Korea uses the round two-pin European plug at 220 volts. Which travelers need an adapter, which devices need a converter, and where to get one after you land.

Seoul’s most famous food market, without the guesswork. Which station and gate, what to order and what it should cost, the quiet hours, and how to sit down and order without speaking Korean.

Gimpo is the airport inside Seoul, and getting into the city is easy once you know which line goes to your hotel. AREX, Line 9 express and Line 5 compared, plus buses, taxis and your first-day costs.

Hwaseong Fortress is an hour from Seoul by subway and still one of the best walks in Korea. How to get there, the clockwise wall walk gate by gate, Haenggung Palace tickets and a simple day plan.

Korea runs on cards, but not everywhere. Where to change money for the best rate, when an ATM is better, how WOWPASS works and the few places you still need won in your pocket.