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K-ETA, safety, etiquette, apps and everything else.

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Current statusDo You Need a K-ETA for Korea? Entry Requirements, Current Status
Korea entry in 2026 — the K-ETA exemption for 22 countries runs through December 31, the e-Arrival Card is now mandatory within 72 hours of arrival, and here's who needs which form.
Practical guideThe Apps Korea Actually Runs On (Google Maps Still Isn't One)
Korea's app stack for travelers — why Google Maps still can't navigate here, Naver Map as the fix, the Kakao T foreign-card problem and its workarounds, Papago and the rest. Checked October 2026.