Guide to traveling in Seoul, South Korea l How to apply for the 2025 electronic entry card | Introduction to transportation, self-driving tours, and attractions

For self-driving, since Google Maps does not work properly in Korea, it is recommended to download other map apps such as KakaoMap or Naver Map. It is best to save your intended destinations in the map app beforehand to avoid navigation issues without internet access.

Seoul Free Travel｜Attractions Introduction

Seoul covers an area of 600 square kilometers, nearly half the size of Hong Kong. Many districts are popular with tourists, such as Hongdae, Dongdaemun, and Myeongdong. Each area has its own characteristics, so when choosing accommodation, you can select based on your travel purpose to reduce travel time.

Myeongdong: A very lively shopping district with numerous shops, including various Korean fashion brands, cosmetics, and duty-free stores. There are many restaurants and it is a transportation hub, making it convenient to reach other areas.

Hongdae: Near Hongik University, attracting many stores catering to young people, gradually becoming a youth culture center. Streets like Hongik-ro and Red Road have many trendy clothing and popular eateries. Nightclubs in the area attract many young people at night.

Gangnam: A high-end district in Seoul with many internationally renowned brands establishing flagship stores. It also has many upscale restaurants and scenic cafes suitable for social media photos.

Dongdaemun: Home to many fashion wholesale and retail markets, open until late at night, suitable for night shopping. The DDP Design Plaza is worth visiting, combining a cultural center, art hall, and design lab. There is also the Lotte Shopping Center for shoppers.

Insadong: Located in Jongno District, Seoul, this old street is full of traditional Korean cultural atmosphere, with galleries, traditional craft shops, antique shops, traditional tea houses, and restaurants lined up.

Seoul Free Travel｜New Power Bank Regulations

Starting March 1, 2025, the Korean government implemented new regulations on carrying power banks (external chargers) on board.

The new regulations build on the original rule (which prohibits placing power banks in checked luggage but allows carrying them on board) by adding stricter limits on capacity and quantity, as well as storage rules.

Under the new rules, power banks under 100Wh (e.g., 10,000mAh & 3.7V ≈ 37Wh, 20,000mAh & 3.7V ≈ 74Wh) can be carried up to 5 units. Those needing to carry more must get airline approval at check-in, and approved power banks will be labeled with a sticker for security checks.

Inside the cabin, to prevent the power bank's terminals from contacting metal, insulation tape or protective caps must be applied, and the power bank placed in a transparent zip-lock bag or protective pouch. Power banks can be carried on person or stored in the seat pocket in front. Even approved power banks are prohibited from being placed in overhead bins. Charging power banks in the cabin is not allowed. If a power bank overheats or swells, notify the flight attendant immediately.