money, emergencies and Korean phrases.

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Where to get kosher food

Seoul · Hannam-dong

No standalone kosher restaurant — meals run through Chabad.

kosherkoreakosher.comSeoul

Chabad House of Korea

Seoul · Hannam-dong (Yongsan-gu)

Central point for services, Shabbat meals and traveler support.

minyanShabbatRabbi Litzman

T-money transit card

Nationwide

One rechargeable card for subway, buses and many taxis.

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Emergency numbers

Nationwide

112 for police, 119 for fire and ambulance. 1330 for tourist help.

112 police119 medical1330 tourist

Maps that actually work: Naver & Kakao

Nationwide

Google Maps is limited in Korea. Locals navigate with Naver Map and Kakao T.

Naver MapKakao T

Essential apps to download

Nationwide

A short kit: maps, taxi, translation and transit.

appsplanning

Doctors, hospitals & pharmacies

Nationwide

119 for ambulance, 1339 for medical guidance, 약국 for a pharmacy.

medicalpharmacy1339

Grand palaces of Seoul

Seoul · Jongno

Gyeongbokgung and the royal palaces — Seoul's must-see core.

palacesSeoul

Discover Korea

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