Cash or Card in Korea? The Apps That Won’t Take Your Foreign Card
Korea is a card society — until you try Kakao Taxi, a delivery app, or a market stall.
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Korea VAT Refund in 2026: The Instant Route, and the Rule That Just Changed
Korea’s tourist VAT refund has an instant in-store option up to ₩1,000,000 per receipt — and the medical/cosmetic refund was scrapped on 1 January 2026.
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T-money Card: Buying, Topping Up, and Getting Your Money Back
How to buy, load and refund a T-money card in Korea — including the refund fee tiers and the convenience store limits that differ by chain.
