Korea Essential App - What is the Essential Survival App in Korea? (Part 1)

“How do Koreans verify their identity and find their way around unfamiliar places without a wallet or physical ID?”

Have you ever spent a sleepless night because you failed more than 10 times just trying to enter your name when signing up for an online site?

Or have you relied only on Google Maps and ended up either at a closed shop or a construction site, leaving you confused? You're probably not alone.

The frustration you feel after arriving in Korea is not your fault. It's because of Korea's unique digital systems.

Today, with the heart of a supportive upperclassman, I'll thoroughly introduce 4 essential survival apps that will make your life in Korea so much easier!

01. Korea Mobile ID (Mobile ID)

Identity verification is done with just your smartphone, no physical card needed!

Oh no, I left my ID at home! You don't have to worry about that anymore!

There are government-approved mobile ID apps.